As I hope everyone else is doing, I have been trying out the Call of Duty 4 Variety Map pack the past few days.  The new maps have helped bring new life to COD4 for me and I have really enjoyed learning new levels.

My favorite one is Chinatown, but not for the reasons you may think.  As a level, its ok.  It has lots of eye candy, but I find that it has too many corners to hide in, so any assault you try to launch just ends in a back of the head shot you didn't see coming.  However, Chinatown sticks out in my mind as the most memorable level since it reminds me of San Francisco, my home away from home. 

As a recent transplant to Austin, TX with a young baby, I have not had any opportunity to travel back with my family to the Bay Area.  This level captures the essence and imagery of San Francisco's famed Chinatown quite well, with the neon lights, small dimly lit buildings, and twist and turns of the streets.   I didn't think COD4 would make me homesick, but kudos to you Infinity Ward.

And to help you design your own levels to make you homesick, Infinity Ward launched their official Mod Tools for the PC and they are holding a Community Mapping Contest which allows you, the community, to take map making into your own hands and create custom multiplayer maps.  Download the tools, start creating your dream multiplayer map, and they will choosing their favorites at the end of March.