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Descent Level Designer Interviews
Sparhawk
Sparhawk's was interviewed sometime during '96

Tim "Sparhawk" Rhodes
 
Sparhawk
Motto: Die Die Die!

  Name: Tim Rhodes
  Fav Game: Descent
  Versions: D1
  Age.: 33
  Pilot Since.: 94


Paw Print So Tim, tell us a little something about your self.
I'm a driver for a medical transportation company (we transport people with physical and or mental dissabilities to medical appointments). I'm also a Karate Instructor and a Kick-Boxing trainer...My major in College was Developmental Psychology minor in Naval Science..(Navy Stuff)..Spent 8 years with the U.S. Navy..got to see the world..well...most of it anyways..oh..I also have a 2 year degree in Law Enforcement..(Dont even ask why..haha)
   
Paw Print What level designed by you, is your favorite?
Ablation ...because of the graffiti on the walls and the design of a "hunting" type of level.
   
Paw Print What level designed by someone else, is your favorite?
The Elgies -level 2-"Mausoleum" made by Karash because it has everything in a level that I like...multiple entrances to the main room...hallways that can be bypassed or "shortcutted"...and the ability to set up ambushes or just plain stalk your opponent.
   
Paw Print How did you start playing Descent 1 or 2?
I saw Descent 1 sitting on the self...looked like a cool game...was hooked from the first hour I played it...a couple months later I found out about Kali and got to play some COOL people.
   
Paw Print Why do you continue to play Descent?
When you play with the right people, win or loose, theres not MUCH out there that can be more fun.
   
Paw Print Why do you spend countless hours designing levels?
I believe building levels is almost as fun as playing them...and I also believe that EVERYBODY needs some kind of artistic outlet....Making levels is mine.
   
Paw Print What is your "Design Philosophy"?
I like levels that let you see your opponent,(maybe down at the end of a hallway), then let you turn and take another hallway to intercept and destroy..a hunting or stalking kind of level
   
Paw Print What level Editor do you like and why?
I like the Devil editor because of its ease in modifying cubes...I also use the new DMB2 with its options to change wall textures and add blinking lights.
   
Paw Print What do you want to say to the Descenter's that use your Levels?
I'm going to continue to build levels for Descent2 until I find some other outlet..if there's something you like or dislike about the levels I make...let me know...I listen to every comment...And I love to talk about design.


Sparhawk's Awesome Levels

Archive Date Size # Name/Review Description
8track.zip 8/3/96 22 1 8 Track A-T-F, It is highly recommended that you play this level with Bright Ships
ablation.zip 12/5/96 55 1 Ablation Anarchy, Anarchy Team, Flag, Hoard!
apoloxy.zip 10/30/96 20 1 Apoplexy This 4D level will keep you twisted up. Another great level from Sparhawk
asphyxia.zip 10/20/96 25 1 Asphyxia Nice level with windows to shoot through. Another great level from Sparhawk
assail47.zip 9/7/96 35 1 Assail 47 I Highly recommend this Level it is fast playing w
amalgam2.zip 6/28/96 34 1 Amalgam 2 A-T-F, This level DOES include alot of ""Newbie weapons""...Disallow them if you like...otherwise it'll be earthshaker and mega torture.
ambage.zip 7/13/96 29 1 Ambage A-T-F, This level has alot of details in it that kinda slow down the framerates.
anthrax.zip 6/1/96 28 1 Anthrax A-T-F, This level does include some "Newbie weapons"...Disallow them if you don't want'em..otherwise it'll be earthshaker and mega torture.
atavism.zip 5/18/96 38 1 Atavism A-T-F, Submit Description/Review
aztek.zip 5/3/96 35 1 Aztek A-T-F, This level will be a little slow for low end CPU's.. Sorry, It had to be that way for the Portals to work right.
dethdome.zip 8/12/96 19 1 Death Dome A-T-F, Play this level with Bright Ships...
dethnest.zip 4/11/96 31 1 Death Nest S-A-C-T, You start with ALL the weapons in this level! If you don't want um take um out!
odyssey1.zip 4/21/96 32 1 Odyssey 1 N-T-F, Flag: yes! ...this level is optimized for this mode!

 

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