Func_Msgboard: Zaka Interview

Posted by vb on 2004/11/09 22:09:15

Over on BesMella.Quake I have posted an interview I did recently with accomplished mapper Zaka, responsible for maps such as Skull, CMT1, Schloss, Dam2, Legolin, Yber... The list goes on. Here's is a snippet of what he had to say:

VB: When & how did you get into Quake?:

Zaka: Hmmmmm... I remember drooling for Quake before it was published. I had read some hype about it and how cool the single player campaign would be. It turned out to be quite different but I still liked it.

And another:

VB: What do you think makes a great Quake map?

Zaka: The hard one:) My opinions about the issue change and develope all the time as I feel I am learning a little more about QW bit by bit. Main thing is that different kind of maps can be good in different ways.

Check it out Here.
http://www.besmella-quake.com/columns/Comments.asp?NewsId=446996981383015655787037

Bleh

#1 posted by Vondur on 2004/11/10 01:32:16

i'd like to see screenshots of the maps first.... (i mean zaka's webby)

Zaka Rules

#2 posted by Blitz on 2004/11/10 02:05:04

Skull is the epitome of an addictive Quakeworld map...but it's not like 18_box_dmm4.bsp either -- it's well balanced and well thought out with good looks.

Haven't really played the other ones too much, but schloss looked incredible the one time I ran around in it. Also I've seen one of your CS maps on a few servers, so cheers to Zaka :)

#3 posted by Jago on 2004/11/10 03:17:11

Skull and CMT1 are pretty good. From gameplay POV, skull is one of the best 1on1 maps. I am ought to try Schloss at some point, been hearing lots of good things about it.

I Think I Remember This.

#4 posted by Shambler on 2004/11/10 04:11:07

Isn't Schloss the very cool looking castle one??

But yeah the news item needs linx0rage.

Umm Yeah.

#5 posted by Shambler on 2004/11/10 04:20:20

That's the one. Schloss is beautiful. Skull less so but looks fun to play.

Good interview, some useful thoughts in designing there.

Nice to hear about these "unsung" guys.

Zaka Rules :)

#6 posted by Trinca on 2004/11/10 05:22:07

I always love his work that�s why the first waypoints that i try to do was two of is maps Skull and Schloss i love those to and the waypoints are also good lots of fun playing!!! I love a lot of this man work keep making peaces of art like you do...

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