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Posted by Natus on Wed Apr 20th at 4:10pm 2005

i am somehow unable to finish my maps, everytime im about 80% done and the map only needs the last detailing work, i get a better idea for a new map, i dont know why im telling you guys this, but its truly annoying smiley
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Posted by habboi on Wed Apr 20th at 4:13pm 2005

Yes I know what you mean!
Take a look at my profile to see like 3 maps that are not finished due to lazyness.

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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Wed Apr 20th at 4:25pm 2005

I know what you mean.

I just get sick of looking at the same brushes in Hammer. I guess the best thing to do is just try to get the map done as quick as possible, before you lose enthusiasm. I think it may have something to do with the fact that in the beginning there's so much potential, and any work you do yields big impressive results. As the map comes down to minor tweaking and polish... it's harder to continue.




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Posted by Leperous on Wed Apr 20th at 4:27pm 2005

So delete the bits you don't like, and replace them with the best bits out of your other new maps?



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Posted by Dark|Killer on Wed Apr 20th at 4:51pm 2005

I have the same problem, unable to finish maps...SO ANNOYING !!! [addsig]



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Posted by thursday- on Wed Apr 20th at 5:21pm 2005

I had that! Now Serenity is done! Nice time for me to advertise my website too!

http://www.jamesdeth.co.uk

Latest map file is here though: http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=92001

Also just stick at it, I did that. It pays off and you get something in the end of it smiley
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Posted by French Toast on Wed Apr 20th at 7:49pm 2005

I have the same problem, oh well. Whatever. Yeah. [addsig]



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Posted by rs6 on Wed Apr 20th at 9:42pm 2005

i hav ethis problem too. Risht now i have 3 incomplete maps. It helps when you get bored to go to another map, then when you get bored with that map go to teh first map again, and its an endless cycle. [addsig]



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Posted by Kage_Prototype on Wed Apr 20th at 9:50pm 2005

I had this problem. Then I pretty much stopped mapping.
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Posted by fishy on Wed Apr 20th at 11:36pm 2005

don't start out with the idea that you're making a map. think of it more like making areas or places or things that might be nice to have as part of a map. you wont get so distracted with thoughts of a bigger picture that way. once its nice and polished, put it away and forget about it.

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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Wed Apr 20th at 11:40pm 2005

I agree to some extent. Most of my urges to map come from trying to build a particular building, or area... or test out a particular entity. However, if all you do is create little polished "test maps" wont that stop you from ever creating something with a good and cohesive layout?




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Posted by fishy on Thu Apr 21st at 3:52am 2005

no, but it'd leave you better placed to do justice to any decent layout that you might come up with later.

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Posted by Myrk- on Thu Apr 21st at 9:22am 2005

I get the same problem with most maps... I tend to find I end out remaking them about 2 years later from starting lol... I find if I have a really good unique texture set it helps me to finish it too- alot more style in it :P

BTW Nice website thursday-

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Posted by SpiKeRs on Thu Apr 21st at 9:31am 2005

Not ever really had a problem finishing maps before because i like the satisfying feeling of finishing 1 and getting it out there.

The point by fishy is an interesting 1. With my current map (cs_bullettheory), I am sorta building it that way. i've created about 5 seperate rooms/sections for the map and I am only now focusing on how they will all connect together and Ive not had as much enjoyment from making a map in ages.

The thing that always annoyed me in the past was having to do the niggly little details and tidying near the end of the maps development. By creating smaller seperate sections, I only have to focus on doing the niggly stuff in that small area and it becomes enjoyable rather than a chore.





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Posted by Orpheus on Thu Apr 21st at 9:38am 2005

right now, my problem is motivation. its my busy time of year for my job so i am always on a run, or home sleepy from the last one.

however, of all my HL1 maps, finishing them was no issue because none of my maps have a theme and adding/subtracting things didn't harm the outcome.

if you are having trouble finishing a map, chose a non-themed design and see if you can complete one.

after that, you will either decide to continue with the non-design method, or you may even have gotten over the hump and can finish one of your others. smiley

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Posted by Natus on Thu Apr 21st at 11:06am 2005

so maybe i should have a break with the current map and try to finish some of the other maps?
that sounds ok, but right now i have to kill the ant thats walking around on my keyboard

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Posted by KoRnFlakes on Thu Apr 21st at 1:32pm 2005

Its hard m8. I actually got quite depressed about it at one stage, tbh in the end I just gave up mapping altogether, some of us just arnt built for it.
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Posted by Natus on Thu Apr 21st at 2:04pm 2005

gasp :O
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Posted by Andrei on Thu Apr 21st at 3:26pm 2005

What's hard for me is figuring out what to make. I sometimes make a room and panic, not knowing what to do next. Believe me, lack of inspiration is horrible ! smiley
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Posted by Addicted to Morphine on Thu Apr 21st at 3:29pm 2005

Do any mappers out there sit down and draw out and design their entire maps before they start working on it? Or do most people just come up with an idea for a specific part of a map and then expand on it?

I've never drawn out an entire map before, although I have drawn out some ideas for a major or important section.





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