Octageddon

Not running VIS is not a problem in this map since the whole map is visible at once. You need to change the max viewable distance though because faraway brushes tend to disappear.
Some platforms are badly connected to the octagons. Some vertex manipulation could help you fix those spots.
I think the ramps and octagons should have more than just one texture. It's not even a pretty one

I think the random objects are out of place. If there were more, it "could" look like a surreal map.

I'll get right on it

How do change the max veiwable distance?

Ok, I've changed the textures and went with my origional idea of 'themeing' areas to a selection of chapters from Half-Life (like the sandbags are the outside chapters, the drinks machine and sofas are the office chapters etc)

max viewable distance can be changed in map properties.

thanks hunter

The texturing is horrible, the bruswork isn't correctly done, the idea isn't very original, the map is boring, the cover is minimal, do I need to say more?

This map needs MAJOR IMPROVEMENT.
Do some tutorials, done the HLDM tutorial?

Interesting design, and very nice for a first map.

I would recommend following kasperg's advice.

I see you updated your map by adding lighting and some new textures. But you should really fix the ramps connection with the octagons (Some are not connecting properly).