2020 Update news - Half-Life 2: Unforeseen Circumstances Episode One mod for Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Hello guys! :)

I wanted to write this for a long time, to give you my true thoughts on this little project of mine. I made this mod when I was 14 back in 2018, and it was really my first attempt ever using hammer (I made a few, uhh, terrible Garry's mod maps before this).

I'm 17 now and looking back at it I do cringe a little at my approach. Its a first go, it isn't anything special, and there's a lot of criticism for it, rightfully so I'd say. I believe it was more of an attempt to chain together and evolve my mapping skills in a way I can easily see. I spent a lot more time on later sections than the beginning ones, something I think stands out a bit too much, and therefore I regret not going back to hone them out more after my understanding of the engine improved.

I don't mean to sound self-centered when I say this, but I am definitely proud with this and see it as an achievement of mine, even if this is not good in most people's eyes. Mainly because it was a big challenge, especially working in such an old engine with limited knowledge and I'm proud I even got this far, however I understand it can be very underwhelming for the average player and for that I truly apologize.

I know its bizarre bringing this up 2 years later, but I wanted to bring some context now that I'm older, to have an update. I am honored this has gotten the attention it has, and I would therefore like to say I am sorry for putting anyone's expectations too high, especially before I released it.

For anyone downloading now, remember when playing this is a 14 year old's first attempt at modding.

Hope you understand, and thank you so much for reading (and playing)! :D