I think it is great that some map makers are creating well designed maps in both gameplay and aesthetics. However, the goal of most custom maps are simply get to the helicopter. Why not do something innovative? One of the main reasons I make maps is to show people what is possible with the level editor.

There are few instances where people asked me how something was done. I explain the process hoping that they will apply that knowledge, but I don't recall anyone ever applying it. Of course some things require a lot of trigger work, such as level transition methods, random triggers, and switch codes. Some things are tedious like overall terrain health and continual triggers. Other things are just time consuming like nonlinear maps.

But there are small things that make me see the editor differently. I feel like I am the only one who uses negative parameters and that changes everything. So what I am trying to say is you can do so much with the level editor. I believe custom maps need to be a completely different experience from the main campaign.