CTF-Terra
Map Info
	File Name ctf-terra.zip Author Akuma Gametype UT Capture the Flag Date Added 05-28-2000 File Version 1.00 File Size 1.67 mb Player Count 8-12 Map Description None Review Rating 9 User Rating 9 Overall Rating 9	NC2 map imported without screenshot.
Review
Reviewer QAPete Overall Score:  9/10 Date NC2 05-27-2000 Every so often, someone releases an incredible UT map. It doesn't happen as much as I'd like to see, but when it does, look out! CTF-Terra is one of those 'special' maps, and I'll tell you why. The first thing you notice about CTF-Terra (and virtually all of Rich's maps) is the solid build quality. By this, I mean several things. There's logic behind his architecture and layout - there's a place for everything, and everything's in its place. Not only that, but Rich is clever with details like landscape and connectivity. There's no single defense point that will save your butt in CTF-Terra, nor is there a particularly effective repetitive way of successfully capturing the flag, either with bots or online. The map is neither too complicated nor too simple. Item placement is excellent, and offers ample opportunity to defend and attack. The bases are wonderfully balanced, with no clear advantage to red or blue. 8-16 players would be my recommendation for CTF-Terra, with strategy becoming more and more important as you add players to the mix. Rich does a good job keeping the poly count low, while making each of the mountain bases visually appealing. I can't say enough about how well this map plays - smooth, fast and even - and as documented in my scoring table below, the fun factor (and replayability) of CTF-Terra is exceptional. On the 'I'm not really thrilled with this' side of things, the music and lighting are the only areas I might consider improving here. Nothing major or brain-damaging to deal with, just two areas I think are not as top-shelf as the rest of the design. If I had the chops to be a level designer, I'd look at a couple of people's maps first for tips on what works and what doesn't. Rich 'Akuma' Eastwood is one of those special mappers, and CTF-Terra is certainly one of those maps.
Map Comments
XeaN85 Rating: 9.5   This map really is amazing. Akuma has done very well making a map both good looking and good gameplay. This is one of those maps who could have been on the original UT cd. Even better: It's one of personel favourites. Go download this map now (And that's neither a request nor an advice, it's an order!) Jeremy "XeaN" Kalkman crazy_roger Rating: 10   It's the best CTF map I ever played !!! Perfect design ! Fantastic flow ! I love it !! :) This map is wonderful ! Hellix Rating: 10   This map is incredibly engaging. Architecture is well thought out and it looks great. Strategy plays a huge role, you can't just grab the flag and get away easy. Games usually end up being long and drawn out on this one. Very satisfying. Sgt_Horton_USMC Rating: 9.5   This is one of my favorite CTF maps, I just wish more servers put it in their rotation. It is as good as any map that came with the game in my opinion. A great map! Lophead Rating: 9   Rich, you've done it again. This is the kinda map that should have appeared in the box, CTF-Terra rocks. Blooddog_sweden Rating: 9.5   Akuma,You are the best. This is so good,so good,so goooooooood! Caesar Rating: 9   I really liked this map, but it kind of got old, as all maps do. Nice job though. Kain Rating: 8.5   yukky interiors, but little else is wrong with the map (except it's very old too) The Dopefish Rating: 10   As my rating displays, in theory there is a map that is better than this. ...in theory, of course. :D Dai Rating: 9   bestest user made ctf map so far... but it is old and I want Terra][ damn it :) Akuma Rating: 6   It's ok but could have been a _lot_ better. THE ]V[ATTerminator Rating: 9.5   Mr. Modest in action above everyone!! heavymetalbloke Rating: 9.5   excellent job. This map is great fun. nice work Akuma. Solid! Deathwing Rating: 9.5   One of the absolute best CTF maps out there! -PoD-8_Ball Rating: 10   WHAT A PIECA CRAP! I coulda made a better map with my eyes closed!!! Just joking!!! This is a beautiful map, and it is a dream to play on. I couldn't make a better map myself. If Siskel and Ebert rated UT maps, I am sure they would give this 2 thumbs up. Good job Akuma carnivore76 Rating: 10   This level rocks!! Definite 10!! Flaws: match over too soon!!! OH Yeah, gimme my minigun let me defend some more!! ChiWallace 11-15-2002 07:27 AM MST Rating: 9   This is one of my favorites maps, it's really challenging and good for tourneys. I think that the symetrical version is better even(CTF-Terra-LE102). I think that this map have just one little problem... the respawns. If some one edit it the respawns i think this map can get a 10 but for now a 9 is a good ratink I think. Cya. Chrysaor 11-16-2002 05:12 PM MST Rating: 9   Oh, hey, I remember this map! [IMD1]KillRoy 11-17-2002 01:55 PM MST Rating: 9   Not perfect, but close... very close!If you like CTF this map MUST be in you rotation ASAP!!! siDDis 11-17-2002 04:45 PM MST Rating: 8   this map is up there with Kylie Minogues Eventine 11-18-2002 02:06 PM MST Rating: 10   This has to be one of the best CF maps i have ever played! Great work! MurderDoll 11-19-2002 08:29 AM MST Rating: 7   Good map not the best very simple but hey good! Respawns !!! I DONT LIKE. But still a good map!. PiMpAnOiD 03-11-2003 03:01 AM MST Rating: 10   Akuma, I really don't think you could have made it any better.... no offence to you or something, but the map is too good to be improved... great job man by the way how did you make the terrain? Shao 07-23-2003 08:01 PM MDT Rating: 10   YEEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! zenpunk 07-23-2003 11:22 PM MDT Rating: 9   Sweet looking map. Much too big for the group I play with, but that shouldn't be held against it. I'd change the recommended players to 10 to 16. Nice! Axel 07-24-2003 10:44 PM MDT Rating: 10   WOW!!!! Great map!!! I wish that I could make an map like this one! Aka 07-05-2005 03:44 PM MDT Rating: 10   its perfekt for clanmatches!!!! :> redfist 07-05-2005 10:41 PM MDT   This author defintly knows whats up,and without downloading it,I would say it's better than ut2004,considering the other levels he's done and I think ut04 is ok but still ut1 has great mapping possiblilities even now. IronMan 05-15-2006 06:26 PM MDT Rating: 7.5   I've kept this map in rotation for years and it's a keeper for sure. True classic.