From the beginning of June 2008, I decided to develop and construct a map for UT3, first, I decided to build a total conversation based around the Sonic theme, however I knew that I didn't have a required skills on creating a total mod.

So what I did was to create a map, in the back of my head, I decided to go with a sonic theme and went with it and the task was to learn how to use the Unreal Engine 3. I started my development, I created textures for the map, which were easy.

One of the problems I had was modelling some static meshes for the theme, the program was difficult at first and I refuse to spend thousands of pound on Maya or 3D Studio Max, however, Blender was a free program which did the job perfectly and I had the chance to learn how to create models and apply UV texture on them, which really decorated the level nicely.

The mod UT2D was really great, as it allowed the action to be side scrolling so I used that to my advantage.

I've had experience in mapping before, however I always used BSP building and textures, However I feel that adding custom meshes to a level or environment would give it a strong identity. I also realised that modelling meshes is an extremely easy job.

The rest was easy, I finished the added the models, sounds and finished the background.

This map can be downloaded here: http://www.moddb.com/mods/ut2d/addons/ut2d-greenhill
Youtube video of the level can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z1TGiPdUbc