- Reaction score
- 91
Introduction
This is my first project I would release in public simply because previous ones lacked a lot of things needed for a good map, such as good terrain, custom spells and systems, etc. I've analyzed tens of maps and came to a conclusion to make an arena type one that will include all of my skills in the World Editor. I don't think I can bring up something amazing, nor unheard or unseen but I've given my best (and still doing it) to put rather good materials in my project and make it, if possible, not so boring and with quite entertaining gameplay. I'm not going to say it will be "amazing", "unique", or "omg so coolz proejct!!11" and I'll leave the judge to you when I finish it - as for now I can say that I'm 1/4 done so you shouldn't be expecting to see it soon. School is eating a lot of my time but I'll try to work something out in my free time.
> What is Malevolence?
Malevolence is a mini arena for 10 players (5 vs 5) inspired by other maps with the same genre. The main goal is still pending - whether it will be making a set amount of team kills (yes, maybe too boring...) or accomplishing a main "quest", like taking over the enemy team's base. Pending, because I might need some opinions on what people would like to see in arenas and enjoy playing it.
> What will the map feature?
I was thinking of putting stuff like Attribute System, Hero Selection System and other fancy resources and, yes, I've done that. Basically, I am using systems and other handy materials from thehelper.net's repository which I think are with good quality and are unique (personal preference I might say). There will also be JASS enhainced spells and other systems made by me. Maybe a few skins or models will be seen around but not more than 2 or 3 because I'm used to sticking to normal Warcraft models, plus it's very hard for some model to be my taste. Credits, of course, will be given to those who I've used their resources. Also, I've been thinking about putting a few other features - like for example a "boss" game mode that would spawn a powerful boss. Then both teams would be as a whole and have to pick a good synergy of Heroes and defeat him. I'm just throwing random ideas here so I have to revise them.
Currently I am thinking of putting these things (some of them are already in the map):
- Hero Selection System (I'm going to use emjlr3's with some additions I'm going to make such as extra information on the clicked Hero while browsing the gallery)
- Attribute System (customize your Hero the way you want)
- Attribute based spells (the power of the spells depends on your Str/Agi/Int)
- Damage types and resistances (like Fire, etc. and Fire, etc. resistances that would reduce damage depending on it; i.e. 10% Fire Resistance reduces Fire damage by 10%)
- Custom Heroes based on classes (support, tank, dps, etc.)
- Working "on damage" events
- Effect-intensive spells (BUT not too much, just for some eye-candy)
- Items that would increase your damage/healing amount by a value or percentage, in addition to some other stat bonuses
- Miscellaneous extras like random terrain (destructables should change accordingly), individual weather, runes, music, item mute, etc.
> WIP you say... What's the current status of your map?
Terrain: 100%!
Heroes: 20%
Systems: 70%
Spells: 10%
Items: 0%
Special events/game modes 20%
Overall: 37%
> Searching for help?
No, I'll do everything myself since I can.
However, I must give a huge thanks to iPeez for improving and finishing the terrain - now one task less.
Screenshots:
Terrain:
http://i41.tinypic.com/ymago.jpg - Hero selection gallery.
http://i41.tinypic.com/29ze6x5.jpg - Map centre.
http://i39.tinypic.com/2n7nihd.jpg - Top right (Team 2's base).
http://i43.tinypic.com/1zejtdx.jpg - Top left.
http://i40.tinypic.com/294o495.jpg - Bottom left (Team 1's base).
Heroes and such:
http://i39.tinypic.com/11t4is3.gif - During -bm
http://i40.tinypic.com/215z0g.jpg - Hunter
http://i41.tinypic.com/2wgzxg8.jpg - Hunter
http://i41.tinypic.com/1fk7ly.jpg - Death Knight
http://i39.tinypic.com/2l9nlaa.jpg - Death Knight
http://i40.tinypic.com/11juavk.jpg - Death Knight
http://i40.tinypic.com/19up9c.jpg - Death Knight
http://i43.tinypic.com/s1njlt.jpg - Paladin
Well, that's all from me. If I make some bigger changes I'll post them here. As for now I'll work on my map in my free time and I hope I'll release an alpha version soon.