TECHNICAL MANUAL

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A complete guide to designing maps for Backchannel. Eight chapters covering the editor, territory placement, connections, bonus zones, spawn groups, and publishing.

Every Backchannel game plays out on a map — and every map was built by someone. The map editor ships with the game client, and any player can use it to create, publish, and share maps with the community.

This manual covers the full authoring workflow in eight chapters. If you’ve never opened the editor, start at the beginning. If you’re looking for a specific feature, jump to the chapter you need.