Meh, after making Horalky.wad it seems to me that even 64 grid isn't that big of a limitation unless you're making something that usually requires a lot of vertices (like natural landscapes). So I don't find these grid experiments fascinating anymore. Now, if someone made a good looking 128 grid map...
I'm doing this as a throwback to my DCK days where 32 grid was my standard build grid.
For those who do know my building style, I have not made the starting room which is my motif when I build as I normally build the start room and work from there. I will make that room later once I get more of the map fleshed out.
I've been working on my speed mapping skills. I end up working on rooms like a sculptor works on statues. I start with an overall layout/level flow making unconnected right angle rooms in 256. Then I bump down to 128 and add some angles and detail. Its at this point I usually start connecting rooms because big doors are usually 128. Then I bump down again to 64 and chisel away some more refining angles. Finally I hit 32, which is what I (and most others) use as the solid walls separating tight interconnected rooms. Eventually I get to 16 and smaller, but that is usually after I texture everything. 32 seems to be the standard for both basic and speed mapping.
On a side note, I tried making a 32 map once. I even put the objects on the 32 grid, aren't I awesome? =D I probably overdid the difficulty on the end bit though.
Hmm, this brings up a good idea for a community episode. Build the first map using only a certain size then the next, a size up. Just a thought though. Looks like a good layout so far Mr.Chris.
02-22-13 23:24 
