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I've made a Dust2 article apparently!
Posted:
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:19 amby Psy
I've was just cleaning out my mod work folder and came across this...
Mapping Theory – Dissection of the Classics
The purpose of this tutorial or “guide” is to show the building blocks of what makes a good map by looking at the official Valve map that everybody (near enough) loves, dust2.
I will be focusing on architectural details (brush work) and the layout (gameplay and flow) of each map and how they both affect the popularity of the maps.
What are architectural details?
When I talk about architectural details, I am referring to the shape of the map and what makes the level unique and pleasing to the eyes. Every map is made up of brushes which are moved around 3 axis, the X axis, the Y axis and the Z axis. These brushes can be manipulated and changed to form more interesting shapes instead of simple blocks. Pillars, Arches, Rooftops all count as architectural details.
What is a layout?
A layout is usually drawn out before the map is even started. It shows what goes where, how every area is connected and what each area is supposed to actually be.
Time to look at Dust2!
Do you think I should finish this article? I think it would be helpful to anybody new to mapping.
Posted:
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:27 amby Blink
I would say don't bother mate, Dave J has
pretty much covered it most superbly.
Posted:
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:29 amby Psy
Ah yes. I've read that before. Maybe I could dissect another popular map like cs_office?
Posted:
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:30 amby Sauce
yes, start a new one on a different map.
and the plural of axis is axes.
GGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Posted:
Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:06 pmby Mr. Happy
map dissection would be really cool.
perhaps do 2 or 3 mp maps and 2 or 3 sp maps?
Posted:
Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:08 pmby Penney
David Johnston is sooo dreamy
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Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:53 pmby Bema
Deffinatly take a look at a map. Those sort of articles are brilliant. Dust2 probably is out of the question due to the past attenion but you should look at some maps.
Heres a suggestion...how about you look at an official map (such as Office) and highlight what makes it great. THEN go onto look at a brilliant map made by some one in the community to highlight how they followed similar techniques or what makes that map so great.
Remind people you don't have to be a proffesional to create something deserving of praise.
Posted:
Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:34 pmby Garrador
Bema wrote:Deffinatly take a look at a map. Those sort of articles are brilliant. Dust2 probably is out of the question due to the past attenion but you should look at some maps.
Heres a suggestion...how about you look at an official map (such as Office) and highlight what makes it great. THEN go onto look at a brilliant map made by some one in the community to highlight how they followed similar techniques or what makes that map so great.
Remind people you don't have to be a proffesional to create something deserving of praise.
Great idea I must say.
Posted:
Tue Jul 10, 2007 3:57 pmby Psy
...And now I have something to do.
Posted:
Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:42 pmby Bema
And the rest of us will have something worth while to read!
Posted:
Tue Jul 10, 2007 10:52 pmby Blink
If you want I can post it in the Articles section and promote it via there, that's if you want to write it for lopers.
Re: I've made a Dust2 article apparently!
Posted:
Thu May 22, 2008 9:25 pmby Psy
So I've recently decided to start this again with the intent of finishing it.
I'm going to start with Dustbowl and if people like it I'll start to write more covering other games, custom maps, and maybe mods too.
Might as well have it hosted here at 'lopers.
Re: I've made a Dust2 article apparently!
Posted:
Thu May 22, 2008 9:27 pmby Blink
Psycho wrote:So I've recently decided to start this again with the intent of finishing it.
I'm going to start with Dustbowl and if people like it I'll start to write more covering other games, custom maps, and maybe mods too.
Might as well have it hosted here at 'lopers.
Nearly a year later lol.
Re: I've made a Dust2 article apparently!
Posted:
Thu May 22, 2008 11:07 pmby vcool
Exactly, and when he needs to work on something! >.<
But I am looking forward to it.
Re: I've made a Dust2 article apparently!
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Sat May 24, 2008 8:37 amby theblahman
Great. I love Dustbowl. Favourite map ever!