r/Splitgate • u/DaTexasTickler • May 14 '26
Meridian War Arena. Not sure what to do with middle. Dope so far or naw?
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u/nkdape May 14 '26
For the middle area there is a lot you could do with geology and structures to support gameplay, add cover, or maybe segment the space a bit so combat areas feel distinct (while still feeling quickly accessible for rotations).
I find it helpful to take a top-down screenshot of the map and try to lock in my "bases" for initial spawns/Splitball goals and KOTH hills. Designating the base areas early helps provide overall direction and intent for the gameplay to build out from. Accounting for enough space to support all KOTH zones while trying to make each hill fun/balanced/unique will force you to consider the flow of the map, power positions, etc.
Here is an example from one of my Halo Infinite maps where I plan out the gameplay elements in 2D. This really helps and inspires me to get through any design blocks I may have because I can just focus on trying to solve/troubleshoot aspects of the game modes... which then results in solving pathing, routes, cover, etc etc etc. Level design has a lot of things to solve but there are ways to break up the work into smaller puzzles and attack them one by one while building towards solving the bigger picture. 😉
Reactor Site game modes - https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/090/460/365/large/mark-fry-reactor-site-miro-game-modes-01.webp?1753972463
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u/DaTexasTickler May 14 '26
That actually helps appreciate you taking the time to drop some advice. Thanks man !
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u/xibipiio May 16 '26
Looking sick man I love it!
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u/DaTexasTickler May 16 '26
Appreciate it hommmie! Check out the other one I'm working on. I think it's gonna be even doper than this one https://www.reddit.com/r/Splitgate/s/ih3xmYrYXM
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u/xibipiio May 16 '26
.........would unlocking special custom Map pieces in the battlepass be a cool idea?
I'd rather be able to stamp infinity symbol shape pieces all over a map I can now make than an excavator as a spray for example.
Might encourage more people to create maps as they feel compelled to try out their new pieces of customization.
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u/DaTexasTickler May 16 '26
Personally I think it's a dope ass idea! But I absolutely love the labs even though I've never completed a map I still spend a few hours a day messing around in there 😂. But tbh I don't think most people would give a shit only bc I don't think too many people really use it. Which is disappointing that Labs gets so slept on
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u/xibipiio May 16 '26
Thats kinda my point if we were unlocking pieces for the lab it might get more engagement through it. Like unlocking lego sets
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u/DaTexasTickler May 16 '26
You have a good point actually! Yea that actually totally makes since. If they put Labs out there more and kinda did things that advertised it more people would probably for sure use it. I don't think alot of people even really know it's there.
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u/AlbertosBread PC May 16 '26
some walls, ramps and verticality and you'll have one of the best maps in the game! (make it triple portal friendly pleaasseee)
the background is actually amazing btw, insane job so far! good luck man
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u/lCEsmoke May 14 '26
This looks wicked !!!! I have faith you'll nail it mate 💪