Abe's Exoddus Map Mod

[BlackVenom]

Current Progress:


Mapsetups (props/ingame objects not included in pictures, just backgrounds):
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35561843/MI1%202%20Mapset.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35561843/MI1%20Mapset.jpg

Older Progress Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HPCoE4PoBk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6vzMTpV-ls

I'm finally getting around to doing this but I just started working on my full blown mod for Exoddus. I'm still trying to figure out what all the bytes are and how to use them and it's very confusing work but I'm making progress slowly.

I also started working on the storyline for this mod, It's very basic at the moment and that's because I only thought it up late today but I finally got an idea that may work out if I keep at it. I'm not gonna post the story here though if you were expecting that! xP

I have some abe's oddysee map vids that I made long ago up on youtube too but you might of seen them already.

I wouldn't mind chatting with someone about this for ideas and other things for this map mod as it will be a long and ambitious project.

Anyway I'll be continuing to update this first post when I get some more work put into it.

[kapteeni13]

Amazing!
First custom edited Abe's Exoddus screen i can see...

+Rep for this wizard...

[BlackVenom]

*Bumped*

Updated first post with new video.

Progress made:
6 Entire Scenes

[Dynamithix]

I'm not really into this whole level modding stuff, but I must say that that looks damn impressive.

[SligValet]

That is amazing, never thought anyone would take up the responsibility of breaking the hardcoded cams in AE before Paul

+Rep for you! And an applause

[skychase2rebirth]

I really wanna play this, awesome new puzzles !!!

[BlackVenom]

Amazing!
First custom edited Abe's Exoddus screen i can see...

+Rep for this wizard...

Thanks for that!

I'm not really into this whole level modding stuff, but I must say that that looks damn impressive.

I can't get enough of map editing, and I'm glad I'm not the only one that likes the outcome so far. xD

That is amazing, never thought anyone would take up the responsibility of breaking the hardcoded cams in AE before Paul

+Rep for you! And an applause

Actually, Paul already did all the work. You just need to add a certain DLL to the folder of Abe's Exoddus and the editor (not sure if you need it in both directories but I do it just to play it safe).

The things I'm just waiting for in paul's editor is foreground layers and for all the bytes to be renamed to their actual purpose, Because it becomes a real pain having to remember and back track to remember which bytes do what exactly.

I really wanna play this, awesome new puzzles !!!

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

[Crashpunk]

This is really impressive! Rep+

I've still gotta learn how to make maps like that..

Also, what did you use to record this? this is the best i've seen Abe's Exoddus on YouTube before.

[jumper]

Wow, that's hugely impressive. The two screens at 0:30 used a very nice idea.

For what it's worth, I thought having to backtrack repeatedly broke the pacing a somewhat, but other than that, it looked really good.

[BlackVenom]

This is really impressive! Rep+

I've still gotta learn how to make maps like that..

Also, what did you use to record this? this is the best i've seen Abe's Exoddus on YouTube before.

Thanks! Also I used Hypercam2. I keep trying fraps because that's what I normally use but it dosn't do a thing except record the cutscenes. Hypercam2 does the job but it can be a pain to setup and film with.

Wow, that's hugely impressive. The two screens at 0:30 used a very nice idea.

For what it's worth, I thought having to backtrack repeatedly broke the pacing a somewhat, but other than that, it looked really good.

Thanks. Also, the repetition isn't too bad and it adds a little to the length of the area too. I've still seen worse repetition in the normal Exoddus maps where there's long stretches of just nothing and you almost constantly running along it back and forth.

[Tadimo]

Good stuff indeed, I've forgotten how many new things Exodus added to the puzzles.

[kapteeni13]

Is there coming download link?

[BlackVenom]

Is there coming download link?

Not for a long while. I want to get alot of this done before even thinking about that! xP

[STM]

I thought this was really amazing, looks like a new game really! + Rep and keep it up.

[BlackVenom]

I thought this was really amazing, looks like a new game really! + Rep and keep it up.

Thanks! And i will!

[Edit]

UPDATE!

I finished 3 more scenes today and finally finished up the entire first area for my mod. A link to the map layout picture has been added to the first post and for those of you too lazy to scroll up and look, here it is! :P http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35561843/MI1%20Mapset.jpg

[Crashpunk]

I really love your Style. this actually does look like a new Oddworld game

[STM]

Dayum Venom, looks like the stuff you through together for Joshkrz in 2009, I'm glad you're getting to work on an Abe project yourself.

[Bullet Magnet]

That is definitely a map for Quiksave.

[BlackVenom]

I really love your Style. this actually does look like a new Oddworld game

Thanks, that's what I'm trying to do!

Dayum Venom, looks like the stuff you through together for Joshkrz in 2009, I'm glad you're getting to work on an Abe project yourself.

Heh, thanks. Although I'd say I've improoved since working with joshkrz. I was still good back then but not with this sort of detail.

That is definitely a map for Quiksave.

Well I did it in a single run, but it is a secret area and like most secrets in the Oddworld games, They proove a far greater challenge then majority of the other areas in the game.

[Bullet Magnet]

The designer of a map doesn't get any props for beating his own map. Designing it, yes, beating it, noooooooo.

[kapteeni13]

Not for a long while. I want to get alot of this done before even thinking about that! xP

Oki-doki
Better fully made than undone

*Waiting in patience...*

[BlackVenom]

Minor Update!

I'm working on the new zone currently and I just wanted to tell you all that I'll be filming it all when I get it done. It's just a little bit longer than the previous zone so it will take a bit more time to make but I'll be sure to record it and upload the video then post it in the original post for you all to see!

Also other news. I'm working with paul to aid him with his level editor too. Currently we are trying to name all (or at least some) of the bytes in the properties for objects. I've also been working on new icons for the editor too.

[SgabbitGabbiar]

awesome

[BlackVenom]

Since It's my birthday here today (6th October) I feel quite generous and though I may as well supply you guys with a sneak peak of parts of 2 scenes in this next area I'm working on. I know you're all waiting impatiently for me to work on this and I am trying to get this done as quickly without rushing it too badly.

I've probably got about 6-8 more scenes to make for this segment and then Zulag 1 should be completed and ready to film!

Anyway, here's the sneakpeak!

[Dynamithix]

Looking awesome, dude. Also Happy Birthday!

[Crashpunk]

Very nice Venom.

[STM]

Very sexy, also happy birthday.

[Stranger4002]

Brilliant mod; I'm also astounded how you were able to complete so flawlessly. :P

[BlackVenom]

Thanks for all the positive comments and support guys! Anyway....

UPDATE!

Zulag 1 is finally complete and has been filmed. I just started the youtube upload now and I'll be adding it to the original post once it's completed uploading which will take about 3-4 hours from now.

*EDIT*

First post updated with the new video. Enjoy!

[skychase2rebirth]

*(Now watching WIP of the Abe game I've been waiting for all these years... )Thanks ^^