My first map! Please test!

[Doom Maxx]

i made my first doom map. i need to know what can be improved. anything helps.

To launch, put the following into the command line: boom.exe -iwad doom -file S1M1.wad

Boom.exe should be replaced with which engine you are using.

this is one of 16 maps i plan to make. s stands for season, and m stands for mission. so this map is season 1, mission 1.

Happy Testing!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K5yJDs ... sp=sharing

[grouchbag]

Any screenshots please?

[Doom Maxx]

ill try and take some, but im in a class right now. ill take them at lunch. for now, here is a drive document with some screenshots from an earlier version ( still verry similar. ) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BE3 ... sp=sharing

[grouchbag]

OK, thanks. I did play it, but it was very under detailed. Not trying to insult you! Others here can be more of a help, there are also tutorials. Anyway, I'm not a good player, so it was about my speed. Good luck!

[Doom Maxx]

thanks! ill consider adding windows and such. i also hid a secret in the map somewhere...

[Zen3001]

Just wondering why you're still using boom, I think gzdoom or crispy doom would be way more useful.
explain if I'm wrong please

[Doom Maxx]

i actually am not using boom. the tutorial i used said to use boom, so to make shure i didn't screw anything up, i just went with that, for the sake of how to open it.

also here's the edited version of the map.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jpDhCn ... sp=sharing
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Map Changes: ( if it worked correctly )
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more details including difrently textured stairs, gore, and other decorations.

added a changelog number

functioning doors

changed slime to water.
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SPOILER ALERT: MAP SECRET
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a hidden door was placed in the first room, behind the spawn point. ( functions as a skip level door. )
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Future Updates:
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adding windows

updated title screen

level S1M2 Playable

[grouchbag]

I'll play the edited version in a while, but just wanted to you know I hope you are going to keep up with mapping when you have time. Again, good luck!

[Doom Maxx]

I'll play the edited version in a while, but just wanted to you know I hope you are going to keep up with mapping when you have time. Again, good luck!

Ok thank you!

[grouchbag]

You're welcome! I did play the edited version and found it better. Keep in mind tho, I'm not a good player. Don't have any talent for mapping. Not an artist either. I do have a great liking for Doom. I'm sure you'll be fine, from what other forum members say it does take time. Start off small and as you gain more experience, you'll develop your own style. Just experiment. Cheers!

[Doom Maxx]

You're welcome! I did play the edited version and found it better. Keep in mind tho, I'm not a good player. Don't have any talent for mapping. Not an artist either. I do have a great liking for Doom. I'm sure you'll be fine, from what other forum members say it does take time. Start off small and as you gain more experience, you'll develop your own style. Just experiment. Cheers!

thank you! ill try messing with some more stuff!

[grouchbag]

It also might help to play other maps. There is a bunch of nice people here, I'm sure someone might help if you ask. Also, don't worry too much if someone criticizes your work. They are trying to help you. I just hope I may have been of some minor help. Got to get some sleep, been up too long. I'll see how your map is coming in a few days, a week at most. Catch ya later!

[Doom Maxx]

alright! take care!

[Kappes Buur]

Your first map is certainly not any worse than my first map.

Just some pointers:
Pay particular attention to textures and alignment thereof. Abrupt changes in textures are seldom good.



Don't place doors splat flat on a wall. They look much better when recessed a bit



Small variations in the room or hallway architecture goes a long way. You don't have to overdo it, just little hints of something different helps.



And, perhaps, some lighting helps.


As already mentioned, playing maps by others will help a lot.

[Doom Maxx]

WOW. thank you for the advice! ill try playing the map that was included in brutal doom! and also, Your work looks pretty good!
i was thinking for the next level, that i made a tightrope walk, if you will. instead of lava, or slime, i was thinking demons below, so its more intimidationg. just to make shure, what is the minimum distance where demons "stop seeing" the player? i want to make shure they attack only when the player falls down. im not shure where to look for this, so any pointers would be nice!

Thank you!