For some reason, I never finish a map, I have been mapping for about a year and only released one map.
I have like 5 vmfs in my folder and none of them are even completed, I get good ideas from friends and stuff and I start doing it but I just don't complete the maps. Is there anything I can do or something to help me get back and finish those maps?
Yeah, thanks. What else can I do, in case that doesn't work
[QUOTE=Ronan Dex;28924619]Yeah, thanks. What else can I do, in case that doesn't work[/QUOTE]
Not much else? You just have to program yourself to get into a work ethic, and simply forcing yourself to finish projects is the best way to do that.
Okay thanks, would it be a good idea to draw out a layout?
[QUOTE=Ronan Dex;28925017]Okay thanks, would it be a good idea to draw out a layout?[/QUOTE]
You do whatever you feel is necessary for whatever it is you're doing. TBH I only draw up plans for something if I want to be committed to it and finish/release it.
You should follow these guys [url]http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/[/url]
They have level design challenges once in a while. A good one was the 11 days level design challenge. We had 11 days to make a playable map and also organise things.
My scheduel for that kind of challenge was:
DAY 1:
Idea, Research, Reference, Floor plan and Gameplay Elements.
Sketches, drawings.
DAY 2:
Geometry
DAY 3:
Geometry
DAY 4:
Texturing
DAY 5:
Geometry
DAY 6:
Geometry
DAY 7:
Texturing
DAY 8:
Geometry
DAY 9:
Lighting
Day 10:
FX, Sound, FX, Optimization and Final Touches
DAY 11:
FX, Sound and Final Touches
FINAL:
Beta Release
You don't have to work like a whole day on something, just a few hours here and there and you'll finish it. The best way to finish a map is to have a DEADLINE.
Basically, don't do everything at the same time or you'll get bored if it pretty fast.
Oh yeah, this is the map I did in 11 days.
[IMG_THUMB]http://forums.tf2maps.net/geek/gars/images/7/5/0/0/Warrville__beta1_poster.jpg[/IMG_THUMB]
[QUOTE=Ronan Dex;28924569]For some reason, I never finish a map, I have been mapping for about a year and only released one map.
I have like 5 vmfs in my folder and none of them are even completed, I get good ideas from friends and stuff and I start doing it but I just don't complete the maps. Is there anything I can do or something to help me get back and finish those maps?[/QUOTE]
5? that's not many at all. I have at least 20+ vmf's starting last year and I've never released any
I have over 150. I just counted.
Ive got 464 vmfs :/ about 3 years worth
[QUOTE=Banshee FrieNd;28925900]I have over 150. I just counted.[/QUOTE]
Why count? Just drag your mouse over them and make a box, then right click properties bam, lists how many files.
cant seem to finish sentences either
[QUOTE=HoliestCow;28936010]Why count? Just drag your mouse over them and make a box, then right click properties bam, lists how many files.[/QUOTE]
Unless they are split into multiple directories, I have mine sorted in folders by status
I share this problem. I finished one map and it's still in beta. I tend not to finish anything. When i really want something done I make deals with myself. For example say "one hour of work then I'll plug back in my speakers"
[QUOTE=WebOfTrust;28936540]Unless they are split into multiple directories, I have mine sorted in folders by status[/QUOTE]
Drag your mouse over each folder as well?
Used to have this problem. The trick is to work on a map that YOU want to play on. It works like a charm.
[QUOTE=Mr. Smartass;29030280]Used to have this problem. The trick is to work on a map that YOU want to play on. It works like a charm.[/QUOTE]
I agree. The map that I hope to finish sometime in the Summer is being worked on because I would enjoy playing it, even by myself.
Any other map that I have no intention of using, I can never get the motivation for it.
Ah thanks:D So I just need to make a map that I really really like.. Hmmm.... *Has super idea* :D
Damn there goes that idea....
Pimpage thread, Reference Images thread, inspiration right there..
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