Making a Map |
How to Make a Map
Making a map is quite simple and the editor interface is good. To start the editor first set it up if you haven't already, then go into NetStorm normally and click on the new button 'Edit'. It will ask you for a name - type in a filename with no spaces. Continue and start editing!
When placing islands keep in mind that all the available islands are quite big and make sure you place them far enough apart! To place a unit you must actually give it all the energy it requires even though it is only editing mode. The priest must also be able to walk to the place where you are building a structure. To make the AI players, just add priests of your colour on other islands, right click on them and choose 'CHEAT Set Owner' (no it isn't cheating!) and change the player to someone else.
Finally, you can make all bridges hardened, cracked or normal through the Edit/Set All Bridge menu. To make a spell an obelisk right click on it and choose 'Turn to Obelisk!'. Remember to add geysers and if you want them to have no owner then right click, choose 'CHEAT Set Owner' and change their owner to 'No Owner' - the graphic won't be updated automatically, so don't worry if it still has a player's mark on it.
Do not click on File/Test Battle - this will crash the editor! The reason is that you need to make an ENGLISH file before the map works.
Save the map and move on to Making the ENGLISH File!