What maps are you guys actually looking for?

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Certain maps like "Taco Bell" are original themselves yet you guys said it wasn't because there was already fast food maps. I now realized that maps are put into genres and I was wondering what maps/genres are you guys feeling that you need a bit more?
 

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Certain maps like "Taco Bell" are original themselves yet you guys said it wasn't because there was already fast food maps. I now realized that maps are put into genres and I was wondering what maps/genres are you guys feeling that you need a bit more?
While there's no specific themes that you must follow to be accepted, there are quite a few themes and genres that are rather overdone, that I'll try my best to list below.

Themes:

Mario maps
Pokemon maps
Pixel art maps (also not allowed, if pixel art is the main focus)
Floating island maps
Winter maps
Minecraft mob/item/block/biome maps
Undertale/Deltarune maps
Animal maps

As long as you avoid these general themes, and don't make a build that has already been done before (or from a series/game/etc already done), you're rather likely to pass on the originality requirement. Good luck building!
 

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When creating a map, it is best to choose a theme that you are familiar with. The more you like the concept behind the map, the better the map will turn out. You can't build something just because it's original; you have to pick a theme that you can put your heart into. Also note that originality is not the deciding factor; if the build and parkour stand out for it's excellence, your map is still just as likely to get accepted.
 

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So, if I were to choose a concept like my "The Starters" map and created the pokemon larger and insanely detailed, more than any other pokemon yet it could have been accepted?
 

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Possibly, yes. It all depends, because every submission is different.
 

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It's still better that you not do a Pokemon map.

The easiest thing at this point is to build a character from a book or tv show or movie, build a location from a book or a tv show or movie, or build an object. That's what I do.