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CTF-EventHorizon
CTF-EventHorizon will be the
next big craze in online CTF games. In fact, it's sure to
become a multiplayer staple map, along with Facing Worlds and
LavaGiant. If you're a server operator, be sure to add this
one to your map cycle!
Textures
The texture work in this level is nothing
short of magnificent. The original textures really add to the
level's unique look and feel. Everything seems to match
realistically. The only odd texture I encountered was the
bumblebee accelerator tube -- sure, the texture's pan gives it
the idea of movement... but the color doesn't quite match the
rest of the level. Other than that, there are no noticeable
texture flaws or mismatches.
Geometry
Awesome. Complex brushes, perfect
intersection and deintersection, and very complementary to the
textures. No geometry errors, HOMs or BSP holes. A treat to
walk on!
Lighting
The author makes wonderful use of colored and
dynamic lighting in this map. The red base has a reddish tint
whereas the blue base has its bluish color. Everything is very
well lit. It is not a dark level; rather you can see
everything relatively clearly, which makes for good gameplay.
Snipers
There are twin sniper positions above each base, looking down upon the main thoroughfare between the bases. You can easily pick off anybody running or flying back and forth, but the chance of them noticing you is very high. When sniping from this point, you need to keep a close eye on the teleporter behind you and make sure nobody's coming through -- if they do, you're history.
Gameplay
The map has a low-enough poly count which
allows for faster gameplay. The game flow is balanced very
well for both teams. Gravity is divided in this level: outside
the building, there is very low gravity, but inside the base,
it's normal. This also helps to balance the level out; it also
provides an excellent change-up every time you go outside! The
pain and kill zones are placed in odd places. Don't try and
land on top of the other base from midair outside or you may
fry. The strange positioning of these items will most likely
throw you off, but eventually you should know where you can
and can't land.
The bottom
line
This map is REALLY COOL! It's also different
and professionally built. UTUG suggests you download this
precious map soon and learn the ins and outs of it before
everybody else does!
Killer job, Plutonic and
Whit!
Download this map here!
Score:-
9/10
--
cyberg][dan
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