How do you make a map?

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How do you make a map?

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I've been wanting to for awhile...I just don't know how. Could you give me some info please.
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Re: How do you make a map?

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1. http://wiki.bzflag.org/Category:Map_Making
2. http://forums.bzflag.org/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=10489

Two quick searches... you will need to learn to search if you are going to make anything but the most rudimentary maps. The info is out there...
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K, thanks. :) Have you ever made one?
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Never, but my son has
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Cool. :) I've been playing for about 3 years and just wanted to try.
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Like Joevano said, you need to learn to search more... but as i know this is a topic i struggled with, im thinking about making a tutorial (in video form) soon about the basics of making a map by hand
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