Map Rating/Review Thread

[Otter]

Thanks for the replies! It's nice getting good feedback on my first published map. :D

Anyways, I brushed up on the map a bit in the last few hours. Here's my take on it.(Don't mind the spoilers if I'm not addressing you, I'm just rambling)

@ colcolstyles,

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ohh man that bridge. That was my bad when moving the tiles over from the FR rom to my hack rom. I guess I left the bottom part out. Fixed. Yeah, I agree about the bottom corners of the cliffs. Toyed around with bottom layer tiles a bit, and decided to try something else. Maybe fixed? Tried filling up the beach a bit more, not sure how that turned out, though. Fixed? Sliced the stone/sand path connection on the bottom right. Fixed? Added some signposts (definitely agree on that, I guess those slipped my mind), and some flowers. Moved around the paths a bit to take out that rectangle shape from the center. As for the trees, I didn't really get to giving them too much shape (will probably do that later), but I don't really have any problem with the fences myself. In my experience, fences are usually pretty darn straight. But yeah, fences also ended up getting moved with the paths, so that's that.

Thanks for the advice!

@ pokestick,

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yyep looks like the guy before just took the words from your mouth, eh? But that's alright, you still pointed out some good things. Added some more rocks to the sea. Man, those border errors bug me. I try to watch out for 'em, but it looks like I forgot that top portion of rocks. Moved down and fixed. Everything else has pretty much been said by colcolstyles.

Thanks for the help!

ANYWAYS, in addition, I'd like to point out specifically my use of sideways stairs. It's pretty hard trying to find/make sideways stairs in a 3rd gen rom without making them look ridiculously out of place or take up too much space (diagonal does that). However, in my personal opinion, working with only forward stairs is a nightmare. I like having creative freedom when I map out my ideas. If anyone wants to recommend some tiles for that, though, that would be an ENORMOUS help.

For those of you that will look at the first part of my post and say "tl;dr", enjoy the edited version of the starter town. Rate it as you wish, although it seems most of the obvious problems have already been accounted for. :P

 

[sasquatchd00d]

I hate natural mapping and it hates me.

Map Name: Wildwood Pass
Base ROM: Emerald BPEE
ROM Hack: N/A. It was for funsies. ^_^
Credits: kyledove, newtiteuf, cope, Wesley_FG
Comments: Boring stairs are boring. I replaced the stairs with a grassy slope the player can walk up. So, those are not tile errors. Um, the small rocks aren't too plentiful in my opinion in case anyone points that out. If you think about it, those rocks would likely be formed by a rock slide or such. Which means that they would be grouped like that. Much like cave mapping. Well, should be a fun one to rate... Right? xD

Mapshot: (WARNING: VERY LARGE IMAGE)

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[Madsen]

Rated Map: Wildwood Pass.

Rating: 8.5 - 9 /10.

Reason: Well, it's a very nice map, however, I just have the feeling that it's too messy, and that to much is going on. I also needed a bit of time to find the cave entrance and exit =P. I do love it, but yeah, too much going on.

Suggestions: I don't know. Clear it up a bit?

 

[Logan]

Map Name: Wildwood Pass
Base ROM: Emerald BPEE
ROM Hack: N/A. It was for funsies. ^_^
Credits: kyledove, newtiteuf, cope, Wesley_FG
Comments: Boring stairs are boring. I replaced the stairs with a grassy slope the player can walk up. So, those are not tile errors. Um, the small rocks aren't too plentiful in my opinion in case anyone points that out. If you think about it, those rocks would likely be formed by a rock slide or such. Which means that they would be grouped like that. Much like cave mapping. Well, should be a fun one to rate... Right? xD

Mapshot: (WARNING: VERY LARGE IMAGE)

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Well, your normal mapping style is utterly fantastic and I think you should revert back to on the basis of this map. Yeah, this map may be pretty on the eyes and nice and very large and with quite nice playability. But your normal mapping styles is so much better than this. I know this isn't a tile or palette rating thread, and I'm not going to rate based on that. I'd thought I'd just tell you what I think of the tiles in hand. You have no idea how close this is to the tiles and palettes in my hack xD. The mountains are stunning and perfect and cannot be beaten. The trees blend well in together and Zelix's style of tile making goes well with this map. But, what stands out the most is the default emerald wild grass tile. If your changing the majority of your tiles except for the grass tile it's bound to stand out. Well, yeah that's enough about the tiles and onto the aesthetics of the actual map. I know you strive for playability in your maps, and in a natural style it's really hard to keep playability as good as your normal style involved. But yeah, the playability is done well enough to look good and still be a nightmare to beat. So yeah, playability is a nice even mix and it looks really good. The whole map together is outstanding and there is no real reason for anyone or me to downgrade it on any basis. Except one thing, and this one thing is probably the biggest problem with natural mapping. This is the obvious border errors, I know most of them won't be seen in game, but seriously there is way too many and it's an offputting fact when rating and looking at a map of this calibre. Final Rating, 9.4/10.

 

[colcolstyles]

This is the obvious border errors, I know most of them won't be seen in game, but seriously there is way too many and it's an offputting fact when rating and looking at a map of this calibre.

First of all, your grammar is absolutely horrid :D
Second, there's no such thing as a border error that can't be seen in-game. The border blocks can only be seen in-game so a border error implies that, during gameplay, the player can see the border in a spot where they shouldn't be able to. Ergo, if they can't see it, the error is nonexistent.

I'm in too much of a hurry to rate sasquatchd00d's map like I should but I will point a few things. Firstly, I really like those stair replacement tiles. Those were a really nice touch. Rock placement, along with flowers et al., is great, especially those clumps of rocks in the mountains. It's a shame they won't be seen in-game. One thing that really bugged me, though, was your tall grass clump shape. The edge of more than one clump is a very straight, diagonal line. I can understand having two or maybe three blocks in a line but six? I think that's pushing it.

Very good overall though.

 

[Griin.]

Map Name: Wildwood Pass
Base ROM: Emerald BPEE
ROM Hack: N/A. It was for funsies. ^_^
Credits: kyledove, newtiteuf, cope, Wesley_FG
Comments: Boring stairs are boring. I replaced the stairs with a grassy slope the player can walk up. So, those are not tile errors. Um, the small rocks aren't too plentiful in my opinion in case anyone points that out. If you think about it, those rocks would likely be formed by a rock slide or such. Which means that they would be grouped like that. Much like cave mapping. Well, should be a fun one to rate... Right? xD

Mapshot: (WARNING: VERY LARGE IMAGE)

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I just love how another one thinks the same about stairs then me :) stairs are really boring. Every one is using them so this is much better idea :) And also the map is pretty amazing. I like how you placed the trees and mountains(spelling). The playability seems great too. Hope to see more from you.

9/10

 

[negative]

Map Name: ??? Route
Base ROM: Fire Red
ROM Hack: Pokémon Colossal
Credits: kyledove, Fused,
Comments: You get out of the cave, but you never return-ledges...and you don't have a pokemon yet!

 

[monkeyman2092]

This is the obvious border errors, I know most of them won't be seen in game, but seriously there is way too many and it's an offputting fact when rating and looking at a map of this calibre. Final Rating, 9.4/10.

Hey, here's a thought!! What if the map/maps next to it prevent the border error from happening because the maps are connected in game? DUH!!

I rate the map a 10/10 for dedication, good use of tiles, and of course the great stair replacement.

 

[0d']

Map Name: none, just a route
Map Game: BPRE
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[monkeyman2092]

Map Name: none, just a route
Map Game: BPRE
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Hmmm... What can I say about this map?

I see that the same grass tile was used for the whole map. Also, flowers in the grass? Nuh uh. That isn't a good choice. I do like the way the character is forced through grass, but on the ledge nearest the bottom exit, the character could take a few steps and their out of the grass easily. The second is good. And, you can't exit from the top exit once you go down the ledge.

I rate a 6/10

 

[Lover's Kite]

Map Name: none, just a route
Map Game: BPRE
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This map is really nice, the only thing that irks me is that pole fence near the house. I don't know why but it just...bugs me. :\ Aside from that it's really nice, maybe cut down the grass a few spaces, maybe~

8.5/10

 

[0d']

Map Name: none, just a city
Map Game: BPRE
Comments: first real city I mapped.. take it easy
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[negative]

Map Name: ??? Route
Base ROM: Fire Red
ROM Hack: Pokémon Colossal
Credits: kyledove, Fused,
Comments: You get out of the cave, but you never return-ledges...and you don't have a pokemon yet!

Please, people...rate my map. I don't want to fall out...

 

[Magneto20]

Map Name: none, just a route
Map Game: BPRE
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I see nothing fundmentally wrong with this map. However, flower placement could be better... try placing them in small groups diagonally. I think the grass is a little TOO neat... try spacing it out a bit. You seem to have mastered shadowing trees, which is pretty good for someone who's only just started mapping.

Once again, a very Nintedno-y map, good job. Without a doubt your best route so far. 9/10 :)

Map Name: none, just a city
Map Game: BPRE
Comments: first real city I mapped.. take it easy
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I WANT to like this, but it's way too empty right now. All the buildings in the center are way too close together... and once again flower arrangment is poor. Go back to page... 164 I think, a guy called sasquatchd00d showed people how to correctly map flowers. Why have you used a roof for a bridge? It looks odd. And so does the lone rock near the gym. I do like the waterfall though.

This definitely has potential to be awesome, but needs some improvement beforehand. 5.5/10

P.S: I've just noticed, there's a tile error on the path at the bottom of the city.

 

[0d']

Ok, so I remade both

1st one:
Map Name: none, just a route
Map Game: BPRE
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2nd one:
Map Name: my first city
Map Game: BPRE
Map Shot:

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I used the roof as bridge cuz That was the only thing I had :(, but now I used a door, so the player will have to go inside/into the montain/waterfall. And if there's still empty place, in game I'll put people and stuff. Hope just there's not too much flowers.

 

[NarutoActor]

Ok, so I remade both

1st one:
Map Name: none, just a route
Map Game: BPRE
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2nd one:
Map Name: my first city
Map Game: BPRE
Map Shot:

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I used the roof as bridge cuz That was the only thing I had :(, but now I used a door, so the player will have to go inside/into the montain/waterfall. And if there's still empty place, in game I'll put people and stuff. Hope just there's not too much flowers.

okay for the first map 9/10 all the trees are alined fix that and that map will go to 10/10
now for the other one not so good
random dors in the rockes waterfall blocks misedplaced routes square trees alined 6/10

 

[Makorin]

I like this map! I think I see a boarder error over by the cave entrance though...
Besides that it has a nice shape, enough grass, naturally shaped cliffs, a nice use of Kyledove Tiles, and a very nice palette! Snow is my fave! XD

Overall Rating: 8.5/10


Now on to my Maps:

Map Name: Unnamed Village
Map Game: BRPE Fire Red
Comments: A fix up of my previously posted map
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Map Name: Unamed Route
Map Game: BPRE Fire Red
Comments: May change it up and have it connect with ^ that one
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~Flaming Flarez~
~Hypno-Toad says:~
~Rate it, Rate it, Rate it...~

Reposting because I want more response

 

[RSC ELiTE]

This is my first "real" map and will hopefully be added to Pokemon Faze Version

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[NarutoActor]

This is my first "real" map and will hopefully be added to Pokemon Faze Version

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it could be filled in a lil bit more a couple of more trees and rocks in the water but I rele like it 9.5/10

 

[sab]

rombase: firered
comments: the house that looks like it is two houses put together is actually a boat factory. there will be a boat on the clear pach of land behind it.
credits: thanks for the wonderful tiles alister!
map:

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