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Particle Fleet => Map Makers, Ship Builders, and Coders => Topic started by: Sorrontis on October 22, 2017, 08:44:58 PM

Title: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on October 22, 2017, 08:44:58 PM
Hello everyone and everyone, Sorrontis is your guide to making "better" *cough cough* maps in PF:E.

I will be making a series of video tutorial on the subject, it'll be great fun. Obviously, I have already started.
Now, don't expect the best, most polished off video, I have no clue what I'm doing when it comes to video editing. Also, sorry about the voice, I really didn't know I sound like that.

We'll be making a map, named Teaching Map.
Episode 1: Starting Out (https://youtu.be/j3ysomruTp0) - Corresponding Map: Teaching Map [#918] (http://knucklecracker.com/forums/index.php?topic=26680.0)
Episode 2: Exploring Structures (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kXFpSg5bZ4) - Corresponding Map: Teaching Map 2.0
Episode 3: Terraforming - Not a tutorial - Just showing my land making techniques (https://youtu.be/859nK2vhEEk) - Corresponding Map: Teaching Map 2.0
Episode 4: More on Emitters & Designing Map (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZEt6ouXR1A) - Corresponding Map: Teaching Map 2.0
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on October 22, 2017, 10:48:52 PM
The wife says I sound like a duck, a very grumpy duck.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: cpaca on October 23, 2017, 12:14:23 AM
You're probably grumpy because you have to make an EASY map. 
I mean 
PHYSICS doesn't like impossibilities and will such make things discouraged 

nice tutorials, tho
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: svartmes on October 25, 2017, 01:27:03 PM
Awesome! I've been trying to get into mapmaking but I'm struggling and not really enjoying the process. It'll be very interesting to see more experienced mapmakers workflow and learn some things. Hopefully it will lead to even more user creater maps. Thanks for this!

One cool video you might do is to record you making one of your bigger maps from start to finish (might need to speed up the footage) and maybe do a commentary over it going over your ideas and intentions to executions.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on October 25, 2017, 06:08:52 PM
I'm working with this small map to show everything to new users. That will include good ship design (not like mine) and then basic PRPL (maybe).

And then, I'll think about it. A full map takes me about 5 hours to make. Assuming the PRPL doesn't hit a wall.


EDIT: Also also, K, is this a pinnable post - do people want this pinned?
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: FOXX on October 26, 2017, 06:42:15 AM
I have watched the Vids -> Great Stuff Sorrontis. This will help a lot of people who want to make Maps.
I was thinking of doing this myself but i never recorded something and didn't know how that works so i didn't do this.

What program do you use for recording and editing and so?
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on October 26, 2017, 09:15:56 AM
Quote from: FOXX on October 26, 2017, 06:42:15 AM
I have watched the Vids -> Great Stuff Sorrontis. This will help a lot of people who want to make Maps.
I was thinking of doing this myself but i never recorded something and didn't know how that works so i didn't do this.

What program do you use for recording and editing and so?

I use OBS to record. I do not edit, no clue how.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: FOXX on October 26, 2017, 10:33:55 AM
Quote from: Sorrontis on October 26, 2017, 09:15:56 AM
I use OBS to record. I do not edit, no clue how.
So it's just learning how a record program works and then upload the Vid.
Thought it would have more steps than that.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on October 26, 2017, 12:23:33 PM
There's a lot more steps if you want to make a polished video. I'm not very polished.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: FOXX on October 26, 2017, 12:33:48 PM
No need for Polishing up a Youtube Video.
So maybe this is a project for the future.

Still going to watch your vids.
Greets
FOXX
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: TonnyT on October 26, 2017, 07:22:47 PM
I can edit with decent sound quality, but I have zero idea how to make maps.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: kajacx on October 28, 2017, 03:32:07 PM
Kek, I just made my first attempt at a PRPL tutorial today ... 1 hour of mostly boring rambling of a madman. I have a lot to improve.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on October 28, 2017, 03:46:21 PM
Nice. I won't do it then, you're probably better than me. Post the link!
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: kajacx on October 28, 2017, 03:50:39 PM
You'll get the link when I get the video under 10 minutes :D
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: FOXX on November 01, 2017, 08:09:43 PM
Quote from: kajacx on October 28, 2017, 03:32:07 PM
Kek, I just made my first attempt at a PRPL tutorial today ... 1 hour of mostly boring rambling of a madman. I have a lot to improve.

PRPL tutorial -> yes please.
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on November 01, 2017, 09:14:47 PM
Yay, new episode of the tutorial!


Episode 4: More on Emitters & Designing Map (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZEt6ouXR1A) - Corresponding Map: Teaching Map 2.0

I'll be placing another "non-tutorial" so you can watch me optimize the emitters and my process.

Next on the list, is.... drum roll.... ships~
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: FOXX on November 02, 2017, 06:48:16 AM
Hi Sorrontis,
just watched the 4th video.
Good explanation.
And i saw 1 interesting thing i don't know yet -> how did you spawn the ships in without building?

Ps, nice your dog is in the Video :)

Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: Sorrontis on November 02, 2017, 09:43:21 AM
Quote from: FOXX on November 02, 2017, 06:48:16 AM
Hi Sorrontis,
just watched the 4th video.
Good explanation.
And i saw 1 interesting thing i don't know yet -> how did you spawn the ships in without building?

Ps, nice your dog is in the Video :)

Hold B while placing it. I thought I had said it. Sorry
Title: Re: [Tutorial] So, you want to learn how to make maps in Particle Fleet
Post by: FOXX on November 02, 2017, 09:50:11 AM
maybe i didn't hear it. Only saw the vid once.
That B key is going to save a looooot of time. Thanks and i keep watching your vids.
Just for fun and i might learn something else.