[CS:GO] de_highlands (WIP)

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Looks phenomenal!

[ElectroSheep]

Thanks guys

 

Unfortunatly, I'm too busy the next 2 weeks to work on it 

[Roald]

40 minutes ago, Ringel said:

 

I believe this red gives the map more live. I really like it!

It also helps the player to recognise the location much easier. I would like to see just a few more colours for that reason.

Guess it does, but in my opinion it stands out too much. I love the consistent neutral colors that's being used with some small tints of colors.

Rather have the woodwork in red with maybe some spoiled paint on the wall arround it and some painting on the wall with the shop it's name or whatever as a landmark. 

Excuse me for my GIMP skills 

 

PS: it kinda looks odd to me the waterdrain is going infront of those windows... Rather lower the roof abit so the windows stick out of the roof

Edited October 12, 2018 by Roald

[Serialmapper]

I have tested the current workshop version of the map with bots (which is of course unrealistic so i won't touch the gameplay balance subject). It is amazing how source engine can look when handled by professionals. My personal impressions: As layout wise, It is quite unorthodox, which can be a good thing or a bad one depending of how a player's brain is hardwired. I find it sniper friendly, the T's have a harder time reaching the bomb sites compared with more traditional layouts. I like that it reproduces very well that nordic latitude environment lighting, but from my point of view  this can be a little bit depressing since the gray tones are predominant. I would like more colour (i like that red facade from the screenshot), maybe a sunset lighting. 

ps

I love those ivy props, may i use them?

Edited October 15, 2018 by Serialmapper

[ElectroSheep]

Yes you can but I may update them before the final release of the map

 

About the layout, if you take a deep look you can figure out from what old official map this one is inspired by ^^

[Klems]

1 hour ago, ElectroSheep said:

About the layout, if you take a deep look you can figure out from what old official map this one is inspired by ^^

Prodigy?

Looks great BTW, I think the skybox could use a bit more love. Although, scottish weather isn't exactly lovely so that could count as a plus.

[Serialmapper]

de_survivor?

Edited October 15, 2018 by Serialmapper

[ElectroSheep]

30 minutes ago, Klems said:

Prodigy?

Yesh ^^

[incredible-ninja]

I am a big fan of the red wall. Always good to give the map recognisable parts for call outs 

[ElectroSheep]

Well I'm a bit in a trouble finding some time right now with a lot of stuff happening to me but made a new house lately

Next step is to rework the A site / CT spawn / graveyard.

[That50'sGuy]

Since we all seem to be unsure as to whether the red wall should stay or not, I made this little poll: https://www.strawpoll.me/16868976

[text_fish]

The fully red wall is silly, and the ageing makes no sense, unless people keep going in and out through the window.

[ElectroSheep]

Well I see this red building is flaming the crowds !

 

For now I'm pushing a bit the visual on A site / CT spawn, still haven't done the bomb site detailling.

[Klems]

The red building is a symptom of another problem imho. The entire map lacks color, so when flashy colors are used it looks jarring. Same way the balloons looks out of place 1 screen above.

I don't think the lack of color is a problem since it fits the theme somewhat, but if more saturated colors were used it would look more coherent imho. Just a thought. I like that bloody building either way.

[Roald]

Maybe to get some more color and happier atmosphere, add some more of those classic woden shops like 'Cashmere' and 'The Villian'.

Add a whiskey shop, tourist shop, some pubs and etc.

Those woden structures match up with the natural stone real nice and gives it a authenthic scottish look. The wood can bring in some nice colors. The green wood with coper/gold details looks really authentic or perhaps red wood with gold letters and etc. 

Spoiler

 

 

This might be too much, but u can grab some ideas like the red building on the right:

 

 

Edited November 18, 2018 by Roald