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DM-Hydrophobia 
Map Info


 
File Namedm-hydrophobia.zip
AuthorTAZ
GametypeUT Deathmatch
Date Added08-14-2000
File Version1.00
File Size555 kb
Player Count4-6
Map DescriptionNone
Review Rating8
User Rating8
Overall Rating8
NC2 map imported without screenshot.
 
Review


ReviewerFuzzBusterOverall Score: 8/10
DateNC2 11-29-2000

Lovely map; not so much for the design, but for the effect. You see, it's raining in here.. constantly. You get the feeling that you're getting absolutely soaked while running around trying to rack up those frags.


While not overlarge or over-small (you won't get lost, here), DM-Hydrophobia does give you somewhat of a feeling of claustrophobia due to all the rainfall inside. The author has been kind enough to add some stylish architectural details to cut down on the interior rainfall (see the screenshots for the clear glass ceiling fixture) thus improving the FPS overall. Very pretty touch, instead of the usual "Oh, I'll just throw something up there." The exterior lighthouse (which can only be seen from one point) was also a nice touch.


Texturing, while somewhat repetetive, was done nicely, and no errors were found in the many run throughs I've done while testing and playing this with my clan-mates. The impression of the algae and moss-encrusted stone turning green after so much rainfall is rather nice. The clear glass shows the impression of the raindrops falling (also nice, and a touch of added realism). Missing were more of the puddles formed by all this rainfall, and perhaps that was left out due to the fps, but while I noticed it, most people won't. Lighting is also pleasing and not overdone. It's a tad dark in places, but not detrimentally so.


The music is ok, but doesn't really suit the level much, and even the author recommends turning it down/off due to the lovely ambient sound present here.. the rainfall and thunder are quite nicely done.


Bots do extrememly well (being able to see through the rain helps), however there's a spot downstairs where they get stuck and just run in place (by the spooge gun) until something comes along. I don't know why they do this, but I'd recommend to the author that he fix it and upload his changes.


Is it fun? Definitely. The FPS doesn't suffer much due to the architectural additions, the rain and thunder are well done and really change the feel of the map, the flow is good if average, and while there are a few item placements that have you scratching your head, still it's not at all bad.


Download this pup, and get it on servers.. request it from server admins. I recommend no more than 8 players, due to size, and it's perfect for 2-on-2 TDM. This one's a keeper, definitely.


 
Map Comments


Shamus Rating: 8 
I have to agree, the atmosphere in here is top-notch. The Lighthouse visible from the UD point is a nice touch. It feels cold, wet and dank in this level. Sounds are just right. The overhead glass was a neat trick as well. Its a shame about the bot paths - they get stuck constantly in one particular spot. Also the level was kind of heavy on the health for my taste. Anyway, nice job!

Luquado Rating: 7 
I really dig this map. I've had it for a while now.

Metago Rating: 6.5 
Good enough map, though IMO the rain gets annoying fast and would have been better off left out (not to mention it looks pretty fake). Also, the texturing in some parts seemed pretty iffy to me...

Ulukai Rating: 7 
Some nice, original use of texturing and lighting. Runs fast, good to play, but perhaps just a little too samey and repetitive - hard to tell where you are as everything looks the same.

sprag Rating: 8 
A very creative map--one with great game play. The rain, water and sogginess gives the level a special feel. I wanted to dry off and get warm after playing the map a couple of times. Definitely just not another map. It's a whole lot of fun playing Team DM--3X3--with bots at an adept level. Very much worth the DL.

Dai Rating: 5 
old gimmick room-corridor-layout ugly textures pretty average map .......... reminds me of fre3dm1 (Friction) in some place, just not as good.

Shambler Rating: 8.5 
Great map. It shows that boring arbitary atrium DavidM-style maps don't have to be boring as long as there's a cool theme and atmosphere. The glass ceilings are a really good touch, both visually and to stop the rain lagging out each room. I like the curvey bits that support them too. I had no problems with the bots, they used the whole map, but for some reason it was a bit easy. Or maybe I just r0ck. Anyway TaZ, get yo ass back to SP maps f00l.

C.H.U.D. Rating: 7 
This isn't a gimmick map, nor is it ugly. Good job TAZ, you have some real talent!

valiant2 Rating: 8.5 
Well, if that dang CTF map got an 8.5 last week, this should sure get one! I got this map a while ago from "another" site. I liked it then, and like it now. Nice job.

fragswill Rating: 6 
The idea was good, just not well done. Items - 4

Asis Rating: 8 
I'll admit it doesn't play as well as some, but it's just so refreshing to look at and run around in, it doesn't make a difference. Definately the best map ive seen with a theme like this, except CTF-Dreary, which will always r00l! Gawd fragswill, don't you ever have anything nice to say?

Deathwing Rating: 8 
One of those totally normal, yet never boring DM maps.

sparky14 Rating: 8.5 
Great map. A keeper!!!

D-Ultimate_(NL) Rating: 9 
This map is ABSOLUTLY FAB !!!!!! played it with a frag limed of 180 and still wasen't bored. Big Horay for the makers of this map GOOD JOB fella's !!!

piazon79 Rating: 7 
Its a decent map but very unoriginal. The only thing that is original is the raining while playing and the thunder. Its also very small and i tend to like the medium to bigger maps. Weapons are very limited but i guess thats good in a map this size.

Blooddog_sweden Rating: 7 
Nice Design!!!!! Very good map but gameplay must be better. Sadly!

Zathlar Rating: 7 
I heard about this map awhile ago too and dl it. A keeper for me. Very well done; nice and wet. Items were my only huff. But the fact that I could jump out the pipe backwards and see how far I can get before I die in the murky waters made up for it. :E

Shock6822 Rating: 8.5 
Atmospheric, nice to play in, lame bots, excellent performance

Lustmord Rating: 7 
While its not the best DM experience I've had, I still play this from time to time. I like the theme and it reminds me of one of the maps that came with that crappy Daikatana online only demo.

Frostblood Rating: 7.5 
far Too much health, and fps can suffer. But pretty good flow, original and great atmosphere.

Venom Rating: 5 
Pretty OK construction wise, but that damn rain! i mean I'll admit it, my PC aint the fastest in the world, but it has run more complex maps with greater sprites and still didn't slow as much as this map. I would of gave it a higher score if it wasn't for that damn rain slowin' it down.

Whotookmynick Rating: 10 
This is THE single best DM match I have ever played BAR NONE. It is better than DM-Liandri and DM-Deck16][ put together. And why are you still reading this....DOWNLOAD IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CowGod Rating: 7.5 
nice very original map

defcon999 Rating: 10 
i call this art 2 thumbs up!!

Bullie
07-07-2003 10:15 AM MDT
Rating: 8 
Definitely not for the timid, definitely NOT ;-)
Original too, oh well i'm just a sucker for strong ambient maps

-==BULL=--

Shao
07-19-2003 04:14 PM MDT
Rating: 8 
Great JOB!

kobrakai
07-20-2003 12:17 PM MDT
Rating: 7 
Dont like small maps myself but found this one to be one of the better ones. Still not enough to make me play them more often though! Definately one for fans of small maps.

Nahand
08-06-2003 07:05 PM MDT
Rating: 8 
Continuing my comments on some of my favorite maps, this is yet another great one.
Personnaly, i just LOVE winter time, and this map so gives you a felling of... raining in WW2 (a favorite ambient of mine). It is NOT your regular DM map; its a little better and i can only, of course, recommend it!

MexicanFlava
08-31-2003 10:11 PM MDT
Rating: 9 
This map is awesome. Rainy....damp...squishy...no, not Mississipi during flood season, the lovely Hydrophobia. This map has a level of life to it. It seems like a sewer but it's missing all the crap floating around in the murky water. I for one am all for a world dominated by some good old H2O.

minionofdestruction
11-11-2003 08:37 PM MST
Rating: 9 
This map really does make you feel like your getting soaked as your running through it. A very good map. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because the area outside of the sewer pipe (with the lighthouse) slows down my machine a lot. However, my computer is, at best, average, so the rest of you with the fast computers shouldn't have much problems.

XepptizZ
11-12-2003 10:24 AM MST
Rating: 8 
Bad layout, but the theme's new and nicely done. It's a map fu;; of ideas. The glass roof is great.

buju_pers0nified
11-12-2003 06:18 PM MST
Rating: 9 
I do not like DM. A DM map has to be pretty damn good in order for me to even consider downloading it. Apparently is mapm is pretty damn good or I would not be wasting time commenting about it. The name caught my eye. the rain and ambiant sounds trapped me. Keep making DM maps like this and maybe...just maybe I'll keep downloading them.

Smeerkat
11-12-2003 09:04 PM MST
Rating: 8 
Definitely worth a download. At the time it was released, it was quite original.

darkjaxx
11-13-2003 11:02 AM MST
Rating: 8 
ahhhh, I get really cold(and warm) of this map.
Constructive looks this map not so architectural but the water on the ground get the feeling that my boots get wet. Lightning are lookin all same, but it's dirty good, Yeah, I want see more of those maps!
But now I take some dry warm socks of my those

(great gameplay too, I would all time play on the rain with some good weapons:)

KRYZPO
11-13-2003 12:23 PM MST
Rating: 10 
this map is a MASTERPIECE i likee the thunder sound it make me feel like i was in a rain someone said that the water was too fake or looked fake DUDE IT'S A GAME !!!!.
the sewers are the best part of the map the bots work realy good i almost think that this map is from a ut bonus pack or something!!!
DOWNLOWD IT NOW!!!!!!

PS:CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WERE I CAN DOWNLOWD A TITANS PACKAGE (for free if it's possible)PLEASE!!!

PSS:Sorry about my bad english i'm from Chile and say
"DOES THAT COUNTRY RAELLY EXISTS????" or something



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