Please don't restrict maps.

[X-Ray_Dog]

A lot of Gema maps don't work in the Svn, why should all the gema and camper map players (which I play sometimes but haven't really played much recently) get the shaft for the elite players who want every server playing ac_depot and such. I myself prefer to play douze over most maps as it's nice and open but why should the elite-baller-ladder players be able to dictate which maps everyone else plays?

Easy:

Taking place in realistic environments (Example: Abandonded mine shafts (not alien space ships!)), with fast, arcade gameplay, it's addictive and fun!

There are no "elite-baller-ladder players" that dictate which maps get played, rather it is a glitch that allows you to play these maps. They are simply fixing the glitches which brings AC back to being AC.

Also, why are weapons being balanced around competitive matches? The assault rifle isn't very good on most maps at higher playercounts but it's being nerfed because it's too good at lower playercounts?

I agree with you on this.