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Tomb Raider level editor builder and object creator. Also, a real-life archaeologist! Ask me about excavation and museums.

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I was 13 when I first play Chronicles, and stayed up all night to get through the Sinking Submarine. Seeing places I’d already explored wrecked and flooded, and creepy flickering lights and dying alarm all stick in my mind. I was glad to see the remastered level get such attention to details!

11.09.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love it too!

10.09.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And so beautifully executed! The small details made such an impact on the atmosphere

09.06.2025 04:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
I Designed These Tomb Raider Levels 28 Years Ago… Playing Them Almost Broke Me.
YouTube video by The Unreal Takeaway I Designed These Tomb Raider Levels 28 Years Ago… Playing Them Almost Broke Me.

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So fun to hear about the level design philosophy from classic Tomb Raider

28.03.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this style! She looks like a gritty adventurer

18.03.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a cool idea! I remember the teal top beta drawing (plus trench coat) from so long ago!

17.03.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing photos!

15.03.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got my level to run with a controller! Working on some tweaks, some new cameras and all-new musical cues for a little update to β€œThe Idol of Durga”

13.03.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The moment I’ve been waiting for

07.03.2025 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Having a similar experience after some initial frustration - I’m already at Louvre Storm Drains after starting earlier this evening!

07.03.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I like this a lot! I made a lot of synth music for my own custom level but this is definitely more layered and professional sounding. It reminds me of the music used in Pgunni’s excellent review of Tomb Raider a few years ago

05.03.2025 05:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazing to see these details on one of my favorite Tomb Raider levels: floating tablecloths, cargo in disarray.

27.02.2025 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How fun! And great choice with India

26.02.2025 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I did too! I just finished Rome and nearing the end of The Base

26.02.2025 03:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m enjoying all the 3D models on stone and natural surfaces and new sculpture that bring environments to life!

23.02.2025 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lara Croft hears the crunch of foliage in the primeval jungle. Friend or foe? Is she on the verge of a remarkable discovery… or must she prepare to be a one-woman-extinction-event? #laracroft #tombraider

21.02.2025 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woohoo!

16.02.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This room is probably the place that’s stood out most in my memory of The Last Revelation, along with the train and Cleopatra’s Palaces

16.02.2025 10:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha they’ve been working out

16.02.2025 04:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also just adding: all the quality-of-life improvements like the secret counters and changes to the save/load and the lighting - it *really* shows that people who love this game are the ones who worked on it and brought this to everyone. Thank you!!

15.02.2025 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s wonderful!! Congratulations, this Valentine’s Day has been so fun because of your hard work!

15.02.2025 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First impression of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

When did the guide get so *cute*?

15.02.2025 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing!!

14.02.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome to see someone playing on Mac! I played all the originals through Underworld on Mac (except Legend) and built TRLEs on Mac as well, although I have a PC today.

14.02.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Going to sleep late here in California, but so excited to wake up to Tomb Raider IV-VI Remasters in the morning!

14.02.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So fun! I’ve really enjoyed seeing you play these TRLEs!

14.02.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

!! Awesome! That’s what this kind of easy event is for :)

09.02.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a challenge I dreamed up together with the admin team for TEN. Level builders, if you want to try TEN, now’s your chance!

09.02.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Wow I love the all-characters render, so reminiscent of 1980s movie posters

07.02.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A man wearing sunglasses and a blue shirt holds a small wooden model of the step pyramid β€œTemplo del Sol” from Teotihuacan

A man wearing sunglasses and a blue shirt holds a small wooden model of the step pyramid β€œTemplo del Sol” from Teotihuacan

Off to teach today: 1) Talud-tablero architecture at Teotihuacan, 2) diversity is key to the scientific method

03.02.2025 22:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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