Скачать или смотреть DE_TAISHA / Interview with AlphaOwl / MapChat #1

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with AlphaOwl, the creator of the popular Counter-Strike 2 map Taisha. We dive into his journey into the world of Counter-Strike, his background in mapping and game design, and how he came to create Taisha. AlphaOwl shares insights on his mapping philosophy, from balancing fun and competitive elements to his approach to aesthetics and level design. We also explore the origins of Taisha, his inspirations, and his experience participating in the Mapcore contest, including the challenges of playtesting, team-building, and refining the map. Plus, AlphaOwl discusses his future plans in mapmaking and what we can expect from him next.

De_Taisha: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfile...

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
06:10 - How did you get into mapping?
08:15 - Previous maps
14:22 - Playtesting/Feedback
20:48 - Mapping philosophy
23:50 - Map balance
26:20 - 3 lane mapping
28:11 - Origins of de_Taisha
32:32 - Initial planning/sketching
34:18 - Mapcore contest
38:20 - Differences between Big Adventure and Exotic Places
41:39 - Valve adding community maps
44:52 - Old favourites
50:29 - Future Plans

Find AlphaOwl:
https://x.com/AlpherOwl
   / @alphaowl  

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