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    Black Mesa: Source

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Robgunn, Dec 3, 2008.

  1. Robgunn

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    Robgunn, Dec 3, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Doing a remake of their own material is a terrible idea if all they're going to do is revamp the graphics, which were mediocre anyways. The animations for the scientists/guards were pretty awful, as was the detail put into them.
     
    Bog, Dec 3, 2008
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    Their own material?

    This isn't VALVe, this is a MOD by a team that works on it in their spare time.
     
    Robgunn, Dec 3, 2008
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    Not to mention that they're going to offer this mod for free and they're adding a couple new mechanics, voices and speech lines. I'm really excited for this mod.
     
    Hoi-Yant, Dec 3, 2008
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  5. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Looks good. <3 @ Black mesa: source.
     
    BenLeonheart, Dec 3, 2008
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    Necromas, Dec 3, 2008
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  7. BHD

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    nice i love the mod community.
     
    BHD, Dec 4, 2008
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  8. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    sweet, i'm ready!
     
    be77solo, Dec 5, 2008
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  9. Meberus

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    That looks great, can't wait to get it! :D
     
    Meberus, Dec 5, 2008
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  10. Levenly

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    when will the sdk be released for L4D. I want the modding community to mod that game!!

    yeah this game looks like it will make it's way to my steam list though.
     
    Levenly, Dec 5, 2008
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  11. Bungalo Bill

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    L4D mods are already in the making. Maps, etc.

    Currently, there is TF2 maps, a version of assault from CSS moded a bit to fit L4D, and town square.

    Check up on www.L4Dmaps.com
     
    Bungalo Bill, Dec 5, 2008
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  12. Element

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    Looks like a great game. I'm going to have to play it once it comes out.
     
    Element, Dec 6, 2008
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  13. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    I know it's a mod, but I'd totally be willing to fork over 10-15 bucks for it. (Like with Garry's Mod). Also, apparently there was some issue with adding "source" to the end. I think it's just called "Black Mesa" now.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Dec 6, 2008
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  14. Necromas

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    Correct, Valve wanted them to change it so people wouldn't be mislead into thinking it was a Valve game, but other than that Valve seems to be thrilled with what they're doing.
     
    Necromas, Dec 6, 2008
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    haha, If I were Valve, I'd beg them to put our trademarks on it!
     
    ichime, Dec 6, 2008
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  16. The Commodore

    The Commodore Notebook Consultant

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    do you need the Orange Box to be able to play this?
     
    The Commodore, Dec 6, 2008
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  17. Red_Dragon

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    it is any Half life i believe including the REALLY old ones
     
    Red_Dragon, Dec 6, 2008
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  18. atbnet

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    This looks awesome I will definitely play this.
     
    atbnet, Dec 6, 2008
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  19. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    you need something which uses source engine. I guess any source game will do.
     
    tianxia, Dec 6, 2008
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    To play it, you'll need any source engine game.

    Basically, one of these
     
    Necromas, Dec 6, 2008
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  21. The Commodore

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    I guess I will have to buy one of those again. I have them on the xbox. Yeah I know...
     
    The Commodore, Dec 6, 2008
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    I'd just get the Orange Box, it's a hell of a deal if you play the other games.
     
    atbnet, Dec 6, 2008
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  23. The Commodore

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    Yeah I have it on X360.

    Ever since 2006 when games started to get really demanding(for my laptop) I stopped playing PC games, but now I have the freedom of choosing 3 different ways and it feels good since PC games have much more playability than their console ports.
     
    The Commodore, Dec 6, 2008
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