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This page will teach you how you can make you very own WarLight map!  
This page will teach you how you can make your very own Warzone map! Anyone may make a map -- you do not need to purchase a membership or be a certain level.


==Overview==
== Overview ==


Creating a WarLight map is a four-step process.  See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.
Creating a Warzone map is a four-step process.  See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.


# Create the vision (what the map looks like)
# Create your SVG file (defines what the map looks like)
# Enter the details (connections, [[bonuses]], etc.)
# Enter the details (connections, [[bonuses]], etc.)
# Test the map (play games on it to ensure it works correctly)
# Test the map (play games on it to ensure it works correctly)
# Mark the map as public (allows the public to play your map)
# Mark the map as public (allows other players to play your map)


==Details==
== Required Reading ==


Please refer to the following sections for a full guide on making your map.  
Please refer to the following sections for a full guide on making your map. You may wish to watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkQn1pIZdY4 recommended tutorial video], but you should also read the wiki as it contains important information that isn't in the video.


* [[Map Making Guidelines|Guidelines for making a great map]]
* [[Creating the SVG]]
* [[Map Making Vision|Creating the vision]]
* [[Uploading your SVG]]
* [[Inkscape tips]]
* [[Map requirements]]
* [[Map Making Upload|Uploading the vision]]
* [[Entering map details]]
* [[Map Making Details|Entering map details]]
* [[Testing maps|Testing your map]]
* [[Map Making Testing|Testing your map]]
* [[Making maps public|Make the map public]]
* [[Map Making Public|Make the map public]]
* [[Map versioning|Managing different versions of your map]]
* [[Map Making Versioning|Managing different versions of your map]]
* [[Making 3d Maps|Making 3D Maps]]


If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].
If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].
== Additional Resources ==
* [[Map guidelines|Guidelines for making a great map]]
* [[Inkscape tips]]
* [[SVG Limitations]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkQn1pIZdY4 Tutorial Video]
* [[Automating the map creation process]]


[[Category:Map Making|!]]
[[Category:Map Making|!]]

Latest revision as of 18:07, 12 February 2024

This page will teach you how you can make your very own Warzone map! Anyone may make a map -- you do not need to purchase a membership or be a certain level.

Overview

Creating a Warzone map is a four-step process. See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.

  1. Create your SVG file (defines what the map looks like)
  2. Enter the details (connections, bonuses, etc.)
  3. Test the map (play games on it to ensure it works correctly)
  4. Mark the map as public (allows other players to play your map)

Required Reading

Please refer to the following sections for a full guide on making your map. You may wish to watch the recommended tutorial video, but you should also read the wiki as it contains important information that isn't in the video.

If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the map development forum.

Additional Resources