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Year in Review: 2014

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

So now Christmas and New year celebrations are over, I thought I would take a look at 2014.

I have to admit that with looking back at the list of posts, very little actually comes to mind about SP release last year.

Perhaps you are one of those people who remember the names of mods and approximate release dates without checking but I’m not.

I won’t be linking to each and every post made on the site, just highlight interesting ones and mentioning other topics.


5th January 2015 2 Comments

Awards 2014

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

Here at PP, soon to be RunThinkShootLive, there have been intermittent end of year awards, but from now on, there will be an award ceremony every year.

Each category will be voted upon by readers but the initial list will come from the Recommendation System.

Only maps and mods actually RELEASED in 2014 will be eligible for consideration. Maps and mods are updated and lots of older maps and mods are added within any given year but those won’t be considered.


3rd January 2015 18 Comments

Moving Domains

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

After considerable thought, I have decided to move the site to a new domain.

I am doing this to present the site as more than just one person’s blog.

Over time, there may be other small but important changes, for example, taking on staff for specific tasks or roles.


28th November 2014 10 Comments

Voice Actors Needed for G-String

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

MyoHyo, the author of the amazing G-String mod, is looking for voice actors to help with the update.

If you have never heard of this mod, it’s a total conversion that takes you to a dystopian future. It’s an incredible piece of work and deserves a wider audience. Released in 2011, many people found it difficult to play and MyoHyo decided to update it.

She is looking for voice actors, but would like older people to apply. There are a few parts available, listed below, and I would very much like the PP community to help her.


27th November 2014 8 Comments

Next Mapping Challenge Competition Starts Friday 17th October

HI All,

Just to let you know that I will be announcing the next Mapping Challenge at 12:01Am Friday 17th October.

It will be another 10 day challenge and standard rules will apply.

The theme and any other details will be described in the post.

Let me know if you have any questions not related to the theme.


10th October 2014 16 Comments

Happy 11th Birthday Me

Today is the site’s 11th birthday.

Can’t believe I have been doing this for so long.

Let’s hope the future of HL modding is bright.


20th September 2014 28 Comments

4000 Days Online!

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

Today is PlanetPhillip.Com’s 4000th day online.

I don’t really make much fuss over anniversaries but this one seems kinda cool.

So, here are my thoughts from the last 3999 days…


2nd September 2014 14 Comments

Enhanced PP Profiles

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

I pride myself on always trying to make the site better. Not just by adding new content, but by improving or introducing new features.

Today I am pleased to announce the rollout of Phase 1 of the PP Profile page.

This post will explain its current features and hint at Phase 2 and 3.


30th August 2014 27 Comments