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you can wait until the deadline. I would suggest posting will before then though so you can get feedback and amend your map accordingly before final submission.

I don't you should give up, a lot of these maps look great but don't have solid layouts. A well done simple idea is more likely to attract attention than an pretty but overblown/complicated idea.

Even if you don't win you'll get a lot of feedback and will learn more about mapping.

With that attitude, that's for sure!

isn't it ultimately all about learning?

yeah, I wouldn't go into one of these with the sole desire to win, use it as motivation to get something done within a time frame. My map certainly won't win, but its going to be a good motivator to get it done.

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Thanks, I might just give up I will never be as good as all the maps ive seen on here

Never compare yourself to the best others can do. Just love what you are doing and do and be the best you can.