SirIchBeenCool's Awesome new map (my first)

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SirIchBeenCool's Awesome new map (my first)

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this is my first (hopefully not only) map.
It will be ctf and will probally be added to.
Hope you like it!!

p.s. need host for it
p.s.s. if the picture doesn't work tell me plz so i can try to fix it...
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heres the new one
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While I know it's your first map, and though it is still in progress, I thought I'd point out a couple of things.

First, not sure why you have negative sized objects, but it's probably a good idea to refrain from making those.

Secondly, very large, stretched objects fill up the map, but they offer very little playing tactics or looks to your map. Try making smaller pyramids or blocks to jump on, hide behind, bounce shots off of, etc.

And do not take this as a "YOU ARE TERRIBLE" post, because that is not what it is intended to do at all.

Here's a (bad) screenshot for all of you who can't host a server or use BZEdit.
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i see what you mean it doess look empty...but i just started playing around with it so it shouldnt be awesome just yet....but it will be
Ill get to work on it and i should get a newer version or it soon.
I dont know how to make screenshots because my comp is dumb so could you do it?... thx
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To take screenshots, press prt scr on your keyboard, then open paint and paste it in. If you can host it locally, simply press F5 to take one. If that doesn't work, I dunno what to do.

Anyways, it looks like you could use some more objects, but make them small.
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thx for hte tip boinkage, here is the radically chnaged one with fewer pyrimids and more st zones.. much better
-~PLEASE RESPOND IF YOU SEE THIS MAP~- i need ideas and coments!
ok i cant get it on becuase it is too big (1mb) so it is in BZedit formant...sorry guys
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Save the screenshots in JPEG format so they will be small enough to attach here.
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heres another one minor changes.. mini maze type things for cover and hiding spots... some other minor changes that you probally cant see...
plz respond wiht ideas!!!!!!!!
-thx
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Post by Easy Target »

still looks a little empty, maybe try adding (like DW said) a few littler pyramids on the ground and maybe a few smaller walls (if using rico) to provide rico opportunities, cuz pyramids dont offer rico. other than that you're onto something :D
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Easy Target wrote: cuz pyramids dont offer rico.
thats not true i would say they offer the most rico. just depends on the map. but on most maps they are awesome for rico.
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heres the best one so far many new secret hiding spots and shooting postisions... hope you like it!!

btw i need help with names have a few lined up but im open to ideas :)

also most importantly i need a host...

p.s. if you open a sever to play this post some screenies here plz i cant do them... thx for the help!
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heres the best one yet
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i have finally tested it due to Easy Target's help (thx man)
I have some work to do but now it will be much better thx to easy target! can get screenies now and will have them on next versions
THIS IS ALL THX TO EASY TARGET (clap*clap*clap*)
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anything i can do to help man, dont be afraid to pm me if you have any more questions :D
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here is the new one with some minor changes just to the apperance and sercretly (idk if that is a word or not :) ) i have some screenies but i cannot jump yet so they are at ground lvl sry...
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Post by SirIchBeenCool »

if you are interested in getting ubove picures heres the map... have fun on it!! I dont think i added this one on my recent post
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Post by Easy Target »

looks pretty good so far, try adding a few more "things" on the ground to provide more cover, unless you want the people to actually dodge, oh god!!!!!!! lol jk, I see where you are going with this, its looking pretty good keep it up!!! 8)
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ducktape wrote:
Easy Target wrote: cuz pyramids dont offer rico.
thats not true i would say they offer the most rico. just depends on the map. but on most maps they are awesome for rico.
by that i meant that you cant shoot the person behind you off a pyramid, you will need a wall, or a flat surface. Pyramids offer good rico if you are shooting a person above you such as wings and stuff... unless you add an upside down pyramid above that, then the bullet would come back down and offer a little more rico :wink:
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Post by ducatiwannabe »

Looks like it's developing nicely. You're doing much better on object placement. It's starting to look a lot more playable.

Can't wait to see final map in Map Releases! Don't have time to test the current .bzw on my server, though.

Until we meet again!
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Here....Is.....The...Final......ONE...!!!!
I have finally thought of a name... "SirIchBeenCool's X-factor"
like it?.... here are some screenies on it..sry still on grd lvl and mostly have them for the radar...Also the map if included...
still dont have a host...(NN plz respond on pm i need to know if you can host my maps!)
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this pic is for the radar mianly..unless you like the bricks...
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upper paths lead and dump of onto the bases...allowing more ctf play
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Post by Easy Target »

pretty good, lets see how it plays out... and lets see if it has playability

what are the configs gonna be on teh map? :?:
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SirIchBeenCool wrote:Here....Is.The...Final......ONE...!!!!
I have finally thought of a name... "SirIchBeenCool's X-factor"
like it?.... here are some screenies on it..sry still on grd lvl and mostly have them for the radar...Also the map if included...
still dont have a host...(NN plz respond on pm i need to know if you can host my maps!)
If it's the final one, then shouldn't you have made that post under the Map Releases forum? Also make sure to pick a license for your map file so that other know how we can use it. The post at the top of the Map Releases forum should give you some info about licenses.
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Post by Easy Target »

quick question for blast, ... do we need a map license if we only post screen shots:?:
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Easy Target wrote:quick question for blast, ... do we need a map license if we only post screen shots:?:
I know i'm not Blast, but No you dont. You dont even need one to post a map. You get a license if you want no one to Take it and say its theres its like a Copy right. Here is a site i use for Map licenses. http://creativecommons.org/

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ducktape wrote:You dont even need one to post a map. You get a license if you want no one to Take it and say its theres its like a Copy right.
Um, wrong. Licensing "comprises the permissions, rights and restrictions imposed on software" that people have (source - yes, I know using Wikipedia as a source is evil, but this is the most convenient source for you to understand. Ask any IP lawyer and they will tell you the same thing.). With no license, it is only right to automatically assume the person owns full copyright and you have absolutely no rights at all, except where copyright law permits (such as fair use). An OSI-approved or Creative Commons license is a must if you post the actual map source on the BZBB. This license can not allow the creator of the work to require "if you host this, you must do this..." or require notification of any kind.

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