When exactly did this turn into the Suggestions forum?

In regards to the map: the usage of dust textures is generally frowned upon, though it's not so terrible a thing in CS:S as it was in CS. I recognize that you apparently place value on the map's setting, but perhaps mixing in some Havana textures with your Dust ones would be in order (and maybe would help the map to look realistic).

I would give more comments except I don't have time to play it at the moment, and, unless my eyes are somehow failing me, it would appear that you've blurred parts of your screenshots (if this is simply the result of optimization, ignore me).

I must be honest: I typically refrain from giving comments on the works of rude members - and you are certainly showing yourself to be one - but I think this situation can be resolved with some understanding. The Snarkpit is an incredibly useful tool if you just go with its flow, taking from it what good points you can and ignoring its "darker side." Trust me, I wrote the book on arrogance, as people here will be quick to tell you, but in this situation it'll do no good for you to just start spouting your philosophies and broad opinions - especially since, as far as I can tell, nothing outside of your own free will prompted you to do so.

Be cool.

although most of this thread was uninformative before, i cannot clearly define where it went wrong. hence i am confused for the authors complaint.

anyone who has been here more than 2 hours can ascertain that this is not a CS based forum, and as such tends to lean heavily toward the more mature mapping adventures such as HLDM.

at the end of the day however, i concur 100% with leps reply. this is a hobby and anyone whom cannot see it as such will have a very poor experience while staying at our dear site.

my suggestion for what its worth. you have 3 choices.

1) map HLDM and fit in a bit better.
2) continue mapping CS and accept the tid-bits you receive.
3) move to the less mature sites whom specialize in CS minded individuals.

so maybe my comment was a bit to encompassing.. my limited experience with CS forums has been dreary..

perhaps, i should have said "visit a cs forum more befitting your expectations" that way he can chose his own idea of maturity to endure.

Map Name: de_ignorance (release candidate 2)
Release Date: 5/5/2005
Spawn Points: 64
Linux Data: Yes
Map Size: Approximately Italy/Dust + 20%
Theme: Dust
Info: www.screamingneurons.com/ignorance/default.asp

This map is ready in it's final form.

Thanks for all the help from everyone. It should be one of the best custom maps out there to play.

-LN