Do YOU have a great design for a map, but have no idea of how to make it or just cannot be botherd?
Then e-mail me a drawing or describe it to me at:-

jameswinstanley279@hotmail.com

and I'll get back to you saying wether I would like to take on building your map.

:cool:

PM this guy "Sturmovik-109". he wanted me to make a map for him, but i dont have the time atm.

cheers, I'll c wot ideas he has.

I once had an map design that I thought was cool, it's buried in the map ideas thread somewhere. :)

***sigh***

Why would someone give a complete stranger their idea?
Why would they give it to someone who has no proof of what they do?
Why cant you find your own idea?
Why havnt you looked in the map ideas thread?

Seriously, if you can't get an idea for yourself you shouldnt even try to make someone elses idea. You will never get it how they want, it will all end in tears.

Originally posted by Ginger Lord
it will all end in tears.

word.

A mapper with no ideas shouldn't be mapping.

He prob has ideas or he just wants to help other people make their maps maybe he just wants to make maps from ideas of other peoples.

He prob has ideas or he just wants to help other people make their maps maybe he just wants to make maps from ideas of other peoples.

If he had his own ideas why would he be making other ppl's ideas? Mapping is all about creativity, if somebody can't come up with their own ideas then how are they going to get anywhere?

I think you guys are missing something here because you only want to map your own original ideas. Every time someone requests a map they would like to see made you tell them to learn how to map and make it themself. There's nothing wrong with wanting to make maps purely from you're own creativity, but i also think its quite refreshing to actually see someone taking requests. There are many great ideas from people that dont have the time, knowledge or skill to make them into reality, so i applaud you Pmonkey for actually wanting to help these people bring their ideas to life. Thank you. :)

by Snake
...its quite refreshing to actually see someone taking requests.

Yea, I agree...if someone wants to do this, they should be free to do it. if nothing else it's good mapping practice.

cheers guys:)
and i agree wiv the rest of u.

i do have my own ideas, im makeing a map right now purly from my own idea (even my mates dint help my design it). i also have a few maps on my site (tho they dint get anywere).

im 16 n havent even been mapping a year yet but i have lernt a lot and im still learning. if u look at my uver maps u will see that every map is diferent bcoz im tryin new ideas out... i can go on all day but iv got to go to work.
(i waypoint too)
give me a chance.

the reason i want ideas for maps is bcoz im in a sort of writers blok (the map im doin is small n not a WWII theme, its got a glass maze in it), n the ideas my mates come up wiv are next to jack sh*t:p , the ideas i get from u lot will show me the layout n if the map isnt lukin how u expected it to then u can tell/show me wot needs changin

i dint know abt that map idea page thing, which is y i put up this, im goin to av a luk now.

That was painful to read and understand.

sorry :) :D :p

Originally posted by mental
if nothing else it's good mapping practice.

Not to seem rude but what do you know about good mapping practice?

Yea if people wonder whats the difference between british english and american english point them to this post, no offense PMonkey good luck with makin ur map.

by Plato
Not to seem rude but what do you know about good mapping practice?
Not to seem rude, but what do you know about me and why would you ask me this?

Originally posted by mental
Not to seem rude, but what do you know about me...

I don't know anything about you. Thats why I presummed that you are new to the mapping community and mapping in general.


...and why would you ask me this?

I asked because I doubt you know about "mapping practices" considering the circumstances.

Lol but Gingerlord is British, he should be able to understand that.

well, its not polite to presume things about people you don't know. i thought people knew this.....what you don't know is what you should always expect. if you were offended by what i said about mapping practices, being that you don't know anything about me, then i'm sorry, but you didnt ask or anything.

the truth is, i've never released a map, and have only worked on a handful of maps in halflife. a few others in the unreal series as well as reviewed some maps. been doing it since 99, but was more of a side interest rather than a dedicated effort. RL has alot to do with that. but I do know the engine and the editor.

i am by no means a professional mapper. you may feel the need to call me a newbie mapper. fine, if that makes you happy. I'm a newbie mapper.

the point is i think its good to work together with others on an idea of a map, or use someones ideas together with a mappers skill to make an otherwise unattainable concept become reality. not everyone at nasa can fly the shuttle.

it really depends on the mapper, if they would want to do this. in this case, he does..so what is the problem?

good mapping practice would be more time spent using the editor and becoming faster, building on the ability to balance creative ideas with engine limitations, and perfecting your craft. if you don't think that is good then i dunno what to tell you.

thanx, i got two plans for maps so im happy:D

Everyone, feel free to discuss this all you want, just stay away from flaming each other.

Thanks

Lo siento.

Originally posted by Snake
There are many great ideas from people that dont have the time, knowledge or skill to make them into reality.

no there aren't, just look at the mapping ideas thread..... 1,000 unmappable ideas and counting.


i see negative responses in my future.

edit: btw i'm not sure if what i just said was sarcastic or not.

Sounds like he's trying to steal ideas and get the credit... i have an idea for a map.. Its shaped like a big MIDDLE FINGER....

not called for, but lol.

by izuno
...stay away from flaming each other.

apologies....

doesn't seem to me like he is trying to steal...at least not with what he's said. that involves taking without permission. writers block was mentioned...i know alot of people suffer from this. you could be right in some ways though, considering this community and how a making a good (ie popular, b/c even simple maps can become popular) map will give someone a good reputation...i can see that. this guy may not be able to type, but it seems like his intentions are good. there are always bad people though...i guess you never can really tell.....

Isn't there this thing called TEAMWORK?

And this other thing where several people work on a map together?

C'mon if someone one here said "here's an idea", but wasn't credited, then the mapper would get a royal arse kicking on here.
I'm sure they're good to their word!

dod_hell... i dnt no y i called it dat coz the name dnt go wiv the map.
its a small(ish) map. 3 flags. glass maze in the middle will make for sum very intresting online play, as u can c ppl coming :D . urrrm... its a surreal sort of map. the axis start on a slide. ders a turn-table in the center. take a look n tell me wot u fink. ITS VERY FUN :p :cool: .

download at

www.geocities.com/surf247_2003

ill b uploadin within v nxt few days (mabe tonite, mabe 2moz)

PS. incase ur wonderin it its my own idea, 100%, my mates dint even help.

Can you parlez anglais please? This isn't texting!

I think its invasion works where theres group projects. I might be wrong though.

Originally posted by PMonkey
dod_hell... i dnt no y i called it dat coz the name dnt go wiv the map.
its a small(ish) map. 3 flags. glass maze in the middle will make for sum very intresting online play, as u can c ppl coming :D . urrrm... its a surreal sort of map. the axis start on a slide. ders a turn-table in the center. take a look n tell me wot u fink. ITS VERY FUN :p :cool: .

download at

www.geocities.com/surf247_2003

ill b uploadin within v nxt few days (mabe tonite, mabe 2moz)

PS. incase ur wonderin it its my own idea, 100%, my mates dint even help.
Can somebody please tell me what that says? I beleive in the English language, unlike some people on these boards, and I just don't know.

We've already had this discussion, see the locked DoD_Hell thread for it.

I think he took too much spelling lessons. PMonkey, I think you should post here (http://www.dayofdefeat.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=22). Maybe someone there will better understand you than we can.