Jailbreak map making

[itsmrpink]

so i am looking to start making some jailbreak maps. my friends make maps and they are teahing me how to use the programs they use. what programs are the best to use and once i have completed the map how would i go about presenting it to someone to get it put on the JB map list?



also i want to take a poll on peoples top 5 games and such for my JB map aswell as a general theme for it.

~PiNK

 

[Ryan]

This is probably best in the Mapping Forum. But i know there is Source SDK out there which is good.

 

[Zimmy]

Some helpful links provided by Rogue Sniper in the mapping forums: http://www.edge-gamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37637

In order to make a source map, you'll need to download Source SDK; if you don't have that, just go to your Steam library and click where it says All Games and go to Tools. There you can download Source SDK. When you load up SDK, from the menu choose Hammer Editor and you'll be set there.

As far as getting it on the jailbreak server, all maps need to be approved by Rogue Sniper and Cryptex before being accepted to be put on the Jail Server. For the basic requirements, see here: http://www.edge-gamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73266

Those are pretty general guidelines, in addition to not lagging, crashing, or breaking the game and/or the server. It also must past inspection by me which includes those but on how it looks, then Cryptex reviews it to make sure the content on the map is not breaking any Jail Rules.

 

[itsmrpink]

ty guys was very helpful.

 

[MGR]

Be sure to add lightbulbs.

 

[penguin]

lights are a must

 

[Muffs]

A disco is a must also

 

[Cryptex]

So are murderous ladders.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

So are murderous ladders.

Never killed me, so I don't know what you're talking about.

If you haven't mapped before, then don't start with Jail Maps.

 

[XxDoomxX]

Murderous doors
Lots of hiding/escape routes (its called Jailbreak for a reason)
Lightbulbs (fullbright = bad)
Ive always loved the air vent to death (Ts think their escaping haha)
Climb, bhop, maze. Gotta have the classics
A hidden gun or two
DISCOOOOOOOO

 

[Transparent_Shadow]

Start with something basic like gun game maps or de_ maps.Jail isn't all that hard just draw a layout out or something and plan it out a bit.

 

[Raul Tha Monk]

Hiden AWP is a must