Map Name : Battle For Power
Tileset : Jungle
Dimensions : 96x96
Players : 2~4


Map Type : Arena
Yep another arena map . The only difference in this one is that it is at a MUCH faster pace.
Players get to choose :
Game Modes (# of lives, how many minerals, etc)
Heroes (each with different spells and abilities)

Although this may look like a normal map, one unique thing is that instead of having just a spellcaster (gateway), they will get a teleporter (stargate), to warp around the tiny arena.
The arena may look small for 4 people, but I am planning this game to be utter chaos and fast paced.

Notes:
- You get cash different ways, depending on game mode
- I am planning 9 hero choices, and a random hero option. One hero will only be obtained by choosing random, making a total of 10 heros.
- I am only using SCMDraft
- I am a newbie map maker, do not expect the map to be up to your full potential
- The map will not be protected...
- I started this map yesterday, so don't expect it to be done anytime soon
- This map is subject to change

Pics:


Before casting a teleportation

After casting a teleportation

Casted a health pack spell

One of the characters

Casted a catapult spell

Spell area

Hero selection

***SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
***PLEASE POST YOUR COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, CONCERNS***

deepest apologies for double posting

Progress
Ideas - 10% ( I need more D: )
Terrain - 90% (not much to do =/ )
Unit Placement - 90% (not much to do)
Triggers - 10%

Updates
03/08/2009 -Added some rules : # of lives + game mode, Random hero option added, debugged first two heros
04/08/2009 -Debugged all the rules, added one more arena, added more spells, added a 'help' box for beginners, added a debug system to fix bugged heros.
16/08/2009 - Added third hero, finishing spells for all 3 heros, although they may be subject to change /// finished debugging the scarab spell

Post has been edited 2 time(s), last time on Aug 17 2009, 2:06 am by XGenesis.

Just curious, how would you pick where to teleport?

Also, it's spelled 'Predator', if that's what you intended.

Just some flaws I saw that should be fixed:

• "Predator" is spelled wrong. You put it as "Predetor". I'm not sure if this is on purpose.
  
• "Health Pack" seems more like an item than a spell. A different name for a healing spell could be "Restore" or "Renew" or "Rejuvenate".
  
• I hope that the name is just a working name .
  

Some suggestions to add replayability:

• Different arenas. The arena you have based on screenshots is very dull and not very exciting. I suggest having a few different levels like in KhaosKreator's Mario Kart Battle 2. Perhaps something special can be in each.
  
• Have a lot of different options to choose from. If people can't decide, they can pick a "randomized game" option in which each variable and game type is randomized.
  
• Have different game modes. Capture the flag, team slayer, free for all slayer, elimination, phantom, defend the base, VIP, infection, more things stolen from Halo, etc.
  
• A variety of items.
  
• Balance balance balance balance balance. Remember that word; it's the most important thing in any kind of arena map. Test frequently and you just might have one of the most balanced maps out there.
  

I knew I spelt that wrong! D:
EDIT : A stargate will help you pick where to teleport. Essentially, you would have a spellcaster ( gateway) and a teleporter (stargate)

- I will change the health pack name
- I plan on staying with one arena, because my map is 96x96, and I need some space around the arena for certain spells (eg. I plan on making a scarab spell)
- Items sound like a good idea
- I also plan on making TONS of game modes.

Thanks for the replies *goes to work on map!*

Post has been edited 1 time(s), last time on Aug 3 2009, 11:11 pm by XGenesis.

SCMDraft allows you to extend the dimensions of a map. It will put everything aside to a corner though, so you might need to hit up the ol' copy/cut/paste. Save a few backups, because it can sometimes ruin the map.

Found it! Thanks! New arenas coming soon!

But how do you decide where you want to teleport to?

When you build a unit, it teleports you to a quadrant. I have a legend down near the stargates.

Keep up the good work man, and also try to have at least 2 arenas. or if you can't, just make the first arena a little more interesting.

this looks promising. Good luck.

Lol i think what TZ was trying to say is, How do you choose what direction your character goes, or is it always the same?

He already explained it.

He had 4 units you can build in the stargate.

If you build corsair, you go to this place. If you build arbiter, you to over there, and if you build carrier, then you can go down here.

Intresting... what are the spells so far and are they specific to each character?

There are 4 spells / char. Some will be unique to a character, others will be recycled throughout characters.

EDIT : Most of the spells now are: healing, summon a unit, etc. I am debugging a scarab spell ATM.