[2023] VALORANT Maps Team AMA on Lotus, Split, and More (11AM PT–12PM PT)

Originally posted by TheMHking

Thanks for the AMA!

Returning player here, but I really only returned because of Swift Play. Someone was telling me Swiftplay will eventually go away.

Is that true? Or is it here to stay? Cause I really do play it as my main mode.

Originally posted by Festivetadpole

Are any of the maps likely to get major changes or reworks in the upcoming acts?

Originally posted by Scorch301

Are the doors turning on Lotus intentionally super loud? Did you have certain interactions in mind when making it so?

Originally posted by Lolyyk_

What is your favorite map?

Originally posted by BetterAdvantage_Bett

Why did you guys decide to go for a 3 plant site considering u guys already had Haven ?

Originally posted by JumpyCranberry576

Lotus is a really awesome map, definitely my new favorite . What kind of real life inspirations did you guys look at when creating the map?

Originally posted by ItsRemi

Hello! This question is for George! First of all, lotus is beautiful! What are some challenges with being creative with the level as an environment artist(and team) while maintaining competitive integrity for Valorant?

Originally posted by Spideraxe30

Hey guys can you share how you pick which countries you want to make a map in and what lead you guys to India for Lotus? Is it similar to how the Agents team want to represent many real world cultures in the game

Originally posted by MrCool1k

What kind of ritual is happening in that temple near defender side spawn?????

Originally posted by mazrahaha

is the site from the spike defuse section in the range ever going to see play or was the map scrapped?

Originally posted by PureBlood21

Hello! Thanks for the AMA. I only have one question.

Will we ever get the option to select what maps we want to play when we queue into a comp game?

Originally posted by Diver-Big

Okay I gotta ask, whos putting all the tacibears and other animals everywhere? Is it everyone or a few select people?

Originally posted by its_jaxx

Lotus has a lot of new mechanics (rotating doors, brekable door, silent drop), what is the thought process for adding new mechanics? how do you know if something is competively vaible or if its too crazy? are there other new mechanics coming to new maps in 2023?

thanks for creating such a great game <3

Originally posted by SouljaIsSpy03

What's with the secret upside-down rooms underneath Lotus?

Originally posted by Aeriooos

Are map agent lineups ever considered when designing maps or are they typically unintentionally created and found by the community?

Originally posted by meysmou

First off i want to say a huge thank you for being so engaged and transparent with the player base cause it really means a lot.

as for Lotus, the most interesting thing for me is that pile of sand in C main, it’s probably the most uniquely shaped piece of cover ive ever seen. i wanna know how the team came up with it and please tell me whats under that pile that bullets can’t go through it ? :D

and lastly i want to congratulate all the teams(maps, agents, skins,…) on all the content that you guys make. after almost 2.5 years of playing, we still can’t wait to see what you guys deliver next. we appreciate you. <3

Originally posted by Lolyyk_

How are you guys doing overall? Putting out a new map has to be stressful af

Originally posted by Paploo968

Have you guys ever thought of implementing bulletproof glass as a new gimmick for a map?

It would for example create funny instances where you are standing face to face to an enemy, who is on the other side of the glass, but you can't shoot eachother.

This would create moments where you have direct intel on the location of an enemy but you can't act on it outside of the use of some abilities. It would honestly create really interesting and funny moments.

If you guys went over this idea, I wonder what you guys thought the pros and cons would be.

Originally posted by NotToDisturb

Hello there! It's been awesome running around in Lotus, rushing B with my friends and discovering all the little nods and details. Also awesome to see Split back in the queue! Enjoying the changes so far. Thank you thank you thank you!

With that, I would like to ask three questions:

1. We see a large relief in the ground of A Lobby. Is there are connection between that and the glass mosaics seen in Ascent and the Range?

2. The coordinates we got for the map in REVELATION (10°09'60"N 77°03'40"E) are very different from the ones on the map's loading screen (14°07'03.4"N 74°53'21.0"E). Why is that?

3. Does the "shape language" mentioned in the Lotus article have a meaning we should be looking out for?

Originally posted by Lolyyk_

What is your favorite map?

Originally posted by nondragon

Not really a question about the maps per se, but I want to know how each of you started out in the industry, and how you developed the necessary skills in order to take on this career path. Thank you in advance for doing this AMA and taking the time to answer people's questions, it truly means a lot.

Originally posted by savisbad

i heard a lot of people saying that it seems like lotus was designed for harbor. do you, or have you ever, designed certain maps around a certain agent’s abilities?

Originally posted by s_sorrow

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck can't chuck wood?

Originally posted by Lost-Measurement-747

How do you think the split changes have been received so far by the player base and are there any plans to make any additional adjustments to the map

Originally posted by dad_squad

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Originally posted by ciroc__obama

Great job on the vistas, Dad and team. Very pleasant to look at!

Originally posted by tkolty

Can we see Behind The Scenes of Lotus photos?

Originally posted by Hurdenn

I remember a rioter talking how the map was initially going to lock one site every round, but you guys scrapped the idea. Do you think it might come back, or does it definitely makes gameplay less fun?

Originally posted by Glitchmonster

Hello, Enjoying the maps so far, have not noticed anything lore related yet. But I do have one question so far.

What is the purpose of the edges to the skylight on b site of lotus, is it a design decision or were they meant to close or do something interesting

Originally posted by Chemical73

what's your favorite map from a game that's not valorant?

Originally posted by karboy101

Hey there, thanks for making all these great maps for us to enjoy!

I wanted to ask you guys about the process when you’re creating a map. How closely do you work with the team that handles character development? Considering that we experience and interact with the map through the characters’ kit, is that reflected in the amount of co-operation between your teams?

Also silly question: What triggers the music to play on Breeze?

Thanks again!

Originally posted by TheOnlyMisty

What is the most interesting thing about map design in your opinion?

Originally posted by The_Thinker_23

How early do you guys plan to tie the map design to the lore going on in valorant? When does that come into play? Is it from the inception of its design or does it eventually come into the picture?

Originally posted by TCSmith0812

High school eSports Coach here:

What should I tell my Valorant Team as far as advice on how to get better at playing Lotus?

Also, any general advice for my team? They'll be stoked to hear from you.

Originally posted by Joeganaut

How

Originally posted by OxidizedCopperBrick

If i wanted to join the valorant art team some day, would i have to gather some other job experience first after studyinh art or can i apply at riot games directly?

Originally posted by Volcanic8171

is the green thing on split at attacker spawn a frog or a turtle, my duo says it’s a turtle but i say it’s a frog

Originally posted by Rorddit

Do you have plans for a very Dystopian cyberpunk style map? Something reminiscent of "Ghost in the Shell" or "Blade Runner"!

Originally posted by squiddy555

Can I eat the flower thingies?

Originally posted by Sir_Reason

Ascent B is the plant not the defuse though.