Making a Map

[Funn3lcak3s]

Alright ive been "making a Jail map" (using that pretty loosely at the moment) and what ive been wondering if people have any tips, tricks and things to avoid while making a map for Jail.


Funn3lcak3s

 

[Time]

Good luck with it

 

[CP3Nation-Cowboys]

I dont have any tips but i hope that you do well on it!

 

[PhaseXero]

I have only two big tips.

1) Research a lot of jail maps figure out the layouts and how the Ts and CTs would move around, rebel, etc. It's all about the gameplay. I would look into break_final as an excellent example of a map with nothing but is a lot of fun because you can rebel and escape easily. Challenge for both teams.

2) Plan / draw / sketch your map out before you start making it. Nothing is worse than spending 50 hours and finding out your map isn't going to cut it. Look into other maps like i've said, architecture etc, whatever stimulates your mind. Even if your technical skills don't cut it, you can learn on the way.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

A) DO NOT RELEASE your first 10 - 20 maps. NO JUST NO

B) Take your time, rushed maps end badly

C) Rome did not take over night to build. Take it slowly, make it look nice, have it run and play with out a problem.

 

[Funn3lcak3s]

I would look into break_final as an excellent example of a map with nothing but is a lot of fun because you can rebel and escape easily.

Where should i go to download it and other similar maps?

 

[lotus blade]

A) DO NOT RELEASE your first 10 - 20 maps. NO JUST NO

B) Take your time, rushed maps end badly

C) Rome did not take over night to build. Take it slowly, make it look nice, have it run and play with out a problem.

i agree with Rogue

 

[Frazar]

yo dude... we all have been there when making a map
Remember some key things.

1) Follow what Rogue said
2) http://edgegamers.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=678 <--- mapping corner of forums
3) Most of us frequent the mapping channel in vent (right under general rooms) if you have any questions dont be afraid to come and ask... you might not get a direct answer right away, but that is because im messing with you
4) DO NOT... DO NOT make it nothing but trivia. There are plenty of ideas you can think of.
5) Remember, have fun, take it one room at a time. If you dont like what you have... you will come back to it someday

 

[xanderharrison]

Goodluck bro and not matter what the end result is, bad or good, its experience, so just stick with things you and other people liked and change the bad stuff, all part of the process of learning, good luck

 

[Teh_Legend]

Goodluck man im still working on mine its been like a month so yeah what rogue said take it slow no need to rush it that'll ruin it.

 

[Captain Nighthawk]

Making maps takes time and patience, your first map will never be good, you have to learn the tips and tricks :]

 

[Ryan]

Good luck on it

 

[ENZ0]

good luck and i wanna see new map if u make one

 

[Jimmy Kudo]

I want to test that map out

I just want to test maps that people never play before

 

[PhaseXero]

Where should i go to download it and other similar maps?

Fpsbanana.com will be your new home, great for maps, tutorials, textures and what not.

Break_final is one of the maps played on eGO servers so you should have a copy in your map folder.

Just download a bunch of maps from these two locations in fpsbanana
BA_Jail Maps
JB_Jail Maps

Place them in your map folder, normally: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\Your User Name\counter-strike source\cstrike\maps