Giver
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Hello once again everyone!
As you may know there have been plenty of threads on "Top 5 Maps, Top 5 worst maps, etc..."
But I figured I would make something a little different.. I haven't seen this thread anywhere yet, so forgive me if someone has already created it. But anyway, I wanted to see everyones opinion on the most well built maps they have seen.
So I am proud to announce the Top 5 Best Built Maps Tread!
It could be a map that is already on the servers, one that is in the finished maps section, or one that was on the servers and has been removed. You can also choose a map from any and all game types found on MCGamer, so don't feel like you have to stick with just Survival Games Maps.
There are certain qualities to look for in a map to consider is being called well built.
For Example:
This isn't a popularity contest, for instance, the map could be one that is rarely every played, but if in your eyes it is the most well built map you have seen, by all means put it on your list. I want to know what maps you think the creators took all all the things I stated above into consideration and put into their maps.
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I can't wait to hear all of your Top 5's!
Comment yours down below!
As you may know there have been plenty of threads on "Top 5 Maps, Top 5 worst maps, etc..."
But I figured I would make something a little different.. I haven't seen this thread anywhere yet, so forgive me if someone has already created it. But anyway, I wanted to see everyones opinion on the most well built maps they have seen.
So I am proud to announce the Top 5 Best Built Maps Tread!
It could be a map that is already on the servers, one that is in the finished maps section, or one that was on the servers and has been removed. You can also choose a map from any and all game types found on MCGamer, so don't feel like you have to stick with just Survival Games Maps.
There are certain qualities to look for in a map to consider is being called well built.
For Example:
- Detail: Detail is one of the key features for a map to be successful. For instance, a map could have the most spectacular buildings and landscapes you've ever seen, but what can look like a million bucks on the outside, could look like a few pennies on the inside... Interior and exterior both have to balance each other out, without a strong interior, a building won't look good no matter how well the exterior is. Now when is comes too landscapes, let's take a cave for example.. The outside and inside could be terraformed to perfection, but if the inside does not have great detail such as: vines, mossy blocks, rivers, plants, spikes, etc. all the beautiful terraforming virtually goes to waste. So remember to pay special attention to how the builders have detailed their maps while choosing your select few.
- Terraforming: We all know that a map is nothing without terraforming.. Nobody would like a map that has beautiful structures built on a flat world. There's nothing like playing a map that has fantastic mountains, hill, caves, lakes, etc. all these are key features to a successful map. So while you are choosing your selections, remember to take into consideration the terraforming that the map creators took the time to do.
- Theming: No map would look good without a strong theme. For example: anyone could build a town full of houses, but if every house had a different block variety and different themes, it wouldn't look very nice now would it? When choosing your top 5, remember to look for good theming, look for good block variations, great color schemes, and a great mixture between the structures and the biomes found around the map.
- Layout: Sometimes builders will try to stuff as much as they can into a small area in oder to give their maps variety, but as many of you know, quality is much preferred over quantity in many cases.. Especially when building a solid map. For example, on an SG map, it's good to have wide open spaces for a good PvP aspect, but also to have nice detailed spaces full of structures for the hunting for treasure aspect in SG. While picking your favorite maps, be sure to pay attention to this quality. As no map is complete without it a great layout.
- Theming(again): I know we already discussed this, but I feel like there are two types of ways when it comes to theming.. The one I mentioned above and also the one I am about to tell you. Say someone has an idea to create a map based on an Airport. Now obviously you would put airplanes, an airport, possibly some cars, and some stores. But there are other things to take into consideration when it comes to going off a certain theme like that as well... Things such as Landscape, things that could relate to the theme but don't represent it entirely, minor detailing that goes a long way, etc. When choosing your favorites take into consideration how well the maps fit the theme they are going off of.
This isn't a popularity contest, for instance, the map could be one that is rarely every played, but if in your eyes it is the most well built map you have seen, by all means put it on your list. I want to know what maps you think the creators took all all the things I stated above into consideration and put into their maps.
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I can't wait to hear all of your Top 5's!
Comment yours down below!
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