SS2 Blueprints of the Von Braun

[664840bfb0b4aunn_atropos]

Note: there is a small room labled "A". Because of the level architecture it was overlapping with a corridor. So I cut it out an placed it nearby and didn't put a frame aorund it because it isn't really a upeer/lower level

[664840bfb0d3aunn_atropos]

This was the last unstripped map of the game that was left(now I need a live and a girl...better make it two :p).
command 1/2, earth, eng1, hydro 1 & 3, medsci 1/2, ops 1/2, rec 1-3, rick 1-3 and station.
There is also the many but to do this map in the same style as the other ones would be rather pointless.
Still stripped are: ops 3 and 4, hydro 2, eng 2 and shodan.
At least for the last one there are some possibilities since a part of the map is the bridge of the rickenbacker, which I have already done. But the part of the map with shodans memories could only be done by using material from the training sections and would become a quiet subjective thing. But I will try^^

[664840bfb1229Enchantermon]

There is also the many but to do this map in the same style as the other ones would be rather pointless.

How come? I know it's pretty linear, but it'd still be pretty nice.
Of course, it's east for me to say that since I'm not the one doing it...

[664840bfb13b6unn_atropos]

Yeah, it is linear but that's not the point.
For every map I tried to catch some atmosphere. For example; in the tech corridors I painted in the spaces on the sides which  can  be seen but that are to small to be stepped on. I could have left them out, which would have been much simpler^^, but in my opinion they are room defining.
Now take a look at the many "deck". No straight lines. The walls, the floor and the ceiling are deformed. By drawing a overhead map of this construct the way I did with the others, a lot of was this map is about would get lost. Then maybe there would be a map of this level. But not a map that reflects the real environment of the level and how it looks like if you actually walkt through it.
I hope it is understandable what I intend to say. My school-englisch does not cover such detailed descriptions^^

[664840bfb14a1Enchantermon]

Hmm. I think I see what you're saying. It's cool.

[664840bfb15a4AluminumHaste]

I know this is going to be a stupid question, but can these be used in game in-lieu of the games original maps? One of my grips with playing at 1920x1200 is that the maps are so small. These are lovely btw.

[664840bfb1712Kolya]

Unfortunately the game interface has a fixed size.

[664840bfb1887unn_atropos]

Added maps with upgrade-units, replicators, recharge stations, secuirity computers, resurrection units and chemical storerooms drawn in.

For some of them I'm not 100% sure about the exact position, so you could do me a favour and tell me if there are blatant errors. Other suggestions are appreciated (for example: how about adding turrets, cameras, access cards etc. You name it^^)

Also on some maps I made some minor changes (missing architectural elements, colour inconsistencies). I also plan to update the blueprints for Rickenbacker soon.

new file in first post (vonbraun_blueprints_revised)
https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=2058.msg20625#msg20625

[664840bfb19bcunn_atropos]

Thanks to the amazing work of antimatter_16, I was able to make the blueprint for the former stripped eng2.mis.

New file in first post (vonbraun_blueprints_revised). Old version was downloaded 143 times.
https://www.systemshock.org/index.php?topic=2058.msg20625#msg20625

[664840bfb1b5eunn_atropos]

antimatter_16 has once again made an enormous effort to recreate the former stripped map ops4.mis!
New file in first post (vonbraun_blueprints_revised). Old version was downloaded 58 times.

[664840bfb1ccdunn_atropos]

This time grosnus jumped in and created an unstripped version of hydro 2. So I was able to make the blueprint for this map. You'll find it in the first post (vonbraun_blueprints_revised). Old version was downloaded 148 times.

[664840bfb1e65voodoo47]

added the download count to the new attachment.

[664840bfb21feRocketMan]

I've always wanted to ask but always forgot:  What is the purpose of this effort (making these schematics) ?  Is it so that the automaps will work (correctly?)

[664840bfb2355voodoo47]

to have fun doing things you enjoy doing, I'd imagine.

I mean, I don't think anyone hangs around here because they want to do annoying boring stuff that bores them to death - we have jobs and families for that. well, not me, but I'd imagine most people do.

[664840bfb245bRocketMan]

That's cool.  I wasn't being sarcastic though.  I really thought these were being used specifically for some project.  Could they be precursory to an automap for example?

[664840bfb2606unn_atropos]

I make them, because I actually enjoy it. While I'm drawing them, I listen to music or podcasts and it takes my mind off all the trouble stuff.
At times it can be a chore, but mostly it's something to keep me busy without the need for much thinking.
Also it's interesting to get 1 on 1 with the level architecture. And I just like to look at maps and blueprints.

Unfortunately the resolution for the System Shock 2 map screens cannot be siginificantly changed (That's what I gathered reading the forum).
But maybe the blueprints could be used for something else (Walktrough, fan project or something else).

[664840bfb296fvoodoo47]

it takes my mind off all the trouble stuff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZYJKtOjJXg

[664840bfb2a5fRocketMan]

Can you practice therapy in downtown Toronto please?

[664840bfb2b65voodoo47]

I don't think you'd want me anywhere near people's minds - as you know, madness is like gravity.. all it takes is a little push.

[664840bfb2c48RocketMan]

Why do you think I asked

[664840bfb2d31voodoo47]

I'll send you a bag of popcorn in case I move there then.

[664840bfb2e6eunn_atropos]

The terrifying amazing Grosnus striked once again to created an unstripped version of Operations 3.
Added to the set: post (vonbraun_blueprints_revised).
Old version was downloaded 217 times.