Once upon a time, about a year ago I suppose, I made a DM map called Overound. It's probably my favorite DM map out of all the maps I've made... but still, I decided that certain parts of it could use a little bit of an overhaul. So I basically opened up my old Overound, erased all of the bottom parts of it (the colors were way off in that area) and rebuilt it. Here is the result:

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As a comparison, here is an overview of the OLD version of Overound:

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And here are some random screens:

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Get the file at: http://www.darkestoblivion.net/maps/Overound.PMS

With this map I tried to keep it simple, using only the default scenery. I also tried to keep the poly lighting simple and realistic... I wanted the map itself to draw little attention from the player, so that it would provide an excellent arena without being distracting (as many maps are these days.)

The old version used to be waypointed (it was sloppy, but it worked, mostly) but because I changed so much of the polys, and had completely forgotten how I had set up everything, I decided to just erase it all. I'll try to get it waypointed soon, though.

I was going to host a server for people to play this on, but it turns out my router is being [IMAGE] lately. If someone decides they like this map and adds it to their own server, I'd be thrilled.

Critiques, please?

mm...S'aight. Not much eyecandy but I like the idea.

8.5/10

I think it's really good! Some of the shading looks a little odd (The redish and green), but it's really well done. I also love that it's simple, you should make a version 2 maybe? :)

The poly's look a bit screwed up. Reminds me of my old maps... *sigh*

Fix the poly placement and show us the results. (if you dare! HAR HAR HAR)

Poly placements? I have no idea what you mean. You have to be more specific.

Shading is not thawt perfect but I can imagine this map in the default mappack! Super job!

Any other feedback please?

it's ok. Nothing spectacular, but average funness. 7/10

Yeah, nothing amazing, but still looks of good enough quality to have even come with the game. I'd like to see this on some DM servers with no worries.