Howdy All. Here we are with another quick “What The Headcrab” episode. I have a feeling it’s been pretty quite recently, maybe everybody is playing games, instead of making mods etc.

If you don’t know what this podcast is about, please read the What The Headcrab: Introduction.

Below is the podcast, along with the links to each topic mentioned, along with my very brief notes.

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Last episode I had a Top News and decided I would start a PotE: Pronounced “potie”. Each episode I will pick the thing that interested me most. You will disagree, but I don’t give a headcrab’s arse. Post yours in the comments if you dare. The details will be duplicated in the relevant section and the header image will be related to the PotE.

Abandon: The Town
First I have heard of this and I am interested. Let me tell you why. “A challenging mod attempting to do some things a little differently with enemy and weapon design.” I like this. Not because I want new things with enemies or weapons, but because the modder has a clear and realistic objective. I was a little disappointed that he is going with episodes, I thought that train had left the station. I understand why people do it but as a concept I don’t feel it works. Ideally, the work would be almost finished and then the author could say I am releasing Episode 1 next week and then episode 2 and 3 a few months after that. Such a long gap between episodes is not good for anybody. That said, I really do understand why modders do things that way. Phew – rant over. There is a demo (that should be beta really) available, but I’ll be waiting for the final release in December.

So, what’s been happening on ModDB? Let’s find out.

• Legend of Gordon: Map update
  I had never heard of this mod before but it looks interesting. I am a bit wary of the phrase ” I hope it will create a breath of fresh air for the FPS genre” but let’s hope he is right. Screenshots look good. I’ll keep an eye on this.
• Blue Shift Source: Media Release 7
  It seems that no WTH is complete without something from Aulov Nikolay. This time it’s a Blue Shift media release. Okay, I have to admit, I haven’t read it. You can if this sort of stuff interests you. The link has media release 7 but the page title says 4. Make of that what you will.
• They Hunger Again: Fresh News
  I’m curious how fans of They Hunger feel about this. Anyway, it’s got an update showing models. It’s also been rash and posted a release date of Feb/Mar 2016. I have no idea why people do this. Okay, I do, to set themselves an objective but in modding it always seems to backfire. Bonus question: Who can name a mod that announced a released date of more than 4 months in the future that stuck to it? Free pizza at my house for anybody who gives a correct answer.
• Abandon: The Town
  First I have heard of this and I am interested. Let me tell you why. “A challenging mod attempting to do some things a little differently with enemy and weapon design.” I like this. Not because I want new things with enemies or weapons, but because the modder has a clear and realistic objective. I was a little disappointed that he is going with episodes, I thought that train had left the station. I understand why people do it but as a concept I don’t feel it works. Ideally, the work would be almost finished and then the author could say I am releasing Episode 1 next week and then episode 2 and 3 a few months after that. Such a long gap between episodes is not good for anybody. That said, I really do understand why modders do things that way. Phew – rant over. There is a demo (that should be beta really) available, but I’ll be waiting for the final release in December.
• BM: Hazard Course Update
  I can’t say much about thgis, as I haven’t even started BM yet. They are getting close to their 2015 deadline, so fingers crossed. Check the link if you want to find out about Bananas and Numb Nuts. No, that’s not a typo.
• Combine Prelude is looking for Level Designers.
  Must be hard to find people. Your mod will have to really stand out from the others. I know that if I were a modder, I would prefer to work on my own stuff. But good luck to them anyway. Give them a shout if you are looking to help.
• Half-Rats: A Fever Dream has been released.
  I mentioned this in the previous WTH epsiode and it’s now available for download. I’ll be adding it to the site this week. I’m looking forward to playing it.
• Nightmare House 2015 is out.
  Check the ModDB page for a full list of updates but runs on Source 2103, it’s got new weapons and new models, textures and sounds.
  Below is William’s (from Podcast17) playthrough.
  

There we go, that’s ModDB and a fine bunch of bananas it was. Talking of bananas…

Nothing new on GB this episode, at least not SP related. There are a few DM maps and stuff so check those out if youa re into that.

• BooberVille!?
  WAIT! WHAT? BooberVille. No, just a DM map with, er.. billboards of hot girls in bikinis. BikiniVille anybody?

This is what caught my eye this time around. Oh, and we had another one of those “What’s that strange music” – left the CD in the tray posts, which I am NOT linking to.

• Waiting for Freeman
  A nice set up image of Dr. Kleiner.
• Pet Peeves
  Talk about the things you don’t like in HL games.
• 3 Most hated enemies
  another discussion about your hated enemies.
• Borealis Easter egg in Valves “Fall Of a Space Core” skyrim DLC
  Teasing us, simply cruel.
• What an APC in HL3 might look like
  Super-detailed APC.
• Gordon is FASSSST
  Cool graphic and discussion about the speed of video game characters.
• Lambda Logo Laser Engraved
  Not the great post ever, but I do like realworld HL stuff.
• High-def Gman bust
  Is this the model for HL3?

That’s it from Reddit. Seems to be quite a few crappy fan art posts this month.

Is it me or are there more non-english videos being released/made? I haven’t watched all of those because not understanding what’s being said is not much fun. Anyway, here is what I found.

PixcelTwitch palys Uncertainty Principle
Check out PixelTwitch’s YT channel for more of his popular videos.

Action Points: By Design – Half-Life 2
Sixteen minutes of analysis of the basic design concepts used in the game. Disclaimer, I haven’t watched it all. These types of videos are great, but I just don’t have time to watch them all.

HALF-LIFE 2 VS FALLOUT 4 : A Comparison Video
90 seconds of visual comparison. Mentions the price too.

Half-Life 3 Cutting Block
I can’t believe I watched almost all of this. That said, I do find woodwork videos quite interesting. ANy wood workers here? No, I am not making a sexual innuendo!)

Synths: The Combine Terror [Part 2] – ValveTime Database: Episode 11
Another fantastic video from ValveTime. Go watch it.

Did I miss any good ones?

Here are a few things I found elsewhere.

• Lambda Generation: Portal Board game
  Lambda Generation streamed a live playthrough of a few people playing the new Portal board game. I haven’t played a board game in years. You need friends for that. Sobs.
• Steam Grid Images
  Looking for some new images for Steam grid? Try here. Plenty available and some good ones too.

Another one bites the dust, but not de_dust. Hope it was useful, if not too late now.

Please feel free to send links and items for the next podcast and also to comment on what you would like to see more or less of.

Remember, finishing Half-Life is just the beginning! CYA.