Why do you map?

[16MentalTempest]

Pretty self explanatory, why do you map? Doesn't matter which game, but just mapping in general. For me, I guess it's all of the above. It gives me something fun to do when I'm REALLY bored ;). Of course, it's also fun learning about something that I'll most definitely never apply in real life :rolleyes:. However, I still think I've got a ways to go before I'm better than the stock maps in UT99. And it's kind of cool being with, I think, one of the most dedicated game communities I've seen. That and listening to some of the idiots who post on these forums is pretty...uhm...interesting. :rolleyes:

[p3rplx3d]

you missed a crucial option "having fun being creative".

[FaT CaM]

I would regard that as 'its cool'.

Another reason is I can go and try out all the 'what if' ideas I've had in my head in regards to the game.

[Slainchild]

Because its fun... good way to kill time too.

Also because I'm paid to. :p

[Plumb_Drumb]

just try to figure out how it's done and how to do it better.

[Sjosz]

To get rid of stress, to enjoy being creative and to kill time.
And to keep improving.

[The_Head]

Its fun, I learn lots, and its part of my degree and hopefully a future job.

[Matfei]

I would map if I could make sense of the UE editor.

Then again I haven't tried to for a while.

[16MentalTempest]

you missed a crucial option "having fun being creative".

Yeah, that kind of falls under 'It's Cool'.

[Balton]

you missed a crucial option "having fun being creative".

seconded,
"it's cool" is something totally different. You start smoking because it's cool.

[Mozi]

I used to map to get a gaming job, now that I have one I still map for fun and to keep my portfolio up to date with new levels every so often.

[Horror]

Damn. Come to think of it, I'm not sure. I think there is something rewarding about creating a source of entertainment that will be enjoyed by hundreds, possibly thousands of people. I'm not sure what category that falls under.

[Slainchild]

Damn. Come to think of it, I'm not sure. I think there is something rewarding about creating a source of entertainment that will be enjoyed by hundreds, possibly thousands of people. I'm not sure what category that falls under.

"Fame but not necessarily fortune."

[Luv_Studd]

"...because it's there";)

[evilmrfrank]

because I love it and I have no life.