Template levels speed up the time required to create a new map. They are useful in that, they have most things already setup to begin working on the design of the level. For example, they have a terrain, sky box, black room, fog, and even a palette of statics. They can make it easier for both new and experienced levelers to create new maps.

How to use a template level

1. Download and extract the level to your DarkestHour/Maps folder
2. Open the level in the editor
3. Immediately save-as to any name of your choice (should start with "DH-")
4. Begin working on your level, the template will remain so you can reuse it

Available Templates

Template_Normandy

Terrain Size: 65536x65536 UUs (1086x1086 meters)

Description: For creating new Normandy or summer/hedge maps. Comes with palette of common summer assets.

Download: https://github.com/DarklightGames/DarkestHour/blob/master/DarkestHourDev/Maps/DH-TEMPLATE_Normandy.rom

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Template_BelgiumForest

Terrain Size: 65536x65536 UUs (1086x1086 meters)

Description: For creating new post Normandy forest maps (Non-snow Belgium Forests). Comes with palette of higher quality trees, recommended to keep fog values moderately low.

Download: https://github.com/DarklightGames/DarkestHour/blob/master/DarkestHourDev/Maps/DH-TEMPLATE_BelgiumForest.rom

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