well, i draw in an architectural style, under the influence of my daily life....sheetA detail C2....so maps and map parts get working titles, and the names are then tweeked to fit....or replaced altogether......depends on the direction im coming from i spose.....
Doc B...
[addsig]I think a name can be helpful in pulling a map together in terms of the 'theme' sometimes. I know my first map suffered from lack of a consistent theme; after that I tried to focus each map more closely. Using a specific texture set helps the 'theming' of a map, too.
I have to say that the Unreal community sure as hell comes up with much more colorful and interesting names for their maps than the HL community. Then again, those Unreal maps are so purty they probably get all poetic thinking about them lol!
I started doing rough plans for a HL2 DM map this morning. I am planning on naming it Electrode, since the centerpiece will be a massive generator room. Sci-fi theme with lots of shiny metal. Assuming I ever have time to get any work done on it.
Someone should do hldm_barbie based on the Barbie Dream Home. That would be an instant classic.
I usually let my maps find their own name. Either that, or I start with the name, and it helps me hold the theme of the map in place (as stated in above post). But, I really kind of like to leave it open; seems like if the name hits you, it also signals that you have reached a certain point with the map, where its identity has started to emerge. Of course, most of my Op4/Hl maps had no theme constraints, and were free to morph into whatever they wanted.
"Feculence" is an abstract noun, not an adjective 
Great name though!
I'm not sure I have enough maps to contribute much to this discussion, but I never name them at the beginning - I just number them (gmdm1; gmdm2). The name comes later - either part way through, or even right at the end.
"Feculence" is an abstract noun, not an adjective Great name though!
Meh... I knew adjective wasn't quite right, but I couldn't think what else to call it. I guess what I mean is that I like to use obscure words that are highly descriptive. Honestly though, you gave me the idea with "apotheosis".
Hehe, you saw that too. I was hoping for someone to point that out.
[addsig] I've only seen the commercials so don't give me any hostility.
Back on topic now.
[addsig]ActionPack
Well, uh, its... um, packed with Action The name should imply things like HollyWood style action, such as, things exploding for no reason, constant screen vibrating, and continuous and fast paced movement in game. A techno beat style music would suit this best, or any music with a nice good action/thumping beat to it.
