CTF CTF Quick (and Dead)

CTF Quick (and Dead) v0.02

Hello all.

This is my first map submission. I basically took a day to build the basics, and another to iron out some creases, and make it look presentable (you'll forgive the all-but-empty skybox).

It's a compact CTF map (quickest route is approx. 25 seconds from flag to flag for scout). It has a simple layout: taking the lower, indoor routes provides cover from sniper fire, but is cramped and may be locked down quite easily with sentries; the rooftop is far more open, but provides little cover.

I went for a kind of generic farm theme, with Harvest sky. I wanted contrast of light and shade (natural light outside, mostly, and artificial light indoors). It's modest to look at, but I hope it's fun to play.

All feedback very welcome.

Cheers!

Thanks for your comments Ninja and Aly. Much appreciated You've given me a couple of thoughts about modifications already.

Aly, I think you're right about linearity. That said, the map does have a few deviations from a straight line, which make it more interesting. If you could give it a brief playtest I'd be really grateful for further thoughts. Failing that, if you check out the shots in this gallery: http://min.us/mvjoS4F hopefully you'll get a better feel for the elevation inside the barn. I'm quite pleased with the height variations I incorporated throughout the map (but good to have fresh eyes look at it).

Ninja, there are two spawn rooms on each side, one much bigger than the other (which has two entrances/exits). They all feed out onto the ground floor, and aren't immediately in the firing line. If you also look at that gallery (http://min.us/mvjoS4F#7) I've highlighted the spawn room doors. The rooms are sparse. As you know I've not done much detailing work at all, they're just functional for the moment.

REEJ said:

looks way better than my first 'training' map (glad I didn't release it)

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to be honest, it's not exactly my first effort (call it my third attempt, maybe -- not counting old UT99 maps!), but it's the first one i've felt confident enough in to subject to public scrutiny. it's right to call it a 'training' map though, i'm still learning some of the basics.

made a few last minute changes for 72hour contest entry (see changelog). Pics here: http://min.us/mveLIp1

No chance of winning the competition! but good to know people will have played the map a bit