[CS:GO] de_Iris

    Hey Mapcore. I'm working with @BubkeZ on a new project. goo.gl/zx6Z1h 

    We are making a new competitive bomb/defusal map, that takes place in a charming small town somewhere in the US of A.

    The map features a lot of traditional american exterior elements and takes inspiration from the 1950s.

    We are still looking for feedback on the layout. Feel free to test it out and leave feedback on it! :)

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    @BubkeZ is responsible for the layout and gameplay, and also is contributing to the design process. I'm responsible for producing all the art, so props, textures and the map composition.

    @BubkeZ's vision with this map is to create a fast-paced competitive bomb/defusal map with an open skybox, which creates interesting gameplay with its verticality.

    When it comes to the visual design, we wanted to capture the feeling of a typical american small town. To keep the theme fresh and interesting, I had the idea to ground the map in the 50s. So the map will have a Diner, an auto service shop, an Ice Cream bar and lots of different types of establishments that you can find in a small town.

    The map is in its early stages still, but we are making a lot of progress by the day. We will update you here when we have something new to show, so stay tuned!

    We are going to post more screens and behind-the-scenes stuff on this thread later this week! :D

    Quote from IGNI

    14 hours ago, IGNI said: The poster makes me sooo hyped. Is it goona be a 50s/60s ish theme?

    Cheers mate, more pics will be out soon! Yep, the idea is to create a map with a great amount of 50s feeling. ;)

    Quote from F0cu5

    On 2018-04-12 at 2:10 PM, F0cu5 said: Cool theme - what is the significance of the name Iris?

    Cheers mate! I came up with the name Iris because I think it's a great clean and simple name and ofc also the meaning of creating colours. The name is also ambiguous so it's open for interpretation, but I thought it rolled nicely off the tongue and it ties somewhat with the theme.

    This is an update on what we are up to :)

    An Ice cream shop has just arrived on the map, and will be a nice set piece in Mid.

    A large sign on the outside only adds to the charm ;)

    Wait, you're actually the creator of Mirage?? I thought it was valve created? Maybe an earlier version?

    Either way, I love the theme but don't make it unrealistically old. I think it definitely looks good, and I can't wait to see more. I will jump on to the greybox as soon as I get home!

    Quote from flickaa

    7 hours ago, flickaa said: Wait, you're actually the creator of Mirage?? I thought it was valve created? Maybe an earlier version?

    Either way, I love the theme but don't make it unrealistically old. I think it definitely looks good, and I can't wait to see more. I will jump on to the greybox as soon as I get home!

    Yes I'm the author/creator of Mirage, small world. Thanks for the feedback, we are trying to make it look like an "forgotten" small town during present time.

    Quote from BubkeZ

    48 minutes ago, BubkeZ said: Yes I'm the author/creator of Mirage, small world. Thanks for the feedback, we are trying to make it look like an "forgotten" small town during present time.

    Yes! That's exactly what I wanted it to be! I have actually been walking around on the map and I'm impressed. The only thing I see, is that mid looks very complicated (we'll have to see how it plays out). I love B site, it might be one of my favorite sites of all time. I love the timing, the cover, the entrances, and basically everything. I would add some cover on A site, in the corner towards long, but other than that it is a really cool and unique layout!

    #latetotheparty but like I said on Twitter, this is great. This is what I had in mind when I previously said it would be cool to have more "COD" (stylized) maps.

    It would be even cooler if Valve did thematic operations, like imagine to replace the player models with police from the 30s for example, versus a mafia family group :D Also having historic weapons would be fun for a change... at least, that's my opinion.

    Quote from blackdog

    2 hours ago, blackdog said: #latetotheparty but like I said on Twitter, this is great. This is what I had in mind when I previously said it would be cool to have more "COD" (stylized) maps.

    It would be even cooler if Valve did thematic operations, like imagine to replace the player models with police from the 30s for example, versus a mafia family group :D Also having historic weapons would be fun for a change... at least, that's my opinion.

    I don't know about changing the weapons (even if they're just remodels). At this point they don't need to change this aspect. I think it would be cool to get new player models though, as they did create new ones for dust and mirage.

    Today @BubkeZ and me are celebrating finishing the first art pass for de_iris. That means we have mapped out all our ideas for locations and buildings, and making sense of the environment. We don't want to show off too much yet. Our workflow is rather loose, so ideas are constantly changing.

    Art pass 2 will focus on solidifying ideas and tie together the theme better. For the sake of experimenting and trying out ideas, we have left the polish on some of the models. The map will look more presentable after the next art pass.

    So far I have made 62 unique models for the map, and we have designed almost 15 fictional brand names and businesses for de_iris. The iron is hot!

    Here's a sneak preview from one of the locations in Middle.


    Oops, how did this manage to get here??


    We don't want to spoil the fun yet...! ?

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