This seems to nail many of the problems I personally see in the current set of custom maps. Atleast on the EU realm.
Personally I think EVERY map maker has to have a read through this, and this is especially true to the highly-ambitious map makers, which makes for the majority of them.
If there's anything I'd quote as my favorite line, its this:
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2. What would you say are some of the elements that make a good and fun map?
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Easy understandable gameplay. Not much to say about it.
I am a KISS principle practitioner by heart even at the days before I heard of it, KISS stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid!". And I've spent most of my time emphasizing the importance of Usability in everything (Not just IT solutions)!
To keep it short, I feel the biggest problem with the maps out there is:
Complexity WITHOUT proper introductory presentation and/or interface!
Either keep it simple, or make it feel simple!
EDIT: Where're my manners. THANK YOU EVERYONE who contributed to the interviews! I love all the input and I'm going to put as much as I can of it into practice :) This I can promise
Amazing post!!! I really love this.
This seems to nail many of the problems I personally see in the current set of custom maps. Atleast on the EU realm. Personally I think EVERY map maker has to have a read through this, and this is especially true to the highly-ambitious map makers, which makes for the majority of them.
If there's anything I'd quote as my favorite line, its this:
I am a KISS principle practitioner by heart even at the days before I heard of it, KISS stands for "Keep It Simple, Stupid!". And I've spent most of my time emphasizing the importance of Usability in everything (Not just IT solutions)!
To keep it short, I feel the biggest problem with the maps out there is:
Complexity WITHOUT proper introductory presentation and/or interface!
Either keep it simple, or make it feel simple!
EDIT: Where're my manners. THANK YOU EVERYONE who contributed to the interviews! I love all the input and I'm going to put as much as I can of it into practice :) This I can promise