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Post by Basse on Dec 17, 2007 15:42:30 GMT
The question doesn't only cover map design, but the whole designing part with storytelling, balancing and making scenarios entertaining, and of course map design and trick implementing, .dat changes and other things to enhance the playing. Also, the "Great designer" can be taken as either Great, close to the top, or great, above the ones above average
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Post by Julius CMXCIX on Dec 17, 2007 17:21:14 GMT
Above average. But not by much.
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Von
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Post by Von on Dec 18, 2007 9:23:14 GMT
Well, when I first submitted my works to the blacksmith, I really didn't consider them to be anything 'special', I mean, I was quite happy with the final product, but never in my life would I have expected the comments I recieved (especially DotRM) ) I'm not great, but like you Julius I would like to consider myself at least above average.
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Post by jon. on Dec 18, 2007 21:07:29 GMT
Well, I consider myself Gizmoz, for this one reason:
I haven't had the ability to be determined enough to finish some of my work. In fact, if I released all my unfinished works every month, I would have as much as 2 Gizmoz (how is Gizmoz plural?) I personally like my work, and the triggering as far as I go and if I were to release some projects, I would be above average.
Of course, i don't understand Average.
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Post by Mashek on Dec 19, 2007 6:23:20 GMT
lol, nice poll this week Basse. "I'm Gizmoz with a new account" was a crack up. I'd have to say the influence of Gizmoz' name to people is about on par with Ingo's. Anyway, I signed up for above average. My map design skills are fairly poor, trigger skills very limited and certainly my story writing is a bit cluttered as I neglected it for several years. Also, I'm a bit too laid back and lazy when it comes to designing, thus I can't be buggered with things like Genied, .dat editing and all that other stuff. EDIT: Also, Cat, don't be afraid, get something up!
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Post by Basse on Dec 19, 2007 13:36:35 GMT
I believe I'm a good designer, storywriter etc, but I'm limited because of my langauge (English is only my second language), and the fact that I dont use many of the tricks that exist today. Most often I just dont see the use of them when there are older, and much more simple, tricks to use instead. I'd say I'm above average, but still in a league below most of you. Cat/Turty, I'd say you're far above Gizmoz. You can do map design and real triggers, you dont post 4 projects a week, demanding reviews and flaming people unless they give you 5.0's after ten minutes, you dont hate all critisism etc. But since I've seen so little of your designing yet I'd say you'd be somewhere between average and above average. Not quite sure yet. Mashek, your storytelling and atmospheric design is far better than what I've accomplished so far. Same goes for Julius and Von
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Von
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Post by Von on Dec 21, 2007 23:47:38 GMT
Some of the screenshots that you've done have been great, Cat. And just because you haven't released anything doesn't make you a bad designer....just lacking motivation is all.
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Post by Basse on Dec 21, 2007 23:58:43 GMT
He has released a project. It's a mini-scenario, but it's entertaining And it has funny names
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Von
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Post by Von on Dec 22, 2007 0:01:33 GMT
Whoops. Haha, forgot about that one.
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Post by jon. on Dec 22, 2007 2:46:17 GMT
Actually, I wanted that... never mind. Let me put it this way: I will be releasing a game for the DTS campaign (hopefully). It'll be a little restricted with the gameplay, but it will still vary like my other game. And I should also say that I have something in the works exclusively for SWS in the works. You can expect it around Valentine's day, and I think you all will like it. Now, I don't want to hijack this thread, so let's talk about designing in general and not just me.
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Andan
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Post by Andan on Dec 28, 2007 7:50:55 GMT
I guess it's okay to talk about you. Let's just consider we're trying to motivate you up as our newest member. Let me guess... Stairway To Heaven?
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Post by jon. on Dec 28, 2007 13:01:09 GMT
Nope. I've never revealed it or talked about it ever. Wait... dammit.
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