Q: Hello! What is your DF name?
A: BlackBurn (ux*bb :-)
Q: Which Delta Force game(s) do you make maps for?
A: DF BHD and Joint Operations
Q: Why did you start making maps for Delta Force?
A: For Fun
Q: Did you find it hard at first?
A: Not really considering most of my maps were just placing items anywhere
:)
Q: Have you ever read the mission Editor Manual on the DF CD?
A: Never cant b bothered
Q: If Yes - Was it useful or does it need more information?
A:
Q: If No - Did / do you know it is there?
A: Ofcourse, but i never read the instructions
Q: What version of the MED do you use?
A: Newest version for BHD, and the Unoffical Jo 1
Q: What’s good about that particular one?
A: It works :-)
Q: Where did you get it from (if not the DF CD-ROM)?
A: Jo 1 was from dfbarracks
Q: What is the most useful utility for a map maker apart from the actual
MED?
A: Fog Picker
Q: Where did you get that from?
A: From here :-)
Q: Do you have a favorite item / object from the MED?
A: Containers, u can make anything with them
Q: What is the easiest game type to make a map for?
A: TDM
Q: What is the hardest game type to make a map for?
A: TKOTH
Q: What is the longest time it has taken you to make a map / mission?
A: 2 days ( my first castle BHD map)
Q: Was it worth it?
A: Ye it was until i discovered i went over the object limit lol
Q: Did you ever make a map before you found out how to zoom in / out in the
MED?
A: Ye , kinda difficult to do..
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: Full 3d colour proeview of your map (like the bf1942 editor full 3d
editor)
Q: How many maps do you think you have made?
A: 64 i think (all on NovahQ)
Q: Do you have your own website for your maps?
A: http://www.uxmaps.dfhq.net
Q: Do you submit your maps to any sites?
A: Just Nova HQ
Q: If Yes - Do they get good reviews?
A: Sometimes
Q: Can you name the best map you have ever played and do you know who made
it?
A: The sewer map with green fog cant remember then name but its the most
complex map ive played
Q: Can you name any other people who make great maps (apart from yourself)?
A: Nope :-), joking, Sal UK mkes gr8 maps very realistic 1`s aswell
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: Only person thats ever helped me with mapping is Sal Uk and that was with
the wac. file for JO
Q: Do you have a tip that would be helpful to someone who was new to map
making?
A: Dont read the manual
Q: Have you ever made a map with the full amount of items?
A: ye , UX* Arena and UX* Castle (BHD Version)
Q: Do you have a terrain that you like the most?
A: F-L-A-T
Q: Ever make your own terrains?
A: Nope
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 cos then people joining the server would have to have the
editor
Q: Is there any items / buildings / vehicles that you would like to see in
the MED?
A: More detailed buildings (the inside) rooms on floors ect.
Q: Do you add a signature / your name to the maps you make?
A: Not at the minute, im trying to design 1 :-)
Q: Has anyone ever stole one of your maps and claimed that they have made
it?
A: Not that i know of
Q: If someone steals a map, should the original maker be angry, flattered,
or both?
A: both, angry some1 has edited it but flattered some1 needs to use His/her
map to make a good 1
Q: Do you like Nova's multiplayer maps?
A: Meat grinder = No, House of pain = Yes, and eye of the dead = yes, the
rest i dont play much
Q: Do you think your maps are better?
A: Ofcourse :-) although Nova makes more realistic maps :). Bit some walls
arent put 2gether right (come on Nova ;-)
Q: Do you like Nova's single player missions?
A: I only like them when my internet crashes gives me something 2 do
Q: Do you think your missions are better?
A: never made a Single/ co-op map before
Q: Have you ever used a BMS to MIS converter to see how another map was
made?
A: I used it to see how waypoints were done for the map called Titanic
Q: Do you get ideas / inspiration from other maps?
A: Ye, mainly Nova Jo maps, i play the map and think how can i make this
better? or suit smaller servers ect.
Q: Which is better: night maps or day maps?
A: Day, Night sux :)
Q: Any comments you would like to add?
A: Any1 who has map ideas email me ux*bb@hotmail.com
Q: Any comments you would like Novalogic to take note of?
A: Keep up the good work with Joint Ops ;)
Thanks for your time and best of luck with the mapping in the future :)