Running out of ideas!

[HumiliatioN]

I have given people advice plenty of times in messages on YouTube and I feel I should share some of that here:

"As for making a good custom story, I recommend a proper build up. I've seen a lot of custom stories fall flat by just throwing monsters at you right off the bat and it kind of ruins the experience. Events that prevent the player from moving kind of take you out of the experience as well, so if at all possible keep those to a minimum. The fear of the dark is a big thing with Amnesia, but the frustration of a lack of oil or tinderboxes can make some people frustrated - it's important to find the perfect balance.

The most important thing is, when you're done editing a level, play it through yourself like you don't know what's there. Play how you believe a normal player would play. Do you find it fun? If you answer yes, then I have a feeling you have a winner. "

The person I said this to (Dawnstar42) also made a very valid statement that she has seen many custom stories that just make no sense in terms of building design. "Like putting the master bedroom next to the kitchen or dining room in these big castles? It really bothers me when I watch you play and the layout of the house makes no sense. Is that just me?"

So when it comes to making a map, make it believable. Make it something that you would expect if 'you' went into such a place in real life. Something you would expect to be there and further immerse yourself.

On a side-note, I also loved the area in Palistov's One Light in the Darkness that he mentioned, with that large open area. It was just so 'right'.

Thank you Cry, I will try my best skills on this one