Released Desert Highway 2021.12.29

i did what you said but the map does not show up in the map menu

 

I'm sorry man; maybe reinstall the game?

 

Try using experimental mode.

 

very nice map. LOVE IT!

 

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy it!

 

Love this place!
Side note: I love crashing cars on the asphalt road (the one with no road markings). Ensure you leave that nasty bump there! Good stuff to crash upon...plus, some bridges in real life aren't exactly friendly (most notable on old/country roads)

 

Dear map author:
I love this map. One day I got curious with the editor, and said "Hey remember when the roads buckled up in the USA because it got so bloody HOT?" and... it happened... 3-4mins later I had the very same thing and was launching buick roadmasters, pontiacs, and all sorts of chevrolets, and even the HATE TANK (old car, comes with the game, forget) into orbit (or close). What fun!

On that side note, are you going to keep working on this map, or can it be improved/modded by me and eventually updated by me? I like this game. 20 years of working on game mods since the doom days, love game editors in general. Have a bit more to figure out, but was gonna spruce up some of the terrain that's flat, maybe make a few more roads, but leave the main roads pretty much how they are. This is a good-running map and planning to leave it that way, though I am sure adding anything will only be to the detriment of that, it won't end up running as badly as canyon of speed :x
But this map is way awesome, no other map beyond CLIFF 2 and LEAP OF DEATH can make a BUICK FLY like this one! Though it takes forever to get to that point ... heh.
Will definitely enjoy messing about with it. More jumps, more roads, a few building models I can stick in from the in-game maps, and will try to fix the decalbias issue with the roads.
Wanted to ask 1st because I did not know if you had been working on a version on your PC and just hadn't uploaded it yet.

 

Well, I'm really glad you have passion for the map like I do!

For now, I'd like to leave it in my hands; I have some time over the Christmas holiday and I may have discovered a fix for some big bugs!

You can mod the map all you want though; if you have thoughts of releasing it, I'd like to see it first. I'd hope it's different enough from the map in its current form.

 

I like this map as well but, the original bridge here was impassable at high speeds so I changed it, to this one. If want can give the .mis file.

This was made with mesh roads.

 

I like that! Can you message me the model?

 

Yes.

 

Guys, I am so excited.

I am making version 7 and it's going to be awesome!

What I am planning: MESH ROADS

Burilkovdeni introduced me to the fact that the mesh roads editor in-game is functional and the roads actually work!!

Proof of Concept video: (sorry for bad video cropping)

This will address many of the complaints I've had regarding smoothness on the roads. Yes, children, it very well may be possible for you to go 300+ MPH on my roads without breaking your car.

Do note: This will break the AI support. I plan on having 2 versions of the map, the current version with some bug fixes and decal roads which allows for the AI and a second version which will be the one updated and supported with the Mesh Roads but without AI support.

It's funny, I found a way to get rid of the tires clipping through the roads but that will no longer be an issue with the mesh roads, unless you want to use the AI.

I want to make note that this may take a bit longer than previous updates but I have some time for x-mas break so I hope to get it done within say, a week. I've got all day tomorrow and Monday to work on this.

Anyway, I wanted to share my excitement and I know this will be a well-received update when it's done!

Thank you for staying with the project!

 

When will the new update be released and also watch out for the bumps on the road they can destroy a car its when I wanna give it a high speed run and each time I reach the point after the bridge where that road comes in from the right and anything I do in the SRB2 it throws the car off to the right and the road destroys it...that needs to be looked at...

 

I explained, sir, that it may not be done for maybe a week. It is looking like quite a bit of extensive work. With mesh roads, I hope, the car wrecking bumps will disappear.

Work with me, I have over 50 miles of roads to cover, by myself.

 

Ah okay maybe a Christmas release, I understand about the complexity of making a map but I hope to be impressed

 

Streamed modding. Stream is now over. I plan on making a speed run video of the development for the release of version 7

 

Made good progress today, about 6 miles on the speedway portion.

Burilkovdeni gave me the great idea of making a bridge out of mesh roads and it works well and has collidable sides.

Pics: *attached* I like the cambered portions , you can fly around those corners pretty well.

More to do tomorrow.

 

i wish the bumps were gone too or that they were made small enough to travel over at speed, but the bumps make it interesting. its fun doing 160 mph+ in my 380hp sunburst wondering if i can keep it under control after every bump.

 

95% of the roads have been smoothed to perfection now.

Version 7 will be live by tonight! (EST)

 

awesome! ill never wear my seatbelt again.