Objective: Design an original map concept that fits into the
theme of the Xen Galaxy, Hl2 reminiscents, and whatever large enviroment.
The map concept must be perfect for HL2: DM.

Developer's Goal: We want to have your ideas to create a wonderfully original map that will bring back the reminiscents of the original Half-Life's Xen World, and still have the style that fits into HL2. We will be making custom textures, static meshes, player models, sfx, and weapons. If you want to join the Development team, please PM me.

Rules:
-Must be in the theme of a Xen galaxy, HL2 style, and whatever large enviroment
-Must be easy to read/understand
-Go all out, do any architecture design you can think of. Make it unbelieveable!
-Must be your work, and no others.
-Multiple Entries Accepted
-Ideas from other maps are accepted
-Concept must be sketched out on paper, CAD, or photoshop.

Prize: Your concept will be made into an official HL2: DM map. Also, if the map is well liked by the Judges, you will get a $25 EB Games gift card, and will be publicised over Valve's News and other HL2 News/Resource sites.

Deadline for entries is July 20th!!!

Here are some helpful tips that you should know that could help you win this competition!

1. Do your research, play Half-Life (Source) over again, and look at the possible design features used at the Xen World.

2. What made the Xen world interesting?

3. Where can a map take place? Think outside the box of what you saw in the Xen World. Where else can it take place? Possiblities can be a planet in the Xen System, asteroid, or maybe something original!

4. This is a concept art contest, NOT a mapping contest. The only skills you need is the knowledge of sketching out blueprints. If you know cad, why not use that to plan it?

5. Could there be gameplay changes? You don't need to stick to typical deathmatch gameplay, just add notes to your work so that we could possibly make a new gameplay or just change the gameplay itself.

Please send all submissions to my email address by clicking here.

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