How do "You" prepare your custom map?

[Gambit]

I thought I make a discussion on how you plan your Custom Maps. Not necessarily tutorials ( you can if you like), but instead what you do to prepare and plan to help share different ideas and such.

Currently I'm planning a custom adventure "Story" map. Can't say the plot of course, but I try to draw out the map to plan out my landscape for the game.



Last time I tried to go with a map and make stuff from the top of my head, but that was a total fail. I found MyPaint and started some neat maps to make my Custom Story. Not only that, but it was a lot easier to label things that the player where to go.

P.S: If you like, you may ask for tips. I'm not really an expert on this subject, but there will be people here who might help the new map makers too.

[LolManKuba]

Are you trying to make the map seed or just draw out the map?(Like how to do it?)
edit: Oh yes I forgot I think making a map seed is impossible.

[jordan4ibanez]

Are you trying to make the map seed or just draw out the map?(Like how to do it?)
edit: Oh yes I forgot I think making a map seed is impossible.

you can..its weird though..you delete everything except the map seed thing and just start up the map again..you can change the seed too

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I just get an image of the thing in my head and somehow slap together a map! or building

[kddekadenz]

Can't say the plot of course, but I try to draw out the map to plan out my landscape for the game.
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Last time I tried to go with a map and make stuff from the top of my head, but that was a total fail.

Are you interested in a sculpting mod to create the landscape? I already made it for personal use, but didn't uploaded it yet.

If I make a plan I often throw it away and do something else which seems better :)

[IPushButton2653]

I'm doing the same. I just do it as I go along. I think of books I've read, movies I've seen, songs I've heard, and maps I've played/seen. It's easy when your imagination is broad