(UT) Layout tips?

[Evil_Cope]

little bit of history, ive been doing far too little mapping, going far too slowly for ages now, and have decided i need to get more serious again.

problem is, you see, my last two completed maps were both outdoor maps, big and questionable. whatever. basically, ive had very little experience in indoor-style arena layout.

i wondered if anyone has any good tips, they wish to share... eh?

you know, principles, theories, links to good tutes, anything. help me out here, im struggling enough with archetecture!

 

[Ulukai]

Wiht regards to Z-Axis

One Level Bad
Two Levels OK
Three Levels Good

 

[Tonnberry]

Yeah having 3 levels is mostly a good way to a good gameplay. The 2 other things you need to look for are the connectivity and to avoid room-corridor-room layouts.

 

[Sarevok]

I think DavidM has a gameplay tutorial at his site and Hourences has an architecture tutorial at his site, those should help
but I think the best way to learn is through experience and studying other maps

 

[darth_weasel]

problem with trying too hard to avoid room corridor room is you end up with a map that feels like a few big subtraced brushes with ramps added in *cough* seraphim *cough* and about a million others i can name not that they aren't good maps they just have no uniqueness to them.

 

[DavidM]

tonnberry knows exactly what you are talking about
its just that he doenst care

 

[Tonnberry]

<- 0wned :|

 

[DavidM]

wtf there is a smilie for \\o o//
/o\

 

[The Twiggman]

You wanna make a map where almost every aspect of the map is visible from some point, and flow where you can keep moving and have multiple paths to choose from. Lifts and kickers to replace stairs and ramps. Teleporters and warpzones if your a hurting unit.

Ya I really don't like the single floor style, but if you want lots of carnage, it is a way to get some nice kills, but I'd rather be flying all over the place and kicking off walls and stuff. Lol, thats a mint idea, kickers on walls!