Well, for one, this texture set has been overused to death, but I don't think I'll kill you for that.

Assuming it would still be ok to use, there are tons of things that need improvement. The jump pad models probably did not need to be used, and you could have made something out of cubes to suit the level more (as opposed to the blue of the pad). This leads me to find that you used quite a lot of map models, which may not be bad in itself, but none of them match! Wooden crate... rusty pipe...? Three different kinds of windows? The rock walls are also really jaggy. I would fix those first. Too much clip for my liking as well. I think that is it.

On the other hand, the lighting isn't bad but nothing to be excited about. You *tried* to detail the map and that is what I like. Rather this than all cubey.

...interesting layout. Could indeed be fun to play in 1vs1, so much about the gameplay.

I agree with Xsaii about the clip: In some parts, you did a good job using clip, other parts have too much of it. Seems that the rocks you made got broken up when you applied the clip material, try using the same grid size next time (press 7 in edit mode to see the gridsizes).

Some parts are too small to jump, the ceiling needs to be high enough to provide enough space to move and jump (apart from small "sneaking paths", if that was intended).

I also agree about the windows and the crates...you could simply make some by yourself, using metal-like textures.

I like to see the jumppad mapmodels though, that way you simply notice them at once. Lighting is ok for a first (?) map.

The edges you made were a good idea too, it adds detail to the map and looks a bit more "professional".

And yes, these textures have been used very often already, but while speaking of them, the egyptian ones have been overused too, it's just the fact that there are not enough texture sets in sauer which fit perfectly together, maybe make a "look-through" after hitting F2 (or was it F3 ?), to see which other textures would fit together. If you find good fitting ones, you probably get higher ratings, and the map itself will look even better and more "original". ;)

And don't be discouraged by our ratings, 2/5 indeed is "quite good" already :D

So, 2/5, keep it up !

Thanks so much guys, yes this is my first map (ever) and I very much appreciate the comments. I learned a lot and thought about scrapping it but I figured it was good enough to post. I'm looking forward to number 2! :)

Generally I avoid using mapmodels unless I absolutely have to. They're useful because of the level of detail that's put into them and the fact that you can rotate them easily whereas to 'rotate' cube objects doesn't work; you need to curve the blocks to make them seem angled. Other than that though, I don't recommend using mapmodels because usually they can just save you time.

Yes, you used pretty much every mapmodel available, as I thought while looking around in the map. Of course there's about 100 available, but you used a generous amount.

One thing you need to consider is putting noclip on the trim you put around all open parts. They're only there for aesthetic purposes, so they shouldn't get in the way. Of course they're small but bumping up quickly while you run is annoying.

The jumppad model wasn't actually a problem for me, but its strength is a little low. It barely gets you to the next level, and I kept trying to go backwards while flying up to get to the other platform but you made the opening too wide so I kept falling back down.

The whole thing was actually really good for a first release. It's a bit small but you did say 1-v-1 so that's not bad.

2/5 as others have said.

Also, in doing screenshots you may consider typing "/hidehud 1" to remove your gun, health, etc. from the screen. Then take the screenshot and afterward type "/hidehud 0" to have it all re-appear.

Good work.