The Mesa Cup 2018 – Challenge 2 – The Tram Complex

Hello and welcome to the Mesa Cup, a series of three Black Mesa single player mapping challenges.

If you are new to my mapping challenges, please see the event’s homepage: THE MESA CUP 2018 as well as the CALENDAR of the mapping challenges for the entire 2018.

Theme Details

Trams and trains are iconic in the Half-Life series of games. Black Mesa especially has memorable tram sequences – starting off with the incredible atmospheric opening train ride. But there’s also the entire On A Rail chapter, and the short but crazy ride at the beginning of Apprehension.

For this challenge, we would like you to create a map that features a tram. The type of tram and how it is used is completely up to you. The player does not necessarily have to ride on the tram, but the tram must play a key part in the map.

We’re pretty flexible on what counts as a “tram” for this challenge – generally, something that can be ridden from point A to point B that isn’t just a simple elevator. What’s more important is how it’s integrated into the map and the gameplay. Maybe there’s a cool sequence witnessed by the player as they sweep by on a BMRF tram. Maybe there’s some clever tram-to-tram firefights. Surprise us!

Deadline

The deadline for submission is:

11pm GMT Tuesday 21st August 2018


1st August 2018 No Comments

Overtime

for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Weapons galore sit on two tables in front of you.

Collect them and go forth to eliminate any enemies you find in your way.

Expect fierce resistance and no regard for their personal safety.

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Total Downloads: 1,24731st July 2018
17 Comments and 16 recommendations, 8 say "Play It Later"

City 13

for Half-Life 2

You find yourself in what seems to be a deserted city – City 13.

There is a prisoner you have been sent to rescue or kill.

Find him and eliminate all resistance.

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Total Downloads: 1,19530th July 2018
23 Comments and 9 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it

Hill Valley 2015

for Half-Life 2

You have a task. Kill Breen. The place you find yourself feels like something from an old movie.

It’s not pretty but it is functional.

The layout requires careful observation to get where you need to get to.

Don’t forget about Breen!

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Total Downloads: 1,04529th July 2018
14 Comments and 9 recommendations with no significant bias

City 14

for Half-Life 2

Life in City 14 is less user-friendly than in City 17. Civilian Protection are more and more oppressive, and civilian beatings are commonplace.

You are teleported into a weird building and you have lost your memory.

Your awakening and arrival will cause some events that you need to deal with.

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Total Downloads: 1,60828th July 2018
34 Comments and 12 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it

Freedom

for Half-Life 2

A straightforward map with a series of rooms that finish with a final fight with 3 Rebels.

You are taken through a few different styles of rooms and encounter zombies and Combine.

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Total Downloads: 1,19027th July 2018
20 Comments and 13 recommendations, most say "Maybe?"

Experimental Fuel

for Half-Life 2

As Month Python used to say, “And Now for Something Completely Different!

This map has NO combat. There are NO puzzles.

So why the heck have I added it then? Because it’s fun, that’s why.

Take a Koke bottle into space. Really.

Go enjoy it.

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Total Downloads: 1,16426th July 2018
27 Comments and 12 recommendations with no significant bias

Drew Mobley’s Prison Break

for Half-Life 2

So, the plan is real simple, Gordon. You and Crazy will charge in, grab some guns, and let us out of the cells.

Once we’re out, well…we’ll figure it out from there.

Talk to Crazy when you’re ready, he’s probably watching the zombies again.

Good luck…we’re counting on you.

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Total Downloads: 2,86125th July 2018
28 Comments and 22 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"

Nuclear Plant

for Half-Life 2

Time for a blast from the past!

Take a journey into a nuclear power plant. Can you find all the secrets and enemies?

The secret areas are well hidden. Doom fans will love this.

Enjoy and let the mayhem begin.

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Total Downloads: 1,47324th July 2018
25 Comments and 15 recommendations with no significant bias