Mapping Style

GoldenMouse · Nov 30, 2001

Pick the one that most closely describes you. I'd be really interested in the results

Hourences · Nov 30, 2001

i just make it like it comes, i only have the general idea and stuff in my head

Chrysaor · Nov 30, 2001

I plan the whole thing out to the very last ammo pickup.

not really.

I plan the layout, but it changes some. The weapons and stuff i plan out too some

RedFox · Nov 30, 2001

Somewhere in the middle

I plan my maps first, but then my plan become useless

But nevertheless plan helps me to start mapping

Luggage · Dec 1, 2001

If I didn't plan everything ahead, I'd get bored with it pretty quickly... dunno if this makes sense.

Astyanax · Dec 1, 2001

How do I construct DM maps? I don't! I only make CTF maps!

Chrysaor · Dec 2, 2001

Originally posted by Astyanax
How do I construct DM maps? I don't! I only make CTF maps!

CTF ROOLLZ

My Latest CTF has 3 floors, so to plan it out, i just made rough cubes in the editor, so i could see it as it developed. I completely redo the map for the real thing.

GoldenMouse · Dec 2, 2001

I find that I plan little areas, then try to interconnect them. I'm lookin for some god-like flow here, but am always left with mediocrity. Ugh. It's the flow that makes or breaks a map in my opinion.

Astyanax · Dec 3, 2001

I think my CTF-SfearII has the best flow of all maps! You can walk in any direction without ever walking into a wall!

Luggage · Dec 3, 2001

Originally posted by Luggage
If I didn't plan everything ahead, I'd get bored with it pretty quickly... dunno if this makes sense.

Um... this doesnt make sense. Now as I read it for the fifth time I notice why I get bored so quickly: I plan everything ahead. So there's no more room for new ideas - no creativity, no fun. :-( I've been blind! But now I see! Thanks forum! you make me so damn happy!

Chrysaor · Dec 3, 2001

Originally posted by GoldenMouse
I find that I plan little areas, then try to interconnect them. I'm lookin for some god-like flow here, but am always left with mediocrity. Ugh. It's the flow that makes or breaks a map in my opinion.

I think that's why ur maps play like room-corridor-room maps. I just planed my next level out entirely on paper, it's been quit helpful so far. I suggest doing this. This way u can adjust those indvidual rooms to layer better and connect in more places.

Luggage · Dec 3, 2001

I've been told:

Sketch it up.

But not too much, either: You'll most probably be thinking of cool things during your development of this room or that. Maybe sketch out a general layout (how many entries for a CTF base etc) but don't be afraid to throw it all over again. Should work, at least I'll try...

GoldenMouse · Dec 3, 2001

I'm thinking of a two-level set of corridors with an arena area added on. Or, I might just split the two maps, leaving me with a twisting set of corridors and an octagonal arena. (I KNOW there are a bunch, but with some work, this one could be different.) Come to think of it, splitting these ideas is a great idea! "Thank you forum!!!"

damn........now I'm going to be too busy, juggling two maps, school, and a lucrative ring "business".

TossMonkey · Dec 15, 2001

I tend to sketch a bit of the layout, but leave the intricate details out. Im working on an assault map (and have been for some time) and I have gone through a ton of ideas... I re-planned it and now the map is steaming along at full pace.

Stilgar · Dec 16, 2001

Originally posted by TossMonkey
I tend to sketch a bit of the layout, but leave the intricate details out. Im working on an assault map (and have been for some time) and I have gone through a ton of ideas... I re-planned it and now the map is steaming along at full pace.

same as the TossMonkey... sketch layout, plan for flow.... leave details out,

NuclearMonkey · Dec 17, 2001

I make up a basic gameplay idea then go with it. Very little planning involved, but I rarely finish my maps.

thechief7 · Dec 19, 2001

I just plan my story then I start mapping, you got to let the map flow

LXIXGTO · Jan 9, 2002

I usually have a general plan within my head before I start.
Such as sketches of central areas etc ...

Sometimes some tweaking to the idea is needed to
make everything (including bot pathing) work
properly.

I usually prefer maps that have some kind of directional
gameplay and don't consist of running around
in circles.

[DecoY] · Jan 10, 2002

I always plan ahead...
then as the tima comes it shatteres and I completely remake it...

Seco_In_The_Bushes · Jan 10, 2002

My map making process is as follows:

1. Come up with a brilliant idea for some particular thing.

2. Attempt to start making an entire map based on this idea.

3. Somewhere along the way, I realize I need a plan. . .

4. Attempt to make a plan, ends up being far to complex.

5. Continue mapping randomly.

6. Get tired of current map, Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

Thats why I never finsish my maps. . .

Mapping Style

How do you construct DM maps?

I plan the whole layout out in advance.

I just make up the damn thing as it goes.

Somewhere in the middle.

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