Final Fantasy VII - Nibelheim

Description
When I saw this, I immediately swiped it and took a peek at its contents. This map, to inform any of the unfamiliar folk with this realm, is the town of Nibelheim, a Final Fantasy VII town known for its infamous burning by the even more infamous antagonist, Sephiroth. (May he slay many planets with his might.)

Before I continue with the review of Herr Sanj\'s 1st submitted map, I must utter this fun fact:

FUN FACT: Nibelheim is a modified version of the german words \"Nebel & Heim\" meaning \"Mist Home.\" This is further supported by the foggy Mt. Nibel. I COMMAND YOU TO HAVE FUN WITH THIS FACT AND MAKE MERRY IN ITS PROCLAMATION!

Now then...expecting the exact town in JA format, I was naturally surprised. The town is correct in its architecture of the buildings, but only to the style. I was expecting a slight variation of the buildings heights. Nibelheim\'s buildings were MUCH higher, but I saw a motley of dwarf buildings! 1000 curses...also to quote on the architecture, the town\'s main plaza was more circular, as opposed to this variant, which seemed more rectangular. This, of course, detracted from the whole feel of the lordly Nibelheim feel. It just seemed like a burning alley of houses, which brings me to my next points...

The flame sounds were repetitive, dear Sanj! My god I felt like the fire was being rewound and played back, trapping me in a time loop from which there was no end! I would suggest in a possible future version to have a longer flame track with smoother blending, as they did not match with the flames I saw. Also, the flames did not inflict MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF PAIN AND BURNING! I was quite disappointed, but then again I half suspected that this was intended given that the entire town was aflame and it would be impossible to combat in said situations realistically.


Overall, t\'was a decent attempt at a wonderfully ominous town for a first submitted map. The author did mention that there were few interiors given his skill level, and that is acceptable. Sanj, I hope to see a more accurate remake from you, as I will then sacrifice 20 food items in your name.(I would have done humans but alas, I ran out.)


Bot Support: Nay
Secrets to plunder: Aye (3)
New Textures: Aye (Wond\'rous skybox, might I add.)


- Averus Retruthan