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[Spazz]

I have a question. I have taken this map (dm_duel) and imported the BG in GarrisonBuilderv1_2, then added the walkmask.
I thought that this was enough to use the custom map in a host game. Am I doing something wrong? Do i need to add Entries?
And to host a game using a custom map, do I type *maps/testmap*? Or am I missing something there too?   
I don't know if you have time, but can you give me a complete explanation on how to build, work, and host a custom map?

Sorry for the trouble
Spazz a.k.a Revy

[juicebox360]

I have a question. I have taken this map (dm_duel) and imported the BG in GarrisonBuilderv1_2, then added the walkmask.

Good job

I thought that this was enough to use the custom map in a host game. Am I doing something wrong? Do i need to add Entries?

Entities make the map work - you add spawn points, add spawn room barriers, and intelligence (not applicable in all cases).

And to host a game using a custom map, do I type *maps/testmap*? Or am I missing something there too?   

Do it! You j00 wantz to.

I don't know if you have time, but can you give me a complete explanation on how to build, work, and host a custom map?

Do it! You j00 wantz to.

Sorry about that, if it wasn't much help. It's just a little booster - if you need more help, feel free to ask.

[Saniblues]

Download b35 if you want to test maps. It's much easier in that version.
Also, don't forget to make the pixel at the very bottom-left part of the map white so you don't get stuck in the air.

[cspotcode]

Don't forget you must also embed the leveldata into the background image.  There's a button for that.

If you're still confused, feel free to ask.  I can give a much better explanation.

[Haxton Sale]

I have taken this map (dm_duel)

Thanks for taking my map.

I've posted it compiled, which means all you have to do is copy this png (background, not walkmask) to maps folder.
As far as I know, if you take compiled map and edit it in editor again it won't work (maby I'm wrong).

So, if you have dm_duel_v2 - just download it and copy into maps folder.

[cspotcode]

I have taken this map (dm_duel)

As far as I know, if you take compiled map and edit it in editor again it won't work (maby I'm wrong).

You're correct.  Loading a compiled map png as BG in the editor will not give you access to the embedded walkmask and entity data.

[Saniblues]

If you want to test it, either download b35 or follow the tutorial for hosting with Custom Maps in the General Discussion section.

[compileforme]

wait, so the background png becomes the compiled png? and a new one isn't made?

[cspotcode]

That's right.  The garrison builder doesn't actually care about the background png that you load.  It cares about the one you choose when you click embed.  When you click embed and select a png file, it converts the walkmask and the entities into a special format that it embeds into a special, hidden place in the png file you specified.  When the game loads that file, it extracts the embedded data to get a walkmask and entities, and just loads the png file as an image to get a background.

[Haxton Sale]

If you want to compile compiled map again, simply open background (compiled map) in any editor (for example MS Paint) and save it again. It won't be compiled anymore.

[cspotcode]

If you want to compile compiled map again, simply open background (compiled map) in any editor (for example MS Paint) and save it again. It won't be compiled anymore.

Also, if I remember correctly, the editor is smart enough to replace any old embedded data in the png if you want to recompile.