Action Blitz

Action Blitz

Overview

ROLE

Level Designer & World Builder

ABOUT

"Action Blitz" is a player-created FPS map for the Xonotic game, designed using Netradiant. It's a multiplayer team-based capture-the-flag map where players aim to capture the enemy team's flag and transport it back to their base for points until they achieve victory. The map features various weapons and corresponding ammunition for players to pick up, as well as cover and jump pads strategically placed within the environment to aid in combat.

Tool

Netradiant

Devlopment Time

6 Weeks

Platform

Team Size

Individual

Contribution

Highlights

Multiple paths and risk balance

The map features a central area where players are bound to encounter intense combat. However, there are multiple routes to access this central area, including several main routes with several sub-routes each, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Longer routes provide more cover but take more time to traverse, while shorter routes expose players to higher risks.

Verticality

This level emphasizes verticality and is designed to accommodate different player combat styles. Various areas cater to sniping advantages, while others favor close-quarters ambush tactics. Each area offers at least two different height levels for combat, and a central area provides a higher vantage point for sniping, although it's more exposed. This design encourages players to adapt their tactics based on the terrain and their preferred playstyle.

Fast-pacing

To preserve the "bunnyhopping" feature from the core Xonotic game, I rounded the edges of all wall surfaces in the level to prevent players from getting stuck while continuously moving backward or forward. Additionally, each route in the level includes a main pathway that allows for continuous high-speed movement, ensuring that this unique gameplay mechanic is retained.

Project Oblivion

Overview

ROLE

Level Designer & World Builder

ABOUT

"Project Oblivion" is a custom FPS map created in Netradiant for the Xonotic game. It serves as a multiplayer team deathmatch level where players earn points by eliminating members of the opposing team until victory is achieved. The map offers various weapons and ammunition pickups across its terrain, alongside cover elements, bounce pads, and teleporters to enhance gameplay dynamics.

Tool

Netradiant

Devlopment Time

4 Weeks

Platform

Team Size

Individual

Highlights

Different gameplay styles

The map caters to various player styles with areas for sniping, open spaces, and close-quarters combat with cover, allowing diverse strategies and gameplay.

Vertical dynamic spaces

The level comprises three stacked floors, each catering to different playstyles. Environmental tools allow vertical movement, and the middle floor's rotating walkway adds strategic depth to combat.

Risks and rewards

Power-ups have varying strengths and placements. Some are well-protected or high, others near gaps, with the lowest gap causing instant death, adding strategy to their acquisition.

(Technical) Level / Game Designer

laynezhang05@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/xinyu-layne-zhang/

Project Oblivion