I’ve been more focused on my Squash Sites recently, and for that I apologize.

In the past, around this time I make some predictions, some of which have been accurate (Source Console in 2007!) and some not so accurate (A.I. Cards).

This is the third and final mod in the 3×10 Mapping Competition Series.

Mapper were tasked with creating an defence scene.

There are 3 entries for this competition.

Okay, better late than never, so here is a place to chat. From this point forward, I’ll create one for each month.

I’ve created this one so late in the month this time, hoping that with the holidays around the corner, PP readers will have more time to chat.

Please use this post to talk about about anything you want to – except maps and mods, which should be done of the specific post, assuming there is one.

For this competition, you must create a map that is inspired by a movie or movie scene.

There are no limits to map(s) size or playtime. You can set the map in any environment that you want.

Please see the rest of this post for full details.

This is the second mod in the 3×10 Mapping Competition Series.

Mapper were tasked with creating an defence scene.

There are 10 entries for this competition

For this competition, you must create a scenario where you have to defend your outpost from a Combine attack.

The player should have approximately 10 minutes to prepare for the defence, including moving turrets, or other obstacles.

Ideally, the design would allow for players to try slightly different strategies on replays.

In this podcast I talk to Mark Allen, Justin Carlton and Darren Weekes about their entries to the AmbushVille mod, their approach to building a map in such a short time and other mapping topics.

If you have any specific questions , please post them as comments and I or the guest will respond.

Here we go again with another of “Miigaa’s maps”! Follow the route through various puzzles and combat until you reach the final battle.

As with all of his maps, enjoy the beautifully lit and composed areas but be aware that your sightseeing could turn into fighting for your life at any time.

Enjoy!

Dropping down in the lift gives you little time to prepare but fortunately if you keep still the Metrocops won’t see you.

Not until you move, that is.

From then on, you are on a quest to find the hidden ammo cache!

Running without thinking won’t get you very far here. Good Luck.