Hey folks of r/Adelaide! I’ve been inspired lately by seeing different map projects for the recent decomp of Skate 3 as well as ports of the game mechanics to other engines such as Rust 2. So! I decided to start work on a new project, using the Rust 2 Skate 3 port, which will be playable independently on your PC, through your browser, or on your iOS/Android device. So I wanted to try and recreate both Rundle Mall and the Adelaide Airport as the project’s initial two maps. Both maps have two modes so far, the closer to life version of each, and then the optimised skate park versions, which add rails and ramps across the map for you to play with.
This is just a WIP atm, and I stress that it’s still a V1 at this stage in terms of full accuracy to both of the locations and their distinct landmarks, as well as the different brand parodies. ATM the landmarks are placed mostly in the right place and are looking pretty decent, APART from the pig on the bin I know he’s missing but trust he will be included upon release. Same goes for the brands and their locations atm. I have most of the brands and logos but currently not ALL of the shopfronts are all placed in the right locations. What I will say, is it’s currently fully playable across the diff platforms and it’s running pretty darn smoothly. It has all of Skate 3’s features including scoring, waypoint setting and spawning, and a map of teleport options, including spawns on roofs and high up locations for some fun. I plan to build on the accuracy of the shops and the design of both Rundle and the Airport, my end goal is to have the arcades fully included and like the Myer Center and other interiors throughout to make it a bit more varied.
Please let me know what you think! And if you’d be interested in a potential release! If people are keen, I’ll be looking into launching these maps and the system on GitHub in the coming weeks! Plz keep in mind that like some of the initial setup will involve some mod fandangling, in terms of like you’ll need to provide your own Skate 3 ISO that has been procured legitimately, and once that setup is done you’ll be able to play normally/without a setup process each launch. Please tell me if you have any ideas of what to add, or if you have any resources that would be of help for this project ie like up-to-date 3D maps n stuff like that. I do have an additional map that I’m still working on, which is a full recreation both outside and in of Z Ward/Glenside/The Adelaide Lunatic Asylum!
If you want to see the project in action, check out the V1 gameplay trailer here! It shows off both maps, the skating mechanics, tricks and some fun currently in build 1!
