Level Design Custom Maps - Historical or otherwise...

[LordGleedo]

Afternoon all,

With the release nearing, I am now gearing up to start work on a couple of maps I have planned out.

My question is, do custom maps for a game like RO2 need to be historically accurate as well as be well designed with good gameplay to be warmly received by the community, or can we design maps that look like they fit the theme of RO2 without actually being based around an actual part of Stalingrad etc?

 

[Xendance]

No, they don't have to be historically accurate. My contest winning map for Ostfront was all made up, except for the fact that I initially tried to mimic the landscape around my house.
Gameplay first in my opinion, after that historical accuracy.

 

[LordGleedo]

Thanks for reply Xendance

 

[S/Sgt. Raider]

Also, if it helps to know, the new game is about Stalingrad and surrounding battles too if I'm correct, so you could probably remake Leningrad or something! Good luck mapping by the way!

 

[Jorg Biermann1]

I've always prefered Historical Maps. I'm planning on making a map on another part of the Barikady Gun factory.

 

[FatBassGuy]

orange maps with lots of water and 4 story orange structures.

 

[Frostedfire]

orange maps with lots of water and 4 story orange structures.

does orange work well with the engine, or was it just for contrast?

 

[sssfdg]

New Maps

New Maps

Historical accuracy isn't all that important. Its a plus but not the most important part.

I think the most important thing is scale. Tripwire has developed some great maps that feel real because the scale is right. The buildings don't tower over you and streets/alleyways don't feel a mile wide.

 

[SasQuatch]

Gameplay > all.

However, gameplay with our weaponry also depends on scale. If you prefer to make a non-historical map, I suggest you still look at google earth or google maps to get a sense of how wide roads are, how tall buildings are, how cities or villages are build. You could even use a screenshot of a town or city you like as a guide on how to build things.