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Have played around with FPSC but never really done anything with it. I am trying to learn DBP but would also like to get something going in FPSC. I do keep it updated. I have read or referenced both community guides.

So what I want to know is there a process to follow?
Do you draw everything out on paper first and then start putting it into the level?

Do you use stock segments, entities and characters in your levels first to get them setup and running then make your own and put them in later?

Why would you make your own segments when you can re-texture the stock segments?

Do you do do your scripts as you go along or get the level set up and do that later?

I am just wondering if there is a method to the madness!!!

I am very impressed with the hands on DBP book and saw on digital skills website that there was supposed to be a hands on FPSC book but it never came out. Does anyone know where there are any good FPSC tutorials?

Thanks
Dragonslayer

mess around and gain experience, you'll develop your own process over time.



I do, but not everyone does.



no, I like to get an idea for style before i work on gameplay.



if you want a different mesh, perhaps a thicker or thinner wall, some walldetail built in, etc.



I do them as I go, but you might prefer to do them somehow else. it's all based on preference, there's no one better way to do things.

ok thanks

Rarely and only for ambitious projects. I would recommend it though.



I dont own any more completely undmodified stock content but...why not? The stock content looks great if used right.



Three reasons:

1: Its faster to use an FPSC tool like one from Doomsters Collection to make your own segments

2. If you retexture the stock segments...you no longer have the stock segments and you might need a lot more than these few.

3. The stock segments have a lot of meshdetails that might not look good with your texture.




I get a basic level done, do the gameplay (scripts) finish the level. This is a good approach to keep an eye on the memory cap.




If you updated your FPSC there should be the COMMUNITY GUIDE in your FPSCreator / Documents folder. A compilation of tuts by nickydude that will get you hooked.

If you want more, here are some of my tutorials:

Here