King sully's treasure
Creator: dudeman33 || First Published: 01/21/2015 || Players: 2 || Size: 29x20
Categories: None
Rating: 2.00 in 2 ratings
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Comments:
Xmo5 (01/21/2015 10:45am):
I'm not sure if anyone's given you this link before, but this is a great guide for map
making for AWBW:

http://isndev.omgforum.net/t681-intro-to-mapping-101-by-fugue

There are quite a few other great resources on that forum, but this one will cover all of
the basics for making a fun and playable map on AWBW. The reason we need/have so many
restrictions and rules is because, since people are harder to outsmart than the AI in the
original games, maps on AWBW have to be made perfectly (or near-perfectly) balanced for
people to enjoy playing on them. That's probably the main reason why you've been getting a
lot of criticism. Most of your maps are clearly one-sided or have a lot of predeployed
units (usually a big no-no around here) and the majority of players here realize what
kinds of problems they will cause based on their experience.

Now, keep in mind that there are a lot of things you *can* do that people will tell you
not to do, but believe me when I say that they have good reason. Number 1 on this list is
making asymmetrical maps. Yes, it's possible to make a sufficiently balanced asymmetrical
map, but the problem is that it takes a very very deep understanding to be able to do that
effectively . Even the best map makers on the site tend to avoid it because they know how
much work it takes to get everything just right. In much the same way that someone with
very little driving experience would need lots of practice with the basics (and more)
before driving a tractor trailer through an obstacle course, we always recommend that map
makers get comfortable with making consistently good maps before jumping to a highly
advanced thing such as asymmetry. Predeployed units (with the exception of FTA counters)
are the same way.

If you seriously want to make good maps I suggest you read the guide I linked above (and
join us in discussion on the forum where it's uploaded!), look through the A, S, and other
categorized maps to see what people are looking for in different types of maps, and
respond well to criticism from most users. Take it from someone who's been in your shoes-
it might seem like everybody just wants to hate on your maps, but most of the time they
know what they're talking about, even if it comes off as a little harsh.

Good luck and hope to see you on the forum!
dudeman33 (01/21/2015 11:44am):
I made this map as a joke
Nyvelion (01/21/2015 12:36pm):
That should be your disclaimer for most of your maps.
Xmo5 (01/21/2015 01:11pm):
Whether this map was made as a joke or not, I still think everything I said in my previous
comment is worth reading if you'd like to be taken more seriously as a mapper. We also
generally consider it to be good practice to leave the first comment on your own map to
say anything important about it (such as "This map is a joke map") so that people have a
better idea of how to judge it.

Oh, and the primary reason I left the comment here is because of your (strikingly similar)
map "royal straight" which appears to be unpublished now.

http://awbw.amarriner.com/prevmaps.php?maps_id=65722

In the comments you seemed to want to improve your map and you didn't really take any of
the feedback into account for this map, hence my comment.
MorganLeah (01/21/2015 02:20pm):
I'm curious as to what, exactly, the joke is supposed to be.
Nyvelion (01/21/2015 03:18pm):
dudeman33
KrittyKat (01/21/2015 04:24pm):
HAHAHAHA GET IT? Cuz I don't. .-.
DASRTwelve (02/08/2015 11:13pm):
Joke maps should be more... jokier. Our friend Nyvelion has perfect examples of what joke
maps should look like
Tyler Durden (11/06/2017 01:27am | Edited: 06/06/2018 12:38am):
'Sup brohan



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