Tutorial Basic Map Making Process

[Skudgemuffin]

This isn't the greatest tutorial ever, and I wrote it in my spare time cus I was bored Don't be afraid to tell me it sucks, I know.

Clickish.

Or just read this :

1. Type of Map, and other info
The first thing you want to do is decide what type of map you want to make (AoS, TD, RPG, ORPG, ect.), and if it will be multiplayer. You might even try to make a hybrid of something (TD-RPG ).

2. Research
Lets say your making a Maze. Download other mazes and think of ways to make your maze unique (Like custom tilesets and skins, shops to buy Boots of Speed, ect.). (If your making a TD-RPG then you already have your ‘uniqueness’ )

3. Format
Plan out your terrain, units, heroes, ect. in Photoshop, Paint, or just draw it out before you go crazy in the World Editor.
It makes things look nice

4. Rough Map
Begin mapping the basic land features like mountains, rivers, hills, ect. and create your units and heroes. Import any custom skins, models, icons, and spells you plan to use in your map.

5. Details
Find some decent terraining tutorials and start adding details to your map. Don’t forget things like fog, sky, and other weather effects. Using some sounds also makes things look more professional.

Well, this wasn’t a very good ‘tutorial,’ but I still hoped it helped you in some way

 

[elmstfreddie]

Don't be afraid to tell me it sucks, I know.

You're going to regret saying that..!

 

[Skudgemuffin]

You're going to regret saying that..!

Hehe... you make me feel so special. Thank you.

 

[Hero]

Mini-Tutorial?

I can say it is too short..and doesn't give enough information to be a full blown tutorial..maybe add some other stuff to it..

Don't be afraid to tell me it sucks, I know.

Oh god and the flaming begins..

 

[chovynz]

It sucks.

Go read a tutorial on how to make tutorials

 

[Corkysmurf]

Clickish

2. Research
Lets say your making a Maze. Download other mazes and think of ways to make your maze unique (Like custom tilesets and skins, shops to buy Boots of Speed, ect.). (If your making a TD-RPG then you already have your ‘uniqueness’ )

Well, considering he said "Research", he did a mighty fine job on playgerising that Clickish thing :|

 

[chovynz]

I would guess he made that. At least I hope he made that. Otherwise he'd be doing major Plagarising. Which sucks.

 

[Corkysmurf]

I would guess he made that. At least I hope he made that. Otherwise he'd be doing major Plagarising. Which sucks.

Is that how you spell plagerism? I thought you just played with your erism... whatever. Surprisingly, I SERIOUSLY doubt he made that. Im giving you a warning anyways, most people dont like when people copy OTHER peoples stuff. Some1s gonna -rep you some time. Watch your back, they're always watching.

 

[PurgeandFire]

This isn't the greatest tutorial ever, and I wrote it in my spare time cus I was bored Don't be afraid to tell me it sucks, I know.

I'm pretty sure he wrote it. I don't think this is a great tutorial, but it is ok if someone needs hints or tips.

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