Source: Half-Life 2 Database

The well known mapper 3D-Mike (DE_Survivor, DE_Predator, etc) has started work on his first Half-Life 2 Deathmatch map. The map is currently still under development, but he has released some great looking screenshots of it already. Here the first screens, and info, of DM-AVALON:

DM-AVALON by 3D-Mike

Actually I had an idea for a Counter-Strike map first but I abandoned that. I figured It was perhaps a bit too early to try and make something really cool when I dont know the engine all that well. Then I discovered Valve had a contest for creating a DM map with Half-life 2 material only. I figured this was a good opportunity to learn about Source mapping before actually making my own models and textures. Mind you these screens are far from final but I hope they do show the concept well. I find it hard to make an interesting map when you have to use standard material but I tried hard to stay away from the standard Half-life-city-in-rumble-theme

Check out 3D-Mike's site for more.