DOM-Syris
Map Info
	File Name dom-syris.zip Author D33dub Gametype UT2k3 Double Domination Date Added 08-26-2003 File Version 1.00 File Size 3.39 mb Player Count 0-12 Map Description None Review Rating 6.5 User Rating 8 Overall Rating 7.5
Review
Reviewer SirTahngarth Awe Score:  2.5/3 Date 09-09-2003 Build Score:  2.0/3 Review Schema Cast Score:  2.0/3 User Point:  +1 Overall Score:  7.5/10 Short review: DOWNLOAD NOW DONWLOAD NOW DOWNLOAD NOW!!!!!! This map 0wned me. This is a very solid Double Dom map. flow, atmosphere, detail, gameplay, this map has it all as far as DOM is concerned. Best of all it just shows you how much fun it can be when assymetrical. Did I mention you should DOWNLOAD NOW!!! ? The Longer One: Visuals/Asthetics- This map looks very solid. While it is standard industrial style, a few meshes and such seem out of place but overall is good industrial style. What is really good, however, the map is loaded with visual effects such as electro-bolts, smoke emitters of all sorts, sparks pouring out of conduits, and LOTS of ambient sounds. It puts the stock tech maps to shame in the audiovisual department. I dont think I've ever played a level that seemed so... not static. The best part here is despite all of the FX, this map gets good framerates. Construction: Not much to say here. Its nearly flawless. I think I saw one spot where two static meshes overlapped in a less than ideal way, but that's about it. no noticeable misalignments, lighting is fully sourced, etc. Zones dont have locationstrings, but that's not a huge deal (theyre even missing from some of the stock maps.) Gameplay/flow/item placement- Probably the only really negative thing I can say is this map is probably a bit tight for some peoples tastes, but its not tight in a bad way so its more a matter of personal preference. As I said at the beginning, this map is assymetrical. In fact it doesnt have a base-base design at all. It might seem really hard to balance this, and it is, but believe me this is as balanced as an asymmetrical map can get. The layout is rather complex, and and a few meshes to get stuck on (the other -.5 on the 10 scale) but there are glowing A and B arrows on the floor to guide you towards the control points, so you don't have to worry about getting lost. The bots gave me a real run for my money. Bots navigate the level well and pickup everything. Ammo is liberally sprinkled throughout the level, some near the weapons and some in other spots, and speaking of which you are never too far from a gun. Theres no lightning gun here (Well, i certainly couldnt find one in three matches on the map), but there arent a lot of places to use one so that's fine. Health is kind of sparse but there's enough. Point A is considerably tougher to defend than B, but it's also a bit harder to get to which balances that out, although it would still be better if the area was more open. There is a walkway (seen in screenie) that is above the B dom point which has a glass wall. I can see that the mapper thought it would make B too easy to take, although the area probably could have been made more interesting without the glass wall (Who's going to stand there and watch the other team score?). It's challenging to get a score in with more than 8, but it impossibly frustrating like it can be on some maps. Come see a solid experience that Double Domination has to offer, and show other people by putting this map on your server. DOWNLOAD NOW!
Map Comments
Draco 09-03-2003 04:42 PM MDT Rating: 7   It's a nice, med size, asymetric domination map. Good gameplay. For me it's only a 7 cause i prefer realy large maps ;-)). SirTahngarth 09-14-2003 06:16 PM MDT Rating: 9   I reduced the rating of the view to get it posted since it was slightly overrated and we're in a reviewing rut and no ones around to approve high reviews. Lol- dont know how i missed the LG- I played the map quite a few times to decide it was as good as I thought it was :) Algus 09-12-2003 03:56 PM MDT Rating: 8   Sir Tahngarth is right, This map's a delight, You can play it through the night! Download Now! DialAJunk 09-13-2003 06:21 AM MDT Rating: 6   It's okay. One thing that bothered me was the use of team colored lighting. That's not a good idea. Nothing special here, really, but it's not bad either. D33dub 09-14-2003 02:26 PM MDT   Hi, I hope know one takes offence to me commenting on my own work, but i thought I'd just point out that there is a lightning gun in this map. I didn't think it was really hidden but if you want to pick it up it's located at Dom point A and take the middle upper walkway, carry on through the hallway and you'll find it on a small balcony overlooking the room with the large fan above the stairway with the super health underneath.