No new maps in 1.2? :(

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1.2 patch was about 250mb, i was expecting there to be new maps in there. Any idea when we will get some new maps. Or at least an sdk so we can make out own right out of 3ds max? i assume there will be some maxscript tools for waypoints/structures etc...

 

Cherio

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Reply #1 from Demigod Forums Top

I read that new maps cost too much to make just new demigods.  we probably won't be getting any new maps.

Reply #2 from Demigod Forums Top

only new maps would be from the modding community, and those will take some time to make if any are planned/started

Siege of Centauri
Reply #3 from Demigod Forums Top

The problem with custom maps, if I understand it correctly, are the file formats in play and the respective licences one needs to purchase to have the software that can export/import them for use in Demigod.

Reply #4 from Demigod Forums Top

ZehDon is right. As far as I have understood for some modding stuff there is the program Granny3D necessary which cost about 12000 $ per license. There are some sample maps by mrappard in the modding forum but it seem to be the problem that it is not possible to texture them, so they look a bit "Tron stile". ;)

Reply #5 from Demigod Forums Top

cant believe that new maps cost too much

 

Frogboy mentioned in former days that a new DG costs much much more than a new map !!

 

GPG can also save money by using the existing 8 texture-styles and backgrounds from the old maps.

 

so the only thing GPG has to do is to create a "new model" and put old textures on it (for example the cataract textures/background),

 

that should be easy for pros !

Reply #6 from Demigod Forums Top

well. if dota can play on the same map with no changes for years then im sure we can deal with it LOL

Reply #7 from Demigod Forums Top

From the Sept Q/A - http://forums.demigodthegame.com/364502

Q: Will there be new maps being added to Demigod?

A: We think so.  Stardock plans to work with Gas Powered Games to either create new maps there or have Stardock create them.  In addition, we are hoping the modding SDK (which is part of the v1.2 update series) will make it possible for users to create maps.  However, making maps is not easy. Unless you have a very good understanding of 3D Studio you will want to leave it to others.

I think I also read somewhere that we might just get modified versions of the existing maps with different tower locations, portals, etc.  No real eta.