Koppa</h1> <article> <h1>Koppa</h1> <p>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>This is my latest original map and likely my most successful one, having been regularly played and forked twice into derivative versions.</p> <p>The map is set in a Vietcong’s jungle encampment enclosed by rocky cliffs. It offers limited traversal across the surrounding rocks, as well as a small cave location. Despite the green jungle setting, I aimed to maintain strong readability and clear navigation.</p> <p>The map is relatively compact, reflecting the declining player base over time, and was primarily designed for <abbr title="Deathmatch">DM</abbr> and <abbr title="Cooperative">COOP</abbr> modes. In practice, however, it found success mainly as a COOP experience and remains part of the regular map rotation on the vietcong.tk server.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Blender LS3D Tools</h1> <p>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A Blender addon developed as a companion tool to the <a href="https://vencelides.cz/projects/lutsip/">Lutsip LS3D Editor</a>, enabling the <em>Hidden & Dangerous 2</em> modding community to create custom 3D assets for the game. <br/> <br/> The addon adds support for the 4DS format, allowing users to import, create, and export all supported object types. It provides full control over LS3D-specific object types and materials, including engine-specific settings.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Blender Ptero Tools</h1> <p>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A Blender addon adding full support for <em>Vietcong</em> / <em>Vietcong 2</em> (Ptero-Engine-II / Ptero-Engine-III) 3D formats which enables creation of custom 3D assets for both games. <br/> <br/> While official tools existed, they were limited to outdated versions of 3ds Max (7/8) and lacked support for advanced workflows such as character creation, skeletal animation, and vehicle assets. In addition, the dependency on licensed software and plugins incompatible with modern versions made them impractical to use. <br/> <br/> To overcome these limitations, I developed a complete Blender-based toolchain, enabling modern and more efficient asset workflows. The project involved extensive reverse engineering of proprietary file formats. <br/> <br/> The addon supports complete import/export of engine formats, including skeletal meshes, animations, facial expressions, and equipment placement, while also exposing engine-specific configuration and material settings.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Lutsip LS3D Editor</h1> <p>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A custom level editor for <em>Hidden & Dangerous 2</em>, powered by my own C# OpenGL-based 3D engine, developed as part of my high school capstone project. <br/> <br/> The project required an in-depth analysis and partial reimplementation of the original game engine, as no official modding tools or documentation were available. Over the course of a year, I reverse engineered most relevant file formats and built an editor for creating and complete editing of game levels.</p> <p>While some tools already existed, they lacked a 3D view and supported only a limited subset of features, making it effectively impossible to create new levels or significantly modify existing ones. The editor significantly improves the modding workflow, allowing creators to design levels in a more intuitive and efficient way. Its release marked a new era for <em>Hidden & Dangerous 2</em> modding.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Lightmap Generator</h1> <p>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A lightmap baking tool I developed as part of my Bachelor’s thesis, focused on precomputed global illumination in 3D scenes. It supports interactive scene visualization, light setup, and lightmap baking, with global illumination computed using a CPU-based path tracer. Results are generated progressively and can be inspected during the bake. <br/> <br/> The thesis goes beyond the implementation, it documents both the underlying theory and the complete lightmapping pipeline, making it a practical reference for understanding how these systems work.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Cryogenesis</h1> <p>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A first-person rail shooter currently in the prototyping stage, developed as part of the Game Development course at Masaryk University in a team of three together with Mikuláš Šťastný, Adam Renčo. The initial prototype was co-developed also with Jo Hyorim. <br/></p> <p>The game is set in an alternative 1990s setting with sci-fi elements, where the player fights monsters infected by a cryogenic parasite. The atmosphere focuses on cold, darkness, and confined spaces, with a sense of isolation. The player progresses through a scientific facility and eventually attempts to destroy the ice core that empowers the hostile creatures.</p> </article> <article> <h1>3DCP Slicer Development</h1> <p>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</p> <h2 id="software-developer">Software Developer</h2> <p>I began my professional career at the age of 19 as a Junior Software Developer at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ice.cz/en">ICE Industrial Services</a>, a Czech-based company, where I was involved from the very beginning in developing a software solution for print path design and data preparation for 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP), a project that has since evolved into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.coral3dcp.com/">Coral Construction Technologies.</a></p> <p>During my first month, my work focused primarily on backend development, including API design and communication between microservices. However, leveraging my background in 3D graphics, I quickly transitioned to developing a custom in-house 3DCP slicer, built entirely from the ground up.</p> </article> <article> <h1>3D model – Moora</h1> <p>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A 3D model based on my original concept, created as the final project for the 3D Modeling course at Masaryk University.</p> <p>Moora is a sci-fi robot inspired by nature, designed to help restore ecosystems affected by long-term ecological decline. Set in a world where once-healthy landscapes have turned into fragile moorlands, its purpose is to monitor environmental conditions and support the recovery of natural balance.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Tearaparthian</h1> <p>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A simple shoot ’em up game inspired by <em>Tyrian</em>, developed as part of a Game Development course at Masaryk University. <br/> <br/></p> <p>The player controls a spaceship, destroying meteors and fighting enemy ships while earning score and credits. Between levels, credits can be spent on upgrades such as triple gun, faster projectiles, or better armor.</p> <p>Each enemy features a different attack pattern and behavior, such as side-to-side movement vs. straight movement and straight-line projectiles vs. homing projectiles.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Animation – English Breakfast</h1> <p>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A short animation created as the final project for the Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality course at College of Polytechnics, Jihlava. The animation depicts the preparation of a traditional English breakfast, from raw ingredients through washing, cutting, cooking, and final serving. <br/> <br/> For the animation, I created simple custom 3D models with solid-color materials.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Vietcong: Hell in the Jungle</h1> <p>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>An example of a more advanced singleplayer mission script I wrote for Vietcong.</p> <p>This mission was created as part of the fan-made add-on <em>Hell in the Jungle</em>, in collaboration with modder Melber, the main author of the add-on. <br/> <br/> The level is based on the original <em>Hanging Bridge</em> level from the <em>Fist Alpha</em> expansion pack, but the mission progression is original and played from the perspective of Vietcong soldiers. I implemented the entire mission script, including dialogue sequences and gameplay logic, while Melber was responsible for the level itself.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Seek mode</h1> <p>Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>A custom multiplayer game mode script I originally wrote for a Vietcong jump map <em>Cave_Jump</em> created by Die. <br/> <br/> Authors of jump maps traditionally include secret rooms in their maps that players explore and discover. This mode builds on that concept by introducing a dedicated system for tracking which rooms each player has already found. <br/> <br/> Each secret room can be claimed by capturing a flag, and the mode tracks player progress throughout the map. The total number of rooms is visible to everyone, and players can see each other’s progress and compare how far they have gotten.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Dreamland</h1> <p>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>An original map with a self-explanatory name, directly inspired by my own dreams. The level follows a highly stylized artistic direction with psychedelic elements. <br/> <br/> It’s a smaller map, largely enveloped in darkness, creating a playful and surreal environment. In retrospect, however, some of these design choices negatively impact gameplay comfort in certain aspects. <br/> <br/> The map was primarily designed for <abbr title="Deathmatch">DM</abbr>. <br/> <br/></p> </article> <article> <h1>Desert_Action</h1> <p>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>My original desert map set in an open environment with an oasis. The level features mostly open space with minimal cover, which I later recognized as a less effective design choice. <br/> <br/> It was created for the <abbr title="Vietcong Cooperative">VC_COOP</abbr> mode, aiming to provide a challenging experience rather than a realistic tactical scenario.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Junglebase</h1> <p>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>This map is a port of the <em>Airstrip</em> map from the <em>Counter-Strike</em> series. While it doesn’t introduce new level design elements, the focus was on adapting the visuals to fit a US basecamp near the jungle and align with Vietcong’s original maps aesthetic. <br/> <br/> The map was primarily designed for <abbr title="Deathmatch">DM</abbr>, <abbr title="Capture the Flag">CTF</abbr> and <abbr title="Vietcong Cooperative">VC_COOP</abbr> modes.</p> </article> <article> <h1>MYRSEX</h1> <p>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>This map features a distinctive visual style, achieved through edge highlighting and 8-bit-like textures. Player skins were also modified to solid yellow and blue, which reinforces both visual clarity and stylistic consistency. <br/> <br/> The core layout is not original, largely based on and partially adapted from the unofficial <em>Complex</em> map from Vietcong 2. However, the placement of obstacles and the overall artistic direction are my own. <br/> <br/> The map is primarily designed for <abbr title="Capture the Flag">CTF</abbr> and <abbr title="Assault Team Game">ATG</abbr> modes.</p> </article> <article> <h1>EnTe</h1> <p>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>The first map I fully modeled myself – <em>Enemy Territory</em>. It is set in a remote facility complex with an underground garage and surrounding passages. <br/> <br/> The map aims to capture the atmosphere of New Mexico, evoking a sense of isolation and abandonment. It was primarily designed for <abbr title="Deathmatch">DM</abbr> and <abbr title="Cooperative">COOP</abbr> modes.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Depot</h1> <p>Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>This map is essentially a port of the well-known <em>Depot</em> map from Vietcong 2, so I don’t take much creative credit for its design. My main contribution was adapting it to Vietcong 1, including thoughtful placement of the available weapons. <br/> <br/> At the time of release, the map was quite popular and offered fast-paced gameplay (especially in <abbr title="Deathmatch">DM</abbr>), keeping players constantly engaged. There are several ports of this map for Vietcong 1, but I believe this version is the most faithful and best preserves the original gameplay pacing. <br/> <br/> It’s a map I enjoy playing to this day.</p> </article> <article> <h1>SectorThirteen</h1> <p>Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>I consider this map a successful expansion of the original <em>NVA Base</em> map. It extends the gameplay by introducing new paths, additional cover opportunities, and an entirely new area beyond the original map boundaries. <br/> <br/> The map makes use of external 3D assets, which were retextured to better match the overall visual style of the original map.</p> </article> <article> <h1>WinterValley</h1> <p>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>This is essentially a retextured version of the original <em>Arroyo</em> map, adapted to create a winter atmosphere – and for those who prefer something other than the green jungle hell :). <br/> <br/> While the core layout remains unchanged, the map offers a noticeably different experience through higher contrast and a distinct visual atmosphere.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Limerick</h1> <p>Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>One of my early maps, loosely inspired by the Irish city of Limerick, which I was particularly interested in at the time. The goal was to capture the feel of a fight taking place in the streets of a small town with an adjacent park. <br/> <br/> The geometry is very simple, essentially a layout of straight streets. At that stage, I wasn’t creating my own 3D models yet, so the level was built using external 3D assets and textured box-based structures of varying sizes. But It was definitely a step forward toward creating my original creations.</p> </article> <article> <h1>HalongForBetterPlaying</h1> <p>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200</p> <p>This was my very first published Vietcong map. It’s not a groundbreaking piece but rather a simple extension of the original <em>Halong Port</em> map, adding access to mountains that were previously unreachable using elevated platforms. The environment design is worse than basic, as this was my first project. <br/> <br/> For me, the project is mainly a nostalgic milestone. During its development, I managed to bring four of my closest classmates into the game. We initially played the map locally over LAN, and I iterated on it based on their playtesting feedback, eventually reaching version 11. <br/> <br/> Their support motivated me to set up my first public server, where I released the map. This experience taught me the importance of playtesting before release, as well as continuing to update a project afterward when friction points appear. <br/> <br/> The map was primarily designed for <abbr title="Deathmatch">DM</abbr> mode. <br/> <br/> As of 2026, the map can still occasionally be spotted on some active servers.</p> </article> <article> <h1>College of Polytechnics, Jihlava</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</p> </article> <article> <h1>Footer</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</p> </article> <article> <h1>Home</h1> <p>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</p> <section id="showcase" class="rad-showcase rad-showcase--index rad-animation-group rad-fade-down"> <div> <div class="showcase-section row flex-column-reverse flex-md-row rad-fade-down rad-waiting rad-animate"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-7 col-lg-7 col-xl-7"> <h1 class="display-1"> Filip Vencelides </h1> <h2 class="display-6"> <span>Software Engineer / Game Dev Enthusiast</span> </h2> <div class="lead"> Based in Brno 🇨🇿, I am a Visual Informatics student at Masaryk University, specializing in Game Development. 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