Map-Center recently ran a fast-paced mapping event with a simple objective: select a pre-2004 release from a short list and remix it with modern visual standards. The focus was purely on visual execution - a chance for mappers to showcase their lighting, texture, and structural talent. The tight 16-day window kept the event focused and moving quickly, though it understandably forced a few authors to pull out before the finish line.

All of the final submissions are a clear visual upgrade over their source material. They range from outright spectacular to showing strong potential that could have truly shined given a bit more time and brushwork.

The final pack includes:

• Final Shutdown Remix by fKd (original by McBugzz)
• I Like Your Hair Long (remix) by Obsessed (original by vedder)
• Spank ME!!! Chapter TWO by DetroHogga (original by Spankster)

Without a doubt, the entries from fKd and Obsessed are the standouts of the pack. That said, DetroHogga's remix successfully evolves the original past basic blockwork into a promising Sci-Fi environment.

On the gameplay front, all three maps support Tourney and tight 2-4 player Deathmatch, with fully functional bot support included across the board. As a fantastic bonus for the mapping community, the authors have also included the .map source files with the download.

This was a fun, high-energy event, and the map-pack is well worth picking up.

Special thanks to Sprony for running the show. Here's hoping we see another jam like this soon!

Update: Obsessed's remix of I Like Your Hair Long has been improved. The changes are: brightness correction for all game engines, removal of the original version and some minor ammo tweaks. Massive thank you to Obsessed for taking the time to do this. (6th Aug 2026)