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Since there are so few good maps playable for 6v6 I thought I could try my self to create a proper one. But I have no idea how to start. I tried drawing some map layouts on paper but it just doesnt work and it´s screwed up everytime. Got no skills with hammer editor so far, wanted to have a design first and then start creating it. So how should I start?

anyone who has a really good tutorial on hammer editor? :)

Look at interlopers http://www.interlopers.net/tutorials/ great tutorials and help on the forum

before you start making layouts n stuff id suggest in your mind breaking up the 3 cp’s (as its symmetrical) and note down how you want the gameplay over each cp to work.

here are 6 main points to look for when designing cp’s as ‘areas’. Imagine if you will we are on REDs half of the map
1. how will combat work for all the main classes in the point?
2. how/where will blu attack from?
3. how/where will blu team defend the area after capturing it?
4. how/where will RED team defend the area?
5. how/where will RED team push into the area?
6. Do i want to support particular types of gameplay or influence how the teams position themselves via. health pack palcement?

for middle CP’s you also have to consider how the initial fight will take place.
When considering all these points remember that you need to cater for 6 players, and the 4 main classes, medic, scout, demoman, soldier

Remembeer that teams will consider backcaps, assassinations, hard pushes with the heavies. early non-uber pushes. etc