Mapper/Level-Designer - Source Engine (Back Online)
About me
Hello there! I'm known as thebluecrusader on Steam and on GmodStore, I am a Mapper and design maps for Garry's Mod & Source Engine for Community Servers and have around 4 Years Experience. I noticed there's still a lot of requests for mappers & mapping jobsd for new community server cropping up ever so often so I figured I'd make a newer thread.
Wait, Wasn't This Thread Online Before?
I have reposted this thread as I have now found interest in returning to Garry's Mod mapping and map work after a long hiatus and break from the Source Engine, I will use my old work as reference to serve as purpose for hiring. My other GmodStore profile can be referred to here to see my past positive reputation: Old Profile
But please contact me via this profile, sometimes I dont always check it or reply to messages, so Contacting me on Steam is better and I will reply within a few hours if i am not online.
Budget
I typically start off the default map budget of $100-$150+ on here which may be higher based on the scale and concept of the project, some maps go from $100 - $500, it really depends how youre stretching the limits of the source engine or my time, although personally, the maximum project I've worked on is $200. I've worked with a lot of server owners and made maps for a lot of communities. The price is negotiable depending on the size of the map & complexity of concept and/or features & time-frame but that's generally the starting price.
My Experience
I've been mapping for around Four-Five years, offering my services on GmodStore & Coderhire for a few years. I've made maps for different types of servers such as a Walking Dead Roleplay, Medieval/Fantasy Roleplay & SchoolRP. I've played Garry's Mod for around 9-10 years and have owned many different servers myself throughout this time, accruing around a total of 4,000 hours.
Terms/Things I won't Do
If the original creator of a map you need editing does not give their consent, I will not do map edits of that map. This mean you will need the original VMF from the creator otherwise not only will it cause internal map issues, but you do not have permission. It's easy to spot a decompiled VMF Map file when it's full of different issues.
Why choose me over others?
I have attached some of my more recent projects to show examples of quality of work and can provide feedback from the past. I'm a very honest person and stick to my word and task so if you have a good vision, I'm sure we can talk! You can also look at my Profile screenshots to see some very early stage development on a map project I just started.
Time
I prefer to work on more of a flexible time frame to make sure the final product isn't rushed and is good quality, however if you have a specific time frame due to having a large community or another reason, we can make it work. Obviously, I do have other commitments and work to do so I can't spend all waking hours on mapping, but I can devote a couple of hours each day to make sure the job gets done.
Payment
When choosing to work with me, I prefer to set jobs up via GmodStore regardless of being contacted through Steam or this site to make sure they are tracked and there is a history of jobs as well as feedback being able to be left on both sides. This also gives me more security when working with clients who may try to pull a scam. This is why with most clients, a payment option is preferrable where both the client and myself are happy such as Paying half up front and the rest upon completion or upon progress intervals.
Work Examples
RP_Flattywood Academy - A SchoolRP project I worked on, this project is not finished and is a work in progress with seasonal updates, it was intended for SchoolRP servers
Clients I've worked for in the past from this community (Coderhire/ScriptFodder/GmodStore)
I WILL ADD MORE IMAGES FOR THE PROJECTS BELOW WHEN I FIND THE BACKUP OF MY OLD PORTFOLIO SITE
- BC BEST (Sandbox Deathmatch Gamemode Map Project)
- Seba (Walking Dead RP Prison Map - Early Version)
- Max (Server Configuration - Non Mapping)
- extra.game (Breaking Bad Roleplay Building Prefabs for his map)
Contact me
The best way to contact me is via Steam, although I do read Private Messages on this site or replies on the forum, it's infrequent and may take me a while to get back to you. I'm usually available on Steam, and if I'm not I will most likely receive messages via mobile which I will get back to you asap on. Sometimes if I am online, I am not always at my PC but I will issue a response as soon as I am able to. You can find my profile by clicking on my name on this page and adding me on Steam from my Scriptfodder profile. Please leave a comment on my Steam profile mentioning the reason you are adding me for.