I just came over this and thought it might bring some fond memories to you more nostalgic people; like me.
Seriously, seeing all of those lovely half-life alpha version pics brought tears to my eyes. Either that or the paprika i'm having.

http://www.planethalflife.com/nostalgia/

I apologize if this has been posted before. I searched for any similar topics but couldn't find any, so...

I take it then that you never played really well constructed games like Hexen or Heretic then?

Linear may work, may not, I don't know. I just think that always forward is not a balanced game. I like a small bit of spice. Its frustrating but also rewarding when you forget something 3 levels back and have to go back and either attain it, or accomplish it before you can proceed. Hexen had a lot of these tasks.

Still, although the graphics is nice, the story is a bit flat IMO. No more or less than most other games I suppose, but I had hoped for more coming from HL.

[edit] Now that I think about it, Duke3d had a really fine storyline as well.

You wouldn't like Hexen 1 then. It wasn't a true maze but it was set up in a very disorienting fashion.

Imaging a wooden wagon wheel. You enter a section in the middle (the hub). You would have to solve clues/riddles down each spoke, and sometimes have to go back down a certain spoke to finish before advancing to the next hub.

and

I do not remember Heretic being linear. I thought you had choices as to what direction/route you could follow. Perhaps I am mixing games. (shrugs)

I reached Ravenholm. However recreated that map for HL2DM did a marvelous job. Anyone know who did it?

It wasn't one of my favorite maps, but the recreation was well done.

(Slaps forehead)

Never knew it was here. Should have guessed though. How did you find it? The name doesn't match in any way.

I wonder. I have a working knowledge of editing for HL2 now. Is there any hope of teaming up with someone to make a map? I do not have much time, but would like to have something made in my name. Even if its only as a small partner.

How would someone go about soliciting a partner? How would someone go about finding a reliable partner?

"No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.S. way" is by far the most non-linear shooter/role-playing game ever. Sometimes, it gets pretty confusing because it's so non-linear.

And I get nostalgic too. I got Wolfenstein 3D installed on my laptop, and I play it sometimes. I was considering installing the original DOOM on my computer yesterday, but decided against it. No vertical axis play is just not so fun anymore.

I've played through HL1 twice, and HL2 three times. I can't imagine anyone not finishing either one.

At least you all are polite when you reject someones request. Much more preferable to the alternative method. I guess I will make one on my own.

Thanks for your time.