Comments - Salamancer471

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I have been working with the MapBase closed beta for a while and I can confidently say that it is a vast improvement over the default tools for creating any map or experience for Half Life 2 and it's episodes.

Whether a casual hobbyist or a serious mod maker, the custom entities and the fixes to the game code is invaluable and should not be missed out on.
The new logic entities entirely cut out all the janky workarounds you're usually forced to use, and much of the new content promotes new concepts and gameplay that you can quickly implement with ease.

Blixibon has been fantastic at gathering and implementing community suggestions, to the point that I'd never consider going back to stock tools.

The mapping could be a bit bare and basic at times, but otherwise excellent.
The scenes and effects were what truly made this mod

10/10

Crashes like hell, but pretty cool

I would suggest the 'Dear Esther' mod. It has no combat and is pure story and exploration. It is unique, and perfectly voice-acted.
Although I would wait if I were you.
The creator is making a remake of the mod, and what has been released so far is....mind blowing. It not even Source anymore. Realistic water. Moving Clouds. God damn AMAZING displacements.

But yeah, either get the decent DE mod NOW, or wait for the remake, your choice.