This is the op4_version of the HLDM map cataclysm. Upon releasing Cataclysm I recieved some small complaints that caused some big debate. I refused to change anything since the map had gone final. I am not a hypocrite, so I wasn't going to release a cataclysm_r. Instead I did the next best thing and added the changes to op4_cataclysm! The changes are small but important. I changed the teleporters to give each individual one a new color, and it looks much better. I also added two long jumps that are situated at opposite sides of the map.

This is a medium-sized, fast-paced map that's fun for the whole family. There are six main areas interconnected with hallways and teleporters. Available weapons include: MP5, Shotgun, Eagle, SAW, Tau, Egon, RPG, Sniper Rifle, Shock Rifle, and some assorted explosives. Getting the egon is possible, but don't be cursing at me for tricking you to go after it. I made sure that the weapons are balanced, and that the ammo placement forces people to move around if they want the most out of the more powerful ones like the gauss and rpg. In my opinion, this kind of weapon/ammo placement provides the best deathmatch experience. There is almost nowhere to hide and camp, so those of you who like that sort of thing better be prepared to lose.

This is a smallish map that is good for 2-8 players. Any more will cause the map to degenerate into a giant pistol/crowbar fight on the ground level. This map is mainly a bunch of interconnected halls and stairways surrounding a large open area. The r_speeds never go above 450, and they only reach 450 in only two places. There is a large amount of weaponry spread out throughout the level, but the ammo is placed to force people to move around. It is almost impossible to camp out anywhere.

I didn't include all the weapons, since I didn't think they would fit. Snarks, the HornetHand, and the Egon were not included, and there are only one each of the RPG, the Gauss, and the Crossbow.

ADDENDUM Well, this is my first released map. It never got the respect I felt it deserved. I was going for gameplay over visuals, and its fairly obvious. I was obsessed with low r_speeds, since I had such an old computer, and I couldn't compile anything more complicated...so there you have it. If you can stand the looks, you will find a great DM map here.

This is the spiritual successor to my first HLDM map Torque and also my competition entry. The layout is basically the same but of course it looks radically different. I'm very pleased with the way I managed to keep to the original design so well while still updating it to look alot better.

The theme is pretty simple. We've got a section of City 17 that's been fought over by the resistance and the Combine for quite some time. The connectivity and flow was always my favorite aspect of Torque, and I think I did a pretty good job of recapturing that for this map. There's plenty of pathways to get to where you need to go and some nice vertical play. The map is probably large enough to handle 20 or so players, but due to the compact and open nature of the map it could provide a good game with even 4 players. I'd suggest 12.