1.1.1 Prepare the Json editor
The LL map is a Json file, and you need to prepare at least one tool that can edit the Json file.
Such as: Notepad++, JSONLint, JSONCompare.

1.1.2 Get the map template
Find the initial map template we provide for you in the local game file, the location is as follows:\Laser League\GameProject\Content\Mod\Levels
Initial templates are also available through a workshop subscription.

1.2.1 Create map methods and locations

• If you have found the location of the map template, or have downloaded the map template. Please make sure that the template is in the following location in the game directory: Laser League\GameProject\Content\Mod\Levels
  
• If you want to experience maps published by other players, please also make sure that the map files you obtained are placed in the above location.
  
• If you plan to create multiple maps, it is recommended to back up the map template for use.
  
• The map template can be edited through the JSON editor.

1.3.1 Basic structure of the map


1.3.2 Diagram editing process overview
The LL map template provides editing of sequence information for positioning points, laser nodes, props, and map information.

• After you complete the 2.1 map template configuration, you can start the game to preview the template:
  
• MODE SELECTION > CUSTOM LEVEL > CREATE LOCAL MATCH
  
• After you edit and save the map file, click the refresh button on the left in the game and create a local match, you can preview your edit results.
  
• (This function is only valid for the pattern.json file)
  
• The size of the stadium field is 3600*1820 units, and each cell is 120*120 units.

For a complete example, please refer to the map template we provide you.

The spawn point is the position coordinate in the map, and it is the key data to determine the position and movement path of the "laser node".
Section sample:


Property description:
The laser node determines the behavior of the laser, "movement type", and related parameters such as laser length.
Section sample:

Property description:
Laser Node

Laser Node sequence properties (Global Parameters for Laser Nodes)

Notes:
Create a laser node 1A, the laser type is 1A, the laser node is permanent, the laser activation lasts 12s, the laser scaling is 0.25, the movement path is 1A-1B, the movement speed is 400, the laser wall gap limit is 2, the laser gap interval is 800, and the laser gap is permanent, the length of the laser gap is 500, and the starting position of the laser gap is 200.

Additional Notes:
1. When using Power-up Item-Lockdown, the corresponding spawn point and laser node [LockdownN/E/S/W] must be added to generate the partition wall.
2. When using power-up props, the corresponding laser node must also be added.

For the power-up items that are refreshed randomly in the arena, you can select the type of power-up items to be added, configure the refresh time of the power-up items, and other related information.

Section sample:

Property description:
Power-up

power-up sequence attribute (global parameter for power-up props)

Notes:
When using power-up Item-Lockdown, the corresponding spawn point and laser node [LockdownN/E/S/W] must be added to generate the partition wall.
The absolutedelay property affects the delay property of the power-up prop.
absolutedelay = true； power-up spawn delays are calculated from the start of the sequence.
absolutedelay = false； The power-up spawn delay will be calculated from the time the previous power-up item is built.
When using Power-up Item-Lockdown, the corresponding spawn point and laser node [LockdownN/E/S/W] must be added to generate the partition wall.

Power-up Spawn Point is an important stat for controlling where power-up props are spawned.
Section sample:

Property description:

PowerupSpawnPoint_4

Power-up Spawn Point name, you can customize the name according to your needs.

rotation

Indicates the orientation of the power-up spawn point, 0-360 degrees is a clockwise deflection, -360-0 is a counterclockwise deflection. (usually set to 0).

x

Determines the position of the power-up Spawn Pointx axis.

y

Determines the position of the power-up Spawn Pointy axis.

z

Determines the position of the power-up Spawn Pointz axis. (usually set to 0)

Notes:
Create Power-up spawn point PowerupSpawnPoint_4 with position (-996, 360, 0).

2.3 Syntax Explanation - (info.json)

2.3.1 Map information

Module content and examples:

{     "pattrenName":"Wakame",     "description":"test",     "defaultStadium":"Beyond",     "author":"teay_p1",     "version":"1.0",     "descriptionText":"",     "coverimg":"Waka.png", }

Property description:

pattrenName

New map name.

description

Add a description to your map.

defaultStadium

Set up the stadium.
Stadium table

author

Enter the author's name.

version

Your version number.

descriptionText

You can give a brief description of the features of the created map.

coverimg

Fill in your preview image name, players will see it in the game, you need to place the preview image under the map folder.
#The image format is .png.

Notes:
PattrenName: Wakame
Description: test
Stadium: Beyond
Author: teay_p1
Version: 1.0
Preview image: Waka1.png

2.4 Syntax Description - (onlineinfo.json)

2.4.1 Steam file ID

Module content and examples:

{ "steamFileId": "2800667806", "updateTime": "0" }

Property description:

steamFileId

Steam file ID

updateTime

Update time (timestamp format)

Notes:
Steam file ID: 2800667806
Update time: 2022-04-28 21:11:11
Additional Notes:
Querying Steam File ID

2.5 Extra attentions

• Set the delay value of adjacent nodes to 0 to make them spawn at the same time.
  
• Set the coordinates of several nodes that form a circle, and let the laser node move according to the path to form a laser node that moves around the center. At the same time, set the rotation type to RotateToPoint, so that the laser always faces the center.
  
• The missing parameters automatically apply the default value.
  
• The ordinal position of the parameter entries does not affect the actual effect.
  
• When the movement type is LoopPath or ReversePath, and movementStartsWhenSpawned is set to false, it will cause the node to activate the position teleportation.
  
• When the movement type is LoopPath or ReversePath, when movementStartsWhenSpawned is true, and the delay is not 0, the node position will be offset from the spawn point, which is determined by the movement speed and delay time.
  
• Be aware of the JSON format that each value needs to end with a comma, but the last value does not need it.

• ● After saving the map file, start the LL client, and you will see the created map project in: MODE SELECTION > CUSTOM LEVEL
  
• ● In the above interface, you can choose to start a local match to test the map.

When you modify the map outside the game, you can refresh your map data by reloading without exiting the game.

• ● Map data information: Click the refresh button on the left in the map list to refresh the data of the corresponding map.#Restart Match in the in-game pause menu can quickly load new data and get into the game.
  
• ● Basic map information: Exiting the custom level page and re-entering it will refresh the basic information of the map.

● After confirming that the map has been created and ready to share, online items can be created and published to the workshop through in-game publishing. If you no longer need to share, you can hide or delete it through the steam workshop.

Local level map

Local level map that has created the item on workshop

Custom levels from Subscribed

Maps in local state will create online items to the Workshop the first time they are clicked to publish.

Fill in the necessary information on the game's release page and click the button on the page to release and update. If the release is successful, it will jump to the creative workshop page of the map.
#Note: After the local map is published successfully, it will still be reserved for the next modification and update. If you subscribe to your own published maps, both the subscribed version and the local version will exist in your map list. Please modify, update and publish through the local version.

● You can automatically get maps published by other players by subscribing in the creative workshop.
● You can also place maps shared by others in the ContentModLevels directory of the game.

● To delete the acquired map, please unsubscribe and delete the corresponding map folder in the game directory ContentModLevels.
● If it is a local map, just delete the corresponding file directly.

• ● Check the internet connection with steam
  
• ● Check if the account is restricted
  
• ● Check if Steam Cloud Quota is full

• ● Check the internet connection with steam
  
• ● Check if the fileID in the map's onlineinfo is wrong
  
• ● Check if the preview image is too large, or the post contents are illegal

There will be an error shown on the description text box when the data has fatal erros.

• JSON format error: Loading failure caused by Json format error
  
• Unable to Parse-laserNodeSpawnPointList: The parameter setting of the laser node object is incorrect
  
• Unable to Parse-powerupSpawnList: Power prop object parameter setting error

• Check the required options in the pattern.json file to see if the data is legal.

5.5 Contact us

• QQ ：296149272
  
• Weibo：@中电博亚
  
• Bilibili：@中电博亚CE-Asia
  
• Discord：https://discord.gg/laserleague