Have the patch downloaded and installed (finally).
Now working on downloading the maps. It's unreal what a chore this has been. Most download links from the counter-strike site are either 404 errors, or link to sites that require registration. The one site had a 45 minute wait for downloads. :o
At least that part is finished. Having a little trouble with the map downloads though. The only link that works is moving at a snails pace. It's been about five minutes and it's only 40% complete. *sigh* The price a person has to pay in order to waste countless hours online... luckily, I'm dedicated..
So juv - you gonna teach me how to play this blasted thing?