The tunnel entrance to bomb site B was historically one of the most challenging parts of the level, as it was the only way to enter the bomb site. Additionally, a new stairwell now connects the side (Long A) to the underpass. We also got rid of some ceilings, allowing players to throw flashbangs and other grenades over walls before attempting to capture the bomb sites. In the new version we’ve opened up the edges of the map to let the sunlight in. The old version of de_cbble featured many dark and enclosed areas, which added to the restrictive feel of the linear paths and hallways. An architectural theme progression from tall and massive central buildings to low, partially open edges helps players orient themselves wherever they are in the level. Natural extensions of the environment have been transformed to serve as many of the cover locations seasoned Cobble players expect. While the updated version is built on the same footprint, its scale has been carefully brought back to a more human level by the addition of realistic details, and breaking up large bare surfaces. Players in the original de_cbble felt out of scale, as if they were in a “land of giants”. As a result, de_cbble is now more fluid, offering additional tactical choices in specific situations where the old map had none.
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Our second goal was to upgrade the map to keep pace with continually evolving tactics and team strategies of CS players. The lack of strategic options made de_cbble’s gameplay feel limited and monotonous. The same choke points that made it difficult to plant bombs made it near-impossible to re-take a site and defuse a bomb in time. This meant that teams were unable to react and change strategy mid-round. For one, its paths to bomb sites were long and disconnected from each other, ending in tight choke points. The original map fell out of favor for several reasons.
Our goal was to retain this aspect while making the map more interesting and viable for more intimate 5v5 play. We thought you might enjoy a brief walk through our decision-making process, both in improving a classic map and designing a new map from scratch.ĭe_cbble’s uniquely large scale meant it was a lot of fun on servers with lots of players. We’re currently working on two maps: an all-new map called Overpass, and an upgraded version of the classic map Cobble.
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