D.E.A.D a HL2 Mod looking for mappers/texture/skinners

Ev!L ErN!E · January 24, 2005 at 4:00 AM

Our HL2 mod is looking for skilled mappers and texture artists to join the team, we currently have 4 mappers and 1 texture artist, we are still looking for more.

If interested email me at [email protected]

please include soem samples of your past works.

Mod located at: http://www.deadmod.com

#d.e.a.d on Gamesurge

also we need some player modelers and weapon modelers, along with animators.

Thank you

kleinluka · January 24, 2005 at 4:22 AM

http://mapcore.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1577

MagicTMP · January 24, 2005 at 4:29 AM

people dont want to waste time on mods that might die in a few months. we need to see more than just a website. maybe some sort of media would be nice?

Ev!L ErN!E · January 24, 2005 at 4:52 AM

For more info on the mod visit http://mods.moddb.com/4448/

sorry if I missed the rules before posting.

Were also working on getting a media release in the next couple weeks for everyone. Even though were in early production we have put together a really great team that is dedicated to putting out a great mod.

kleinluka · January 24, 2005 at 5:10 AM

Do you have any sort of documentation for your design?

Who else is on the team and what have they worked on before?

etc etc etc.

RD · January 24, 2005 at 12:13 PM

In your description of the mod you begin talking about zombies fighting normal ppl and stuff, but only a few lines further u describe ur mod as 2 teams fighting each other with ak47's etc. PLEASE!!!!!!!

Maybe u have this written in a secret design document, but u should start describing whats fun about the gameplay, what can dead ppl do etc. Website looks good tho

Ev!L ErN!E · January 25, 2005 at 5:15 AM

Quote from RD

Maybe u have this written in a secret design document, but u should start describing whats fun about the gameplay, what can dead ppl do etc. Website looks good tho

if you read the FAQ list posted here: http://mods.moddb.com/4448/

you will find out a bit more on what the gameplay will be like and what features will be in the mod.

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Do you have any sort of documentation for your design? Who else is on the team and what have they worked on before?

What do you mean by documentation?

As far as the team goes:

(all listed on the website)

Ev!L ErN!E - Team Leader

ColdIce - Coder

Codelord385 - Coder

Phyco - Modeler

Israeli Sniper - Modeler

CheeseSticks - Mapper

Maxwell - Mapper

Night Hawk - Mapper

Viper - Mapper

John Devilman - Concept Artist

RRP - Graphic Artist

Toxsid - Model Skinner

Silver Nitrate - Writer

Some of the mods the others have worked on are Operation Desert Storm for HL2, Stargate: Eternal (or something like that) for HL2

kleinluka · January 25, 2005 at 6:05 AM

By documentation I mean a document that lays out the design and features of your mod in detail. It would help people see what your mod is about.

RD · January 25, 2005 at 12:14 PM

Quote from Ev!L ErN!E

if you read the FAQ list posted here: http://mods.moddb.com/4448/
you will find out a bit more on what the gameplay will be like and what features will be in the mod.

I read the FAQ , theres not much info about gameplay. Your mod is 2 teams fighting each other with realistic guns, like almost all mods out there. Except ofcourse one team is undead, but as far as i can tell this just means one team will have a zombie skin. So its gonna be 2 teams fighting each other with real guns? If not, put it on ur frontpage

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Well first off the dead in this mod will not be those leg dragging, BRAINS! mumbling slow zombies like in the movies or in other mods, these zombies (dead we like to call them) will be fast, smart and strong, ever play a zombie that can attack others with an AK47? or maybe a baseball bat? Don't think so, these dead, will make the gameplay alot more fun along with keeping the action going... I don't think anyone wants to play a slow moving zombie that can only bite people...

It sounds like ur saying the zombies wont look, move or fight like zombies but will be just like normal humans, which kinda defeats the purpose of using zombies. Maybe im crazy, but playing as a slow moving zombie that can take a 1000 bullets stalking your weak human opponent and eating his intestines sounds alot more fun than playing a humanlike zombie with an ak47, against a human with an ak47.

Ev!L ErN!E · January 25, 2005 at 6:37 PM

Then you just skimmed the FAQ, you didn't actually read all of it... the FAQ explains how the zombies will have a mutation system, allowing them to mutate into better killers, with each mutation adding a new look and skill for the player.

and if you would have read it you would have seen that the zombies will only beable to use a small selection of weapons, most of them being melee sytle weapons, there bite will be there strongest and most deadly weapon, but of course you'll have to be close to use that.

"OUR" zombies won't be normal zombies threw the whole game, the player will select a zombie class at the beginning of the level, then after he has earned the skills to mutate himself he will be allowed to choose from different options what he wants to mutate, then he will mutate, changing his look and abilities. We never claimed to be a run ofthe mill zombie mod, think of this as more of a Resident Evil meets Natural Selection meets Firearms kind of mod. Also if you would have looked more closely at the FAQ you would have seen that only the humans will be allowed to use the more powerful weapons in the mod, and the weapons will be real life weapons because we don't want to use laser guns or plasma rifles etc. we want weapons of mass destruction in this game, to make it as bloody and gory as possible.

As far as gameplay goes the FAQ lists that there will be a few different types of game modes (depending on the level your playing)

Some gametypes that we intend to include are Deathmatch, Attack & Defend, Demolition, Capture & Extract, and many others.

(so that explains what the gameplay will be like)

The zombies will start off looking just like a normal zombie would, only with our mutation system they will beable to change, if you would read the story line on the website you would see how this is possible.

Which is also listed here: http://mods.moddb.com/4448/ in the about section of the mod (its a general storyline which explains how the zombies have the ability to mutate)

Human classes will also beable to change, they will have an evolution system, the more skills they earn the more skills they will unlock and beavle to use, such as a medic skill allowing them to help wounded players or infected players, although they wont change in appereance they will change in skill levels.

RD · January 25, 2005 at 8:24 PM

I read all that, but stuff like mutating and skills could mean anything, or nothing. What do u mutate into, and what are these zombie skills?

In all mods and games players have skills, even in counterstrike. Mutating could mean anything, from getting a new skill like carrying 2 grenades instead of 1, or morfing into a butterfly. The last one would be really interesting then what ur site says now, which is ''mutating will get u new skills with which u can do something, and u will be a better player with more powerful weapons"

In NS u dont just get more powerful weapons when u mutate, u can climb walls, teleport and fly. I dunno what ur zombies can do

Ev!L ErN!E · March 28, 2005 at 2:49 PM

D.E.A.D RECRUITMENT

We're always on the lookout for individuals who are very talented in their given field and are very passionate about their work. We would like to make D.E.A.D a really special experience, and in order to do that we have to put in the hours and the dedication that will reflect on the quality of work produced.

This isn't a commercial organization, so of course we cannot ask you to work a certain set amount of hours every week, however, you should ask yourself, "Do I have the free time and dedication necessary to work on something like this?". Many of us lead busy lives, so sometimes we'll need to depart here and there for a little while to sort out other issues, that's normal, but what we will ask you is that you allocate a certain amount of time for D.E.A.D every week.

Apart from dedication, it is essential that you're experienced in your given field and can produce work that rises above the average in quality. We're not looking for a certain age or a certain amount of years of experience, we're looking for raw potential and enthusiasm that will allow you to create the best for D.E.A.D. Of course you must also be deeply interrested in the mod, otherwise your time with us won't be productive or fun. If you think you have the skills and the passion, don't delay and send us an e-mail to: [email protected]

Tell us which area of game development you specialize in (modeling, skinning, coding etc.) and attach some of the best examples of your work as ".jpeg" files, or even better, link us to an online portfolio if you have one. We'll do our best to reply within 24 hours to arrange further recruitment discussion.

Current open positions are:

Coders

- Must be very experienced with C++.

- It would be great if you've had previous Half-Life coding experience.

- Have an enthusiastic "can do" approach to solving problems.