Lack Of Motivation...
Recoup
Join Date: 2004-04-25 Member: 28195Members
Join Date: 2004-04-25 Member: 28195Members
For some reason... I've stopped expressing an interest in mapping. I used to do it quite a bit a day, and love every moment of it and to produce something very neat! But lately, the motivation and the will to do it is diminishing dramatically. I'll open VHE only to stare at it for about a few minutes, and then close it. Then I'll play NS. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
The inspiration is there, of course. I have a want to do things and make them look a certain way and have a certain feel, but the wish doesnt compare to the fact that I just dont <i>feel</i> like I want to make maps. co_vertigo just is starting to seem more like work instead of fun.
I don't know what is wrong with me or why I stopped feeling motivated to map again, but I dont know. Anyone have anything that helps them to work on maps? Anything that gets them going? I've been wanting to work on VHE, but when I open it I say "Eh... work..." and then close it. I'm thinking about starting something fresh and erasing everything else, with a whole new style and lighting system. The other maps I worked on are a mix of my old and new skill, therefor dont mix well.
I'll see what I can put together... <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
The inspiration is there, of course. I have a want to do things and make them look a certain way and have a certain feel, but the wish doesnt compare to the fact that I just dont <i>feel</i> like I want to make maps. co_vertigo just is starting to seem more like work instead of fun.
I don't know what is wrong with me or why I stopped feeling motivated to map again, but I dont know. Anyone have anything that helps them to work on maps? Anything that gets them going? I've been wanting to work on VHE, but when I open it I say "Eh... work..." and then close it. I'm thinking about starting something fresh and erasing everything else, with a whole new style and lighting system. The other maps I worked on are a mix of my old and new skill, therefor dont mix well.
I'll see what I can put together... <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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As for Motivation, watch a movie, read a book or listen to some cool sci-fi music. (MegaDeth's Duke Nukem Theme, anyone?) To get pumped.
I know you want to start off with a clean slate but it's best to finish what you start, every time. Just try and have fun and relax, no deadlines or anyone looking over you, just play around, be creative and post some screens, bro.
~ DarkATi
Dude, finish that map, I have to see it. If you don't finish it I will find you in the middle of the night I shall steal your mojo and bash in your monitor. Your deadline is October 31st. Finish it or be warned... I'm a Ninja Samurai Might Morphin' Nerdish Ranger.
~ DarkATi
Im thinking of starting from scratch with ns_titan.
Im thinking of starting from scratch with ns_titan. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
The most complete one! I'm not kidding if you love your mojo or your monitor, for the love... complete something!
~ DarkATi
Anyhow, I'm going to try and refine my style, and draw out maps on paper.
Anyhow, I'm going to try and refine my style, and draw out maps on paper. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Doesn't sound like you're taking my advice on finishing things... be my guest, learn the hard way like I did... it ain't fun. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
~ DarkATi
<b>Recoup</b> - You need a personal trainer/motivator..someone that will ride your **** until you get it done...
EDIT: personal trainer eh? and what kind of tactics would he devise?
EDIT: personal trainer eh? and what kind of tactics would he devise? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Map, map, map, maggott or I'll **** on your rain dogs and waffle your noodle! That's not a computer lab private and merge those vertices!!
...something like that, I presume?
~ DarkATi
I think thats a problem of most mappers working a long time on one specific project. the best way to overcome is either, to play ns fo a while till the "hunger" to create something by your own is strong enough to continue the work OR to force yourself to go on.
the last one does work for me. the first minutes are hard as hell but when I reached a special point the work flows by itself. but sometimes I have to see something different to get new ideas.
do whatever you need to do but finish your work. thats one of the things that makes a guy using vhe a mapper.
Im thinking of starting from scratch with ns_titan.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
ok, how about this for pressure...
I already have a map in progress called Ns_Titan6. You have to finish it before me otherwise you'll have to change the name! muhahahahaha <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
(I actually have a level called Ns_Titan6)
<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23685&hl=' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...topic=23685&hl=</a>
ok well i think i get the gist of the game and from my perspective its a kind of story being played out for instance.. the spaceship level( sry dont kno any names) is a marine crusier and the aliens have creep on board and invaded so i think some of the levels dot around from marines attacking alien locations to neutral and marine loctaions.. so i think u shud make some more out in the open levels like a earth landscape were u cud also implement a new sniper type weapon.. also u cud take these new open area levels to advance on a new alien called a "mole" or something which can borrow under the ground, also this wud lead to having to make some marine tech that has an advantage against it, but i reckon ushud have some more open fielded levels.... some earth some the kahraa planet , large fields.. A corn field?? lol mountainous areas..etc
well thats my idea if u care to read thro it all but there u go. think about it ok <!--emo&::tsa::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tsa.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tsa.gif' /><!--endemo-->
again i apoligise for possibly putting this n the wrong topic ..so u mite wanna move it to a place were possible every1 can see it and possible the mappers etc can think about it
ok well i think i get the gist of the game and from my perspective its a kind of story being played out for instance.. the spaceship level( sry dont kno any names) is a marine crusier and the aliens have creep on board and invaded so i think some of the levels dot around from marines attacking alien locations to neutral and marine loctaions.. so i think u shud make some more out in the open levels like a earth landscape were u cud also implement a new sniper type weapon.. also u cud take these new open area levels to advance on a new alien called a "mole" or something which can borrow under the ground, also this wud lead to having to make some marine tech that has an advantage against it, but i reckon ushud have some more open fielded levels.... some earth some the kahraa planet , large fields.. A corn field?? lol mountainous areas..etc
well thats my idea if u care to read thro it all but there u go. think about it ok <!--emo&::tsa::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tsa.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tsa.gif' /><!--endemo-->
again i apoligise for possibly putting this n the wrong topic ..so u mite wanna move it to a place were possible every1 can see it and possible the mappers etc can think about it <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
sir, you win.
ok well i think i get the gist of the game and from my perspective its a kind of story being played out for instance.. the spaceship level( sry dont kno any names) is a marine crusier and the aliens have creep on board and invaded so i think some of the levels dot around from marines attacking alien locations to neutral and marine loctaions.. so i think u shud make some more out in the open levels like a earth landscape were u cud also implement a new sniper type weapon.. also u cud take these new open area levels to advance on a new alien called a "mole" or something which can borrow under the ground, also this wud lead to having to make some marine tech that has an advantage against it, but i reckon ushud have some more open fielded levels.... some earth some the kahraa planet , large fields.. A corn field?? lol mountainous areas..etc
well thats my idea if u care to read thro it all but there u go. think about it ok <!--emo&::tsa::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tsa.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tsa.gif' /><!--endemo-->
again i apoligise for possibly putting this n the wrong topic ..so u mite wanna move it to a place were possible every1 can see it and possible the mappers etc can think about it <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
sir, you win. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
agreed.
ok well i think i get the gist of the game and from my perspective its a kind of story being played out for instance.. the spaceship level( sry dont kno any names) is a marine crusier and the aliens have creep on board and invaded so i think some of the levels dot around from marines attacking alien locations to neutral and marine loctaions.. so i think u shud make some more out in the open levels like a earth landscape were u cud also implement a new sniper type weapon.. also u cud take these new open area levels to advance on a new alien called a "mole" or something which can borrow under the ground, also this wud lead to having to make some marine tech that has an advantage against it, but i reckon ushud have some more open fielded levels.... some earth some the kahraa planet , large fields.. A corn field?? lol mountainous areas..etc
well thats my idea if u care to read thro it all but there u go. think about it ok <!--emo&::tsa::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tsa.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tsa.gif' /><!--endemo-->
again i apoligise for possibly putting this n the wrong topic ..so u mite wanna move it to a place were possible every1 can see it and possible the mappers etc can think about it <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
There is this really cool game called FireArms! It's craptastic, maybe you should play it. Just pretend the marines are aliens.
Well obviously people did not quite like your idea.. so yeah, I was making fun of it a bit. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Its supposed to be fairly close-quarter fighting with the alien menace that has infested some important location. If the Kharaa infested a corn field or the peak of a mountain, no one would care as much, and it would be nuked.
They want to retake these installations.
Anyways, in the future... <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->