[CS:GO] de_highlands (WIP)

Need more colors and less noisy textures below head level. It looks unreadable in some places and it's a bit depressing dull overall.

Apart from that it's shiny pretty.

I prefer FMPONE's colors tbh.

#TEAMDICE

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it's a bit depressing dull overall.

Apart from that it's shiny pretty.

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being dull sells the mood and that might be what the intent is... CS is not a happy game; nor should the levels be candy land

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being dull sells the mood and that might be what the intent is... CS is not a happy game; nor should the levels be candy land

Also it fits Scotland perfectly. I think that 3Dnj's use of colour in only small amounts make the map seem very believable.

Holy crap, this map is looking fantastic so far. It actually looks readable (player models will contrast well against the environ/geo), which is an issue with some maps in the early stages of detailing.

Layout also looks very interesting. I'm eager to try this map out.

A thing to ponder: will having the Scottish flag prop present limit the chances of it being accepted into an Op? I think Valve is kind of cagey about accepting content with any national iconography on it; they've mentioned they won't accept weapon skins with flags on them, as an example. Trying to think if any maps that Valve has developed or accepted into the Ops have flags in them.

when it comes to visibility too don't be afraid to use bright primary colours like the below:

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it's quite common 'up north' - image above is from the isle of mull if you want to find better references. The walls are pebbledashed and then painted.

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I don't know, we didn't think about it as there is an italian flag in cs_italy. Also they took marquis with a perfect reproduction of the tour eiffel wich is probably more iconic than the french flag

Ah. Might be worth mailing/getting in touch with someone at Valve on this question. Wouldn't want something silly like that stop you guys from being considered. (Although they'll probably contact you to sort the issue -- if it's actually an issue -- if they want the map, I'm guessing.)

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regarding the flag- this is in the game just now

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http://steamcommunity.com/market/listings/730/Sticker | Windy Walking Club

regarding the flag- this is in the game just now

Good point! It's so cleverly disguised! (It's a really solid piece of graphic design, too.)

looks amazing. I like the red door because it gives the map a bit more color, maybe you could add more stuff like that? Of course you shouldn't overdo it, just some small nuances

Haven't tested the map yet, but the map overview already looks interesting and different.

edit: oh I didn't notice the small trashcans and the blue flag and stuff like that. So you already have some color nuances, maybe a bit more on the houses and the roofs maybe

Was this map in the competition?

the creators have already been in Valve's Operations, they couldn't have compete. So no i guess

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the creators have already been in Valve's Operations, they couldn't have compete. So no i guess

Had no idea 3Dnj made Ruins and Siege, I had great fun on them, will never forget the gold nova days

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Im new here and all, and I dont mean to be annoying or anything for pointing out a tiny detail, but whats a London taxi doing in Scotland?

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i blame the GPS

Looks really nice, your architecture is bang on and even though people give Scotland stick on how its always raining and never sunny (true pretty much 90% of the time) its still not unheard of in Scotland so I wouldnt worry too much about lighting. Correct me if i'm wrong though