What constitutes a great map?

[a happy song]

From the thumbs of the first ten, the only one with potential was "Deepdown Trauma Hounds." The rest are too ugly.

Huh.

I people really do judge books by their cover.

While I do agree we should sample before making a true opinion, some of us have been doing this long enough now that we can tell at a glance the general quality of a map.

I'll play through some of yours now and leave some proper comments.

EDIT: Ok, I left what I hope are some helpful comments on a few of your maps. If you'd like any other advice, feel free to ask wherever.

[otters~1]

From the thumbs of the first ten, the only one with potential was "Deepdown Trauma Hounds." The rest are too ugly.

Huh.

I people really do judge books by their cover.

Ah. You see, the map-playing masses will judge your maps by their thumbnails, or by your name. I was merely giving you an honest scope of the situation.

[Tryptafeind]

YES.

That was all quite helpful, thank you!

I am revising and working on a different style of map now!

:D

[Tryptafeind]

Shabang.

[Rose]

If you really want to get better at making maps read either of atob's guides. They can help you expand upon your mapmaking.

There were two?

[Tryptafeind]

?!?!?!


maaaaan I'm just gonna go offline for a while and have fun with my levels. XD I like them, anyways.

Thanks for all the help in the meantime!

[Tryptafeind]

Moon.

Yes?

[Rose]

I would also recommend downloading the Legacy packs and reading all the map theory and statistics files. They're really insightful :D

[enespanol4268]

Fish, trees, penises.

lol

[Kablizzy]

I would also recommend downloading the Legacy packs and reading all the map theory and statistics files. They're really insightful :D

Aww. <3

[njitsu]

Most of the featured maps are considered to be good.

bullshit

My, my, what a contribution to the thread. You too, enespanol.
- Pheidi

[Broghan]

Some mappers get instant success, and others don't. I much prefer the latter. I think it's important to grow slowly as a mapper. Patience comes to mind.
Also, atob is a champion amongst champions. I have gained much inspiration from him over the years, as well as some good constructive criticism on some of my maps. A better example of a consistent map-maker there never was.