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Your zombies map built for you, or the skills to build it yourself

15+ years of game development experience across hundreds of projects: commission a Black Ops 3 custom zombies map or mod, or learn the mod tools 1:1 with IceGrenade.

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Commissions

Bring your zombies vision to life

Custom Black Ops 3 zombies maps and mods for creators and influencers: full maps of real places, scripting for your own map, easter eggs and more. Here's some of the work so far.

Der Berg custom zombies map View project

Der Berg Scripting

Worked with LilType1 to add advanced scripting to his upcoming zombies map, tailoring features to match the map's unique aesthetic.

  • Improved Margwa AIs with increased health and colored heads
  • Custom soul boxes
  • Intuitive item quest steps
  • New teleport system
  • Deadly gas area with valve clearance
  • Deadwire AAT Fuse Easter Egg
  • Keypad system with vault door
“I'd been looking for help with scripting... Working with him was a great experience—he went above and beyond... Highly recommend!” — LilType1
Jake's House 2.0 zombies map View project · 18 shots & video

Jake's House 2.0

Transformed Jake's family home into a sprawling four-story zombies adventure, packed with custom easter eggs and Black Ops 1 nostalgia. Expanded 400% from the original!

“The goal was to immortalize the family house... Genuinely could not recommend Ice enough.” — Jake
28,967 subscribers on the Steam Workshop
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Sidemen House zombies map View project · 13 shots & video

The Sidemen House

Partnered with the Sidemen (20M+ subscribers) to convert their iconic mansion into a feature-rich zombies map, crafted over two months for maximum fun.

72,168 subscribers on the Steam Workshop
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Jake's House zombies map View project · 13 shots & video

Jake's House

Turned Jake's home into a thrilling survival map with Black Ops 1 vibes. Completed in just 2 weeks and 35 hours—leading to the expanded 2.0 version!

17,384 subscribers on the Steam Workshop
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Meridian Mayhem, JME's London zombies map View project · 2 shots

Meridian Mayhem (JME)

A zombies map made with grime legend JME (Jamie Adenuga), set in Tottenham, London. Over 200 hours of detailed work.

33 subscribers on the Steam Workshop
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How it works

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1. Estimate

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2. Send it over

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3. Talk it through

IceGrenade discusses the specifics with you. The final quote may vary based on your requirements and complexity.

Price
£42 / hour

Commissions are priced on IceGrenade's hourly rate. The estimator turns your project size into hours for you.

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~$625 USD
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Based on the hourly rate of £42/hour and over 15 years of experience. The final quote may vary based on specific requirements and complexity.

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1:1 tutoring

Master BO3 mapping & modding, 1:1

From beginner to pro: hourly 1:1 sessions tailored to your pace and your projects, as set modules or ad hoc lessons.

Learning the mod tools is an amazing hobby to have, and you can translate what you learn into a career in the games development industry. IceGrenade now works full-time as a level designer on AAA titles, and still makes BO3 content because of the amazing communities and all the cool content that gets created.

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Your tutor: IceGrenade
AAA level designer by day, BO3 map maker and YouTube tutorial creator.
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Remote (screen share + call) or in person (Brighton, UK).

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Not sure yet? Message IceGrenade with your skill level and project idea.

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23-module curriculum

1 hour each · pick & mix · beginner → pro · = master these first
1
Project Planning
Brainstorm & scope your first map/mod.
2
Tool Setup
Install & navigate Radiant + essentials.
3
Workflow Optimization
System tweaks for fast work.
4
Blockout & Level Design
Build layouts & flow with blocks.
5
Compiling & Testing
Launch your map—fix errors fast.
6
Game Design Fundamentals
Balance gameplay & objectives.
7
Environmental Art
Add detailed props & create lush environments.
8
Composition Principles
Rule of thirds, framing & flow.
9
Lighting & Atmosphere
Set mood with lights & fog.
10
APE: Asset Editor
Customize models & textures.
11
Performance Optimization
Keep maps smooth (no lag!).
12
HCI/UX Design
Player-friendly controls.
13
Sound Ambience
Layer audio for immersion.
14
Sound Engineering
Mix & trigger custom SFX.
15
Zoning & Spawns
Control AI & player starts.
16
Barriers & Traversals
Blockers, climbs & pathing.
17
Volumes in Radiant
Triggers, fog & effects zones.
18
Agile Testing
Test → Tweak → Repeat.
19
Debugging Mastery
Solve crashes like a pro.
20
Scripting Basics
GSC scripts for doors, traps & more.
21
Custom Assets
Import models/textures from Blender.
22
FX & Particles
Explosions, fire & dynamic effects.
23
Project Release
Publish to Steam—get feedback!

Extended modules available: Advanced Scripting · Multiplayer Tweaks · Custom Game Modes

Student success

One student expanded their original map idea over 10+ lessons, covering Blockout Design, Scripting and Environmental Art.

They're now leaps and bounds ahead of where they were before: making more in a day than they had in weeks.

Another success story

A new student had dreamt of map making and tried several times to get the tools running, but hit lots of problems and gave up.

Within the first session the mod tools setup issues were found and fixed, the basics covered, and a starting level built and running flawlessly.

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