I like the first picture. The other also look interesting. 

First few shots are very atmospheric, and I salute you, you freakin' texturing genuis, becaue there is that one texture on the columns of the second picture that looks just right here, I've played with it many times, and was convinced it would not look good on anything. 

the second screenshot reminded me of zelda: ocarina of time's graveyard dungeon. awesome! keep going 

Damn you mike, that's almost the exact same texture theme I'm using in one of my maps. =D
Looks good though, looking forward to it. 

Although this is the one in the .wad that I am using, and it is already 256 x 256 (in the main cavern shot), I am happy to try different lavas is anyone cares to suggest some.

It is a bit of a mixed texture set - Knave, Daikatana, Quake101, and bits and bobs from places now lost in the sands of time.

Thanks for the positive feedback. 

It looksi nteresting, reminds me of Hexen 2. But the lava tex makes me think of a pool of crushed fruit loops. 

Whatchoo got against Fruit Loops? 

fruit loops without milk = eating sugar in the desert 

I've now been able to test a set of custom lava textures. I've been working on making natural terrain and liquid textures that are tileable together and some of these work together pretty well. They are yours if you want them. 

For sure, thanks.

Can I download from somewhere? Or if not, you can use mikewoodham AT msn DOT com. 

Thanks, I will try them out later this week when I get back home. 

you could use the lava used in contract revoked. 

I know I said I wouldn't but...

http://img282.imageshack.us/img282/9833/fitz00104na.jpg
http://img282.imageshack.us/img282/49/fitz00118ry.jpg

Fruity loops or NOT fruity loops? 

Original DKT3 (i.e fruity loops) looks netter IMHO... Note I say that because my current "cooking" map use it ;) 

The DKT3 one doesn't tile well at all. 

#1 fo sho 

#1 is really really bright and doesn't seem to match the dim lighting. I suggest trying Kell's lava texture (from Contract Revoked) if you haven't already. 

Shot 2 

though the texture could be a bit less red
the #2 lava looks like the "chem tiberium" from c&c:tiberian sun in my opinion... 

... DKT3 lava texture fits more with the foggy-gloomy ambiance IMHO... So I vote for screenshot 2 ! 

Suits the rock texture at lava level to a tee :) 

But try Contract Revoked lava as it is the best imho 

OK, decision made and you'll all see which one I have chosen when you play the map.

(Cor blimey mate, you bin fishin or what) 

Even though it's too late, I actually like the contrast that the bright lava in #1 creates. 

...because I think you should dick both of those for this atmosphere and go with metl's rubicon lava.