Gully of the Mist

Description
This map is very [i]green[/i], so keep that in mind if you're deciding whether or not to download it. If it's not your favorite color you might get quickly annoyed.

The second thing you'll notice about the map -- after you realize how [i]green[/i] it is! -- is that it's positively [i]huge[/i]. The drawback to this, though, is that it's immensely large but doesn't have the extra detail to back up the space. The result is a lot of random terrain with very little detail. It's almost as if the terrain is supposed to be the focal point of the map which I don't think makes a whole lot of sense.

Besides the less than rolling hills and valleys this map sports various trees, most of which have been turned into structures. This design (and the map name) really made me think of Fern Gully the whole time I was watching it (I'll be pleased if none of you have seen that movie). It's like you're a little person in a giant forest. Unfortunately foliage is kept to a minimum which kind of ruins the 'forest' feel for me.

From a gameplay perspective I can't see this map really bringing much to the table. It's possible to get stuck in some of the deeper crevasses, and even if you don't get stuck it'll take you god knows how long to find another person to fight. As an exercise in terrain it's alright. As a playable map... I'd say optimize it a bit for gameplay. There's something to be said for some more [i]subtle[/i] terrain.

[b]Bot Support[/b]: No
[b]New Sounds[/b]: Yes
[b]New Music[/b]: Yes
[b]New Textures[/b]: Yes
[b]Game Modes[/b]: ffa, ctf

~Inyri