DMEther (224)
DeathMatch level for approx. 8 - 10 players
File size: 670k
FINAL version 1.2, released 3-19-99
In all reality a
quite simple level,
but the whole idea
is atmosphere. Dark, on
a floating platform surrounded
by an energy storm.
Screenshots really can't
do it justice. This
level evolved itself, the final
being quite different from
my original vision, but I
think it's neat nonetheless.
Should run fast, even
with the whole platform
complex in view. And
don't worry about falling
into the ether,
it won't kill you... although
falling onto a platform probably
will! Plenty of secrets to be
had, and you may even be
visited by the Deity, who
knows? This is MY kind of
map, sniper heaven... the kind
where you get shot at
and you have NO idea where
they're firing from. That eightball
won't save you now!
What the reviewers say:
Atticbat:
Gooooo, NarkyBark!! The play area is limited to levels of ramps (careful around the edges, there, boyeee!!) giving
multiple angles of fire.
The lightning backgrounds are awesome, I kept waiting for a strike on one of the ramps, that
would have been rad!
The ramps lead to a few different areas. There are 'rooms', with some interesting areas to
play around in, and secrets... shhhh! ;)
My bots played reaaly well, keeping me hopping, but the true gameplay here is with other
humans, and it rocks!!
Definately a desirable addition to the 'maps' folder, fraggers!!
Graphics- 8.0, Variety-7.0, Gameplay- 8.0, Freshness- 7.0
Nali City:
NarkyBark is the curator of The House
of Style here on Planet Unreal but who knew he could make maps? DmEther is definitely original - it's a system of platforms and catwalks floating over a swirling ether storm. Lightning flashes in the distance make this map all about
atmospshere. But does it make a good Deathmatch? Hell yes! Even with
the huge open area frame rates are still good. It's got some of the best
sniping you'll see anywhere. Best of all, if you've got 2 health and
someone's chasing you then just leap into the ether. You'll get teleported
back to a different location on the platforms.
Score 8 out of 10