zomg like lol o hay guyz
So, I was planning out my own rendition of what I felt (and still feel) what would be a cool "Sonic Race Track" type race. The only problems, are that:
1.) Would a very long race map deter people from using it? I'm talking start to finish, one felled swoop, maybe 4 - 7 or 8 minutes... as much as I, and some others, like long maps, not everyone else can handle them. Is it really a problem if this map is long? (I'm thinking this depends on the quality of the entire map, though.)
2.) I don't know what other people would like to see (since I'm loosely basing it off of SRT and SRT II). I can work around this, but if I end up making something only I, myself enjoy... well...
3.) I just need to compile a list of level map themes that are used. I've gotten a few so far. If you could give me some ideas or themes, that would be awesome, guys.
4.) I'm also worried that if I use too many ideas and gimmicks in one map, I will have run dry, and have no other gimmicks or anything like that to use in any other maps I might want to make in the future. I want it to be awesome, yes, but I don't want to release everything I have in one map. It might be a waste... or it might not. The bright side is, I can always think of more gimmicky stuff later on. The only reason I'm really worried is that I want to not be too repetitious in level design. If someone makes a good map, but then makes other maps with similar mechanics and gameplay, it's not very interesting anymore; it become redundant.
What I have so far:
-Accentuate design and overall look of the map
-Have a base of linearity like SRT II, but only so loose whereas it could actually provide a different experience instead of being a complete ripoff of the original
-Gimmicks :D
Themes in mind:
-Grassy
-Forest
-Ice
-Lava/Volcano
-Rocky/Mountainous
-Metal/Factory
-Underwater
-Sky
-Temple
As you can see, those alone are not enough themes to build a map of SRT II's type. If you could submit any ideas to me via PM or this topic, that would be so freaking awesome, as I really need the help! I'd like to actually release something and show you guys what I can actually do rather than making a map, and then canning it in the middle for whatever reason. :(