I think it would be best to compare this map to a 69 camero that hasn't been washed in a month. It 
is cool, but could use some shining up. 

The basic layout for Valley Vortex isn't that bad. The map is set up with all the resources going 
down into one big lump, sorta like a black hole, and it's easy to see that this is where the map got 
it's name. The layout keeps the players separated at first, but the will have to get closer if they want 
to control the rich resources in the bottom of the vortex. This layout lets players relax at first, but 
expect some nasty fights near the end game. This layout is without a doubt very original, and people 
that like to use the Z axis a lot and want a fairly long game will like this. 

However, the map loses a lot of points because, despite the awesome concept, the map doesn't 
have seem to be complete. It seems like a map that is nearly complete but needs some work. 

First, this map has no visual background. No planets, no nebula, nothing. This makes it very bland. 
All you have to look out at is cold space, and since the map seems to be for long games, this can 
get very tiresome, very quick. The music picked is also not that great. It's the chore music, and 
although it is great when you need to feel like something tragic or really cool has happened, this 
map has nothing like that. I got tired of it after hearing some of the high notes a few times. 

The other thing i noticed is that the map has a usual amount of slow-down. I don't run a dream 
system, but you only start with 5 Scouts, 1 RV, 1 RC, and your MS. I don't expect to have the 
frame rates going in the dumpster. It is most likely caused by the huge amounts of resources on the 
map. 

So how can i sum this up? I guess by saying that although this map is pretty good, it feels unfinished. 

Layout - 95 
Fun Factor - 60 
Background - 30 
Originality - 95 
Overall -  60 

Uses 3D? - Yes, a lot! 
Has unbuildable units? - No 
Game pace - Slow-Medium 
Amount of resources - High 

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