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The Wizard's Manse is a group of mappers who decided to convert 5 maps from Counter-Strike to Quake 1. '''Link''' started up the project and he assembled this group comprising of '''QuakeR''', '''Qurnel''' and '''Lurq'''. Their goal is to create maps that could work for QuakeWorld 4on4.
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The Wizard's Manse is a group of mappers who decided to convert 5 maps from Counter-Strike to Quake 1. '''Link''' started up the project and he assembled this group comprising of '''QurneL''', '''QuakeR''' and '''Lurq'''. '''xstephx''' also joined and helped out. Their goal is to create maps that could work for QuakeWorld 4on4.
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
  
 
The conversions are not 1:1 and were never meant to be that either because CS and QW are 2 very different games. However, a lot of CS maps got good potential for QW gameplay and we looked at a lot of maps. We tried to find maps that could be nice for QW without changing too much of the maps identity: That narrowed it down pretty much.
 
The conversions are not 1:1 and were never meant to be that either because CS and QW are 2 very different games. However, a lot of CS maps got good potential for QW gameplay and we looked at a lot of maps. We tried to find maps that could be nice for QW without changing too much of the maps identity: That narrowed it down pretty much.
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However, it felt natural to convert the most famous FPS map in the world: dust2. Qurnel did a 1:1 - sizewise - conversion with the normal medevil quake textures and added heavy stacked weaponry. We are not sure it suits very well for 4on4, but for a large FFA map it should be great. You can download the map [https://upload.foppa.dk/files/dust2b1.zip HERE].
 
  
 
We selected these 5 maps for qw 4on4:
 
We selected these 5 maps for qw 4on4:
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* '''Dust2''' by Link.
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* '''Dust2''' by QurneL, xstephx, Link
 
* '''Italy''' by QuakeR.
 
* '''Italy''' by QuakeR.
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* '''Mirage''' by Qurnel.
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* '''Mirage''' by QurneL.
 
* '''Nuke''' by Link.
 
* '''Nuke''' by Link.
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* '''Cobble''' probably by Qurnel/QuakeR.
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* '''Cobble''' by Quaker.
 
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These are the main authors of the maps, but everyone contributes on all maps. '''Lurq''' is our map professor/rocket scientist and he contributes on all areas for all maps.
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These are the main authors of the maps, but everyone contributes. '''Lurq''' is our map professor/rocket scientist and he contributes on all areas.
  
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When we Quake-ify these maps we do so with QuakeWorld 4on4 in mind. Sometimes you need an extra wall/block to prevent a triple-anwalk distance, or you need to make an area smaller, or an L-junction instead of a straight line and so on. However, all the paths are the same, they go from A to B in the same way as the original maps, maybe with some adjustments a few places.  
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When we Quake-ify these maps we do so with QuakeWorld 4on4 in mind. Sometimes you need an extra wall/block to prevent a very long distance, or you need to make an area smaller, or an L-junction instead of a straight line and so on. However, all the paths are the same, they go from A to B in the same way as the original maps, maybe with some adjustments a few places.  
  
 
But if you played CS on these maps, you won't have to learn the routes, you know them already. The next step would be to learn the item placements and form your tactics after that.
 
But if you played CS on these maps, you won't have to learn the routes, you know them already. The next step would be to learn the item placements and form your tactics after that.
  
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In August 2022 '''Qlan War 3''' starts signups for a 5 map tournament with these 5 maps. The tour starts in September 2022 and '''it will be a draft tournament'''. We're trying to raise a prize pool of around 3000 EUR for this event with a likely payout to the top 6 teams (24 players). 1000 EUR already got raised for it.
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Map pages:
  
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The maps are done "when they are done". However, some of the maps are close to release/beta-testing and you can already enjoy some screenshots below. Currently you can see screenshots of '''Mirage''', '''Italy''' and '''Dust2'''. The '''Nuke''' rebuild is done but not textured yet and '''Cobble''' is waiting for project start. We will add more screens here as we go forward.
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[https://www.quakeworld.nu/wiki/Italy Italy]<br>
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[https://www.quakeworld.nu/wiki/Mirage_map Mirage]<br>
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[https://www.quakeworld.nu/wiki/Nuke Nuke]<br>
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[https://www.quakeworld.nu/wiki/Qobblestone Qobblestone]<br>
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[https://www.quakeworld.nu/wiki/Dust2 Dust2]
  
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All maps will be released before summer. Some of them very soon.
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''Edit 18.09.2024. All maps are now done with final versions (beta testing over) at map pages.''
  
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==Gallery==
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==Closure==
  
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The screenshots are "as is". Textures, lighting and details are under construction.
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Finally in March of 2024 there was a draft tournament that displayed all of the maps as [[Qenya_War_Tournament_3|Qenya War Tournament 3]] was launched. After the tour the 2 best teams did a showmatch and played all 5 maps. Both QW HUB Demos and stream with casting on YouTube. Enjoy:
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Map 1 - [https://hub.quakeworld.nu/games/?demoId=39378 Qobblestone] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgfwfgSwzBk YouTube VOD]<br>
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dust_center.png
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Map 2 - [https://hub.quakeworld.nu/games/?demoId=39385 Italy] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBOxTTWwY6M YouTube VOD]<br>
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Map 3 - [https://hub.quakeworld.nu/games/?demoId=39392 Mirage] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cI05YXodGSo YouTube VOD]<br>
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Map 4 - [https://hub.quakeworld.nu/games/?demoId=39405 Dust2] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_v197d2LKk YouTube VOD]<br>
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Map 5 - [https://hub.quakeworld.nu/games/?demoId=39410 Nuke] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zuxpstHwQg YouTube VOD]<br>
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italy_V.jpg
 
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 18 September 2024

[e][h]The Wizard's Manse
Wizard team.png
Founder:
Flag no.gif Link
Founded:
2022
Type:
Group of mappers

The Wizard's Manse is a group of mappers who decided to convert 5 maps from Counter-Strike to Quake 1. Link started up the project and he assembled this group comprising of QurneL, QuakeR and Lurq. xstephx also joined and helped out. Their goal is to create maps that could work for QuakeWorld 4on4.

Information

The conversions are not 1:1 and were never meant to be that either because CS and QW are 2 very different games. However, a lot of CS maps got good potential for QW gameplay and we looked at a lot of maps. We tried to find maps that could be nice for QW without changing too much of the maps identity: That narrowed it down pretty much.

We selected these 5 maps for qw 4on4:

  • Dust2 by QurneL, xstephx, Link
  • Italy by QuakeR.
  • Mirage by QurneL.
  • Nuke by Link.
  • Cobble by Quaker.


These are the main authors of the maps, but everyone contributes. Lurq is our map professor/rocket scientist and he contributes on all areas.

When we Quake-ify these maps we do so with QuakeWorld 4on4 in mind. Sometimes you need an extra wall/block to prevent a very long distance, or you need to make an area smaller, or an L-junction instead of a straight line and so on. However, all the paths are the same, they go from A to B in the same way as the original maps, maybe with some adjustments a few places.

But if you played CS on these maps, you won't have to learn the routes, you know them already. The next step would be to learn the item placements and form your tactics after that.

Map pages:

Italy
Mirage
Nuke
Qobblestone
Dust2

Edit 18.09.2024. All maps are now done with final versions (beta testing over) at map pages.

Closure

Finally in March of 2024 there was a draft tournament that displayed all of the maps as Qenya War Tournament 3 was launched. After the tour the 2 best teams did a showmatch and played all 5 maps. Both QW HUB Demos and stream with casting on YouTube. Enjoy:

Map 1 - Qobblestone - YouTube VOD
Map 2 - Italy - YouTube VOD
Map 3 - Mirage - YouTube VOD
Map 4 - Dust2 - YouTube VOD
Map 5 - Nuke - YouTube VOD


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