missed the map making class

ok so couldn't make it to the map class but would like to learn how to make a map if anyone was interested in helping or just throwing down some tips would be greatly appreciated.

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=2628 - Start with this, it's a video introduction to hammer made by Big Lou

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=2175 - Another mapping tutorial

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=2048 - Video tutorial for a 5 point cp map.

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=807 - This is a list of various mapping resources, lots of information here.

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=1099 - Guide to gravelpit-like cp maps

http://www.student.ru.nl/rvanhoorn/optimization.php - Very thorough guide on map optimization

http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=198 - Beginners guide to the spawn room

http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SDK_Docs - Source Engine dev wiki (you want the Level Design section)

http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Leaks - All you need to know about leaks (VERY important)

thanks alot trainrider

My advice would be to run through a few of the tutorials on tf2maps.net, like the spawn room and a few others, in order to get your feet wet before you start making a full-fledged map.

You can also search fpsbanana for tutorials, almost any of the ones for counterstrike apply to TF2 because they use the same engine and editor.