[CS:GO] [WIP] De_Radio

[Di Gorgonzola]

Hello.

 

I usually create maps for TF2, so thought it would be interesting to do something different for a change, which resulted in a de_radio (and a membership). 

 

It's a relative small and simple Bomb defusal map which takes place at a transmission facility. Both bombzones are located on the same transmitter mast, only seperated by a lethal drop. This means you can either jump down from B to A for a quick switch between the two bombsites (and a large health loss), or use the slower alternative (staircases) if you want to avoid dying. 

 

Exciting screenshots:

 

And a workshop link.

 

 

As it stands right now, I'm not that happy with Bombzone A, as it's pretty much just a boring raised platform

 

 

 

[SamCom]

Played a few rounds with bots.

I really like the concept of stacked bomb sites. There's just enough room around the base so you can see people crossing the bridges to B and maybe get a snap shot before they cross.

Rotation times seemed not too bad, either.

I think the height of the A platform is just right, enough that two people can hide for each other on opposite sides of it if they're careful.

If both sides went truck side, matches were over in 30 seconds or less, but that might just be bot dumbness.

Bots were also getting stuck on the double doors into A.

Ended up using A a lot, since it seemed a lot closer, but I think that was just a matter of knowing the right path up. It might just be the orange bombsite markings on orange walls, but I did have a hard time choosing the right door to get where I wanted to go on the first try.

A also seemed to be the bot default, so that might be different with humans.

My instinct was that CTs would dominate, but sniping/camping spots seem well balanced: for example, setting up camp in the bottom right corner lets you dominate that bottom lane, especially since you can see people's shadow and feet before they see you as they enter under that walkway, but the camper's vulnerable to someone running up behind they and blindsiding them.

The bomb could be planted on the crates or just off the platform, is that intended? Lost a game hunting for the bomb hidden on top of one of the crates.

Looking forward to seeing this one finished!

[text_fish]

It's always nice to see an original layout idea! It'll take a lot of fine tuning to balance, but you seem to have made a good start. You should ask for a playtest

[blackdog]

Looks like flash heaven

Edited February 25, 2015 by blackdog