The First Thing Done
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Lacry
L6: Sharp Member
- Feb 25, 2019
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Well, i don't have a lot of time making maps but i usually start with an idea of what im going to do and start thinking in fun zones to play, after that i make a sketch of the idea and from the concept i start blocking the map in Hammer from there is making adjustment and a lot of test. But maybe there is other ways to do it, for me this one is the most useful.
Wyvern
Certified TF2 Cartographer
- Feb 16, 2018
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Welcome to the community!
I would look over the sticky threads under the Tutorials & Resources forums when it comes to setting up your first map: https://tf2maps.net/forums/tutorials-resources.57/
As for my personal method, I usually begin by sketching out a a base plan of my map(basic geometry, crucial level features, etc.) on a piece of paper. This step is often overlooked by new mappers, but I can tell you from personal experience that this method helps tremendously, as having a set plan pretty much guides you through development. A common mistake many new mappers make is placing down a gigantic brush and putting stuff on top of it. DO NOT DO THIS! This method of building 'kills' height variation, and makes for a really terrible area to play on; I know because I've created many maps with this method. I hope that this helps, and once again, welcome!
I would look over the sticky threads under the Tutorials & Resources forums when it comes to setting up your first map: https://tf2maps.net/forums/tutorials-resources.57/
As for my personal method, I usually begin by sketching out a a base plan of my map(basic geometry, crucial level features, etc.) on a piece of paper. This step is often overlooked by new mappers, but I can tell you from personal experience that this method helps tremendously, as having a set plan pretty much guides you through development. A common mistake many new mappers make is placing down a gigantic brush and putting stuff on top of it. DO NOT DO THIS! This method of building 'kills' height variation, and makes for a really terrible area to play on; I know because I've created many maps with this method. I hope that this helps, and once again, welcome!