Level | Con Thien

In the rain, mud, and artillery, the U.S Marines and PAVN forces fight over the northern most outpost in South Vietnam - Con Thien, "The Hill of Angels", in close quarter combat and head-on assaults. Under daily bombardment the U.S Marines fortified this low but strategic hill that overlooks the demilitarized zone in an attempt to frustrate PAVN infiltration efforts into South Vietnam.
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A custom map for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam I made in my spare time using many of the existing game assets and creating new ones. Several characteristics drew me to this scenario: the firebase itself is spread out with open ground inbetween the dugouts and firing positions offering more variety in gameplay in what would usually be a more confined and cluttered space. I find hills provide a clear and discernible objective and give a sense of accomplishment as both sides ascend to the top for one last hold out battle. The dark reddish soil and the dull green foliage is distinct to this area of Vietnam separating it from colour schemes in other maps. And the featureless landscape lacking rice fields and jungle is not the Vietnam players often get to see and experience. A map of this scale and detail usually takes 3 solid months, slightly more if I make additional props. I do everything from the research and design, to art passing and lighting, creating my own props, and optimization.