Disclaimer:
This map was generated by using a plugin called "Macro Track Generator" by RuteNL. However, I created my own macroblocks for this map.
For this map, the plugin only had access to the few macroblocks I have created, so it repeats using them a lot.
Macroblock approach:
- Instead of following the guidelines the plugin gave me, I created a couple of 1 second starts and finishes. (This is why there is a cp right in front of the finish)
- All the macroblocks I have created have a rectangular shape, which includes some scenery in the otherwise empty areas
- For the platforms surrounded by water, I made parts without cps and a part with a cp. (Guidelines recommend ending your part with a cp, which is understandable, as the cp distribution could become a real mess in other maps I have generated while playing around with the plugin.
Improvements:
- The grass uphill might need to have more walls. It can already be confusing like this, but in the future, other platform blocks could join sides with it and make it extra confusing.
- Maybe the macroblocks all need some lights - There are areas that are way too dark. (P.S.: Water seems to emit light even during daytime! )
- With the rectangular approach, I should probably make the bottom of the macroblock level. Currently, it looks kinda weird driving under the grass uphill
Extra:
Let me know if you have other pointers for the macroblocks!