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Examples Of Fun/novel Q1 Maps With Slow Pacing

Posted by Random Spark on 2016/10/29 17:13:42

One of my maps is a sort of old fashioned skulk thru a Library-Prison. When I decided on the game play i thought really slow pacing would be a good way to get people in the mood to thrash around in a crazy final battle at the back end of the map.

theres some atomosphere and interactive secrets to mess with along the way but essentially I want my first release to be a simple fight, a few skirmishes and then one climax at the end.

does this vague, horrible essay remind you of any maps you've played/made? I'd like to hear about them and what makes a good example of a slower map.

#1 posted by FifthElephant on 2016/10/29 17:27:01

Not sure if Quake lends itself well to slow maps. The player moves very quickly even under standard play. You can go really fast with strafe jumps. Thief would be a better game for this stuff

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#2 posted by Preach on 2016/10/29 18:58:23

The original, still the best. Map five or six of Zerst�rer.

#3 posted by Baker on 2016/10/29 19:01:46

1) The Hell in a Can - takes a while to unfold, forces you to do chores.
2) Once Upon Atrocity - have to explore just to find the monsters. Finding the monsters is like a reward.
3) Middle Evil (slow because 4 Shamblers require exploration first)
4) Project Monster Free. 100% puzzles.
5) SpaceHulk 256 - because a silent fiend is right behind you every time you get comfortable and the paranoia means you have to be careful

#4 posted by Random Spark on 2016/10/29 20:43:14

@FifthElephant

I mean slower as in fewer monsters overall, not a crap tonne of action all thruout.

I too like to go fast, so i keep that in mind.

#5 posted by metlslime on 2016/10/29 21:40:11

baker said the ones i would have said.

#6 posted by negke on 2016/10/30 11:42:12

In the Shadows -> stealth mode.
DWSecret
Ascending & Descending
Explore Jam
Caelestis Tumultus ?
Maybe The Anomaly 2 and RJ Zone on easy skill.

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