just a question

[G510s]

this may sound off topic...maybe. but this CS im working on is my first one. do i need to have a lot of scripting in my first CS to make it good?
and does it have to be long.

[DnALANGE]

All dependes on YOU \ your imagination \ your story \ your puzzles.. etcetc..
A good story can be 30 min...
Also a good mod can be 4 hours, as long as the players can be excited and scared (scared for Amnesia hehe)
But, the more scripts is more interaction with the mod, and getting more scared.
If you have 5 effects or 150 effects makes a hell of a difference.
Its all up to you.

[Mudbill]

It's not necessary. What is important is your own imagination and creativity. Make something interesting and unique and it will be well received even if it only lasts for a few minutes. If you see the custom story String, it's a very short one that focuses on unique level design. It does that very well.