Dm-Academy2k

Author : Jurz
Version : 224
 Release Date : June 16th , 2003
Academy2k   Academy2k   Academy2k

 

 

  Dm-Academy2k . . . .   Author Jurz   . . . .   review by Flapjax
 
PROS
 
* big pick-up items,  NO I MEAN "BIG"
 
* nifty maze ( like'n that )
 
* sharks in moat
 
* large map
 
CONS
 
* occasional BSP issues
 
* long hallways ("shot in the back" territory)
 
* large map
 
COMMENTS
 
A castle to get lost in, complete with a mad-hatter's dungeon, a landscape worthy of the original game and
enough room for umpteen players.  In fact, you'd BETTER have a lot of players, two to four would get lost in
here.  The author has elected to re-scale some of the pick up items and I must say it is a novel and underused
idea.  I recommend all authors give consideration to this innovative application -BUT- be judicious about it's
use; like yard ornaments ... it can quickly get overdone.  It has been my experience that most maps are too
small ... this one isn't.  It is rare craftsmanship to balance Size, Aesthetics, and Game Play (what we all want). 
This map is marks above on Aesthetics but may be trading some of it's Game Play component for Size.  If
your tired of claustrophobic maps and the "gang of you" wants a cool huge place for some mayhem ... Join the
Academy.  d:-)


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