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So, I downloaded the map. I really like the barricades; however, the weapons and weapon placement seem rather off. Having an energy sword on such a small map essentially spells doom for whoever is not in possesion of it (most likey anyone other than the person who spawns in front of the main entrance, for he/she has direct access to it). In addition, with the over-abundance of plasma pistols and needle rifles, a match could quickly turn into a noob combo fest. The plasma launcher may not be a good power weapon for this map, for it takes far too long to charge to be effective in close-corner encounters. Finally, the gravlift and mancannon do not work very effectiently. Overall, the concept of this map is sound; however, poor weapon choice and placement may result in stale and repetitive gameplay. This map is not terrible, but a few changes can be made to greatly improve its potential.
I recommend you only place a select few weapons on the map. The map is very small, so weapons should be selected and placed accordingly. I would also recommend including some human weapons; this would add variety to the gameplay. In addition, have the spawns placed so that each player has an equal or near-equal chance at the center power weapon. As for the barricades, you may wish to fix their orientation. As it is now, they do provide cover, but at the same time they constrict movement around the map (the map is small enough as it is). Finally, the mancannons should be angled so that the player lands with solid footing on top of the dome. This may require the use of a slightly more powerful type of mancannon.
Due to my lack of a gold membership, I was not able to actually play a match on this map. I did, however, study the weapon and spawn placement thoroughly. I hope this review helps, and I wish you the best of luck in perfecting this map. :)