The creation or mapping of
game levels in
video and
computer games. Level design
requires specific design tools and software that enables the designer to build
levels for a specific game. Level designers have specific roles within the game
development process, however a growing trend is also on fans of specific games
creating levels for those games that can be distributed over the Internet.
Also see
All About Multiplayer PC Gaming in Webopedia's "Did
You Know...?" section.