[CS:GO]de_zoo

[ics]

Cool looking map, looking forward to seeing more.

[text_fish]

This is a thing for producing heatmaps from demos, FYI. Dunno if it's the only one.

 

http://demo.ehvag.de/

[Squad]

New pictures. I opened up the roof in the main aquarium area. Better? Too much?

 

 

 

 

[Sprony]

Honestly, I have to say it's pretty dominating. Also, in the last shot, it seems the windows on the right side are bit flimsy in comparison and probably not equipped to handled the weight of that ceiling.

[jackophant]

It's a nice effect, but probably not the right setting. In my experience aquariums are usually very dark to have the best visibility inside the tank, similar to your aquarium mid to B connector, but very dark painted walls (obviously not the best for readability in a cs map). The effect you've created would look great in a jungle biome theme, like Kew Gardens or the Eden Project.

 

Dammit... now I want to make a map like this :

Edited October 21, 2014 by jackophant

[Squad]

It's a nice effect, but probably not the right setting. In my experience aquariums are usually very dark to have the best visibility inside the tank, similar to your aquarium mid to B connector, but very dark painted walls (obviously not the best for readability in a cs map). The effect you've created would look great in a jungle biome theme, like Kew Gardens or the Eden Project.

 

Dammit... now I want to make a map like this :

 

This part is set in a jungle setting containing freshwater fish, so it would make sense to have natural light inside (imo).

[Sprony]

I don't think that's the problem. It's just too much. Maybe close of the top surroundings a bit so you have less windows and make it less dominant. 

[jackophant]

Ah yes, fair enough. Perfect for all the piranhas

[SirK]

I don't think that's the problem. It's just too much. Maybe close of the top surroundings a bit so you have less windows and make it less dominant. 

 

What johnny said Its a nice idea but i think its too much "openess" on the roof.

Maybe try something like this: http://www.luxal.co.uk/assets/roof-window-REYN-1641__1369050996_87.109.43.200.jpg

[Vaya]

closing off the edges seems like the best idea in my opinion too.  A couple skylights in the middle would add to the visual height of the building while separating the windows from the roof. If that makes sense.

[General Vivi]

MOAR BOUNCE LIGHTING YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSHHHH

[text_fish]

I love the contrast it adds, and I think it looks structurally sound thanks to the pillars.

[kinggambit]

I liked it before but it's just my own preference (i liked the contrast of warm colors outside to define the A area vs. cool shaded colors inside to define B). Also, the blue lighting really reminded me of the feeling that I was in an actual aquarium.

 

On the other hand, I already managed to find some nice smokes from outside-to-inside/visa versa. I'm sure the windows could come in handy for a lot of outside-to-inside smokes (if possible).

 

I like SpronyvanJohnson's idea for compromising. 

Edited October 22, 2014 by kinggambit

[Spherix]

You know, you could swap models from the func_fish_pool with other stuff...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA6y5J4x4M8

 

Use fish.

[Nexusdog]

Personally, I like it, perhaps adding more foliage above the tanks to provide a little shadow? As for structure perhaps a different shape?

 

Cabot Circus, Bristol

 

Edited October 22, 2014 by Nexusdog