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[UE4] Darksiders 3 Art Dump

The Horse Strangler posted a topic in 3D, November 27

Hello Mapcore peeps, it's ya boi Horse Strangler aka BananaSandbags aka BillGatesFan69.

Been working on this one for around two years now with the talented folks over at Gunfire Games. The game releases tonight (at the time of writing this post). Darksiders 3 is a Adventure/RPG hack and slash. A lot of the art here focused on a semi-stylized PBR look. It's not quite Blizzard hand painterly, but it's seen a lot of inspiration from it. Was a fun time transitioning that look and style to a pbr heavy engine like UE4. I plan to do a writieup of some of the interesting art challenges we faced working on the game for the site in the near future, so keep an eye out for that one!

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FMPONE, November 27

Post in [WIP] de_aurelia (remake)

Serialmapper posted a post in a topic, November 1

I replaced the initial water texture with a texture made by @Yanzl, also i replaced those "dust" palms with pines, also made by him, and oleanders.

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Radu, November 2

Post in Yanzl's Source Emporium

Yanzl posted a post in a topic, October 31

Yanzl is showing us a comprehensive process for making a color correction file in Photoshop.

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'RZL, November 1

Post in [CS:GO] de_highlands (WIP)

ElectroSheep posted a post in a topic, October 8

Well I wanted to wait a bit longer to have more to show but as it's progressing very slowly, here are some shots from almost finished areas. I spent last month to update the art with better texture work and detail, and also optimisation (if combine props works...) hope you will like it.

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FMPONE, October 8

One Choice (csgo walking simulator)

zombi posted a topic in 3D, September 26

Hey, I just want to say that I finally finished the project.

It's short (5 minutes) walking simulator in CSGO.

You can check it out and let me know what you think about it.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1523314968

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'RZL, September 27

Post in [TF2] Ctf_frosty

ElectroSheep posted a post in a topic, September 7

Hello guys !

It's done !!! yeah !!!

It's available here on the workshop, made a new upload to celebrate this rare moment.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1505740227

PLEASE LIKE §§§

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Radu, September 7

Post in Overwatch

[HP] posted a post in a topic, August 22

Control point map out on PTR today, set in Busan, Korea!
Each 3 points feature a different distinct theme: City, Temple and MEKA Base. The design of each point should feel very different with varying environment hazards and vertical elements. Go check it out!

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FMPONE, August 22

Post in CS:GO Workshop: Weapon Finishes

Thurnip posted a post in a topic, March 1

Hello Guys, how are you? Today i posted two skins i made as a collaboration with a friend
here's a preview:

If you like it, here's the workshop link: http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=1316560642

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FMPONE, July 12

Post in WIP in WIP, post your level screenshots!

grapen posted a post in a topic, June 20

UE4 scene

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Radu, June 25

Compile Pal - Easily configurable Source map compiling

ruarai posted a topic in 3D, September 8, 2014

Compile Pal is the amazing assistant for Source that makes compiling your maps a breeze.

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FMPONE, June 24

[TF2] Ctf_frosty

ElectroSheep posted a topic in 3D, July 26, 2011

Time to make a thread for my next tf2map.

Still a lot of work (and a looot of optimisation). It's a classic ctf map (2 base, 2 flag and 3 point win) with a large middle battle zone.

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FMPONE, May 28

Case Study: Dark Souls 3's Tutorial & Attempts At Increasing Accessibility

soultron posted a topic in 3D, April 15, 2016

We've all had moments where we play a section of a game, and just sit back, saying to ourselves, "damn, that was really well designed!"

I recently had that kind of moment after completing the tutorial in Dark Souls 3. I enjoyed it so much that I replayed it 3 or 4 times from the beginning, screencapping as much as possible, and attempting to understand what the designers attempted to do and why it worked out so well.

I wrote a lengthy post about it, especially after having been inspired by the Push & Pull series that was recently featured on Mapcore.

You can find the post here: http://www.panecasio.com/blog/2016/4/13/dark-souls-3-cemetery-of-ash

I'll forewarn you by saying this is a really long read, but I littered it with illustrative screenshots, so I hope it's not too dry. (I still think I need an editor!)

Interested in hearing what my fellow design-minded people think of the the tutorial in Dark Souls 3, if you've played it.

PS: yes, @cashed, I am finally done writing this and am going to work on my CS map again.

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'RZL, May 25

[Due Process] Multiplayer FPS Level Designer

Due Process posted a topic in Job Postings, May 14

We're looking for a level designer to work on our upcoming tactical FPS Due Process. This position is onsite and will require you to be local to Seattle. This is a paid position and relocation assistance is possible.

To apply for the position, send an email with your resume and a link to your portfolio to [email protected] or you can check our the listing at https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/cap/view/628059980/?pathWildcard=628059980&trk=mcm

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FMPONE, May 14

Yanzl's Source Emporium

Yanzl posted a topic in 3D, May 9

Hey, I've decided to make a topic where I'll put together all the links to different stuff I've released for Source/CS:GO.

Assets

Assets from my CS:GO maps. Free for non-commercial use as long as you give appropriate credit.

Breach

Newly released assets from Breach! Over 600 models and over 100 materials. Includes a zoo map.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsfp5kobdv22voa/Breach.zip?dl=0

Thrill

Assets from Thrill. Includes a zoo map.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tkgw959whnubnla/Thrill.zip?dl=0

Cruise

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q3ybhzd1p2q522t/Cruise.zip?dl=0

Resort

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dwasa7bs5g3wo1a/Resort.zip?dl=0

Zoo

https://www.dropbox.com/s/xehbw0k67tximp4/Zoo.zip?dl=0

Castle

https://www.dropbox.com/s/e76x6st0nsbpafq/Castle.zip?dl=0

Water Pack

Collection of 4 different water textures that work both on high and low shader settings. Free to modify.

https://gortnar.com/vmt/liquids.zip

Source Engine Tools

Streamline the Source engine workflow. Mostly substance stuff.

Substance Shaders (and templates)

Newly updated shaders for Substance Designer and Substance Painter. Supports Diffuse, Envmap reflection, Specular reflection, Glossiness, Metallic (Diffuse tint), Fresnel ranges and LightmappedGeneric mode. Also includes Painter templates and export presets and a glossiness wizard filter for Painter that can be used to create glossiness and envmap mask maps from specular mask or roughness.

https://gortnar.com/vmt/sbs_shaders.zip

https://gortnar.com/vmt/painter_templates.zip

VMT Editor

PBR to Source

A substance file and a VMT template that aim to match the PBR look as close as possible in Source (still a long way off). I don't suggest relying on this to make your materials (learn how Source handles materials instead), but it does an alright job with any PBR materials you might want to use in Source. Note that this converter only works on VertexLitGeneric. There's a brush version included but it requires manual tweaking based on the material.

https://gortnar.com/vmt/pbr_to_source.zip

If you have any questions, ask away!

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'RZL, May 10

[Gmod] rp_wildwest

GrillusRetardus posted a topic in 3D, April 15

I just released an RP map that I've been working on since late November.
Steam workshop link

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'RZL, April 20

Post in WIP in WIP, post your level screenshots!

Oskmos posted a post in a topic, April 19

Started working on the actual map now!
Im posting progress pics on my Twitter (where I also post stuff about my indiegame that im building by myself (plz follow me))

https://twitter.com/Oskmos

Cheers!

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'RZL, April 20

Post in [CSGO] de_ruby

catfood posted a post in a topic, May 11, 2017

Catfood's shares some screenshots of his newest creation 'de_ruby'! Check them out!
https://www.mapcore.org/topic/20374-csgo-de_ruby/?do=findComment&comment=431310

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'RZL, April 20

[CS:GO] Chalice (Wingman)

grapen posted a topic in 3D, April 16

I just published 'Chalice' to the workshop, a small Wingman map inspired by a fortification in northen Italy, and a spin-off to my earlier map Scepter. Assets from 7 different maps came together to make this: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1362837520

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Radu, April 16

Post in WIP in WIP, post your level screenshots!

Vorontsov posted a post in a topic, March 20

I have not posted here for a good while. I'm putting in the effort to learn UE4, so here's what I've been working on. Crits are welcome if you got any.

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Radu, March 20

Post in WIP in WIP, post your level screenshots!

Corvus posted a post in a topic, March 11

A wip scene

Any suggestions on how to improve it will be appreciated

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'RZL, March 11

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS Declared!

FMPONE posted a topic in Mapcore's CS:GO Mapping Contest 2017, February 19

Grand Finalist Maps Have been declared in our latest CS:GO Mapping Contest!

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FMPONE, February 23

A NEW HOPE: Will2k's Dying Light Single-player campaign [WIP]

will2k posted a topic in 3D, January 26

Greetings
I'm now developing a full fledged single player campaign titled " A New Hope".

Now onto the screenshots

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FMPONE, January 26

[VR] From Other Suns

The Horse Strangler posted a topic in 3D, January 10

Hey guys, been working on this over at gunfire games for a while and we recently released it last year in november. (#recently)

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FMPONE, January 10

Post in [CS:GO] DE_Breach - Released!

Yanzl posted a post in a topic, December 23, 2017

Hey guys, the map pretty much almost done, so here's one last update before release.

Also to those that have played on the map, don't forget to submit your signatures (send a picture of your signature written with a thicker pen or with a tablet)

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'RZL, December 23, 2017

[TF2] Shoreleave

Freyja posted a topic in 3D, December 22, 2017

Hey all,

Just wanted to show off this new map I worked on with a friend. It's been in development for nearly two years with ups and downs but we finally got to a point we're happy to release it!

You can check out a neat little trailer we made up or the screenshots below. Thanks for taking a look!

Workshop link: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1238849347

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'RZL, December 22, 2017

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