Second time I've seen this on the last couple of pages, and again, I have to agree. The maps in MW2 especially (since I haven't tested the BO maps) have way too many doorways, windows, entry points, flanking routes all over the place, plains with no cover, etc. etc.
CoD4 had it right. One to three main structures should be complex, but the rest of the map should be designed to "funnel" people towards the skirmishes so the game constantly feels like a battle for potion. MW2 always felt like 2 teams going at each other in 5-6 completely separate battles instead of moving a 6 v 6 game around the map. There was no "flow" and with every structure having 4+ windows or doorways, or having 5,000 corners, and every alley intersecting with another alley, the maps were like mazes. I hated them. Let's not even get into the overabundance of accessible rooftops that add unneeded verticality to the mix.
I really hope that the BO maps flow better once everyone gets used to them. The philosophy that more holes, and sight lines in a map makes for a better map is certainly not one I agree with. If they want more paths in a map, do it like Team Fortress 2 with ACTUAL alternate paths, not just windows and hallways everywhere.
