I just saw, yesterday, that the Hl2 mod Zombie Master was released. You can download it here

http://gamefiles.virginmedia.com/blueyondergames/halflife2/modifications/ZombieMaster/zm_beta_100.zip

This mod is really interesting, in that it combines FPS and RTS ideas, pitting a crew of players against one zombie master, who can spawn and command hordes of zombies.

The mod was just released, and, like most new mods, server support is poor - good luck finding a game. You can, however, easily create your own server and start playing with the RTS controls - to get a feel for the zombie master role.

This seems like the perfect game for snarkpitters. I'm sure it would provide many laughs and a fairly non competitive environment to goof around and blast zombies.

Anyone interested? Is the snarkpit server still around, and does it get much use? If it just sits there barren - maybe we could convert it and test out the game? A private server is the way to go!

? quoting Flynn

I wish ppl would just make some nice, wholemeal, straight single player- fighting the Combine, blowing stuff up, general franticness. Instead they come up with bizarre ideas like this

How's the feel in this mod? Is it supposed to be scary/creepy like something from a Romero movie or a fun kill feast? Hopefully there's potential for both so the mapper can decide.

I agree - it does seem to have great potential. I played a small amount this weekend, just to get a feel for it. I jumped into a nice group of peeps who seemed to be communicating well on the survivor side, while gathering truck parts for the objective.. this was cool.

It seems the biggest challenge is going to be on the side of the zombie master role, since people only get to play if every once in a while (the master is picked at random). A bad zombie master will really weaken the experience. I would love to play the game with a good master.

I've already started working on a map; it's a fun challenge, and a refreshing change from DM. You really have to think of ways to cater to the zombie master (choke points, dark rooms, environmental traps) - otherwise the game will be too easy for the survivors. Then, you have to think of ways for the survivors to strategize (must move in numbers through some areas - sniper points to cover certain areas - flashlight spots - environment uses).