Pool & Mirrors

 

MAP

DMPool & Mirrors  . . . .  Author Smirftsch  . . . . review by Flapjax

PROS

* pleasant deviation from preconceived expectations (novel)

* animated teleporters tie the map together

CONS

* difficulty acclimating one's self to the way of THIS world

* too many mirrors (i.e. insufficient direction(cues) for the user)

COMMENTS

Bewildering collection or surreal juxtaposed rooms.  This map will play with your 
mind.  Extensive use (perhaps over-use) of mirrors.  I found the mirrored floor quite nifty, however, the "hall of mirrors" left me begging for my death.  The water 
feature (why does it kill you?) seemed the anchor of the map.  It is lovely, and is 
accompanied by a gorgeous waterfall.  It is possible to surmount the waterfall and 
provides rewards but the effort is considerable.  I felt a lack of uniformity in the 
map and yet ... it was that disjointedness that brought a surreal cohesion to the 
experience.  Some of the stairways had an Escher feel and I was left to wonder why I 
climbed them ... no rewards and no place to go.  If you are looking for a map that 
will play with your brain ... a world where you may well stumble over the Cheshire 
Cat ... stop by!  d:-)