Forging and help for bad forgers- 1,000 posts please

OK I want to make all the different ways and types of forging and how to do the types + what makes a good forge map a what dosen't.
(I'll scheck this list daily and add new forge tips to this list)
(One comment per person please)

1.) Speed dosent help.(mine)
2.) Willingness to do a feature of the map over and over until it is just right.(Mealonx)
3.) Always test something before you move on and forget about it.-learn for previous maps(BarkusThe Man 1)
4.) Show people something they have never seen before.(Devinish)
5.) Keep everything looking nice so it appeals to more people.(Mortarion)
6.) Think before you build.(Novak)
7.)Always pack extra AA batteries for the controller(maps take longer than you can expect XD)(Supa Midget)
8.) Never post a map until you have pictures and your post has links. NEVER!(xXmooregamesXx)
9.)If something is bumpy-uneat please fix it.(MLGLR Playahater)
10).beuty and fun is in the eye of the beholder make your maps so that everyone will enjoy them or at least do your best.(duderdas)
11.)not every map needs rockets/fuelrod guns.(made49)
12.) Know your weapon set. Don't be afraid to use nonstandard weapons, if they play better.(Kapura)
13.) Interlock!(LOCKDownN)
14.) if you feel unsure about a part of your map that feels even a tiny bit messy, fix it.(SlasheI2)
15.)Easy i got one, ASK FH MEMBERS FOR HELP we are frandzz.(JDOerr)
16.) Don't be afraid to go the extra mile .(Klip LK)
17.) patience...patience is fblamcking key...(Tex)
18.) Test your map with friends before you release it, and conveyer belts=t3h winz.(The Spartan Jedi)
19.)Don't overcompensate for uniqueness, gain your inspiration from whatever source you can and enjoy your map yourself, above all others.(Chrstphrbrnnn)
20.)Do not, I repeat, DO NOT put in a weapons room or armory with tons of power weapons!!!(Shatakai)
21.)Unbalanced maps are not fun.(Skaterdude770)
22.)When you are a beginner forger, don't try to make an extremely difficult map. work on a basic, symmetrical map. It doesn't have to be perfect. As you get better, upgrade the map with your new skills to make it perfect, in stages (v1, v2, v3, etc.).(Knottz44)
23.)Ok dont make maps out of fusion coils/propane tanks/explosives onless you are a pyro.(made49)
24.) Don't let it get to you if something refuses to go right; Remember: Forge sucks!(Lichtonatus)
25.) Unbalanced maps are not fun.(sgt. Pepper)
26.) Save Often!!(philthyphillup)
27.)when using the money glitch and you're running out of and/or deleting items, save the map in between each item that you "lose" with a different name so you can go back and
fix anything if necessary; learned this the hard way (JoeDirt111)