More Sand Than Oil

by Ryan JL on 2023/10/25 at 22:06
Posted In: Games
Screenshot from Quake

More Sand Than Oil is my contribution to Quake Brutalist Jam 2.

Atmosphere and visuals were my focus for this one. I brought it to life with some custom rain sound effects, as well as blending sand with concrete brutalism. Of course, throwing in a few references to Front 242 didn’t hurt either.

I have to admit that playing the first Quake Brutalist Jam was one of the things that made me pursue Quake mapping. I’ve played mods for Quake for a very long time while lurking just outside of the community, but never thought that about making my own. Then, I was presented with a stunning collection of art pieces that people were bringing to life inside this old game.

I found and downloaded Trenchbroom, and I was hooked.

Some notes on inspiration and my process for this map follow below.

Screenshot of Quake, showing the silver keycard at the end of a sand-covered room.
Screenshot from Quake, showing an area with circular windows looking outside to the sky & mountains.
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Die Farbe (The Color)

by Ryan JL on 2023/08/19 at 14:17
Posted In: Games

I have a new map for Quake out, this time as part of FireBlu Jam! It’s a small Runic themed map that I planned and put together over about 2 days.

As is the case with Doom’s fireblu texture, this jam is full of alternating red and blue textures, and at times, flashing lights.

Overall, there are some maps with some really smart use of these textures. Of particular note is Fire Is Raging Eagerly. Blu Lingers Underneath. by IceColdTofu, FIREBLU Infestation by Avix, and Rottensweet by Adib Murad.

Updates:

This map has also been updated to better support co-op play (along with the rest of the pack). Also, if you have issues with photosensitivity, there is an alternative version in the Slipseer discussion tab that does without the animated red-blue texture.

Trailer by Common Cold
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