What should I do?

Discussion in 'Halo and Forge Discussion' started by Beyond Skill198, Jun 12, 2008.

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What should I do?

  1. Use your bridge stairs.

    14 vote(s)
    82.4%
  2. Use the ramp.

    2 vote(s)
    11.8%
  3. Other (post what you think I should do)

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%
  1. Beyond Skill198

    Beyond Skill198 Ancient
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    I need some people's opinions real quick.

    I'm busy forging a map and then I came across this ledge that you can't walk up. I'm debating whether to make a staircase out of bridges that lead up to it or to just make a ramp.

    Heres a couple quick pics of thePrototypes(not the official version)::

    Stairs made out of bridges::
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    Ramp::
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    Here are the pros and cons I've thought up for each so far::
    Stairs::
    Pros
    - You don't see this very often, could be a unique part of my map.
    - Look a little bit more realistic than a ramp in my opinion.

    Cons
    -Kinda bumby.
    -Can't make the last part without jumping if your standing still on it.
    - Takes 6 bridges which could be used elsewhere.

    Ramp::
    Pros
    - Smoother
    - Takes up less resources

    Cons
    - Harder to place perfectly.
    - Doesn't look that great.
    -Doesn't really look that realistic or unique in my opinion.
    - Can't get on it from the side unless I come up with an idea how to.

    I'm honostly split, please help me make the best decision. Thanks.

    I want to make a decision by tommorow so please vote.

    ps. I think I wanted to put this in forge discussion not general chat, if a mod could move it there that'd be great...
     
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  2. Reynbow

    Reynbow Ancient
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    The stairs are a definite choice in my opinion!
    The ramp, as you say, doesn't look that great at all and has been done. The stairs really caught my eye and could be a unique feature in your map and I am sure people will take this idea and put in their maps =D
     
  3. J A Y

    J A Y Ancient
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    yeah the stairs are great. keep them
     
  4. LOCK.xcf

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    the stairs look awesome, very original ;)
     
  5. Nemihara

    Nemihara Ancient
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    Those stairs are sweet, but a real resource killer. I'd just do the ramp, even if it doesn't look too pretty.
     
  6. J A Y

    J A Y Ancient
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    yeah your right and the stairs might also ruin gameplay
     
  7. PwnCakes

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    OMg i got it... you could let the noobs just jump... or you could raise the fence walls just a little bit...?
     
  8. Beyond Skill198

    Beyond Skill198 Ancient
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    Thanks for the feedback so far. I'd still like some more opinions though.

    Unfortunatly, the fence walls are placed at the height of the columns which I really want that way so, I don't think I'll take that option.

    You've said you want the ramp but, it still doesn't have any votes so I'll use this as a reminder to please vote because that's what I'm going to look at most.
     
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  9. the persister2

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    just go on with building your map, with making sure you have at least 1 bridge left, if you do have enough bridges left then you can make the stairs if not you have gotta do it with the ramp or another downside of your map.
     
  10. Beyond Skill198

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    Yeah I've planned it out and I can make it with the stairs, I'll just have to use walls for the floor in a small area. It might look a little better in that area if I used those extra bridges though.
     
  11. Titmar

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    >> halo discussion

    (titmar for mod '08)
     
  12. Hazza

    Hazza Ancient
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    I'd probably move the fence walls up a bit but im not an expert forger so don't take my word for it
     
  13. Beyond Skill198

    Beyond Skill198 Ancient
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    I'm using the stairs, my maps almost done...

    Mods can lock if they want to.
     
  14. Snipers Stealth

    Snipers Stealth Ancient
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    Definately the stairs, the ramp doesn't look as good at all. Plus, theres more pro's for stairs!
     
  15. Mastar

    Mastar Ancient
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    make stairs out of walls? or are they too thick?
     
  16. Public Servent

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    Tree ramps for a losey set of stairs I would use one. Unless you dont need then but Im always running out of ramps.
     
  17. El Diablo

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    or you could angle the fence walls to make one large ramp. Unless that messes with the map, I think it's the best idea.
     

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