de_brine is still under aesthetic development, however the layout is complete. I have made several graybox maps, but this is the first map that i plan on finishing. (though I've entered this contest a bit late) Screens are up on workshop page
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/fi…s/?id=438557173
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Theme:
The illuminati plans to extend California's drought by targeting a water treatment facility in the Sierra Nevadas.
Gameplay-wise, my goal of this map was to combine several aspects of maps in the competitive pool into one. CT aggressiveness is widely promoted throughout the map.
(below) The red lines show where CTs can force the engagement if they push up, while the blue lines show the choke points when CTs give up map control. The orange route between middle and A long serves as the middle-to-A-connector. CTs can either push up directly from A site or push up the hallway from mid to the other side of the bridge.
Regarding post-plant gameplay, I limited the amount of direct cover to encourage Ts to play off of site. On A, T's can hide in the sewer and on B, T's can hold apartments. From these positions, it is more difficult to hold the choke points on retake but easier to fight the defuser once they are on site. The same goes for defensive CTs that give up the site but can easily prevent the plant.
Regarding middle control, I wanted to make the orange walkway as important as possible. When T's control this, they gain access to the bridge, which leads to snipers nest, the extra route to A, and an easy option to rotate around long A. The orange walkway is essential for an A take, similar to catwalk on d2. The radar doesn't show the vent that drops down from mid to sewers.
Regarding detail/theme, I started this map a couple months back without a cohesive theme, so any visual suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm on the fence about using custom textures/props because I don't know if I will have enough time left.
