Got it working, here's the brute force crowbar approach:
- create new local addon with a playable map called a2_train_yard_mod1
- put VPK content into the content folder and compile the map once -dev compile is sufficient (somehow needed)
- put VPK content into the game folder (override what needs to)
- activate your local addon and the Remade Assets (not the definitive edition)
- play it
I like the new light setting and the citadel looks cool
Nice work here and your S2FM videos are awesome
My playthrough: https://youtu.be/lkYZRn07KCE

Gave it a try but sadly the VPK will not load as a map. Unfortunate.

You too Sepko, Since you went through all the trouble of loading and creating! Sorry we took over your comment section. lol

You too brother!

You got it, Dave. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

i'll give that a shot and if it works I'll let you know and you can let everybody else know how. The creator most of all. Thx Brother.....Sepko give that a shot also just incase I screw something up.

As the guide states, you'll have to copy the VPK file to your maps folder here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Half-Life Alyx\game\hlvr\maps

@dbates937 I think I might have figured out how to play it, but I won't be touching VR till next week so I won't be able to test if the method works. First, navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\546560\2167723691

In there you will see the file, 2167723691.vpk. Use the following guide by Xtraflux to launch it manually and it should work. LMK if it does and I'll make a video for it next week.

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2052194574

This looks awesome Skummeh or Sepko if you figure out how to load as a Alyx map please let me know. Thanz

I did try to check it out in VR but it doesn't show up as a playable map. Looks really cool for S2FM, tho.

You can I think I'm not exactly sure how to lol you might need to use console commands. I only made it for S2FM so I'm not sure how to get it up in HLA lol

that looks cool AS FUCK... but u said its s2fm so is there anything else i have to do or can i just load it up in HLA?

There are model groups that you can select when you right-click the model in the animation set editor tab thingy. There'll be an option to turn off the payload.

How did you get the HL:A Combine Hunter Chopper to not have the dangling Citadel panel underneath it? I thought the updated helicopter had it permanently stuck into the model.