[CONTEST] Cafe Chic

Description
[b]This map was submitted for the Jan-Feb 2007 Mapping Contest. To see the winners, check our [url="/info/ContestArchives"]Contest Archives[/url].[/b]

[i]Note: Due to some crediting issues, this map was considered a late entry, and as such was disqualified from competing for a finalist position. All errors have since been corrected.[/i]

The back story of this map, submitted for the intermediate level of the contest, is a certain drunken and disorderly patron has made some trouble in this ritzy cafe. This explains the toppled chairs, which I presume are all impressively made of brushwork. The brushwork in this map is excellent, shown of well by many intricate chairs, and some oddly shaped tables.

The map features lots and lots of curves, from a curved stage, to curved tables, to curved pillars, to arched windows... you get the idea. Curves are everywhere. Wood is also a predominant theme. It seems almost everything, except maybe the cushions on the couches, is made of wood. Varying types and colors of wood, which makes for nice contrast.

The map itself is perfectly sized for a good duel, and several heights of platforms (the stage, and two balconies) provide some extra space for more heated duels (should a duelist wish to escape -- coward!). There is no shortage of detail, either, so duelists beware! While you are staring at those nice tapestries you might just lose an arm.

My biggest downer on this map was the music. I love the song ([url="http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01017/"]The Final Summoning[/url] by Jared Hudson) but a Final Fantasy X remix does not belong in this map. It fits so poorly that when I loaded up the map I thought maybe I still had winamp on. As I've said before, just because you [i]can[/i] include something doesn't mean you [i]should[/i]. More suitable music would have really polished off this map.

Overall, though, it's a splendid piece. It's quite possibly the most detailed map that was received for this skill level. The author should be proud, and I certainly hope to see more work from this author in the future.

[b]Bot Support[/b]: Yes
[b]New Models[/b]: No
[b]New Textures[/b]: Yes
[b]New Music[/b]: Yes

~Inyri