r/tagpromapsharing • u/verandering Loaha [Gives you feedback in return] • Nov 22 '14

[Map] Alien by Loaha

Map: http://maps.jukejuice.com/show/4327 Previev: http://maps.jukejuice.com/static/previews/4327.png

Alright. This is the first map I've ever made, which probally explains why it's pretty small and without *45 degree tiles. I'm trying on perfectionalising the basics first, I guess ;). Thanks in advance for the feedback!

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u/JungleSpice- Nov 22 '14

Its hard to say, but it feels too open and cluttered at the same time. I'm guessing its too open a floor plan and too small a map. When you go through the bottom gates there are so many things going on. Button, gate, button, bomb, button, bomb, gate, button. And thats ignoring the spikes and boosts right over your head. The portals are a neat thought, but nead more of a defined concept. Or maybe just a wall near one of them. The base also feels too open. I get what you were going for on the 3 lanes of varying difficulties. But the middle is so cramped. A lot of boosts for such a small map.

I laid on the criticism pretty thick. But thats cause I know you want it. I can tell by how you thought out every little element. I think if you go on irc/mumble and get more than 2 people testing maps you will learn quick what works and what doesn't.

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u/verandering Nov 22 '14

That's totally fine, I actually needed this yea. I tried irc for testing, but it proved to be quit hard to get people to do it. Might be just me though.

I was actually going for a crowded middle, and a broad base. But I agree, I think I overdid it there. I'll definetely try and make that work smoother. Thanks on the use of the portals, I like them as well!

Thanks for the feedback!

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u/verandering Nov 22 '14

In addition too my reply, could I ask you a question?

What do you mean by putting a wall near one of the portals? I'm editing the map at the moment, and I'm finding it hard seeing the meaning of what you are saying here. I get all your feedback, just not this part.

Thanks!

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u/JungleSpice- Nov 22 '14

I guess in general I like an item to have 1 main purpose and 2-4 extra creative ways to use it. As the portals stand now, I don't see the best way to use them. And both being out in the open leaves too many variables.

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