A Quick Guide to How to Start Building a Map
Creative Tips | How To Start Building A Map!
When you’re ready to build a great map, it may be difficult getting started. Here are some tips of advice that may assist you!
Step 1: Process What You’re About to Make!
Before building a map, it’s best to understand what you are about to create. Make sure you have things planned before you go ahead and create it. Having an idea of what features you would like to add is ideal as well as noting it down somewhere. This makes it clear to you what you’re about to start creating.
Step 2: Know and Test The Mechanics!
After preparing what will be made. Know the exact mechanics you will use before you implement it to your map. A common mistake is that people tend to build with such beautiful aesthetics, and when it’s time to make the game function with mechanics, it messes up! Constant Testing is a significant skill to have.
Step 3: Find Some Inspiration For Your Aesthetics!
When you have tested your mechanics, it’s time for the picturesque aesthetics to be made! For whatever map you are making, find some real life images to inspire your creation. Make the map look realistic and unique!
Step 4: Set Schedules To Create Within and Stay Motivated!
Even the best of map creators tend to face this issue. They put in so much hard work and dedication to a map and due to the lack of consistency with building the map, they begin to become distant from the joy of creating their wonderful map!
Be consistent with your set schedules. Don’t lose motivation for your map. Continue to believe in yourself with confidence that you will complete your map. Perseverance is a phenomenal personality trait of a map maker!!
Step 5: Take Advantage of Creative Companion!
There are countless benefits with the Creative Companion extension! A great feature is the Prop Browser - Searching for props has never been so easy! On the app we have maps displayed and regular article posts which may be beneficial to you.
Keep yourself updated through the FCHQ discord, found below!
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