Help me get started making maps

[WILEY COYOTE-UR]

First do you guys use NILE or something else.

Point me in the right direction. I downloaded NILE, but it's hard to use, and it keeps crashing on me. Even after an update.

Thanks

[Fubar-UR]

Yes use Nile and it is said to crash so save all the time!

My suggestion to start is download a map and try to edit it. This will give you a better idea of how its done.

stick with
TDM
DM
TKOTH

Those are easier to start with

Garyoyle is a good person to talk to

[GARGOYLE-UR]

Sorry for the delayed responce. Like Fu said, start with TDMs, DMs and TKOTHs.

I'm going to try and put together a map making 101 post. In the mean time you can check out this for some good information.

DF Barracks

[GARGOYLE-UR]

I have put together a Map Making 101 lesson here: Map Making 101
This is written up as a lesson, not a reference file. So, read through it and follow it step by step to get a feel for NILE. Once you are done with the lesson you will know enough to make maps. You can always come back and read through it if you need a refresher.

There is also a link at the bottom of the list at the left.

Happy Map Making. Let me know if you have any questions.

[WILEY COYOTE-UR]

I've tried the 101, and created a map.

But it seems like you have to manually add the turret and .50 to EVERY tank!

Do I really have to add vehicles and their weapons separately, or is there a way around that?

How do I align the weapons in their proper place?

Will they show up as seating locations on the vehicle?

[EDIT] I found the answer on the forum Gargoyle posted. Weird that NILE doesn't show the turrets, and just mounts them automatically.
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Wiley

[GARGOYLE-UR]

No, it doesn't show it in NILE, but the turrets are there. When you go to play the map, you will see them.

The weapons are there automaticly. Like the vehicle IC: Desert SUV (50 CAL) has a 50 on top, but a IC: Desert SUV (MK19) has a grenade launcher on top.

It doesn't show them in NILE, but they are there.

The individual weapons like the turrets are for placement weapons. Like in the map Big Ship, on the ends of the ship were turrets on top of round sand bags.

[WILEY COYOTE-UR]

What kinds of maps could we use more of?

Does our group prefer close encounters, vehicle fights, etc?

Give me some ideas?

Wiley

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