Quote:Original post by Aura84
Another thing that is starting to get to me is the fact that I forgot what makes a certain map fun.

I understand what you mean. When you know how to create something, it's hard to go back and look at what made something fun. Technical information just slips into your head, you want it or not.


As for the block, you could try:
1) Drawing (pen & paper) random stuff.
2) Writing (again, pen & paper) random words/sentences/stuff.
3) Rent some action movies, read some action books. XD
4) Playing a game could help, although it often leads to copying.
5) Do something your friends say is 'fun', and not computer related.
6) Look at CG art (cgtalk.com) that has environments in them.

Absolutely don't:
1) Don't sit in UnrealEd trying to create a map, doing random stuff. Why? Yes, it might give you some mapping experience, but it won't give you new ideas. Besides, it's more often time consuming.
2) Some say music gives you ideas, I say it blocks you from thinking clearly.
3) Don't give up.


Good luck!

Try the forums at http://www.snarkpit.net/ Its a half life and half life 2 mapping site, but Im sure they would have no problem helping you get a few ideas together.