[CSGO]my first map: cs_seagull

[Logic]

17 hours ago, Phetelys said:

Or is this version better?:

I also prefer the second version.

The new lighting is a huge improvement! If you're going for the Mediterranean look you should ass some foliage to the cliffs in the background and maybe add some specs of sand down by the water

Edited April 29, 2016 by Logic

[Phetelys]

6 hours ago, Logic said:

The new lighting is a huge improvement! If you're going for the Mediterranean look you should ass some foliage to the cliffs in the background and maybe add some specs of sand down by the water

Added foliage to cliff:

And added a beach:

[Logic]

9 minutes ago, Phetelys said:

Added foliage to cliff:

*pic*

And added a beach:

*pic*

[Squad]

17 minutes ago, Phetelys said:

And added a beach:

The color of the water doesn't look mediterranean at all. Try something more blue/green-ish.

[blackdog]

I like the second screenshot from yday better, it's just more refined

congrats for all the improvements!

[Recki]

Looks very good! I like the garden  

[guerilla]

Hey,your map looks very awesome !

The only thing that looks a bit weird is the pool.It looks like a storage for rainwater or something :D. Maybe you could add small stairs on the entrance side or texture the sourrounding soil/ground a bit different. Just my opinion and a little suggestion

edit:

Maybe add some chandelier or nice lights here it looks a bit empty

 

Have a nice day

Edited April 30, 2016 by guerilla

[Phetelys]

This is the last update for the next week, because i will not be able to work on the map for that time. Still wanted to post my progress until now. Will work on the map in a week again.

 

On 30.4.2016 at 1:16 PM, guerilla said:

Maybe add some chandelier or nice lights here it looks a bit empty

 

added lights:

On 29.4.2016 at 3:37 PM, Squad said:

The color of the water doesn't look mediterranean at all. Try something more blue/green-ish.

 

changed water but I don't like it at the moment. Will change in the future

On 30.4.2016 at 1:16 PM, guerilla said:

 

The only thing that looks a bit weird is the pool.It looks like a storage for rainwater or something :D. Maybe you could add small stairs on the entrance side or texture the sourrounding soil/ground a bit different. Just my opinion and a little suggestion

 

Will work on that in the future

Edited May 1, 2016 by Phetelys

[blackdog]

On 30 April 2016 at 0:16 PM, guerilla said:

The only thing that looks a bit weird is the pool.It looks like a storage for rainwater or something :D. Maybe you could add small stairs on the entrance side or texture the sourrounding soil/ground a bit different

You talking of the round jacuzzi? Because the pool has steps in.

I think the round jacuzzi looks weird because the round shape contrasts a lot with the rectangle of the pool. I'm not sure how much steps would improve… I'm thinking maybe having a frame around it, so you climb over and in (usually jacuzzis are raised from the deck), or maybe just get rid of it and add detail with a couple sun-beds.

The other thing with the pool, which might look better in the game as I haven't tried it, is the deck is all a giant slab of the same color, which is in line with ultra-modern and minimalistic design, but still makes me think needs to be broken up in some way, dunno like a couple those giant square plant pots (I mean stuff waist high) and/or have the water at slightly lower level, have a bit of more visible side for the yellowish side already is there. Also water looks maybe too dark?

Might just be that the texture material needs to have some more specular and shine a little bit.

[guerilla]

Like this. It has to be sourrounded by some other texture also it needs stairs inside so it doesnt look like a rain container or whatever you call it in english.

[blackdog]

There is a step ladder to get in the pool, is visible in the screens.

As for the frame, like I explained I partially agree, but it's not absolutely necessary:

Just search in Google "minimal pool design" and there are loads of decks with "no features"

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=minimal+pool+design&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwja9pLCzr7MAhUE6CwKHf5xBLEQ_AUICCgB&biw=320&bih=460

thing is, you need to make it interesting by breaking up the deck around the pool, with a lounge area, deeper pool, plants etc.

Since I saw the first post I was thinking of the pool featured in Californication

no "frame" or raised edges, but you get a sense of depth and thanks to a different contrasting color on the sides, as well I think a deeper edge

[guerilla]

On 3.5.2016 at 9:25 PM, blackdog said:

There is a step ladder to get in the pool, is visible in the screens.

 

I never talked about ladders and a stair ladder and real stairs aren't the same thing.

Edited May 5, 2016 by guerilla

[Phetelys]

Hey guys, i'm back and will be working on the map again. Thanks alot for all the feedback

I'm currently working on the pool should be ready by tomorrow.

I changed the texture of the pool and the texture of the water.

There seems to be a bit of confusion about the ladder/stairs. I'll try my best to clear things up.

 

17 minutes ago, guerilla said:

I never talked about ladders and a stair ladder and real stairs aren't the same thing.

There is a step ladder like blackdog said.

I tried adding stairs but it just didn't look like i wanted it to look so i scrapped the idea.

The ladder i was using in the old version of the map is also really similar to the one in this picture of yours :

 

On 2.5.2016 at 9:26 PM, guerilla said:

Like this. It has to be sourrounded by some other texture also it needs stairs inside so it doesnt look like a rain container or whatever you call it in english.

Since it isn't in a grass field i don't think it needs a different texture around it. I've seen many pools without it and i think it fits the more modern theme I'm going for.

visible in this (older)screenshot:

 

 

 

 

Edited May 5, 2016 by Phetelys

[guerilla]

6 hours ago, Phetelys said:

Hey guys, i'm back and will be working on the map again. Thanks alot for all the feedback

I'm currently working on the pool should be ready by tomorrow.

I changed the texture of the pool and the texture of the water.

There seems to be a bit of confusion about the ladder/stairs. I'll try my best to clear things up.

 

There is a step ladder like blackdog said.

I tried adding stairs but it just didn't look like i wanted it to look so i scrapped the idea.

The ladder i was using in the old version of the map is also really similar to the one in this picture of yours :

 

Since it isn't in a grass field i don't think it needs a different texture around it. I've seen many pools without it and i think it fits the more modern theme I'm going for.

visible in this (older)screenshot:

 

 

 

 

The pools looks awesome ! The changes made it look so much better. It was a good decision to stick with the stair ladder.

Again some detail feedback :

I don't know if they are like placeholders but you used these lamps a bit often in a small area it looks a bit weird but still it's a matter of choice and perspective I  just want to give my thoughts on it

 

Edited May 5, 2016 by guerilla

[blackdog]

11 hours ago, guerilla said:

I never talked about ladders and a stair ladder and real stairs aren't the same thing.

Yes but the picture you posted didn't have steps carved in the pool itself so it was confusing what you meant.

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Agree about the bedroom, I'd also say the window is too small for a bedroom (although there are some places like that for sure)