Level Design

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Level design is a very important aspect in SRB2. All the more, because anyone at all can actually create their own levels. This page contains links to information you need to start making your own levels.

Getting Started

First things first, you need a level editor. There are multiple level editors available for editing SRB2, but due to the SRB2 specific features and support, we suggest starting with SRB2 Doom Builder.

• SRB2 Doom Builder Tutorial - This tutorial will teach you the basics of making your own stage in SRB2 Doom Builder.

There are also two major concepts that are important to know when starting out making your own stage.

• Thok Barrier - Thok Barriers are essential to level design, and this tutorial shows how to create them. Without a thok barrier, Sonic will be able to escape your stage by flying straight through a wall. This tutorial explains the basics of making one.

• Map Header - Map headers are used to give your map a name, music, sky, and other details you can't do from the level editor itself.

Finally, level design isn't just about making the stage, it's about making the stage fun to play. Once you get the basics of making a simple map in an editor, this is essential reading.

• Level Design 101 - This is a guide on how to build good maps, and covers many basic editing guidelines, such as object placement, appropriate level size, and other very important information. This is a very important document for people trying to make good maps, after having first experimented and familiarized themselves with a level editor.

• Aesthetic Tips - This covers a few to-dos and not-to-dos with the visuals of a map. While mastery of aesthetics comes with professional training or by oneself, this can help get you a headstart.

Frequently Asked Questions

• "How do I put FOFs on top of each other?"

See the Stacking Multiple FOFs tutorial.

• "How do I make an elevator?"

See the Moving Platforms Tutorial tutorial.

• "How do I Make a Conveyor Belt?"

See the Conveyor Belt Creation tutorial.

• "How do I make a waterfall?"

See the Waterfall section of the Water Design tutorial.

Glossary

Glossary - The Glossary defines all of the more technical terms that most people use, and is very useful for understanding what exactly things are.