The issue with the compass is mostly due to it's 'poison arrows' or sha chi.

See here, http://fengshui.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/shachi.htm

Basically, the sharpness of its points create such a contrast with the rest of the map, being rather soft, that a disharmony is created because these ...

I'm sorry, I still don't like the jet. Besides, if you want the three trails to come from the one jet, there's no way they can be as intense on the right side of "Classic" as in your sketch. I'd keep the map as classy (no pun intended) as possible.

Both "bonuses" and "boni" are correct. The ...

Also, now that the jets are gone, you should center the "Classic".

Not necessarily. It looks pretty good in its current spot, entirely over ocean.

May I suggest something like this?
http://www.imagebam.com/image/c7d55952880534
This way we can keep the "CLASSIC" in the ocean and solve the ...

Tis the problem of map making, you can never please everyone! ;)

I will definitely tone down the compass. As for the other options there seem to be people for and against, as always.

Yup, seems we've reached a stalemate on the plane thingy - IIRC (possibly I'm missing someone) we have MrBenn ...

Robinette wrote: [*]Please lose the jets.... it's all such a professional map, and then BAM, so please... lose the jets...

I don't understand a word... can you please explain what you find "unprofessional" about the jets?

Aw, come on... why do the jets have to go? They were a nice touch, pretty and not distracting...

By the way, can we have the ghost back? T'was cool as well
And the compass is rather annoying, I'd rather see it removed...

Overall I think all the changes from v3 have been a step backwards, but I ...

Man... this map's awesome...

Sorry for the useless comment, I just had to say it... I'm definitely not playing shapes anymore