The map consists of a one, three-story, atrium with corridors connecting the whole thing up. There are no teleporters, no elevators, so loads of legwork is required. To show how small the map is; Ill go through a quick walkthrough of the map starting on the bottom floor of the atrium at the MH.

OK, lets enter the corridor in the opposite direction of the stairs, follow it, grab the RL and you end up directly above the corridor you just entered on the second floor of the atrium. Jump to the left, take the YA, keep right and follow the corridor to the ledge with the GL, the third story of the map. Leave the ledge on the other side where you can take the NG and youll arrive on the second floor of the atrium again. Jump down top the bottom floor and take the corridor next to the stairs for the SNG and to get back to the previously grabbed YA. Thats about it. I told you its going to be a quick walkthrough.

One thing that needs to be mentioned is placement of a particular item, and that is the Quad. Its situated in the lava below the stairs in main atrium so if you hear some screaming, fire a few rockets in that direction.

The map structure makes for some intense 1-on-1 DM action although it seems like its rather too easy to dominate. Once you are loaded (especially with the RL which works really well at hunting down your opponents in the small corridors) you just have to take care that no one is able to grab the MH and the nearby Quad.

I already told you about some of the looks, the textures to be exact, but what about the lightning? Well, Amen Ra is lit quite well, you dont have any spots that are too dark for example, but its not used for dramatic effect, more functional than anything. A bit of atmospheric lighting would have fit this map really well. Anyways, taking the previous Quake DM Maps into consideration, the lightning work is definitely a step to the right direction.

I suggest you download it and give it a try. Even if youre not blown away by the map you wont be disappointed either.

Gom Jabbar