Report, edit, etc...Posted by HA-CurSe on 2004-07-29 at 19:57:40
i ask this because no matter what i do no one plays my maps.... i make a pretty good not so glitched map and no one plays it then i run into a glitched map that every one is playing what am i doing wrong? =/!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Nozomu on 2004-07-29 at 20:27:59
You're trying to work the popularity angle. Just make maps because it's fun, not to get popular.
I sure hope your maps have better grammar than the above post...
I sure hope your maps have better grammar than the above post...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by flaming_X on 2004-07-29 at 20:29:45
I'm not sure if this will help, but you may just need to make your maps less complex. What may help you get started and popular with the maps is take someone elses idea, change it into what you though it should be, and then put it out under your name. Whatever you do, don't steal their map, change it a little, and then put it out. You have to make it yourself to begin understanding the thin line between what those god damn retards on SC want and why they hate complex maps. Also, don't keep your idea too close that they can just call it a rip off (like all those cat and mouse wanna bees!) Make it original and from your heart, just with the same idea in your head.
If I can't help, then I would go with yes, your jinxed!
If I can't help, then I would go with yes, your jinxed!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by HA-CurSe on 2004-07-29 at 20:33:58
QUOTE(Nozomu @ Jul 29 2004, 07:27 PM)
You're trying to work the popularity angle. Just make maps because it's fun, not to get popular.
I sure hope your maps have better grammar than the above post...
flaming_X Posted on Jul 29 2004, 07:29 PM
I'm not sure if this will help, but you may just need to make your maps less complex. What may help you get started and popular with the maps is take someone elses idea, change it into what you though it should be, and then put it out under your name. Whatever you do, don't steal their map, change it a little, and then put it out. You have to make it yourself to begin understanding the thin line between what those god damn retards on SC want and why they hate complex maps. Also, don't keep your idea too close that they can just call it a rip off (like all those cat and mouse wanna bees!) Make it original and from your heart, just with the same idea in your head.
If I can't help, then I would go with yes, your jinxed!
heh =D that might work --
I sure hope your maps have better grammar than the above post...
flaming_X Posted on Jul 29 2004, 07:29 PM
I'm not sure if this will help, but you may just need to make your maps less complex. What may help you get started and popular with the maps is take someone elses idea, change it into what you though it should be, and then put it out under your name. Whatever you do, don't steal their map, change it a little, and then put it out. You have to make it yourself to begin understanding the thin line between what those god damn retards on SC want and why they hate complex maps. Also, don't keep your idea too close that they can just call it a rip off (like all those cat and mouse wanna bees!) Make it original and from your heart, just with the same idea in your head.
If I can't help, then I would go with yes, your jinxed!
heh =D that might work --
when i make my maps i do have fun annnnnnd i think about what im spelling on my maps but here i just type what ever comes to mind =)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by flaming_X on 2004-07-29 at 20:36:23
I tell you what, go to Canada and ask Yoshi to very nicely tutor you on how he makes such AWSOME maps! That's all I got...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by HA-CurSe on 2004-07-29 at 20:41:36
QUOTE(flaming_X @ Jul 29 2004, 07:36 PM)
I tell you what, go to Canada and ask Yoshi to very nicely tutor you on how he makes such AWSOME maps! That's all I got...
I do live in canada. Just not close to where he lives =D
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2004-07-29 at 20:44:19
Hmm....Yeah I've noticed my Blitz Ball map kinda popular cept this one map called Burrow a Siege tanks i saw about 3 games of that at the same time =/
Report, edit, etc...Posted by HA-CurSe on 2004-07-29 at 20:53:05
QUOTE(Scorpion @ Jul 29 2004, 07:44 PM)
Hmm....Yeah I've noticed my Blitz Ball map kinda popular cept this one map called Burrow a Siege tanks i saw about 3 games of that at the same time =/
i will never understand the public and what they want in maps.... it makes me
only 2 of my bounds got played.. and that was like 2 years ago under the name curs_of_dragon or something on westGOD i have teh bester grammer...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yoshi da Sniper on 2004-07-29 at 21:02:28
Never base map making on popularity.
My cruddiest map I ever made, "Woohoo bound" is actually how everyone knows me (well, "Technical Death" if you will). My worst map, but my most popular one to this day.
My cruddiest map I ever made, "Woohoo bound" is actually how everyone knows me (well, "Technical Death" if you will). My worst map, but my most popular one to this day.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by HA-CurSe on 2004-07-29 at 21:04:41
QUOTE(Yoshi da Sniper @ Jul 29 2004, 08:02 PM)
Never base map making on popularity.
My cruddiest map I ever made, "Woohoo bound" is actually how everyone knows me (well, "Technical Death" if you will). My worst map, but my most popular one to this day.
My cruddiest map I ever made, "Woohoo bound" is actually how everyone knows me (well, "Technical Death" if you will). My worst map, but my most popular one to this day.
you made that map? haha i still see it being played =D and technical death.. arent you the guy who made SSCX or w/e christmas and that halloween map?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yoshi da Sniper on 2004-07-29 at 21:05:30
Yep. Those are all of my productions.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Nozomu on 2004-07-29 at 21:07:01
Where'd you get the name "Technical Death", Yoshi? I've always wondered.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by HA-CurSe on 2004-07-29 at 21:08:31
QUOTE(Yoshi da Sniper @ Jul 29 2004, 08:05 PM)
Yep. Those are all of my productions.
haha thats cool. i guess you do learn something new everyday
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Yoshi da Sniper on 2004-07-29 at 21:08:55
Beats me. I thought of it when I wanted to scare people off, and I was a technical person too 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by piratepiss[mod] on 2004-07-30 at 06:25:20
I know how you feel...none of my maps ever get popular either,not that any of them besides one was any good...i hope the map im working on right now gets a good reaction
Report, edit, etc...Posted by flaming_X on 2004-07-30 at 23:46:43
Listen, if you like your maps, and your friends like your maps, then it is popular enough! I like to show my maps off, and people are like, YOU MADE THE MAP! YOUR CHEATING! I hate those stupid people, because they only have to get good and learn the map to beat me. Plus, all my maps require only 1 time through with exploration involved, and you can become a pro. I promise this, because I don't want to make a map that may take my friends 3 times to learn what is happening!
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Vindexus on 2004-07-31 at 00:06:18
Whenever I host one of my maps I log on with a different account. I do this because whenever I go into a game where the host is the creator of the map, i play it for a bit then start thinking "i'd rather have a semi-blind squirrel with razor sharp teeth down my parts than play this crappy map"
Report, edit, etc...Posted by linux_junkie on 2004-07-31 at 02:10:18
I hate to say it, but I agree. I feel really hesitant playing a game with the map's creator, mainly since most of the time it's some jackass who gives himself ungodly powers, kills everyone in 2 seconds, then laughs his ass off. Not much fun. God, people can be stupid.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2004-07-31 at 02:14:52
Yeah and when its one of those really important map makes (Bold..Tux..Millenium..)some people be like OMG ur name is spoofed u poser ._.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Reever on 2004-07-31 at 02:44:25
Hmm popularity doesnt matter casuse you can just play it on map night
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2004-07-31 at 03:03:33
Popularity DOES matter...if u want ur map to be played....Popularity lays an important role...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by D3D_3ND on 2004-07-31 at 03:32:14
I have studied people's maps, and why their popular is because they are not hard and complex to beat For instance: This map made by Thrice And Misteeq called "Hip Hop Bound" which is very complex in the beggining and does get harder..which makes ppl want to quit playing..While maps such as "Squirrel Bound" or "Heaven Bound" are very easy to beat which makes the map popular cause newbies think that they can show off their skills with an easy bound...Because there are many nooblets on Battle.net.And why are "dont click the flag", "burrow the tank", "Sexy pics".. well i knoe something about sexy pics but i do not knoe why those r popular =/
ps:This doesnt have to be bounds =)
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ps:This doesnt have to be bounds =)
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Report, edit, etc...Posted by linux_junkie on 2004-08-01 at 08:03:07
You cannot get a definitive answer as to why people like certain maps. There is no formula for popularity you can follow. In my opinion, don't even think about popularity when making your map, since it can only impede your progress. If you make a fun map, and put some good effort into it, people will play it. Yes, some stupid, crappy maps get played a lot. Why? I dunno. Probably because a lot of b.netters are angst-filled adolescent retards. But if you make a map, and put forth effort, and show an interest in fixing everything, down to the last detail, people will play it. Just make a map that you would feel proud of having your name on. Forget the focus on popularity. That comes next. Map-making has to come first.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Joeman12 on 2004-08-01 at 20:33:25
QUOTE(linux_junkie @ Aug 1 2004, 07:03 AM)
You cannot get a definitive answer as to why people like certain maps. There is no formula for popularity you can follow. In my opinion, don't even think about popularity when making your map, since it can only impede your progress. If you make a fun map, and put some good effort into it, people will play it. Yes, some stupid, crappy maps get played a lot. Why? I dunno. Probably because a lot of b.netters are angst-filled adolescent retards. But if you make a map, and put forth effort, and show an interest in fixing everything, down to the last detail, people will play it. Just make a map that you would feel proud of having your name on. Forget the focus on popularity. That comes next. Map-making has to come first.
Man what you just said was awsome. made me bring
to my eyes. lolReport, edit, etc...Posted by linux_junkie on 2004-08-01 at 23:25:43
Yes, it's quite moving. I actually stole that blurb from JFK's election speech. Or from that Jesus guy. One of their speeches. Really.