Map maker needed

[Endgamer31]

Im new here so forgive me if this is not the place for this. I'm an architecture student and been playing tf2 for 3 years now. I've been getting into map making and have a few maps which I'll be uploading as soon as I get the time to take some screen shots.
But the main reason for this post is that I've had an amazing idea for a vertical cp map. But I have this awesome vision for it that I don't think my noob skills would do justice to. So I was wondering if any one wanted to help me/take on the role of the map maker while I remained mostly the designer (of course listening to the input of a more experienced mapmaker when I need to). In addition as stated before I'm just a college student so I don't have money to pay someone to do this. It would be purely for that satisfaction of making an awesome map.
If you would be interested pm me and I can send you some of my sketches as well as some concept ideas that were the inspiration for my idea
Thanks for your time
Endgamer 31

 

[Seba]

Your best bet here is to learn hammer. I doubt that anyone will agree to work on this project with you, mainly because the actual things done in hammer are like 95% of the work needed to make a map. There are plenty of VDC articles on getting started and getting to know Hammer like the palm of your girlfriend's hand.

 

[MangyCarface]

It's gonna be really tough to get someone to take your idea through to a completed map- most mapmakers have a surplus of their own ideas they'd like to get down.

That said, you did the right thing by working on other maps while your 'best' idea lay untouched. I would encourage you to upload those maps you've been working on, get feedback, get better, and then you'll be able to make that awesome map yourself

 

[REEJ]

Being nice, I'll say, unless you're employing someone, you should just get to it and make it yourself.
With hard work and time spent, a truly great geometry will make a truly great map. As you learn along the way, the quality of detailing will eventually hit the standards as well.

 

[Endgamer31]

Thanks for the feedback. I assumed that this was the sort of answer I would get but I was hoping against how that there was some map maker out there who just couldn't come up with a good idea lol. Oh well. I hand started learning hammer as I said and lll defiantly get my current maps in their various stages of completion up so I can get feed back and hopefully one day be able to do this on my own

 

[zastels]

Hey I'll do it : )

I've been mapping 11 years now and just thought I'd pop by and look for a thread like this.

I would be interested in hearing your idea. We can talk on IRC/Vent/Skype/MSN just send me a private message of how to contact you.

 

[Endgamer31]

In case anyone else is interested Zastels has backed out on making the map so the position is still open

 

[possiblylethal]

I'd be interested in helping anyone who needs help making maps and if you PM me the details i'd be happy to help.

 

[Morgantao]

I'm not a pro map maker myself, but I have made maps over the years for several games, including one for TF2.
I would be happy to look at your idea, and who knows, maybe i'll be able to help you.
Actually, it'd be fun to make it togather. I find that it's sometimes easier to learn map making with a partner - we can bounce ideas, we can share the labour, etc.

PM me if you want, and we'll see if your idea is feasible.

 

[Endgamer31]

thanks to all that replied. me and lethal have turned into a pretty good team so i think ill be good for now.