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‎Note before you start

Pentarctagon at 06:07, 23 January 2021

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Svenor at 08:29, 22 October 2019

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Josteph: /* Note before you start */ link to MapEditor

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‎Note before you start: link to MapEditor

Soliton: /* General guide to map making */ balanced maps are not symmetric

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‎General guide to map making: balanced maps are not symmetric

Tr0ll: typo

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Debolars at 12:53, 26 November 2014

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Dragonfighter at 11:08, 22 June 2014

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	When you're ready to share your map with the world, post it to the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=15 Multiplayer Development forum] or package it to be distributed on the in-game add-ons server. For instructions on how to distribute maps, see [[Distributing_content\|Distributing Content]].		When you're ready to share your map with the world, post it to the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=15 Multiplayer Development forum] or package it to be distributed on the in-game add-ons server. For instructions on how to distribute maps, see [[Distributing_content\|Distributing Content]].
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 === Share your map ===
-When you're ready to share your map with the world, post it to the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=15 Multiplayer Development forum] or package it to be distributed on the in-game add-ons server. For instructions on how to distribute maps, see [[Distributing_content]]
+When you're ready to share your map with the world, post it to the [http://www.wesnoth.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=15 Multiplayer Development forum] or package it to be distributed on the in-game add-ons server. For instructions on how to distribute maps, see [[Distributing_content|Distributing Content]].
 == See Also ==

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	More on scenario-specific content is discussed in [[BuildingScenarios]].		More on scenario-specific content is discussed in [[BuildingScenarios]].
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		+	There is also a simple step-by-step guide [[How to make nice map in few minutes]].

	=== General guide to map making ===		=== General guide to map making ===

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 === Note before you start ===
-As of Wesnoth 1.12, the [[MapEditor|Map Editor]] has become more fully featured, and includes options to define scenario-related items on your map, such as name, unit placement, graphical items, time of day schedules, etc. <b>In order to create a plain map file with no scenario data, use the <i>File → Save Map</i> option. Scenario-specific content will not be saved unless you select the <i>File → Save Scenario</i> option. </b>
+As of Wesnoth 1.12, the Map Editor has become more fully featured, and includes options to define scenario-related items on your map, such as name, unit placement, graphical items, time of day schedules, etc. <b>In order to create a plain map file with no scenario data, use the <i>File → Save Map</i> option. Scenario-specific content will not be saved unless you select the <i>File → Save Scenario</i> option. </b>
 More on scenario-specific content is discussed in [[BuildingScenarios]].

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 When you first open the map editor, you are presented with a large blank canvas covered in Grass. Below is a general guide to turning this empty meadow into an interesting and challenging battlefield.
-#<b>Decide on the intended use</b> <br> Maps intended to use in a campaign usually portray a location relative to the story being told, while maps intended for use in multiplayer usually have a more "arena-like" quality to them - they're usually symmetrical, feature many types of terrains to benefit all units, and are often in not-rectangle shapes. <br><br>
+#<b>Decide on the intended use</b> <br> Maps intended to use in a campaign usually portray a location relative to the story being told, while maps intended for use in multiplayer usually have a more "arena-like" quality to them - they're often somewhat symmetrical, feature many types of terrains to benefit all units, and are often in not-rectangle shapes. <br><br>
 #<b>Choose your map size</b> <br> You can resize your map with the resize function. Choose one proportional to the gameplay you would like to see on it. A close-knit battle arena? Smaller is better. A large epic, battle with many sides? Go larger. Remember, though, to not make it too big, or you will bore your players. <br><br>
 #<b>Decide on a theme</b> <br> Wesnoth includes many different terrains for many different situations. Caves, dungeons, meadows, icy wastes, beautiful fall scenery, etc. Decide on a general theme for your map and be sure to work with the terrains that best fit your chosen theme. <br><br>

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-A map is the most basic of user made content you can create. Complex scenarios can be developed on them, or they can be played on their own as simple battlefields with with no extra work required.
+A map is the most basic of user made content you can create. Complex scenarios can be developed on them, or they can be played on their own as simple battlefields with no extra work required.
 Wesnoth features a fully featured map editor, accessible from the <b>Map Editor</b> option at the main menu. Inside you will find all the tools you need to create your own arenas to stage your adventures.

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 #<b>Decide on a theme</b> <br> Wesnoth includes many different terrains for many different situations. Caves, dungeons, meadows, icy wastes, beautiful fall scenery, etc. Decide on a general theme for your map and be sure to work with the terrains that best fit your chosen theme. <br><br>
 # <b>Place large geographic features first</b> <br> If you were designing an outdoors map, now would be the time to draw large features such as mountain ranges, rivers, etc. On an indoors map, place the walls, design the passages and rooms, etc. It doesn't have to be perfect, just a general outline to work with. <br><br>
-# <b>Add castles, villages, and roads</b> <br> Every map needs castles and keeps to recruit on, and roads or flat terrain for units to move on (most units most best on Flat terrain such as roads, grass, or dirt). Add these now, making sure not to make your castles too big or close to one another. The placement of these determines the general flow of your scenario, so choose carefully. Also add villages. These will provide your team income and healing, so don't place them too close to each other (a general rule is about 6 hex radius (at minimum) around each village). Too many close together will result in imbalance from too much gold and health regeneration. <br><br>
+# <b>Add castles, villages, and roads</b> <br> Every map needs castles and keeps to recruit on, and roads or flat terrain for units to move on (most units move best on Flat terrain such as roads, grass, or dirt). Add these now, making sure not to make your castles too big or close to one another. The placement of these determines the general flow of your scenario, so choose carefully. Also add villages. These will provide your team income and healing, so don't place them too close to each other (a general rule is about 6 hex radius (at minimum) around each village). Too many close together will result in imbalance from too much gold and health regeneration. <br><br>
 # <b>Finer details and revision</b> <br> Begin filling in the more open spaces of your map. Add forests, trees, hills, dirt, floors, the lot, while at the same time tweaking the general layout to fit your intended design. This is where the map really begins to reach completion. Also note to be sure to draw terrain features in a way that work with your plans for the scenario; for example, be sure to place bridges where you want your units to be able to cross a river. <br><br>
 # <b>Embellishments</b> <br> Your map is almost complete, but in order to look polished, throw in a few embellishments. Make the grass different colors. Put rocks and mud in the rivers. Strew trash around your buildings. Scatter flowers in the meadows. It's up to you, just don't overdo it.

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