6×10 Mapping Competition Series Podcast

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

Here is the podcast for my 6×10 Mapping Competition Series.

It features William, from Podcast 17, who did Let’s Play videos of each mod, and three mappers who entered the competitions; Justin, David and Tony.

I explain why I choose the format, the guests discuss their thoughts on the format, we then move onto to our overall feelings about the whole series and the mods it produced.

We then take a look at each competition and discuss the entries from the guests, including our favourites.

Then we add our final thoughts and finish with a brief discussion about possible future formats.

I really enjoyed recording this and hope you enjoy listening – it’s a long one!

4th November 2012 15 Comments

Audio Interview with Gearbox Software

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

Randy graciously agreed to spend some time with me to chat about Gearbox Software’s inception, the creation of Opposing Force and Blue Shift, along with some other game related topics.

Did you know he used to be a professional magician?

Listen to hear about the magic and the dedication in building one of the most versatile game developments studios.

3rd November 2012 7 Comments

J2000

for Opposing Force

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

Starting in a strange cell, you need to explore the area and rescue the scientists and security guard.

Be careful, as there is an assassin some where in the area too.

Good Luck!

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Total Downloads: 1,3473rd November 2012
19 Comments and 13 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it

Space Disaster

for Opposing Force

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

You are on a space station, when suddenly everything goes crazy and your confinement is over.

Work your way through a series of rooms and corridors until you eventually find the escape pod.

The path free takes many directions. Good luck prisoner!

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Total Downloads: 1,9392nd November 2012
16 Comments and 10 recommendations, 5 say "Maybe?"

November 2012 – General Chat

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

So, here we are. It’s getting much colder where I live, so I don’t feel so guilty sitting in front of the computer at weekends.

Check out this HorrorGami, it’s pretty cool. I suggested he try some video game characters.

This post is used to chat about anything and everything, except maps and mods posted on the site, which should have their discussion on the respective post.

1st November 2012 19 Comments

Klabautermann

for Opposing Force

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

Starting in an elevator, you exit into a slightly confusing world.

Ghost trucks and vortigaunts that are real enough to kill you.

Progress further and you can see the transformation of a xen area.

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Total Downloads: 1,6641st November 2012
12 Comments and 11 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it

Half-Life: Twitter Style Review

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

How would you describe or review Half-Life via Twitter?

Well, here’s my attempt at a description.

I’ll try and write a review version too.

Tram ride to gem push. Shit hits fan. Get help. Alien & grunts block you. BM is huge. Lab guys help. Xen awaits. Kill big baby. Job offer.

31st October 2012 10 Comments

Poll Question 283 – How soon after the release of Half-Life 3 will you play it?

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

So, let’s be clear, from this moment forward, and probably some time in the past, I will be calling the next game in the HL series: Half-Life 3.

I think we all agree it’s not going to be an episode any more.

Onto the poll question. My working life is a little different to what it was 20 years ago and I no longer have the opportunity to take days off when I want it – basically, I work when I am told to.

30th October 2012 24 Comments

The OpposingForceNovemberFest Event

Single Player First Person Shooter Maps and Mods for Half-Life 1, 2 and Episodes 1, 2 and 3

During November, I will be having another map and mod event.

It’s called the:
OpposingForceNovemberFest.

Originally, it was going to be during October and the “OFOF” would have sounded cooler, but I just couldn’t get it ready in time.

28th October 2012 9 Comments