I'm Creating A New Map

[The Sphincter Of Giza]

I have always wanted to make a TF2 map, and now I think I will. I've never made a TF2 map before, but I'm not a complete newb. I have an underlying knowledge of how certain things work in the Source engine, due to the fact that I am an amateur graphics programmer and have also read into Source architecture before, so the only problem is just working out the kinks in the creation pipeline. I also have a pretty good map idea, and what better game mode to make a first map for than for FW (since maps must be very low-poly).

I have a few questions. First, how long should it take me to make a small-ish map with very low detail, only default textures, two control points, and a spawn? Is 100 hours a reasonable estimate? 200 hours? Also, who do I show the map to if I want to have someone consider it for server rotation (assuming the map  isn't a pile of horse shit)?

Thank you for your time.

[Knucklejoe]

Since I am not a map maker myself, I'm not sure how long it'll take to make a decent map. I do know, however, that when you finish you should post it in the FortWar Hell Map Suggestions.

Best of luck to ya.

[VoiDeD]

Also, who do I show the map to if I want to have someone consider it for server rotation (assuming the map  isn't a pile of horse shit)?

We always welcome anyone making new maps. The only thing required to get your map considered for rotation is a download link when it's finished so we can test it out on the server and see how well it plays.

[The Sphincter Of Giza]

It did not take NEARLY as long as expected, by the way. In one Saturday (today) I finished all of the brushes/models for the map. I just now have to assign the inputs and outputs and game logic entities necessary to make it a full fledged FW map.

[The Sphincter Of Giza]

here is a progress screenshot: http://i.imgur.com/Zn3KHVO.png

[The Sphincter Of Giza]

It is turning out very nice.