Just post ideas and/or deatails that would make a good level, all suggestions don't need to work with each other (such as a computer in an outside level). Make as big of a list as possible and if you can put screenshots in it to.
P.S. I don't know if you can reply with screenshots.
Here is what i have so far:
Level Ideas:
Giant Level/ Small Player
Office
Boot camp
House
Space Station
Xen
Armory
Pre-Disaster
Details:
Use Cylinder for Corner and Clip it to make it Fit
Round Corners
Bunker
Trucks or Car
Treasure Chest to Fit Ammo and/or Player
Laser Fence
Bridge to Walk Across
Tower
Armory
Elevator
Try To Make Biggest List Of Ideas Ever
Created 20 years ago2004-09-11 23:54:37 UTC by
lucky4444
Created 20 years ago2004-09-11 23:54:37 UTC by
lucky4444
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-11 23:54:37 UTC
Post #58381
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:19:12 UTC
Post #58392
You can do the laser fence with sprites, and add a func_hurt, but i do beleive this post is called spam, do correct me if im wronge
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:30:15 UTC
Post #58399
Even if it is spam it helps me make maps...
but this list is supposed to be ideas, not tutorials or how to make them, here you are supposed to make a list like mine but make sure it doesn't have any ideas that I have already posted. This is just a list that people can look at for ideas, like the laser fence (when they read the ideas they would then read what to put in thier maps and mods). JUST A LIST OF IDEAS. It is NOT what i want to know how to make, BUT just something to read for ideas.
P.S. Did i get my point through, and if this reply sounds mean or angry, I am not I just try to get a point across soo everyone gets the idea of this list.
but this list is supposed to be ideas, not tutorials or how to make them, here you are supposed to make a list like mine but make sure it doesn't have any ideas that I have already posted. This is just a list that people can look at for ideas, like the laser fence (when they read the ideas they would then read what to put in thier maps and mods). JUST A LIST OF IDEAS. It is NOT what i want to know how to make, BUT just something to read for ideas.
P.S. Did i get my point through, and if this reply sounds mean or angry, I am not I just try to get a point across soo everyone gets the idea of this list.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:37:34 UTC
Post #58403
So just list ideas not explain how to make them unless they are complicated.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:41:06 UTC
Post #58406
what be good... i made a map once wer' i was in a car that was moving around with a Gun mounted on top...obvisouly i'm standing in the car roof hatch with the gun and shooting things while the cars driving.
maybe have a car * you on top with a gun yada yada * shooting some choppers down and other cars and alsorts..
(( with some story or something ))
it always gets players dragged in.
PS : make the turns look good and stuff cause mine looked shit and after every turn the car made on my map it nearly made me cross eyed so watch how ya make it.
maybe have a car * you on top with a gun yada yada * shooting some choppers down and other cars and alsorts..
(( with some story or something ))
it always gets players dragged in.
PS : make the turns look good and stuff cause mine looked shit and after every turn the car made on my map it nearly made me cross eyed so watch how ya make it.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:42:04 UTC
Post #58407
Yeah i get it 
just don't let mop (Complete tosser) see this, or else he will blahm about spam and puntuation hhhmmmm... maby i will shake off my retirement and make an aumory mission type map... hmm i do beleiv i can...
just don't let mop (Complete tosser) see this, or else he will blahm about spam and puntuation hhhmmmm... maby i will shake off my retirement and make an aumory mission type map... hmm i do beleiv i can...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:45:09 UTC
Post #58409
lvl ideas from me:
spaceship
jungle
soda (i did it for a mess around map)
invasion
frag's vile (where there are non stop aleins and hgrunts)
Thats all i can come up with... maby i will make frag's vile
ps: if any1 can make a map like frag's rock can u please please e-mail it to me!!!??? My server is called frager's rock, and im going to celebrate it opening again (maby) by puting in a frager's lvl
spaceship
jungle
soda (i did it for a mess around map)
invasion
frag's vile (where there are non stop aleins and hgrunts)
Thats all i can come up with... maby i will make frag's vile
ps: if any1 can make a map like frag's rock can u please please e-mail it to me!!!??? My server is called frager's rock, and im going to celebrate it opening again (maby) by puting in a frager's lvl
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:45:10 UTC
Post #58410
tootonn you can DL it off of http://gus1.proboards20.com theres a link there.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:46:07 UTC
Post #58411
y did u have to ruin my happy moment when i was about to get out of retiremen? :
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 00:50:56 UTC
Post #58415
he eh he 
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 06:02:07 UTC
Post #58449
the only people bitching about spam is you. this isnt considered spam because 1. its giving ideas for mapping
2. its in the "stuff" forum, and just look at how random and pointless some of the other threads in here are.
2. its in the "stuff" forum, and just look at how random and pointless some of the other threads in here are.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 06:33:20 UTC
Post #58455
Damn you mini i was just gonna point that out, u just beat me, by like an hour.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 08:06:27 UTC
Post #58475
Isn't it much better to learn how to get idea's instead of, well, asking others? Not that that would harm you, still...
I'd say you go and play some of the latest games, watch some movies, read some books, take a stroll outside, and so on. You can get idea's from virtually anything... Just, don't limit yourself to a specific area. Things don't have to be Black Mesa everywhere. Think outside the box and you'll see there's a whole new world outside it...
I'd say you go and play some of the latest games, watch some movies, read some books, take a stroll outside, and so on. You can get idea's from virtually anything... Just, don't limit yourself to a specific area. Things don't have to be Black Mesa everywhere. Think outside the box and you'll see there's a whole new world outside it...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 08:08:10 UTC
Post #58477
I like thinking inside the box, the box is there for a reason, to be thought within! 
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 08:10:38 UTC
Post #58480
Try To Make Biggest List Of Ideas EverNo, im fine....
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 08:17:39 UTC
Post #58488
That's not the spirit monkeychow, you really arent a team player.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 08:23:09 UTC
Post #58491
i like thinking inside the box. i feel safe in there...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 08:24:59 UTC
Post #58494
Yes, it's there to be thought within.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 09:32:52 UTC
Post #58499
lol, mini.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 09:41:09 UTC
Post #58506
At least some of us know why I put this forum here...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 09:42:53 UTC
Post #58507
The point of this list is to help people with mapper's block (if there is such a thing).
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 09:55:39 UTC
Post #58512
i guess.... :
Is there a smart block? i might have that...
Is there a smart block? i might have that...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 10:50:09 UTC
Post #58518
Sorry i was not logged in.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 14:08:51 UTC
Post #58565
The point of this list is to help people with mapper's block (if there is such a thing).Yes, there definitely exists something like a 'designers block'. Best is to just relax, delay the map for a while. Start with something different, just don't let yourself get stressed. After all, you're not forced to finish a map, even though that may seem the case so often.
It often happens people have an idea and start mapping on that immediatly. In most cases, I have horribly failed with this method. Now, I draw out my idea's and start to think of what else could I add. To me, this is really helpfull. It also helps me structure my work process better. Then again, maybe you're different and this doesn't work for you, but perhaps it's worth a try, to draw not only the idea but also a possible layout, and see, on paper, how it could play.
Most professionals work by this way. Maybe it doesn't work immediatly, I didn't do it when I just started but I've grown into it.
Perhaps this can help you? I hope so...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 14:59:55 UTC
Post #58572
eh?
btw sry about the spam thing, didn't mean it
btw sry about the spam thing, didn't mean it
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 17:34:55 UTC
Post #58668
I am not floater, this is my first file/membership...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 17:37:51 UTC
Post #58669
What exactly do you mean by spamming, besides the fact the people went off topic? For this forum anything taht helps detail a level or help think of a level theme is great to add on th the list.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:06:06 UTC
Post #58694
I am not him, but it doesn't mean you can't post ideas...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:08:55 UTC
Post #58700
lol ok here's one
minecarts
train fight
red alert fight (grunts coming in every corner)
other cool stuff
minecarts
train fight
red alert fight (grunts coming in every corner)
other cool stuff
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:11:43 UTC
Post #58705
Bravo, i can see that took a lot of thought and dedication to come up with your "l337" language.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:12:08 UTC
Post #58706
YES! THAT'S WHAT THIS LIST IS FOR, A LIST! GREAT JOB.
Sorry if that sounds annoyingly nice, but that small list is what I am looking for.
Now if only everyone else came up with ideas and posted them here...
Sorry if that sounds annoyingly nice, but that small list is what I am looking for.
Now if only everyone else came up with ideas and posted them here...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:16:58 UTC
Post #58712
I don't actually understand this thread, do explain?
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:20:38 UTC
Post #58720
List ideas for a level theme or details to put in them.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:24:53 UTC
Post #58724
Well, im not gonna bother reading all that shit thats up there but:
- Curved corners
- arches, arches, arches
- Ambient sounds
- Custom textures (detail!)
- Varying enviroments
- a "curved" kind of sence - bend the walls etc (err)
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:29:23 UTC
Post #58731
omg gheys!
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 18:30:55 UTC
Post #58734
I like using curved corners, they are easy to make and look damn stylish.
Anonymous the sky on the floor wouldn't work, because you would fall thrugh it if im correct.
Anonymous the sky on the floor wouldn't work, because you would fall thrugh it if im correct.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 19:39:00 UTC
Post #58750
Good, I think you people are on the right track to make this forum useful!
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 20:45:22 UTC
Post #58763
But it doesn't mean stop posting here!
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 21:07:02 UTC
Post #58776
Anyone that wants to can post thier ideas, even if it is only one theme or idea or prefabs or anything to do with mapping.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 21:25:27 UTC
Post #58784
Please Continue this forum, because this forum could help anyone at anytime to make maps from these ideas.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 22:15:06 UTC
Post #58802
Someone could make a multiplayer map where the level is inside a train and players are able to be inside and ontop of the train, and the level around the train moves and whenever a play joins that player sees the train arrive at the station so they can get on and noone can get off the train, and then starts moving again untill another player joins.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 23:04:46 UTC
Post #58806
Hm, that's an interesting idea. It'd take some complex entity work to get the train to stop at the station whenever someone arrives though.
Why not attempt it yourself...?
Why not attempt it yourself...?
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-12 23:23:13 UTC
Post #58811
I am very sad that no one is responding.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-13 00:44:05 UTC
Post #58819
Well, you can't expect everyone to respond instantly.
I have ideas, though I'd prefer to keep them to myself, or within my mod teams.
What I do if I'm stuck is stop mapping. I'll take hour, day, week-long breaks from Mapping if I'm stuck. This allows me to concentrate more on my surroundings and then I can draw ideas from them.
I also keep a little folder in my desk of level plans. I'll hack away at layouts if I'm on the bus, lunch break, etc...whenever I've got a few free minutes. If I get stuck, I can refer to my plans and change them to the situation I need to create a map for.
So take a break from mapping, relax, just do other things and you'll come up with a few ideas.
I have ideas, though I'd prefer to keep them to myself, or within my mod teams.
What I do if I'm stuck is stop mapping. I'll take hour, day, week-long breaks from Mapping if I'm stuck. This allows me to concentrate more on my surroundings and then I can draw ideas from them.
I also keep a little folder in my desk of level plans. I'll hack away at layouts if I'm on the bus, lunch break, etc...whenever I've got a few free minutes. If I get stuck, I can refer to my plans and change them to the situation I need to create a map for.
So take a break from mapping, relax, just do other things and you'll come up with a few ideas.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-13 01:46:48 UTC
Post #58828
-space shuttle launch, where you travel up the tower and get inside the frickin' shuttle, and then launch up to a space station, and then have zaniness ensue and stuff.
-make a map in all monocrome textures so it's like your trapped in a gameboy game.
-do a county fair map or carnival
-voltron map
-takes place on a battleship like that movie with steven segal
-do an aliens 2 map where you start in the ship and then take the dropship down and then get killed by the aliens
-make a map that occurs in a burning building
transformers mod then you could be optimus prime and shoot laser beams at the decepticons and you could have a bumblebee model too. the decepticons would be hard because sometimes they fly.
-make a map in all monocrome textures so it's like your trapped in a gameboy game.
-do a county fair map or carnival
-voltron map
-takes place on a battleship like that movie with steven segal
-do an aliens 2 map where you start in the ship and then take the dropship down and then get killed by the aliens
-make a map that occurs in a burning building
transformers mod then you could be optimus prime and shoot laser beams at the decepticons and you could have a bumblebee model too. the decepticons would be hard because sometimes they fly.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-13 02:05:05 UTC
Post #58833
pirate ship yo ho ho
carnival
space shuttle and launch
transformers mod
aliens 2 on the ship with the dropship
inside the human body like innerspace
make a map with so many details and entitys and complex brushes and crap that it will never, ever compile.
carnival
space shuttle and launch
transformers mod
aliens 2 on the ship with the dropship
inside the human body like innerspace
make a map with so many details and entitys and complex brushes and crap that it will never, ever compile.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-13 03:33:31 UTC
Post #58853
lucky, this is the fastest-growing thread I've ever seen on TWHL, don't complain 
As for everyone calling you floater - getting a proper avatar'll help. Jus' ignore 'em.
As for everyone calling you floater - getting a proper avatar'll help. Jus' ignore 'em.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-13 06:44:19 UTC
Post #58894
I also keep a little folder in my desk of level plans.Good one. I do this already with scrap files, images about specific level theme's that I'm scavenging Google for, but layouts would be good too.
Not to forget my sketches...
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-13 07:42:56 UTC
Post #58905
Which way do people map: entities to suit environment, or build an environment to suit entities? I prefer the latter.
Posted 20 years ago2004-09-13 08:54:00 UTC
Post #58922
Former.
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