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1. When creating a map, realistically assess your capabilities and the map's size. It's better to create a good map of size M than a bad one of size XL. 2. When creating a map, think about the plot and tailor everything else to it. 3. When creating a map, don't use the Obstacle Tool. The landscapes drawn with it are crude and unpicturesque. 4. When creating a map, consider the geographical location and its connection to the plot. If you're making a map in Erathia, use a real map and take into account all the features of the continent that were created before you. 5. When creating a map, carefully plan the placement of mines and creature dwellings. If it's a map for a multiplayer game, don't forget about equal conditions for all players. 6. When creating a map, remember the landscape and its interaction with the castles. It's not a good idea to place a Necropolis in the middle of a blooming valley, or an Elven Rampart among lava rocks. 7. When creating a map, carefully check its traversability and the functionality of all plot mechanisms. It won't be very pleasant if, after a multi-day journey to an enemy castle, the hero runs into a Guard Post for which you forgot to set a task. 8. When creating a map, pay close attention to the heroes placed on it. If their names are real, be sure to ask the owners what they think about it. 9. When creating a map, don't use the automatic map generator, as it minimizes your level of creativity. If someone unfairly accuses you of this, and you are firmly convinced of your rightness, defend your opinion. 10. The most important rule is – DON'T STEAL, because there will always be someone who, in retaliation, will steal from you.

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Since I'm new to this, I'd like you to add more rules to this topic. And I also suggest posting maps for discussion of their shortcomings and advantages!

Here is my first duel map! For 2 players! My friend and I just decided to compare our skills, and after this map, I decided to get into mapmaking)))

It's only interesting for Duels! There are no resource problems at all))))) and there are plenty of armies too)). The main thing is skill)):smile13: :smile19:

The next map is a single-player one. I think it's quite interesting, although... you decide for yourselves! I accept any criticism!

My 2nd single-player map! Well, what can I say? I think it's better than the first one! 100% better! Play it, rate it!

And here's the last single-player map I finished today! The theme is about Lake Baikal and its pollution! I think it's the best one so far! I'll definitely send you more when I make them!

The main rule:
If you are a beginner, it is best not to create maps at all!

The main rule:
If you are a beginner, it is better not to create maps at all!

I disagree, Alicia) Everyone has to start somewhere if they really want to, so it's like throwing your first pancake! Or did you mean that the maps I created are complete garbage?

The main rule:
If you are a beginner, it is better not to create maps at all!

Heh... Funny... Then there won't be any Mappers left))) Beginners will listen to your rule and won't even try to make maps... And the veteran mappers will be dead by that time. Then what?

Heh... Funny... Then there won't be any Mappers left))) Newbies will listen to your rules and won't dare to make maps... And the veteran mappers will be dead by that time. Then what?

I agree 100%.

What kind of people are these? I wrote that if you're a beginner, it's better not to create maps. There's already plenty of this garbage on the internet. I mean that it's better to create maps if you're already an experienced player. I'm not even talking about posting them online. My advice: create maps at home for yourself for about 5 years, and when you see that it's turning out well, then post them. And by that time, you won't be able to be called a beginner anymore. It's better to have veteran mapmakers and a small number of good maps than a bunch of unplayable and uninteresting maps. Predvesnik, I'm speaking in general, and you're taking it personally. I can't say anything bad about your

You're wrong, Alicia! And if a person is skilled and intelligent, they will immediately create something worthwhile and interesting – something that people will definitely want to see! And you're suggesting that a map appears 5 years later – when everyone is completely tired of the game?! People won't even look at it, and the creator will be quite upset!:cool:
As for unplayable maps, it's simple – delete them or don't upload them in advance!

You are wrong, Alicia! And if a person is skilled and smart, then he will immediately create something worthwhile and interesting – people will definitely want to see it! And you suggest that after 5 years – when everyone is completely tired of the game – a map appears?!!! People won't even look at it, and the guy will be very upset!:cool:
As for unplayable maps, it’s simple – delete them or don’t upload them in advance!

A person can be 250 times smarter, more skillful, good, hardworking, and creative, but still create bad maps. We don’t need that! Will they get bored? Well, maybe people thought the same way back in 2002… Sigh, think deeper! Also, don’t read superficially; if I write 5 years (or 7), I mean that the person has been playing the game for a long time and has been creating maps for many years, and has already learned how to make them properly. And if a person is just starting to understand now, then he still has a lot of work to do! For example, take a look at the Harbinger maps, and maybe you will understand what I am talking about...I don't want to offend him, but this is exactly the kind of mediocre maps I was talking about. I haven't played them, but one glance in the editor is enough. So, Harbinger still needs to improve. I wish you every success in creation. I also strongly advise you to follow this link; there is a lot of useful information for you. /topic/972/
Unplayable maps... Not all maps from the editor look unplayable. That's why it's better to download and delete them. It would be better to prohibit making obviously bad maps!

Yeah, the maps are really bad... you need to work on them, and work on them again. And for now, they're not even worth posting on the forum. Show them to your friends.
I downloaded what you call the best map, "Baikal": first of all, there's way too much empty space – you've broken rule number one. And honestly, the idea is ridiculous. I can't stand it when the real world and the world of Heroes are mixed in such an unappealing way. There's no Lake Baikal in Antagarich, and there won't be.

Predvestnik: You should have taken examples from maps created by other mapmakers. By the way, I'll reveal a secret: many good strategic maps since 2001 were created based on the "Random Map" template. For example, a good instance of such a map created by the computer is taken, and you then refine this map, making it even better.

Okay, thanks everyone, the topic can be CLOSED!