First Strike Forums — the map # vote

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-07T23:50:48Z

I don't think many of us care when the mod gets released... but as I stated before if the first release isn't too fancy, your initial following will be rather small... first impressions on the public is something that should be kept in mind...

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-07T01:03:13Z

rybot wrote:

3 maps, especially completely different maps, would take some time. For me, that's A LOT of work as I'm the only dedicated texture artist and we only have a couple coders. If you wanted, say Bespin, Endor and Death Star (not that these are the maps we are set on releasing first) I would say it would take us another 4 months, easily. If you wanted 2 maps, the time significantly decreases. And finally 1 map, the time might even be closer to a weeks.
Note, I'm not promising anything relating to a release date, and the maps I used were for example only, I'm just trying to say that it's easy to say how many maps you want, but you have to realize that these things take a lot of time, and we are doing this in our spare time.
We don't have EA breathing down our necks telling us to release a buggy product. We are going to do this right, and make something that people will enjoy.

Here is an idea. Get 2 maps done. Release by May 24th. Then work on more maps and release them before summer ends.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-06T12:19:54Z

My opinion on the subject is we should not release to the public till we have three, two at an absolute minimum maps. The servers wont stay full if we only have one map and what if player don't like it? Basically three is a good number and that is what i believe we shoul aim for. An internal Alpha on the other hand would obviously only need one map.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-06T07:41:22Z

3 maps, especially completely different maps, would take some time. For me, that's A LOT of work as I'm the only dedicated texture artist and we only have a couple coders. If you wanted, say Bespin, Endor and Death Star (not that these are the maps we are set on releasing first) I would say it would take us another 4 months, easily. If you wanted 2 maps, the time significantly decreases. And finally 1 map, the time might even be closer to a weeks.

Note, I'm not promising anything relating to a release date, and the maps I used were for example only, I'm just trying to say that it's easy to say how many maps you want, but you have to realize that these things take a lot of time, and we are doing this in our spare time.
We don't have EA breathing down our necks telling us to release a buggy product. We are going to do this right, and make something that people will enjoy.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-06T07:05:09Z

Hmm. I chose 3, but on reflection 1 would be better, that way they wont be as pressured and can take the time for a good first release (and a quick one ) I was just being greedy.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-06T02:57:01Z

2 or more maps. but 3 would be best.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-05T22:23:10Z

As long as there's a space map(that's good) I'm fine

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-05T21:58:20Z

I dont care how long it takes!! Just get 3 maps done and im happy. Make the maps good!

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-05T21:53:20Z

GIVE us the update! ARGH! The tention is killing me.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-05T20:07:22Z

I dunno, if you guys want the mod sooner, I would say two maps would be best. After we complete everything we need for two maps, we could quickly release a peliminary version of the mod just for fun, and then concentrate on making a few more maps for a second release soon after. Just a thought. The more maps we have to make, the more stuff we have to make to put on those maps, and the more stuff we have to make to put on these maps, the more textures have to be made to put on the objects, and then the objects have to be imported and coded, and then everything has to be tested, and once all the inevitable errors have been returned to the designers from the testers, the designers have to fix everything, and then the objects and maps can be tested again..and again...and again...and, well you get the picture.

Basically the tradeoff is:
-Less maps, quicker release
-More maps, more time until release

Although I have to say it is hard for me to be patient when I can see all of the amazing internal stuff going on right now, just wait until the next update!

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-05T19:51:34Z

Yes i like that two land. Then 1 space. I want the death star for the space.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-05T12:47:01Z

2 different land maps (hoth and something else), and a space map sounds like a good release.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-04T17:21:38Z

I agree 3 maps will give you more time for fixes and new maps to be produced for the next release.

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-03T23:54:21Z

3 maps you need more then 2

Re: the map # vote

2006-04-03T23:49:41Z

clanotheduck wrote:

3; People would become bored of the mod if the first release isn't very impresive. If you have more maps out, you have a crowd that will be entertained for while, giving you more time to work on the next release.

I agree