SC2 Volcanic template V2 & V3

[deepstrasz]

Hello, you don't use all tags. It's Template, Space & Aliens works too, AoS might work if the map is intended to be a template for that. But you just don't have all of them there. After all, it's the user who decides what to use it for, so just Template (+Space & Aliens) would be best.

1. You should reduce the name length of the .w3x file. I cannot see it ingame unless I shorten the name.
2. Looks unfinished. Please do not upload works in progress in the Maps or any other resource section. Use this for maps under development: Map Development Some betas might make it but this isn't quite beta, it's more of a late alpha.

Awaiting Update.

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Screenshots could attract more players to download your work. Make the best of them.

A credits list in the map thread description is required where the names of the resource (models, skins, icons, spells, sound etc.) authors are mentioned along with the specific resource. It would be a luxury to have links leading to the used resources. Credits in the Quest Log would be appreciated.

A detailed changelog in the first post would be helpful to reviewers and notify fans about the newest implementations to your map.

To make your work run smoother, fix the so called leaks: Triggers - Memory Leaks and Custom Scripts

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[LordHatchet95]

so just Template (+Space & Aliens)

Will fix the unnecessary other tags

1. You should reduce the name length of the .w3x file.

Damn... never thought it would be an issue, on it

2. Looks unfinished.

It IS unfinished but not for long, on the way to complete it

Screenshots could attract more players to download your work. Make the best of them.

I have some screenies but they're outdated, will bring actual ones (and future ones as long as they come)

A credits list in the map thread description is required where the names of the resource (models, skins, icons, spells, sound etc.) authors are mentioned along with the specific resource.

Well credits are EVERYWHERE, 3 users specifically, 2 from resources, 1 from feedback in terraining forum, put in description, put in quest log, hell even put in comments at trigger editor that one's done, even at map thread there's the ppl credited

It would be a luxury to have links leading to the used resources.

Oh... forgot about that... will update it with the links of the very few resources I used (no irony, being serious)

A detailed changelog in the first post would be helpful to reviewers and notify fans about the newest implementations to your map.

I'll have to remember to do it otherwise I'll miss out the progress

To make your work run smoother, fix the so called leaks: Triggers - Memory Leaks and Custom Scripts

No scripts or triggers at all in the map, I only mentioned I need help about it, for, for example, lava rising/going down within intervals, but will consider the tutorial there

 

[deepstrasz]

Some of the stuff I post to users who upload for the first time. You need only take the things missing into consideration.

 

[LordHatchet95]

FIXED: Screenshots, Changelog, Links to credited ppl, Forum where it began, Tags, reduced file name, and most importantly FINISHED the terrain base

NEW THEMES: future possibilites of trying scripts (need help here) about magma waves rising and going down

 

[deepstrasz]

NEW THEMES: future possibilites of trying scripts (need help here) about magma waves rising and going down

The terrain is still mostly flat, has little tile variation and is pretty much empty.

Awaiting Update.

 

[nightelfbuilder]

This terrain is more like a melee terrain cause of it's so symmetrical but that won't really be a problem since we are entitled to our own style of making terrains(would be really great for melee maps though)

My issues with the terrain is:

• the tile just cuts suddenly at some part of the terrains especially the center which looks awkward maybe you could fix that by adding some doodads to give depth or make the edge not so even.
• Too flat, you could enlarge some doodads or use more in some places to give depth to it.
• The edges of the terrain itself is so even that it looks weird you could fix that by adding rock in a strategic way.
• The crystals looks awkwardly placed

Well those are just my opinions. Happy mapping.

 

[LordHatchet95]

This terrain is more like a melee terrain cause of it's so symmetrical but that won't really be a problem since we are entitled to our own style of making terrains(would be really great for melee maps though)

My issues with the terrain is:

• the tile just cuts suddenly at some part of the terrains especially the center which looks awkward maybe you could fix that by adding some doodads to give depth or make the edge not so even.
• Too flat, you could enlarge some doodads or use more in some places to give depth to it.
• The edges of the terrain itself is so even that it looks weird you could fix that by adding rock in a strategic way.
• The crystals looks awkwardly placed

Well those are just my opinions. Happy mapping.

Updated, and tried to fix as many of the things said as I could... I can't make it less "flat" because is a SC2 themed melee map... Which will need triggering and stuff. Still thanks for the feedback!

 

[deepstrasz]

Hey, if you want to make it look more StarCraft, I suggest using the Char tileset from here:
Starcraft I Tilesets Megapack

 

[LordHatchet95]

Hey, if you want to make it look more StarCraft, I suggest using the Char tileset from here:
Starcraft I Tilesets Megapack

Updated once again! Check changelog, screenshot and feel free to download!

 

[deepstrasz]

There are minor improvements. You should not spam same doodads so much. Those little magma rocks look too repetitive and unnatural on the ground.

You could use more custom doodads instead for most part of your map:
Toby Ruined Pack
Starcraft 2 Conversion Pack
Tob`s Maps

A Guideline to Terraining and the Hive's Terraining Section

Play more with terrain height. Everything is so flat.

Although I'm approving this, it's not quite there yet.

(previous comments: SC2 Volcanic template V2)

 

[LordHatchet95]

There are minor improvements. You should not spam same doodads so much. Those little magma rocks look too repetitive and unnatural on the ground.

You could use more custom doodads instead for most part of your map:
Toby Ruined Pack
Starcraft 2 Conversion Pack
Tob`s Maps

A Guideline to Terraining and the Hive's Terraining Section

Play more with terrain height. Everything is so flat.

Although I'm approving this, it's not quite there yet.

(previous comments: SC2 Volcanic template V2)

UPDATED!

Made as much as I could so far, and decided to add a V3 map to compare it with V2... Keep in mind, even if I added playable units & structures, this is STILL a template. I added them (and properly credited them) the most basic terran units & structures for testing purposes (and due to having extra free time)