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So, this map is almost ready, I'll be adding details and fixing glitches.. I'd still like to hear what you others think, both positive and negative comments and suggestions are more than welcome. I'll add a beta version of the map tomorrow so your observation is not limited to couple of images. :smile:

UPDATE: Download now available, forgot to run the buildcubemaps even the entities exist. Thanks for hosting, Arzie.

Hmmm... another dust map :smile: The outer walls and the sandfloor look a bit too sterile, I also miss a 3D skybox, some buildings in the background.

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Why snark works.

Way too square, sterile and boxed in (e.g. walls around the playable field, giving a confined feeling). I kinda like the building style, and the market stalls, though their placement feels very artificial.

Don't be a afraid to rotate some stuff. It may not align to the grid and all, but it'll make the level look more normal, more realistic. Oh, and think about adding a 3D skybox to give the players the idea they're actually running around in a part of the world instead of just a small level area. Replacing those walls by buildings or other obstacles will help, too, and finding some replacements for the overused crates would be a good improvement as well.

Having that said, I think the lighting is fine - I like bright maps anyway :wink: . Cool (pun intended) avatar bytheway.

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Thanks for the comments!
I will add 3D skybox in the final version, I'm not too good in making them so I will focus on the map itself first. :smile:

I just finished compiling and I will add that version later today, and then start refining the details.

Just to add to the 'level feel' point, I find that adding blocked off hallways or side streets gives the level a realistic worldly feel.

Beta version now available for download, suggestions based on actual map will be greatly appreciated. :smile:

I'll think about it $loth, there is plenty of space for side streets.