My first map idea(s):
I have an idea for a zombies map that is personal to me and unique enough to stand alone as a beginner map. I'd like to make a CoD:5 map that takes place on an peninsula on water. I think there should be enough room to train for high round attempts, a building to bunker down and acquire ammo, perks, and weapons, possibly zombies raising out of the water covered in moss and sea gunk. I have other ideas but I'm new to mapping, so I'm open to suggestions for starting my first map. There's also the Lake House idea...
 
The question I had for the UGX forums:
What are your thoughts for a new user?  I've been using UGX for mod downloads for a couple years now.
 
My new approach to my ideas:
I thinking since I can make my imagination possible by studying the documentation, I will study over the course of the new year. Just to let it solidify and then ask my questions on the UGX-Discord Server as I work on building my way back into map creation.
 
Regarding my official map release:
Once I follow the instructions for installing the mod tools correctly, I'll have to record the keyboard combinations from Radiant into my note-keeping journal so I don't forget how to build with Radiant in the future. Honestly, these notes are out of date, I've practiced with Numan and other modifiers for the last two years, I think I can make a map no matter how simplistic is becomes to release date.
 
RE: UPDATE
I've returned! Now I'm gone again! What's the deal, dude? I took time to concentrate on my real life but decided to focus on the projects I've shared last year when I could.
 
The maps that I've created as test maps, zm_peninsula and zm_graveyard, are unfortunately lost due to my own frustrations. My schedule in real life is causing some upsetting mistakes. My passion to create a map is still there, and there are friends of mine I would like to commemorate in the map like a desktop of past memories so the map would turn into an artistic demonstration of my creative abilities. I can at least say that for now, the Fan-Made Guide is finished, newly spaced in formatting. I've also added the finishing touches to the final documents for John_Banana's discord community.
 
Cheers! Lebewohl! Adios!
 
TLDR: I know this isn't really a challenges idea but I decided to share a post about my first map idea here so I may use this post for documentation regarding the status of my first map project. This is my kind of fun and its just for show!