New map(s) please

[RotBaron]

Hello all 

I know maps take a lot of effort to create and implement. They of course need to be tested for bugs and other potential flaws.

Also, I know Kong has worked on some new ones and helped fix the old ones for AH3.

I love this game and think the players and community for the most part are really good people, of course we all don’t always agree on some things...

I came back to AH from a 4 year hiatus. It was impressive to see a lot of changes for the better in AH3. At most times my same ole computer is able to run AH3 as well as it did before.

However, I expected to see new maps...when I realized there was just a couple it was a bit disappointing. Then I noticed most of the changes on maps seem to be the terrain with a lot more vegetation cover.

If there’s any way I can help with creation of new maps - I’ll be happy to help. Please let me know if I can.

 

[The Fugitive]

Maps are a lot of work as you have mentioned. The way to build them doesnt lend to "teams" to build them. Sure you can have a bunch of guys discuss and design the map layout and once its approved by Hitech (always best to show Hitech what your plan is BEFORE you do all the work of building it.)then it is pretty much up to one guy to build it.

To come up with your design, plan the layout, get it approved and then build it, it isnt unreasonable to plan for a 6 month project. Bustr and Kong have each made a couple of maps over the last couple of years. The first is always the longest build, then you start learning the terrain building software and move a bit quicker. Kenai77 has been messing with the build process but Im not sure if he is building a map for the Main area or a custom map for scenarios.

There is a thread for the terrain editor which comes with your download of the game.  CLICK HERE to get started on your own map. The top 5 "stickied" threads are the ones to read.

Good luck!

[GrandpaChaps]

Maps are a lot of work as you have mentioned. The way to build them doesnt lend to "teams" to build them. Sure you can have a bunch of guys discuss and design the map layout and once its approved by Hitech (always best to show Hitech what your plan is BEFORE you do all the work of building it.)then it is pretty much up to one guy to build it.

To come up with your design, plan the layout, get it approved and then build it, it isnt unreasonable to plan for a 6 month project. Bustr and Kong have each made a couple of maps over the last couple of years. The first is always the longest build, then you start learning the terrain building software and move a bit quicker. Kenai77 has been messing with the build process but Im not sure if he is building a map for the Main area or a custom map for scenarios.

There is a thread for the terrain editor which comes with your download of the game.  CLICK HERE to get started on your own map. The top 5 "stickied" threads are the ones to read.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info The Fugitive, something worth looking into for all of us!

[popeye]

Just uploaded "Crags" for comment.  Also, "Badlands" and "Reefs" from a while ago.