Building out the map
Now that we have the level designed and various blockers and obstacles along the way, we are ready to begin building out the map. As we do so, we will keep in mind what the story is that we’re trying to convey to the player. If it is a horror map, perhaps you can build it out to look like a haunted mansion. Is it an old, abandoned mansion from the 1800s? If so, what kinds of props and items would you find decorating the different rooms? In this recipe’s steps, we will be building out each room and area of our level to have its own unique theme, which is important for easy map navigation.
How to do it…
We will build out the remaining walls around the map and then add thin parts over the top of the walls to create different colored wallpaper in each room. After, we will decorate the walls by adding baseboard and ceiling board. We will build our windows and light fixtures and then finish by placing props around the map. To begin, follow...
