Map Maker?

Pips · #1 August 17th, 2005, 05:25 PM

There is already a sub-forum titled Mods and Scenarios (with no posts), but I just wanted to ask to make sure that at some point toolsets will be released to the public to allow us to create new campaigns or skirmish maps (for online or offline play)?

Is there a general timeframe for when you think you might release these tools to the public?

Thanks! (Demo is awesome as I knew it would be!)

Richard · #2 August 17th, 2005, 07:16 PM

The subforums are default in our setup. There are some capabilities to mod the game, however a map editor wasn't feasible with the release unfortunately.

Pips · #3 August 17th, 2005, 08:48 PM

Does that mean no map editor ever? Or depends on sales of the game? Or it will definitely be released at some point?

Richard · #4 August 17th, 2005, 10:33 PM

That's really up to the developer. There are complications because of the way the game is architected.

Pips · #5 August 18th, 2005, 12:39 AM

Wellllll since TinyHero.com now links to this forum page, where else can we ask the developers if/when this might be implemented?

This is an important issue for me; I could easily see myself losing interest with only a set number of maps (and 10 is a small number at that) to play on.

Hiro_Antagonist · #6 August 18th, 2005, 01:31 AM

Hi there. I'm the developer, and I definitely check in here. =)

We have no plans to add in a map editor, although this could change over time based on demand. Our plan is that when we eventually release the sequel, it will be fully modable.

We will be adding more multi-player maps in future patches. Land of Legends also has a 32-mission campaign with two levels of difficulty.

-Hiro_Antagonist

DarkStar · #7 August 19th, 2005, 02:40 AM

Too bad there isn't going to be a map editor.

Seems like an odd decision to allow users to 'mod' unit graphics and sound, a task not many would do, and not allow the user to make new maps for online play, something I think many users would do.

It's cool that new maps will be patched in later I guess.

SargusBane · #8 September 3rd, 2005, 07:32 PM

I agree with you. A map maker is a must for this game. Although the maps that we have now is good and the game seems to promise a good selection of maps once you can buy it. However, a 15 by 15 map just seems a little small to me and I would love to be able to create and play a larger map or a connected map (like pac-man). It would add a little extra flavor to the game and keep people interested. Also more races would be cool or even better yet the ability to create and submit races in to the game.

Hiro_Antagonist · #9 September 3rd, 2005, 09:44 PM

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SargusBane said:
I agree with you. A map maker is a must for this game. Although the maps that we have now is good and the game seems to promise a good selection of maps once you can buy it. However, a 15 by 15 map just seems a little small to me and I would love to be able to create and play a larger map or a connected map (like pac-man). It would add a little extra flavor to the game and keep people interested. Also more races would be cool or even better yet the ability to create and submit races in to the game.

The 15x15 maps were chosen to keep games fast and to prevent players from spending time moving units that are never in any threat. In fact, supporting bigger maps, complete with the clickable mini-map in the sidebar, was the first 'complete' feature in the game. But after playtesting, I realized that games were too slow, action was too spread out, and things generally took too long. Playtesting showed that 15x15 maps accomplished my design goal of "trimming off all the fat" and I think that LOL is a much better game as a result.

Unfortunately there won't be any more races added to Land of Legends, but the 8 races that are there are very diverse, and 8 is already one of the largest number of vastly diverse races in any game on the market. (Though Dominions II beats us by a large margin

)

-Hiro_Antagonist

SargusBane · #10 September 15th, 2005, 11:46 PM

Moderated by Andre

It seems like you are willing to try and do what we are asking. That is cool enough for me. The eight races are very easy to play and can be used in incredible complex fashion. Couple with the fact that the patches you are making also comes with more maps makes it re-playable for many hours to come. All I can say is keep the patches coming and when is LOL 2 coming out?