I am so hoping that this competition sparks some new ideas. Snarkpit needs more map discussions. Its gotten to where the homo's get more attention than mapping does.

I have made a decision that even if I fail to make the map I desire, I am still going to enter it. If for no other reason than to show people what not to do.

Since all of my maps are borderline s**t anyway, damned few will even notice another one.

I like props but dislike their most common use.

An author should build his maps, and add the props to finish it off but most mappers today make the map, fit the props. No one wants to invest the time it takes to produce a map that could stand on its own without the props.

I also got really tired of the tossable objects. I had DSL and a massive PC and still got slide shows on occasion from the things being hurled about.

Anyway, I am tired of boxes with props inside them.

Yeah, that would do it for me..

Dude, just map. The rest will take care of itself. 90% of the best we have here, couldn't give a rats ass if their maps ever got played. Well, its always a concern, but not one sufficient to warrant losing sleep over.

The other 10% who care what the players think? They create s**t maps... I can point you to some examples. Now ask yourself, do you want to be happy and make maps, or do you want us to include you with those 10%?

Just map... We'll let you know how you're doing.