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Q: Hello! What is your DF name?
A: C3-RapidFire

Q: Which Delta Force game(s) do you make maps for?
A: Delta Force:Black Hawk Down

Q: Why did you start making maps for Delta Force?
A: Because i started to get bored of the usual stock maps and i was thinking
of some cool ideas for maps so i thought i'd give it a go and it worked out
well so i made some more.

Q: Did you find it hard at first?
A: Yes, because i did not understand most of the things you can do on the
MED.

Q: Have you ever read the mission Editor Manual on the DF CD?
A: I did, but not properly

Q: If Yes - Was it useful or does it need more information?
A: I think it needs a few more information but it told me the basics.

Q: If No - Did / do you know it is there?
A: -------

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

Q: What’s good about that particular one?
A: It has all the basic options for what i need in my maps

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

Q: What is the most useful utility for a map maker apart from the actual
MED?
A: Brain, So you can think of ideas :P

Q: Where did you get that from?
A: I was born with it....

Q: Do you have a favorite item / object from the MED?
A: Probably would be the UN buildings. Theres countless thing you can use
them for.

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

Q: What is the hardest game type to make a map for?
A: COOP/SP

Q: What is the longest time it has taken you to make a map / mission?
A: 1 week

Q: Was it worth it?
A: Yes, because it came out better becuase i didnt rush it.

Q: Did you ever make a map before you found out how to zoom in / out in the
MED?
A: Yes

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

Q: What feature is the MED missing that would make map making a lot easier?
A: A ghost cam. so you can move around your map without having to load up
BHD

Q: How many maps do you think you have made?
A: 8

Q: Do you have your own website for your maps?
A: Yes, but i've forgotten the link

Q: Do you submit your maps to any sites?
A: Yes, DFHQ and DFbarracks

Q: If Yes - Do they get good reviews?
A: Yes, at both DFHQ and DFbarracks they give you their good opionions and
they help me out with my future maps.

Q: Can you name the best map you have ever played and do you know who made
it?
A: Would have to be DZ Sewers by dzine

Q: Can you name any other people who make great maps (apart from yourself)?
A: Wreckless MoH, KidChaos::CHI::

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

Q: Would you like to mention anyone who has helped you out a lot?
A: Razor

Q: Do you have a tip that would be helpful to someone who was new to map
making?
A: If it doesnt work at first keep trying

Q: Have you ever made a map with the full amount of items?
A: No

Q: Do you have a terrain that you like the most?
A: Mis7

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: Not really it all looks a bit complicated

Q: Is there any items / buildings / vehicles that you would like to see in
the MED?
A: Yes, Maybe some kind of fort or castle

Q: Do you add a signature / your name to the maps you make?
A: No

Q: If Yes - What is it made from, what does it say and where do you usually
put it?
A: -------

Q: Has anyone ever stole one of your maps and claimed that they have made
it?
A: No, not that i know of.

Q: If someone steals a map, should the original maker be angry, flattered,
or both?
A: Both because there map must be that good for them to steal it but also
they are taking all the credit.

Q: Do you like Nova's multiplayer maps?
A: Some of them are ok

Q: Do you think your maps are better?
A: Yes lol

Q: Do you like Nova's single player missions?
A: Yes

Q: Do you think your missions are better?
A: Don't make them

Q: Have you ever used a BMS to MIS converter to see how another map was
made?
A: Yes

Q: Do you get ideas / inspiration from other maps?
A: Yes

Q: Which is better: night maps or day maps?
A: Day

Q: Any comments you would like to add?
A: Nope

Q: Any comments you would like Novalogic to take note of?
A: Nope

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

StevieB