Crossfire One -from COD4 Modern Warfare

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Work in progress of my Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare map - Crossfire.

9 Hours in!

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Another hour put into this making build time now 10 hours. No further image updates. This is becoming my Crossfire Map Diary.

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Another building done. 15/16 hours in.

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20 hours. (No new images)

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22 hours. Another building. I think this will be a very good map.

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Must be close to 28 hours now.

[oblique yew]

@calm socket has leveled up! (8 ➜ 9)

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Another building down. Estimating 34 hours now.

[cyan epoch]

Looking good as always, Strong coffee helps the build marathons 😵‍💫 lol

[calm socket]

I don’t drink coffee can’t stand it. I think I am taking a short break from this one. Having a night off. My evenings are being lost in this. Need to keep also keep an eye on who’s coming in to see map as I have more shop names to fill on this one. Might just use alliteration on these and make them funny. I doubt anyone who plays my Terminal map pays any attention to shop names buts it’s good fun for me.

[cyan epoch]

I get it ! Little “easter eggs” are fun tho, (there is a hidden room in 2 of my maps, one has a picture of Reagan from exorcist on the wall, the other has a trippy vibe to it, nothing else in it though lol. I’m lucky in the sense that my missus works 3 evenings a week so I can make the most of the “quiet time”. Any other day I’m building, I hear her walking around sighing and tutting, 🤣

[calm socket]

Yeah, I get this from my missus. Although coming in from work and having my VR on my head until half 10 may be taking the P a little. A note on two of your maps I played in the rotation last night. Block Party was big for group size 8-10 people and others were saying it was too bright. I guess we can only do what we can with regards to colours though. Fighting to get to the helicopter for the M60 was fun but I think it needs more ammo up there.

The jungle one (forget the name sorry) was a lot of fun. I juts sat up high in a corner and blasted everyone who came close. The other team soon caught wind of what I was doing and tried to get to me on each spawn. I could drop down, grab grenades and hold them off. I enjoyed this.

[cyan epoch]

Are you sure our other halves ain’t related lol
Great map feedback, I’m not sure whether muted colours would give the same “playful/childish” effect on block party…but will agree that after playing a duller coloured map, it can feel like you’ve licked a poisonous toad 😵‍💫🤣.
I’m glad you liked jungle warfare, I did have the upper reaches fully open (no zone) but no-one fought on the ground, I then totally blocked off the upper reaches and had people complaining that it would be better to have some height, I decided to strike a happy medium and allow access to the more exposed edges so in theory, it shouldn’t be too difficult to deal with anyone who does decide to get up there! (for future reference, there is a red ump on the middle of the rope bridge too). I may cut back on the grenades a little though 🤣🤣

[calm socket]

I did enjoy this map. Perfect size and not really open, the only issue I had when I played it before was the spawn points could be a little unprotected. Great job though. I am going for that UMP next time.

[cyan epoch]

Was the number of kills required to win ok in your opinion? I haven’t played this map when full, so don’t know how quick the game finishes, I’m guessing it’s about right 🤔

[calm socket]

We had about 4-5 a side. Was perfect. Due to size, block party took longer. Too long perhaps

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Just adding names here as I am keeping tabs on who has popped in to Crossfire during build phase for shop names:

Jluds (helped with place marker for bus)

Disturbed665 (just popped in to pester me to play main game)

Assclown (had a little run around and gave positive feedback)

Weller (also had a run around, chatted, gave feedback)

Morecowbell (as above)

Lovetrooper (Just came in for a lookaround and chat)

[cyan epoch]

I feel obliged to get in on this, when you are no longer in the “dog house” I will come and take a peek and throw my tuppence worth in. 🤣

[calm socket]

Would appreciate and welcome you.

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Bus and half of another building done. Pushing 40 hours.

[proven ingot]

Great build as always! Can’t wait to play it

[cyan epoch]

Oh, so it’s not just me that makes the vehicles left hand drive just to save myself from the countless “your steering wheel is on the wrong side” comments 🤣

[oblique yew]

@cyan epoch has leveled up! (2 ➜ 3)

[calm socket]

This is true to game. Id of had to turn the whole bus around which of led to more "discussions".

[cyan epoch]

Fair enough, any closer to finishing?

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That building you can see just past the bus rear end is almost done. Got one big complex building left to do then its either fake buildings (no interior) or buildings with one simple room. Gotta fill some rooms out too and do the building names. My plan once the buildings are finished is to make some fluorescent light fittings, ceiling fans, tables, chairs and generic room decor and have help from people coming in to copy from room to room and perhaps adding text to shops. I'll also need help with the flooring outside to check there are no gaps and how I will encapsulate the map from escapees.

Now that I have wrote it all down it seems a lot @cyan epoch

[charred ingot]

Impressive stuff

[calm socket]

Thank you. The more it grows the more excited/nostalgia I get.

[proven ingot]

Let me know if you need help decorating

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Will deffo need help towards the end

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Few more buildings. Losing count of hours. Possible 45ish. Around six buildings to go and then some polishing.

[cerulean heart]

Wow!!! The detail in the buildings is awesome!!😉

[proven ingot]

Looks like a classic map already

[calm socket]

Another building. Gotta do all the destruction/details to this. This was the most complex building. Im glad this one is mostly done. 50 hour mark

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Now 56 hours deep!!

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Budget allowing I am looking at adding shop names once complete and as a draft am using alliteration for these. I’m naming them from people from the discovery crew (let me know if I’ve missed anyone). I will be adding others not on this list.

If you not happy with yours let me know and I can change it, nothing offensive or too long

Weller Waffles (edited)
Cowbell Crafts
Assclown Alchemist
Taffys Tattoos
Ilikepies Ice-Cream (edited)
Lovetroopers Lights
Arms Reach Art Gallery
Teeboo Tailors
Ukeliam Ukeleles (edited)
FOGDOG Fudge
Slaughter Sports
Fletcher Fruits
@cyan epoch @dusk heron @next coral @dawn sapphire @frigid hollow @dry storm @native lion @alpine crag @hearty tree @indigo monolith @main osprey @dull forge @

[frigid hollow]

YOOO AWESOME

[alpine crag]

Nice!! Thanks!

[calm socket]

Hoping I can convince Spike to give this a play on Friday if I can finish in time.

Also hoping I have enough shops

[next coral]

Weller Waffles?

[dusk heron]

Around the corner Fudge is made!! Thanks DMonkey.

If you see me on in mornings (your afternoons) invite me and I can give you a hand if you like.

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If I run out of shops Assclown or Arms will be having “Apartments”

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Would appreciate this.

[dusk heron]

Anytime.

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I’m also thinking of giving a few streamers a building (but will delete if they don’t stream my map within 24-48hrs)

[main osprey]

Cool idea

[dry storm]

That's awesome ty

[native lion]

@calm socket awesome idea, thanks!!! Could mine be Ukuleles?

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Yup! More budget friendly.

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Community over budget

Cowbell Crafts needs more work.

[dusk heron]

That’s a pile of lettering! Good job and thank you.

[cerulean heart]

This is awesome!!!

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Abhhhh someone I forgot….

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May be changing @dry storm to Ice-cream (as I am doing little logos next to shops and an Ice-cream would be easy to build as opposed to "imports")

[charred ingot]

Those are some great looking letters

Might be a design choice, but the slant on the R looks a bit skinny to my eye

[calm socket]

Yes it is. This is also true for the K. I gotta live with my choice! (but may change when map is near end)

[dry storm]

That would work

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Plus, who dont like Ice cream!

[dull forge]

Or..... pies. 😂

[dry storm]

but it doesn't start with i D:

[oblique yew]

@dry storm has leveled up! (1 ➜ 2)

[native lion]

I always say the best cake is a pie 🥧

[oblique yew]

@native lion has leveled up! (3 ➜ 4)

[dull forge]

But does it need to when the shop name is so obvious? 🤷‍♂️

[calm socket]

I only chose alliteration for argument sake and gave you all opportunity to change the name. I am still happy for you guys to decide this for yourself. I am happy to change to pies if @dry storm is. It would make sense.

[dry storm]

Pies or ice cream works for me

[cerulean heart]

Lol, I’m forgettable!! The map looks great, had a similar ideal for a rising dead style shopping mall, started it, but too many ideals not enough time! lol 😂

[calm socket]

Nearing completion and more shop fronts sorted for @dry storm @dawn sapphire @indigo monolith @alpine crag and altered @main osprey

And more general pics.

[alpine crag]

Looks great! @calm socket

[calm socket]

Thanks, got one “real” building left.

[dull forge]

Love seeing this whole level come together!

[next coral]

Agreed! this looks fantastic!

[hearty tree]

Man, this is getting crazy! Can't wait to get in there!!

[dry storm]

Looking great so far!

[hearty tree]

I'll tell you what, man, you sure are making us all feel good!! Those shoutouts are so cool!!

Definitely need to return the favor..

[calm socket]

No need. I build for the fun of it…. And guaranteed likes from you all. 😆

[charred ingot]

What does your budget look like with all of those buildings / details?

Any optimization tips?

[calm socket]

I don’t think I’ve hit 60% yet. Don’t use pre-made, show them primitive shapes some love.

Im gonna need some help later in week to run round this map and find flaws.

[hearty tree]

I want in! Super excited about this map!!

[native lion]

Armsreach AKs? Make it a gun store!

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Helps with the budget. Armsreach Arms

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I will have climbing (and perhaps building) turned off so I wanna see if you can get out the map or abuse parts of the map etc. I know Im biased but this is a very nice looking map. It should play very well.

[neon patrol]

Awesome attention to detail! Love seeing more replica COD maps

[grim gale]

I am just seeing your post! Looks fantastic, I can’t wait to play a 12vs12 game. I love that you included all the OG builders. Cheers

[calm socket]

This is as close to finished as this it going to be this side of the weekend. Taking a break from building for few days. Map is published but not 100% finished. Enjoy!

@hearty tree

PUBLISHED Crossfire One - Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare

I reckon this is now about 60 hours work.

[dull forge]

You could easily increase the winning total to 40 on that one. Great map but dang that went fast.

[calm socket]

Completely agree! A blast

[cerulean heart]

Can’t wait to try

[dull forge]

And when we have a bigger group like tonight, 50 would be ideal.

[hearty tree]

Wow. Just.. WOW!! This map plays AWESOME!! Absolutely amazing attention to detail. Blown away that your budget is so low. Never would have guessed. Great job, Monkee!!

Top Map

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Thank you again for your kind words @hearty tree

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The street/road down the lower end of the map I may turn into "Streamers Street" where all shops/signs will be for streamers who play my map. I have Balpeau (Bakery store) kindly streaming this on Saturday or Monday. If @dawn sapphire streams then I can keep their shop there. Does anyone already that has a named shop also stream? I can swap a few around. I know @nimble pumice has played one of my maps I wonder if they fancy streaming this map also for a shop/sign on Streamers Street.

I think someone else mentioned SaddestClown too.

[next coral]

@dawn sapphire doesn’t stream.

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I'll see if I can relocate their sports shop.

[next coral]

I’ll get PinkPwnage to stream your map

Pinks PWNShop! It’s sells itself OMG!!! @calm socket

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Excellent.

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This will totally be that!

[next coral]

I’ll let him know once you have it in game and have him stream it.

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Pawn

I was going to have a break for a few days but I'll see how the land lies when I get home. Assclown suggested people who dont stream the map get their signs dumped in the trash. 🙂

[calm socket]

I really ground this map out last night.. almost 6 hours in one sitting. Was in that long with others that the room forced closed. Still 30% budget to play with does excite me.

[next coral]

I'd be careful going to 100% with all primitives in such a small area. Can get away with it in larger maps.

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I probably won’t go above 80-85

[dawn sapphire]

ouch im getting kicked off the block due to being non-streamer here lol

very well done map here though. said in the match if im dieing and still excited to get back into it then its a good map which this was exactly that

[calm socket]

You’re upgrading premises.

I never get bored of positive feedback.

[native lion]

Me too I guess. Although every day I tell myself that today is the day I start!😎

[calm socket]

You will remain on “High Street”

Name tbc

[native lion]

😊

[native lion]

@calm socket I know it’s late (or early, depending on perspective), but figured I’d check if you’re going to be on in about an hour? Would love to get in and check this out in person! If not, that’s ok.

[next coral]

Should be published could check it out that way

[calm socket]

This was 01:30 for me. It’s published for the world to see!

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@alpine crag got a logo!

We also have “Streamers Street”

[alpine crag]

Wow!!

[next coral]

That tailors logo is SIIIIIIICK

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This is what happens if steamers don’t stream!!!

[proven ingot]

I hosted 20 people on your map last night and it was a really big hit

[calm socket]

Thank you. Any suggestions/critiques?

[proven ingot]

I liked the spawn locations. The kill limit was reached really quickly but I think that will change once the store fronts are completed.

I also asked everyone to give it a like

[calm socket]

Appreciated. When we played score limit was reached quick. This does promote replay ability. Thanks for the feedback

[grim gale]

I got to suggest your map in the 12v12. Well done, as always. I love all the buildings to go in and out of to make your way to the other team.

[calm socket]

Another road sign and also got a new shop @next coral and one up to let! 😂

[alpine crag]

“TO LET” missing the “i”

[calm socket]

Should of put a homeless guy on the floor.

Still waiting on the first person to stream too.

[native lion]

Got in and played this with a group run by @grand anvil . Super fun map! The fighting gets really intense! It’s cool that even though a lot is close quarters, it doesn’t seem to favor one single loadout, you have to run with something close range and long range. There was one point at the bottom of the street, roof of the building there’s a white brick thing that comes very close to the top shield. For a hot second I thought I found a toe peek spot, but then I took a few solid hits and had to drop down, which means it works the way it should. Very cool map!

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Update:
• White building above Taffy Tattoos now inaccessible
• Builds are gone (you guys are ruining my map 😂)
• Greandes/Zones are actually in map now
• More shop names added

[next coral]

Maybe put some limited builds in the map?

[calm socket]

Yeah. Just drop a few blocks about. That’s a good idea. I like builds but I also like how pretty my map is too. 😆

[native lion]

https://tenor.com/view/firefly-toopretty-gif-20826335

[calm socket]

Due to ventures new after his failed Alchemists (and legal issues) @dull forge has now turned his hand to selling used cars. With this comes a change of premises more suited to his business type. Footfall for @dry storm has also doubled since the change.

[calm socket]

Also builds are now by most of the broken/bombed buildings.

[dull forge]

I swear I didn't blow the place up. 😜

[calm socket]

I can’t see Ice cream doing that damage.

[dull forge]

I mean the alchemy shop could have accidentally been careless with the storage of some explosive material. 👨‍🔬

[calm socket]

I should rebuild it over time. 😂 Turn it back into the bustling little town it once was.

[dry storm]

Really liking all the changes--definitely going to hop back in and check it out again! 🔥 (honestly the changing over time is an awesome idea 👀 )

[calm socket]

Gotta keep it fresh

[charred ingot]

Got a chance to load Crossfire One last night and was blown away with the details. Builds next to broken walls is a nice touch.

The force field “ceiling” does bother me a bit though. I wonder if a better way to restrict the max player height would be to “wrap” buildings in a small force field strip, kind of like what they do for rats and coconut trees.

[next coral]

One issue with the Zone Barrier is you can attach builds to it. So if someone wants to climb up and build a perch outta builds they can do that. I agree I wish you could get to that roof top on the corner and on top of some of the other buildings. Might be worth doing a roof across the top for a week and see what the feedback is like here for allowing players on the top of roofs?

[charred ingot]

Oh I didn’t realize that was possible. +1 on opening up the roofs.

[next coral]

Not sure how to solve, False Cube you can't build on / has no collision. Zone Barrier is basically a cube with collision that has opaqueness at close distance and it non-climbable (gripped with hands). Im guessing the engine for builds works something like if it has collision it can be built on. Would love to see the building part of the zone barrier taken out. It would make for better use of portals/chutes to zip you around to other parts of the map before someone spam builds and ruins the experience for the player chasing them.

[calm socket]

I could (has initially planned) remove climbing.

I did want it as close to Crossfire as I could so building/climbing on and select weapons. I played the other day and zone grenades seemed to ruin it.

[calm socket]

Thank you.

[hearty tree]

I totally agree with the force field thing. It would be best if builds didn't attach to it. Another option would be if kill zones damaged builds.

[next coral]

Like Zone Grenades do

[hearty tree]

I'm not sure if I'd remove climbing. I'm afraid you get too much backlash. Zone grenades do feel a bit OP in there, though.

[calm socket]

Maybe ill try raising the roof. Or get a group together in builder mode to turn off climbing to see how it plays. I do like the mechanics of climbing but as the map is so low you aren’t really going very high. Happy to experiment based off feedback.

[hearty tree]

Well, I'm happy to play test that map, with or without you!! 😁 (It's a fun map!)

[calm socket]

Gonna do some experimenting the weekend!

[grand anvil]

Played this map probably a dozen times at least. Honestly love the way it is, turning climbing off on most maps is a mistake I think. People love to climb and fly in POP1. If you decide to raise the ceiling, maybe keep the structures you can go into the same height and just place a cube above them to make the building look taller and you wouldn’t change the current gameplay.

[calm socket]

Would be good to have you be able to climb a little higher

[calm socket]

Map Update
• Roof raised
• Building roofs now accessible
• Opened map a little at blue & red spawn point
• A fee spawn point replacements
• Moved zone grenades from map (still selectable in load out)
• Further personalisation
• Streamer ends up in the bin (no stream = No rent)

[hearty tree]

That last line makes me smile from ear to ear 😁

Honestly, I'm surprised more streamers aren't taking advantage of this. There's a good big swath of the Pop1 community that is very interested in Sandbox maps. If you find a good map from a good author who posts in here and on Reddit, it's guaranteed views because the map maker will post it. Very symbiotic.

[calm socket]

Advertised for my map and them. Win - Win

[next coral]

If I stream and build.. I may need a new building. Wellers Waffles & WiFi?

WWW .. World Wide Weller..

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Wellers Waffles
Free WiFi

[hearty tree]

Wellers Wellness Ward
Making the willing well ❤️‍🩹

[native lion]

https://tenor.com/view/well-brian-baumgartner-the-office-gif-13906747

[charred ingot]

I really like the raised force field and accessible roofs.

[calm socket]

Does it work better? I’ve not tried it in a match.

[calm socket]

Going through old pics in this post! Wow.

[calm socket]

Crossfire One -from COD4 Modern Warfare

[calm socket]

Thank you @hearty tree @echo linden @heavy yarrow for proving feedback on my map. Sorry had to rush off for food. In other news I think I broke my LH controller! Joystick feels like it’s grinding.

[hearty tree]

That was great, man. I love playing that map! Even better when I get a chance to visit in the Builder so that I can really soak in the detail.

With regard to your controller, you probably broke the potentiometer cover. I've broken three.

Currently this is what my right hand controller looks like. I saw it off the end of a miniature screwdriver and drilled a hole in it. Works just fine, just looks ugly.

[calm socket]

I really appreciate you guys giving me your time.

I’ll see if I can repair it. Hopefully I can.

[cyan epoch]

2 potentiometers on Amazon cost me less than a tenner, took 15mins to change, I’ve had to replace 3 of these over the last 2years lol

[hearty tree]

Do you know where to get the potentiometer covers. The part that your thumb touches with the rubber over mold?

[calm socket]

Spot on @hearty tree

[cyan epoch]

No sorry, doesn’t the Xbox/PlayStation thumb sticks fit?

[hearty tree]

Nope. Too big and much too durable to be used in a Quest controller..

[calm socket]

https://kasynparts.com/product/3d-analog-joystick-thumbstick-kit-cap-assembly-for-oculus-quest-2-vr-controller/

[hearty tree]

Interesting. That's a different design than what has been in all of my controllers. You can see in the picture I posted that mine has a white bell housing. The one in the picture has a black one - and they say they're used. That confuses me. I've gone through six controllers so far and none of them had a potentiometer with a black bellhousing..

[calm socket]

No idea. Just something google thrown up for me.

[calm socket]

Change notes:
• Raised the roof. Fight on the roof
• Opened up an area to avoid hiding behind zone barrier
• Added multiple spawns to avoid spawn camping
• Load in spawns are closer to each other

[calm socket]

Added a Red Rocket per team for your pure enjoyment!

[next coral]

https://tenor.com/view/rocket-rocket-man-vintage-1970s-funny-gif-11748281

[dull forge]

Definitely going to have to jump in the Master Playlist later and see if I can play this one.

[calm socket]

Rockets are fairly easy to find.

[heavy yarrow]

That how I'm doing nuke town

[next coral]

Have you looked at the other 5 Nuketowns already made?

[heavy yarrow]

I know but I'm putting tim in mind

I'll send some pictures

Later

[heavy yarrow]

Plus I want a good nuke town that you can just tell it's nuke town

[dawn sapphire]

The other 5 don't do that already?

[heavy yarrow]

To late I'm done the name is Nuketown bo1

[next coral]

He has the bomb in the background it looks good from the picture. Gonna check it out today.

[heavy yarrow]

👍