In order to get a better idea of Blitz level design do's and dont's, I spoke to people from the existing playerbase, held a survey on teamwork and strategy, and I watched a Blitz cup in order to observe dominant playstyles. 

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Through this, I was able to make a list of elements that a good Blitz map has. A list of do's would include... 

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• A good balance between open and closed spaces to avoid snipers from becoming overpowered 

• The right distribution of weapons with a mix of long-range and short-range weapons

• Not too many details in one map to preserve good readability

• The map shouldn't be too big to keep gameplay focused 

• The flag carrier should always get enough opportunities to make decisions while making their way to the delivery point

• The locations of rally points should enable the flag carrier to activate them in various patterns, but it shouldn't be too easy

• A good strategy should be able to win the match regardless of the other team's weapon power or aiming skill

• Combat bowls should have enough cover and should have chokepoints leading out

• The map should work like a funnel where the defenders are sucked back into their own base

• All paths should have roughly the same amount of travel time