Brett Austin
Project Terminus - A Source Engine Map
Steam Workshop Page (Click Image Below to Visit)
Project Summary
Project Terminus is a playable Source Engine map created for the PC game known as Garry's Mod. The map is inspired by the cyberpunk genre and aims to create an immersive, dreary environment through the setting of a small apartment. The ideal audience is users of a digital platform known as Steam with access to Garry's Mod. The method of showcasing the project is through the use of Steam Workshop, which allows users to upload custom content such as maps.
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Primary Softwares Used Include:
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Valve Hammer Editor (Source SDK 2013 Version)
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VIDE (Valve Integrated Development Environment)
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VTF Edit
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Photoshop
Map Photo Gallery
Upon the first week of releasing the map, it's received thousands of downloads and been propelled to the top of the Steam workshop for the game, ranking in among the most popular addons of the week. There are many categories of addons and hundreds of addons released weekly, meaning for this to take 1 of the 9 spots at the top is proof of its popularity.
View of the entry area, plus a small closet off to the side. This is where the player spawns in upon loading the map. As soon as they spawn, a light ambient indoor sound is played.
View of neighboring skyscrapers and an animated billboard. The city past the balcony is a 3D skybox that allows objects to be scaled 16x higher than normal
Upon the first week of releasing the map, it's received thousands of downloads and been propelled to the top of the Steam workshop for the game, ranking in among the most popular addons of the week. There are many categories of addons and hundreds of addons released weekly, meaning for this to take 1 of the 9 spots at the top is proof of its popularity.