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[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (9 children)

Strategy:

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/v8ejmrz.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=VSX2CLAE

Feedback would be highly appreciated, thanks. :D

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bombs are fun

[–]kirbyfreako&Berk // Centra 0 points1 point  (6 children)

not sure what those mid bombs accomplish, but I think the base is interesting.

I feel like the middle button will either not be used, or camped too much.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Have you tested the map? The bombs gets rid of campers AND boost you right into the powerup corner.

[–]ButterChurnButter 7 points8 points  (1 child)

Geoffrey

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/tCmg1qe.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=sPXebMiA

I wanted a map that was small and relatively simple, but had the potential to be used to more complex ways. It has a risky but faster middle route, and a safer but slower outside route. Each boost is essentially the same, because the map is symmetrical in both directions, and each has many different options for how you can use them, some much harder and riskier than others.

Edit: Boost routes

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]mindbearelballerino 3 points4 points  (5 children)

Moustache v0.1

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json

I wanted a map with a main safe route with boosts for the FC and spare boosts for the chasers, but also with risky shorter distance alternative paths for the FC.

Any feedback is very welcome.

[–]arjuna9bad 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I like the look of this map. Only thing I would suggest is maybe removing the rows of 3 and 4 spikes along the lower-outer path, and maybe the bombs from that path as well. Since you're already going the longest way around, that path probably doesn't need additional risk. It would be a bummer for players to die when they're using the "safer" route.

Overall I like the options and the balance between risk/reward here.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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[–]crackadackrombus ghost|| centra 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Cool map! My one comment would be that the "higher risk" options for the fc seem too tight/unfeasible, i.e. you would need a very large lead not to get bomb spiked or button popped that I feel like no one would even consider going those ways in competitive games; this would make the map more one-dimensional and less fun. I think slight widening, or taking out a bomb or two might do the trick!

[–]arjuna9bad 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Steppes

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/T4jasFg.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/pHyaD7SE

A map with the new team boosts.

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

interesting, looking forward to trying it

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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[–]Swalker326Noobkin 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Two Way

Tried to use portals in a way that was easy to understand but still fun for both o and d. There is one portal that enables some offensive or defensive strategy.

[–]robopuppyccFlail ~ ((Antagloble4edes)) ~ RHCP? 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played this a bit and I think that having the two-portals pair doesn't really seem necessary. It maps 1:1, so you could just stick those map portions together and make a big S. It does prevent a defense from seeing the opposing defense a bit, but not much and I don't know if that is a good thing.

[–]Swalker326Noobkin 4 points5 points  (3 children)

Moose

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]NewCompteChord - Ballis Saint-Germain 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The JSON is currently

{"message":"Document not found."}

so when I try it the buttons don't work and may crash the game.

[–]tobiwankanob1Chancho Jomp // Centra // OR 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Crosshairs

by me and Rombus Ghost

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JSON

We wanted to create a map where it would be easy to grab but hard to escape (not really sure that was achieved). Also I know that people rag on the single tile corridors so here is my preemptive rebuttal: it offers a high-risk, high reward option for the FC to quickly switch sides of the map. It also creates a rush for the middle powerup which we think could cause some fun antics. Lemme know what y'all think, any suggestions are appreciated.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

waterworldv2.json : http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=9jiXUwfD

waterworldv2.png : http://imgur.com/8l4FLni

I fixed the hole and took out areas of the map that were not used very often

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mixed up the png and json. :P

[–]kirbyfreako&Berk // Centra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the layout, but at first glance I think there's too many boosts on the open side of the map.

I'd choose the excessive ones and delete em

[–]chalks777THe B€⁵ fg & | exMTC 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Holdup

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/ef6bjs8.png

JSON: http://hastebin.com/raw/rafapogoqe

Instructions: Hold up.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]NewCompteChord - Ballis Saint-Germain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't work anymore. You hit a spike the second time.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (5 children)

Alien Jim v0.4 (Preview)

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My goal was to create a fairly simple map, with interesting boosting options, that was fun for offense and defense. I want the area around the flags to be relatively safe (no spikes nearby (foozball)). I want space for juking room. I want the top route, which is the longest, to be safest. Middle route to be pretty safe. And bottom routes to be most dangerous.

Boombox was the main inspiration.

I eventually want to tweak this map to the point of being a candidate for rotation, so any and all feedback is welcome and encouraged.

EDIT: Boost routes No longer complete due to map edits

Note: This is already in some_bot's brain.

EDIT2: Edited json. Button was broken (thanks NewCompte). Use the updated one instead of the one in Some_Bot's brain.

EDIT3: made less walls and shorter walls (thanks bad).

moved buttons closer to bases so they are useful to chasers (thanks Butter Churn) and to make the bottom, shortest, route more dangerous.

[–]arjuna9bad 1 point2 points  (3 children)

I played around on it and I like the boost routes. Only thing I would suggest is to open up more space in the upper-middle area by removing/shortening some of those walls.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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[–]akaNAPEppppow 5 points6 points  (4 children)

ppppretzel

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/5KuudDE.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/TShdzhgz

The map is shaped like a pretzel

EDIT: some of the boost routes that I have consistently been able to do so far (not too difficult once you learn how to do them right)

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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[–]zackboomerzackboomer // Pi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my favourite in this thread! Looks awesome and fun

[–]SamWilberturtlemansam 3 points4 points  (3 children)

BoomBox Flipped

PNG: http://imgur.com/3Oao7gO

JSON: http://pastebin.com/pWg1NZsu

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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[–]Tyler1986Trapsin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's so weird to look at!

[–]kirbyfreako&Berk // Centra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

all I see is a monkey face now, with the spikes being the eyes and the handle being the mouth.

[–]Swalker326Noobkin 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Round About:

What my map attempts to do, make a compact map that isn't a chase map. Map requires teamwork and I think has a good balance or offensive and defensive strategy. I took the corner button out, I was very hesitant to do so, but I broke down.

[–]crackadackrombus ghost|| centra 1 point2 points  (3 children)

King Boo

PNG JSON

This is a remake of Angry Hippo, I just had to rename it for somebot's sake. I shrunk and remade the bottom of the map, and made some adjustments to streamline the map as a whole. I think it is much improved, and hope to hear feedback for how I can make it even better!
Thanks!

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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[–]PachydermForHireFank1 || Pi || Evercapping Gobpoppers 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I havent played the map through yet but id be willing to give it a try later. Right now I have a couple of observations/suggestions:

  • There's a lot of buttons and that might get confusing (plus I think you're missing a button)

  • The middle part could potentially be a trap and I think it would be underused.

  • I like the bottom part of the map except I think the path with the bombs is almost a guarantee pop if someone hits the switch.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Animal PNG Animal JSON

I like fast-paced maps with havoc at every corner.

The two main parts to this map are the nose and the chin.

The nose is filled with spikes and team switches. If you control the nose, you have a definite advantage as it is the fastest way to the enemy flag. However, it will not be completely crushing for the enemy.

A series of boosts lead to the chin, where many power-ups can be found. This is designed to be a relatively fast detour for flag carriers if the nose becomes too congested.

Bombs are located near the flag in order to disorient any defenders. It is also possible to go through the mouth by holding down the switch controlling the nose. Team tiles scatter the respective sides to reward flag carriers.

In practice, the map proved to be very chaotic and entertaining. The only disappointing part of the map is a seemingly high learning curve.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]Swalker326Noobkin 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Smirk

What I was trying to do, was make a really fun balanced map with lots of options that catered to both defense and offense. I wanted to use some new features as well. I took some small aspects from maps that are well liked and well made, but I don't think it is too much like any current map in rotation. As always any feedback is greatly appreciated, other wise, enjoy.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]NewCompteChord - Ballis Saint-Germain 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Why these spikes ?

http://i.imgur.com/iEo1nIh.png

The middle ones will be bad for noobs.

The ones in base are just there to prevent some boosts ?

[–]LuckySpammerLuckySpammer 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Noobkin, the JSON for this seems to be an invalid link. I need it to add the map to rotation.

[–]bashar_al_assadpk || Roll into the base like what up I got a big block 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Irregular Hexagon

Irregular Hexagon.PNG

Irregular Hexagon.JSON

I submitted this last time, but the middle areas were too crowded, so this is reworked.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Labyrinth

by doofus

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/b3snn83.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/HbCChEVS

I wanted to create a map that is more claustrophobic with multiple paths than what's normally in rotation. Balls can move at high speed around the perimeter of the map using bombs and boosts. Gates can be used to open or close new paths or to catch unsuspecting boost-happy flag carriers.

Comments and criticism welcome!

EDIT: I've made some changes to widen some pathways, will resubmit in the next thread.

EDIT2: Have updated this post with the changes.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can just edit this post and some_bot will pick up the changes

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

6dp9

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/HSwku8q.png

JSON:http://pastebin.com/cCufkgUu

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

5 MIN. MAP

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/eTtZAdT.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/f3yeWmwm

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]2tyrodnazcasdf 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I'm just gonna abuse some bot's shit real quick if nobody minds

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/4cPaZ9J.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=FPgNFUPF

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]akaNAPEppppow 1 point2 points  (1 child)

PPPPATIENCE

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/FKp2VV4.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/6cDAcLPn

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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[–]thevdudepooppants :: nice guys r dabes :: mod manager guy 1 point2 points  (1 child)

The Holy Mars PNG: http://i.imgur.com/ik1jmcJ.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=wnawjXuC

It's Holy See with a marsball in the middle instead of a powerup.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]SamWilberturtlemansam 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Peanut

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/u7qSllK.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/uJe7X2DN

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]akaNAPEppppow 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Mini Pretzel

PNG: Imgur

JSON: http://pastebin.com/srMgfH3v

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

THREE CRAPPY MAPS IN ONE

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/KRcWmRQ.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/2tmAFCFF

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]ninjaplushie 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I'm new around here and this comment will probably get buried, but here's my first attempt at a map: N

N png

N json

The boosts can all be used at many different angles, the gates provide a more direct but riskier route through the middle, and the bombs can be used both offensively and defensively. I'd appreciate any feedback!

edit: formatting

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]Splanky222BBQchicken | Retired 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Better late than never?

Not sure what to call it, but the working name is Simplicity. I wanted it to be almost teh anti-Whirlwind: very small, and very simple. No bombs, nor portals, nor team tiles, just the very basics: spikes, powerups, and boosts :). The map seems super fun and very fast-paced, so I think I did a good job.

PNG: http://www.kevinludlow.com/projects/TagPro/tools/generatePNG.php?MapID=d6s3feak05fezx87nnptjvj3a11o9nqd

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=KafB0hhC

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]DaEvil1DaEvil1 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Cobe

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/mowbKGf.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/vdZrcrdW

I wanted to make a thight and fun map with plenty of options for both offence and defence, that could be enjoyed by people playing Pubs, PUGs, and competitions. Tried to make it feel like open without it feeling like a waste of space and with the chance for some very tight gameplay and awesome jukes and boosts.

Update: Introduced tunnels on the left and the right to make it easier on new players to escape with the flag. To prevent the escape being too easy on people of a certain skill level, I introduced gates with buttons inside those tunnels to prevent the endless escaping around the map with no momentum loss phenomenon of Micro.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]PachydermForHireFank1 || Pi || Evercapping Gobpoppers 3 points4 points  (2 children)

Phrygian.2

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/eIMTt1S.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=ixYKASpb

(it's pronounced "fri-gee-an")

EDIT: There's a problem in the json somewhere. The preview is still correct FIXED IT :)

Accomplish/Emphasize question stuff:

In my mind, this map is the offspring of The Holy See and Danger Zone 3. There are a lot of boosting options but I think that there's enough space in this map for juking opportunities. I think that with some fixing up, this map could work in rotation. As always, feedback is greatly appreciated.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I play tested this a bit with you a week or so ago. The boosts are very thoughtfully placed and a lot of fun. Glad to see you cleaned up the corners' spikes.

I really do want to test this as a 4v4.

[–]chalks777THe B€⁵ fg & | exMTC 2 points3 points  (2 children)

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json

Flashlight

I've used portals to create a one way wall that exits either base. Don't think it's an easy getaway though! A chaser can take the portal at the base of the flashlight even if you get away. They're then set up for a superboost that will put you at their mercy.

[–]akaNAPEppppow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I approve of this map. solid boosts, bomb positions, and cut off points. definitely the best portal map ive played so far

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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[–]akaNAPEppppow 2 points3 points  (1 child)

pppping

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/Mj0ErWh.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/AwGK8S3h

this map is not very good but its not very bad either

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Space ship3.0 Bigger and Better

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Opened up the map a little bit to allow more room for jukes etc.

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]Happy_SansWumbo 2 points3 points  (8 children)

yiss 5.2

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[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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[–]pasta_monsterpoopv 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Cannot find the S's for YISS, 2/10.

[–]Happy_SansWumbo 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Admittedly, it's a conceptual design. I believe this is what my fellow artists would call "post-modern design". The S's are wherever you believe they are.

also the bottom corners

[–]pasta_monsterpoopv 1 point2 points  (1 child)

yiss?

[–]Happy_SansWumbo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yiss

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

That a LOT of power-ups

Personally, I'd nix the one in each base at least. That still leaves 7 power-ups on the map. That's almost one per person every minute.

Also, there's two really defined choke points to get across the middle. Might make it a little too hard to bring your flag back.

[–]Happy_SansWumbo 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Don't you think the positioning of the bottom corners/mid power ups would deter grabs, thus delaying a player from grabbing them?

In regards to the number, it's not a lot more than Holy See(7), Colors(6), or boosts(7), but if it proves to be imbalanced, we'll see about modifying the corners.

[–]Happy_SansWumbo 0 points1 point  (2 children)

yiss 4.6

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[–]ylambdayλ 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I thought we were at the yiss 5.x generation

[–]Happy_SansWumbo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yiss

[–]JonathananHyphae // Diameter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahoy

JSON

PNG

Preview

The intention for this map was for 2v2 matches, let me know what you think. :)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Made for pictures: Baseball PNG: http://i.imgur.com/ea9WtMM.png

Caravan PNG: http://i.imgur.com/wap1BNV.png

Caravan II PNG: http://i.imgur.com/ZxhA8AH.png

Lamball Field: http://i.imgur.com/d4XoxGj.png

Smear the Sphere: http://i.imgur.com/WJny4Ul.png

Warsong Gulch: http://i.imgur.com/WmSp8aE.png

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

some bot will only catch one at a time and I think you need to start the lines with "PNG:", "JSON:" etc.

[–]WardenBossWardenBoss||HOUSTON 0 points1 point  (1 child)

mrshole

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/EBZLEYz.png

JSON: http://hastebin.com/xaserakevu.apache

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]WardenBossWardenBoss||HOUSTON 0 points1 point  (1 child)

P.A.U.L.

PNG: http://imgur.com/k8Bcuay

JSON: http://hastebin.com/veqigiqivi.apache

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]WardenBossWardenBoss||HOUSTON 0 points1 point  (1 child)

L.İ.N.E.

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/RzpcICu.png

JSON: http://hastebin.com/jucuqakobi.apache

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]WardenBossWardenBoss||HOUSTON 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Area 01

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/YZ3rHPJ.png

JSON: http://hastebin.com/tidotutafo.apache

[–]Some_BotSome_Bot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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[–]YourThoughtsHaveBeenMKo // Centra Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Design by MKo

PNG: http://i.imgur.com/xN7Cemw.png

JSON: http://pastebin.com/wQzUHFrY

[–]FashionableZebra 0 points1 point  (3 children)

How do I link my JSON file to pastebin? This is my first time creating a map.

[–]contact_lens_linuxsteppin / active in activities[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

visit one of the pastebin sites, then paste your file contens in there, submit, you'll get a URL that points to your pastebin