I sometimes create maps just for fun, depending on my mood and inspiration (I've been working on this one for three weeks now), and I try to take everything mentioned above into account... :)
When I finish it, I'll definitely post it... (in about two months)
P.S.
By the way, I agree that a map needs to be tested several times! Once is not enough. :(
Here's an example (excerpt) of the kind of maps I like - I made this one yesterday. :)
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