Half-Life 2: Enhancement Mod (V5) - Games

Okay how about this, instead of suggesting a bunch of new things to add, how about we discuss ways to improve on the already existing parts of HL2? Let me start, is there any way to make the glass bullet-hole decal look more realistic? I find it weird that a bullet makes a perfect apple-sized circle as opposed to how glass actually cracks. [IMG]http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608028092058829662&pid=1.7[/IMG]

[QUOTE=SirLemon;44740738]Okay how about this, instead of suggesting a bunch of new things to add, how about we discuss ways to improve on the already existing parts of HL2? Let me start, is there any way to make the glass bullet-hole decal look more realistic? I find it weird that a bullet makes a perfect apple-sized circle as opposed to how glass actually cracks. [IMG]http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608028092058829662&pid=1.7[/IMG][/QUOTE] [url]http://hl2.gamebanana.com/sprites/4534[/url]

[QUOTE=tehstrelok;44740921][url]http://hl2.gamebanana.com/sprites/4534[/url][/QUOTE] all of my yes! Can we make the holes in the mod a bit more like this? BTW: Thanks for the mod link

[QUOTE=SirLemon;44740957] [url]http://hl2.gamebanana.com/sprites/4534[/url] all of my yes! Can we make the holes in the mod a bit more like this? BTW: Thanks for the mod link[/QUOTE] eh, I worked on that, I give them permission to use these if they want

Are you guys going to add penetrating shots? Like depending on the material, the model, or the brush it will penetrate?

Quick question: Will all the main textures (brick textures, concrete textures, etc etc etc) be revamped, remade, or changed in any way? I would prefer to have the game feel like it was released this decade, not the last. Even if the layouts of map don't change much or change a lot.

I made some new Geiger counter sounds about 6 or so years ago because the old ones annoyed me. If you're wanting to change them then you're welcome to have at these and use them in the mod. It's a small contribution and I understand if you're not arsed/want to do ones of your own, but if I have the chance to help out then that's cool with me. [url]http://hl2.gamebanana.com/sounds/4082[/url]

[QUOTE=SirLemon;44740738]Okay how about this, instead of suggesting a bunch of new things to add, how about we discuss ways to improve on the already existing parts of HL2? Let me start, is there any way to make the glass bullet-hole decal look more realistic? I find it weird that a bullet makes a perfect apple-sized circle as opposed to how glass actually cracks. [IMG]http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608028092058829662&pid=1.7[/IMG][/QUOTE] Speaking of: Any plans to use the portal 2 glass shader?

Yeah that was pretty impressive, I remember seeing it and thinking "this looks way better than source".

[QUOTE=Kickin Balls;44741682]Quick question: Will all the main textures (brick textures, concrete textures, etc etc etc) be revamped, remade, or changed in any way? I would prefer to have the game feel like it was released this decade, not the last. Even if the layouts of map don't change much or change a lot.[/QUOTE] Allow me to introduce you to the [url=http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1263005&p=40376301&viewfull=1#post40376301]OP[/url] I suggest you read it.

It's not outdated tech that's killing Source;[I] It's Hammer putting the final nail in the coffin[/I] I found out the hard way that deleting this brush in Eli's Lab will cause a glitched prop_static leak and be uncompilable. Thankfully, it's fixed now [URL=http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/legoman6986/media/f0cc92af-9bf1-464a-b514-833d476b107a_zps3088aa60.png.html][IMG]http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w626/legoman6986/f0cc92af-9bf1-464a-b514-833d476b107a_zps3088aa60.png[/IMG][/URL]

[QUOTE=Xubs;44743005]don't some Quake 1 editors have support for Source as well, I'm not very knowledgeable on HL2 mapping though. Why doesn't everyone use those if Hammer keeps fuckin up? I've always been into Quake mapping over Source though, so, I dunno. It seems way easier, and way better supported by third parties[/QUOTE] The glitch only occurs in this map; since it was technically built on one of the first versions of Hammer (back when it was Worldcraft) and Valve was notoriously struggling because their tools fucked up quite a bit during HL2 development.

[QUOTE=sirdownloadsalot;44737427]Because people like you keep suggesting the same thing. "Oh, maybe the devs could model/code this entire level/NPC/weapon for the mod!" and as soon as everyone rightfully says how hilariously out of place and unnescary it is, you just say "Oh then lets just put it in a dark tunnel as an eater egg! :downs:" The entire point of this mod is to enhance an already great game with more detail. Not to weigh it down with beta shit that was cut from the game for a reason. It's almost like you want a cross of Fake Factory and Missing Information.[/QUOTE] but i didnt do that at all ever and am actually against adding levels like that im not sure what you're talking about [editline]sd[/editline] also what a funny argument, even if I was like these people you mention; because that's exactly what the mod is doing according to you. "weighing it down with beta shit that was cut for a reason" because if you haven't read the OP, they are adding secret easteregg levels, secret easteregg weapons, and new enemies alongside their graphics and mapping enhancements.

[QUOTE=vexx21322;44741948]Speaking of: Any plans to use the portal 2 glass shader?[/QUOTE] Portal 2 "glass shader" is just Refract with a really sexy normalmap.

I would like to see the rebels pics, please

[QUOTE=glitchvid;44743662]Portal 2 "glass shader" is just Refract with a really sexy normalmap.[/QUOTE] I thought there was something special since this only appeared in Portal 2. But if it's that simple then that's good, it should be easy to implement.

[QUOTE=lew06;44741805]I made some new Geiger counter sounds about 6 or so years ago because the old ones annoyed me. If you're wanting to change them then you're welcome to have at these and use them in the mod. It's a small contribution and I understand if you're not arsed/want to do ones of your own, but if I have the chance to help out then that's cool with me. [url]http://hl2.gamebanana.com/sounds/4082[/url][/QUOTE] I would honestly much rather prefer to hear this in the game as opposed to the tiny blippy sound that was reused from HL1.

oh here is something interesting [url]http://csgo.gamebanana.com/textures/3968[/url]

[QUOTE=tehstrelok;44748951]oh here is something interesting [url]http://csgo.gamebanana.com/textures/3968[/url][/QUOTE] damn that's good

[QUOTE=SassPD22;44743687]I would like to see the rebels pics, please[/QUOTE] Well OK, here's your rebel pic [IMG]http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7208/2013030300001g.jpg[/IMG]

[QUOTE=endorphinsam;44743382]also what a funny argument, even if I was like these people you mention; because that's exactly what the mod is doing according to you. "weighing it down with beta shit that was cut for a reason" because if you haven't read the OP, they are adding secret easteregg levels, secret easteregg weapons, and new enemies alongside their graphics and mapping enhancements.[/QUOTE] The Hydra actually was cut for a reason though: it didn't work gameplay-wise. Not only that, but the added eastereggs have at least some actual weight to them, whereas adding a dead-end tunnel with the only purpose being to see a shadow of a no longer canon enemy of whom you'll never face is pointless and doesn't enhance [I]anything.[/I] All it'll do is be one of those things people'll shrug off and go "Cool?" and it wont be worth the time it took to make or possibly confuse people who see it as a form of foreshadowing.

Well, are you guys at least going to add Dopefish?

[QUOTE=gk99;44749413]All it'll do is be one of those things people'll shrug off and go "Cool?" and it wont be worth the time it took to make or possibly confuse people who see it as a form of foreshadowing.[/QUOTE] I'd be pissed if I saw hints to the Hydra and never got the chance to fight him.

[QUOTE=gk99;44749413]The Hydra actually was cut for a reason though: it didn't work gameplay-wise. Not only that, but the added eastereggs have at least some actual weight to them, whereas adding a dead-end tunnel with the only purpose being to see a shadow of a no longer canon enemy of whom you'll never face is pointless and doesn't enhance [I]anything.[/I] All it'll do is be one of those things people'll shrug off and go "Cool?" and it wont be worth the time it took to make or possibly confuse people who see it as a form of foreshadowing.[/QUOTE] im not arguing for any of this and i personally don't want extra enemies/extra weapons but they are happening anyway. why are you trying to convince me of something that i'm already convinced of

[QUOTE=endorphinsam;44750370]im not arguing for any of this and i personally don't want extra enemies/extra weapons but they are happening anyway. why are you trying to convince me of something that i'm already convinced of[/QUOTE] Well I mean, you're already arguing for no reason, why shouldn't I? Like, "I agree with you but here's why you're wrong."

[QUOTE=Falkok15;44749431]Well, are you guys at least going to add Dopefish?[/QUOTE] what's with all the dumbs? it could just be graffiti sprayed somewhere somewhat hidden it wouldn't take long, at least that's what i would think

are you guys going to do a high-def missing texture texture

[QUOTE=ProfHappycat7;44750828]what's with all the dumbs? it could just be graffiti sprayed somewhere somewhat hidden it wouldn't take long, at least that's what i would think[/QUOTE] Anything I suggest in this thread results in a dumb now. All because I mentioned stealth a few times.

[QUOTE=Pigbear;44750881]are you guys going to do a high-def missing texture texture[/QUOTE] If you look far enough back you'll find it.

[QUOTE=Falkok15;44750929]Anything I suggest in this thread results in a dumb now. All because I mentioned stealth a few times.[/QUOTE] Well that's because you just keep making dumb posts. Anyways, this has probably been asked before at some point in this thread but will the SLAM be added back into the singleplayer campaign? I can't exactly remember why it was cut from HL2 but not HL2DM.