So, Im really excited for the map editor of Starcraft 2 and Im looking forward to making my first map. Ive made my general Idea of what I want it to be, and I want some input as to any changes in script, gameplay and if some things are possible. Im focusing a bit more on the cinematic part of the whole thing, Using triggers, making units move at the right time, etc. I also have a few custom abilities that I want
NOTE: Im not making this a really complex map, with a great plot, effects, exciting combat, etc. I just want to use this map as an exercise, and make it a bit funny so that maybe someone gets a laugh out of it.
p.s. If you are offended by swearing, don't flame me.
Starting location: Trailer of an old marine.
Characteristics: The trailer is part of a neighborhood of other trailers. The Trailer has a bunker attached to it. Trailer is being attacked by zerg.
-Opening cinematic-
Marines wife wakes up the old marine.
“Honey dear, wake up!”
“Whaaat?”
“Honey, we have trick or treaters this year!”
“Lemme see.” Opens door “HOLY Woman, those ain't any trick or treaters, they're zerglings!”
“Oh thats nice, I'll let you deal with them while I read the paper.”
“Screw that, make me a sandwich woman!!!”
“Whatever you want dear.”
-The marine is seen popping Outside of the trailer. He attacks the zerglings-
“Pew, Pew, Aw hell, this ain't my laser gun. Whatever, here come some more!”
-End-
Objective:
-Kill zerglings using kiting
-Cinematic-
“Here you go dear, heres your sandwich.”
“Thank you dear. WAIT A MOMENT, this sandwich isn't made of chicken, IT'S MADE OF LAND MINES!!!”
-throws sandwich on the lawn, zerglings walk on the mine, they explode-
“Woman, get me my land mines! And make me a real sandwich next time.”
“Here you go dear.”
-End-
Note: The land mines will actually be banelings that once unburrowed will explode. You place land mines simply by pointing and clicking. It has a cool down and energy cost.
Objective:
-Kill 10 zerglings
-Cinematic-
“Waaaho, I haven't had this much fun since when stimpacks were taken in double doses!”
Hidralisks come around the corner.
“Aw, hell, Im not risking my ass for this. Honey! Is my sandwich ready?”
“Yes dear, here it is.”
-Marine reaches full health and gains eat sandwich ability, simply the stimpack ability with no down and with limited use-
“Get in the bunker dear, its going to get chilly.”
“Alright dear, I'll see you inside.”
-End-
Note: bunker is defended by Raven turrets
“You know, if I die today I'll at least have chicken. F it, Alright chums, lets do this, LEEEEEROOOOOOY, JEEEEEEENKINS!!!”
Note: Unit name changed to Leeroy Jenkins
Objective: Defeats Hydralisks
Note: Whenever Leeroy is defeated a message will say, at least I have chicken
-Cinematic-
“Dear, Could you please hand me my laser gun?”
“Why, I thought you lent it to Bob the other day.”
“Did I? Im going to find Bob so I can Pew Pew some zerg bastards, Im leaving you with the car.”
“Alright, be back for supper will you?”
“Only if its KFC for dinner!”
-End-
Note: Player control of the house and bunker has been switched to Leeroys wife
Note: A Siege tank has been given to Leeroys wife to defend the house, it is invulnerable, and mostly used for decoration and lolz.
-End-
Objective: Leeroy fights his way through the city, he has stumbled across several drunken marines.
-Cinematic-
“Are you boys Dominon Marines?”
“We sure are, ain't we boys? We've been killing so many zerglings, we thought we would take a break.”
“Well then break times over marines, as a former Captain of the Dominion Marine Corps I hereby take command of you folks. Free sandwiches for all who follow me!”
“You heard him boys? A round of sandwiches courtesy of the new boss!”
-End-
Note: All marines gain the eat sandwich ability, the forces Leeroy and his squad defeat become ever larger.
-At one point a Nydus worm pops out of the ground-
-Cinematic-
“Sir, have I had to much to drink?”
“No marine, I think its just from all the stimpacks we've had back in the day.”
“Sir, I think Joe is right about that thing.”
“Nonsense, Here, I'll throw a mine in its throat just to make you happy.”
-Nydus worm suffers damage, but then starts to pump out zerg units-
“Oh, Well I guess we aren't seeing things.”
-End-
-after defeating the Nydus worm Leeroys marines take another break, this time they go over to a friends place to crash, but Leeroy doesn't have the time to wait for them-
-Cinematic-
“Screw you gorilas, Im goin.”
-Leeroy reaches a dam. The dam has several floors. A squad of four reapers pops down from a higher level onto Leeroys level, and then down another level-
“What the? There's another one, HEY SONNY I NEED A RIDE!”
-The late reaper jumps down from the top level, and picks up Leeroy as he descends, and then drops him on the next level-
“Whats goin on here?”
“Ballet dance classes. Whats it look like?”
“Oh, thats nice gay boy, your with me.”
“Oh yeah? Who says?”
-the female robot pops on the intercom-
“Captain, Dominion Marine Corps have re-instituted your position, you are now capable of issuing orders to all nearby Dominion Marines.”
“See? Whats your name anyway candle boy? Actually, I'll just settle for that.”
“I hate you.”
“So do I.”
“Commander, the base before you has been overrun by the zerg. All air defenses, bunkers, and infrastructure buildings have remained un-powered. We are sending supplies for you to defend the dam and secure power to the main defense operation happening in down town.”
“A holdout mission? I've had too many of these in my day. And they all ended sour. Right, Candle Boy, were going to meet up with the other candle heads, and then were gonna call in some reinforcements. ”
-End-
-Objective-
-There are four reapers fighting a swarm of zerglings. Rescue them.
-Wipe out the remaining zerg in the base, and restore power.
-The generator is warming up. Defend it for 3 minutes.
-You have complete control of the base, you must hold it for 17 minutes.
End of objective.
The base has had increasing waves of zerg and now a horde of zerg are converging on the base.
-Cinematic-
Reaper Leader “All right boys, its time to clear out of here, we can't serve the Dominion dead. Lets fly.”
-Reaper Squad clears out-
“Dammit, I don't have a jet pack. I wonder how fast I can make my getaway with one of these. Hey you lot, c'mere were leaving this joint.”
“But Sir, were surrounded!”
“Didn't no one teach you Terran bases can lift off marine?”
“A fast getaway thats gonna be.”
“Hey, If you wanna be trampled, be my guest, everyone else, come with me.”
-Everyone gets on a barracks and they float off the dam, while the zerg kill the remaining buildings-
The screen fades to black.
VICTORY!
The idea of the map is nice and funny, but If you really want to make this map an exercise for yourself, you need to learn how to do it yourself, while help you can find from guides is fine, but if you let people tell you how to do anything, than you basically won't learn a thing.
Even if you do not know how to make one thing work, then figuring out how it does yourself, will teach you a lot about the editor and will open a lot of doors for you, but if someone else figures it out for you, then you basically would forget what you just learned in a day or two.
Please check dates of last posts in threads before posting. Look at your own post, it says "445 days later". I'm actually surprised the editor is that old already... Please don't necro dead threads unless you've got a good reason to (like maybe you have the same problem as someone in an old thread, which was unsolved)
Heck the maker was last online over 3 months ago. I should probably lock this thread until asked otherwise by the maker. Still sounds like a Joe's Quest 2 since that custom campaign for WC was so epic it even prophesied the comming of SC2 a year before the announcement.
So, Im really excited for the map editor of Starcraft 2 and Im looking forward to making my first map. Ive made my general Idea of what I want it to be, and I want some input as to any changes in script, gameplay and if some things are possible. Im focusing a bit more on the cinematic part of the whole thing, Using triggers, making units move at the right time, etc. I also have a few custom abilities that I want
NOTE: Im not making this a really complex map, with a great plot, effects, exciting combat, etc. I just want to use this map as an exercise, and make it a bit funny so that maybe someone gets a laugh out of it.
p.s. If you are offended by swearing, don't flame me.
Starting location: Trailer of an old marine.
Characteristics: The trailer is part of a neighborhood of other trailers. The Trailer has a bunker attached to it. Trailer is being attacked by zerg.
-Opening cinematic-
Marines wife wakes up the old marine.
“Honey dear, wake up!” “Whaaat?” “Honey, we have trick or treaters this year!” “Lemme see.” Opens door “HOLY Woman, those ain't any trick or treaters, they're zerglings!” “Oh thats nice, I'll let you deal with them while I read the paper.” “Screw that, make me a sandwich woman!!!” “Whatever you want dear.”
-The marine is seen popping Outside of the trailer. He attacks the zerglings-
“Pew, Pew, Aw hell, this ain't my laser gun. Whatever, here come some more!”
-End-
Objective: -Kill zerglings using kiting
-Cinematic-
“Here you go dear, heres your sandwich.” “Thank you dear. WAIT A MOMENT, this sandwich isn't made of chicken, IT'S MADE OF LAND MINES!!!” -throws sandwich on the lawn, zerglings walk on the mine, they explode- “Woman, get me my land mines! And make me a real sandwich next time.” “Here you go dear.”
-End-
Note: The land mines will actually be banelings that once unburrowed will explode. You place land mines simply by pointing and clicking. It has a cool down and energy cost.
Objective: -Kill 10 zerglings
-Cinematic-
“Waaaho, I haven't had this much fun since when stimpacks were taken in double doses!”
Hidralisks come around the corner.
“Aw, hell, Im not risking my ass for this. Honey! Is my sandwich ready?” “Yes dear, here it is.” -Marine reaches full health and gains eat sandwich ability, simply the stimpack ability with no down and with limited use- “Get in the bunker dear, its going to get chilly.” “Alright dear, I'll see you inside.”
-End-
Note: bunker is defended by Raven turrets
“You know, if I die today I'll at least have chicken. F it, Alright chums, lets do this, LEEEEEROOOOOOY, JEEEEEEENKINS!!!”
Note: Unit name changed to Leeroy Jenkins
Objective: Defeats Hydralisks
Note: Whenever Leeroy is defeated a message will say, at least I have chicken
-Cinematic- “Dear, Could you please hand me my laser gun?” “Why, I thought you lent it to Bob the other day.” “Did I? Im going to find Bob so I can Pew Pew some zerg bastards, Im leaving you with the car.” “Alright, be back for supper will you?” “Only if its KFC for dinner!” -End-
Note: Player control of the house and bunker has been switched to Leeroys wife Note: A Siege tank has been given to Leeroys wife to defend the house, it is invulnerable, and mostly used for decoration and lolz.
-End-
Objective: Leeroy fights his way through the city, he has stumbled across several drunken marines.
-Cinematic-
“Are you boys Dominon Marines?” “We sure are, ain't we boys? We've been killing so many zerglings, we thought we would take a break.” “Well then break times over marines, as a former Captain of the Dominion Marine Corps I hereby take command of you folks. Free sandwiches for all who follow me!” “You heard him boys? A round of sandwiches courtesy of the new boss!”
-End-
Note: All marines gain the eat sandwich ability, the forces Leeroy and his squad defeat become ever larger.
-At one point a Nydus worm pops out of the ground-
-Cinematic-
“Sir, have I had to much to drink?” “No marine, I think its just from all the stimpacks we've had back in the day.” “Sir, I think Joe is right about that thing.” “Nonsense, Here, I'll throw a mine in its throat just to make you happy.” -Nydus worm suffers damage, but then starts to pump out zerg units- “Oh, Well I guess we aren't seeing things.”
-End-
-after defeating the Nydus worm Leeroys marines take another break, this time they go over to a friends place to crash, but Leeroy doesn't have the time to wait for them-
-Cinematic-
“Screw you gorilas, Im goin.”
-Leeroy reaches a dam. The dam has several floors. A squad of four reapers pops down from a higher level onto Leeroys level, and then down another level-
“What the? There's another one, HEY SONNY I NEED A RIDE!”
-The late reaper jumps down from the top level, and picks up Leeroy as he descends, and then drops him on the next level-
“Whats goin on here?” “Ballet dance classes. Whats it look like?” “Oh, thats nice gay boy, your with me.” “Oh yeah? Who says?”
-the female robot pops on the intercom- “Captain, Dominion Marine Corps have re-instituted your position, you are now capable of issuing orders to all nearby Dominion Marines.”
“See? Whats your name anyway candle boy? Actually, I'll just settle for that.” “I hate you.” “So do I.”
“Commander, the base before you has been overrun by the zerg. All air defenses, bunkers, and infrastructure buildings have remained un-powered. We are sending supplies for you to defend the dam and secure power to the main defense operation happening in down town.”
“A holdout mission? I've had too many of these in my day. And they all ended sour. Right, Candle Boy, were going to meet up with the other candle heads, and then were gonna call in some reinforcements. ” -End-
-Objective- -There are four reapers fighting a swarm of zerglings. Rescue them. -Wipe out the remaining zerg in the base, and restore power. -The generator is warming up. Defend it for 3 minutes. -You have complete control of the base, you must hold it for 17 minutes.
End of objective.
The base has had increasing waves of zerg and now a horde of zerg are converging on the base.
-Cinematic-
Reaper Leader “All right boys, its time to clear out of here, we can't serve the Dominion dead. Lets fly.” -Reaper Squad clears out- “Dammit, I don't have a jet pack. I wonder how fast I can make my getaway with one of these. Hey you lot, c'mere were leaving this joint.” “But Sir, were surrounded!” “Didn't no one teach you Terran bases can lift off marine?” “A fast getaway thats gonna be.” “Hey, If you wanna be trampled, be my guest, everyone else, come with me.” -Everyone gets on a barracks and they float off the dam, while the zerg kill the remaining buildings- The screen fades to black. VICTORY!
The idea of the map is nice and funny, but If you really want to make this map an exercise for yourself, you need to learn how to do it yourself, while help you can find from guides is fine, but if you let people tell you how to do anything, than you basically won't learn a thing. Even if you do not know how to make one thing work, then figuring out how it does yourself, will teach you a lot about the editor and will open a lot of doors for you, but if someone else figures it out for you, then you basically would forget what you just learned in a day or two.
Anyway GL&HF
I'm good with every part of the editor exsept for cintemtics, good luck...
Please check dates of last posts in threads before posting. Look at your own post, it says "445 days later". I'm actually surprised the editor is that old already... Please don't necro dead threads unless you've got a good reason to (like maybe you have the same problem as someone in an old thread, which was unsolved)
Heck the maker was last online over 3 months ago. I should probably lock this thread until asked otherwise by the maker. Still sounds like a Joe's Quest 2 since that custom campaign for WC was so epic it even prophesied the comming of SC2 a year before the announcement.
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