CS 1.6 Mapping

Competitive Level Design & Architecture

• Contest Leadership: Achieved 1st Place in the prestigious mapping contest at CSM.dev with the map de_newyork, recognized for its layout balance and visual execution.

• Global Adoption: Created high-quality maps that achieved widespread popularity and are actively hosted on CS 1.6 servers globally, demonstrating enduring gameplay value and optimization.

• Full-Cycle Development: Executed the entire map creation process using Valve Hammer Editor: from blockout and BSP geometry construction to texturing, lighting (Rad/Light), and scripting game logic entities.

Technical Optimization & Gameplay Balance

• Engine Mastery: Deep understanding of the GoldSrc engine limitations and optimization techniques (controlling r_speeds, optimizing visibility leaflets/hints) to ensure high performance on varied hardware.

• Gameplay Flow: Designed balanced competitive layouts focused on timing, choke points, and tactical variety, refined through community feedback and playtesting.