Christopher Auty is a renowned level designer who began his career creating maps for Duke Nukem 3D before transitioning to Quake and Half-Life. His most significant work started in May 1999 with Counter-Strike, where he designed maps for four years.

Notable Achievements:

• Created iconic Counter-Strike maps Aztec and Inferno, featured in every title since release
• Designed the official Day of Defeat map Chemille
• Developed Stadium for Counter-Strike: Condition Zero while working with Gearbox Software
• Contributed to James Bond 007: Nightfire's PC version

Professional Career:

• August 2001: Contracted as level designer for Gearbox Software
• July 2003: Joined Crytek in Germany
• 2003-2019: Worked on Far Cry and Crysis series level design

Map Contributions:

Official Maps:

• Counter-Strike: Aztec, Inferno
• Day of Defeat: Chemille
• Counter-Strike: Condition Zero: Stadium

Custom Maps:

• Quarry (originally planned as official, released as custom map in 2004)
• Various other community contributions

Auty's work significantly influenced the Counter-Strike franchise, establishing him as one of the most successful amateur mappers before his professional career. His designs continue to be played by millions of players worldwide, showcasing his enduring impact on game level design.

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