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Locals - Heist

This map requires Half-Life 2: Episode 2 to run properly.

There is also a lot of color correction on this map. If you think it's ugly, you can disable it in the video options. If you can't see it at all, you can enable it in the options menu.

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Locals takes place in the Russian North, with Henchman #46 rushing through a shanty mining town with nothing but a (MELEE WEAPON OF YOUR CHOICE). This is the opening of Act 2, where Larry, El Presidente, and #46 begin to spread their influence across Russia, starting with overthrowing a gang called the 'Snowbillies'.

This map is not very hard on it's own, so I do recommend some addons to scale it to the difficulty and experience expected by myself. This is the easiest map in the series thus far.

You will need Half-Life 2 settings to play the map as intended. It's not required for the function of the map though, so if you'd like to play at an easier difficulty you do not have to download it. Set it on max difficulty for the proper experience, everything else makes the map too hard, as it overrides my settings for HP kits. You could also try it on 'Half-Life 2' difficulty to help avoid instant death.

https://gtm.you1.cn/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=111335690&searchtext=half+life+2+settings

I would also suggest "Blood and Gore Overhaul" by The Forgotten Architect for a visceral experience:

https://gtm.you1.cn/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=420236593&searchtext=blood+and+gore

Finally TFA's NMRIH sweps, once again by The Forgotten Architect, these sweps have a damage modifier slider, which means they're perfect for making the level easier or harder as you see fit:

http://gtm.you1.cn/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=582366370

You can also use the latent weapons on the map if you so choose. There are numerous addons for playing maps while not spawning with weapons. I recommend using one of those if you need a more vanilla experience. You could also use some Hotline Miami playermodels to get yourself in the feel of the map.

Blah blah shoutouts etc.

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That being said, I suggest that you only play this map if you're willing to give feedback on the layout and gameplay. If you don't want to play an unfinished map or give feedback, please wait until the final version is released. Playing this one will only ruin your experience later.

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CREDITS:

Mapping: Danny Judas
Icon: Danny Judas
Music: Turbokiller - Carpenter Brut | Awakening - Omniplexxx (VHS Dreams remix)
Models + Textures: Valve