IMPORTANT 2025.01.13: There was a small bug on the map for Quake 3. I recommend downloading the map file again – the latest version is already on the server.

25 years since the release of Quake III Arena game by id Software, 23 years since I started creating maps for this game, and 20 years since my last reality-based rat map, "reqkitchen", I'm here with something entirely new! "Blast from the Past", also as "reqapartament", is my nostalgic journey back to the days of youth, my first computer, gaming, and hobbies.

"Blast from the Past" is a personal retrospection and an attempt to recreate the old apartment where I grew up in Poland. I wanted to once again feel the atmosphere of that time, so I filled it with many memories from the past. You'll find interesting stuff from the 1990s and 2000s (and beyond) that might evoke nice memories for you as well. But above all, the focus is on the joy of gameplay.

To ensure this, I prioritized maintaining a scale and arrangement of objects that would allow for dynamic and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable for everyone. Whether in 1-on-1 matches, team games, or classic FFA mayhem, the map is sure to provide lots of entertainment!

Unlike my previous rat maps "reqbath" and "reqkitchen", the size of this map is smaller, with locations made more accessible for all players and bots. The challenge was to preserve the accurate dimensions of the interior, as well as the furniture and objects within it. I adopted a scale where 1 centimeter in real life equals three units in Radiant.

Creating this map brought me immense joy and serves as my nostalgic return to mapping after 16 years. I hope you'll have just as much fun playing it alone or with friends. :)

Gameplay:
The map is designed for gameplay using promode physics. For an optimal experience, for Quake 3 I recommend using the popular mod OSP 1.03a with promode enabled, and as an interesting alternative, the modern rendering engine Quake3e. For Quake Live I recommend download "More Gametypes" addon for pro-oriented gameplay (Pro Quake Live - PQL) (links provided in the "Requirements" section). The map can also be played on vanilla Q3/QL, but the gameplay feels more "sluggish". Item placement varies slightly depending on the selected game mode (1v1, team, free for all).

Secrets:
As is tradition, the map features secret locations with various bonuses. These are only accessible in FFA (Free for all) mode. There are also a few "easter eggs". Take on the challenge and try to find them all! :D

Social Media:
If you record gameplay on this map for YT, etc., let me know at aberesewicz [at] gmail.com. I'll share it on my letsgoretro.pl socials :)