I’ve been trying to get both Jose and Chris online to record an audio interview for weeks. It was impossible, so we agreed on a text one instead. The questions were sent by email, so it may read a little strangely. Enjoy the read – there’s some interesting answers in there.
Poll Question 213 – Do you prefer smaller, polished mods or larger, less polished mods?
I was thinking why Imprudent Trek Above the Streets, won my recent RooftopVille mapping competition. Not only did I select it as the winner, most readers did too. There were some very good other entries but this one seemed more focused and polished.
26th February 2011 14 Comments
Poll Question 212 – How well do you know the details behind the HL universe?
I know it’s only February but I am going to make an effort this year to spend time researching and reading about the details behind the games themselves.
I will use four main source: Combine Overwiki, HalfLife2.net’s forums, The Half-Life Saga Story Guide and Valve’s Raising the bar.
18th February 2011 28 Comments
Audio Interview with Ludvig Kallin
I managed to sit down with Ludvig Kallin, the maker of Call In for Half-Life 2: Episode Two and chat about its development.
Enjoy!
13th February 2011 9 Comments
Rebel Storyfor Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Starting in one of the Combine pods, you suddenly find yourself dropped and free. Don’t hang around too long though otherwise you’ll get caught again.
You best bet is to keep running and kill everything in your path. There’s talk of a working Jalopy on the other side of the train station.
Total Downloads: 3,93412th February 2011
28 Comments
and 17 recommendations with no significant bias
Call Infor Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Call In takes place a few hours after the citadel was destroyed by Gordon Freeman.
You take the role of a rebel soldier on a mission to retrieve information regarding the super portal to aid in the building of Dr. Magnusson’s rocket.
Total Downloads: 5,87512th February 2011
39 Comments
and 31 recommendations, most say "Play It Now!"
Poll Question 211 – How do you feel about mods turning commercial?
A Steam friend of mine messaged me yesterday about the announcement of Dear Esther going commercial.
He was disappointed with the community’s response – specifically the negative comments.
12th February 2011 66 Comments
Mall of the Zombiesfor Half-Life 2: Episode Two
You wake up in a room. Adjoining it are other rooms and guess what? There are zombies in them. Keep going from room to room until you find the escape.
Total Downloads: 1,3386th February 2011
8 Comments
and 3 recommendations, most haven't enjoyed it
Poll Question 210 – What did you honestly think of “Beyond Black Mesa”?
This post contains strong and forceful language.
In addition, I hold nothing back concerning my deeply held beliefs about Half-Life.
If you are easily offended, I suggest you give this post a miss.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
5th February 2011 63 Comments
Writing Competition January 2011
UPDATE 2
I had forgotten to include Mel’s submission and I would like to apologize for my mistake. His story has now been included at the end. Sorry Mel.
UPDATE
Thanks to all those who entered.
I have created a PDF document with all the entries, along with an introduction, details of the winner and my comments about each story.
PlanetPhillip.Com Writing Competition January 2011
Right click and select your browser’s version of “Save As” to download it and view from your computer or click the link and depending on your system and set up it may open directly.
For those who just want to know the winner, it is….
29th January 2011 51 Comments
26th February 2011 6 Comments