Mapping Guide for Speedball

Create amazing Speedball maps! This guide covers all requirements and best practices for designing competitive maps.

Map Requirements

All maps must meet these essential requirements:

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Game Mode: SpeedBall (ShootMania)

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Map Size: 48x48 blocks minimum, 64x64 blocks recommended

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Spawn Points: 2 spawn points (1 per team)

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Goals: 2 goals (one per team) with proper pole placement

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Ball Spawn: Centered ball spawn point

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Symmetry: Perfectly symmetrical layout for fair gameplay

Technical Specifications

Follow these technical guidelines:

Block Usage: Block Usage: Use standard ShootMania blocks, avoid experimental blocks

Items: Items: No custom items or objects that affect gameplay balance

Height: Height Variation: Keep height differences reasonable (max 15 blocks)

Walls: Walls: Clear boundaries with proper collision detection

Lighting: Lighting: Good visibility, avoid overly dark areas

Mood: Mood: Use appropriate mood/atmosphere (Day or Sunrise recommended)

Gameplay Guidelines

Design for competitive and balanced gameplay:

  • ✓ Map Flow: Map Flow: Smooth movement paths, avoid dead ends
  • ✓ Match Timing: Match Timing: Design for 3-5 minute average match duration
  • ✓ Strategic Depth: Strategic Depth: Multiple viable paths and tactical positions
  • ✓ Sightlines: Sightlines: Clear views of goals and ball spawn
  • ✓ Wall Shots: Wall Shots: Include wall surfaces for advanced play
  • ✓ Anti-Camping: Anti-Camping: Avoid positions that enable excessive camping

Testing & Validation

Before submitting your map:

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Test with bots to check basic functionality

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Play-test with real players (3v3)

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Verify team balance and goal accessibility

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Check for bugs, exploits, or unintended shortcuts

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Ensure good performance (60+ FPS on average hardware)

Submission Process

Ready to share your map with the community?

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Upload your map to ManiaExchange (mania.exchange)

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Use clear naming: "SpeedBall - [YourMapName]"

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Add tags: SpeedBall, Competitive, Multiplayer

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Include quality screenshots showing key areas

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Write a description explaining unique features

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Share in the SpeedBall Discord for community feedback

Pro Tips

💡 Study popular SpeedBall maps for inspiration

🎯 Start simple, complexity comes with experience

👂 Listen to player feedback and iterate

⚡ Add unique features but keep core gameplay solid

🔄 Create multiple versions based on testing results