It's called the "SnarkPit's Map from Base Competition," where one person uploads a "base" .vmf file for others to work off of and create their own. It is split into rounds, in which the community votes! This is round 3 and the deadline has been postponed due to a lack of time for most (if not all 3 participants, lol).
The rules can be found here. Anyone is welcome to join!
On to the purpose of this post!
The last two winning entries played on the HL2 storyline. It's entitled: "So Much for Freeman." So it makes it easy for the next person to build off the last one knowing how the HL2 universe works without having to rely too heavily on story queues to move the player throughout the level. We're trying to focus more on action. If you want to see the other entries check the last two round links:
-Round 1 post.
-Round 1 results.
-Round 2 post.
-Round 2 results.
-And I've already posted the link to the round 3 post.
Without playing the other entries, could you let me know what you think of these shots?
At the end of the winning second round map, the player runs into a Combine portal, so it's completely ambiguous as to where he would end up. My idea is that he ends up in a Combine Depot, and that's what these screens reflect.
Are these shots too generic? And does that custom core model & shader look ok?
Thanks for looking, and let me know if you're interested in joining the competition!
P.S. Here are the direct download links to the winning maps for the past two rounds: here!