Hi! Potential new mapper here

[Neoptolemus]

Just thought I'd introduce myself since I applied for the position of mapper for the new Source version, and have been given a trial run by Kuroneko to see if I'm up to the job. Hopefully you'll be seeing me around a lot more in the future.

My real name is Richard, but my handle is Neoptolemus most of the time. I've been mapping for BSP-based engines since the original quake though I've done some Unreal mapping as well. I have been involved in several projects for both HL1 and HL2, though I have the habit of applying for doomed projects that never get released. My latest effort was Mistmod, a pirate-themed mod which broke up a few months ago and most of the team moved over to PvK2, though I decided not to because I had exams coming up and felt I didn't have the time to dedicate to anything.

Here are some examples of the maps I made for Mistmod:




I decided to donate these maps to the PvK2 team to use and abuse as they see fit, so maybe when they have their first release you might recognise bits and pieces if you try it out.

Anyway, just thought I'd say hi in case I get into the team. I've been tasked with making a start on the new thornlands, so hopefully that will go well If you wanna ask me anything then go for it!

 

[FUCHEN]

Welcome to the forums, have you got any HL1 map screenies?



Im a 3d modeler but this is one of the hl1 maps ive made previously.

 

[Tradion]

my comment, "hired"

 

[Neoptolemus]

Welcome to the forums, have you got any HL1 map screenies?



Im a 3d modeler but this is one of the hl1 maps ive made previously.

Unfortunately I don't, I haven't done any HL1 mapping for a while, and most of the maps I made for it were counter-strike speedball maps, small arena-type maps. Not really much to show off. I made half a map for Natural Selection though, but I doubt I'll be able to find it since this was about 2 years ago and I've made much better things since then.

I'll have a look at that screenie once imageshack stops being broken

Thanks for the welcome to you both

 

[Thothie]

Wow... Seeing that screenshot makes me want to start over on my perpetually suspended CO_TOTORO Project. Blah, no telling when I'll get back to that.

You still got the BSP for that map? I'd like to see it... Get a feel for how you put together the Japanese theme and all. What mod is that for?

 

[Kuroneko]

You still got the BSP for that map? I'd like to see it... Get a feel for how you put together the Japanese theme and all. What mod is that for?

that pic reminds mne of that one samuri mod that was being done by some school.....that bombed so hard.

 

[J-M v2.5.5]

Samurai Legends was the name, I believe.

 

[ceriux]

nice looking map thothie

 

[BioRage]

Hmm.. mabye i should try mapping for thothie the source team xD ... when ever im not lazy and finish exams xD

 

[Tao]

Wow, your maps are really good Neoptolemus, I especially like the first one.
By the way, just an idea, I don't understand very much about mapping, but is it possible to transfer some of these maps into the mod(source)?

In thornlands 1 gate is still unused

 

[Vomica7]

Wow, your maps are really good Neoptolemus, I especially like the first one.
By the way, just an idea, I don't understand very much about mapping, but is it possible to transfer some of these maps into the mod(source)?

In thornlands 1 gate is still unused

no its not, it would require taking everything from halflife 2 and then putting it into hl1.
painstaking effort to edit the textures into applicable sizes would take for ever and it looks like he has alot of displacements (terrain) which isnt a tool in half-life so he would have to remake the ground and that would cause your ping/fps to skydive like crazy and besides... you cant take anything from hl2 and put it into hl1 for it is illegal.

 

[Tao]

I said in (source) :roll: