Official Map Ideas Thread

[Isis]

Sulsa had a map for FA called Thebes (I think) that was kind of similar in concept- a desert with an oil rig, a temple and some other stuff; mostly CQC; it was a fucking blast.

That was Airwolf.

[Jon]

Hello.

If there's another topic about map remakes, tell me. If not, I have to state I am SHOCKED nobody mentioned remaking the classic FA maps.

To name a few (IMO must-have remakes):
ps_upham
ps_outlads
ps_splinter
ps_marie
ps_coldwar
ps_island
ps_dangerzone
sd_durandal

^ there was more great maps (especially from the earlier releases), but those were the best. Please remake them!

[NiveouS]

Well, I'm pretty sure you need permission to remake a map. Or at least you should get it. You would be basically copying another person's work.

[Jon]

blah? copying? In a legal manner, You wouldn't (You don't take the actual parts of somebodies work)

Remaking a map is like making a cover for a song.

And if You want to be cautious, just name a map other than the original


PS: The name of the map I forgot is supposed to be ps_outlands.

[NiveouS]

Wouldn't really be calling it making a cover for a song.
Following the same metaphor though, I would say it is rather using the lyrics of the song as your own. The mapper spent the time designing and preparing the map like a songwriter would spend planning and writing a song. Anyways, digressing from the topic.
I mean, I'm sure some mappers would have no problem, but also I'm pretty sure a good few would have a complaint or two.

Would love to see these older maps though.

[Jon]

I don't see the problem. It's a tribute anyway, not a fame contest!

[enough of this shizzz on ArmA 2 scene already]

[djdon917]

Jon?

[Jon]

...yes?

[Inveramsay]

Its frowned upon making remakes of maps without authors permission. Next problem is that the maps don't play like they did on old FA, that is why there are so few in the official line up, most of the maps listed have been remade but don't work

[SAB0TEUR]

I was thinking about an "alamo" playstyle map, with one team in a fortified location with a much lower number of reinforcements than the opposing/attacking team.

[steve]

The number of Farm related maps is staggeringly low (seriously, a fairly untapped resource in FPS games). We need more farm maps!


Also, good to see someone else remembers ps_splinter!