CTF-Taradion Outpost
Map Info
	File Name ctf-taradion.zip Author MajorM Gametype UT Capture the Flag Date Added 10-06-2003 File Version 1.00 File Size 1.63 mb Player Count 14-16 Map Description This Outpost was built by the Skaarj on the Planet Taradion. When the Liandri Corp found this building, they turned it into a Tournament CTF-Arena. Review Rating 5 User Rating 7 Overall Rating 6.0
Review
Reviewer AMmayhem Awe Score:  2.0/3 Date 02-28-2004 Build Score:  1.5/3 Review Schema Cast Score:  1.5/3 User Point:  +1 Overall Score:  6.0/10 AWE: 2 CTF-Taradion Outpost, looks like something straight out of thhe original Unreal. Pentagonal doorways, the blocky Skaarj pillars with the odd shaped lights. Though they may be a bit blocky, they still produce a lot for the atmosphere, even the pillars and arches in the lower level look good; and they don't look like they're added in for filler either. The beams underneath the tiled flooring outside is a nice touch, reminds me of the rebar used in paving roads. Lighting is dark, and adds to the gloom of the setting. Torches line the upper routes, giving you nice crackling light as you quickly storm your way to the enemy flag. Inside and underneath is another story. Light sources are that of a Skaarj background, like they had built this underground facility to keep it hidden from the Nali. It's bright enough to see your way through, but still dark enough to aid confusion in battle. Overall, a little on the dark side. Texturing does quite a bit for the feeling of the map. Though mostly a brown brick and tiling, it really helps the lighting, whether it be an evil dark blue, a hellish red, or a tarnished gold color. Alignments are hit on the average. Floors and ceilings are aligned well, and the walls look good on vertical alingments, but when the wall angles, the bricks aren't matched up. BUILD: 1.5 More of the atmosphere comes from the sounds that vibrate off your eardrums. The torches pop and snap away as do the heads of your opponents while the wind slowly howls on through. Electricity hums inside for the modern aspect. Brush-work doesn't look bad, some interesting combinations and angles though, which makes the architecture look decent. Skybox is ok, but the mountain textures were enlarged too much, and they look somewhat pixelated. Location settings are in the map, not a whole lot of them, but they get the job done considering the size of the map, which is on the small side. CAST: 1.5 The map falters here from what it could be. The flags are on the upper most level, and most of the spawn points are below, where fire fights break out quick because it doesn't take long at all to get to the other side. If you spawn on the upper level, or manage to work your way up there, flag caps can be done in around 30 seconds, providing the opposition is only a couple people. Which really hurts the flow score, even though it may be quick, it doesn't really utilize the rest of the map. The bottom level only has 2 ways out, a ramp on each end, and the darkness on the ends doesn't help you see it. Botplay is alright, they can capture the flag just as easily, they just become too preoccupied with fighting each other instead of sticking to the objective. Only 3-4 bots out of 8 stick to the flag capping and defense. Item placement hits the marks. Giving you only a couple weapons up top, and if you want a different weapon, you'll have to go search for it, but you may not have time to do so. SCORE: 5 Mixed feelings with this one. It looks kind of cool, but lacks in any serious gameplay because it can happen so fast. Hardcore CTF players should take a look at this one.
Map Comments
Tomlord 10-06-2003 12:25 PM MDT Rating: 7   1. problem: The red base is bigger than blue. Nice asimetric but red have better site. But very nice sharp objects with very good colouress light. Very good music and good is sound of wind too. Homeslice 10-06-2003 09:41 PM MDT Rating: 8   I agree with tomlord, but I'll kick it up a notch, because this is a great new map for an aging UT. Good theme and gameplay too. avatar 10-07-2003 11:21 AM MDT Rating: 5   it's a decent map, tried and true layout but with a theme (!) that i actually like. the only thing that really detracts, though, are the coronas.. they feel like something out of a disco ballroom. if coronas were toned down a bit, or had a more consistent coloring, i'd kick my scoring up a bit. ZBREAKER 02-28-2004 06:56 PM MST Rating: 8   This mapper is good. Build/design is quite advanced. Looks a little more built by the Nali and adapted by the Skaarj tho. Fun CTF...a little cramped in places but still quite good. Ambient sound and lighting good, tho a bit too dark MajorM 03-01-2004 10:11 AM MST   Thanks for the Review AMmayhem. Yes, I know: The map is small and you can get the flag very fast. But the map was built for LAN-Parties with my friends. It was just fun to play. [Dark-JaXx] 04-14-2004 03:12 PM MDT Rating: 7   Me not like map suckss very very lot. dont now wi ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Edit: (From the REAL USER) This was my good friend XeptizZ:@ Oh Yeah.. Thanks XeptizZ Revenge.... I give this a 7 cuz, i't isn't suitable to give this map a rating, cuz my friend likes to joke me damn... @ SickoTeddy , He likes to fuck me a hell up Don't know, how get my nalipass...? sorry for the author...I give it a 7, cuz then your map, don't be lay off, for my rating (He's joking about me cuz I got difficulty with the language.) EDIT 2: Xeptizz, Why you want take my raputation down? All right, all people thinks that XeptizZ right That's cause HE'S BETTER IN ENGLISH!! so he can better say, what he wants! he is dutch as well, like me. I know a lot stuff about him, if anybody wants to know that... And yeah, I know a lot stuff about this *** chinous damn.., I'm just repeating myself now... 'sshole! shuhou: wie de bal kaatst kan hem ook ontvangen! Sicko Teddy 03-21-2004 08:44 PM MST Rating: 9   Why bother commenting first of all? you are ruining his user score. OOOOOH yeas I know now!! It's Dark Jackas ! What to expect!! Looser #1, congrads. BOUT THE MAP- The architecture is in a theme,and lighting too. but yes, I agree about cprpnas too. in addition they emmit different color of the light then coronas, which is strange. The different size of basesis unfair, I think, because one team has more SPAMAMPBILITY then the other. Oh well, the atmocpheare is nicely done, which bring the feeling of solid UT style! sulkava 03-22-2004 07:49 AM MST Rating: 5   pffff sucky XepptizZ 04-14-2004 03:46 PM MDT Rating: 7   To Dark Jaxx: He man, I don't know who you are, but don't blame it on me. Or are you just trying to take me down with you, because that's just low. EDIT:Who is shu hoo or whatever, Dark Jaxx? And I'm not amused by this, so find another guy to give the blame.