Level Design For Beginners

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Level Design For Beginners

Post by Dru » Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:04 am

Hey everyone,
one my computer at home is fixed, i will start on this eMag.
I was going to charge for it, but seeing as RF is free, i'll make the eMag free.

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Post by AndyCR » Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:04 pm

it sounds great, i would definitly read it, it would probably teach alot of users what they need to know...

one question: would it focus more on the "design of the design" (ie. game flow, badguy placement, etc.), tips on how to design levels (i.e. "make an arch in 3 easy steps") or how to use the level editor (ie. "how grouping works") or all oif the above?

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Post by Dru » Fri Jul 15, 2005 12:49 pm

ALL of the above, and more :)

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Post by Microman171 » Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:42 am

where is the link to the 'eMag'? :?
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Re: Level Design For Beginners

Post by AndyCR » Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:05 am

Dru wrote:one my computer at home is fixed, i will start on this eMag.
It isn't started yet.

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Post by Guest_Dru » Mon Jul 18, 2005 1:29 pm

Microman171 wrote:where is the link to the 'eMag'? :?
don't diss the eMag. or eBook as you may call it. :)

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Post by eugenedakin » Mon Jul 18, 2005 2:54 pm

Starting an eMag is an excellent idea. I look forward to seeing the first edition.

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Post by AndyCR » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:44 pm

Guest_Dru wrote:
Microman171 wrote:where is the link to the 'eMag'? :?
don't diss the eMag. or eBook as you may call it. :)
i think he was just trying to find a term for what to call it. could be wrong.

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Post by Dru » Tue Jul 26, 2005 2:31 pm

right computer is fixed!
bloody £25 though...
ah well, at least it works!
anyways, 4 pages done already, so it should be finished in a couple of weeks.

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Post by Anaxagoras » Tue Jul 26, 2005 4:25 pm

:D Looking forward to it! When you say e-MAG, do you mean there will be more than one installment or just the one? Also, are you going to accept contributions if anyone has any? Any way! Thanks! This sounds great!
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Post by Dru » Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:07 pm

When i mean e-mag i mean there might be a Issue every couple of months or so...
Contributions might be useful.
Say if someone writes an article on how to keep a color scheme in your level.
or if someone writes about Cut brushes and the best ways to use them.
it would be very helpful. :P

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Post by Supreme Hobo » Sat Aug 06, 2005 5:01 pm

wow, what a nang idea :D id certainly be willing to contribute.
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Post by scott » Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:35 am

me too, if only i had somthing useful. how about a few suggestions that you want to add.
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Post by Dru » Mon Aug 08, 2005 1:03 pm

These contributions would be useful,
1)How to add Weapons to your level
2)How to work the lightning
3)How to create ladders
4)how to use Texture blending
5)How to keep Colour schemes

Update:
12 Pages complete
i will also now include how to make textures,
and for those of you,
How to use Gmax To make levels

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Post by SithMaster » Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:47 pm

Do you want pictures for a step by step cause i could make a guide on making ladders.

Also i can make guides for making destroyingable objects like barricades and how to have enemies fail through ceilings for ambushes.
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