Okay, so I wanted to try something new and see if I could get some ads running inside Fortnite. Here’s how it all went down, step-by-step.
Figuring Out Where to Start
First, I had to do some digging. I mean, you can’t just slap an ad into Fortnite, right? It’s not like posting on social media. So, I spent a good chunk of time just researching how other people were doing it. I found that most folks were creating custom maps or experiences within Fortnite Creative.
Getting My Hands Dirty with Fortnite Creative
Next, I downloaded Fortnite and messed around with the Creative mode. I’d never used it before, so it was a whole new world. I watched a bunch of tutorials to get a handle on the basic tools – placing objects, changing textures, that kind of stuff. It took a while, but I slowly started to get the hang of it. It’s kinda like playing with digital LEGOs, I realized it’s really a time-consuming process!
Building My Own Little World
Then came the hard part – actually building something! My idea was to create a mini-game that was fun to play but also had a space where I could put my ad. I decided to do a simple obstacle course, nothing too fancy. I spent days, I mean days, placing blocks, setting up jump pads, and tweaking everything until it felt right. I am not professional, the whole process I can only fumble forward!
Sneaking in the Ad
Once I had the obstacle course working, I needed to figure out how to get my ad in there. I decided to create a large virtual “billboard” at the finish line. I designed a simple image with my brand’s logo and a short message and then imported that image into Fortnite as a texture. Then, I used that texture on the billboard I’d built.
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3
Before sharing it with anyone, I spent a lot of time just running through the obstacle course myself. I wanted to make sure it was actually fun and that the ad wasn’t too in-your-face. I tweaked the placement of the billboard a few times to make it more visible but not annoying.
Sharing It with the World (Or, You Know, Some Friends)
Finally, I got some friends to try it out. I published the map using a code that Fortnite gives you, and they just had to enter that code in Creative mode. I got some good feedback – they said the course was fun, and they definitely saw the ad! This step is really cool!
Lessons Learned
- It’s Time-Consuming: Building stuff in Fortnite Creative takes a lot longer than you might think.
- Creativity is Key: You need to come up with something engaging, not just a blatant ad.
- Testing is Crucial: Don’t just build it and forget it. Make sure it’s actually fun and the ad works!
Overall, it was a cool experiment! It was a lot of work, but I learned a ton about Fortnite Creative, and I got to see my ad in a video game, which is pretty neat.
