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Tom joined Nov 26, 2004

Since 2004 I've taught myself, and others, in just about every discipline the Source engine offers (shaders are the last big exception). I'm particularly proficient in mapping, writing, choreography and audio scripting. I'm always happy to dip into a project and offer some advice, so PM me!

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The six steps of creation

Jun 14, 2008 The Soap Box Article 7 comments

Scott McCloud's "six steps of creation" have been a revelation to me. Here's why they ought to be for you as well.

DIPRIP's Timid Victory

Mar 08, 2008 D.I.P.R.I.P. Article 14 comments

DIPRIP's first release has been a success - but it needs to use its new momentum to capitalise on that fact.

The Making of: Chivalry is Not Dead

Jan 17, 2008 Chivalry is Not Dead Article 0 comments

Adventure Gamers has published an “Adventure Architect” series by Deirdra Kiai, detailing the making of her one-woman game Chivalry is Not Dead.

NightFall

Sep 05, 2006 NightFall: Initiation Interview 11 comments

If Half-Life 2 has a sleeper hit, NightFall is it. Nigredo Studios' single-player epic has been in development since late 2004, and having switched to...

Changing the Game

Feb 22, 2006 Garrys Mod Interview 33 comments

Mod of the Year might seem like a monumental achievement for any normal mod team. Yet when it is taken in the context of the steamrolling popularity of...

KZMOD Interview

Dec 11, 2005 Kreedz Climbing Interview 13 comments

The culmination of several years of community spirit, KZMOD is all about reaching the top of a map - not the top of a scoreboard. We spoke to design lead...

Surviving Next-Gen Modding

Dec 01, 2005 Counter-Strike Article 54 comments

Next-gen games are coming. As gamers, they mean glorious high-definition graphics. But as modders, they mean enormous increases to workload and time...