Making CW2 maps, for dummies.

Katra · September 10, 2011, 08:15:29 PM

I've seen several maps where you don't need beacons to keep units in contact with the LS, but I can't figure out how to do it. Where do I find this option?

Fisherck · September 10, 2011, 08:16:35 PM

Quote from: Katra on September 10, 2011, 08:15:29 PM
I've seen several maps where you don't need beacons to keep units in contact with the LS, but I can't figure out how to do it. Where do I find this option?

It is under general setting. It is called ambient lighting. All you need to do is click it.(this is a new feature ;))

Ebon Heart · September 10, 2011, 08:46:50 PM

Quote from: Katra on September 10, 2011, 08:15:29 PM
I've seen several maps where you don't need beacons to keep units in contact with the LS, but I can't figure out how to do it. Where do I find this option?

that's under "the basics". :P

Katra · September 10, 2011, 10:35:54 PM

:-[ Hidden in plain sight. ;) Thanks.

Ebon Heart · September 11, 2011, 02:04:57 PM

The guide is now up to date. :D mostly just the warning, and the drone payload feature, but there's also a few minor changes.

eudrick · September 12, 2011, 08:41:20 PM

I took the liberty of editing the wiki and added a couple of place holders for missing info. I think I found all of the typos (maybe, kinda) :-\

Ebon Heart · September 12, 2011, 10:02:12 PM

Thanks, Eudrick. Think you could point them out here, so I can correct the forum guide?

yui56 · October 25, 2011, 12:25:14 PM

Does anyone know what "Drip Mode" does for a field? I can't seem to figure out how to use it.

UpperKEES · October 25, 2011, 02:21:11 PM

Quote from: yui56 on October 25, 2011, 12:25:14 PM
Does anyone know what "Drip Mode" does for a field? I can't seem to figure out how to use it.

'Drip Mode' is only useful for moving pin fields. It makes sure that a moving pin field doesn't pick up more Creeper along its route until the loop starts over again.

davidp · November 11, 2011, 01:11:23 PM

Dearest map creators,

I love most of your maps. Some are really annoying though. Here's some of my personal comments:

1. Don't put stuff on the top few rows of the map where it is obscured by the score/stats. It is annoying.
2. Don't change the creeper colors. It is confusing. If you have a good reason to change them...I don't think you do. :P
3. Do you really need emitters that have more than one health? Really? Do I need to sit there for an extra 5 minutes waiting on nullifiers?

Sincerely,

Your biggest fan

Grauniad · November 11, 2011, 01:20:11 PM

Dear davidp,
I share your sentiments, but it is my belief that some (not all) map makers make maps to purposely be annoying.

If you are in need to play a well-made map, with interesting strategies, try this one. It could serve as an example for many map makers here.

Ebon Heart · November 18, 2011, 03:30:24 PM

Quote from: Grauniad on November 11, 2011, 01:20:11 PM
Dear davidp,
I share your sentiments, but it is my belief that some (not all) map makers make maps to purposely be annoying.

If you are in need to play a well-made map, with interesting strategies, try this one. It could serve as an example for many map makers here.

now that map is a perfect example of one of my pet peeves. No title, and the author didn't even bother giving a description.

Grauniad · November 18, 2011, 03:54:31 PM

If you discuss that map in it's proper place, we can have that discussion. Here we're wildly off-topic. (One of *my* pet peeves).

lich98 · November 18, 2011, 04:21:41 PM

Quote from: Grauniad on November 18, 2011, 03:54:31 PM
If you discuss that map in it's proper place, we can have that discussion. Here we're wildly off-topic. (One of *my* pet peeves).

only your pet peeve because you moniter the forums, discussions in real life don't always stay where they should.

Ebon Heart · November 18, 2011, 09:29:02 PM

Quote from: Grauniad on November 18, 2011, 03:54:31 PM
If you discuss that map in it's proper place, we can have that discussion. Here we're wildly off-topic. (One of *my* pet peeves).

It seems like you're the one who got us off topic, GR. :P I'm not the one who got us started on which maps are good or bad. ;) Anyways, back on topic before the Old Man's son locks this thing down. What do you guys know about AC emitters? I haven't had a chance to play with them so far. I know there have been a few other updates as well, which I should probably include here.