A Guide to Effective Mapping (WIP)

VIII. Common Mistakes

A. Cliffs
Mistakes usually multiply when cliffs are in the equation. To see common errors involving cliffs, go under => VIII. Cliffs.

B. Water Edges/Corners
When you add bodies of water into a map one big thing that you need to watch for is water edges/corners.
Because you adding a different ground into equation, it is easy to overlook the small things that are affected by the change.

So when you add water, make sure you change the corners and edges to water ground as well! (And don’t forget animation there too!)

Example Image Explanations:

Incorrect:
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The edges and corners that have the incorrect (water) ground are circled.

Correct:
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Here all the edges and corners have the correct ground. Not to mention they are animated.