Yes this map is in some ways kind of spectacular.

We found the gameplay to be alright, but really suited to 3+ players. Once you know the quickest route through the map to get the powerups the remainder of the map goes unused which is sad.

Beautiful design, nice atmosphere, but poor gameplay.

Alright, I found the solution: github.com/ioquake/ioq3/issues/163
You need to have the test build, it's the most updated version of ioquake3 to date. Hope this works for ya'll

Maybe that's the trouble: ioquake3 was desined mainly for Linux, not Windows, so Win32 and Win64 binaries are buggy. I can't test on Linux since I do not have Linux Live CD and can't install Linux on my computer. I have an ISO of Linux live CD and virtual machine, but it is laggy as hell :(

Strange enough, lately I'm getting exactly the same lighting issue... on Half-Life 2 on Ubuntu. Kinda like full bright. Weirdest thing is that sometimes it fixes itself and everything looks as it's supposed to look like. So, different games but same new problem?

Alright, will do!

I'm using ioquake on windows 10 btw, maybe that's the issue

This map works for me without issues with ioquake3 on Linux.

If you have an issue with the map and ioquake3 I highly suggest you file a bug report with ioquake3 devs on GitHub github.com/ioquake/ioq3/issues or at least on the fourm community.ioquake.org/ - That is only the way things will get changed. Also you will notice that ioquake3 is still being worked on.

I had the brightness/gamma issue too for a while. Everything was too dark indeed, but after changing the gamma over and over again it suddenly was alright. I'm using a GTX970, maybe it's an Nvidia issue?
I really hope the io devs will update their engine, but I doubt it, it's so old already

@Porto: I have similar trouble, dude. Not best solution, but easy - do not use ioquake3. I downloaded latest version, I can't control gamma correction and it has a lots of bugs. Using nVidia GeForce 9800 GT graphics it's a way too dark in every map. I think it is caused by overbright bits being used, so before ioquake3 developers remove this bug, the solution might be to not use overbright bits when playing with ioquake3 (no test performed). But it affects settings for regular engine also, so although not best solution, it's the only one that comes to mind. Report the bug to ioquake3 devs...

I really enjoy the map but when I play it using the ioquake engine the lighting is terrible. Anyone has a solution for that? It doesn't happen when I play it with normal quake

pic for clarification: imgur.com/a/p0BQB

So Awesome!. 9/10.

I dont liked it too much. Its not THAT original using pipes to connect levels and this isnt the unic terrain+building map in Lvl. Anyway its not a bad map so I give it a 7/10 (yes I known that I am an exigent bastard).

Awesome map, wonderful integration of indoor and outdoor areas. I especially love the latter. The addition of water falls and the wonderful rocks are what mapping is all about :).

Alas, in quite a few areas I would really wish that the map was not at a dead end. Obviously you need to play the map in a certain direction, and there is no way - other than by using rocket jumps it seems - to get back to where you were. IMO, that forces a certain pathing on the player, disallowing more path choices.

Just looking at the atmosphere can astound you without anyone in the map. Bots play well too. Quaker-X has done well with this map, which he always does with all his maps. I hope to see some more work from him soon.

-J2KoOl63

I didn't care for the gameplay, but looks do not come much better.

Despite the moronic fecal typhoon unleashed by the mouth-breather(s?) below, this is a very, very cool map.

Outstanding design, layout, and detailing. It's a keeper, and I'm a picky bastard.

Shut the f* up!!! Or I will shoot

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brilliant looks, so so gameplay which is improved when played in TDM.

Nice level, but with -patchmeta would be better.

Nice map.I like the sections where you can see the side of mountain and the good all around detail.