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Q: Hello! What is your DF name?
A: =|[§†]|=

Q: Which Delta Force game(s) do you make maps for? DFBHD DFBHD-TS
A: DFBHD DFBHD-TS

Q: Why did you start making maps for Delta Force?
A: Because i had some great ideas, and the stocks are way too big for me

Q: Did you find it hard at first?
A: Yes, i started making maps for tfd, but i just picked that up as i went
along

Q: Have you ever read the mission Editor Manual on the DF CD?
A: No

Q: If No - Did / do you know it is there?
A: No, never needed it

Q: What version of the MED do you use?
A: 2.06B

Q: What’s good about that particular one?
A: It has pictures by each object/ building etc, so its easy to see what im
putting in

Q: Where did you get it from (if not the DF CD-ROM)?
A: The CD-Rom

Q: What is the most useful utility for a map maker apart from the actual
MED?
A: BHD_ENV < Environment tool for fog

Q: Where did you get that from?
A: www.novahq.net

Q: Do you have a favorite item / object from the MED?
A: The vehicles when i mod them, they look awesome!

Q: What is the easiest game type to make a map for?
A: Deathmatch

Q: What is the hardest game type to make a map for?
A: Co-Operative

Q: What is the longest time it has taken you to make a map / mission?
A: 9 hours

Q: Was it worth it?
A: Yes, got a five star rating and looked awesome

Q: Did you ever make a map before you found out how to zoom in / out in the
MED?
A: Yes For Task Force Dagger, but it was crap

Q: What is the most useful thing in the MED (e.g. group rotate, different
terrain views, absolute height)?
A: 3D Wireframe

Q: What feature is the MED missing that would make map making a lot easier?
A: Being able to look around your map without opening the game.

Q: How many maps do you think you have made?
A: About 50-60

Q: Do you have your own website for your maps?
A: No, BB has 1 which i put my maps there

Q: Do you submit your maps to any sites?
A: Novahq, and (DfBarrcks once)

Q: If Yes - Do they get good reviews?
A: Well i got good ideas and comments from dfbarracks to make my maps
better, and my ratings look great on novahq

Q: Can you name the best map you have ever played and do you know who made
it?
A: UX*The Ring by UX*BB - That map played well, looked great and is just
fab!

Q: Can you name any other people who make great maps (apart from yourself)?
A: UX*BB, Sal UK, A Tin Of Death, UX*Enfo, UX*Hk, D Stroyer, UX*DR
CUM-Kingpin, look at their maps

Q: How did you learn to make maps (self, website, friend etc)?
A: Self

Q: Would you like to mention anyone who has helped you out a lot?
A: UX*BB, UX*Enfo, UX*HK, UX*DR, and any1 else who comes on my server during
a maptest, they find me glitches and tell me whats best to put where

Q: Do you have a tip that would be helpful to someone who was new to map
making?
A: Read the instructions, i didnt but i just picked it up from tfd, also use
3d wireframe, its great!

Q: Have you ever made a map with the full amount of items?
A: I have made about 6 lol

Q: Do you have a terrain that you like the most?
A: Dvg1, has good flat places and also has hills for snipers

Q: Ever make your own terrains?
A: No

Q: If not - would you like to? Or do you not know how, but would if you had
info on how to make them?
A: No i think the terrains that come with the mission editor, work just fine

Q: Is there any items / buildings / vehicles that you would like to see in
the MED?
A: I would like to see better vehicles and better buildings.

Q: Do you add a signature / your name to the maps you make?
A: No, just my squad UX*

Q: Has anyone ever stole one of your maps and claimed that they have made
it?
A: No

Q: If someone steals a map, should the original maker be angry, flattered,
or both?
A: Angry, due to how long they have been making it

Q: Do you like Nova's multiplayer maps?
A: Panic Attack and Dust Devil maps are good for me to n00b people on

Q: Do you think your maps are better?
A: If i wanted i could make them better, but i make cqb 1's

Q: Do you like Nova's single player missions?
A: No i always die lol

Q: Do you think your missions are better?
A: Havent made a single player mission

Q: Have you ever used a BMS to MIS converter to see how another map was
made?
A: Yes plenty of times, i like to see what objects have been used to make
custom buildings

Q: Do you get ideas / inspiration from other maps?
A: All the time

Q: Which is better: night maps or day maps?
A: Day maps so i can see where i am shooting

Q: Any comments you would like to add?
A: Thank you Novahq for providing inspiration for mappers With your great
map section :)

Q: Any comments you would like Novalogic to take note of?
A: Fix any glitches in maps for new games before you go and make them.

Thanks for your time and best of luck with the mapping in the future :)

StevieB