4 CO-OP MAPS

Co-op maps depend largely on the virtues of the solo map with the added interest of multi-player interaction.

4.1 As with net maps, the key to co-op maps is choosing the range of players you wish to support.

4.1.1 Once you have decided the range, lay the weapons, ammo, and monsters accordingly (be sure to use the “Network Only” flag for these extra items).

4.2 Do not let regenerated players run into dead ends.

Be careful with one-shot or one-way platforms.

4.3 Give the players a reason to play a map as co-op rather than just wholesale team carnage.

Set up the maps with multiple paths and goals to allow players to split up and work more quickly if they wish. Consider adding secrets that only cooperation can reveal.

4.4 Don't feel obligated to make a map available for co-op play.

If you didn't plan for co-op, it's unlikely to work well as such.