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HunterVille – Mapping Competition

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

09 May Update

The problem with Hammer doesn’t seem to have been corrected yet, so it seems only fair to extended the deadline by another week. I’m not happy about doing it but I can’t see another option.

Closing date is now 9:00 GMT Monday 17th May 2010.

My apologies for all entrants who have rushed to finish, but I will accept updated maps if you feel the extra time is useful.

Introduction

It’s time for another single player mapping competition.

This one is called HunterVille and all the details are below.

Format

A single player, stand alone map for Half-Life 2: Episode Two.

How the competition will be judged

The winning map will be the one that creates an interesting scenario using at least one Hunter. I am looking for maps that create tension and foreboding of a coming battle.

There is no maximum number of Hunters that can be used, but if it’s too hard then that may count against the map.

The other aspects of the map are completely open. It can be indoors, outdoors, with other enemies or not, with rebel squads or solo.

I want to finish the battle and say “WOW”, that was great!

Using custom textures, models and sounds won’t necessarily ensure your map receives more attention, it’s more about the layout and use of assets than anything else.

Closing Date

The closing date for entries is 9:00AM GMT Monday 3rd May 2010. This is longer than the last competition but hopefully not too long that entrants don’t focus.

Rules

1. The map must be original and not have been released publicly before.
2. More than one entry is allowed by individual mappers or development teams, but iterations of the same map are not allowed.
3. By entering the competition you grant PlanetPhillip.com the right to release the map as part of the HunterVille mappack (which will consist of all the maps entered into the competition) All maps will be clearly credited. Your entry must not appear before the release of the mappack.
4. No assets from retail games other than HL2, HL2: Ep1 or HL2: Ep2 are allowed.
5. No assets from previously released maps or mods are allowed without written permission from their originals authors, which MUST be included in the entry email.
6. My decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into about it.

Prize Fund

Winner: $100, payable via PayPal
Two Honourable Mentions: $15 each, payable via PayPal

To Enter

Send an email with your map attached and any installation instructions. Make sure you include a readme.txt, identifying you, the author, and any other details you feel important.

Files larger than 20Mb should be uploaded to a free host first.