Archive for November 2012

EP RST

for Opposing Force

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

“Mmm, I wonder if this train has steward service?”

No time to find out as things take a turn for the worst.

Follow you instinct and find the secret base.

The lift shaft is the end.

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Total Downloads: 1,7136th November 2012
14 Comments and 10 recommendations with no significant bias

Corruption

for Opposing Force

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

A research laboratory has sent a distress signal.

You have been sent to assess the situation and take whatever action is required.

Explore the laboratory and take those actions.

Good Luck!

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Total Downloads: 1,3815th November 2012
14 Comments and 9 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it

Bomb Squad

for Opposing Force

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

Read the instructions at the beginning of the map very carefully, they will save your life.

Watch out for bobby traps and avoid the obvious bombs.

Kill everything with as little ammo as possible.

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Total Downloads: 1,4384th November 2012
13 Comments and 9 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it

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: 1,3393rd 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: 1,9332nd 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: 1,6541st November 2012
12 Comments and 11 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it