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Its just a shader and you need also a normalmap , simple put "q3map_normalimage textures/blabla/blalbla_norm.tga"(insert here your texturepath to the normal) to the globalparms, and then you need first to render the lightmapstage and then the following stage with the diffuse texture, with "blendfunc GL_DST_COLOR GL_ZERO". Google can help ya, i guess its also in newer versions of the q3map2manual included.
I don't know any switch with bumpmap function.
It is not a standard normalmapping usage (as seen in Doom 3), but something different. Quake 3 (by default) can not do bumpmaps. My understanding is q3map2 creates the shadows (or bumpmap effect) on the lightmap during the compile using a normalmap texture. The normalmap texture is not included in the download as it is not need for Q3, because the shadow info is burned into the lightmap layer.
Hope that makes some sense.
No, there is only feel of bumpmap usage, but texture is still single.
But map is very good. I haven't felt the q3dm13 remake, but the map is great.
The combination of green and silver within the gothic setting is rather fresh on the eye so it should keep the player's interest visual-wise. A nice deal of effort went into brushwork and details of ruined architecture. Only weak points in the graphic department are the ugly teleports and somewhat washed-up lightning in some sections (mainly inside the caves).
Geometry and connectivity are sweet. The map benefits from CPMA physics with complex terrain, many small ramps and plenty of room for gaining momentum. There are also multiple height intersections and tight firing angles to keep contestants on their toes. Author had chosen the weapon locations wisely - LG placement enables for some interesting mid-air shafting of shotgun wielding jumper above the cavern beams, good control of GL can dominate the main atrium where it spawns and the absence of railgun makes plasma more useful, especially in corridors. MH and RA are on the most interesting and competitive spots on the map (maybe a bit close to each other, considering the size of the level).
My main gripe with the map are the invisible walls that are both confusing and inconsistent. They are mainly used to block players from falling into redundant and oddly placed lava. There is one by a cracked wall at the border of an arched stairway that unnaturally forces the player movement, but let projectiles pass through. Yet elsewhere, there is rather pointless hole overlooking a lava pit with Visor statue, where the invisible wall does block the projectiles and may cause player deaths due to splash damage. Another invisible barriers are used around the pillars by the RL and limit player maneuvers. Finally, on the balcony that hangs above a real crater and serves no purpose besides having a spawn point, you can fall down into the molten pool and witness a missing texture on the lower side of the platform.
2v2 TDM is tense and atmospheric while FFA matches can result in festival of parkour and bombardment. It is possible to enjoy this map in duel if you're into slower tactical play. Close combat is in balance with ranged encounters despite the generous map size (it might also work well as clan arena environment). Bots are adept at navigating the level and using cover, yet tend to flock a bit around the RA.
How true is on that? I'll try it later, I haven't Quake 3 on laptop.
I`m even going to download the Reason demo just cuz this map got me convinced to do so. :-)
Edited: 21 Jul 2011 AEST
otherwise, nice review and thx :>
