Level Design - HL2 Hammer - Freeman Files - Part2

I made this HL2 map during the second year of Games Design BSc at The University of Bolton. It was designed, developed and tested in a team of two. The Freeman Files map was developed based on an analysis of HL2's coastal maps (found roughly midpoint in the game). The research included, a deep analyse of the Coast Map 07/08 of HL2, and as a result a design document was written consisting of the following sections:-

Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Summary of Coast Map 07 (Original HL2 map)
4. Walkthrough of Existing Coast Map 07
4.1 Level Transition & Player Transport
4.2 Space Buildings & Enemy NPCs
4.3 Level Puzzles & Player Challenge
4.4 Alternative Routes & Exploration
4.5 Inaccessible Areas and Level Exit
5. Interactive Elements of Existing Coast Map 07
6. Spatial Awareness of Coast Map 07
7. Linear Routes & Player Progression
8. Brief Overview of Coast Map 08 (Original HL2 map)
9. Triggers & Game Rules
9.1 Stopwatch Timed Events
9.2 Timed Level Completion
9.3 Identified Game Rules
9.4 Coastal Map 07 Statistics
10. Summary of Freeman Files Map (Our Map)
11. Walkthrough of Freeman Files Map (Our Map)
11.1 Opening Sea Front
11.2 Water Processing Facility (Lower Section)
11.3 Water Processing Facility (Upper Section)
11.4 Upper Bridge
12. Final Level Production
12.1 Initial Level Concept
12.2 Map Preparation
12.3 Map Creation Process
13. Optimization & Testing
13.1 QA Procedure
13.2 Map Optimization
14. Level Comparison, Game Rules & Statistics
14.1 Level Comparison
14.2 Game Rules Breakdown
14.3 Statistics: Freeman Files Map
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix

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[pariah979]

this is outstanding, the pacing in this map was fantastic. Very orignal and overall had some very key components that made it stand out. Nice work!

[nickworkdemo]

Thank you very much!

[Ultimate600]

This piece of art can make a blind man, see again!

Nice work!

[MGSfreak13]

where can i download this map?

[BigbadProduction]

Myself i am a good mapper but good work :)

[av3nger3]

haha, love how the gravity gun ends up in a crate.

[Vlodrak]

nice map. =) Could you please tell me how to insert the debris used on the stairs at 0:56

Thanks

[toxic996]

try func_breakable_surf

[zaabakka]

Nice work, but the inside looks kinda empty a bit. I think it could be better, with some paintings on the walls or more people (citizens).

[uzumakinaruto246]

The citizen running around the room was a little... odd.

Nice job nonetheless.

[tsunaxakari]

Just one question oh great mapping one,

what did you do to make the glass that isnt func_breakable and breaks in pieces?

nice map

[fausti12345]

nice map  like the bridge part the best

[Sniffer194]

Well, the indoor areas are pretty, but booooring. Although, the highway fight is cool (actually I MAKE maps, so I know, how hard is it xD)