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Map, map, map
by Paul 31/08/1999 - 10:30:06 (62.7.55.44)
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I've added a new Shambler piccy to the gallery. This one is by 68030 and has a magical twist to it.

I've also released a Quake map! I've made some maps before for Quake, but this is my first attempt at something half decent (I use that term loosely). So here it is, phdm1 - Vaguely Interesting available from Fileplanet or local.(361Kb). Its for 1-on-1 and 3 to 4 in FFA. Style wise its a mix of Stecki's Peace and Love Incorporated and Timeless by Laerth. The map does look a bit dark in software Quake but its not too bad. Heres a couple of screen shots to keep you amused while you download it.
 

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Now heres something interesting:
Basically you're looking at Pingu's excellent map Rediscovered Fantasies. Now, don't be fooled by those 'other guys' over at PQ. Whatever they may say about goofy kangeroo jumping gameplay, lemme tell you it rocks. Two hours of 4 player FFA with the bots, and another hour and half with 3 other 'real' people earns this map the title of 'kick ass.' It looks great, and the play is quite fun. It has a variety of playing surfaces, strong verticle element, and fits into a nice small package. Kick ass work Pingu, your best yet.
Now these comments were said by Peek on his site. All I can say is that from the what you've said, it sounds like you're playing a different map! Can I have a copy? I see Damaul sides with Peek on this, also saying my comments are goofy. Well not to be outdone, Frib goes with me on this one. Here is what he said in an irc chat (hope he doesn't mind me quoting him):
<Frib> hmm I agree with you on the rf review
<Frib> just wasn't that much fun
<Frib> we played it 1on1 and with 3 player ffa
<Frib> wasn't exactly inspiring
<Frib> then we played p3a and that was awesome fun
Not to get into a bitching war with either Pingu or Peek, but I personally do not think this is Pingu's best work. Whilst some of the architecture is amazing, the q3a textures are horrible (you all know that I can't stand them in q3a, so in Quake its just as bad). The layout, as I pointed out in the review, is disjointed and alot of bouncing about is required. I also didn't mention that a couple of spots are cramped (YA area for instance) and thats something I don't like. A guys gotta have room! RF just doesn't get the juices going like p3a or a2. Agree or disagree, let me know, I'll put up some whackass poll chart thingy if I get enough emails.


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