The Urban Project Created 18 years ago2006-01-07 13:28:13 UTC by monster_urby

I was talking to a TWHL member on MSN and I suddenly realised that having announced and started working on this Mod a few months ago (as well as a page on my website (soon to be updated)) that THE URBAN PROJECT doesn't have a thread for itself. So here it is.

I have to jet off to work in a second but here is a little publicity photo. More news and info when i get time.If you want more info now then search for "The new urbanebula" thread.

Horrible compression. Do his glasses really look that grotty?

Hey thats pretty good! Sort of looks Matrix like, not that I like the Matrix

Could you please remind me of the story...

The Glasses are not that grotty no. They have got writing and icons on them. I used MSPaint to compress the image. I know, I'm an idiot.

Might take a while to get some more pics up because the networks being a little bitch and ignoring my computer! I hate networking.

Ok the story:

Originally the idea was to have it based in a military base and the player was a rebel mercinary trying to overthrough an overpowering force that had taken over the world and enslaved the human race. Then i thought, "Why am I making HL2 in the HL1 engine!?" SO its changed and the best way I can explain it (without spoiling the twists I have planned) is this.

Urban.Inc. is a major company that owns everything in Skyline City. It controls the people's daily routines right down to their clothing. (Note: the grey jacket and pants with the SLC (SkyLine City) initials.)

SkyLine city itself is built as a Eutopia for the rich and powerful, set on a gravity defying disk hovering just above the cloud line and built entirely by Urban.Inc. the City protects its citizens from the creatures that are growing ever more ghastly in the world below.

Think of it this way. The story goes something like Final Fantasy 7 merged with Half-Life 2. SkyLine City is Midgar, Urban.Inc. is the Shinra corperation.

No concepts of the entire city have been created yet but I believe this will give a general example[Midgar from FF7]

Also as I mentioned in "THE NEW URBANEBULA" the game will be released chapter by chapter and at the end of each short burst will be a choice like in my fan fictions. Then a thread will be dedicated to the mod on my forum for the players to make choices. The next chapter will then be created using the players desicions. Nifty eh?

Looks promissing.. Good luck.

indeed.

Very nice, decent skinning. No map screen shots yet, thats what I am waiting for.

Good luck with this.

Sounds more like a Bladerunner style mod to me

Nice idea for the storyline development. Sorta collaborative.

More publicity. This skin has been complete for about a month now but I think It needed a good showing off.

Get this: Secret passwords around the level will allow you to view original concept art work as well as some old versions of my models that weren't included so you can play the game the way it was originally designed to look. I already have 3 different versions of this Hgrunt model and I believe this to be the last. Who knows though.

have you seen appleseed, sounds like you took some of the story from that

I am liking the look of this.

Nice grunt reskin/model.

Screen shots of maps (when you have them) would be good.

Mmm, low-poly.

Yea.. That's really low-poly..
Or maybe it's the screenie?
They're nice, tho..

yeah you should try and reskin the hi-def models if you can

Nah, just make something that plays fun first before going all high-poly and shiny. I like the style of this, what sort of gameplay are you planning for this?

the difference between the old models and the hi-def models isnt that much, but yeah whatever, each to his own. I like the style of this too, sort of reminds me of 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' and the HL2 cities without the invasion.

the difference between the old models and the hi-def models isnt that much, but yeah whatever, each to his own. I like the style of this too, sort of reminds me of 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' and the HL2 cities without the invasion.

Well there is a big diffrence. The old ones look hunched over and all small guys and the hd and the sd models stand tall. There are other things that I can't think of. But mabye when your done make a hi-def model pack for it or even a super-def one.

For those who prefer using the high definition models there will be a pack released after the mod is completed. The only thing at the minute is that the high def models are so bloody difficult to animate.

have you seen appleseed?

Apple seed? What the bloody hell is that?

Some cool ideas coming into my head every single day and soon I will have some really pretty screenies for you all.

Of course (due to popular demand) the game has gone High-Definition.

Feast your eyes and watch this space for future updates.

(please excuse the bad quality my PC's being a little bitch)

Whoa, that Barney looks malicious, dude.

uhm, why is everything grey?

Oooo...pink grunts

Gay,really gay.

nuthin wring with pink, but Id say thats more purple

Yeah, the pink/purple on the goggles looks a little strange.

Argh! stop compressing your screenshots so much! it makes them look horrible.

The content of the screenshots, however looks very nice.

compression for the win.

Urb, appleseed is a good movie, alot of plot points at the end. some of which sound like they would conform to your mod and make a few beuatiful twists. although its an modern anime, which I don't think is your style.

appleseed was made almost completely in 3ds max and an anime based cell shader, so I read trying to find out what appleseed was. unique from others I guess.

The grunts look like they belong in a military version of queer eye for the strait guy. Heh, anyway it your mod looks great so far.

They look great Urbanebula But there is something I have to say(as usual)Did you take permission to use A.I's models?If not,I heard,he gets angry about it.e-mail him from now,because he answers it after a month

Hey looks great, the Barney looks creepy!

Just a tip, stop flooding your pictures with BY URB OMG LOOK AT MY NAME TEH GOD NAME BLOCKS EVERYTHING.

I can't see your work clearly

They look great Urbanebula But there is something I have to say(as usual)Did you take permission to use A.I's models?If not,I heard,he gets angry about it.e-mail him from now,because he answers it after a month

A.I.s ones are SD and Did you see that these are only HD

I like the purple grunts, looks cool.
And I'm not gay!

Ok heres an answer to the above threads.

@seventh: Thanks, I think. The idea was kinda taken from half-life 2 to have genetically altered super soldiers with bio-mech implants. Its just a cool theme.

@fearian: Because they used to be dead. Oh and 'The Urban Project' has a very greyscale theme

@Elon: Purple and Pink don't mean something is gay. Ever played 'Red Alert 2 : Yuri's Revenge?' Besides they don't look gay when there blasting 10 shades of shit out of you with that plasma cannon.

@Ant: Changed them to dark blue as they were too bright.

@Hunter: Sorry and Cheers.

@M_Garg: I love Anime. I'll have to look into this AppleSeed wotsit.

@Gunter: Cheers

@Saco: (See Ansiths post)

@Habboi: I LOVE TEH PROPAGANDA!

@Ansith: Cheers for clearing that up for me.

@Madcow: I thought so too.

In-Game shots are due very soon now. Keep watchin.

Got to agree on the "pink-issue". To be honest, I have a hard time understanding what pink has to do with homosexuality, and why both are used in a negative way.

There's nothing wrong with pink and there's nothing wrong with homosexuality. Grow up, people!

I wear a pink shirt (shirt not T) to school most days cause pink is in style!

It was complementary, I assure you, Urbeh.

Got to agree on the "pink-issue". To be honest, I have a hard time understanding what pink has to do with homosexuality, and why both are used in a negative way.

There's nothing wrong with pink and there's nothing wrong with homosexuality. Grow up, people!

not pink man, purple. Remember tinky winky?
I don't mind homosexuality, in fact i'm an open supporter of gay rights (Accept around people who think all gays are going to hell).

A.I.s ones are SD and Did you see that these are only HD

No that barney is definetly A.I's,I know the others doesnt belongs to A.I because they dont have the 5 finger feature.(I'm not saying this in an aggresive way)

I have to also agree on the pink purple issue. they really arn't assoiciated with homos. its just a thing america spead, the idea that pink is gay on guys that is.

although I don't wear pink shirts on normal days and I find homo's a bit strange

In our country,If a gay walks in a public place,he gets beaten up!(Usualy)if he doesnt even walks in a public place,he gets beaten up again. yea,but they still spread...I think gays are ...erm...Did you know that gay also means as happy?
I think these people we called gay,just prefers male&male,and thats not right...god didnt created us for male&male,we are created for female&male..And also gays wouldnt cannot go to hell,if god wouldnt want male to ** another male he would created us like that...sort..a
I'm not good at explaining things in English but anyway,stop spamming

Wow, a real haven of enlightenment where you live :|.

Now now, each person can have their own opinion.

Remember, just because somone agrees with you doesnt mean you are right (or wrong). Lets try and stay on topic shall we?

Awesome mod by the look of it, I await map screen shots.

If a gay walks in a public place,he gets beaten up!

what kind of non free country are you oppressed by Saco?

Urban, Check out Appleseed yet? and why havn't you voted in the Fan Fic.

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A.I.s ones are SD and Did you see that these are only HD
No that barney is definetly A.I's,I know the others doesnt belongs to A.I because they dont have the 5 finger feature.(I'm not saying this in an aggresive way)

Nope its not A.I.s, I can tell by the face,I'd compare the faces but I can't right now.

Saco: I really don't blame you for your opinion, considering that people probably look at the matter in a completely different perspective in Turkey. Thus you are also unfluenced by those completely different values and norms.

I do find it sad that people are beaten up merely because of their nature, though. I respect your culture, but that kind of prejudice and violence is provoking.

My opinion is that homosexuality is not wrong at all. Even in the old Athens men often had close relationships to other men. And such things have repeated itself through history, both with acceptance and refusal.

That we are created as men and women, and have different sexual drives that fit with each other, doesn't necessarily mean that it has to be that way. Remember, there are no rules without exception (and such exceptions are just as right as what is "normal").

And how can you be so sure that God has meant this and that? Don't we have free will? Are we not individuals that are able to find our own way of life? Open up, think for yourself - detach from whatever cultural-based values you have, and try to look at the world from a different perspective.

Anyway, this is becoming a bit too off-topic. Someone should start a new topic about this in General Discussion. Or I might do it later on. It's quite interesting to discuss.

And I might get around to comment on what this thread is really about, too.

Yes, it is interesting, but if you want to us all discuss it further, don't do it here :).

Urby, I apologise.

Yea, 120% flaming & fighting guaranteed..

Yeah, this became a bit off-topic, so I'll comment a bit on 'The Urban Project'.

The models look good, and grey might fit the theme nicely, especially if this is a somewhat torn and shattered world. Just work hard on the atmosphere, so it doesn't become dull.

About the setting, it sounds great. I'm a huge fan of FFVII, and Midgard was a fantastic city. Combining that great setting from FF with Half-Life gameplay can become quite interesting.

It wouldn't hurt with a bit more information on the story and characters etc., though

The story will be put out soon on my website if I could just get to the god damned admin panel.

Here's a little screenie of a light I thought up at work today.There! Your first map screenie!

@Saco: A.I's Barney has moving eyes and a much higher resolution face texture. I used all the original HD models released by Gearbox. There is nothing in this mod (other than the weapon models from DMC) that made by a third party besides myself.