Mapping idias

I have now just installed hl valve hammer etc and i can't think of any ideas to map.
Here is the basics:

• <DIV align=left>Must be for hldm (Half-Life death match)</DIV></LI>
• <DIV align=left>Is not a killbox</DIV></LI>
• <DIV align=left>Has alot of details</DIV></LI>
• <DIV align=left>No extra Textures</DIV></LI>

Thanks in advance
Pegs

Um... try and think of your own ideas. Not being mean I swear. If you look at mapping sites (i.e. http://hotdeathdiner.com you will see close to 500 maps posted there. Use ideas that appeal to you. Remember, this game has been around for over 5 years. My own personal map collection is in the thousands. Also, don't hold up any high hopes of impressing these salty Half life dawgs around here. Just make the map that you would like to play and make it as best as you can. Use the tutorials section and those of other websites to achieve certain goals you may have trouble achieving. Whatever you do, keep your posts in the correct forum subjects!. I have seen many a person get flamed for doing this. Best of luck.

If you're stuck for a good map idea, why not experiment with the editor for a while? Read up on tutorials, play around with lighting, create basic events (like lifts or sound effects) and generally learn what works well and what doesn't. Specifically, you should find out about VISblocking and how to use it well.

The result of experimenting like this is that you gain an understanding of what the game is capable of and how to do it. That will help you select and refine ideas in the future.

You could always try getting ideas from films. A given film will have dozens of varrying types of area, many of which may be suitable for basing a map on. Another idea is to think of a place in the world you like (e.g. a city), then look on google image search for pictures of this place - these can not only give you a theme, but can sometimes give specific area ideas.

If you're stuck for ideas then download some maps other people have made and have a look see at what they've done. One of the best maps ever made for HLDM that uses only the origional texture set is a map called dry_dock which is a huge dock basically which utilises some very simple archittechure with some of the best frags you'll have in a HLDM level.

/mini review

Most ideas have been already done.... I suggest reading tutorials about archetecture here, then get ideas about what kind of archetecture you like to buil, personaly for me its combining rocks with a touch of "questionable ethics", then from they style of archtecture you like, make a "Black Mesa" facility, if you tie a HL DM map to black mesa, it makes things look great, but thats just my opinion.

A common thing to do when you are just starting out is to map your house. it won't be a release worthy map, but youwill learn allot in the process.

One way I have always gotten ideas was to just look at the tuturials and try somthing new with every map. nuclear_research (http://www.snarkpit.com/maps.php?download=219) began as an exercise in the use of env_beam and ReNoesque hallways. Manthren started as an experiment in triangle terrain. my section in the pitcrew map2 is quite an exercise in the use of func_trains. I have many more maps I never posted anything about which were targeted on other more basic things.

Another great thing to try is rats maps. they are horrible for r_speeds so you can't put much detail in, but the inspiration is right in the room with you. I think I've made two or three in all.

i would do i have tried amd + i am moving soon so i will do that at my new house.

SCHOOL MAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wil5on said:
SCHOOL MAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAAH NOOOOOOO

matt said:

wil5on said:
SCHOOL MAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAAH NOOOOOOO

AAAAH YEEEEEES

wil5on said:

matt said:

wil5on said:
SCHOOL MAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AAAAH NOOOOOOO

AAAAH YEEEEEES

ok, just no then.

There is nothing wrong with school maps, if you do it right.

Weeeeell....
The problem with schools is that many of them are just corridors with dead-end rooms attached --> Bloody boring, to map AND to play.

True, I suppose it depends on the school really. I've always gone to schools that seem to make good CS maps... DM maps also, but I dont play or know anyone who plays HLDM :razz:

Pegs -> Try a crate warehouse or something for your first map.

wil5on said:
True, I suppose it depends on the school really. I've always gone to schools that seem to make good CS maps... DM maps also, but I dont play or know anyone who plays HLDM :razz:

Pegs -> Try a crate warehouse or something for your first map.

I like to HLDM its fun there bits go everywhere and......... anyway i am now creating a Lab sort of thing (I will show you some pictures when i release the beta)+ this aint my first map check out ts_terrace thats my first