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Report, edit, etc...Posted by SP_Gshock on 2004-11-13 at 03:13:04

I am a newb map maker and i just now get the point of map making and stuff so what kind of map should i start out making

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Screwed on 2004-11-13 at 04:54:09

you can start with bounds. They are good for your to be familiar with hyper triggers, timing, wait blocks and some commonly used actions.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Robi on 2004-11-13 at 06:46:56

Just find an simple original good idea, and it'll be good map....
for the idea, i dunno.... maybe read some "how make a good gameplaying map" tutorials

Report, edit, etc...Posted by KaboomHahahein on 2004-11-13 at 10:02:52

Well. how I started was that I opened a map that I liked and studied the triggers. Then try to modify it for personnaly uses ( don't play on b-net) then later when you are ready make simple maps. Bounds. madness etc. Then soon you will leanr all the triggers and make more complex maps. Come here if you have problems!

Report, edit, etc...Posted by BeeR_KeG on 2004-11-13 at 10:58:46

First of all start modifying unprotected maps and test the effects.
Then Start making Special Forces maps.
Bounds.
Defenses.
Arenas.
Then the famous RPG's.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by SP_Gshock on 2004-11-13 at 12:06:02

Thanks Guy that help alot i read about the tutorials at like 12 this morning and learn quite a bit

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QUOTE(BeeR_KeG[eM] @ Nov 13 2004, 07:58 AM)

First of all start modifying unprotected maps and test the effects.
Then Start making Special Forces maps.
Bounds.
Defenses.
Arenas.
Then the famous RPG's.
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What kind of defense game do u suggest i make i have tried a spiral def but i gave that up and decided to try something a bit easier(couldn't figure out how to make the life blowup if a monster got to the middle)

Report, edit, etc...Posted by BeeR_KeG on 2004-11-13 at 12:16:45

You might want to look in the Tutorials for some trigger systems. it can be found at the top navigation bar.

Trigger

Description:

Life Subtraction

Players:

¤ All Players

Conditions:

¤ Player X Controls at least one unit at "Middle"

Actions:

¤ Remove one X Unit at "Middle"

¤ Remove one "Life Unit" at Anywhere

¤ Preserve trigger

It's quite simple when a monster got to the middle, you just remove one monster and one life in the same trigger. Then use Preserve trigger to make it happen multiple Times.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by LegacyWeapon on 2004-11-13 at 12:20:18

The way to begin mapmaking is to experiment with Starcraft Campaign Editor (the one that comes with Starcraft).
Play around, make some defend the temple games, make some kill the enemy games. Make some protect this building games. Make some alliance games. Then get the mapmaking package for average mapmakers and experiment with stacking and vision. Make a defense/bound game. Perhaps a survival game. Then when you are finally a decent mapmaker, read the tutorials and tips and tricks. Learn hyper trigger theory and read about the new concepts that come up. Finally make some RPG's or other fun maps and experiment with square tiles.

http://www.staredit.net/index.php?download=1392
Mapmaking Package

Report, edit, etc...Posted by SP_Gshock on 2004-11-13 at 15:44:08

QUOTE(LegacyWeapon @ Nov 13 2004, 09:20 AM)

ok cool thank i will take your advice but.... I don't excatly know what a bound game is

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2004-11-13 at 19:02:25

a bound is where you must avoid objects and get to the other side.
For starters... Don't make a bound there just too hard...
Try making a rpg there simple and easy...
Or try making a sniper map....

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Drakiel on 2004-11-13 at 19:04:21

Actually, I learned off of MASSERS...
You learn a LOT of the basics when creating massers.
Bring unit to location, respawn at other locations, heroes, timing, etc...
Not to mention it's very simplistic.

Good luck!

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Foamy on 2004-11-13 at 21:27:05

Melee....

Jk. Well, a simple Hack n' slash map... so-called RPG.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Forsaken on 2004-11-15 at 00:13:34

I say Start with Bound//melee

then start making Defense

then make basic RPG's

Then combine different kinds like a RPG with a bound type feel just the more you make the more you learn

Report, edit, etc...Posted by WellMad on 2004-11-15 at 14:32:33

When I first started making maps, I started by changing maps others had made! ie ->Maze def, by changeing the units in a round then looking at how all the triggers fixed togeter to make the game work.
Then changing the map layout! and the way the uits move about!( i never opened these maps to b.net as they were not mine to do that with.

Hope this helps.

Craig

Report, edit, etc...Posted by eXiLe on 2004-11-16 at 15:23:35

Try making a few bounds and then defense.
If you're ready, prepare to make an RPG, which makes mapmaking fun.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Staredit.Net Essence on 2004-11-17 at 16:56:49

I always made my own maps, I never edited another map, but I did look at them. However, playing around with other peoples maps is a good idea, just don't play it on B.net or the creator will be upset. Also, look at each of the triggers a few times in the first weekk when making your first map. Then, you'll start to rememebr some of the possible trigger actions and conditions which will let you learn faster.

Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zero on 2004-11-17 at 17:02:17

You could start making a map..while using evrey AI and other things on your map...thats how i started out

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