As of the last 6 months, a small group of HL enthusiasts have been working on our new mod named "Half-Life: Static Friction". I am the coder so I have made a little trailer to show off what you can expect in our mod but I won't tell you the storyline, because that is not my department and it's not ready yet, but I can say it will be a major addition to the Half-Life storyline.
Trailer:
http://files.filefront.com/hl+sf+beta+previewwmv/;10117201;/fileinfo.html
Please give us some feedback and we are planning a Beta release in the near future.
Half-Life: Static Friction
Created 16 years ago2008-06-04 00:16:50 UTC by
hlife_hotdog
Created 16 years ago2008-06-04 00:16:50 UTC by
hlife_hotdog
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-04 00:16:50 UTC
Post #250891
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 11:13:02 UTC
Post #250933
Pretty darn neat!
Omg! Did i saw that correct? Headcrabs detach from their hosts (the zombie) as soon as you kill it?
Would you mind telling me how that's done? I tried to add this into my Uplink Extended mod but failed horribly. I will give you full credit.
Omg! Did i saw that correct? Headcrabs detach from their hosts (the zombie) as soon as you kill it?
Would you mind telling me how that's done? I tried to add this into my Uplink Extended mod but failed horribly. I will give you full credit.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 11:48:08 UTC
Post #250936
I'm almost positive I read a tutorial once that provided all the code and models need to implement that, Muzzle. Can't find the link though.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 12:32:09 UTC
Post #250937
That looks special. Does it use spirit ? When it will be released ? 
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 13:32:22 UTC
Post #250939
Headcrabs detach from their hosts (the zombie) as soon as you kill it?i rememmber seing that in a mod once... dont remmember what it was called tho.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 16:37:28 UTC
Post #250940
here used to be a tutorial on this at the old VERC website before it got shut down.Yeah, but the links are all dead. VERC is a mess.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 18:52:59 UTC
Post #250943
When a zombie is killed, the mesh changed to one without a headcrab, and a new headcrab is spawned on the location where the head was, inheriting the facing and such. Likely with an attachment of sorts.
Pretty much on death, spawn headcrab at attachment. the rest is model work.
if thats now how it was done, you did it the hard way
Pretty much on death, spawn headcrab at attachment. the rest is model work.
if thats now how it was done, you did it the hard way
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 19:53:11 UTC
Post #250944
Wow, I didn't realize VERC got shut down, I hadn't been there for so long. That place still had a ton of great info I never got around to using.
Trailer looks good though.
Trailer looks good though.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-05 20:49:34 UTC
Post #250945
is the VERC shut down permanent? if so, i think we should get a google cache/wayback machine project going to recover the lost tutorials.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-06 06:43:09 UTC
Post #250964
That pistol model is far too large. It obstructs the players view far too much.
The shotgun model too, looks a little strange. I think its the arm...
Maps look about average.
The shotgun model too, looks a little strange. I think its the arm...
Maps look about average.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-06 13:15:23 UTC
Post #250978
Looks great to me HL_hotdog! I love your work so i'm looking forward to playing! = )
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-07 08:28:12 UTC
Post #251001
I'd offer to make hammer props and detail existing architecture just for fun. I'm not really any good at Scripting, but am pretty versed with the original HL entities. Did someone say this is spirit?
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-07 09:52:27 UTC
Post #251005
I wish I could help but the list of jobs I have to do is rather immense!
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-09 00:53:36 UTC
Post #251046
Yeah, that was a real pain as i lost alot of data.
1. The mod uses Spirit 1.5 alpha 4
2. Headcrabs are coded to jump off the headcrabs, there was a tutorial on the VERC but like you guys have said it is down. It was fine just a few weeks ago.
I saved all the HL1 coding related tutorials from VERC if anyone wants them.
@Muzz, will send you the tutorial and the models but i have found a recent bug with it so be warned, will tell you more when i send it.
1. The mod uses Spirit 1.5 alpha 4
2. Headcrabs are coded to jump off the headcrabs, there was a tutorial on the VERC but like you guys have said it is down. It was fine just a few weeks ago.
I saved all the HL1 coding related tutorials from VERC if anyone wants them.
@Muzz, will send you the tutorial and the models but i have found a recent bug with it so be warned, will tell you more when i send it.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-13 10:28:21 UTC
Post #251208
@Muzz, will send you the tutorial and the models but i have found a recent bug with it so be warned, will tell you more when i send it.Thanks, ill be waiting.
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-19 23:59:58 UTC
Post #251618
looks good man!
especailly love the custom security guards!:D
especailly love the custom security guards!:D
Posted 16 years ago2008-06-20 05:10:25 UTC
Post #251627
@Everyone: We would be able to get this mod done a lot quicker if we increased our numbers.Wikipedia disagrees!
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-04 05:13:33 UTC
Post #252096
Dude, edit button.
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-05 03:16:06 UTC
Post #252138
He posted over a week later... Editing a week old post Kinda beats the purpose.
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-05 11:02:24 UTC
Post #252142
Actually he could have written "Update:" and added the rest underneath. It still bumps the thread.
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-05 15:33:07 UTC
Post #252145
new bump system is new. = )
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-05 17:29:57 UTC
Post #252146
Its been here since TWLH3 was started... lulz
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-06 15:51:24 UTC
Post #252156
Obviously a lot of new members doesn't realise that, so maybe it should be a little more clear? Hmm... Better make a post about this in the suggestions forum.
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-19 17:27:45 UTC
Post #252704
Actually looking forward to this. 
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-19 19:03:28 UTC
Post #252709
I can't wait to play it . I'm delighted to know half-life 1 isn't dead yet ( yet ?! never ! )
Posted 16 years ago2008-07-19 20:37:42 UTC
Post #252711
I would love to help but I've recently started another damn project
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-15 05:23:26 UTC
Post #253790
You need mapping help/advice or do you need a mapper to work on a chapter of yours?
Help I'm sure most of us can provide, as for actual mapping - pretty much everyone capable is occupied with his own projects.
Help I'm sure most of us can provide, as for actual mapping - pretty much everyone capable is occupied with his own projects.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-15 21:38:00 UTC
Post #253838
How about, you have to move a train out of the way? Rather than crane. 
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-15 22:08:50 UTC
Post #253842
or... have a nice little scripted sequence in there, and have a merc team fly by on a tram chasing some aliens on a different tram, and have one crash and expload, resulting in moving of the object.
but still require the activation (multi_source) of the crane button to start it all. even have the crane start to move then all of a sudden!!!! action!
but still require the activation (multi_source) of the crane button to start it all. even have the crane start to move then all of a sudden!!!! action!
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-15 23:04:35 UTC
Post #253846
That would be much cooler than just a train sittin there to move.
Posted 16 years ago2008-10-01 14:12:03 UTC
Post #256447
are you still working on this project ?
Posted 16 years ago2008-10-01 15:30:08 UTC
Post #256448
Major bump Striker, but since you've already done it, some updates on the status of this project would be nice!
Posted 16 years ago2008-10-01 15:37:41 UTC
Post #256450
Well I'm interested . I like hl1 mods .
Posted 16 years ago2008-10-01 17:03:41 UTC
Post #256459
Me too. Moar info PLOX?
Posted 16 years ago2008-10-08 22:03:15 UTC
Post #256843
It is coming along. Slowly, unfortunetly, but it is coming. I have temporarily stopped mapping because of the current compo but a short beta version is coming soon. Now that i have the Steam version of HL and detailed textures and we found some good hi-def Half-life textures so we are also going back over the maps to update them.
On another note, if you know any good Half-Life coders who have Microsoft Visual NET 2003. Please let me know. I have kinda reached my capabilities without help from other coders.
On another note, if you know any good Half-Life coders who have Microsoft Visual NET 2003. Please let me know. I have kinda reached my capabilities without help from other coders.
Posted 15 years ago2009-01-20 08:28:13 UTC
Post #261768
Good to hear it!
Posted 15 years ago2009-01-21 02:06:10 UTC
Post #261781
Yeah. If you guys need mappers i'll help 
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-08 22:48:02 UTC
Post #262445
Okay, after a bit of thorough play-testing, some issues have been brought up, some of which are quite trivial, but some are more concerning. Due to this, we have delayed the release until we resolve as many issues as possible. Mainly because some users are experiencing loading errors and there are performance issues with some maps. vs49688 and myself do apologize for the constant delays but we wish to ensure we release quality product rather than un-playable trash.
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-09 10:57:05 UTC
Post #262455
Very admirable.
You should hold tutorial sessions for professional developers. They release buggy tat all the time
You should hold tutorial sessions for professional developers. They release buggy tat all the time
Posted 15 years ago2009-02-09 11:31:14 UTC
Post #262456
vs4968, i do have msn. it's my email address. It's in my profile.
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-18 22:12:32 UTC
Post #264255
Nice. What's the story BTW? I understand it implements many new features, but that's almost all I know about this mod. I am currently DLing the trailer, But I want the storyline!
EDIT: Nice. Fast headcrabs, sniper rifles... I suggest that whoever made the 9mm pistol in the video scale it down, it's a bit to small. The maps are WIP, so I won't comment on them, although I noticed half the maps shown were the original ones showing off new tech and effects. Also, Since you're using Kate, I assume she is 'open source' and anyone can use her in a mod, by permission of the author? And storywise, Is it another "Guy in Black Mesa" mod, or is it further on in the HL storyline/Another place than BM?
I want answers, guys.
EDIT: Nice. Fast headcrabs, sniper rifles... I suggest that whoever made the 9mm pistol in the video scale it down, it's a bit to small. The maps are WIP, so I won't comment on them, although I noticed half the maps shown were the original ones showing off new tech and effects. Also, Since you're using Kate, I assume she is 'open source' and anyone can use her in a mod, by permission of the author? And storywise, Is it another "Guy in Black Mesa" mod, or is it further on in the HL storyline/Another place than BM?
I want answers, guys.
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-18 22:20:03 UTC
Post #264257
Also, Since you're using Kate, I assume she is 'open source' and anyone can use her in a mod, by permission of the author?You just pretty much defined all custom content ever...
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-18 22:32:17 UTC
Post #264258
There's a big difference between 'Open source' and 'Free to use'.
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-19 03:04:46 UTC
Post #264279
Indeed, however, most of the content we used we either free to use or used with permission. On another note, alot of it we have not obtained permission and is open to be removed should said content's author comes forward and complains.
We are also redesigning the intro to the demo, this means more delays but actually cuts time out of the final release as it is the actual intro
We are also redesigning the intro to the demo, this means more delays but actually cuts time out of the final release as it is the actual intro
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-19 08:12:20 UTC
Post #264290
As long as the demo and final release are both good.
Side note:
Side note:
alot of it we have not obtained permission and is open to be removed should said content's author comes forward and complains.So as long as they don't complain, it's generally okay to use their stuff as long as you credit them?
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-20 22:30:15 UTC
Post #264361
Oh yes, we always credit where we can, unless said author has not clearly defined themselves as the author...but the amount of stuff we used, much of which emails were sent to but we never got a reply, its difficult to keep on top of permissions when people don't reply to emails
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-22 06:32:52 UTC
Post #264414
True that. I prefer to contact the author first before I implement anything I haven't created myself.
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-27 23:15:07 UTC
Post #264679
_>
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-28 07:33:40 UTC
Post #264688
Sorry, I'm not much with splash screens. I will bump the thread (only a few hours) so people can see, however.
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-28 16:56:11 UTC
Post #264694
I'm always up for making some menus screens. Twll me what you need and what stock images you want me to use and I'll get to it.
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