I had a run through and performance was a major issue. I had two
versions of this map, and the one you said was the "improved" version
seemed to run worse for me :sad: I'll try and do a critique tomorrow, as
I've got a mate visiting at the moment so I just had a quick run around.

Just as I was thinking my boy...

I just gave it a run through. Looks very nice, you did very well
with your brush work and the lighting is fantastic. I really got
a feeling of time and place, the enviroment really drew me in.
You do need to optimize the map, I didn't take a look in wireframe but
I think that if you add alot of your background into a skybox then it
will work much better.

Also, you need to include the custome models you used, I also got a
huge amount of red errors in console when I loaded the map (which took
quite some time).

"ERROR!: Can't create physics object for models/props_wasteland/woodwall030b_window01a_bars.mdl

ERROR!: Can't create physics object for models/props_wasteland/woodwall030b_window01a_bars.mdl

ERROR!: Can't create physics object for models/props_rooftop/Sign_Letter02_Rus2002.mdl

ERROR!: Can't create physics object for models/props_rooftop/Sign_Letter02_Rus2002.mdl"



This and some other vent things looked a bit odd, I'd add some supports or remove it. just a little detail.



The truck in T spawn is off the ground by about 8 units. You
should place your physic props closer to the ground, when new rounds
start they all settle and it looks kinda strange, again just small
details.



I dont like the long thin beams of light at all, I think you should
tone it down quite a bit. These lights were by far the worst, a
small glow maybe, but I dont think you would see anything like this in
real life.



This just looked odd to me, can you make the green light less opaque? its a little too bold.



Lucky I didn't download fishy's models yet or I may have not caught this. include those models.



I personaly cant stand invisible walls, Right here just seems usless
becuase there is a blocked door just 2 feet from it, but you need to
think about how to block the player without 'cheating'. The clips
in the outdoor area was a big pain, I'd move some train cars into the
door ways and block the player that way.

I also had a problem with the CTs that were out side the CT spawn, its
a cool idea, but if a Terrorist were to come out there it would just
spook him, and it would confuse him when the CTs didn't die. I
see where your going with it, but they arn't moving or really doing
anything but adding extra polys to your map.

Over all your map looks and feels great, fix some of the small details
and move as much background as you can into the skybox and this could
be a great map.

Excellent looking map and i'm starting to get jealous of your mapping techniques :sad:

Keep up the good work and lets hope the same event for your other map does'nt happen with this one :wink:

I've just released RC2 to the public. Additions include some major overhaul to the visblocking, resulting in a faster map. If you want bot location names, wait until tonight, as I have not assembled them yet. The bot mesh is included, as well as all other content necessary.

Enjoy.

The thin spotlights are an interesting and certainly original visual, but are most likely unrealistic.

I'm interested in giving it a run through, check your PM's :smile:

I fixed them for edit2 ;o. Thin spotlights do seem to trail in my wake, don't they ;). I've also replaced some stuff with the new, de_train content, and the Terrorist spawn point is a bit different thanks to some new models and brushwork. It's a bit late, though, so I'll get them up tomorrow.

Played through it. The inside could be a tad more detailed, but the outdoors is just stunning.

Site B blew me away: It was just amazing. Rain has been incorperated very well indeed. The light beams aren't as thin as they seem in the screenshot, but I do agree they need to be either made wider, or shorter.

The events that happen when the bomb goes off are very nifty, and well thought out.

Now, you're next project is to make a map which is crappy PC (like mine) friendly.

As Mike said those spotlights look too skinny - I'm noticing you have quite a fetish for them like that Looking really nice though, look forward to taking a closer look