How do I contact Shawn Olson?
You can contact Shawn Olson by using the MAIL link at the bottom of every page on the site.
CSDE_CAMPSIDE - Counter-Strike Map
Custom Counter-Strike map by Shawn Olson. Small, fast map using hybrid objective of bomb and hostage
Numbers 1-10
A quick puzzle using numbers 1-10
But Words Will Never Hurt Me
Editorial on negativity and entitlement amongst online communities.
Evolution of a Shutterbug
Some tips on photography and an overview on my education with cameras.
Software Activation, Licensing and Piracy
The problem with software activation systems in the Internet Age and the inflated claims that piracy costs billions of dollars a year.
August 27, 2010 Newsletter
August 27, 2010 Newsletter with a review of Convexity, a game level builder plug-in for 3D Studio Max.
June 22, 2008 Newsletter
June 22, 2008 Newsletter with photos of Hayden, Harvestmen and a physics cartoon.
Boycott Adobe
It's Time for Artists to Send a Message
Critical discussion on software companies fleecing artists and consumers.
New CS:Source Map de_tension
My return to mapping is official with the remake of de_tension for CS:Source. This new map includes a novel mapping technique developed by Andrew Penry and myself called Dynamic Mapping.