Posts by Roald

So I did some thinking about the layout with the references in mind. Here is a simple layout drawing (digital, since my handdrawing became unreadable for u guys :D) and one with art concept already in mind to identify places. When building this in hammer I might move B bombside more central to the map so the layout is less wide and probally change some other stuff to as hammer is way different then drawing :D.

[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/cqx460I.png] So basicly there is a main dirt road connecting CT and T spawn which goes near B bombsite. The bottom is a large river with vegetation near it and T spawn is on the harbor. There will be a market in the more open area near the road Most of the negative space on the bottom will exist from those cool litle stone houses, upper area will be more royal/temple like There is a canal connecting A and B with a bridge that crosses the canal leading to mid and both bombsites Bombsite B will be a temple kinda thing (mostly outside), bombsite A a spa/relaxation thingy (indoor) and CT spawn will exist from ruins. Background will be desert mostly, some rocks, some vegetation, some pyramids and farming fields, anyhow check the refs below [Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/GSUreMl.png]

Well two themes on my list are already taken (Tiger Nest Monastery and a Pirate town/bay) so yeah lets just get a thread out there with a theme idea. While working on the PVKII mod I enjoyed working on the map Desertruin (set in ancient Egypt) so perhaps its also cool to create a map with this theme for CS:GO. Edit: I will be working with @Momoderator he will be working on the custom assets for this map! Here is a litle moodboard, there are so many more cool refs! Mostly from Assassins creed[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/4dCt9Vs.png]

I wish they blew up Wiz Khalifa

Not even talking about Level Design yet, since the topic could use a better presentation. Put atleast some images in here directly to see for us (including a radar overview as Radu mentioned). I dont think many people will take time to press links to see something. Tease them a litle bit.

About the map, way too dark. Also its very blocky which makes me remind it of CS:S. I think there are also alot of old assets which doesnt reach the now adays HR standard. Cant say anything about the layout since there is no overview.

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10 hours ago, Interfearance said:

THIS WILL GET PAST GRAYBOX!!!!

I see! Its almost fully orangebox, nice progress already

Is your question about how you make things pretty or how to devine certain areas in your map?

Most (beginning) mappers are too much focused on creating one corridor to another corridor leading to a hall that leads to a new corridor. And thats kinda not inspiring at all. So maybe try to think in logic and give each area a identity, something believeable. It helps if you know what theme you want at the start and think of this while building the layout. It also helps to find as many cool references as you can find. You can even create aa overview of the level and drop in reference imagine with lines to certain areas so u get a good feeling of how each place should look and interact with eachother.

Sometimes corridors are a must to block seightlines, but it doesnt always have to be a tight boring corridor. Like cobblestone has this open field near T spawn/mid which is alright or abbey has a small pathway devined by a fence with behind it a open beautiful field and blabla.

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21 hours ago, Squad said: Looks pretty cool ? I haven't played FC5 myself, nor am I familiar with FC modding, is the Stealth Mode stock content or did you implement it yourself?

Some feedback after having watched the playthrough:

I only watched the playthrough, but I'm assuming the level is non-linear (at least to a degree). I think what was lacking overall was (a) point(s) of focus/direction. There's hardly any contrast in lighting while a night theme would be especially suitable for this! The mood is nice overall, but overall little stands out to guide the player.Since it's an escape scenario, it would be helpful to give the player a glimpse of roughly where the extraction point is in the beginning of the scenario (for example, a distant guard tower with searchlights next to the entrance/exit of the compound).

Keep it up!

Everything is stock content. I don't think FC really supports stealth mode. In some scenario's you sneak up kill 1/2 enemies but in most you just rambo arround and shoot everyone in your path. I just enabled the option to have one shot one kill, so stealth mode is required really (too hard to make noise and get all AI's attacking you)

It is non-linear yes, however I prefer linear levels, but wanted to experiment a litle with it. I think some great lighting as you said would do a great job on navigating the player arround and attract him to certain areas and lead him trough the level. However I didn't find anything that supports lights and such really, besides the bonfire props which generate a litle bit of light on their own. Its very different from hammer/UE and etc. OR I didn't explore the editor enough! For a next map I would defenitly make it super linear while chosing this kind of scenario. I think the more open world fits better to the outpost gamemode where the focus is on one area in the map you have to eliminate the enemies and gain control.

Anyhow I prefer level design for FPS multiplayer gamemodes I found out, but it was a fun experience and perhaps in a more singeplayer story mode (and with more experience) I could defenitly enjoy and appriciate this some more.

So I made this map to try out a new map editor, work with another game/gamemode and expand my portfolio and thought it would be cool to share it with you guys. Its a stealth mode where you are imprisoned in a Vietnam camp in the jungle. You have to find your way out of the camp (solo or coop) and while doing so eliminating three targets and get to the extraction point

Thank you guys for all the feedback!

Special thanks to @Radu for helping me on the grammar.

Here is my portfolio waiting, ready to get expanded with new cool projects:

I played a few matches and its really awesome!

Still... its too much and also the bombsite is super open. Imagine planting the bomb or defusing it..

So I am very exited to announce that @jakuza and @untor are going to do a art pass for this map!

While on the search for a enviorment artist for Resistance I have came up with a new concept de_tracks.https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/fi…/?id=1836479638

Basicly I wanted to create something mechanic. My first idea was to make parts of the layout change when you enable a trigger, but scrapped that idea pretty quickly. But it was no waste, since it brought me these tracks that can be repositioned easyly and bring some cool dynamic to the map and connects parts on a interesting way. I started with this idea on midle and just worked my ways trough the bombsites and spawns in one go and got this concept + itteration in only two days. Its not been tested with actual humans and I am planning on doing that any time soon. I am not sure about the exact theme, but the basics are there. Enjoy! Some usefull nades: https://imgur.com/a/L8uH3Gp

midle (from CT window)[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/gTyNXIV.jpg]

midle (from below window)[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/JWdfLl5.jpg]

Midle from T entrances[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/2OhBd4x.jpg]

A site[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/PozOePE.jpg] CT spawn[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/WC09LhL.jpg] B site (from T main path)[Blocked Image: http://i.imgur.com/SSImoxU.jpg] Trying out something new. This is the T connector from B -> A and since its a very small map I was thinking of removing it but then considered using these sliding doors which make sound and also block a long seightline[Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/OYZRAOp.jpg]

Thanks for Terri for making my life a litle easier with the auto radar![Blocked Image: https://i.imgur.com/xDbvYLa.jpg]

Looks really awesome.

I just think the big yellow nuke prop (crane) on the 2nd and 3rd screenshot is out of place and taking in too much space, better get rid of it. I guess empty space can be a good thing and creates some more calmness, the scene there looks busy enough already. Not sure if the CS:GO competetive mode would really workout based on the overview, but it sure looks fun for the HL and DM mode!

Yeah maybe I can reduce it so it directly get to the specific blog instead of the blog homepage, gotta look into that. Or maybe I can get a page down the actual project showcase with text?

So I took some of your feedback. Some say go more in depth, other says keep it as simple, recuiters spend only seconds on your page probally. I found a new website creator with more posibilites and created a whole new portfolio that supports both. I tried to create a simple, straight forward portfolio with links to more in depth areas where I write about my work (including videos/reviews of my work). Please note the portfolio is still work in progres!

I would love to know what you think of it so far. I haven't took a look at the text yet, so do not worry about that yet (oh and I probally should get a domain when I start applying). https://roaldvds1993.wixsite.com/website

So I have been working constantly on this map, organising many competetive playtests itterating the layout untill this point. The testers really enjoyed playing this and I am happy myself with the layout as it is. I decided to leave it for what it is and find a Envrioment Artist to roll up his sleeves and make something beautifull out of this. However any gameplay related feedback is still welcome ofcourse!

New workshop link: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/fi…/?id=1710165868

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Thanks man! I have add my email to the bottom of the front page and removed the log page, it accidently got there. Guess recruiters get a quick look on my projects and contact info and can decide if they want to read more or not

@Dea thanks for the feedback, its really helpfull! Was recording Moonshine gameplay yesterday, but somehow my recording program made it laggy, so working on that ? any recording program you guys recommend?

I like the idea of the documentation and would love to write something about that. This is just a free website and think I have to switch to something more professional to make it more advanced, any suggestion for a great website I could use?

I have updated my portfolio with some new projects.

Would love to recieve some feedback (with thoughts of ever applying for a job as Junior Level Designer).