i only use tips...

i tried to make a messure stick once or liniaal as we call it..never used it 2 any good...lol
when using the snap tool i usually use colonial fence1 and snap lots of them together covering the object
you want to snap completely and then take the middle ones out.

this way you can be sure they are the same height in line together...
nothing new for most of you i think.

I'd like to add to that.

Reply to 4: Just 'cause it's large doesn't mean it's gonna be snipey. And just 'cause it's snipey doesn't mean it's bad. Just 'cause it's small doesn't mean it's not gonna be snipey either. Large maps can be action packed and fun if they're focused correctly. Also remember there's a difference between a focused map flow and a bottleneck. One is good and the other isn't. Sniping isn't a plague that should be avoided. It's a type of gameplay that some people enjoy. Just as Close quarters is a favorite for some, sniping and long range is a favorite for others.

Reply to 5: I beg to differ. Ever seen RrueH's Sand pit map? That map is bunches of cover-filled areas surrounding one open area with no cover at all. You can shave lots of time off making it across the map by going through the middle, but you'll likely get killed. Thing is, people often see it as such a deathtrap that they don't even bother looking to see if anyone's in there. Meaning you can run across undetected in broad daylight.

In reply to both, yes, he's got good points on both topics. but don't ever rule anything out when map making, people are still coming up with new uses for objects. Plus, any map concept will work if done right. And yes, I mean any map concept at all. If it's put together well and thought out properly, it can be a success. Check out that map "Gotcha v1.0" it;s the most simple of designs, yet it's extremely popular and has been copied many times. It's very fun too. There is no such thing as too big or too small when it comes to maps. They just need to be built to accommodate what they were intended for.

Good point yoz, that's one I never thought of.

When trying to select a group of objects around a bunch of other objects I select them all with the red cursor.  Then I will take the same cursor with the other button and deselect all objects around what I want.
This will help you get objects that are grouped with too many to differentiate.  Also helps if they are buried in the ground.

Absolutely right.  It's very hard to make a sniping map in 2 grids of space unless you build up.
I like to have a variation of maps in my play list so I can snipe on some and run and gun on others.  After all you don't get the full effect unless you play the full spectrum once in awhile.