"Dark Citadel" - Custom Multiplayer Quake Map

Software used: Trenchbroom, Quakespasm

Made: September 2023 - October 2023

Play it here: 

GitHub Repo: samanthag168/QuakeMap (github.com) 

My Process 

• Designed layouts suited for a multiplayer deathmatch. 

• Came up with a theme for the map, and designed rooms, areas, and hallways based on the theme.

• Blocked out and iterated designs. 

• Playtested my blockout map twice. 

• Redesigned layout based on player feedback. 

• Designed focal points and landmarks to serve as callouts and contested points. 

• Positioned health, ammo, and weapon pickups to draw players to contested areas and encourage the use of the whole map.

• Added textures to evoke the map's theme and create a sense of place.

• Added lighting to guide players and create atmosphere.

• Added cover in map to prevent sightlines from being too long. 

Process Journal

For a more in-depth explanation on my design process, I created a wiki on my GitHub repository that journals my progress as I made my map: 

Home · samanthag168/QuakeMap Wiki (github.com) 

Blockout Map Demo 

Below is a video walkthrough I made for my map's blockout. This is the final blockout before my first lighting and texture pass. 

Textures

More info here: Quake Wiki: Texturing 

I used the following WADS: Rune Resized, Wizard, Undying, and Deadmeat. These WADS were found on Quaddicted.