What can you do with OpenZone?

[Scorpious2k]

I thought I would show an example of what you can do with OZ. This is the latest to come out of the S2K camp. It was designed by Myra. I helped with objects and lighting.

The terrain is based on Manhattan Island. As we have done before, we used the DEM file and converted it to a scaled representatioin. We've done this before with Mars (actual terrain from the planet Mars) and Juno (terrain from southeast Alaska).

The "world" (stargate related, if you are familiar with the S2K stargate system) consists of 2 zones, North Manhattan and South Manhattan. They are big, and packed with interesting areas.

The story is that long ago there was a great city here. A goddess named Lauren cursed the city out of jealousy. All buildings were turned to stone, the residents were turned into monsters. You start at the southernmost point and work your way north to the lighthouse, where (at the top) you will confront Lauren.

You arrive by stargate in South Manhattan. Exploring you find the ruins of the once great city.










More in the next post.

[Scorpious2k]

The exploration continues:

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and a few more:

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Of course there is a lot more, many places for mobs to hide and jump out at you.

Finally you reach North Manhattan. Don't think it gets any easier! Not only is there more of the same, but if you climbe the hill in the center you will find Myra Park.



And in Myra Park, the Myra Zoo, where not only have the animals been mutated, but they have also ... escaped.

[Scorpious2k]

Zoo shots:







And at the other side of the zoo, you can clearly see the lighthouse.

[Scorpious2k]

The lighthouse....



Enter here, if you dare.

[Scorpious2k]

The tower is made up of several levels, each with its own "theme"

Start the climb here



Get past the graffiti covered walls...



and start the long journey up the tower passages.

[Scorpious2k]

The office level is a maze....



The library comes complete with a book burning room...



The school has a caffeteria and a principal's office (or is that an inquest?)

[Scorpious2k]

Continue up and up...

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Until you find the stairs...



To the top.

[Belfedia]

Nice work /applaude !

[Windcatcher]

I remember the private preview you showed me six months ago...you've been busy That's totally awesome.

You can do some amazing things with OpenZone if you have the motivation and some imaginative people. It will only get better when we can make mob models (which should be soon, I hope -- I *almost* have it working).