[map] Vanguard

This is a a discussion topic for the map "Vanguard" by ReNo which can be found here

Map description:

Snarkpit 2003 "Concept art" mapping contest entry.

Please note that this is only a showpiece map - there are no weapons or items, and it is mostly just deadends. The water looks rubbish and the map runs like crap, but what can I say, the deadline loomed and compiles took months

Map screenshots:

Wicked reno I love all your maps - never ever stop mapping, ever.

You have such an eye for design and architecture. You are my favorite mapper by far. Much like the first comment said, never stop mapping it gives ppl inspiration for maps.

This is looking great reno its one of the best that I have seen from you and I'm really looking forward to the finished version

nice nice r speeds wow but i need the finished version

wow, i would really like to know how you made this map without it clipping surfaces in software rendering mode. plz tell me how you made it so it dont clip sufaces that would be great.

An absolutely fantastic beginning.

review at:
http://www.snarkpit.com/pits/orpheus/comp_reviews/vanguard/vanguard.html

I'm sure there is something that can be done to slightly lower the R's, but at this point with HL2 on its way it dosent really matter all that much. Great map ReNo, as always, keeps me motivated

Gameplay and connectivity in this map is terrible but atmosphere and architecture is astonishing :). Therefor I give it a 5 due to the competitions rules. I recommend you make this map playable! Great work!

Impressing. I really like how you did the landscape. I use another method for cliffs/landscape... Maybe I`ll change to your method some day..

Keep it up

My method is covered in the rockwork tutorials in the "scenery" section here, I think they cover the process pretty well. Thanks for all the comments guys

Holy freaking batman! You sir know what makes a good looking map.

ah, I remember seeing the first bits of this -way- back in the day... if you know what I mean

Very very cool, but my only gripe would be the sky compared to the environment lighting. One or the other needs to be changed for a better match, which I think would do nothing but help this already very super-spiffy scene Ah well. I'm just a picky little annoying type :P hehe

The rocks and the bridge are really awesome!
lol @ wpoly though =D