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What do you want in a map,
Posted: Dec 6, 2008, 22:11:11
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i havent been able to make a propper map in ages because i've had mappers block. i have rescently started to expand more into texturing and making custom textures for the games Exhibit A. FPSBANANA > Textures > CS:S > Map Specific Retextures > Tile Floor 1

So, what im asking for is, your ideas, what you would like in a map, any custom textures for a map you think would be good, or any ideas for maps ( airport etc)

Help me spawnpoint, im stuck :O XD
Posted: Dec 6, 2008, 22:21:10
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I would like a map of this nature, with intricate vents and shoot holes for cts, and some wicked hiding place for Ts within the ship.



And I think this would be sick..




A jungle/rain forest based map with tree top sniping positions, great bunkers, and some crazy bushes were anyone can hide and ghost/stealth kill like rambo.


What do you think?
Posted: Dec 6, 2008, 22:25:09
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Yeah, make something like a jungle and hostages. like some group (i've forgotten the name :( RAF or FAR or something like that). i will be awesome!
Posted: Dec 7, 2008, 17:06:53
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Yeah, make something like a jungle and hostages. like some group (i've forgotten the name :( RAF or FAR or something like that). i will be awesome!

Well nothing too Socom'ish, it def have to have that CS.S touch.


But if anyone has the skills to make a map, the top two are posted above...


I wish I knew how to make maps. :sp:
Posted: Dec 7, 2008, 17:39:47
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Don't forget to add a lot of nice camping spots! :eek: Did I just say that? :o

The two above look really nice...although I think zm had a map with a big ship...and a little putt-putt boat. It was nice for a change.

The jungle one looks awesome!
Posted: Dec 7, 2008, 19:25:37
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I always thought it would be AWESOME of somebody made a map of an old gothic cathedral or something. It would be a de_map and one of the bombsites would be like the altar and the other would be down in the catacombs below the church (yes there would be a network of caves and catacombs that linked up with the church). The Terrorists would spawn on one side of the town and the CTs on the other. Each would have access to the tunnel network and a path to the church. Cts would enter the church thru the back and have quick access to stairs/ladder to get up to the upper levels and/or roof. Ts could enter thru the front doors or like a side entrance that led to a series of small rooms (like classrooms or something).

Idk...I think it would be pretty fun :D :D
Posted: Dec 7, 2008, 19:54:25
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Its already been made...

FPSBANANA > Maps > CS:S > Bomb/Defuse > de_spirits
Posted: Dec 7, 2008, 20:45:55
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Its already been made...

FPSBANANA > Maps > CS:S > Bomb/Defuse > de_spirits


Personally I was looking for something along these lines..








I apologize about the sizing of the pictures, but I was looking for a real, hardcore jungle theme.

Just like the movie "Predator 1"..
Posted: Dec 8, 2008, 00:05:16
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a jungle map would FTW
Posted: Dec 8, 2008, 01:39:32
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a jungle map would FTW


Yea brother! But not any jungle map, a true hardcore jungle map, with mini rivers, lakes, ponds, and so many trees and bushes it would make a gardener have a heart attack! lol

I dont know how to make maps, but if anyone wants to truely give it a shot, and do it right, I know it would become an instant HIT!!!
Posted: Dec 8, 2008, 03:03:20
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True that type of map would be an instant hit except for one thing. It can't be done easily.

1: The amount of time to make it in that much detail would make it near enough impossible.
2: An online game such as css (yes others can go into this much detail) cannot handle too many, entities, objects etc whilst maintaining a high level of gameplay.
3: The size of the map would be limited for both the above reasons.

The reason for me knowing (or claiming to know) is because for the last 3 years I have tried to complete cs_bank, yes not a jungle map, however I have tried to incorporate as much detail as possible and I have tried to maintain an air of realism.

So I would encourage anyone who is willing to undertake this.
Posted: Dec 8, 2008, 15:48:21
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True that type of map would be an instant hit except for one thing. It can't be done easily.

1: The amount of time to make it in that much detail would make it near enough impossible.
2: An online game such as css (yes others can go into this much detail) cannot handle too many, entities, objects etc whilst maintaining a high level of gameplay.
3: The size of the map would be limited for both the above reasons.

The reason for me knowing (or claiming to know) is because for the last 3 years I have tried to complete cs_bank, yes not a jungle map, however I have tried to incorporate as much detail as possible and I have tried to maintain an air of realism.

So I would encourage anyone who is willing to undertake this.


Very good points I did not take into consideration, Well I too would encourage anyone who is willing to make any custom map for that matter.

Is their a certain Map maker program that I can buy/download so maybe I can give it a try?

Or do only a select few have this ability?




George
Posted: Dec 8, 2008, 21:52:09
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No not really. go here : http://www.smje.co.uk/files/mapguidelines.pdf

this will tell you where to start
Posted: Dec 9, 2008, 16:03:31
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No not really. go here : http://www.smje.co.uk/files/mapguidelines.pdf

this will tell you where to start


Hey thanks! Site looked pretty informative, and I also googled a few different searches and found some pretty cool layers and what not.


I appreciate the help. Thank you!




George
Posted: Dec 13, 2008, 00:30:41
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Hmm... don't know if this sort of server is out, but something like the map Downpour off Call of Duty 4, it has various hiding spots, good bomb planting areas, areas of close combat and long range combat and I think it would be amazing for 20-24 player capacities. Also the weather and surroundings in that map help in making it enjoyable. :D

Deja
Posted: Dec 13, 2008, 14:51:10
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i like texture maps texture city texture jungle the maps made of orange boxes =] i also like maps that arent the same spawn fot both teams i like it when the map isnt just the same for both sides like simpsons arena i like ones like texture city =]
Posted: Dec 18, 2008, 04:22:54
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I think you should make a cs_canada map, it would be a big frozen lake and the ct's have to save some hockey players at one end.
Posted: Dec 23, 2008, 03:52:36
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Lol Swirsk.....

I Like Maps with a balance but i do like maps like CS_Assault where there is a team advantage.

If the CTs play properly they can win easily :)
Posted: Mar 18, 2009, 21:46:26
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i could use some ideas to make a map too
=D
Posted: Mar 19, 2009, 02:09:17
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i love maps that are original and and aren't cheap, barely modded knockoffs of old maps that come bundled with games, but don't put in so many things that it becomes only playable to people that have an advanced understanding of advanced controls (i.e dont make cars/vehicles a main part of the map--99.9% of players dont know how to drive them).

anyway, i hope that helped.... :cool1:
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