Office

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//----------Map Info----------\\

title   :  The Office
mapname :  mp_office
version :  final
Release :  06/01/2003

*** REQUIRES GOTY MAP PACK ***

author  :  Kevin "chavo one" Ferree
url     :  http://chavo.robobunny.com
email   :  [email protected]

gametypes:  MP or SW modes
# of players: up to 32 (Currently spawnpoints for 16 players per team)

** This is a small map and is ideal for 6-12 players. **

DESCRIPTION
=========== 
The Axis have subdued the employees and forced them to 
work unholy hours.  The Allies must infiltrate the server room to 
retrieve the passcodes to the employee holding tubes. Only then can 
they destroy the generator in the passcode protected sector.
Remember, there is no spoon.

 -Allied Objectives-
    Primary Objective: Retrieve the Secret Passcodes from the Server Room.
    Primary Objective: Enter the Passcodes into the Basement Terminal to gain access to the Generator.
    Primary Objective: Destroy the Generator in the Passcode Protected Sector.
  Secondary Objective: Destroy the 2nd floor Fire Doors.
  Secondary Objective: Destroy the 1st floor Training Room Wall.
  Secondary Objective: Destroy the Vending Machines to gain access to the air ducts.

 -Axis Objectives-
    Primary Objective: Prevent the Allies from obtaining the Secret Passcodes.
    Primary Objective: Stop the Allies from unlocking the Basement Terminal.
    Primary Objective: Defend the Generator in the Passcode Protected Sector at all costs.
  Secondary Objective: Defend the 2nd floor Fire Doors.
  Secondary Objective: Defend the 1st floor Training Room Wall.
  Secondary Objective: Defend the Vending Machines.

NOTES
========
* Dual objective for Allies...must first get the passcodes to the terminal before
  the doors to the generator will open.
* Three hatches to the basement floor...located in the far corner offices of the 1st floor.
* Hatch and Stairwell doors have special signs to distinguish themselves from other more normal doors.
* Exit signs in spawn areas to help spawning players get their bearings quickly.
* Electronic message boards that give the status of the map objectives.

BACK HISTORY
============ 
This map is as close to a 1:1 representation of my workplace 
office as possible in the rtcw engine. Notice the roq movie for 
a quick comparison to reality.

When challenged by a co-worker to map our office building,
I decided to go for it, even though I had never created a map
for any game before.  I originally intended to allow the players
to explode every window in the building, as I thought it would
be really cool to hear glass explosions all around you as you
got into fire fights. Unfortunately, the rtcw engine wasn't
designed to allow that many explosive objects in a map. :(

This map is intended to have a small, claustrophobic feel to it.
You're fighting in an office building for goodness sake!

TECHNICAL INFO
==============
editors used: GtkRadiant 1.2.12, PS6, PSP7
compiler: q3map2 2.5.5test2
compile flags: -meta -vis -light -fast -filter -patchshadows -samples 3 -bounce 8 
build time: ~4 months
BSP: ~3 minutes
VIS: ~2 minutes
LIGHT: ~1 hour 40 minutes
Compile PC: P4 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM
Base: New map from scratch
Custom textures: Yes
Custom models: No
Custom sounds: No
Highest r_speeds: ~24000



//----------Map Installation----------\\

!! Remove any previous versions of the pk3 from your rtcw main folder !!

Extract the mp_office.pk3 file into your rtcw Main folder
ie. C:\Program Files\Return to Castle Wolfenstein\Main

You can then load it from the MP menu or join a server running
mp_office.



//----------Special Thanks----------\\

Hewster > Tunnelram > shLep > and all the guys at the tramdesign forum >
    -for figuring out that func_explosive limit. Without
     you guys, there would be no mp_office!

Robobunny >
    -for the webspace and more importantly, the idea for this map!

Grinder > shAdow > Robobunny > Lucifer > DarkReign > Macdaddy > and RayDog
    -for playtesting, you guys rock!

ydnar >
    -for that simple goodness known as q3map2 and the wealth of knowledge 
     packed into www.shaderlab.com!

you >
    -for playing my first map, hope you like it.



//----------Special Notes----------\\

This map was designed to be played with LIGHTMAP settings.  The
landscape around the building is purposely designed to serve as
a silhouette.  If you run this map with vertex lighting, all of
the landscape becomes full bright.  It was not intended to be 
viewed in this manner, and therefore looks as ugly as the southbound
end of a northbound donkey.


For those interested, the people in the tubes are actually co-workers.
 __           __
|  ]6---|---5[  |
|  ]2---|---4[  |
|  ]3---|---1[  |
|  -----------  |
|_______________|

1 - Stephen
2 - Kirk (Robobunny)
3 - Wayne (shAdow)
4 - Mike (Grinder)
5 - me (chavo one)
6 - Brodie



Copyright / Permissions--

This map is (c) 2003 Kevin Ferree.
You may not include or distribute this map in any sort of commercial 
product without permission from the author. You may not mass distribute 
this level via any non-electronic means, including but not limited to 
compact disks, and floppy disks. You may not Redo/reproduce/update this 
map in any way without permission from the author. 


//----------Now go play it----------\\