https://www.maximreyes.com/about daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/009f3ccc-ba22-4ca6-8a37-ed1c989a8a51/JelkoLuiten.jpeg About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/c3c55ca9-f268-4b1b-95ba-008f5938a63f/BojanPetkovski.jpeg About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/34f72e47-bdff-4744-af05-b78bf2e9de3e/KylianSchuilenburg.jpeg About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/89e37bf1-3b93-4b0b-9096-58dfb29d5548/IliyaKaradzhinova.jpeg About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/8244bd22-6cd3-4ac2-b957-59d8f194ecb2/DaanDerkx.jpeg About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/4ac6cb54-c699-4ad7-a838-a38be3c35453/MaraPop.jpeg About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/69aa329e-6132-4990-b9b8-55662758bc53/SimeonGospodinov.png About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/63db58fa-944c-4d44-a5fa-6dfab09bd5e7/Profile+Picture+v2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/d0bdad3a-4dcf-432d-b943-db2bb7ceb56d/UnrealEngineIcon.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/ac3a0a20-9a96-4abd-9079-f0020a2bd69c/P4V+Icon.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/c03ee523-df98-4df2-8b87-312c181f0542/TrenchBroom.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/d0f4345b-1adc-44e5-b27a-bb7fd532e86f/MiroIcon.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/d2f2b2d1-f7e8-4d91-b6eb-a1140544c9a1/Clip+Studio+Paint+Icon.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/a35020c8-edfe-44ea-a74d-39e238464f7d/PremiereProIcon.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/644154d4-c759-4a7d-88c0-a2882bd0f792/OfficeIcon.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/d6481779-a035-4e7f-852d-83d29ab66d5c/TrelloIcon.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/28ef4a19-fae4-4663-8288-103d411f8893/CodecksIcon.png https://www.maximreyes.com/the-eclipsed-sanctum daily 0.75 2026-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1615225337376-36JM1AX4C0NIC32WNXXU/Rectangle+26.jpg The Eclipsed Sanctum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/9095cbf8-9368-4230-bee1-93d7411ff57b/FloorplanAnnotated.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/87c8e332-f9b8-4f06-a2cd-435f57dfb55f/Nodemap.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/695b4d87-5103-440b-83b3-6802934b89b1/TES+Mood+Image+2.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/f946d33d-7f3b-4c84-a316-622df2fbe3f4/LightingExperimentations2.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/e8ee1e05-a4b7-4b22-82f4-2a3c4e656306/CorridorLighting.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/a20f80f5-e358-4f81-bef7-083ba6b7e064/ModularKit.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/2cbfa2b7-dbce-48ac-b5ff-33fe284781b2/ScriptedSequences.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761237344038-PZ2HFWXOU47F435Z20NS/SanctumIteration1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v1 Initial block-out of the Sanctum. This room should give a sense of grandeur to the player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763916748606-K54QF9FNH3A4MPQ8AK0T/SanctumAnnotation1_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v1 From the entrance of the room, the player can clearly see the door that they must get to. To assist the player, I placed the enemies on the left to push them along the golden path on the right. Lastly, I am also giving the player a glimpse of the boss fight later on in the level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464767653-7A9BVJ1EY6DNJ2BOOF88/Sanctum2+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v2 I started with lighting passes early in the process to evaluate the player experience, ensuring that it adds to the experience, rather than being an annoyance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763917084171-DYDVAOPXNKQVJ8DMJIOX/SanctumAnnotation2_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v2 Players thought that the room was too large and not meaningfully filled. As a result, I shrank down the size of the room. I used different techniques, such as tall columns, and a hidden ceiling through lighting, to achieve a feeling of grandiosity. The bait and switch pulls the player into the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762465978975-P0KMUWQGMILEAIFE8734/Sanctum3+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v3 I improved the lighting and readability based on playtesting data. The goal is clearly visible again from the player’s entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763931874458-GEZST10KBQF0HEL9LJJP/SanctumAnnotation3_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v3 A secret was added to reward exploration, alongside hidden pick-ups behind the back columns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464777595-50RYE3CBVINOBQ6QFF8P/Sanctum4+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v4 Textures were added, and the lighting was accommodated for the new look. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763931874950-4F0LIHRYVZM1IJL3I6UL/SanctumAnnotation4_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v4 Textures were added, and the lighting was adjusted to accommodate for the new look. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529487423-SA99DLN141N5VDXDECVQ/DoubleElevator1+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Double Elevator v1 Initial block-out of the Double Elevator. The intention for this room is to provide progressive combat on multiple layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764690406171-J6BGK9HOLUKIWNKYRN1X/DoubleElevator1+Annotated.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v1 The blue path shows the intended player path. Alternatively, the player can also pick up the Rocket Launcher and rocket jump between the floors, shown in green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529491039-31S8RFDGH8KF9WIBB9B5/DoubleElevator2+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Double Elevator v2 I did a first lighting pass. For this room, I wanted the light to come from holes in the roof to create a gloomy yet inviting atmosphere. The light source that’s coming from the top of the room also subtly guides the player upwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764690406173-3TO10UT341J44U59X40L/DoubleElevator2+Annotated.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v2 Players felt that the combat came all at once on the first floor. Following this feedback, I adjusted the enemy placements to be more spread out. I also implemented a wave system so that the combat flowed more naturally. The Rocket Launcher has now been placed at the bottom to pull the player into the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529493938-16HWJU3LDNZ4UMQ3QWJW/DoubleElevator3+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Double Elevator v3 I iterated on the lighting to improve readability in the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764937417805-8301KS4GG79V8ND9EJ3X/DoubleElevator3+Annotated+v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v3 During playtests, players were overwhelmed by the combat on the first floor and frustratingly kept falling off. I enlarged the platform and pushed the trigger forwards to allow for more breathing space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529500222-C7Y5XKUDHC3KGASU814X/DoubleElevator4+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Double Elevator v4 Textures were added, and the lighting was changed to accommodate for the new look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764937417956-WLW5CIWHQNNZ16SMRGKQ/DoubleElevator4+Annotated+v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - Sanctum v4 I increased the size of the first floor after further playtesting. There are now holes in the roof, from which the natural lighting comes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394178408-70YXA27H1E6LKWZ7QLAT/YellowArmourSecret0.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 0) The area is dark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394178695-LWSAZ9OYT3AY8VDIXRPT/YellowArmourSecret1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 1) The player shoots the hidden button. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394181841-2UJ2UQVUE3K2690ADE2B/YellowArmourSecret2.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 2) "A Yellow Armour has spawned" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394181914-BM7OA27ELJT08TIRPRNF/YellowArmourSecret3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 3) The location is subtly lit up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394183921-ULTRWVC5JNC48K4JBTL7/YellowArmourSecret4.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 4) The player finds the Yellow Armour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396333149-SPRHK5TX9ZY5M4DBCFVE/CageLighting1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 1) Light comes from the centre of the cage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396331801-YQEFOV722ULAIWDGS6IU/CageLighting2.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 2) Lights turn off for a second. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396334680-B5HTVHN0W0I5892X8QSH/CageLighting3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 3) Light comes from outside of the cage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406378036-AXX8H58R6HFYT7WI3I42/SanctumLighting1_1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 1) The Sanctum is dark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406381224-JE1K0B53YA7AVIPTX7GU/SanctumLighting2.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 2) The bottom lights turn on. The ceiling is hidden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406381577-FMPICVH4JAY89TQQM82V/SanctumLighting3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum - 3) The bottom lights turn off. The light comes from the cage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762339926514-QZ4213PEQKDCQHN7I0X1/Base+Profile+Screenshot+2024.10.30+-+16.19.45.91.png The Eclipsed Sanctum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762339922699-OI5AQBJ4XUYFK1WDE2GW/Base+Profile+Screenshot+2024.10.30+-+16.25.22.51.png The Eclipsed Sanctum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762340039357-FEZDA9Y4H7G5KGPLOL40/Sanctum4.png The Eclipsed Sanctum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762339930237-4PQI5J0Y7R6QU57EIKZ0/Base+Profile+Screenshot+2024.10.30+-+16.29.56.47.png The Eclipsed Sanctum https://www.maximreyes.com/inferno daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/695b4d87-5103-440b-83b3-6802934b89b1/TES+Mood+Image+2.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/9095cbf8-9368-4230-bee1-93d7411ff57b/FloorplanAnnotated.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/87c8e332-f9b8-4f06-a2cd-435f57dfb55f/Nodemap.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761237344038-PZ2HFWXOU47F435Z20NS/SanctumIteration1.png Inferno - Sanctum v1 (Copy) Initial block-out of the Sanctum. This room should give a sense of grandeur to the player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761236814162-JF8PFXEKR1SDUAZ1WJ56/SanctumAnnotated1.png Inferno - Sanctum v1 (Copy) Initial block-out of the Sanctum. This room should give a feeling of grandiosity to the player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464767653-7A9BVJ1EY6DNJ2BOOF88/Sanctum2+In-Game.png Inferno - Sanctum v2 (Copy) Lighting passes were done early in the process to evaluate the player experience, ensuring that it adds to the experience, rather than being an annoyance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464768170-CDD1HBHTDIRQXRTFGJ8K/Sanctum2+Annotation.png Inferno - Sanctum v2 (Copy) Following playtesting data, I shrank down the size of the room. I used different techniques, such as tall columns, and a hidden ceiling through lighting, to achieve a feeling of grandiosity. The bait and switch pulls the player into the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762465978975-P0KMUWQGMILEAIFE8734/Sanctum3+In-Game.png Inferno - Sanctum v3 (Copy) I improved the lighting and readability based on playtesting data. The goal is clearly visible again from the player’s entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464771275-LSY1X91WH2MSEKHO8UK5/Sanctum3+Annotation.png Inferno - Sanctum v3 (Copy) A secret was added to reward exploration, alongside hidden pick-ups behind the back columns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464777595-50RYE3CBVINOBQ6QFF8P/Sanctum4+In-Game.png Inferno - Sanctum v4 (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was adjusted accordingly. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464776504-VAQPSZP5E6CKEXQYU6UI/Sanctum4+Annotation.png Inferno - Sanctum v4 (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was adjusted to accommodate accordingly. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529487423-SA99DLN141N5VDXDECVQ/DoubleElevator1+In-Game.png Inferno - Double Elevator v1 (Copy) Initial block-out of the Double Elevator. The intention for this room is to provide progressive combat on multiple layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529488190-YQH5CBHJKTU7773498X6/DoubleElevator1+Annotated.png Inferno - Double Elevator v1 (Copy) The blue path shows the intended player path. Alternatively, the player can also pick up the Rocket Launcher and rocket jump between the floors, shown in green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529491039-31S8RFDGH8KF9WIBB9B5/DoubleElevator2+In-Game.png Inferno - Double Elevator v2 (Copy) The first lighting pass was done. For this room, I wanted the light to come from holes in the roof to create a gloomy yet inviting atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529490245-SJZE6XPB1B3Q7CZ76DNN/DoubleElevator2+Annotated.png Inferno - Double Elevator v2 (Copy) Enemy placements were changed based on playtesting feedback. I also implemented a wave system so that the combat flowed more naturally. The Rocket Launcher has now been placed at the bottom to pull the player into the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529493938-16HWJU3LDNZ4UMQ3QWJW/DoubleElevator3+In-Game.png Inferno - Double Elevator v3 (Copy) I iterated on the lighting to improve readability in the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529493005-N4N6RAUP9FW0ZJ8BJZQO/DoubleElevator3+Annoated.png Inferno - Double Elevator v3 (Copy) During playtests, players were overwhelmed by the combat on the first floor and frustratingly kept falling off. I enlarged the platform and pushed the trigger forwards to allow for more breathing space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529500222-C7Y5XKUDHC3KGASU814X/DoubleElevator4+In-Game.png Inferno - Double Elevator v4 (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was changed accordingly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529498177-VPW5MF5P9HRLKPZLIOVS/DoubleElevator4+Annotated.png Inferno - Double Elevator v4 (Copy) I increased the size of the first floor after further playtesting. There are now holes in the roof, from which the natural lighting comes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/f946d33d-7f3b-4c84-a316-622df2fbe3f4/LightingExperimentations2.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394178408-70YXA27H1E6LKWZ7QLAT/YellowArmourSecret0.png Inferno - 0) The area is dark. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394178695-LWSAZ9OYT3AY8VDIXRPT/YellowArmourSecret1.png Inferno - 1) The player shoots the hidden button. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394181841-2UJ2UQVUE3K2690ADE2B/YellowArmourSecret2.png Inferno - 2) "A Yellow Armour has spawned" (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394181914-BM7OA27ELJT08TIRPRNF/YellowArmourSecret3.png Inferno - 3) The location is subtly lit up. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394183921-ULTRWVC5JNC48K4JBTL7/YellowArmourSecret4.png Inferno - 4) The player finds the Yellow Armour. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/e8ee1e05-a4b7-4b22-82f4-2a3c4e656306/CorridorLighting.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396333149-SPRHK5TX9ZY5M4DBCFVE/CageLighting1.png Inferno - 1) Light comes from the centre of the cage. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396331801-YQEFOV722ULAIWDGS6IU/CageLighting2.png Inferno - 2) Lights turn off for a second. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396334680-B5HTVHN0W0I5892X8QSH/CageLighting3.png Inferno - 3) Light comes from outside of the cage. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406378036-AXX8H58R6HFYT7WI3I42/SanctumLighting1_1.png Inferno - 1) The Sanctum is dark. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406381224-JE1K0B53YA7AVIPTX7GU/SanctumLighting2.png Inferno - 2) The bottom lights turn on. The ceiling is hidden. (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406381577-FMPICVH4JAY89TQQM82V/SanctumLighting3.png Inferno - 3) The bottom lights turn off. The light comes from the cage. 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- Sanctum v1 (Copy) (Copy) Initial block-out of the Sanctum. This room should give a sense of grandeur to the player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763916748606-K54QF9FNH3A4MPQ8AK0T/SanctumAnnotation1_v3.png Suck It Up! - Sanctum v1 (Copy) (Copy) From the entrance of the room, the player can clearly see the door that they must get to. To assist the player, I placed the enemies on the left to push them along the golden path on the right. Lastly, I am also giving the player a glimpse of the boss fight later on in the level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464767653-7A9BVJ1EY6DNJ2BOOF88/Sanctum2+In-Game.png Suck It Up! - Sanctum v2 (Copy) (Copy) I started with lighting passes early in the process to evaluate the player experience, ensuring that it adds to the experience, rather than being an annoyance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763917084171-DYDVAOPXNKQVJ8DMJIOX/SanctumAnnotation2_v3.png Suck It Up! - Sanctum v2 (Copy) (Copy) Players thought that the room was too large and not meaningfully filled. As a result, I shrank down the size of the room. I used different techniques, such as tall columns, and a hidden ceiling through lighting, to achieve a feeling of grandiosity. The bait and switch pulls the player into the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762465978975-P0KMUWQGMILEAIFE8734/Sanctum3+In-Game.png Suck It Up! - Sanctum v3 (Copy) (Copy) I improved the lighting and readability based on playtesting data. The goal is clearly visible again from the player’s entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763931874458-GEZST10KBQF0HEL9LJJP/SanctumAnnotation3_v3.png Suck It Up! - Sanctum v3 (Copy) (Copy) A secret was added to reward exploration, alongside hidden pick-ups behind the back columns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464777595-50RYE3CBVINOBQ6QFF8P/Sanctum4+In-Game.png Suck It Up! - Sanctum v4 (Copy) (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was accommodated for the new look. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763931874950-4F0LIHRYVZM1IJL3I6UL/SanctumAnnotation4_v3.png Suck It Up! - Sanctum v4 (Copy) (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was adjusted to accommodate for the new look. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762339926514-QZ4213PEQKDCQHN7I0X1/Base+Profile+Screenshot+2024.10.30+-+16.19.45.91.png Suck It Up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762339922699-OI5AQBJ4XUYFK1WDE2GW/Base+Profile+Screenshot+2024.10.30+-+16.25.22.51.png Suck It Up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762340039357-FEZDA9Y4H7G5KGPLOL40/Sanctum4.png Suck It Up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762339930237-4PQI5J0Y7R6QU57EIKZ0/Base+Profile+Screenshot+2024.10.30+-+16.29.56.47.png Suck It Up! https://www.maximreyes.com/the-eclipsed-sanctum-3 daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1615225337376-36JM1AX4C0NIC32WNXXU/Rectangle+26.jpg The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/f946d33d-7f3b-4c84-a316-622df2fbe3f4/LightingExperimentations2.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/e8ee1e05-a4b7-4b22-82f4-2a3c4e656306/CorridorLighting.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/a20f80f5-e358-4f81-bef7-083ba6b7e064/ModularKit.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/2cbfa2b7-dbce-48ac-b5ff-33fe284781b2/ScriptedSequences.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761237344038-PZ2HFWXOU47F435Z20NS/SanctumIteration1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v1 (Copy) (Copy) Initial block-out of the Sanctum. This room should give a sense of grandeur to the player. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763916748606-K54QF9FNH3A4MPQ8AK0T/SanctumAnnotation1_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v1 (Copy) (Copy) From the entrance of the room, the player can clearly see the door that they must get to. To assist the player, I placed the enemies on the left to push them along the golden path on the right. Lastly, I am also giving the player a glimpse of the boss fight later on in the level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464767653-7A9BVJ1EY6DNJ2BOOF88/Sanctum2+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v2 (Copy) (Copy) I started with lighting passes early in the process to evaluate the player experience, ensuring that it adds to the experience, rather than being an annoyance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763917084171-DYDVAOPXNKQVJ8DMJIOX/SanctumAnnotation2_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v2 (Copy) (Copy) Players thought that the room was too large and not meaningfully filled. As a result, I shrank down the size of the room. I used different techniques, such as tall columns, and a hidden ceiling through lighting, to achieve a feeling of grandiosity. The bait and switch pulls the player into the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762465978975-P0KMUWQGMILEAIFE8734/Sanctum3+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v3 (Copy) (Copy) I improved the lighting and readability based on playtesting data. The goal is clearly visible again from the player’s entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763931874458-GEZST10KBQF0HEL9LJJP/SanctumAnnotation3_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v3 (Copy) (Copy) A secret was added to reward exploration, alongside hidden pick-ups behind the back columns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762464777595-50RYE3CBVINOBQ6QFF8P/Sanctum4+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v4 (Copy) (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was accommodated for the new look. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1763931874950-4F0LIHRYVZM1IJL3I6UL/SanctumAnnotation4_v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v4 (Copy) (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was adjusted to accommodate for the new look. Final polish and a god ray solidified the dreadful, haunted experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529487423-SA99DLN141N5VDXDECVQ/DoubleElevator1+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Double Elevator v1 (Copy) (Copy) Initial block-out of the Double Elevator. The intention for this room is to provide progressive combat on multiple layers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764690406171-J6BGK9HOLUKIWNKYRN1X/DoubleElevator1+Annotated.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v1 (Copy) (Copy) The blue path shows the intended player path. Alternatively, the player can also pick up the Rocket Launcher and rocket jump between the floors, shown in green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529491039-31S8RFDGH8KF9WIBB9B5/DoubleElevator2+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Double Elevator v2 (Copy) (Copy) I did a first lighting pass. For this room, I wanted the light to come from holes in the roof to create a gloomy yet inviting atmosphere. The light source that’s coming from the top of the room also subtly guides the player upwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764690406173-3TO10UT341J44U59X40L/DoubleElevator2+Annotated.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v2 (Copy) (Copy) Players felt that the combat came all at once on the first floor. Following this feedback, I adjusted the enemy placements to be more spread out. I also implemented a wave system so that the combat flowed more naturally. The Rocket Launcher has now been placed at the bottom to pull the player into the room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529493938-16HWJU3LDNZ4UMQ3QWJW/DoubleElevator3+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Double Elevator v3 (Copy) (Copy) I iterated on the lighting to improve readability in the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764937417805-8301KS4GG79V8ND9EJ3X/DoubleElevator3+Annotated+v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v3 (Copy) (Copy) During playtests, players were overwhelmed by the combat on the first floor and frustratingly kept falling off. I enlarged the platform and pushed the trigger forwards to allow for more breathing space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1762529500222-C7Y5XKUDHC3KGASU814X/DoubleElevator4+In-Game.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Double Elevator v4 (Copy) (Copy) Textures were added, and the lighting was changed to accommodate for the new look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1764937417956-WLW5CIWHQNNZ16SMRGKQ/DoubleElevator4+Annotated+v3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - Sanctum v4 (Copy) (Copy) I increased the size of the first floor after further playtesting. There are now holes in the roof, from which the natural lighting comes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394178408-70YXA27H1E6LKWZ7QLAT/YellowArmourSecret0.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 0) The area is dark. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394178695-LWSAZ9OYT3AY8VDIXRPT/YellowArmourSecret1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 1) The player shoots the hidden button. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394181841-2UJ2UQVUE3K2690ADE2B/YellowArmourSecret2.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 2) "A Yellow Armour has spawned" (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394181914-BM7OA27ELJT08TIRPRNF/YellowArmourSecret3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 3) The location is subtly lit up. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761394183921-ULTRWVC5JNC48K4JBTL7/YellowArmourSecret4.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 4) The player finds the Yellow Armour. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396333149-SPRHK5TX9ZY5M4DBCFVE/CageLighting1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 1) Light comes from the centre of the cage. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396331801-YQEFOV722ULAIWDGS6IU/CageLighting2.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 2) Lights turn off for a second. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761396334680-B5HTVHN0W0I5892X8QSH/CageLighting3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 3) Light comes from outside of the cage. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406378036-AXX8H58R6HFYT7WI3I42/SanctumLighting1_1.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 1) The Sanctum is dark. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406381224-JE1K0B53YA7AVIPTX7GU/SanctumLighting2.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 2) The bottom lights turn on. The ceiling is hidden. (Copy) (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68d1445040d1d26f5084ed45/1761406381577-FMPICVH4JAY89TQQM82V/SanctumLighting3.png The Eclipsed Sanctum v3 - 3) The bottom lights turn off. The light comes from the cage. 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