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Map creation contest: the community help topic

By [Dewit] - ANKAMA - August 22, 2016, 16:00:00

Hello everyone!

If you need help in creating your entry for the Map creation contest, or need to translate your text in English from another language, use this topic to ask for help, and your fellow players from the community will help you!

Use this topic to ask your questions and discuss your creations.

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wowxxxxx#1125 August 24, 2016, 04:23:47

Would creating a new static object in the game with its own effects count as a rule? Because i want to create a new rule and a new object. Thanks.

[Dewit] - ANKAMA - August 24, 2016, 09:23:27

If by "static object" you mean a new set piece, like a crate or bush, yes, this would be a special rule. However, if both your rule and your item are linked in a way that one cannot exist with the other, we could count that as one.

Say, if you have a rule that activates at the beginning of each turn and produces an effect around a specific set piece, that would be one rule, since both need to exist for the rule to work. But if you have a general rule and a set piece that has nothing to do with it (and produce an independant effect), that would be two rules.

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Gnomercy#4848 August 25, 2016, 12:00:46

Dewit, in the previous contest you were required to have 10 starting cells per side, and map needed to be playable in both direction. Is this still a requirement? If so, it was omitted from the rules.

[Dewit] - ANKAMA - August 25, 2016, 14:38:27

It's not required, although it's a plus.

For instance, the latest World Championship map was designed to play in only one direction. And the number of starting places could be an intentional design decision (although I would leave at least 8 of them so it doesn't required any rules changes).

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Kraud16#8237 August 25, 2016, 18:06:49

I have a question regarding the theme of the map. If we design the map with a certain theme in mind, such as wanting to design our map based on an area in Wakfu or Dofus, would the theme be used in the final design, or would your design team change it to better suit current or upcoming products?

[Dewit] - ANKAMA - August 26, 2016, 10:52:35

I can't quite give you a definite answer concerning your theme. We will try to keep it, if possible for us, but maybe we'll need to change it for a number of reasons. Sorry I can't be more precise!

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aelixs31#6216 August 29, 2016, 22:20:47

Dewit|2016-08-24 09:23:27
If by "static object" you mean a new set piece, like a crate or bush, yes, this would be a special rule.

What is considered as a "new set piece" ? I would like to add a specific rules as well as the portal zap already in used in Krosmaster Quest in the very same way. Does it count in the 1 specific rules limit ?

[Dewit] - ANKAMA - August 30, 2016, 10:20:11

Well, in Krosmaster Arena, there are only three set pieces that are common and used on every map: trees, bushes, and crates (plus their local variant with the same rules, i.e. a giant cawwot is still a tree in game terms).

If you want to add another set piece that has its own rules, then it will count as your map's special rule for the contest.
If you make a variant that uses the same rules as a tree/bush/crate for flavor purposes, this won't count as your special rule if they are mechanically identical to the originals.

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Ethector#5341 September 04, 2016, 23:39:46

Hi !

I need some help with the translation of my special rule.

"No bushes, trees and crates in this indoor map. A Wall occupies the side between two cells, not a cell itself which remains a free cell. A Wall is Impassable, and blocks the Lines of Sight. A Wall also blocks Area of Effect spells. If the line between the Targeted Cell and an Additional Target crosses a wall, the Additional Target is not included in the Area of Effect. A Blue Wall (lower) doesn't block the Lines of Sight, so it is possible to make a melee attack over."

Did you see some mistakes ?

Thank you =)

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Kraud16#8237 September 05, 2016, 05:56:38

Ethector|2016-09-04 23:39:46
"No bushes, trees and crates in this indoor map. A Wall occupies the side between two cells, not a cell itself which remains a free cell. A Wall is Impassable, and blocks the Lines of Sight. ~~A Wall also blocks the Area of Effect : If the Line « Targeted Cell – Additional Target » crosses a Wall, the Additional Target is not included in the Area of Effect.~~ A Blue Wall (lower) doesn't block the Lines of Sight, so it is possible to make a melee attack over."

I'll try to help you out! There are not many mistakes and your idea makes sense from what you wrote, but fixing some minor errors in grammar can only help you! I have put the grammar errors in bold.

The section I crossed out was a little unclear, I would suggest the following: "A Wall also blocks Area of Effect spells. If the line between the Targeted Cell and an Additional Target crosses a wall, the Additional Target is not included in the Area of Effect."

Hopefully this helps!

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Ethector#5341 September 05, 2016, 08:07:03

Thanks you Kraud16 =) !

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September 10, 2016, 07:51:02

Hi Dewit,

I'm sorry there is no way to add correctly my map...

I add a link.

Regards.

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EDDEXK#4555 September 19, 2016, 15:51:58

HOW I PUT A IMAGEM ON THE POTS?

[Dewit] - ANKAMA - September 19, 2016, 16:09:14

There's a button that looks like a picture, on top of the window where you write. Click on it, enter your picture's URL, and there you go. wink

fredbod: I made your picture appear on your post, no problem.

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EDDEXK#4555 September 19, 2016, 16:21:03

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