I very much like the layout of this map, its quite empty, but as you said, it's a test map.

There is lots of movement available on the Z axis, which i love, and then lots of running room. Your arrangement also allows a greater density of players as thanks to the layering of levels. The smaller platforms also are a good idea in my opinion, as you force the player to jump which makes them more aware and more careful of the environment, and makes them a harder target to hit since they are jumping, and generally an easy target on a large map.

Also: Beautiful job you did with the islands and blending the water to sky. There's a major payoff for that, It makes the map seem bigger yet.
The trim and edges of the structure is also very well done, and very clean.

I think this could go far, I'd like to see what others think too, and maybe an update.

Side Note: The texture your using for the front side of the steps on the stairs is missing. Please make sure to include any custom textures, or list where to get them. OR make sure that you include the proper lines in the config to load the texture. ( As some that are included are not used by default )

Great: Simple, beautifull, fun and original

but:

*Perhaps a little to big playable area.

*Not enought weapons for ffa

*There is a error of mapping on the first floor. You forgotten a hole near a colonne

*I suggest to change the picture on quadro by the one that you have in your zip for better presentation.

So good test, I'm really impatient to see the little amelioration that you will put on visual aspect and gameplay.

heh i really like this map ;)

However I'd make a few changes:

1. The smaller platforms are to close for gameflow (you cant jump while running or you'll jump over and die... Perhaps connect the smaller platforms to get a bigger one, or put them further appart so that you dont have to slow down in midair to not jump over ;)

2. Perhaps put in some jump pads? (Would be great to move faster from place to place on such a huge map)

3. I guess this could also be a very fast insta ctf map :P

all in all great work ;)

I was planning on adding some jump pads next time.

And I had the same feeling about the little square platforms. I just started jumping before I reached the ledge, but, then again, most people probably won't consider that.

it seems to be a pretty nice map, gj :D!
but onlyl some problems:
u should improve the flow by making those platforms r more "timed" to the natural jumppatern of regular players. i think u shouldnt add jumppads to the map, because that would ruin the effect that the platforms got.
the lightning seems to be k.
gameplay isnt very well, partly because of the flow, but because of the pickups to (add more pickups, replace some health for ammo and add armours! this map is only playable for like 2 to 8 people with such a small amount of ammo).
further u should add death 2 hills that doesnt got it yet, i can get on some by using a grenademachinegunjump.
detailing isnt very well (much the same where u look at). u could give it some more detail by adding fences/edges/sidebars around some platforms, adding boxes, etc.

a question: what actualy means HOV?

anyways nice map! keep up improving :D!

50 points 4 it