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I tried something a little different with this comic. Usually when I make a comic, I’ll make a very rough draft first as a visual aid to the final product. On this strip, I inked my “very rough draft”. Enjoy.

Edit: Apparently this blog is a year old 3 days ago. Woop.

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You may have noticed a couple changes to the blog’s layout. First off is the color change, just to keep things feeling fresh (I’ll probably do this a few times till I find a color that really sticks). Secondly, the blog entry area has been increased by a little over 100 pixels. This is something I’ve wanted to do since I began posting again back in April. When I started posting pictures, I realized the space I had given myself was really small and, compared to other blogs I read, almost microscopic. So with the size increase, there’s more space for entries and it also brings the entire blog to a nice even 750 pixels (I love having OCD about the little things).

That’s about it for now. If you have any comments or criticisms about the new layout (color, size, etc.) don’t hesitate to leave a comment.

Version B3 Updates:

• Added one-way doors to the first ramp (for time extent purposes).

• Added a larger basement area, instead of a straight shot.

• Added Sniper areas to each of the building’s towers.

Testing really helped get this map underway. When the map was quick, nobody ever stayed alive long enough to see the point rise. It was a blast to play, but the fun was over too quickly. The changes I’ve made to the most recent version of the map should help stop short battle times and hopefully contribute to the overall enjoyment of the map. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Link: arena_gizah_b3.bsp | TF2MAPS.net Thread

(arena_gizah_b1 release soon!)

Day 3 To-Do list:

• Have the point rise and activate.

• Add sand and pyramid entrance to the bottom of the map.

• Skybox with rolling dunes (Skybox is there, just not finished).

• Finish spawn rooms.

• (NEW) Finish Detailing.

• (NEW) Add environmental audio.

• (NEW) Some light fixes.

• (NEW) Add the two other pyramids and 3 tombs.

All that after only a few days. Hopefully I’ll get some playtesting in this weekend so I can get some real feedback.

Link: arena_gizah_a1.bsp | TF2MAPS.net Thread

Arena_Pyramid takes place on top of a half finished pyramid during break time. The capture point rises from the the center of the map after 40 seconds (to be tested) making the tunnels below a deathtrap.

So far I have the basic layout set up with some aesthetic touches. Now the To-Do list:

• Have the point rise and activate.

• Add sand and pyramid entrance to the bottom of the map.

• Skybox with rolling dunes (i hope).

• Finish spawn rooms.

There are probably a few other things I need to do, I’ll add them later if I remember.