I always see people posting requests for some flat maps to start with. Although they are easy enough to make, I decided to share a couple with you. Please feel free to use these in whatever map projects you feel like. No particular need for giving me credit or anything like that. And, no, I didn't paint my name in mile-high lettering on them. ;-)
This one is the basic water map we used for the Titanic map and the Oil Rig remix.
It's all water. Has a nice texture.
Download link HERE. <----- WATER MAP
Next we have what I call the Grassy map. I used this for both Tree Bunkers and Plane Crash Disaster. I was trying to get something that wasn't too flat. It has nooks and crannies to hide in and behind. I sort of feel like it's a grassland with all of the limited cover & concealment that would provide. But it also has enough flat areas that you can actually build stuff on it. A few rocks and trees and you've got a lovely forest. Also, IIRC, it's about 20 blocks deep so you've got some room to dig a bit.
Download link HERE. <----- GRASS MAP
So, hopefully this provides some of you with a starting point for some new custom maps. These were made with bildramer's heightmapping tool and photoshop. If you need some tips on customizing them, please, don't hesitate to ask.