WHen does this round of voting close? I've only just got my new machine online and am in the process of reinstalling everything at the moment, so I won't look at this until tomorrow now?

I assume I have plenty of time...

Thanks for the suggestions and compliments.

The only other map I played so far was Finger's, and that certainly was top notch! (won't be able to play the other's until the 11th) It was just laid out so methodically, And the flow was perfect. No glitches, (except for the prisoner carriage disappearing) made this an excellent experience. I love that feeling of walking into an unfamiliar environment knowing that whatever happens, the designer is going to take care of me, making sure I don't get hung up on something or killed unfairly. You pulled it off very nicely. I on the other hand had too many glitches. The clip brush for the leg was a last minute quick fix that should have been paid more attention to. I actually had to cut many more ideas for the scene (like large chunks of dirt falling through, a car falling down afterwards, and a cityscape above it with city sounds and people screaming) But I did spend a lot of time getting what happened there just the way I wanted it to> once again, biting off more than I could chew.

The buggy was an afterthought, I apologize, but I figured it more fun than walking the whole way. After coming to the conclusion that the buggy was going to be there, I already had the tunnel built and sewed with displacements. And anyone working with the subdivide tool knows, it's a b**ch to get right, so I spent too much time to change it all back again. So I made the beams func_illusionary's and continued. I also tweaked it so that the buggy wouldn't get caught up on the sides.

@Azelito: I imagine the buggy could fit; there's a side passage that is blocked off by a door that could easily have a buggy come in through. I spent enough time adding that little addition to explain that the tunnel didn't just lead to that base, but that it was part of a network, I hope other's noticed it. It might have been too dark, but then again> it's a mine shaft!

I definitely would play on this story more, or will find a way to tweak the other's for the following rounds. If anything, I hope I sparked some ideas, and if I get a chance, might try reworking the map to run a bit better, and fix the glitches. Time wasn't on my side. You can always expect to see at least one .vcd in my sp maps cause I would love to develop a good story for this competition. Everyone loves a good twist.

Thanks for your compliments and critiques. May the best map win!

BTW, my voice was the worker guy in the mine shaft. And Corporal Byrne and Lieutenant Sheldon were the names of the authors from some books I have read for their respect. My friend does one of the best Scotsman impressions, don't you agree?

Thanks, -Riven