Map themes

[Nikon]

I know I've asked this a lot lately, but I really think ladder needs new maps. And now that I have a bamboo drawing tablet, I'm open to a lot more ideas than I was before cause I have a lot more ability. Sooooo.... Any good theme ideas you guys have for maps? I'm really gonna try to get some maps flowing so we can get a map refresh on ladder.

[Aki1024]

I had an awesome idea that I typed to you in game when you asked in either test or ladder. Right before I hit enter, you left the game. I don't remember the idea anymore.

[Flexio]

Originally Posted by Aki1024

Right before I hit enter, you left the game. I don't remember the idea anymore.

If you still sent the message, it should be in your chat_log file. Did you check there?

[Nikon]

Originally Posted by Aki1024

I had an awesome idea that I typed to you in game when you asked in either test or ladder. Right before I hit enter, you left the game. I don't remember the idea anymore.

DARN IT! that sucks, sorry man. tell me if you remember. flexio, I looked for a while, didn't find it, but also didn't look through the whole thing.

[Flexio]

Originally Posted by Nikon

flexio, I looked for a while, didn't find it, but also didn't look through the whole thing.

I meant his. You wouldn't be able to see it because you disconnected from the server but he would.

[Nikon]

Originally Posted by Flexio

I meant his. You wouldn't be able to see it because you disconnected but he would.

Ooh, yeah that makes sense.

[elxir]

Originally Posted by Aki1024

I had an awesome idea that I typed to you in game when you asked in either test or ladder. Right before I hit enter, you left the game. I don't remember the idea anymore.

chat log is OP

[Aki1024]

Using a top down view like planepark, the planes are ships out on the water with islands for obstacles. On each side is a beach with a light house.
I'm fairly sure someone else said this idea, but I don't recall who.

The planes have been shrunk and put into a computer. They fly on a circuit board with resistors, diodes, and chips to block their path. eg 1, 2

[Nikon]

Both good suggestions, I'll see if I can take either of them on with my drawing skills (which don't exist)

[[Y]]

Originally Posted by Nikon

Both good suggestions, I'll see if I can take either of them on with my drawing skills (which don't exist)

Good thing you bought a bamboo drawing tablet.

[Nikon]

Originally Posted by [Y]

Good thing you got a bamboo drawing tablet for christmas.

charssssssss

[Nikon]

I'm once again looking for ideas, yes I'm going to make more maps... And keep it mind I'm looking for ideas that I can draw. I've used rocks a lot cause you can make them any shape you wish, so I can really design the map how I want. Other map ideas don't make such good maps.

[PACMAN]

Jungle

Garden

Horizon

Temple

SkyLine

Aura

[silent skies]

Originally Posted by Nikon

I'm once again looking for ideas, yes I'm going to make more maps... And keep it mind I'm looking for ideas that I can draw. I've used rocks a lot cause you can make them any shape you wish, so I can really design the map how I want. Other map ideas don't make such good maps.

I agree with the rocks thing, but you can flesh out the theme in the background in any way you wish.

Also, 'modular' maps work out really well, for example something made out of hex shapes (e.g. swarm2) and are incredibly easy to de- and reconstruct to suit your needs.

I've had quite a few ideas recently, but haven't pursued them:

- 'hexarium' - a hex map based on geography tiles you find in boardgames such as Settlers of Catan.

- Any forest/jungle map would be a welcome addition.

- Something based on hot air balloons, blimps, and the like

- The floating debris of a ruined space station

- Sealab >.>

- A map based off of any Worms map would be neat, like Cars (a bunch of ruined cars stacked whichever way you wish)

- "Armory", where the map objects are made out of any assortment of shields, swords or other bladed weapons


I have a couple other ideas but I'm keeping them to myself atm ._.