The Combine has taken a hostage and you have been sent to rescue him.

Work your way through a variety of rooms. stairwell and areas until you reach him.

Then lead him to safety.

“Grey’s life has been nothing but a struggle. A constant downward spiral, and it seems even reality has turned against him. Grey awakens to find that the world has gone quiet, the streets empty. You must find help.

Lots of changes have been made to the base Source engine and countless new mechanics have been added to the mod, such as the objective indicator, portable medkit, donator based extras, pickup animations, failed reloads and new picture based GUI elements to name but a few!”

“You are Gordon Freeman once again. It’s several months after the Black Mesa incident and you are living in an isolated area of New Mexico.

After that, your going to investigate a rumour the military has taken over the powerplant nearby. Then, it’s time for a cold one with your friends.”

I am very pleased to announce that the site has a new feature. From today, it is possible to add mini-recommendation images to each entry in the Mapping Challenge releases.

The images can ONLY be used for the mapping challenges, and the section that allows you to simply click an image and add it is ONLY available if the release is a Mapping Challenge.

Don and Phillip chat about the first 4 mods from the Classic of the Month event.

Each mod has been updated with new screenshots as well as Don’s video playthrough on the RTSL YouTube Channel.

For reference the mods are: Poke 646, Minerva, Absolute Redemption and Deliverance.

Just as a reminder: Every reader who reviews the all the Classic of the Month mods in any given year will be entered into a prize draw. your reviews will need to be post AFTER the livestream – so any reviews posted before, do not count.

Myself, Dan and Erik discuss the RaiseTheBarVille joint MapCore.org Mapping Challenge mod.

We talk about each map in detail and Dan & Erik go a little deeper into their maps

There’s even a little bonus chat at the end.

This is a recreation/interpretation/re-imagining of the Strange Company Mission from the game, although it is not a exact copy.

Your mission is to collect intel by acquiring laptops and find the spy.

Your companion will provide invaluable help and there are some support soldiers scattered about the area.

Good Luck!

You find yourself in Combine base.

Explore the areas you can reach but be aware that the Combine will quickly learn of your presence.

How far can you reach?

You find yourself in a room. One door and a few windows.

There are a few crates, two barrels and a hidden turret.

You have one minute before zombies start coming through the door.

Can you survive?