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Good points so far in this discussion.
I continued thinking about possible solutions and one idea came to my mind. Taking the hypothetical approach of my first comment using Dust2 (for example) converted to a cs_ map i extended my thoughts:
Since the cs_ gamemode is split in 2 "moving" stages (reaching hostages->reaching rescue zone in contrast to de_: reaching bombsite->staying on bombsite) why not simply splitting the map in 2 stages? Just extending the map without taking care of the rescue-zone camping problem wouldn't help though since this is one of the main flaws on current cs_ maps.
In order to avoid this flaw the map has to become somewhat dynamic. Stage 2 in the round is starting when one of the hostage is being picked up. If you'd link now the hostages to possible gates(blue lines in the image below) seperating the stage 1 and stage 2 gameplay area, the gates could open as soon as one hostage is picked up. Maybe even with a delay timer of 5-10 seconds so the CT with the hostage is not able to rush to the rescue zone without allowing Ts to interrupt it.
This might even out the odds between Ts and CTs in the second stage of a round, but i'm not sure if long-term CS players would enjoy such a semi-dynamic map layout. I don't even know if it could work in the first place. Could there be a more elegant solution than adding triggered gates? What do you think in general about this idea?

Bump for exposure!

5 year old thread? No worries, i got this.
There are currently 2 merch stores:
The old one: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mapcore/
and the new one: https://teespring.com/stores/mapcore

1. The old one should be nuked to avoid confusion. Also: Old logo.
2. The new one got cut down for some reason. Can't buy a mug no more? GUYS! MURGS - WE NEED THEM MURGS!!
3. The store isn't really linked to around here. Gotta fix that.
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Edit: Tagging some cause otherwise nobody will find this comment ever. @FMPONE @Thrik @Yanzl

Oh yeah looks like they changed how the product listings work, remaking everything now.

5 year old thread? No worries, i got this.
There are currently 2 merch stores:
The old one: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mapcore/
and the new one: https://teespring.com/stores/mapcore

1. The old one should be nuked to avoid confusion. Also: Old logo.
2. The new one got cut down for some reason. Can't buy a mug no more? GUYS! MURGS - WE NEED THEM MURGS!!
3. The store isn't really linked to around here. Gotta fix that.
?

Edit: Tagging some cause otherwise nobody will find this comment ever. @FMPONE @Thrik @Yanzl

5 year old thread? No worries, i got this.
There are currently 2 merch stores:
The old one: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mapcore/
and the new one: https://teespring.com/stores/mapcore

1. The old one should be nuked to avoid confusion. Also: Old logo.
2. The new one got cut down for some reason. Can't buy a mug no more? GUYS! MURGS - WE NEED THEM MURGS!!
3. The store isn't really linked to around here. Gotta fix that.
?

Edit: Tagging some cause otherwise nobody will find this comment ever. @FMPONE @Thrik @Yanzl

Thanks Squad, always appreciate your cheers and support
Thanks Vaya; your optimization questions about open maps were an additional motivation to concentrate on writing and finishing this article
Thanks, glad to hear
Thank you
Thanks Shawn I see you updated my grade to optimization God feels good
Seriously though, I just believe in sharing my humble knowledge for the greater good of the community. I do know a thing or two about Source but there are many things that I don't; and I still learn new things from virtually everyone around me in the community
If anyone has questions related to this article, please feel free to post them here and I'll try my best to reply and clarify.
Cheers

I would prefer documenting the work on here if possible- one central place where I know the rules and the peoples is always preferred.
 I understand if there's obligations to spread stuff between here/game banana and the official forums though.

@Sprony Since you made the former thread read only...
Can't really do any of this on mapcore if we can't do new threads. Might want to change the wording and remove mapcore.

Many people will be buying the game just now for the competition. Don't let that discourage you! Unless you're just not interested in the theme.

@MapCore can we have a sticky Discussion Thread or Subforum like for the Unreal Tournament contest? It would be helpful to talk to others since the tools for DoI seem sparsly documented.

Dang, time to warm up the DoI Hammer again. Let's see if i'm able to get something playable done. Good luck and lots of fun for every participant!

Great contest!
2 months seems really short though, but definately gonna consider this!

Dang, time to warm up the DoI Hammer again. Let's see if i'm able to get something playable done. Good luck and lots of fun for every participant!

As well as LATTEH's response there is also a brief guide written by the folk at NWI on how to get started with mapping for DoI.  It can be viewed either here on GameBanana or here on NWI's website.
I'm sure there will also be a whole bunch of help threads and discussions popping up here and on GB / the NWI forums once people start mapping. 

We released some example maps in the last update in: dayofinfamy/sdk_content

HO AY !
 
Any kind of topics somewhere about DoI mapping basics ?

Just a great opportunity here for people, you can remake DoD:S maps, or do your own thing, win stuff, get a portfolio item, your map in the game, etc. Excited to see what you guys cook up

Awesome stuff!