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Recurring themes

You know how that the trains appear in half life including its expansions and sequels.I noticed that ventilation shalfs also appears in all of the series in half life but there seems to be no article about vents but there are mention of it. Should their be a category about these recurring themes in half life (which would include the vortigaunts, G-man, Gordon, the crowbar and the train articles).99.244.169.161 22:49, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

Hey Klow you know took away the recurring theme category from Gordon's Article that he is seen in every half life game to date right?Malekron 23:04, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

UNdeletion to Riot Act

Hey Klow, whats up? Did u undelete Riot Act? Because I thank you for it, but I don't know how stuff gets undeleted on here. Be sure to let me know how my Machinima is. -- Mega Sean 45 09:13 AM, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

I undeleted Riot Act because I realized is was notable. And you keep talking about this Machinima thing, and I don't know what is is, and you never gave a link to the Machinima website or anything, so I don't know how I could see it... Klow 13:28, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

Well I don't really know the link but I know where you can see them all in which order you want buddy!

[1] -- Mega Sean 45 10:14 AM, 30 December 2008

Vandal

Don't know if you have the power to ban vandals or not, but the IP 89.231.28.199 just vandalised the page Gluon Gun. If you can't ban him, I am sure you know someone who can.--YabbaMyIcing 01:38, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, so far he is a vandalism only IP.--YabbaMyIcing 01:48, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

It's a fag-life wiki, why do you try to keep this pile of shit serious? This Fucking Vandal.--89.231.28.199 02:11, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Blocked. --MattyDienhoff 06:04, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Harsh! Who was that guy? -- Mega Sean 45 05:39 PM, 24 December 2008

I don't know, and I don't particularly care. --MattyDienhoff 08:08, 25 December 2008 (UTC)

name space shuffle

ok, here's what the problem was:

your project namespace (ns:4) was named "Half-Life" (because that was what the sitename of the wiki was), this was hijacking any titles that started with "Half-Life:"

you also had a "OverWiki" custom namespace setup (was ns:112), this is where all your pages that would have normally been in the project namespace were (things like admin list and style pages)

here's what i did:

• I renamed (ns:112) from "OverWiki" to "OverWiki2"
• I renamed the sitename from "Half-Life" to "Half-Life Wiki" (to prevent any other issues)
• I renamed the project (ns:4) from "Half-Life" to "OverWiki"
• I moved all the project related pages from "OverWiki2" (ns:112) into "OverWiki" (ns:4)
• I removed the OverWiki2 namespace from the wiki
• I moved all the formally "Half-Life:" pages from ns:4 to ns:0, but adding "Half-Life:" to the front of the page name (again, so no links break)

End effect:

• anything that was in OverWiki:, is still in OverWiki:
• anything that started with "Half-Life:" still starts with "Half-Life:"
• You can now rename the "Half-Life:" pages to add a space after the colon if you want (but changing all those links is your problem not mine :))

All the deletes were just the redirects left from moving the pages so that i could delete the OverWiki2 namespace once empty and for other internal linking things.

Your wanted pages and broken/double redirect lists may (very likely) be funky for a day or two until the next time the update script runs. If its still all weird after that, leave me a talk page message, and i'll look into it.

--Uberfuzzy

What can I say? Let's try with "perfect"! I understood your explanations more or less and the results are exactly as I wanted. 1000 thanks! And of course it's our problem for the slight fixes, not yours, don't worry. Klow 22:19, 28 December 2008 (UTC)

Adam Baldwin

When I created the page Adam Baldwin it was deleted, he is the voice of many rebels in episode two, just watch the credits!

Also I uploded some pictures to the different characters, because it was not many pictures on any of the character and they were deleted, why, because maby another wiki use it?

Sign your comments, please. Could you answer my two questions on your talk page? For Baldwin, I'll have a closer look. Klow 00:17, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Deleting

Why are you deleting avry picture that I have upload? Example Tony Todd i didint paste that! HalfLifeveR

I replaced it. There are some good pics of him, and you chose one where he was deformed... To sign, use four "~". It will automatically display your name and the date of your message. Klow 02:39, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Don't Leave Entirely!

I understand if you don't want to be as contributing as you have been, but don't leave this wiki entirely! I don't want to call it hopeless just yet, maybe we should just attempt to get in contact with the main admin of this place and explain the current situation to him. We may just need more staff, I don't know, but I think it can be fixed.--YabbaMyIcing 03:30, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Yabba. I wish all users were like you, but they're not. It's a nightmare. Klow 11:02, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

What is?99.244.169.161 23:44, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

RE: Typo

Dude! What the hell are you talking about? I never did anything like that. I love this wiki (not in a sexral way), and respect this wiki. I never add spam like that. But I can delete it if you show me what it. Thanks and happy holidays. -- Mega Sean 45 10:20 AM, 30 December 2008

Bullsquid

I re-wrote the article on Bullsquid in the present tense; you can remove it from your user page. Also, I agree with Yabba; this wiki just needs more people to work on it. I'm gonna do everything I can to improve it. However, I know almost nothing about Half Life, other than what I have picked up on this wiki, so I'll concentrate on the spelling, grammar and style of the articles. Thank you and good luck to everyone who is trying to improve the wiki! Marshmallow2166 18:34, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Thanks to you! I thought no one would ever have a look at my "to do" list. Klow 18:42, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

You're welcome! I know nothing about wiki markup either, do you know anywhere I could find out about it?Marshmallow2166 19:04, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Well I learned by myself by seeing what was inside existing articles when I would find one that contained a thing I wanted to do myself. I also have a file on my hard disk where are copied the markups, templates, titles, etc. I use the most. For help pages on the subject, Help:Contents here could help you for some things, and Help:Contents on Wikipedia might help too. When you get used to it, you can achieve some cool stuff with little effort, the wiki markup being much easier than HTML, PHP or other web languages. Klow 19:00, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Thanks!Marshmallow2166 19:02, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Vortigese

I can't believe we didn't have a page on this yet! I saw in on your To-Do list, and so I created it. What do you think? I may go for Vortessence next--YabbaMyIcing 20:02, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Well I just put it in my list, just to not forget about it. I don't know if it deserves an article or just a section in the Vortigaunt article. Is there much to say about it? Plus it's not very consistent between HL1 and HL2. Of course if you think it deserves an article, go ahead. And don't forget to link it to the Vortigaunt article. And about the Vortessence, actually I never understood what it was exactly... Klow 20:06, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

The Vortessence is basically the fabric of the universe. It is time and space and it is the factor that gives the Vortigaunts their power source. The Vortal Cords talked about in Episode 2 are the singular pieces of the essence and life itself is directly connected to them. So the "cutting of the cords" is the killing of something.

And I think Vortigese deserves its own article. I just need to gather more facts and I'll improve it--YabbaMyIcing 20:23, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

You have my blessing. :-P Klow 20:25, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Lol. Thank you, Sire. I shan't let you down!--YabbaMyIcing 20:27, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Not hopeles

The wiki is not hopeles, i think it's a good wiki in many ways. I have been on many game wiki's and I like this one best. Some pages are maby done a little quick and a little more pictures on the character wood be good, but anyway its a good wiki. HalfLifeveR 22:23, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

The pics are ok so far. I'm more worried about the text and users that don't reread themselves. Klow 21:33, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Image

I found another picture of Barney (not from a wiki) hope you like it. HalfLifeveR

Could you sign properly, please? You see, below? "Sign your username: ~ ~ ~ ~". Just click on it! The pic is ok, but is it licensed under the "GNU Free Documentation License" ? I don't think so. Klow 23:40, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Op4 chapters

Hey, I will be adding information in the "detail"-sections if that's ok. I'm too lazy to add walkthroughs though, I tried to make it once, but my elbow pressed the "Back"-button and so everything went to hell.DAWeeE1 14:08, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

That's why you have to do it on your HD first. ;-) Don't worry about your laziness, any (good) contribution is always welcomed. Is that you who also added the detail for Blue Shift? Klow 14:33, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

Delete

Can you please delete the category, Category:Ravenhom Traps? Besides the awful typo it contains in the name, I decided to just make a catch-all trap category instead of Ravenholm specifically.--YabbaMyIcing 20:04, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

And I have a couple of questions, how do I link to a category rather than include it and how can I make the template I just put on the trap pages go to the bottom instead of in the middle where it is.--YabbaMyIcing 20:23, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

To link to a category put a colon in front of 'Category' in the link, like so - [[:Category:Traps]]

I don't know why the template appears in the middle, my guess is there's something in its code that causes it to stay in the middle of the page, I wish I could help but I'm hopeless with templates. :( --MattyDienhoff 20:09, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

I'll have a look. (I might even fix it!) Klow 21:10, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

Thank you for the help! Now I just need to figure out how to fix the template's location on the page, but I am really stumped on it.--YabbaMyIcing 21:21, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

Fixed! I just completely remade it and then re-included your stuff in it. Klow 21:39, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

Thank you. That looks a lot better!--YabbaMyIcing 22:30, 1 January 2009 (UTC)

Credits

I made a page: Credits, i think we shood have a page about the people how have worked on the Half Life series. HalfLifeveR 00:29, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, deleted. Looks very bad, doesn't even have the proper name. Also, "Credits" is just not precise enough. We'll get to that later, now there are enough pages that need heavy editing, but I don't know if you're up for it. Klow 00:54, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

I don't understand why you deleted the page, but anyway are the some other pages that needs to be edit? HalfLifeveR 11:05, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

Almost every page of the wiki has an issue. Klow 13:13, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

Game Pictures

What are you talking about? HalfLifeveR 23:30, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

About the pictures you upload. When you upload images, you upload them under the GFDL licence. Do you even have any clue about what you are doing? You don't seem to. Klow 23:34, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Sometimes I feel that evrything I'am doing on this wiki is wrong, if it's true just say so. HalfLifeveR 23:42, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Well don't take this personally, but to be honest, you're not very helpful. I'm sorry if my attitude made some users quit editing here, but unhelpful edits is counter-productive, and I can't do everything myself. It's just up to you to make your edits not wrong. Klow 23:48, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Kharra

This is an article about creatures from a HL mod. Should this be deleted or moved to a page just about the mod? It's got nothing to do with actual canon.--YabbaMyIcing 22:06, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for reporting. This is fanon, therefore: KABOOM! However, Natural Selection could be created. It's an old classic. Klow 22:15, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm still around

Sorry about that. I got anew high-end rig for Christmas and I've been playing games like Fallout 3 on it. The Combine Guard never had a mask on its face. Also, there are no maps in the WC Mappack corresponding to Lost Coast. I don't know the name of the Weather Control map because I don't have the WC installed on my new computer. Sorry. Darkman 4 02:39, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok! Let me know when you grab those names for Weather Control. By the way, I found playable AirEx and Vertigo. Klow 02:42, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Re: Misc

Thanks for catching that mistake and fixing it! I'll see what I can do to help reduce the size of your to do list. (Strat-N8 08:10, 9 January 2009 (UTC))

Awesome! Klow 08:42, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

Battles of the Citadel

I'm going to start with this page for the organizing of military conflicts. I think this page should be deleted. Beside the typo in the title and other little things, I think this page doesn't have any relevant information in it. It doesn't even really talk about a conflict or fight and is basically a walkthrough.--YabbaMyIcing 21:16, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

Neat. ;-) Klow 21:17, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

And Advance on White Forest and Raid on Black Mesa East don't even have a written articles in them!--YabbaMyIcing 21:24, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

I remember now! This is gonna be easier that I thought. Also, don't forget to check "what links here" and see what is to be done, especially if the link has the name of the page to be deleted on it. Klow 21:26, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

Alright, I will check them.--YabbaMyIcing 21:29, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

What do you think about the page Skirmish in Ravenholm? I created the page because I thought it was a unique instance because so much happened there, but now that I look at it I could probably move a lot of it into the article for Ravenholm.--YabbaMyIcing 21:36, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

Same there, of course. If you are to remove event important conflicts, this one too... Klow 21:38, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

I guess everyone missed this? :( --MattyDienhoff 04:59, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

I just saw that. I think Yabba is fixing the issue overall, isn't it? So indirectly, we listened to you. ;-) Klow 05:01, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, these articles are bullcrap, I think Combine War is good enough. No affence to anyone who made those. Mega Sean 45 02:39, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

None taken but do you think some info maybe processed to the Combine War.99.244.169.161 23:44, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Normally, any relevant info has be redistributed where appropriate. And you could register, you know. It would be a lot easier for you. And "affence" is not a word, my dear Sean. Klow 23:47, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Synth

I went through each Synth article and added the link to the info box (among other changes for some of them), so you can strike that one off your list. (Strat-N8 08:31, 10 January 2009 (UTC))

I saw that. Neat, thanks. Klow 13:59, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

FW: Private Conversation

Klow I need to talk to you in private. Do you know how I can do that? Mega Sean 45 02:22, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

What's the matter? Do you have MSN? What's your address? Klow 02:26, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

*** or ***, thats about it. This is quite important (it has nothing to do with the Combine Guard, screw that.Mega Sean 45 02:29, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

I added the Gmail address. Klow 02:38, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Whats yours so I know that your not stranger. :D Mega Sean 45 02:40, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

I won't give my address here. You wouldn't have countless people adding your address, isn't it? The address should be from Gmail, that's all I'll say. Klow 02:41, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Then could you block the email address so I don't get junk mail or spam? :D Mega Sean 45 02:45, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

What do you mean? And did you add me? Klow 02:46, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

I said block the email address I gave you, just in case. Mega Sean 45 02:52, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Did you add me or what? It's very late here, I should leave soon... Klow 02:54, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

I forgot the password! D: But I could still look for the email that I got. Are you gonna block the email address or what? :D Mega Sean 45 02:59, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

But what do you want me to block it? I added the two addresses you gave me to my MSN account, and I'm waiting for you. What else do you need? Klow 03:02, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Well how am I suppose to contact you when I didn't get an email from you how am I suppose to do this? I'm really a new person to google really. Mega Sean 45 03:06, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

I was talking about MSN. Do you have a MSN Messenger account? Klow 03:08, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

I did and I didn't notice, wow that was stupid. I checked and I didn't see an email from you. Same name account. Mega Sean 45 03:11, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm talking about the instant messaging program. Anyone there, McFly? Klow 03:13, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Not really, when I have it installed i'll let you know and right now I am wasting time soooo i'll see ya later then. Plus you didn't block the email address on this page yet, please block it so nobody eles would no. Plus have you heard from Matty in a while? It's been a while. Mega Sean 45 03:19, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok I just hid your addresses. I sent you an invite on Gmail, so check your chat window for me one of these days. Matty is quite busy on other projects, so I can't come here as much as he wants to come. Klow 03:26, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

With 26 edits in the last 3 days I beg to differ, I'm still around. :P --MattyDienhoff 06:52, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Link doesn't work...

When I try to get into Combine Overwiki, the link www.halflife.wikia.com doesn't work, have something happened?--80.216.207.29 11:18, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

It seems to work fine to me, if I go to that URL it redirects here. --MattyDienhoff 15:38, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Location template infobox

Do we need a location template so we can review the status of the location e.g. City 17, White Forest etc.99.244.169.161 22:06, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

We don't where they are. We can only say Earth, Europe. But there can be other fields, such as affiliation, destructed or not, etc. Klow 22:18, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Also there is a place in Opposing Forces where a unknown void is there at the end could we add this to a locationMalekron 02:09, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

That would be the possible Race X homeworld, but we don't have any info on it, so no. Is that what you're talking about? Klow 02:13, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

It also could be a prison of some sort judging by the way the G-man was saying detaining Adrian.Malekron 02:19, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Hey Klow you just deleted the Void from Op4.I'm just wondering why did you delete it?Was the sentences messy? But any way good job on the recurring themes.Malekron 21:25, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Battle articles.

Honestly, I think a lot of them can be deleted. I have been rereading them and I see that most do not introduce any new information to the wiki because most of it can be found easily in other pages. The only worthwhile facts I have found are in the Attack on New Little Odessa and Battle of Lighthouse Point. They introduce a couple of facts I would be willing to add to the appropriate article if they are indeed deleted. Of course Combine War, the Seven Hour War and the Black Mesa Incident should be kept. They were the only three in the category before we got this influx of worthless military conflict articles and plus they are full of relevant information.--YabbaMyIcing 03:52, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

Of course, these three are the most important and I think they should be the only ones to be left. Any other thing is just piece of gameplay action. So tell me when you're done including the info found in Attack on New Little Odessa and Battle of Lighthouse Point in their respective locations pages, and I'll delete all the conflict pages (minus the 3 mentioned above, of course), and that'll be it! Klow 14:07, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

Alright, info is moved and the pages can now be deleted!--YabbaMyIcing 20:21, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

You mean, all of them? You flagged only one for deletion. Klow 20:29, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

I flagged Attack on New Little Odessa for deletion. Sorry to confuse. --MattyDienhoff 00:03, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

I saw that. But I just want confirmation from Yabba that everything can be deleted. Are you there? Klow 00:04, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Yes they can be deleted. I just need to put the template on them but I forgot. Sorry.--YabbaMyIcing 05:21, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

E3

Nothing was shown at E3 2002. The only E3 2002 materials in the leak package is "e3_depot" in the WC Mappack, and possibly a few maps with the "e3" prefix, though I can't confirm that right now. If something says "Shown at E3", it'll always be E3 2003.

Ok, thanks! Klow 02:33, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Shore PIcture

Likely released around E3 2003. We knew nothing about HL2 until it. Darkman 4 02:41, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok. I'm just curious, how old are you and where are you from? Klow 02:43, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm 17. I'm just repeating what I saw on the "Making of Half-Life 2" article. It says they were never ready to go public with the game until E3 2003. Darkman 4 02:52, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

I never read the article entirely, I should do it. Overall, what are your sources exactly? Klow 03:02, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Mostly posts frmo Father's Grigiorl Forum and old Love-tub.net posts. Both have been deleted, unfortunately. Darkman 4 03:07, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

No, the love tub is back. They even released a new version of MI last month, updated with The Orange Box. And the forums are worse than ever. Just say "hi" if you want free insults. Klow 03:13, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm talking about the old Love-Tub posts. You could usually glean a few bits of info before a thread turned into shit. It's originally where I learned some minor details about the leak, like that there's a texture sheet for Dog that made him blue. Darkman 4 03:23, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, the old posts are definitely lost. You don't have this texture, btw? :-P Klow 16:14, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

I do. I'll try to have it uploaded by the end of the day. Darkman 4 16:16, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Awesome! And don't forget the info template, really. Klow 16:17, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Nexusruins

The Nexus was pretty damn close to the Citadel, and its the only domed building you encounter in the Streetwar chapters. it wouldn't surprise me if you would see the Nexus from the Citadel. Darkman 4 22:03, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Let's just say it's highly likely, then. Klow 23:00, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Coastline to Atmosphere Mod

Hey Klow, I suggest you add a mod page for the HL2 mod Coastline to Atmosphere. If you haven't played it, I highly recommend it. It contains beautiful scenery and mapping as well as great gameplay and combat. It's also really long so you don't get disapointed with a premature, unsatisfactory ending. You can Google it or I can send you a link.

Seriously, it's a great mod (Listed in the top 3 best on several websites) and I think it's worthy of an OverWiki page.

Laytz94 22:57, 13 January 2009 (UTC)Laytz94

I played in like in 2006. It's notable, you're right. I'll add it to the list. Klow 23:00, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

A new category of deceased characters

Do you think we should add a category on deceased characters/individuals like Eli, Otis, the Nihilanth and so on.Malekron 02:06, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

new articles

Do you think we need Combine Forcefields or would that be filed under a subsection Combine Barricades.Malekron 01:31, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I think a page on Combine technology should be created. And 2 lines articles like Combine Dispenser should be included to it. Klow 01:36, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I agree. Wikipedia used to have an article titled something like List of Combine non-combat technology in Half-Life 2, which has long since been deleted. I saved all of it's assets, though, and I've been meaning to put them together into an article. Maybe I'll start on it today! --MattyDienhoff 01:38, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Do it! Right now! :D Klow 01:39, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

also should we have the Resistance lever bridge and Resistance teleporters or will it be a subsection of the teleport articleMalekron 01:52, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Maybe another article with Resistance technology, you're right. And a Teleportation article should exist too... Klow 02:09, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I think the inventions it should file under categories but defiantly their should be the lever bridge and teleportion also and I am doing it right now.Malekron 02:14, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

WC Mappack stuff

I've just reinstalled the WC Mappack to poke around and compile a few maps for the leak. To get to the point, the .vmf files still have the date they were last modified. I think that might be a way to approximate when certain concepts were dropped. For example, "city_test3.vmf", the "Get your Free TVs!" map, was last modified in 2000. and last modification to any of the Airex maps was in February 2002, which were done in "temp3.vmf" (basicially an overview of the entire Airex facility). Darkman 4 02:27, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I noticed that too, that's quite interesting. And the last "Get your Free TVs!" map was modified in 2002, I don't know why. Did you add it to the Beta article? Klow 02:31, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I'll get on it. Darkman 4 02:33, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Weather Control maps

I can't find any in the WC Mappack. The picture that's on the Weather Control page is actually from "demo_artic", a test map designed to illustrate the mood that would be in the Borealis and Weather Control maps. However, like I said, the Weather Control has no maps in the WC Mappack, which means that the concept was scrapped even before extremely early maps like "city_test03.vmf" were made. Darkman 4 06:42, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm trying to get things right here: [2] Maybe you won't see it if you're not registered. Klow 06:48, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

New Mod

Once I add you on google, I will show you the mod I promased to let you see. Sorry I didn't acceppt yet, things have been slow lately. I am trying to do all I can to be an admin myself. Mega Sean 45 20:28, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Hold that thought for a second. I didn't get an email from you yet. Whats with these mother f***en bugs on these websites? Mega Sean 45 20:32, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Why in the WORLD did you add the Cleanup template in this conversation? Klow 22:06, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I thought I did a mispelled word. Remember when I said I couldn't see the whole menu?Mega Sean 45 22:24, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I just found you wanted to talk to me on google. I'm pressing yes and it's not doing anything. Wiered. Mega Sean 45 22:32, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

That's because I'm not connected. Are you retarded or something? Klow 22:41, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Well that wasn't acting like you, your nicer than that. I haven't been on google for a while so don't think I don't know everything about it. =P Mega Sean 45 22:46, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm waiting on google. Klow 22:50, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Thx for talking to me. Let me know if you wanna talk again buddy. Mega Sean 45 23:30, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Sandtraps

Oh Sorry, whats wrong for adding a tip to the article(Not being Rude or Sarcastic).

Adding a tip is not wrong. Doing it bad is the problem. Klow 23:15, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Oh, I think I know what you mean, Capitalizing? Is that the Problem, or did I accidently misspell something. I'll be careful next time, ok.

No, a space was missing, among other things. It's just a tiny detail, but when it's found many times within the wiki, it turns into a huge problem. Just re-read yourself carefully. And nobody's perfect, don't worry. Klow 23:39, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok, I'll be sure to remember to check all sentences' spaces and make sure they're in their right position. Thanks for reminding me by the way, as Im also logged into like 10 or 20 other wikis to.

Don't worry. And don't forget to sign with the four "~"! Klow 23:50, 14 January 2009 (UTC)

proto_citadel_advisors

That what I assumed as well. It reminds me of the Adviser room in Ep 1, where you could see the Adviser's pod going up the shaft. I wouldn't be surprised if the map was a really early version of the room I just described. The "last edited" date is 10/12/01, which means that the "Adviser room" concept was developed really early, but only implanted in Episode 1. 01:11, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Large to small maps

I have no idea. Do you do a basic "Check for Errors" in Hammer before compiling? I tried to compile city_test03, but I needed to be fix some texture errors before it would run in-game. Darkman 4 01:50, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm pretty hopeless in Hammer. I can't do much. It's just weird that the map is different in different programs. Klow 02:49, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Boot up hammer and go to the "Map" option, then scroll down until you see "Check for Problems". The only critical error that I've encountered so far is "Texture perpendicular to axis". The other ones, such as "MISSING TEXTURE", can be ignored without any consequence. Also, don't worry about replacing obsolete entities, such as "static_prop". The compiler will bitch about the entity being obsolete, but it'll still work in-game. Darkman 4 02:59, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm not talking about missing textures, it's whole buildings missing. In the Manhack Arcade, I can the big room with several levlels in Crafty, and only the small, underground one in Hammer. Klow 03:17, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

That's weird. I don't know why it's doing that. Have you compiled the map and run it in the game? Darkman 4 03:44, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Yes. In Crafty, "kleiner_labtalk.vmf" shows the bigger room with the teleport and the underground before the lab, but in Hammer and in the compiled map, it just shows something like the retail lab. Klow 04:07, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Check out Get your Free TVs

I added screenshots from a raw compile of city_test03.vmf. Darkman 4 02:04, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Wow. The textures are completely f****ed in mine. But please, could you upload jpg screenshots in the future. Png use is not justified here and good jpg compression is more than enough. Klow 02:07, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Noted. The texures on your are prob fucked up because you don't have the leak textures. What I did was click on the "Create a Mod" option on the Source SDK, then add the leak textures in it. That way, you can view the leak maps and not have it mess up your copy of the final game. Darkman 4 02:10, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Uh-oh. I'll try that. Klow 02:11, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Where do I have to put the materials folder? I've made some attempts, but... Klow 02:42, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

put it in sourcemods/(modname). Darkman 4 02:45, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Cool, now these pink and black draughts won't hurt my eyes anymore! Klow 03:00, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

When I want to run a map, it says "engine error"... Klow 03:24, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Go to (steamusername)/source sdk base 2007/source test/bin and copy the .dll files in it. Then, go to the mod you made, create a folder called "bin" and paste the .dlls in it. Darkman 4 03:27, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Awesome it works. Thanks! Klow 03:36, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

MI

Er, the E3 map "Depot" IS in MI 1.5. I've got a screenshot if you need proof. Darkman 4 05:25, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

I had a doubt and I discovered the update. Sorry! Klow 05:29, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Employers

Hey do you thnk there should be a article on the Gman's employers or should it be pared with the Gman's article.Oh yeah a sorry for adding the HEV suit to the Recurring Themes but the Barnacles, Headcrabs, Charger and Standard Zombie should belong to Recurring Themes.Malekron 17:10, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

We don't know anything about his employers, so no article is needed. Klow 18:46, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Yeah the only thing we know about them is that are the superiors to the G-man and most likely not human. But the Void (conj) the badly written thing I made it appears that the Void or (G-mans ability) appears in Half Life and the Sequels (and Opposing Forces) which seems to be able to create memories from certain people and shows the events to them of the past and also objects (like the train at the end of Half Life) and events to come. Do you think it should be remade in to something better I made (since I forgot a lot of information) or be part of G-mans ability. But also could the Void be part of homeworld.Malekron 21:39, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

It's really too elusive to deserve an article. And we don't really know if this void is real or if this is just an illusion created by the G-Man and its employers (and we don't know if they are human or alien, they could be any). Klow 21:56, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

Man everything connected with the G-man is elusive maybe it should be the things stated above should be in with the G-man article. Also the Void name was from the Vortigaunts (White Forest and All-Knowing) speeches and this Void could exist(in their beliefs of the vortessence).Malekron 22:07, 15 January 2009 (UTC)

What'd I miss?

Sorry I've been out for a few days. I got caught up with various types of work. Anything interesting happened here or need fixing lately?--YabbaMyIcing 06:30, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi there! I flooded Special:RecentChanges, as usual. I added a lot of stuff, images and info, and mostly behind the scenes/Beta stuff. After Special:RecentChanges, have also a look at Special:NewImages and Category:In-universe subjects images. I know, I should stop. ;-) Klow 06:43, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

City 17

Worked on the City 17 article a bit, hopefully looks better then before.

Changes include:

• Changed words to past tense (is to was for example)
• Removed some images and resized others.
• Cut out parts that where unnecessary (such as the portion regarding whether or not the hospital was infected prior to the uprising).
• Rewrote the "Origins" section and moved the Rasing the Bar excerpt to it.
• General clean up (Spell checking and such)

It's a large article though, so I may have missed a few things and it still requires sources (I'm not quite sure how to add them, since the main source is a game). (Strat-N8 06:57, 16 January 2009 (UTC))

Don't forget to sign your comments! What are the pics you removed? Klow 06:51, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Ooops! Sorry about that.

I removed "Image:HalfLife2 City17 RoadTunnel.jpg" and "Image:CitadelSmoke.jpg", mainly because I could not get them to fit in the space very well. (Strat-N8 06:57, 16 January 2009 (UTC))

'Kay. Good thing we have the galleries. We'll see about that later. I didn't read much because it's time to go to sleep for me (it's dawn here, yes, dawn), but I promise I'll really work on the text articles in the future. Klow 07:09, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

samuel

yeah, i'm the same as Capt Jim. i can't remember the exact source but i recall a few valve guys calling the first person you see on the train in both the beta and the release version samuel. i'll try to dig up the source sometime soon.CaptJim 21:44, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, I'll be waiting. But why did you create 3 accounts? Klow 22:35, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Category

Hey Klow how do you create a category since I'm trying to make Resistance Invention/Tech.Malekron 00:05, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Let's see when your article is done. Klow 00:08, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

I finished the Lever Bridge seen in HL2 and Episode 1 but it needs images.Malekron 00:13, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

We're not going to create single tech articles, but only one. And Half-Life has a dash in the middle. But thanks, that's a start. Klow 00:21, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks KlowMalekron 00:34, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah I just remembered that shouldn't there be the Santego Military Base for a location for Opposing Force. Malekron 00:42, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

I think this should be enough. Klow 01:14, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Guess the base isn't explained to much but anyway you know about the soon to be List of Combine tech right... well should these be on the list.

• Memory replacement, Doorbreach (bad name I made), Vocoder, Combine Bunker, Combine Lock, Combine Room, Combine Wall,Combine Binoculars, Combine Dispenser.Malekron 13:57, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Yep, I've got some remnants of an old Wikipedia article on Combine tech that I'm going to base a new article of off. And thanks for the list! I was going to go looking to see what we already have articles on, but you've saved me the bother. :) --MattyDienhoff 14:40, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

No problem.Malekron 14:44, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Can't wait for that list. And don't forget to check the whole category to be sure that nothing is missed. I'll make the boring redirect stuff if you want. Klow 16:33, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

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Also the Combine Cell also Combine Forcefield should be in the list.Malekron 16:38, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Indeed, good good! But I told you that "Half-Life" has a dash in the middle, please don't forget! Klow 16:41, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Don't worry I am doing the Combine Cell but how do you move it to Combine tech.Malekron 17:09, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

The page is not created yet. We'll do it, don't worry. Klow 17:14, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm doing it right now but the concept art is bigger than it should be I'll show you guys when done.Malekron 17:23, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Okay here it is it is a rough article of the Combine Cell. Malekron 17:46, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

List of Combine technology was created and deleted in the past. I restored it. Any created stuff should be included there from now on. Its structure must be rethought, of course. Klow 17:55, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

I should have a rough draft up in a few hours. --MattyDienhoff 02:19, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Amatteur wiki-man

I'm sorry if I messed anything up. I'm only trying to point out things other people don't know about Half-Life etc. I attempted to replace a picture that I had already posted with a new one-in this case, Xen ray-birds, when somehow the article got cut off and the new file got put in an empty space, AND I COULDN'T PUT IT BACK! <:O Please, please don't block me. I'm just showing the hidden facts, just like the way deleted scenes are put on DVD movies after shown in theaters, etc. PS: I have-and somewhat still am-been obsessed with the Half-Life series ever since Dad gave me a Steam account. Now he says that's good because I can hint him on new games. then again, obsession is from Asberger's syndrome, inherited FROM dad. Many thanks and apologies. :)

I was just talking about your disregard of the template Information when uploading images. You can't unsee this text, neither its big red warning. I don't know why you did that, this text is not there for decoration. You can upload again the two charger pics and take the instructions into account. It's up to you to respect our work and commitment. Klow 08:05, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

But sir, I don't really understand what you are talking about. I'm just a new guy, and I believe that this site is a good club for me. You know everything about this thing, but I DO NOT. Get it? Just go easy on me, okay?

Believe me, it may seem daunting at first, but contributing to wikis (and properly, mind) really isn't as complicated as it seems. Just pay attention, read the notices, and if in doubt, look for examples to follow. In the meantime I recommend you visit Wikia help and read their tutorials. --MattyDienhoff 16:20, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

I didn't want to seem aggressive or rude or anything. We have a lot to do here, so you have to help us. And don't go, we need HL fans, and you spell properly, so that's very valuable! (yes it's not that common here) You just don't need to be a wiki expert to be able to notice a big red warning. Take your time and stay, but use your logic and help us. And dont' call me "sir", I'm not your boss or anything. Klow 19:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

White Forest Peak image

This was on your to do list. I'm not sure if it's possible to get a good view of it from any closer, this one was taken from the inn. --MattyDienhoff 17:01, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Neat, thanks! Klow 19:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Anon and Russian Betas...

Hey Klow, I saw on the HL2 Beta page that there are two versions of the playable download called Anon and Russian. It also said that these differ slightly. I just downloaded and played the Anon version and it was actually pretty cool. However, now I'm interested in the Russian version. What are some of the differences between the two versions? (If you happen to know) If not, then I'll just have to download it and try it out myself. Laytz94 19:50, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

Actually I have the Anon and I came across the Russian by complete chance some time ago, so I thought I'd test it. But I don't really know the differences. What I know is that you install it on your comp like a real program while the Anon just needs to be unzipped. I never had the chance to thoroughly test the rest since most of the time I can't load the game. I double click, the screen goes black and I need to reboot. So I stick to the Anon, much more stable for me. When I could make it work, I tested the maps that crash and/or don't load in the Anon, and they don't work either. I'd just thought at least they might be fixed, but it appears that they're not. So I gave up on that and compiled myself the broken maps directly from the WC mappack (they're all in there), so that I can see what they are exactly without waiting for mods or anything. It's quite simple to do, and I'm not a mapper at all. Klow 20:59, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

linking problem

it seems to be some cache issues. not everything got cleared out the way i thought it would. I'll run a bot over those pages and things should clear up soon. --Uberfuzzy 22:34, 20 January 2009 (UTC) Ok thanks! Klow 23:22, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

Mistake of Pythagoras

Hey Klow, I got your message about the MoP page and I was going to edit it, but i think i may have made it too big, so I'm no longer able to get to the edit page. Therefore, I'll need you to edit it and remove the parts I typed. If you can do that, I'll be happy to get on later and type up a revised overview of the storyline. As for my signature that was on there, I was gonna remove it once I finished it, but I'll just avoid it anyway. Thanks! Laytz94 00:37, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

No, you don't put it, whatever it's finished or not. And you don't have to add your signature to the four ~, which make the work for you. But I don't get it when you say "so I'm no longer able to get to the edit page". How come?... Klow 00:46, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Can you delete this please?

Some IP created Half-Life: Decay thinking we didn't have an article on it already.--YabbaMyIcing 02:44, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Done. In future please mark such things with Template:Deletion. --MattyDienhoff 04:36, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

I tried to put it up, but I got a red link. I probably had a typo or something.--YabbaMyIcing 04:50, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Use this code to get the template to show:

{{Deletion}}

--MattyDienhoff 05:04, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

What I most noticed is that the dude didn't even think a space after the ":" was necessary, adding to the fact that the game is listed on the main page. Klow 07:10, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Subtitles

"And if anyone knows a way to read the subtitles directly into the game files, that would be a huge time gain."

Now that is a good idea! I remember seeing the English localizations of the text strings (which would most likely include subs) in one of the GCF files when I was digging around in them looking for the weapon scripts a week or two ago. I'll take a look and see if I can find them. If and when I do I'll put them in my sandbox. --MattyDienhoff 08:47, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Yeah somewhere in the game directory there is a text file called "closecaption_English.txt" that has the games entire dialog as text in it. I can't find it though.--YabbaMyIcing 09:10, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

I found it in source engine.gcf\hl2\resource\. I can't post it in my sandbox though. Unless I were to add a few hundred linebreaks it becomes a huge block of text. --MattyDienhoff 09:51, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

I uploaded it here in case anyone wants to take a look but doesn't have Half-Life 2 and/or GCFScape installed. I still don't know where the captions for the episodes are though. --MattyDienhoff 10:01, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

That's a good start, thanks Matty! I didn't know users would react to that that fast. Yabba I found possible cut traps models hat might interest you. I'll upload the pics soon. Klow 10:06, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

"Oh, merde. Voilà les vaisseaux !" "Oh crap. Here come the dropships!" Haha. Klow 10:13, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

I also found the messages displayed when you fail or go too far from you objective. Klow 10:14, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok I found the Episodes ones. In "episode 1 shared.gcf" and "episode two content.gcf". Portal is "portal content.gcf". Of course they are also in the "resource" folder. Cool we'll be able to fix those approximate quotes. I'll set up a template. Klow 10:19, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

And theeere you go: Template:Quote. Klow 10:47, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

A good example of the quotes awfulness:

What can be found in the Overwatch Soldier article:

• The Transhuman arm of the Combine Overwatch need to prove themselves an indispensible asset...

And what is really said in-game:

• If the transhuman forces are to prove themselves an indispensable augmentation to the Combine Overwatch, they will have to earn the privilege.

Indeed, indeed. Klow 10:54, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

I knew that looked wrong, but I never imagined how wrong. O_o

Nice template! --MattyDienhoff 11:11, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. I started adding it. I'm on the Advisor now, and it will take forever. Klow 11:42, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Location and Black Mesa Tech

Hey Klow do do you think we need a infobox on locations.Oh yeah and should there be a article on Black Mesa Technology such as the Walker Robots, ceiling turrets, etc.Malekron 23:06, 22 January 2009 (UTC)

Possibly, yes. It's true we don't cover the Black Mesa tech, but apart from the robots, is there really anything relevant? Most of its tech is from the real world and we won't make entries for doors or microwave ovens. Klow 05:29, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

Of course not but do we also need Xenian Tech, that covers the Xen turret and Hivehand etc.Malekron 17:13, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

Well these subjects are already covered, let's concentrate on the existing material, we'll get to tech compilation pages later. ;-) Klow 17:14, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

Check out my User Page

What do you think of my newbie Pro-Tip section?--YabbaMyIcing 20:48, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

Dude, dude, duuude! I'm backing you up 100%! You are so right on every point. And I know you apply it, so it does your rule much more believable. And just seeing that you didn't make any spelling mistakes sums up what kind of user you are. "We absolutely HATE fanon here and we aren't a big fan of educated guess's very often either.", Amen, amen amen to that. But. Yes, there is a but. The people you are talking to will never read this, just like they'll never read any help page or will never use an existing article to copy its model. And don't forget the guys who think the info on the upload page were just written for pleasure. They are the same guys. Anyway, your mood is perfectly right, and thanks to users like you we might succeed. Good will, logic and sense, that's all a user needs. Now watch this: Image:Trap Catapult Arm.jpg, Image:Trap Catapult Base.jpg, Image:Trap Scythe 02a.jpg, Image:Trap Crush 01a.jpg. Did you see those in HL2?... Klow 01:24, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

Why thank you! I try my best to keep the wiki up to par! I figured people may be just a wee little more likely to read what I wrote, simply because I post on talk pages a lot and they may click on the link to my profile. Though it's probably just a worthless hope.

As for those images, I may have seen the last one in Ravenholm, but I don't recognize any of the other ones. Or was that a rhetorical sort of question?--YabbaMyIcing 02:11, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

I found those models in the playable HL2 Beta. The "crush" was used for something else in the retail HL2, like here: Image:Rebel bridge puzzle1.jpg So in the end it is not a trap. As for the scythe and the catapult, I never saw them elsewhere, so I think they really might be cut traps. I don't even remember seeing them in the playable maps of the leak. I think we should merge the trap articles and add the cut ones in. What do you think? And out of curiosity, how old are you and where are you from? Klow 02:22, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

Well, I'm 15 and I live in Washington state, in the United States of course. I think adding the cut traps would be a very good idea. The only problem is, I don't know much about the beta so I can't really write the articles on them.--YabbaMyIcing 21:33, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

Don't worry I'll do it. But so far I don't know anything else apart the models you've seen. Klow 22:34, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

Symbiont Behavior

Do you think there should be a category on Symbiont Behaviors of the Strider with the shield scanners, Vortigaunts with the Alien Controllers etc.Malekron 22:53, 23 January 2009 (UTC)

Could you expand your views, please?... Klow 01:26, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

I mean different species work together for a task like hunting down individuals like Gordon and finding objects like Xen Cystals. Oh yeah I just remembered that how come there isn't an article on humans?Malekron 23:17, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

An article for humans? No, it would be useful in more expanded sci-fi universes like Star Wars or Star Trek, but here it's not necessary. Klow 23:40, 24 January 2009 (UTC)

Just wondering.Malekron 00:04, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

It's ok, your thoughts are relevant. Klow 19:07, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah there was a cut trap in a Youtube video with the Combine breaking down barricades. In there is a trap that has a huge metal canister or construction rods that instantly kills the troops.I think it called a Heavy Swing Trap. Malekron 20:05, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Any link to that vid? Klow 20:06, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Found a part of it [3]it is in between 1:31 to 1:35Malekron 22:57, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok I remember now. Nice find! Klow 23:04, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Your welcome.Malekron 19:52, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

But any way the shock roaches have a symbiontic bond with the holder, do you think there should be a catergory on sybiontic behavior between speicies?Malekron 17:27, 12 February 2009 (UTC)

Allies

I found out on a beta file on Youtube that the Osprey was also an ally.Malekron 19:57, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Why don't you give me directly a link? ;-) Klow 20:04, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

I stumbled on it before but I can't seem to find it but the Osprey is white and has a 2 First Aid symbols. I'll tell you I find it.Malekron 20:41, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Demo_citadel02

I don't know, to tell you the truth. :/ Darkman 4 22:34, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok. I'll have to ask on a forum, then! ;-) Klow 22:36, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Models

You can't use retail models in the leak. The leak engine uses v37 models, while retail uses v44. Darkman 4 07:20, 28 January 2009 (UTC)

Ok I didn't explain correctly. Actually it's the converted Beta models from MI, so they should work. I also use the MI textures. The only thing that comes directly from my Beta files is the VMF map... Klow 07:25, 28 January 2009 (UTC)

The beta models from MI still won't work with the leak. The models are v44 or higher. The leak engine cannot support any model version higher or lower than v37, period. Darkman 4 03:15, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi there! Actually most of my issues have been resolved now. The models are from MI, so they are Beta models for The Orange Box. I'm working on the Orange Box, not the leak. I don't even know how to compile maps that would work with the leak. You understand, now?... :-S Klow 03:26, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

K, got it. Darkman 4 03:34, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

Hello

I haven't been on in a while and I wanted to know how is it going latley. I know you might've not liked Scanner-Life that much. BUT, did you watch Combine Rampage or Marine's Mind? Marine's Mind has to be good if you know what i'm talking about. Huh? --Mega Sean 45 00:44, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

Doom 3 was something (in a good way). But your "I'm not a girl, not yet a woman" voice doesn't sound good. It feels like watching Harry Potter movies. And I don't really see anything special in these vids. Hey, no offense, that's just the Internets!! ;-) Klow 02:12, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

Insurgency

Do we have a page for the Half-Life 2 mod, "Insurgency"? And if not, should we attempt to make one? I don't know a whole lot about it, but I could probably scrape enough up for a small article.--YabbaMyIcing 09:26, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

To be honest, I feel that the less effort we put into making mod articles, the better. Even the mod articles we have now are of questionable relevance, and most or all of them are set in the Half-Life universe or at least have some significant connection to the series. Insurgency is a total conversion, and the only thing it has in common with Half-Life is the engine. It's irrelevant. --MattyDienhoff ^«talk» 09:41, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

Alright then, I agree with that.--YabbaMyIcing 09:45, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

Amen. I'd also add that all the mod articles are trivia subjects and articles like Obsidian Conflict are really, really too long. Klow 16:14, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

I heavily reduced Obsidian Conflict, at last. Klow 17:22, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

Prospero and Quiver

I created an article about Prospero as you wanted on the to-do list. I will maybe create one about Quiver too. DAWeeE1 18:07, 2 February 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! For Quiver, I think a mention on the Half-Life page will be enough. Klow 21:17, 2 February 2009 (UTC)+

HL Beta

Do you think there should be an article on Half-Life Beta and the making of it.Malekron 17:16, 4 February 2009 (UTC)

It's not as famous as the HL2 Beta. Any mention should be made in the HL article. Klow 17:48, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

List of HECU Infantry

I found this on the recent changes called List of HECU Infantry created by B-Man the idea is good but there are many mistakes and the subsections are not included you think it should stay.Malekron 17:12, 5 February 2009 (UTC)

Deleted. Klow 17:48, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Black Mesa Personnel

Don't you think Barney should go under the article of Black Mesa Personnel instead of Barney Calhon's article.Malekron 17:09, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

I still haven't resolved what do to with the Otis and Barney articles. I also have a question: why don't you never use question marks in your questions? That feels weird. Klow 17:48, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Forgot. But how do you feel if there was an Ally infobox (and also Ally Template) which would include the Black Mesa Personnel, Resistance members and that dog alien in the first Half-Life. Good idea?Malekron 20:00, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Not a bad idea at all. Barney should have been merged with Barney Calhoun it obviously should be merged with Black Mesa Personnel. Otis should be merged with the latter too. I really need to make that merge template! Klow 20:05, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

There you go: Category:Articles to be merged. For the allies, I'll start with a category. Klow 20:22, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Alright. Also should there be an article on nuclear energy which would include the Tau cannon and the Gluon gun and the Atomic bomb seen in Opposing Force? And also an article on radioactive waste? That is a recurring theme.Malekron 22:37, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

I'll add a recurring themes section in the HL series article when I create it. Though notable, it's not big enough to get its own article and there's not much to say. Klow 22:43, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Maybe it should go in to a new section in the HEV suit which included in the hazard symbols of the Mark 4.A possible idea.

Malekron 22:49, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Wrongful Conflict Article

I found an article called Battle of the White Forest Mines which has some false info. Do you know how to delete it. And maybe can we make something to ensure that all separate minor conflicts in the Combine War be included in the main article.Malekron 17:34, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

We deleted all those battle articles a long time ago... I'll delete this. Klow 17:41, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Concept art

Hey Klow I found some concept art on Youtube on the Combine Theme here it is Video:Combine Theme|thumb|378px|left Malekron 22:31, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, but most of this is already on the Wiki, and in better quality. And if it's not on the wiki, it's on my HD. ;-) Klow 22:53, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

So the concept art of the stalker, Air Ex ,side view of Depot and Hunter chopper firing you have?Malekron 23:06, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Image:Stalker-concept.jpg, Image:Airex tower.jpg, Image:Depot down.jpg, Image:Chopper fly.jpg ! Check Category:Concept art for more delight (those are the best: Category:Viktor Antonov images). Check also Combine#Poster gallery. ;-) Klow 23:51, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Start page

Um, why is all content on the start page gone, all I can see is a bunch of advertisements. --DAWeeE1 11:15, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Are you talking about Main Page? Because it works fine for me. Klow 15:45, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Thats odd it doesn't work for me also.Malekron 17:25, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Could you take a screenshot? Klow 17:28, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Also no longer can I see anything on it either.--YabbaMyIcing 07:09, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

It looks just fine here. --MattyDienhoff ^«talk» 08:28, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Ah it doen't work on my user but works fine on my dad's. But strngely the home page (on my user) says a blank page with a non-exstant catergory of videos. Malekron 20:41, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Again, take a screenshot... >_> --MattyDienhoff ^«talk» 08:27, 10 February 2009 (UTC)

Screenshot, screenshot, screenshot! Klow 16:53, 10 February 2009 (UTC)

Oh never mind it fixed itself.Malekron 21:23, 10 February 2009 (UTC)

Can you make me some maps for Gmod?

I have the VMFs if you need them but i want, The Combine Depot and a few other maps I can't name right now but e3_terminal would be a good one, I've been trying to get that to work with the plain Ep2 engine but never get very far. And as many city 17 maps as you can do, And could you try and make them one huge map like Evocity or is that too much?

I can't map, you know. I even suck in that. I just fix what I can, by learning to use Hammer by myself. Did you try the mod Missing Information? It contains a lot of fixed maps, and e3_terminal. And the maps I fix are actually not really for Gmod, I shouldn't put them there. To make the VMF to work with the Ep2 engine, you need to create a mod with SDK, and put the Beta textures in its folder. The map will display properly in Hammer, and the texture fixing will be very low. Klow 17:15, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Never thought of that but i'm trying to get these maps to work for gmod, maybe I can get it to work some day

You could make them work for Gmod, if you copy the textures in your Gmod folder. Klow 17:23, 8 February 2009 (UTC)

Explain now this would work, Do i copy the materials folder over?

I never tried, but I suppose that could work. Just copy/paste the Beta "materials" folder contents in the Gmod folder of the same name, and overwrite all if necessary. Let me know the results. Klow 06:04, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Im going to die aren't I? It might just be easier to get the real beta and get some source updates but keep most of the original code then put that in valves pipe and smoke it, Hell i got a new Idea for a game. If i get the russian leak Im going to try and merge it with the ep2 engine but keep most of the code from the leak than show valve and hope i dont get arrested xD and ask them for permission to publish it

I should say they won't accept, but the truth is they won't even answer... Those files were stolen, we shouldn't even talk about it. But if you can code, go for it and publish it, or join the existing Beta-based mod teams... Klow 14:20, 9 February 2009 (UTC)

Brickbat

Brickbat was supposed to be a "weapon" that would let you throw objects from the ground at enemies. You could pick up things like rocks, beer bottles and even Cremator heads. I dunno why it was dropped, but the two most common fan theories are that it was too tedious making models showing Gordon holding every small model in the game and/or the Gravity Gun made it obsolete. Darkman 4 19:43, 10 February 2009 (UTC)

Leak Enemies

To spawn an enemy that isn't in the map, type in the usual console command to spawn the monster. After that, type in "retry". This will reset the map and precache the monster you want to summon. When the map reloads, type in the console command to spawn the monster and it should appear. Darkman 4 03:22, 11 February 2009 (UTC)

I see why I couldn't do it, quite complicated. Thanks, I'll try! Klow 12:43, 11 February 2009 (UTC)

Rat Man

I saw on the picture of Rat Man's writing that there is a dusty calender that the year was 1983 which means that the Rat Man could have been there for over 20 years.Malekron 00:31, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

Yep, it's a possibility. And the month it's even correct, since it's an American calendar. (non-Americans could think it's a mistake) Klow 01:07, 13 February 2009 (UTC)

I also saw in the Borealis blueprints that someone written quote "Nice talking to you David". I think that the unknown male in the Black Mesa Science Team picture is possibly David and most likely he was talking to the Unknown female also in the picture. And they must also be spies of Aperture Science and also they could be on the Borealis. The fate of these characters are most likely dead either the Seven Hours War or froze to death if they are on the Borealis.Malekron 17:18, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

Yes there's a high chance we get to know more about them in Ep3. They're both pictured in front of the Borealis, after all... Klow 17:34, 18 February 2009 (UTC)

Hey also should there be an article on retinal scanners?Malekron 01:06, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

A new 2 line article is rather pointless. Klow 02:31, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

So should there be a Black Mesa Tech article that includes it.Malekron 16:54, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Yes, maybe... Klow 17:16, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Weapons of TF series

Should there be articles on the Team Fortress series weapons like the sniper rifle, the chain gun etc?Malekron 00:36, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Spotlight Request

Hi -- Combine OverWiki looks like it is in very good shape. The main thing I see is that you need to be welcoming your contributors, both anonymous and logged in. Once you've got that taken care of I'd be happy to add it to the spotlight list. -- Wendy (talk) 23:55, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Ok we'll set something! And I'll deal with you in the future for that, then. ;-) Klow 00:07, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

http://half-life.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Metrocop-oldskin.jpg

Please stop returning http://half-life.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Metrocop-oldskin.jpg image. The MP's vest normal map and hand texture is from retail. SiPlus 15:43, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Ok where did you get this model? I could make a better screenshot. Klow 15:56, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

I made this texture myself. I used Barney official screenshot and E3 demos to make this skin. And i not seen bump at vest from Barney screenshot. SiPlus 16:14, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

"And i not seen bump at vest from Barney screenshot." What?.. Klow 16:25, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Normal map (seams). SiPlus 16:29, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

I still don't get it. The main difference is around seams? But where? I really don't see any difference... Klow 16:30, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Official skin hasn't seams. Try this skin self http://www.hl-beta.spb.ru/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?15185.last SiPlus 16:35, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Comparision: here SiPlus 16:40, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

I see, now. Any link to that? Because the link you provide on the Beta project forums is just a link to an image... Klow 17:07, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

HLBP link is a link to my skin. SiPlus 17:25, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

I don't see any download link, sorry... Could you give it here? Klow 17:32, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Couple of pages you may want to check out...

I've been away from the wiki for some time due to RL stuff, but I figured upon my return I should bear some kind of gifts! I found Concerned-Ish|this page and List of HECU technology|this page. Tell me, do you either, none, or both should be deleted or heavily modified? One is about a fan comic of the Half-Life Comic Concerned, but it should be noted that the original author of the actual Concerned had nothing to do with it. And the other one could possibly be made into an actual list with links and such, but I don't think it's useful considering we have a category for that stuff.--YabbaMyIcing 08:31, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

My two cents is to axe the the Non-Canon article but expanded the Tech page for the marines.--Jack Black 08:33, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

Have a look. Klow 16:33, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

"Unless you don't write it properly"?

Not sure what wasn't "Proper" with the Ponytail statement. But it's a pretty interesting fact. How would you write it? Valshad 01:18, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

By not putting useless caps or writing the game names properly (italics, etc.). Klow 01:22, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Eli Vance Infobox

I have just seen his infobox, his "Time of Death" can't be edit, why?

HalfLifeveR 12:39, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

If I recall correctly, we removed the death section of the character infobox to avoid spoilers. There's no good way of marking spoilers in infoboxes, and I know at least one person had EP2's ending spoiled because of Eli's infobox. --MattyDienhoff ^«talk» 13:22, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

Hi Klow

Just a quick message to say that you're doing a great job on this Wiki :-) And that your work is appreciated and much admired. Regards and take care (User:Scarian from En-Wikipedia)! 86.3.61.125 23:43, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Wow, thanks a lot. I just hope you're right! And from a Wikipedia admin, that might not be a bold claim. We're doing our best, but we're not done yet. ;-) Klow 03:48, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Congrats on improving the Leak coverage!

When I first got here around December, the coverage on the beta was, frankly, shit. However, you (with a little help from me) have really managed to improve it to the point where there's a lot of good info about the beta. Great job! Darkman 4 00:38, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes, the Beta coverage was, like, nonexistent. When I first came here, there was maybe a page about the Cremator, the Alien Assassin, the Female Assassin, the Combine Guard and the Beta itself and they were really trivial and incomplete. I'm a behind the scenes junkie, as you might have noticed, finding all the time info that must be added, so this wiki is the perfect tool for that. So I added, and added, and added. Beta infos are spread all over the web and no one wants to share them, for no reason, so this wiki is the perfect place to share them once and for all, without being elusive for no reason. And of course, you helped a lot, notably with the weapons, which is a subject I'm not really fond of, tbh. I think the Beta info (text and images - a lot of pics, really) is one of the most comprehensive I know on the web. Because when you can't find what you're looking for, why not dig as deep as possible and publish it yourself?... People need to know. I'm fed up to see "What is this? Where did you get that? Is that really from the beta?", the worst being "The Beta was cut because of that hacker!" Of course not, 99% was cut before the leak happened. But it's still work in progress, but we've come a long way, really. I just hope Valve won't complain. We like their universe, we just can't disregard all these awesome behind the scenes infos, since it's waiting for an encyclopedic coverage, arms opened. ;-) Klow 03:48, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Alien Grunt Cloning Facility

Should there be the article of the location of the cloning facility in Xen?Malekron 17:20, 3 March 2009 (UTC)

Completely changed

Hey Klow the Combine War article is completely changed and a lot of the stuff is just nonsense.Malekron 01:56, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Well could you revert it at the date where it was still ok? If not, just tell me the date you think is best. Klow 02:13, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

I think this date seems more canon to the Uprising article 01:11, 12 February 2009, anything above this last edit is written like fanon or completely random writing.Malekron 16:07, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Let's continue the discussion on the article talk page. Klow 16:34, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

OK.Malekron 20:32, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah, shouldn't the Kooy article be on the Minor Characters List?Malekron 20:38, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

I don't really remember but do we see him several times or only once? Klow 22:43, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

I think at least two times because after he discussed the plan after, he then (what I think) went to the Central officeMalekron 00:19, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

So is he a real character or can he be met many times like Barney? Klow 00:23, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

Actual I noticed that when the Kooy article says that he is the only one who says "Catch me later I'll buy you a beer..." I noticed that almost every Security guard says it also, so it's up to debate.Malekron 00:31, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

But anyway Xen acourting to G-man is under his affiliation, but yeah just the way I wrote it sounded weird.Malekron 01:38, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

Dead characters

I wonder why characters how have died dosn't have a death line? Like Eli, Otis, Breen(?). I know people can get spoilers if they read info about a game before playing it, but people don't need reading spoilers, thats one risk they have to take if they do. HalfLifeveR 18:54, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

It says on the main page that it has spoilers, so they wouldn't read it anyway, well most likley. --Mega Sean 45 18:09, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

Hello

Hello Klow. I just wanted to said hello and whats up? I know you, me, Matty, and most other users on this wiki are doing very well. I made an Episode Three made up video a few days ago, plus i'm making another video today. If you wanna see it, be my guest. Have a nice day bra. --Mega Sean 45 18:07, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

Hi there. I'm doing fine thanks. We hope we can launch featured articles soon and get a Wikia Spotlight, but there are still some things to do before that, Matty and I are working on it. And gimme a link to your vid. Klow 18:12, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

I don't have the link right now, but the video is on the user page. Go on http://www.youtube.com/megasean45 to see it. But this chapter has mostly talking, good news is that the combat will be in chapter two (which by the way will most likley be tonight). Happy St. Pattys Day. --Mega Sean 45 18:02, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, but we don't celebrate St Patrick day (at least not officially). ;-) Klow 18:09, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Hiya! Sorry for imposing but what's sockpuppetry? You told me not to do it but I can't stop if I don't know what it is. Thanks!Gorden Frohman 04:16, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Either you choose to use User:GordonFrohman or User:Gorden Frohman, but not both. Klow 04:44, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Sysop Status

Thank you for giving it to me! I will do my best to use my tolls and thingys to better the Wiki! Do you have any tips on using some of the new powers?--YabbaMyIcing 00:16, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Well now you have your word to say on almost everything. You can delete anything. So it's just up to you to use it the best way possible! ;-) Klow 00:20, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Alright! How about banning for vandalism? What is the standard banning time for a minor infraction, or is it just call it as you see it?--YabbaMyIcing 00:23, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Ah yeah, I forgot. Well it really depends on the degree of vandalism and your current mood. :-P When I'm in a merciful mood, I could choose 3 days, and when I'm tired or angry, a month. ;-) A week is a good average. Klow 00:24, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Lol, I see. Thanks!--YabbaMyIcing 00:35, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Congratulations on the promotion Yabba, you've earned it. :) --MattyDienhoff ^«talk» 03:26, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Thank you!--YabbaMyIcing 04:48, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Nice job, buddy! ;) --Mega Sean 45 19:43, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Thank you once again all!--YabbaMyIcing 08:32, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

New Category

Klow I made a new category called Category:Users, I didn't really check if that existed but, if there is a same page, let me know and i'll move it to there. Plus (on my page) can you give me instructions to be an admin myself? Some of the asking for admin things are created by my sister. She was talking to you on the Talk:Combine Guard page, she plays Half-Life as well and messes up stuff. I will never let her on my account again. I am sorry to let her ruin stuff on this wiki. Anyway I know I need to earn the adminship. Just tell me what to do, so we can partner up. Maybe you can help me out on the http://halflifemachinima.wikia.com wiki I made. I could use more help on it bro. Don't forget about category users. Thank you and have a nice day. --Mega Sean 45 19:41, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

The user category is useless, see Special:ListUsers. As for the adminship, you are far from ready. And I don't think it was your sister, a bit far-fetched, imo. Klow 23:17, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

You're right about the admin thing, but don't push it to hard bro. I'm am sierous about the sister thing. Don't beleve me, well my friend, it's only you're problem. I know you can trust me more than some users on this site. --Mega Sean 45 00:23, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

The Wikia Bot

Is it just me or is it going a wee bit to far in creating user pages for the people it welcomes? I'm fine with it creating the talk page and posting a message there, but I don't know about it creating the user page proper.--YabbaMyIcing 20:58, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

I don't get it. How come it signs with your username? Klow 23:14, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Wait, it signs with mine? It used to sign with yours!--YabbaMyIcing 23:28, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

EDIT: Proof--YabbaMyIcing 23:29, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

I think it picks a random admin's username. On the Call of Duty wiki, I've seen all of the admins "welcome" a user, even though they weren't online at the time. Darkman 4 23:30, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Well maybe it has sth to do with the Wikia Spotlight request, I'll ask the Wikia team. Klow 23:32, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Ok, that's a new and convenient feature that needs to be customize (which I'll do). See more here. Klow 23:52, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

Hi! I'm Danny -- the staff member who's working on this new welcome feature. I'm going around to the big wikis to make sure that folks know how to customize it and make it work the way you want. We added some new pieces that you can customize, so basically you can turn and off practically any piece of it. Let me know how you'd like it to work, and I'll help you get it set up! -- Danny<staff /> (talk) 23:56, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

I read the instructions and I understood everything, it's quite simple! Thanks! Klow 23:57, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Okay, cool -- make sure you check out that forum page again -- we added some new customization this afternoon. :) Let me know if you need anything. -- Danny<staff /> (talk) 00:04, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

Rock 24

Check it out, see if it's good enough. Does it need fixing? BTW: Do you like my Ep3 vids so far? --Mega Sean 45 00:38, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Will your read the Manual of Style one day?... And I know we didn't set up rules for the Mod articles structures, but so far they are consistent, so you should apply their structures on the new mod pages you create. Klow 02:19, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Guides

Hi Klow, I think think we should create a "guides" section in the website, for example : single Player Tactical Guides or Half-life 2 Deathmatch, this will bring a little bit more of viewers. Thanks for Reading my message. --B-MAN 12:58, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

John Patrick Lowrie

Hi there! I just wonder if you have seen any pictures of John Patrick Lowrie? I remember seeing a picture of him, the problem is that I can't remember where i saw it... HalfLifeveR 21:53, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

I just googled his name. ;-) http://www.giantbomb.com/john-patrick-lowrie/72-12703/ Klow 21:55, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

I know I'm too fast, it's not even fair. ;-) Klow 21:58, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Wow, that was fast:) HalfLifeveR 22:04, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Mr. Friendly

I was reading the page for that cut monster, and it seems to be a big joke. I mean, was a character that sick nearly put into the game??--YabbaMyIcing 07:00, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

About the dates

Go to [4] please.

First, sign your comments. Second, I know very well this website, which provides speculative info. I even linked it to the timeline page yesterday. But there are some things you should have read before jumping the gun: "The HL1 manual indicates that the Black Mesa incident occurred on May 5, 200-, implying by the "-" that the incident could take place during any year during the decade. For simplicity's sake, I assumed it happened in the year 2000 and went from there." The FAQ also says: "I completely disagree with pretty much everything on here! It's absolutely preposterous! / Please remember - everything on this site is simply my interpretation of the events. It's the analysis of the story, and how it logically fits together given all the information we have. If you disagree, please, I urge you to create your own guide :)" Q.E.D. So you should read the additional info before doing anything. A fan site "assuming" is not a canon source. And here we are a wiki, not a fansite. Klow 14:22, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

I'm Sorry

Hi Klow. I'm really sorry. I would pay more attention next time. Ba'al 86

It's ok. Always read, read read. ;-) I also really want to know the exact HL1 date. I asked Laidlaw, but he never answered. I also added some notes about "200-" on the timeline page, have a look. And for signing, use the ~~~~, as mentioned below. Klow 15:56, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

White Forest Base

What do you think about the talk page there?Maturin y Domanova 16:34, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

Beta 17?

Hey if you ever need help on Hammer or anything, ask me. I've made a few very small time maps in my time and have been using the Source SDK for a while now. That idea for a mod sounds real nice, an alternate and more in depth thing than Missing Information, right? I'll be glad to work on it if needed!--YabbaMyIcing 03:15, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

It won't be more in-depth, because I really suck at that. It's not like I was remaking scripted sequences from scratch, I can't do that. I stopped for now, a brush is pissing me off for no reason. But thanks for your help, I'll get back at you when I resume this nightmare! ;-) Klow 03:31, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Alright lol.--YabbaMyIcing 04:18, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Team Fortress 2 Beta

Hey Klow for TF2 beta what other classes that have been dropped?Malekron 20:52, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

I don't know much about it and I'm working on it. So far I think they started with the 2 models you've just seen, their different equipment defining the classes, but I think they were 1 or 2 other models. Klow 20:54, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Do think they might of thought about a class that can fly?Malekron 21:05, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

I don't know, but I don't think so. Klow 21:20, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Any way I found out in Episode one at the beginning Alyx said [about Breen] that she saw Breen fall so that means Breen died by falling down at the bottom the heavily damaged of the Citadel.Malekron 21:52, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes but after that it is somehow suggested that Breen's mind was put into an Advisor (which was an old concept, as seen in RtB). Let's wait for Episode 3! Klow 21:56, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

There was a cut model, I forgot the name, but he was the weakest and slowest class. Looks like a fat fancy guy. It was really a cut thing for Team Fortress Classic. BTW: Klow, keep up the good work, you're almost done! With what? You'll find out later. Have a nice day/night. --Mega Sean 45 23:09, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

Night. And thanks! ;-) Klow 00:32, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

That is the Civilian from TFC and it actual makes a cameo in Meet the Sniper in TF2 an obvious reference to the Hunted mission.Malekron 22:44, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Deagle picture

The picture is worse. You should try to take pics in areas that don't have coloured lighting, like you did. The lighting can make the weapon look different than it really does. Darkman 4 03:43, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Fixed. Is that alright that way? I love our screenshot rants. ;-) Anyway your colors are weird too, and the jpg compression is sadly a bit too high. Klow 03:44, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

If you wanna take more HL1 (or OP4) gun pics, there's a place in datacore that has nice lighting: [5]. Its where the gun and crosshair are pointing at. Also, make sure to type in "hud_draw 0" in the console so that the hud doesn't get in the way of the picture. Darkman 4 03:51, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Ah, I couldn't find that console code, while I found it in Decay, so I removed it myself (in my latest Deagle screenshot). Thanks for the tips! Klow 03:55, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

No prob! One more thing; the way to remove the HUD in Source games is to type in "sv_cheats 1" in the console, then type in "cl_drawhud 0". Darkman 4 04:06, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Well I knew that! Didn't you see my countless HL2 (and episodes) screenshots without any marks of the player?... And don't forget "impulse 200". ;-) Klow 04:09, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Well, your HL2 Gauss Gun and beta Sniper Rifle pictures have the HUD, so I wasn't sure if you knew. Darkman 4 04:14, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

And the binocs, too. Either I forgot, or I didn't have the reflex when I took them. But for the Sniper and the binocs, it's quite useful, while for the tau cannon, not at all. Klow 04:28, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Character Models

Do you know the models of Judith Mossman and Wallace Breen? I found all the other characters models, but not Judith and Breen... HalfLifeveR 15:29, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

You mean in the model viewer?... Klow 15:44, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

The actor and the actress they are modeled over. HalfLifeveR 16:04, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Oops. Ok, I don't know their names... yet. I still have to complete that info in the infoboxes, with links and all. Klow 16:06, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Dr. Breen is modeled after Frank Sheldon, I know, dunno about Mossman though. DAWeeE1 18:10, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Not at all, Frank Sheldon is G-Man's model. Klow 18:19, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Whoops, I forgot. (Although it was to be the model of Dr. Breen from the beginning) DAWeeE1 18:23, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

My turn to forget. You are right. ;-) Klow 18:31, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

All the models of the characters are in the credits, but I can't tip how Judith is modeled after...maybe it's Travis Dunlop, heard the name some place. HalfLifeveR 20:01, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Interesting, I'll delve into it when I go through the character pages. Klow 20:42, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Wanted Page

Special:WantedPages :) It seems something got confused when I was doing that namespace shuffle couple weeks ago. They tell me it happens all the time, thats why mediawiki has a script to fix it. Now I know to get someone to run that after I do something strange with namespace renaming like that. Sorry it took so long to correct. --Uberfuzzy<staff /> 19:31, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

So it's fixed now? Seems to be. Thanks a lot, it will be much easier now to manage those broken links. Klow 20:41, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Delete Images

I uploaded a better version of G-Man spotted outside Shorepoint and Station 7, not displaying "Health" and "Ammo", could you delete the old pictures? I forgot to "upload a new version of the file"

Also something I am curious about, in the "Location Category", the headinds is with either === or ==, what is correct? HalfLifeveR 08:57, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

Just tag with {{Deletion}} any pic you want deleted in the "attention" field. For the locations, I'm not sure I see what you mean. Of course they are either === or ==. Klow 22:37, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

Done;) The "Character Category" contains only ===, the "Location Category" contains both === and ==, I am not saying it's wrong just confusing, in my opinion. HalfLifeveR 23:14, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

Well it's justified. It's because the characters have an additional section, not the locations. Klow 23:22, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

So can the images be deleted or not? If not, then please take the template off of them.--YabbaMyIcing 04:58, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Ok deleted. And please HalfLifeveR turn on the antialiasing. Klow 13:23, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Xen base

Do you think there should an article on the Xen base which includes Ninilath's Chamber, Cloning Facility and the Outer perimeter?Malekron 21:43, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Would be better to have them in the Xen article.Klow 21:47, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

Ok I'll make the article then.Malekron 22:40, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

I mean, subsections in the Xen article. Klow 22:57, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

The wiki is in Danger!

Klow, it's April Fools day and I heard on the news that there are hackers out there. Be on the lookout for any viruses, or anything like that. I'm a bit busy today, so can you tell Matty and the others for me? Thank you and be careful! --Mega Sean 45 12:54, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

BTW: This is not a joke. --Mega Sean 45 12:55, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Mh. Klow 13:31, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

The Ambiguous Canon Template

Do you know whatever happened to it? Was it deleted? If so, then why? The canon for Opposing Force and such is still ambiguous, Valve hasn't confirmed it. Yet the template is gone from all the articles.--YabbaMyIcing 04:04, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

The ambiguously canon is over on this wiki - I'm actually the one who deleted the template. Take a look at this: Gearbox Software#Canonicity of the Half-Life expansions. So, it's "innocent until proven guilty". I had started to think that having a Pipe Wrench ambiguously canon was a bit lame... They're still ambiguous, but not really. Klow 13:03, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Alright, makes plenty of sense. Innocent until proven guilty is probably a much better look than immediate disowning anyway.--YabbaMyIcing 21:37, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Indeed. ;-) Klow 22:03, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Assistance with the Russian Leak?

Hey Klow. Being somewhat of an expert in "behind the scenes" stuff for Half-Life, could you help me out with something? I downloaded the Russian beta leak recently and I was excited to try it out. However, the movement functions seem to be behaving oddly. Moving my mouse forward (which should make me look up) causes me to walk forward, and moving it backward causes me to walk backward. I realize that this is the movement setting that older games used to use, but having to constantly press a key to simply aim my view is frankly kind of infuriating. It's probably a remote possibilty, but is there a way to change this setting? Laytz94 17:27, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

Actually, I've never been able to even launch the Russian Beta. But your problem is very likely because "Reserve mouse" is selected (in Options -> Mouse). Did you try there? It's very easy to find. Anyway it's indeed very odd and pointless option, typical in old games. And I'm not that much of an expert in that field, although I'm working on it. ;-) Klow 18:08, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

Mr. Friendly Redux

So again, I am reading this article and I get the feeling that a lot of what is put here is taken out of context of how it was wrote in Raising the Bar. Now I have never read the book personally, though I am actively looking at picking up a copy, so I don't know for sure but this part: Then, they chatted about possible psycho-sexual alien behaviors and their relation with disturbed teenager sexual fantasies. Also, the sexual themes of some of the enemies was intended to appeal to the innate homophobia of 12 year old boys, who would most likely pursue purchase of the game. seems just a little strange to me. Did they actually say that and intend the game for that? It just seems...odd to me. Basically, I was just wondering if you could verify that for me.--YabbaMyIcing 23:44, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

I actually wrote that part of the article myself and took these words almost verbatim from RtB, although the article might have undergone some bad changes, since I didn't watch it when I created it some time ago. I can't check right now but I'll temporarily put a screenshot of the related RtB page here (please delete it when you downloaded it) so that you can check yourself. But overall this is a really odd enemy. And since RtB is out of print, I think that might be an excuse for you to download the ugly Bittorent pdf. I might try to find a real copy one of those days anyway, since the Internet copy is really ugly and owning it is really worth it. Klow 00:00, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Alright. I didn't meant to call you a liar or anything but I've just never heard of such an enemy getting so close to being implemented! I'm slowly deciphering all the text on the page, but so far it seems that the current article is exactly how you original pasted it in.--YabbaMyIcing 00:21, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

 :D Klow 11:22, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Youtube

Hey Klow, do you have a youtube account? Because I wanna show you some videos I like. Like Arby n the chief or Gman Squad. Can you sent me a request later? I'm going on vacation tomorrow so you won't hear from me for the rest of the week. I'm going to Disney World (since i'm at florida). Have a nice day and talk to you maybe when I get back. --Mega Sean 45 13:35, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

I added you in my friends list. Klow 13:38, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Klow, I just sent you an invitation from my account, Argov82. Accept if you would like.--YabbaMyIcing 19:34, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Done, but even though I have an account, I don't have any uploaded videos. Klow 16:36, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

While your on youtube, did you see my Fake EP3 vids? If u did, like 'em? And one question: What happens if a page is empty? --Mega Sean 45 21:58, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

"What happens if a page is empty?" ? What do you mean? Klow 22:27, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

For example, the Classic Zombie page has no words in it, someone deleted them all. You know what I'm saying right? --Mega Sean 45 22:28, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Er, no. The page is not empty. And anyway when that happens, that's because it has been vandalized. Anyway can revert it, Mr "I want to be an admin". Klow 22:31, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Congrats! You past the test! What test? I created a test program for lots of admins in many wikis! Making sure they do the right thing and knowing what to do when there is a crazy person on a site. I was pretending to be a crazy person so you'd know what to do of any detecting threats. I must say you did a fine job bro! I don't care if I am not an admin, I don't give a shit! I am already an admin on a wiki, IT'S TOUGH BUSINESS! So, don't call me Mr. "I want to be an admin", because, I DON'T! Ha! You thought I was some jerk who is messing up the site and blamming his own sister for the crap! Ha! You did well, my friend! You did well! As a reward, I am offering to give you training of to be a youtube star! I'm saying, who needs admin, when your a youtube star (like me). I knew you can do it! Thats the whole reason I came to this wiki! Well that, and I have a friend on this wiki. Remember: Don't tell any new admins this (like Yabbamyicing), he is next! Whenever you need training, just private email me on youtube. I hope you have Garry's Mod 10. See you around One of the best admins ever! Oh and this is not a joke, if you were thinking that. Let me know when your ready! Good-Bye. --Mega Sean 45 22:59, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

I wonder if Yabba will laugh as hard as me when he reads this through the recent changes page. Man, you're hilarious. Klow 23:04, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

The real question is: Do you believe me? I've worked for wikia longer than you've imagined. I don't really get if you said "I wonder if Yabba will laugh as hard as me when he reads this through the recent changes page. Man, you're hilarious" really means: "I thought you were being an idiot of yourself! I didn't know, I certainly miss-judged you" or "LOL, nice joke!", because we've hung out for this wiki for almost a year, and why wouldn't you believe your 'ol buddy Mega Sean 45. I admit, I might not be an admin on this wiki. But, I've been the best in youtube for who knows how long. As I said, don't tell Yabba. I'm trying to make this as best as possible for him. Please don't tell, ok? Or I won't give you as much as a reward. --Mega Sean 45 23:17, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Dude, the whole world can read what you're putting here. "Please don't tell". LMAO. Klow 23:20, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Look, thats not the point. I'm seriously testing admins now. Why don't you belive your ol pal Mega Sean 45. I don't get what your thinking, don't call me a LMAO please. Go ahead, tell Yabba. I'm still testing him. And you, have to beilve me. <------ This is true! I don't want the other users to think I am stupid with me aurging with One of the best admins ever. You should thank me for giving you this test bro. --Mega Sean 45 23:23, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Look Klow, I am sorry for giving you such a difficult test! I should've gave you a much easier one. I just wanted you to prove yourself to be The greatest admin ever. If you don't trust me, thats fine, I don't care. This is.....just true. I am sorry to bother you, I already talked to Matty, and he might help us both. Have a nice night. --Mega Sean 45 23:41, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

My opinion on this whole mess can be found on Matty's page.--YabbaMyIcing 04:52, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Overwatch

Hey should the Overwatch article and Sector 17 Overwatch be merged since it is all of the trans-human are all stationed on Earth.Malekron 00:23, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

I think so, yeah. Klow 16:36, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Alright I'll put the article to be merged template on it. Oh yeah and should there be a List of Mods that remain stubs or just to minor to be an article.Malekron 20:32, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Why don't you do also the actual merge? We'd gain time. And for the mods, I'm not sure I see what you mean. Klow 20:46, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Well I'm actual merging it. And for the list of mods all minor mods or stubs should be included like USS Darkstar and Snergy.Malekron 20:53, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Ah ok. Yeah every mod with an article should basically be in the list. Although through time we might remove it and link to the category instead. Klow 21:05, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Actual mods that don't have enough info,but don't worry I'll think of some rules of the list when I finish the Overwatch.Malekron 21:09, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Sidebar

Have you considered adding more sections to the sidebar? I recently added weapons, character and map listings on the sidebar to the Call of Duty Wiki, and I feel that this has made navigating the wiki much easier. See http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty_Wiki Darkman 4 23:12, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

True, the sidebar needs reworking. To add to my to do list... Klow 23:22, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

TF2 Classes

On the TF2 class pages, I've added links to each class' page on the Team Fortress 2 wiki. I figured it'd be a nice way to let people learn more about the classes after they've read the writeup on this wiki. Darkman 4 04:19, 19 April 2009 (UTC)

Checkuser

I assume that you can do a checkuser as a bureaucrat right? There are a few weird accounts that just showed up and pending you don't notice them first, I would like a checkuser for their IPs. — Unsigned comment by YabbaMyIcing

I didn't know one way or another until I looked it up, but apparently only Wikia staff can access that function, it's only available to admins by request. Source --MattyDienhoff ^«talk» 02:34, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

This is going to end now!

Dude, please listen to me, very carefully. I am very very very very very very sorry, for lying to you. You see? I lied most of this time on this wiki, and I feel very bad to lie at my ex-friend. I don't want to be an idiot of this wiki, see? I want people to like me. I am going to tell the trush, now, to save our friendship. I did that stuff because I didn't know better. I haven't spent much time here. Me and my friend Jonathan are very sorry for runing some of the discussion pages. I just hope that you forgive me for all the shit we did. When I said I didn't want to be an admin: It was the only thing that was true. About two months ago, I became admin on the Doom Wiki, and I still have the Half-Life Machinima wiki! I just wish I can end this. I usually just say stupid stuff on some pages, because.......I like hanging out with you guys. You may think me a lier but this is so true. I never wanted to spoil anything. I don't hate you guys. I love this wiki. I just want to end this war before it starts. I want for us to be friends again, including Yabba and Matty. I was just about to create a new account to hide myself, but...I thought about it and disided to appoijize, and put an end to this madness. I bet you knew I was lying for the test thing because other users did that. At least I am not the only one. The point is bro: I don't want to be teased, I don't want our friendship to lose, and I want to be respected 100% on here. You get what I am saying? I don't want my feelings to be hurt again. Now, if you please forgive me, I will stop doing stupid stuff just to talk to you guys, and just talk normaly. I don't like being teased, I don't like being dis-respected either. Please put an end to this! You are my only hope. I don't really have time to tell Matty and Yabba because I got a tournament to do on Halo 3 tonight. I hope you wish me luck, and forgive me of my stupidity. Will you tell Matty and Yabba this for me? I just want to end this madness and make all 4 of us to be friends once again. Please! I really need your help. If you don't forgive me, it's ok, I just don't want you to think of just yourself. Remember: Think before you speak. Thank you, and good night. =) --Mega Sean 45 02:20, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

What, we should give you 'another chance' so you can jerk us all around some more? No thanks. You're incredibly naive if you think any of us liked you even before all this 'admin tester' BS. You've been a bad joke for the entire time you've been here and, more than that, the way you're acting right now -- leaving in a tantrum, creating another account to troll (yeah, go ahead and tell me that's not you), and now showing up to beg for forgiveness -- it's downright pathetic. You have serious issues and I suggest you sort them out elsewhere, as you exhausted our patience long ago. --MattyDienhoff ^«talk» 02:50, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

You are not admin on the Doom Wiki. No. Way. Proof here. Not to mention this new account with also a "45" in the nickname. You are so dumb, you're not even able to lie properly. Or are you under another sockpuppet? I don't think so. And you still bringing obscure people to justify your bad edits. And nobody has even been your friend here, we are just polite, and above all patient. We don't even know each other, and we don't hang out, we are just editing a wiki. You started this war yourself (I also read what you sent to to Matty on YouTube, and this expression I never heard of, "Good redients"), so it's way too late to start over. And about this fake test, you missed my point, I never said other users do that. You're just the only one to be stupid enough to pull a so far fetched lie. "Remember: Think before you speak." Awesome. Why don't you practice what you preach, Mini Sean. So don't worry you won't be teased, you're the only teaser here. You crossed the line, it's too late. You are now banned, and not welcome anymore. Just forget about editing this wiki, for ever. Be careful, we are watching. It ends now, as you asked. That'll be my farewell world. This is over guys, back to normal, without Sean. Klow 09:51, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

So we meet at last

It's about time I found an admin! Listen, I am new and I need to know so information of how this website works, or you can give me a link, ok? I also see I didn't get a welcome, thats ok though, and...uhh...hello. --Doctor Hax 00:05, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Hi there! Actually the automatic welcome was not properly enabled. Let's continue this on your talk page, if you don't mind. I'm watching it, so I'll always see your answers directly. Klow 00:08, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Crowbar Shiz

Where should I put info about the Deathmatch Classic and Team Fortress Classic Crowbars on the Crowbar page? Should they be in trivia, or should they be listed with the rest of the HL games? Darkman 4 00:39, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Depends on what the info is. Though it may not seem like it, the crowbar page really is just about the Half-Life crowbars. So you can just put the Deathmatch stuff in its own section on the page. If the info you want to add about the TFC one is a decent enough amount maybe you could give it its own page, otherwise I would say just put it on the existing one.--YabbaMyIcing 01:32, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

I've covered the TFC Crowbar on the Team Fortress wiki. I'll add a "Other Valve games" section and put the info there.

Let's just stick to what we have already on the TF articles. Even though we moderately cover other Valve stuff, this wiki is primary about the canon HL universe, anything else is more or less trivial. So I'd say add the Deathmatch info in the current crowbar article, and maybe create an article for all TF weapons/tech that doesn't fit in existing TF articles. Klow 08:29, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Thanks

For the warm welcome I'll try to contribute in anyway possible.--Jack Black 10:30, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

You're welcome. The message has still some glitches to be fixed, so don't worry if I edited your talk page afterwards. Klow 10:46, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Additions

I see some people edit the wiki and it says YOU. It doesn't really seem right. Since I can't edit the Mannel of style, possibly you can and whats right and wrong, like instead of saying YOU or ME, say The Player or Gordon Freeman. Let me how if it's a good idea? HAAAAAAAX! Thanks. --Doctor Hax 20:29, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Er, it's already in the Manual of Style. Klow 20:32, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Fun Fact

There are remnants from when HL2 was on the HL1 engine in the leak. Check the folder gfx/shell; all of the graphics are used in the pre-Steam version of Half-Life. However, the "splash.bmp" graphic has HL2 concept art on it and it states that its for Half-Life 2. Since it isn't a .vtf file, it has to be for the HL1 engine. Also, the folder "materials/background" has a .vtf that corresponds with the proportions used by the background image in the pre-Steam HL1 console. Darkman 4 05:37, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

I can't find this "materials/background". In Russian but not Anon? Is that File:Background fixed proportions.png|this you are talking about? And as for the bmp background that's interesting I didn't see it before. I'm still browsing the playable Beta files, since I so a lot of the WC mappack so far and that there are still treasures to be uncovered (see what I recently added to Combine Super Soldier). So do you have any firm proof that the early HL2 was on GoldSrc? Like Get your free Tv's, it shows the old HUD, but does that mean is GoldSrc? Wouldn't that be some sort of hybrid engine, halfway between the two, but closer to Source?... Klow 09:31, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

I want to check this stuff out. Which gfx file do you mean? The one when you go right through the program files is blank for me except for a different file. Is it in one of the gcf's?--YabbaMyIcing 09:54, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

It's in Anon/hl2/gfx/shell, then have a look at splash8bit.BMP and splash.bmp (I already uploaded them, see the gallery of new files). ;-) Klow 10:09, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

This thing is clearly based on splash.bmp. I guess it was made from scratch? Klow 10:16, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Saying that its on the GoldSRC engine might've been taking it too far. However, what I've shown indicates that there are remnants from when HL2 was on some sort of engine based on GoldSRC. The folder gfx/status has the old fonts used by pre-Steam Half-Life. Darkman 4 15:59, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Steam Group?

I see the Wiki has a Steam Group now, which must be new. I have joined it, I'm SScagnetti.--YabbaMyIcing 03:27, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

I created it yesterday, to spread the word. ;-) You'll also see that the automatic welcomes are doing fine, and signed by the last connected admin. Klow 03:43, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Oh that's awesome. I have just looked at one or two but I think the layout is great. It really encourages people to get a real account!--YabbaMyIcing 03:46, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

It's a pretty recent addition to Wikia, it makes things easier for us. Klow 04:41, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Wiki's official stance on articles about machinimas

We do not like them, right? Because there is a new one here and I don't think we have any other articles on any specific machinimas from where I have looked.--YabbaMyIcing 20:44, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Just my two cents i think we should only have machinimas that is supported by Valve.--Jack Black 22:24, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

It all depends on their quality and notability. And I don't feel like checking that right now. ;-) Klow 23:52, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

HECU images

Hey, I really like the pics you did of all the Scientist, Security Guard and Black Ops character models. Would you mind doing the same for the HECU? Thanks.--68.46.2.49 19:41, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm of course working on it. ;-) Klow 19:44, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Hey Klow do you by chance have the Race X mosit.Malekron 16:19, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

Mosit? Klow 16:27, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

You know the green vegetation on trees.Malekron 15:58, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

You mean the thingy that produces the Spore Launcher ammo? Did you mean "moist"? Klow 16:15, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

I think he did. Do you know when you'll have the HECU pics up?--68.46.2.49 15:41, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Soon, my friend. That doesn't take 5 minutes. I also need to upload separate pictures at the same time, plus add proper info to each pic. Klow 15:59, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Done. Check the HECU images category for the complete list. I don't think I'll upload every single HECU soldier from Op4, too many of them. Klow 22:15, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks, man, really appreciate it. One more request (I'm doing an in-universe newspaper on the Back Mesa Incident for Journalism, hence my harassing you): do you think you could get a screenshot of the HECU fighting some aliens? It shouldn't be too hard to snag a shot from OpFor or HL1. Again, thanks.--68.46.2.49 20:19, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

Reviving the Wiki

Klow, I really like this wiki and I feel it should not lose people because of low traffic. Therefore, I propose to revive, if you will, the wiki by first

1. Starting an affiliate program started so the wiki gets known on other sites that Half Life and Non-Half Life users visit frequently
2. Going to extreme lengths to expand on "stubs" and to clean up those vast amount of articles that need it (I will be glad to help on this and any other projects)
3. Either expanding or possibly moving games that don't have to do with Half Life ex. Day of Defeat and TF2
4. Starting advertising the site on more forums by possibly making a banner of some kind or small icons (I am happy to do anything that involves graphic designs)

These are just some ideas I have to help get more visitors, and more active participants on this great wiki page. Respond back with what you think. I will be glad to help with any projects on the site.--Thelastlambda 23:45, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

You seem to be a pretty good contributor, and that message confirms this. So this wiki is not really to revive, since it has a fair share of notability, even though it could use more, I'll agree. It was worse before, and I helped improving it (that's just true). Now when I look for stuff about the Beta on Google, I tend to end up here or on forums quoting us. We also get higher and higher in the search results (like for the Beta stuff that was impossible to find easily before). We also have a lot of original material and many original screenshots (most of them, actually). I created a Steam group, which is expanding quite fast (around 50 members after its creation a week ago - it's not the greatest, but it's quite ok). We are also ready for a Wikia spotlight, but I'd like to launch the featured articles first (and I really should get to it - but it doesn't take 5 minutes, would need a template to put in the article, but when we have 6, we are done for 6 months). That would also create a lot of new visitors. Launching some "official" friendship with other notable websites would also be great. I asked for helped on several forums some time ago, but the answer was not that great. Maybe it changed now. So when a new friendship is done, proper banners should be made. Signatures for forums could be cool too, and very efficient. I'll do the whole thing when I make the Wikia Spotlight banners and I could even create a category for any possible banner. Since I made the current wiki design, that'll help for consistency. For any other non-canon subjects, they are just part of the phenomenon and their history is somehow linked, but must not be too expanded. The TF2 class articles should for example be merged or removed, since they are trivial for the HL universe. Voilà, that's what I had in mind tonight. Hope that helps, and thanks. Klow 00:00, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

Other Source games article cleanup

Now that we have the walkthroughs nearly fully gotten rid of (I'm about to clear out and redirect the Episode Two ones), do you think we can work on deleting the DoDS and Team Fortress articles? They both don't really belong here and even have their own wikis in Wikia. Tell me what you think we should do.--YabbaMyIcing 12:04, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

If we do this, maybe we should also remove the TF2 article, the TF2 class articles, and all Counter-Strike articles. I think we should keep them, since, though trivial, they are somehow related to the thing. Klow 12:14, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

And as long as the summaries and chapter lists on the article pages (HL2 + episodes) are not removed, merged into the storyline articles and replaced by proper links, the job is not done yet. Also, redirecting is not enough, the categories must be removed. And I understand the new cat system doesn't help this. Klow 12:15, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Which categories still need to be gotten rid of? I finished the redirects and summaries so I guess there are just a couple of those categories and possibly some templates as well.--YabbaMyIcing 12:42, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Done. There are only the Portal test chambers left. Klow 12:43, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Dude, you above all need to remove the cats INSIDE the articles to be redirected. Klow 12:50, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

I thought since they were red links they would go way on their own. I'll fix that now.--YabbaMyIcing 12:55, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Of course not. ;-) It's long, complicated process. If you could also think about the 4 plot summaries that need to be merged and replaced by a link, that would be cool. Just do as I did, do it sentence by sentence, distribute them in the proper chapter sections, then only after that the rewrite comes. Klow 13:00, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

What four plot summaries? Are those even more separate pages?--YabbaMyIcing 13:06, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Would that help: [6] This was done in all 4 GoldSrc game articles. You also need to modify each game article and move the plot summaries properly into the storyline articles, and only keep what's interesting in both sources (game article and walkthroughs). Klow 13:09, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Ah, I think I see what you mean now. You want me to make sure that all of the plot summaries get taken from the main game article and redistributed into the storyline article where appropriate?--YabbaMyIcing 13:22, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

My point exactly. Those are good and if they stay, it will be redundant. And it's a waste to rewrite summaries from scratch if they already exist. And it doesn't make sense to create those articles if they are not prominently linked in the main game articles. Klow 13:26, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Just as an FYI, I've moved the DoD-related articles over to the Day of Defeat wiki. I should probably grab the TF ones while I'm at it. Darkman 4 13:47, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Images

When I take my gun pictures, I try to focus ONLY on the gun. I feel that things like the HUD and anything unnecessary get in the way and should be deleted. Also, with my pics, I try to make it so that there is a contrast between the gun and the background in order to clearly define the gun's shape. If that means i have to have a light gun on a dark background, then so be it. Darkman 4 04:15, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Well the contrast was actually better in the ones you recently replaced... Klow 10:28, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

The Old Team Fortress 2 Builds

Hey, I just did some pages on the old Team Fortress 2 builds over at the Team Fortress Wiki. Figured you might be interested, since you like beta info.

http://teamfortress.wikia.com/wiki/Team_Fortress_2:_Brotherhood_of_Arms
http://teamfortress.wikia.com/wiki/Team_Fortress_2_(Invasion) Darkman 4 22:24, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Hu-oh, interesting. Where did you get that stuff? Klow 22:25, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Strange how they always tend to develop a game then start another from scratch, then releasing it. Klow 22:27, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

I got most of the stuff from the first article from http://www.planetfortress.com/tf2/, while the second is salvaged info from Archive.org's archive of Team Gaben's old wiki. Darkman 4

Good thing, this Archive.org. Hope our Team Gaben friends won't sue and replace every pic by Swastika pics! Klow 10:02, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

Old Air Exchange map

I know you are the master of HL2 Beta, so you have probably seen the better version of this, but when I was looking over Gmod.org today I found a copy of one of the old Air Exchange level maps from the beta version. It is missing some from the original vmf I would imagine and it contains some headcrabs the guy who ported it threw in for effect, but it shows a very short part of the level in which Gordon was entering the facility. If you are interested here is the link, http://www.garrysmod.org/downloads/?a=view&id=12990. If you go to his account on there you also see he has the old citadel model he put onto the overlay of the city from HL2. I haven't downloaded that one, but it looks like it really shows the prototype citadel model well. --YabbaMyIcing 05:17, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

This map is fan-made, no map of that part exist (although it's pretty good). And I know HGrunt and his Gmod profile (he is from the HL Beta Project and he is very nice on Steam). Some of his screens are on this very wiki, like most (if not all) of the Skyscraper screens are from his fixed maps. Check "d4_palace_01". Voilà, I guess you expected that kind of blasé answer. :-P Klow 12:07, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

hi

hello klow, my name is Big McLargeHuge. I mostly hail from the Thief Wiki, so I know how it is to be in a wiki that is very small. When I first joined, it was around 200 hundred articles. Now have just broke the 2600 milestone, so I'll be happy to help out yous all in anyway I can. Im a pretty good guy, even though I eat mittons.

Hi! Don't forget to sign properly! I actually discovered the Thief wiki today, and that's great that that universe has its wiki, it deserves it. The Combine OverWiki is small, but actually there's not much to say. The number of articles is pretty normal for the universe, and we might remove some more. I just hope a future Wikia spotlight helps us a bit. IF you want to help, go here: Category:Maintenance or there: OverWiki:Layout Guide. Thanks. ;-) And what is a mitton?... Maybe you meant "mitten", but that wouldn't help. :-P Klow 02:10, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

The way we at thief gained a large numer of articles is the, 'No Stone Underturned' policy. It really adds on once all the 'meat' articles are taken care of. The problem though is that FPS dont exactly focus on a lot of characters. I don't want to brag, but look at this labor of painful love: http://thief.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Character I've had my hand in almost everyone of this entries. Day-um. So I learned that nothing is no insegnificant that it cant have it's own article. No, mitton. It's an elusive German Italian French-Canadian beaver.Big McLargeHuge 07:05, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Spotlight Again

I'm sorry you thought I was ignoring you; I do the requests every few days and sometimes don't get through all of them. I didn't remove your new post; I moved it to the top of the page with the new requests.

I noticed today that your main page is sysop-level protected. One of the spotlight criteria is that it be unprotected for editing, or at least protected only against anonymous accounts. The idea is that it's silly to have the first page everyone sees be uneditable, while saying that anyone can edit the wiki :). I'm not sure how I missed that last time you asked. I can't see that there has been any vandalism on the page to require a higher protection. Could you please drop the protection level?

You don't need to make the spotlight image; wikia staff does that. -- Wendy (talk) 19:08, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

Space Shuttle and satallite

Hey Klow do we need a space shuttle article and satallite article since they are referred in the developer commentary as critical blows to both the Xen forces and the Combine?Malekron 16:24, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

I don't know. And "satallite" is not a word, you know. ;-) Klow 17:34, 25 May 2009 (UTC)

Actual they both served critical story elements in H-L 1 and H-2: Episode 2. In H-L Gordon lauched a shuttle to the satellite and establish contact in order to reverse the incident (but he found it out it failed). As in Episode 2 another rocket was lauched to destroy the Super Portal and suceeded by the use of both satellite and shuttle.Malekron 16:47, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

How about the unknown synth, Im guessing that it is a variant of the Crab synth.Malekron 16:12, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Which one? Klow 16:23, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

You know the concept image of the crab synth where there is a little synth beside it.Malekron 16:27, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Dunno what they are. Klow 16:29, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Well judging from antomy of the the synth and the crab is that there are antenne pointed at the front and the back legs look similiar except smaller. Oh yeah the boid Entity name is called monster_flyer.Malekron 16:04, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the boid. And for the Synth, it's not a Crab by default. It could be anything, maybe nothing particular. Ask Dhabih Eng! ;-) Klow 16:24, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Hello

I know it's been a while since we last talked. But I usually have better stuff to do. I only come on this website for times I am bored. I am sorry about the bad edits. Isn't there anything I can do to help you guys feel better? Also, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Doctor Hax (well you can see that). My real name is in my user page. What is your name? Also, you know American music right? I seen discussion saying that you are not in America. Thank you. --Doctor Hax 17:38, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Greetings! I'm a French-speaking Belgian. If you want to help, you can pick something here. Klow 17:46, 26 May 2009 (UTC)

Panther Eye

It's model and textures are in the Half-Life SDK. The one in the SDK is the red variant. The SDK also has some other interesting things, such as the old weapon models and textures. You can download it here http://www.fileshack.com/file.x/189/Half-Life+Full+SDK+v2.2 Darkman 4 13:07, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks a lot, I knew you had the answer. Klow 13:30, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Textures

There are two types of textures; model and map. Map textures are stored in .wad files. To replace the default map textures, you must put the .wad file containing the new textures in /steam/steamapps/(yourusername)/half-life/valve.

Model textures are stored in the .mdl file. To replace them, you must open up the .mdl file in HLMV,, click on the "Textures" tab, find the texture you want to replace, then hit 'Import Texure" and find the replacement texture. Note that the new texture must be the exact same size as the texture being replaced. Otherwise, HLMV will give an error. Darkman 4 17:06, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Ok thanks. Actually I just wanted to check sth, not replace anything. Do you know where is stored the female scientist sheet? Klow 17:17, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Ravenholm

Wow! You created a Ravenholm map in Garry's Mod.org? I didn't even know you had Gmod (seen it in discussion pages). I will try it out later and let you know how it turns out. Maybe one day you can help out teaching me how to use the Source SDK. If you don't mind that is. Thanks, and one more thing: HAAAAAAAAAAAAX! (Throws computer) --Doctor Hax 20:14, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

I guess you are talking about "quarytown" (sic)? And thanks for the redlink! ;-) Klow 20:20, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

samuel

sorry about taking 4 months to get back to you, but yeah i got the name "samuel" from half-life 2: raising the bar/the beta because he serves the same purpose, o nly he has less lines and a different character model.CaptJim 20:35, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Well that would be speculation. Where is it said that this black guy is called Samuel? Klow 20:53, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Female Scientist

The Female Scientist textures only appear in Half-Life: Source's files. It seems that when Valve compiled HL:S, they included all of the textures for a model in a folder, even if they were unused, such as the female scientist textures. A good example of this are the unused and extremely-high resolution Tentacle textures in the Tentacle's HL:S materials folder and the sketches of the Satchel in the Satchel's materials folder. The former textures were likely the original Tentacle textures before they were downsized so that they won't slow down the game on an older PC, while the Satchel sketches are likely for reference. Darkman 4 15:29, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

I see. But in what folder exactly is the female sheet? Scientist? What's the name?... Klow 15:38, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, found it. Also, do you know where the "mr valve" model is? Klow 15:50, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

The Mr. Valve model is in the Half-Life: Day One demo. Here's the model if you don't want to track down Day One. http://rapidshare.com/files/238224073/mrvalve.zip.html Darkman 4 16:41, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

I have Day One, but thanks! Klow 16:45, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Development Team

Dear Klow, I have a project : Creating Half-Life 2 Opposing Force, the continuation of Opposing Force. I allready started the project but i can't do everything alone, if there is anyone in the website wich knows about HL2 Mapping, i will be proud to recruit anybody in the website for the project. Thanks for reading my message. I also need sound programers and script programers.

I can't really help, sorry. Klow 15:51, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

Re: Decay Vorts pics

Well, I've already deleted these uncropped screens. But I've made new ones and uploaded them under the same filenames. It is really hard to make a screenshot at a closer distance because of that odd crosshair. QuiGonJinn

I think it's better now. Klow 17:39, 28 May 2009 (UTC)

License Mode mistake :-(

I edited a Half Life 2 Episode 2 page with the pictures of the achievements and i made a mistake by putting the license mode as : Public domain when its post to be GDFL or something is it ok that i made that mistake or will it get deleted

Please sign your comments. The proper licence is {{Logo}}. The information template is also missing. If you don't add it with proper information, they all be deleted, yes. Is that so hard?... Klow 13:36, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Information Template what are you talking about =/ is said they just need pictures so i found the pictures and put them there...=/ Keydg123 09:10, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

I am talking about the information displayed on Special:Upload. Did you read them? I thought writing in bold and red was enough... Klow 17:09, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Ok...if its this complicated why should i contribute to this site then ill make my own it make it more user friendly like providing that information when you click to upload a file instead of having to copy and paste all that mumbo jumbo this wiki page is dying anyways so bye see ya later im deleting the images so you don't have to waste your precious time and in the future make the website editing thing a bit more simple like having all the Special page upload stuff already put in i mean come one! -_- bye and your are very welcome to delete my Account or block or whatever -_-

--Keydg123 15:55, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

May I understand the reason of this sudden angry attitude? Why are you getting all huffy about it? What is your problem? Do you react that way each time you are annoying by something? I was just talking about a very common task as complicated as on any other wiki, and most of the users use it without any problem. It works pretty well on Wookieepedia and image management is even more on the classic Wikipedia. Also, removing the pics from the Orange Box Achievements page doesn't delete them, and I don't see the point in that. What you are doing is vandalism. And I don't any page "dying". And I guess your English teacher doesn't know what to do with you. Klow 16:08, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

I also see that you overwrote previous achievement pictures for the previous games, which are different. Congratulations. Klow 16:14, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Quote: "I also see that you overwrote previous achievement pictures for the previous games, which are different. Congratulations. Klow 16:14, 31 May 2009 (UTC)"

what do you mean by this ? --Keydg123 16:23, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

I don't see how I could rephrase this. That means what it means. I doesn't matter anyway. Please don't waste my time longer. Klow 16:25, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Joke

Wanna here a joke, that I made up? If I am allowed though. But here I will give you the riddle and I will give you some to find out what the answer is, if you give up, tell me and I will tell you. Now here it is: What do you call a fish with no eyes? I will give you until tomorrow to answer it. Thanks, mate! --Doctor Hax 13:37, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Times up! The answer is: FSH. Wasn't that funny? XD Let me know if you want more. --Doctor Hax 01:27, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

I don't get it, dawg. Klow 01:28, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Ok, first there is What do you call fish with no eyes? Eyes = I's. I took the I out of Fish, which made FSH. You get it now? And what does Dawg mean? --Doctor Hax 01:30, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Slang for "dog". It's like "dude", "buddy" or "pal", etc., not that I say you are a dog. And ok for the joke, I get it now! Klow 01:34, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Mr. Popularity

Why is it you get all these kind people talking to you on your talk page who you get to help out, but my talk page is just people swearing, soliciting, and yelling at me? Lol--YabbaMyIcing 15:54, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Dunno, because you are much nicer than I am. And except for some trolling by the late Crackbone45 and this strange, puzzling "WTF!?" post, I don't see anything special! Klow 15:57, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

I respect you, Yabba! LOL, you got that from Idiots of Gmod, didn't you? Well anyways, what is your name? --Doctor Hax 01:29, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Technology infobox

Do you think there should be a technology infobox.Malekron 16:24, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

What articles should benefit it? Klow 16:45, 29 May 2009 (UTC)

Articles such as Charging Stations, Anti-Mass Spectometer and teleportation.Malekron 19:07, 30 May 2009 (UTC)

Hi there

It seems that you are in charge here, so I decided to ask you. Is there any way of making a five-way battle infobox for the Black Mesa Incident? The article would greatly benefit from it. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 12:59, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

and you seem to be a good and relevant editor, from what I've seen. And Qui-Gon is not the worst choice. :-P But what do you mean by "a five-way battle infobox"?... Klow 13:16, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

What I mean is an infobox that includes five factions (Black Mesa, HECU, Black Ops, Xen, Race X). I figured out that you can make one. I tried to do it myself, but I wasn't quite successful. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 14:42, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Do you mean a faction navigation template to be put at the bottom of every related article? Klow 14:47, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

No. I mean making something like {{Battle infobox}}, only with five factions, so it can be used in the Black Mesa Incident article. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 14:52, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

I still don't get it. Where in the article? Klow 14:55, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Ok, I'll try to make it as clear as I can: I want one {{Battle infobox}} that lists all five factions to be used in the article instead of two current infoboxes with two factions each. This way, it will be more accurate and complete. The problem is that I can't make the infobox with five factions, so I'm asking you to do it. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 15:06, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm completely lost. Sorry. Klow 15:11, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Forget about it. I guess I'll just keep trying to do it myself. If I manage to do it, you'll see what I wanted in the first place. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 15:16, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

I'll try to concentrate very hard and read again through the whole conversation, I promise. Klow 15:21, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Manta Ray

The Manta Ray in regular HL1 is a brush. I don't think there's an official name for that thing. If you want, you can use "flyer", since that's the name for the model in Decay. Darkman 4 14:30, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

I knew it! But is that the name of the original PlayStation model? And is the Bradley also originally a brush? Klow 14:35, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

The Bradley is also a brush. Hell, every vehicle (except the helicopter) in HL1 is a brush. As far as I know, the PC Decay team didn't alter any model names, so "flyer" is correct. Darkman 4 14:44, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! Klow 14:46, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

Re:Gordon in Decay

Sure. I'll add it soon. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 13:41, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for that. Klow 13:58, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Osprey

Can you link me the video?

There doesn't seem to be any alternative "medic" skin for the Osprey in the HL1 Osprey's model file. Darkman 4 16:56, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

[7] at 2:32. There's even a compiled Charger and a blue Panthereye. I wonder where he got that. Klow 17:02, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

The blue Panthereye is a recolouring of the Panthereye skin in the SDK. I'm guessing the medical Osprey skin is also an edit to the default Ospey skin as well. However, just to be sure that it is unofficial, I'm downloading the HL1 SDK to see if it has any alternate skins for the Osprey. Darkman 4 17:09, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

There are no Osprey skins in the SDK. I think this confirms that the skin in that video is unofficial. Darkman 4 17:13, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

I'm also downloading the pack. So you think it's fan-made content based on the first HL screenshots? Klow 17:18, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

That's what I think. Darkman 4 17:28, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok. Does the Charger model seem legit to you? Because new screenshots would help. Klow 17:33, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

It's legit. Its textures and model are in the SDK. Darkman 4 17:36, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok, because it seemed different than the pics I have and uploaded. Klow 17:45, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

What does a "title" mean?

I think you should look at the bottom of Talk:Overwatch Soldier. -Doctor Hax 20:54, 2 June 2009 (UTC)

Did u look yet? Did u look yet? Did u look yet? Did u look yet? --Doctor Hax 01:24, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Again, I don't get it. Klow 01:55, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

This isn't a joke. Is there...you know what, forget it. Thanks anyway. --Doctor Hax 17:13, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

HECU Vehicles

I believe I've got them all. The only ones that I'm not sure are Apache in Blue Shift and Bradley in Decay. I may check it later. Speaking of Decay, I think I found a new vehicle in the bonus mission. It looks similar to M44 cargo truck, but it's a little different. Take a look at File:Truck.JPG. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 09:53, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Ah, that's a Black Mesa truck, seeing the initials. We might cover it later with the SUV in the Black Mesa existing articles. Klow 11:33, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

For the Bradley, I added it because its model is in the Decay files... Klow 11:39, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Baby Headcrab

It's not official. I'm guessing the guy that made the made the pack hacked the Snapbug so that it replaces the Baby Headcrabs that the Gonarch spews out. Darkman 4 12:53, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Calhoun in Decay?

There is one thing that I've just noticed. At the ending of Decay, when both characters are caught in a harmonic reflux, they hear Rosenburg calling for Calhoun. Right after that, a figure can be seen jumping into the portal remarkably similar to the one from Blue Shift. What do you think, could it be Calhoun? It is visually indistinguishable, but I suppose it was intended to be him. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 13:23, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

• You can see it yourself here, at 6:31. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 13:24, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

I think that's him arriving on Xen, yes. Those Decay models have creepy eyes. Klow 13:45, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Hmm, I thought it was him going back from Xen. Anyway, I'll add it to his article then. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 14:02, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

His name is Barney, you know. --Doctor Hax 17:14, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Going back or going to?... And we know that, thank you Doctor. Klow 17:16, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Going back. Calhoun appears in Decay after Rosenburg says that he can't keep the portal much longer, which he said in Blue Shift right before Barney went back. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 17:21, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

As for the HECU vehicles. I really can't remember seeing any Apaches in Blue Shift, so I removed this appearance. AFAIK, there aren't any Bradleys in Decay, either, so I tagged this "game files appearance" appropriately. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 17:31, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Perfect. Klow 17:37, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

Splitting Cut Weapon pages

I think it's a good idea. When I first saw what a mess the "Weapons Cut From HL2" page was, I was hoping that one day you'd realize that giving each weapon its own page would be a better way to present the unused weapons. Good job! I was thinking about ding it myself for a while, but I wasn't sure that you'd approve. Darkman 4 00:38, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

When we first talked, it was about this page, actually. So I guess we've come a long way, and at last you got what you wanted! Much better right now, really, you were right to want it too. Feel free to fix article names if you think they are not appropriate (and don't forget updating the navigation template in the process!) Klow 00:41, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

The page names look fine to me. Darkman 4 00:54, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Cool then, that means I've been careful. Klow 01:10, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Stuff N33ds to be fixed and added

Hey, what ever your name is. In the Overwatch Soldier page, the Combine Prison Guard image, it's a bit, messed up. Could you get someone to fix it? Plus, I think it's good to put Combine weapons in the Combine menu on the bottom of each Combine page. I don't know how to do that, so thats why I am asking you. Thanks, and I like pie! --Doctor Hax 14:05, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

"Hey, what ever your name is."? Strange way of greeting people. Anyway the "cleanup" template has been on top of the article, so I know it needs some fixing, among many others. I've been doing insane improvements in the past few months here, so I know more or less what's good, what's bad. Klow 14:20, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok, sorry I freaked you out to the beginning of the last sentence. I just don't know your name. That's it. Anyways I didn't scare you at all did I? Really! PIE! --Doctor Hax 14:27, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

No you didn't. But isn't "Klow" enough for you? Klow 14:28, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

I guess, but I like saying real names better. But whatever. I just wanted to know you better. Know my partner's name, YEE-HAW!..............PIE PIE PIE! <-------Thats getting a bit old. --Doctor Hax 14:32, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

It's be a while since I last ate a good old apple pie. Klow 14:33, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

LOL! You're funny, like me. I like you. If I knew where you were, I'd give you some of my homemade Tripe-Barry Pie. My friends, and family, love it! --Doctor Hax 14:36, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Here is the Apple Pie you wanted. Enjoy! --Doctor Hax 22:37, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

I can't believe what's happening here. But... thanks? Klow 22:42, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

What? Is there a problem, Klowman? Because, I didn't do anything wrong did I? If I did, I are sorry. --Doctor Hax 22:47, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

I don't know what to say, really... Klow 22:55, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Although I was really pleased by that gift, I deleted the image, since you uploaded it just for that reason, in complete disregard to the image policy. BTW, are you planning on doing at least one relevant contrib to that wiki?... Klow 23:25, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

You know what? You're right, I should be editing, more than hanging out with my Web Mates. Web Mates means: Partner on editing websites. Maybe friend, but I think you get me kinda wierd. But I like you, man. Your a very nice guy. Unlike other people on here. Like, did you notice, that a user, Crackbone. He insulted an admin! I guess he deserved to be banned for a little while after what he did. Luckly, I am a Doctor, not a doctor-doctor. Like I can talk to people about they're problems, and I help them out. Like, when some people's bans are up, I can help them out. If you need me at all, about your problems, just contact me, I COULD HELP YOU. Thank you Web Mate. And sorry about the image, I thought that would make you happy. And you know about the weather? IT'S RAINING SIDE-WAYS!!!!!!!! --Doctor Hax 22:27, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

Crackbone45 was actually a sockpuppet (ask Google for what that word means, not me) of another, banned user, MegaSean45. See his contribs, you'll see what I mean. Klow 22:30, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

MegaSean45? I know him beleve it or not. I known him for a long time. He never told me he got banned from this website. He lied! I can't beleve an old friend of mine lied. Don't be angry that I am a friend of his. Hmmm....I saw what he done, swearing, lying, etc. He isn't usually this way. I think I know what happened. When he is jealious of something, he ruins something. So, he got banned for a year, because he mest up something on this website, bad! Okay, so I am going to talk to him on Garry's Mod, and maybe he might tell me why he did it, and what. So, we will talk about this later, he must have help. I'm sorry this had to happen. This will be settled. End of log. --Doctor Hax 23:32, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

Right...--YabbaMyIcing 01:42, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

This has been settled, and his ban is indefinite. Please don't bring that up again, we don't want anything to do with him anymore. Klow 10:34, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

Miller

I've created an article for this guy. Could you add him to the {{Characters}} template? QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 17:19, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Done. Klow 17:43, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

More questions from me

What do you think about the idea of creating articles for every person whose name was heard on the Black Mesa public announcement system or was written on the locker? They do exist in the Half-Life universe after all... QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 20:10, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Klow and I have kinda discussed this before but never really came up with a decision. On the one hand, it would give us a ton of articles and descriptions that probably couldn't be found anywhere else, but also we would have a massive amount of unhelpful stubs and articles no one might ever read. Also the lockers all are the names of Valve staff so some are already covered.--YabbaMyIcing 20:18, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Indeed, we won't create articles for the HL and BS lockers and OP4 trunks, since they are dev names most of the time. Maybe what we should do is have a look at them all, check who's who and only take into account the names of non existing persons. Same for the Black Mesa public announcement system. I don't really remember the names but there is at least Backman (this guys is everywhere). We could also get extreme and create an article for every single one of them and resurrect the "ambiguously canon" template or create an easter egg template. Wookieepedia would do this, why not us, after all... And these articles wouldnt really be stubs, just short articles with not much to say. (Matty wouldn't like this!) Klow 20:26, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

Check out the new HL1 weapon images

I added pictures of each HL1 weapon's world model so that the HL1 weapon pages look more like the HL2 weapon pages. Like it? Darkman 4 18:57, 5 June 2009 (UTC)

Well, dunno. Maybe your system was better than mine. It can be very messy when there are many pics for a few text. Also, without the best antialising and an exhaustive info template, well, I'll just complain and piss you off... Just be a psycho maniac about the info template for the pics like me! :D Klow 23:01, 5 June 2009 (UTC)

And why this "png" crave? Jpg with the minimal compression are perfect and big PNG files take forever to load, even with good connections. And Png for small files makes no sense. Klow 23:38, 5 June 2009 (UTC)

I"ll put the images in a gallery at the bottom of a page. Good? Darkman 4 01:06, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Pics

I know about and use {{information}}, but the "Upload Multiple Files" option has an "additional details" box that is too small for me to accurately put details on. I'll fill it in later, promise. :) Darkman 4 01:06, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

All of the images I uploaded now have {{information}}. Told ya I'd do it. :)

BTW, all of the image's I'vv uploaded in the past few hours are anti-aliased thanks to an option in NVIDIA's control panel that forces anti-aliasing on all 3D models. Darkman 4 01:39, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Images have been implanted

Check out the weapon pages and tell me what you think. Darkman 4 02:22, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

That's pretty neat. Sorry for jumping the gun, it's just because most of the time the template is broken (even more in the first pics) and File:357w 1.png, File:Mag 1.png, File:Mp5w 1.png are not antialiased. Klow 13:49, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Might as well do it myself... Klow 17:47, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

When you said "template", I thoguth you were talking about the ones on the weapon pages, not {{information}}. I don't understand the "cat" sections that well, so I just put the categories at the bottom of the page. Darkman 4 17:49, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

"cat type=" for the screenshot and the type of model and "cat subject=" for the "weapons image". And "summary" is always missing. This is gonna take forever... Klow 17:52, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok it's fixed. Please be careful next time. And don't get me wrong, these were awesome additions to our beloved wiki. So I suggest you to keep a copy of the information template in a file on your comp. I have a huge file myself with handy already made templates, full game titles in brackets and italics, references, categories and other things. Klow 18:45, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

I just copy and paste the {{information}} that's on the "Upload Image" page, thne fill it out. For the pics that I uploaded yesterday, I forgot up copy the "Summary" part. I used to have a .txt file that had common templates and other shiz that I used on the Call of Duty Wiki. I probably should remake it. :O Darkman 4 18:56, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

I'd be very annoyed if I didn't have this file. I started it when editing on Wookieepedia some time ago. I actually took many things for them (like this very info template), so a lot can still be used. Klow 18:59, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Okay, thanks for the tip. I've been meaning to remake my old wiki .txt file anyways. Darkman 4 19:01, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Do it! NOW!!! :P Klow 19:02, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Haha. Okay. :P Darkman 4 19:03, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Check out hl_ent.hlp

In the beta, go to the "HalfLife2/bin" folder and open up "Hl_ent.hlp" its an old entity help file for Half-Life 1 mappers. What's neat is that it has some old beta images, such as a completely different grenade, Barney and Scientist. Check it out. Darkman 4 23:53, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Ah, this is where some HL1 beta pics on the Facepunch forums come from! Nice find. Klow 00:14, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

I was able to extract all pics without doing the horrible task of printscreening them all (I found a neat .hlp decompiler); I'll upload some here later. Klow 00:29, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

I can see you were faster than me. :P Klow 00:36, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

I didn't get the old character models, so upload those. Darkman 4 00:37, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

You didnt upload many change weapon models, did you put them all? Klow 00:40, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

IMPORTANT! When the cat "cut weapons" is already on a pic or an article, don't add "weapons". Its redundant, since "cut weapons" is a subcat of "weapons", so it falls into it by default in the cat tree. Klow 00:41, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Okay.

Wait, upload the .357's ammo picture. It has ".44 Magnum" printed on it, which shows taht the revolver was indeed chambered in .44 Magnum at one time. Darkman 4 00:44, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok. Klow 00:48, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Also, if could could ALWAYS write any game title in italics, that would be awesome. Klow 00:59, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

If who could? Darkman 4 01:00, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Replace the first "could" by "you". Sorry, it's 3:00 am here. Klow 01:02, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Okay. I'll remember to do that when I upload more pictures. Darkman 4 01:02, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. I uploaded some of them, but not all the ones I wanted. I'll do it later. I still have some other HL1 Beta files in store. By the way, all these HL1 Beta screenshots, where do they come from? Klow 01:28, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Which screenshots? Darkman 4 01:38, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Here. It took many things from there that I uploaded here. Many pics from this "hl_ent.hlp" are also there. Most of it seem legit. But what could be the original source? I might as well send a PM to the thread author, of course. Klow 01:58, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok well I found the source. And I knew it already. Nevermind. Klow 02:02, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

New Gallery section in M35 truck

Whoop sorry, meant to call that section 'trivia' Nohomers48 11:16, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Please don't leave an article without making sure that everything you changed/added is ok. Klow 11:18, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Usually I do Nohomers48 07:15, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

steam

thanks im going to make an account and add you on steam im kisamerox57 BTW do you have TF2?

Stupid Editor

I saw that and I couldn't believe he had the balls to write something that stupid. I can't imagine someone looking at the nice beta pages we have, writing that, then sitting back and saying "Yep, I made a really good contribution". Darkman 4 15:44, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure he's already forgotten about it all. Klow 15:45, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Hahaha

Some moron edited your user page complaining that you deleted the "Weapons Cut from HL2" page. Darkman 4 16:12, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Exactly why I have my User Page sysops only. But anyway, I reverted it and will warn him, though he probably will never do anything again, including contribute.--YabbaMyIcing 18:18, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

Avoid using the term "moron", please. You can phrase it differently your views about users' attitude. Anyway that's indeed funny, since I just lifted the protection on my userpage. Sounds like I might put it back... Anyway some guys are really clueless, he never thought about looking further... Anyway let's stay as nice as possible with everybody! (and I know it can be hard sometimes) Klow 21:01, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

Sorry. Anyways, you should probably make it so that your userpage can't be edited by unregistered users. I've done that on wikis I admin and I've had no problems with userpage vandalism. Darkman 4 01:23, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

Re: Spotlights

I don't know who will put your spotlight up, and I don't have any involvement with them so I can't really help, sorry. I think they usually change the spotlights every few weeks; Combine OverWiki's may come up next week.--Richard^talk 21:29, 7 June 2009 (UTC)

I'm trying to know more about the Spotlight pics, and it seems to be impossible. I wonder why I can't get an answer. But thanks for yours! Klow 20:58, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

Get on Steam As soon as you can

I need to talk with you about something important.--YabbaMyIcing 01:47, 9 June 2009 (UTC)

Doctor Hax was none other than Mega Sean

Yup. I had my suspicions and I got a checkuser from Uberfuzzy. He said they were a match and it's likely Sean is using proxies or something. So expect him to probably return again.

Checkuser proof:[8]

--YabbaMyIcing 03:17, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Wow. I think we have been fooled for the last time. But the bastard greatly improved his spelling. Now that you say it, it all makes sense. And again he couldn't help himself to give himself away by telling too much. It's true that he was way too nice. Now any strange user will be automatically watched closely. Good job Yabba, I hope I'm as clever as you next time. Klow 08:57, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Indeed. I guess my natural paranoia and close observation paid off again!--YabbaMyIcing 16:54, 10 June 2009 (UTC)

Scary... All to ravage on one wiki. DAWeeE1 08:59, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

I have a question

just uploaded two images that are supposed to be related to the Citadel, but I cannot-repeat, cannot place links to the article in question. what I've tried to do is place the links in the description. Will that work? I anticipate your advice. And I'm sorry for being rude to you in the past. I'm a novice person here, you know. "Smartguy237" is the word of an insult. as in "Not with Bullseye-Ball 2, Mr. Smartguy!"

Please sign your comments. 1. You didnt put the information template. 2. These pics are ugly and redundant. 3. Deleted. Klow 19:01, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Okay, I will try to be as clear as possible. You see, I'm not familiar to this kind of material that you keep telling me about. I don't even know how to use it. The help section doesn't work either. My pictures are NOT ugly, whatever redundant means, I'm only trying to clear up some aspects about things in the descriptions. I don't even know what an information template is, and I can't do anything about the links page. I KNEW that you were going to take away what I tried to post because of all that. For example, The Citadel interior side-by-side picture is meant to show the difference between HL2 and Ep1. The portal picture is meant to show what the Overworld portal looks like, and the same case goes for the medkits in Source HD. Bottom line: If something isn't there but has a description for it, a picture should be added as well to help people understand exactly what the articles are talking about. Get it? And I'm trying to support that issue. Smartguy237 is an Overwiki NOVICE! Smartguy237 21:32, 11 June 2009 (UTC)Smartguy237 at 4:32 PMSmartguy237 21:32, 11 June 2009 (UTC)

Can you read? You don't need anything else. There is a huge text appearing when you want to upload a file, who do you think it was made for? My cat? Just follow the instructions, like everybody else. When I first discovered this system on Wookieepedia, I understood it very quickly, although I never saw that kind of thing before and was not that versed in wiki formatting. So I guess anyone can understand it. Nobody's asking you to be a huge expert, just show some good will; you won't be a novice forever. Sorry if I seem to be too harsh on the rules or even rude or unpleasant, but bear in mind that in other wikis it would be much, much worse (you probably would have been blocked a long time ago, while we wouldn't do that). And I completely agree with you when you say "If something isn't there but has a description for it, a picture should be added as well to help people understand exactly what the articles are talking about.", but it's not the issue here. Klow 16:53, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Re: G-Man

The map names are dy_accident1.bsp (for Dual Access) and dy_dorms.bsp (for Domestic Violence). I'll try to make screenshots soon. As for G-Man's 4th Half-Life appearance, I remember seeing him behind a locked door somewhere. I'll try to make this screenshot too. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 16:25, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! Also, do you know how to make the console work for Uplink? I did the procedure by adding "-console" to the exe file, but it doesn't work. All this for one single screenshot at the very end of the game... Klow 16:29, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Don't know. Sorry. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 16:46, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

G-Man's 4th Half-Life appearance found, captured and added to the article. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 17:56, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

Ah, this is there! I knew it was around that room... Thanks! Klow 10:39, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Here's the first Decay screenshot: File:Ht01 gman.jpg It's the best I could do. I decided to let you do the cropping. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 12:09, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Awesome! But why is your jpg compression always so high? Do you save your pics in Paint? Klow 12:13, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Yes, I do. What would you suggest to use? QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 12:20, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Save them as PNG also in Paint, I'll convert them afterward in less compressed jpg with Photoshop. So you could remake the stuff you uploaded, but it's not mandatory! ;-) Klow 12:26, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Here's the second one: File:G-Man Code.PNG. It is really hard to capture, since that particular scene is a little buggy and he walks away very fast. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 13:12, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

I see. But what about this PS2 code? Is it on the wall or something? Klow 13:24, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

No, it follows the G-Man like a tail. QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 13:27, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

I see. Klow 13:30, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Items Cut

I've done some cleanup. I don't think the bottles should be on the Medkit page, as the Medkit page covers the items that recover your health, while the canisters do specific things.

I've cut some stuff from the unused ammo section; the "Large Shotgun Shell box" is actually from Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes, and ther 9mm Ammo Box appears in so many mods and Op4 that I don't consider it a cut item. Darkman 4 15:19, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

I'm sorry

I am so sorry about adding the new Vortigaunt article I added called "The Cook" but I (Not trying to be a dick or a smartass) thought wikias for certain things meant for anything about the game can be added as an article! Please respond to this and I surely hope you understand what I am going for, thanks for your time! :)--Mishulover69 19:48, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

Any subject is not good, any relevant subject is. What you added was just speculating about a name of a Vortigaunt who is just there for scenery and never interact with any of the characters or the game's plot. So it's pointless to give a big role to someone who is less than an extra. And you didn't even take into account any of the official layouts. No infobox, no categories, no proper layout. You did the same thing in the past with pictures. This wiki has rules/guidelines, and you must respect them. So I'm not questioning your enthusiasm, but your good will. You don't really seem to care about our guidelines and think they were created for someone else. Klow 19:54, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for telling me that! That has helped, but I am quite a noob at this wikia stuff, oh and now the videos work! Phew! This conversation has helped! Thanks a bunch Klow!Mishulover69 19:59, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

A.I. Latham

Actually, A.I. Latham is a study, not an actual character. A "study" is done by an artist to help visualize how the world he's designing will look like, such as what certain groups will wear and architecture. From what I remember of RTB, A.I. Latham was made to help envision what the early rebels would wear. Darkman 4 04:11, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

I know what a study is... But this thing is an early Combine Assassin. For the glare gun we cannot be sure; but given her helmet, it's definitely the Assassin. And the pic is among other Combine pics. Klow 07:34, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

IMO there's no way to tell what exactly it is supposed to be. It could be early concept art for either the Assassin or Alyx; to me, it could go either way. Look at the early sketches for Alyx; AI and Alyx both have large straps on their bodies (compare File:Alyx_concept.jpg to AI Latham) in RTB, but it has the Assassin's one eye. Besides, looking at A.I., I don't think the Combine allow personal items such as cross pendants (which A.I. has on) to be worn. I think the whole "extensive brainwashing" thing prevents that from happening. :P Darkman 4 13:08, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

I think the flare gun hand textures are actually for the HEV Suit. It doesn't make sense that they'd put textures for an enemy in a folder that contains weapons to be used by the player. If they were using the old, HL1 way of sorting textures, then it makes sense that they'd put the hand textures in the same folder because HL1 put the hand textures in each view model. Plus, the arms don't look like AI's. Darkman 4 13:08, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

Damn I think you are right. And they say "female protagonist", not "antagonist" in RtB. And I didn't see the cross, shame on me. Why are they so elusive anyway. Why put "female protagonist" and give it a so weird name... I'll change what's to be changed in the related articles. Would that be some sort of HEV Suit Alyx from the Gasmask Citizens period?... But I also think File:Rightarm.png is very, very feminine. Klow 13:16, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok so those textures are probably simply for Alyx. For the concept art, well it's a stem for both Alyx and Assassin. Klow 14:44, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

No prob. About righthand.png; remember that the arm model in the final game has a female's hand. :P Darkman 4 15:50, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

What do you mean? The hand in the leak? Its not the same HEV Suit hand than the others? Klow 15:55, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

I'm talking about the hand in the final version. It looked pretty feminine to me. It's too thin to be a man's hand. Darkman 4 16:03, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

By "final version" do you mean the flaregun hand in the leak or not? Klow 16:13, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

Nope. Darkman 4 00:02, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

So you mean the HEV Suit hands in Half-Life 2 and its episodes?... (we're almost there!) Klow 00:08, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

Yep. Darkman 4 00:29, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

Image confusion

So I was adding an image to the Black Mesa Research Facility article when I ran into this image, File:HL BMRF Biodome observation area.jpg, under the Sector F heading. However, the biodome complex was Sector E so I was thinking this should go there. Having never played Decay and never beating Op4, I was wondering if you knew what this was an image of and where it should be?--YabbaMyIcing 18:11, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

Don't really know, I just see "level B". (I actually took that screenshot myself, but...) Know what? Ask Darkman 4. I bet he knows. Klow 23:36, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

HL1 Grenade page

Mk 2 Grenade

I did a major clean-up on the HL1 grenade page. I'll get rid of the cleanup tag if you tell me if the page doesn't need it anymore. Darkman 4 03:19, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Just apply the proper weapon Layout, I'll read the article and might add the "good" template when done! Klow 13:22, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

There we go. Check it out! Darkman 4 14:21, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Ok I'm reading it now (I'm temporarily protecting it until I'm done). Klow 14:27, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

I think that's it (there was still a lot to be fixed, tbh). I might read it again later. Thanks! Klow 14:59, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, I wasn't sure about exactly how you wanted things to be formatted. That's why I gave it to you for review. Now that I know what you want, I'll work on another weapon page, okay? Darkman 4 15:15, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Any article you want! Also in the grenade article, I noticed there was actually nothing in "Application", so everything fell into "Tactics". That might be the case in other weapon articles, the "Application" section being not mandatory if there's nothing to say about it.

Weapon pages ready for a review

• OICW
• M249 Squad Automatic Weapon
• Desert Eagle
• M40A1 Sniper Rifle
• MP5
• AK-47
• Incendiary Rifle
• Sniper Rifle (cut weapon)
• MP7 (cut weapon)
• MP5K
• Glock 17
• Hopwire Grenade
• Missile Launcher
• Sticky Launcher
• AR2 Pulse Rifle
• Socket Wrench
• Pulse Shield

Darkman 4 14:49, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Nice! Pulse Shield is done already, BTW. Klow 14:52, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Hey Klow should we have a page about weapons and enemies cut from H-L1? Malekron 17:34, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

Such as? Klow 17:37, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

The black op butcher and black op brainboy and maybe the cut Xen creature stubs for enemies. And for weapons the alien chainsaw.Malekron 17:43, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

City 17 Gallery

Yup. That's my next mini-project in the No More Orphaned Images Project. I think you told me a while back that you had a lot of images you wanted to put in the article, so if you could tell me what those are or put them in yourself, it would make the creation of the gallery a lot easier.--YabbaMyIcing 16:12, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Don't remember... And I'm busy with other things, real and on this wiki. Start adding the orphaned ones, then we'll see! Klow 18:31, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

HK 707

I turned it back into a weapon since its pretty much just like the Manhack and Sentry. Darkman 4 19:28, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Indeed. You just forgot to put back the correct infobox! ;-) Klow 19:30, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Particle Storm

particle Storm was supposed to be some sort of NPC that appeared in maps. It is unknown if it was its own NPC type, or it was a series of scripted events made to look like an NPC. However, I'm betting on the latter, as it has its own folder under sounds/npc. Anyways, it would appear in a map and float around and probably attack the player. I don't know if there is any connection between it and portal storms. Darkman 4 20:17, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

By, "the latter", you refer to "a series of scripted events"? You seem to contradict yourself. And are there any WC maps with it? Klow 20:19, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Ooops. I meant that the former.

As far as I know, there aren't any maps that have it. The "float around in maps" bit was something I salvaged from Team GabeN's old wiki. Darkman 4 20:31, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

I see, thanks. Have a look at the article, if there's anything to correct. Klow 20:45, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

"Salvaged"? Not much more than we know there... Klow 20:57, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

Crobar

Why did you delete the "Crobar" redirect? It' a common variation on the spelling of the word.

You mean, a common mistake? Please sign your comments. Klow 17:06, 1 July 2009 (UTC)

Military Police

In the training of Opposing Force, the G-Man isn't talking to a military police but to a seargent, I just posted this message to take ofersation to correct this mistake. B-MAN 00:42, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

You're right, I removed it. This page is not verified, thus the mistake. Klow 00:46, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

Xen-Combine War

Hey Klow do you know anything about the conflict between the soon to become Xenians and the Combine in Raising the Bar or is the info to small or not there? Malekron 02:27, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

I don't remember details about it. And bear in mind that the Combine didn't exist in Valve's mind back in 1998. Unfortunately Xen is not well covered in Rtb. There isn't even a single picture of it. Klow 02:58, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

Removed HUDs

Can I have an explanation? WHY WERE THE HUDS FOR HL1 WEAPONS I UPLOADED YESTERDAY WERE DELETED FROM THE WIKI? I respected everything, I gaved correct information about the image. Next time I would like to be mailed before any of my images are deleted, just like Klow allways do. B-MAN 16:58, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

Information template, anyone? As long as you don't give a damn, we don't either, mon gars. Klow 00:50, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Pistol

Yep, its a Glock 17. Darkman 4 15:12, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Steam

Nuke Serbia. Darkman 4 15:45, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Wow. Klow 15:45, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Is it Just me

Or are those annoying green Infolinks showing up on the wiki now? PLEASE tell me it is just me.--YabbaMyIcing 03:32, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

What are you talking about? Can you take a screenshot? Klow 10:15, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

I installed Adblock Plus, so they are gone now. Basically, you know when you are surfing a website and you roll over random words and an add pops up pertaining to that word? That's what started showing up here.--YabbaMyIcing 16:06, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

Oh I see what you mean. AdBlock rocks. Klow 15:45, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

MegaSean45 IP?

Some hours ago I was blocked because of this error: "MegaSean45 has used your IP address"

I don't understand how that happened, I though he was blocked? HalfLifeveR 21:16, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

I think it's because that little bastard is using proxies, and they are using TONS of different IP addresses. That or it's some weird IP error.--YabbaMyIcing 23:19, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, that happened to me as well. Darkman 4 01:30, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Damn! Again! Same issue than with Darkman. I need to tell Uberfuzzy about this. Klow 15:44, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Military Conflict Infobox 2

Hey Klow should there be a second type of the info box for the Black Mesa Incident. — Unsigned comment by Malekron

What do you mean? A navigation template? Klow 15:46, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Not a navigation template, a navigation infobox so it can fit the five factions in the Black Mesa Incident article.Malekron 21:47, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Um Aperture Labs in Ohio.Malekron 01:19, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

What? Klow 01:21, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

It says that in the article.Malekron 02:34, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

And? Klow 02:36, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Was that the trees in the background that gave it away.Malekron 02:45, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

I guess you are one of many users who never read the notes and references at the feet of many articles, linked within the articles with numbers... Klow 02:53, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

I did check the blueprints but I didn't see where the lab is.Malekron 02:58, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Borealis#Blueprints Second pic, above "BOREALIS". Klow 03:11, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Found it. The small writing is hard to see. Thank you.Malekron 03:14, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

About the Did You Know? Section

the link in the "cake isn't a lie?" fact leads to a disambiguation page I already said it on the talk page but nobody fixed it. can you please fix it.GordonGMan 11:00, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Fixed. Klow 15:48, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

HL2 Sales

Didn't HL2 sell 6.5 million, even more if include Steam sale? HalfLifeveR 20:41, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

No idea. Klow 20:43, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

According to this: [9] HalfLifeveR 20:45, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

Yup. DAWeeE1 08:37, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Re: Decay characters' ages

Dunno. Maybe it's in the multiplayer, which I haven't played for real either. And I don't have the manual too, so I can't help you here... QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 11:46, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

HL1 HUD icons and a check

1.Hi, I am actualy working on putting HL1 Weapons HUD images, if anybody can help? 2.I saw something strange in my Half-life Files (steam version), there is a model of a Stealth Fighter, I don't know if it was here or if it is a file that has been imported can you check? Thanks for answering as fast as possible. B-MAN 14:25, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

This time you better put the information template in all your pics, otherwise they will be deleted, again. For the Stealth, I never saw that in-game, that's an interesting find. Klow 14:40, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

1.I added information Templates to my images. 2.The Stealth Fighter maybe was supposed to belong to the black ops. B-MAN 14:43, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

The licence is at the wrong place and "summary" is twice for no reason (just take existing ones to see how it works), but thanks for making the effort, at last. Klow 14:44, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Race X homeworld

Should there be a article about Race X's homeworld or is the info too small.Malekron 20:51, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Too small? There's just nothing to say. A sentence, maybe, that fits into the existing Race X article. I think we will never know anything about it... Klow 20:53, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

I think there is some evidence of what might be on Race X's Homeworld since the vegetation on the world is full wild growing moist and spore ammo plant and invading on to Black Mesa Complex's metallic floor and an artificial Xen biodome meaning that the plants were exposed to hostile conditions and adapted to grow on any surface. Malekron 15:09, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

I made a colored pencil picture of my idea of that planet. I imagine the place being a craggy, moon-like solid planet with red rings like Saturn. And I think of Pit Worms living in mucky craters. The Wiki already explains, however, that Race X portals are violet, while Xen Portals are greenish-yellow. And, like human teleporters, Race X has to detour through the Border World, use their crystals to power the portals, and exit through Xenian portals. I also have a theory that the "Sprite" creature is a piece of a broken portal brought to life by Race X, as they look a lot like what happens for the Resonance Cascade, and two big portals.--Smartguy237 02:37, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

HL1 and OP4 Sprites are quite different. The first one just seem to act like sparks, while the second seem to have a mind of their own. I think only their aspect is the same, but I'm not sure. And I'm not sure either if they are part of the Race X. It was that way when I joined the wiki, and I'm not convinced. After all, "Sprite" is the name of that type of texture files. Klow 02:42, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Re:Decay vehicles

They are, as far as I remember... QuiGonJinn ^{Youre dead Freemen!} 18:49, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

Ok thanks. Klow 18:53, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

I wonder where these pictures came from?

http://roleplayerguild.com/f14/city-17-the-rebel-story-escape-ooc-20815/

hmmmm Darkman 4 05:16, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

We should rename all our pics just to break their links. And of course, when the quality of the pics start to get awful, it's not ours anymore. And WTF is that "read error" message? I laughed out loud. You don't upload it when you get that. And too bad this short film spread the "City-17" spelling mistake, damn you Purchase Brothers. Klow 11:09, 12 July 2009 (UTC)

Timeline of HL2 Beta

How long was the uprising after the Incident in the beta? Malekron 13:39, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Could you use question marks? I feel like I'm talking to a robot. What do you mean exactly? The timespan between HL1 and HL2?... Klow 13:41, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Hl2.Malekron 13:43, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

What??? Klow 13:44, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

What is it? Malekron 13:45, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

You don't make any sense, could you entirely rephrase your question? Klow 14:03, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Okay, what is the timespan in Half-Life 2 Beta between the Black Mesa Incident? Malekron 14:07, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Ah, that's better. It was originally 10 years, as said in RtB, but now it's 20 which makes more sense, as said on the Ep1 website. Klow 14:09, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Thank you. Malekron 14:11, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah, should there be an article about the C.I.A's role in Half-Life beta? Malekron 21:20, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Maybe. Klow 21:22, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Is there any info on it in the RtB? Malekron 21:23, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Well the only info about them is there. But I don't remember well. Klow 21:25, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

I think I can make the rough article based on the images of their troops and role of the Black-Ops. Malekron 21:37, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Wait. I think for now it should be better to have a section about it in the black ops article, no more. Klow 21:38, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Okay.Malekron 23:00, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Hey should there be an article about the 314 URB-LOC 0017 Advisor from Episode 1 and Barn Advisor from Episode 2? Malekron 00:08, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

I contemplated that. We'll see! Klow 00:09, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

So, yes? Malekron 00:12, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Why don't you start sth?... Klow 00:21, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Okay. And what's sth?

English, anyone? Google it. It means "something". You could have guessed, buddy. Klow 00:52, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah sure "sth", but I'm done the 314 URB-LOC 0017 Advisor. But I have make sure that there is or isn't relationship to the Barn Advisor and the 314 Advisor. So is there?, since my Orange Box disc is dead. Malekron 01:06, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

I created Barn Advisor, though it's very rough. For your article, could you at least pretend you read at least once the Layout Guide?... Klow 01:26, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Opps, but is there any other image showing the serial number of the Advisor Pod? Malekron 01:34, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Not yet. Klow 01:35, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Portal Prelude

Hi!First,i'm sorry for bad editing the Fisherman article,i just wanted to add that line. Second,i saw that Portal:Prelude Mod was released,now been updated to version 1.5.Can you make an article about this? If you want,i can help,because i played the mod not for fun,specially for bugs,easter eggs,errors,etc..

parccat

You didn't even check if there was anything here about it. And please sign your comments properly. Klow 08:16, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

New idea

Hey Klow should there be an article based on entities such as props, npcs (also behavior of npcs such as player interaction and monster infighting) and items? Malekron 14:04, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

No. And did you read the layout guide? Klow 23:50, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah. Malekron 18:29, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

HL1 Weapon HUDS

I finaly finished to put all Half-Life 1 wieldable weapons HUD, hope you and everybody enjoys the result. I Hope I can do the same for Half-life 2 Weapons. B-MAN 18:12, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Nice work. But their Information Template are quite messy and incomplete, why don't you take existing ones as a base?... Klow 18:22, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

I will do it soon. B-MAN 18:24, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! And stick to PNG, the quality is better (at least with the program you're using). Klow 18:28, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

removing duplicate

funny spin-off.

Yo. I've come up with a rather funny story about the HL characters, and their new 'rebirth'. Okay, It starts by Black Mesa reconstructed from "The underground up", but that's classified. Anyway, What happens is that this lost group of former superheroes from the show "BATMAN BEYOND", named "The Terrific Trio". Looking for a job in New Mexico, they stumble upon Black Mesa a few miles from the city of Pueblo. The biggest member, "Dr. Mike 'Magma' Morgan", a prize-winning physicist (Sound familiar?), suggests they get a job in "Anomalous Materials". There, they run smack (not literally!) into Gordon Freeman, who isn't happy to see them. When he overhears they want to finish a Particle Fusion experiment, he becomes jealous. With the use of a Combine Razor Wall, a 2nd chamber is built, but Gordon aims an MP5 through the window. The vort Uriah escorts him to the Lambda Complex, where Freeman decides to intentionally bombard his body with radiation from the reactor's portal, not set to anything, and he isn't wearing his HEV! The powers he gets are laser vision and super strength. Turns out that Doctors Cross + Green from Decay are also affected. Dr. Cross gains intangibility, invisibility, and refraction of light to become something else, while Dr. Green receives an increase in running speed and increased intelligence.

Eventually, all this catches on with the other characters as well. Barney + Chell from Portal don't get any powers, but Barney becomes a master of weapons, while Chell turns into a do-gooder female Black Op of sorts, out of revenge on Aperture. Corporal Shepherd's "fish-weapon spore launcher" suddenly evolves in the middle of the night back at Boot Camp straight into adult stage, and what a surprise, IT CAN TALK!! These two are invited to receive super-abilities as well, with his alien friend agreeing. Shephard emerges with the power to switch back and forth between the states of human, and a figure of rock, able to become one of magma, while his alien becomes extremely stretchy, calling himself "Lieutenant Lightning-morph". The latter also carries a gun like the Shockroach, which also comes with a grappling hook as its pincers. At this point, Gordon calls this organization "The LAMBDA LEAGUE". What U think of that?

Shephard also asks for a trip to the Race X home world, in which he meets a bunch of enemies from OF in their natural habitats. Say, I've imagined that the "Pit Worms" live in mucky surface craters. Another of the Lieutenant's species wears Native American war paint, and worships the "Gene Worm". When the latter goes hostile, Shephard manages to kill it, coming out alive! Finally, G-man appears, and lets the Corporal off the hook because he despises his employers, and decides to quit his 'job'. (U know what he said at the end of the game! "My employers are not quite so trusting.") Is this impressive, or what? One thing's for sure, I've got a vivid imagination.--Smartguy237 18:54, 16 July 2009 (UTC)Smarguy237: Timestamp: 1:54 PM, Thursday, July 16th.

Heel Springs and thermal nuclear bomb

Klow why is the Heel Springs and thermal nuclear bomb article protected and has no info in it? Malekron 22:03, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Patience. Klow 22:32, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

So how about the the image for crashed Advisor Pod's serial number from Episode 2, did you get it? Malekron 22:34, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

No, I've been busy mostly with GoldSrc games related stuff. Klow 22:40, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Hey should there be an article about the two male Black Ops about to detonate the bomb. Malekron 22:47, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

No, the bomb article will be enough. Klow 22:54, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

So no article about the Black Op Bomber and the Black Op Bomber's Guard. How about an article about the two HECU soldiers that tossed Gordon in the trash compactor? Malekron 23:04, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

No HECU or Black Ops member deserves an article, except if he/she is named. Klow 23:07, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

The Black Op Bomber and the Black Op Bomber's Guard have conjectured names. Malekron 23:09, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

You can give conjectured names to every NPC... Klow 23:13, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

But they are a major part of the story and to be more exact I only make names for npcs that are part of a story that has the player involved. Malekron 23:22, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Both articles with stay exactly the same thing, thing that's already on the bomb page. Klow 23:34, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Okay, but also should the Black Operations organization article be separate from the black operatives? Malekron 02:41, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Separate what? They're just the Black Ops. Btw, I unprotected the nuke and heel spring articles, feel free to complete them if needed. Klow 02:43, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Black Mesa: Source

Sorry, but its just a way to update people about it. but, ok.--RagingMutant 01:32, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Black Mesa is not a canon source, and we are not to advertise them, however great the mod will be. Plus what you wrote was just speculation. Klow 01:35, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Its not so much as advertising, but yeah a speculation. Advertising is like a pop-up, or "buy this..." --RagingMutant 18:41, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, I just saw terrible "buy this" texts. Don't be hurt. Black Mesa is gonna kick ass, but this is not the place to say how much. Klow 01:07, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

To many cautions

In the article Half-Life: Decay storyline there are to many caution signal post, about 5-6. Not a big deal, it seems like a problem to me. Does it have to be there, or can it be fixed. --RagingMutant 03:24, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Yes. Each one signifies that a large issue needs to be fixed on the page. First is just a notice that it is not a walkthrough so gameplay tactics must be kept out. Second is that there are spoilers in the article, this is for courtesy. Third signifies that this page still needs a lot of work to be put together better, namely images and more summaries in this case. This will be removed soon. Fourth will most likely be removed when the major revamping one is taken out. The fifth and sixth will also most likely go with those two. The article is just in a bad way because it is relatively imageless and needs to be proofread. Once that is done, we can take most of them off.--YabbaMyIcing 04:58, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks Yabba. In a nutshell, a completed and clean storyline article should feature only the two first ones. Klow 10:13, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Left 4 Dead page removal

I don't think removal is needed.

Please sign your comments. That's only your opinion, buddy. And I removed much more than that. For more info, see OverWiki:Projects. Klow 12:11, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Impulse 106

Hey Klow did you know the possible Kleiner scientist impulse 106 name is "the sci" and the Gene Worm is called "Anthony" and Eli in Half-Life is named "consoleguy". Malekron 12:56, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Cool, where did you find that? Klow 13:05, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Found that out on the game by using impulse 106 states the monsters classname, model and what it is called like some of the names presented and consoleguy is found out by use of Developer 1. Generally speaking it sometimes says the real name i.e G-man, Rosenberg and the Nihilanth. And seriously I would never thought that they would name the Gene Worm impulse name was Anthony. Malekron 13:14, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Also found that the HECU sniper is not an NPC but an turret brush like tanks. Malekron 13:35, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Yep, that I knew. It's quite similar to the HL2 one in some ways, actually. Klow 13:36, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Should that be with the HECU article? Malekron 13:38, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, that could fit in a trivia section (and you better put it at the proper place!). The article must be reorganized, though. Klow 13:40, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Don't you mean in the infantry appearing in HL1 and saw the Upload Rule, equal to "Failure to comply will result in permanent off-world assignment". Malekron 13:50, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Worse than that! You will BEG for off-world instead! :P Klow 13:53, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Lol, but should the Overwatch have an different image instead of the two troopers? And also is that image canon? Malekron 14:45, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah this pic was likely taken along the coast, like near a Thumper before NLO. And yeah another pic should be better, but what? Is there a specific Overwatch logo? The Combine have many logos, one should check if theres a possible Overwatch one. Klow 15:44, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Should this be the possible logo?

Malekron 15:59, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

That's the general Combine logo, not the Overwatch. Theres the logo as seen on Thumpers, APCs or Overwatch Soldiers, or the logo seen on the Gunship and an early Combine Guard... Klow 16:01, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Projects & Warnings

Great to see we have a new official project, and yes the new warning scares me.--YabbaMyIcing 16:22, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

One idea though. I think we should have a splash page that redirects anyone looking for a non Half-Life series game to it and there it will give a VERY brief description of the game and a link to, if it exists, it's own wiki or the main game page. What do you think?--YabbaMyIcing 16:29, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

All Valve wikis have a link to other Valve wikis in their main page, except L4D (but they include the HL Machinima wiki, which is mostly a platform of self-promotion for you know who, making FAs about himself, etc., so I removed it, and he can go to hell). We have it too at the bottom, maybe it's too much at the bottom?... Klow 16:38, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

That will probably work. Though honestly, this is the first time I've ever seen the template.--YabbaMyIcing 16:48, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

I added it today. It's been on my plate for some time and I thought it was now time to put it, since I deleted so many things. Klow 16:50, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Shouldn't the White Forest rocket and Black Mesa rocket be merged to Rocket Shuttle? Malekron 16:53, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Why don't you try a little something? ;) Klow 16:54, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Malekron actually if you could start a new discussion for this, because this one is called "Projects & Warnings", which has nothing to do with the rockets; so that confuse the people talking about something else. Yabba, have a look at the left menu, Darkman suggested to put the Valve wiki there. Looks good I think. Klow 16:57, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Sean talks to himself

[10]

Lol. Does he not know we got a checkuser on them? What am I saying, of course he can't figure it out. And it looks like they want to "show us"..--YabbaMyIcing 16:53, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Epic!! This guy is really freaky. Klow 16:55, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah. I was almost willing to forgive him for the weird things he would put on some of the pages, but once he lied to the whole staff I knew there was just nothing good about him.--YabbaMyIcing 17:00, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Yeah he's a snake. Auto-category! Klow 17:05, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

"Hello, i'm Sean and I am the owner of this wiki." Didnt know you could own a community-driven wiki for yourself. Klow 17:06, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Discovery in Blue Shift

Hey I found out be using impulse 106 that in the food court that Rosenberg and Harold were talking to each other. Malekron 16:27, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

What are they saying? Klow 17:51, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Spotlight image

Hi Klow. I'm making spotlight images for the Gaming wikis on the list of upcoming spotlights. I saw in your message that you were working on an image. I just made one that I wanted to show you. Check it out here. If you have an image that you would rather use, just link me to it. If not, we'll use the one I made. Cheers. JoePlay (talk) 18:04, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Gnome article mistake

Hi! I just read the Gnome article,on the zombie sectoin,and you say that is have an strAnge animation named verryhappy,this may be from blue-shift,the scientist has one,and the animation is named sohappy,not verryhappy,i have steam version. Parccat 12:36, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

What makes you think I wrote that? I never fully read that article. Correct anything you feel incorrect. Klow 15:08, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Well I wrote that, and its not a mistake, if you see the gonome model in opposing force, it will have a dancing animation called "veryhappy". Check it. B-MAN 10:12, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Regarding the easter egg

Similar picture shows up in OpFor in the training level. It's supposedly Ron, or so I've heard (user-written strategy guides and a few forum discussions). I'll try to look up a picture of Ron himself for comparison. Radioactive Zombie 19:10, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Ok thanks! Klow 19:13, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Suggestions for did you know?

I was hoping, since the "Did you know" section is permanently locked, that people could put suggestions in and hopefully the g-man would be willing to put them in? JgcxCub 22:49, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Suggest anything, pal. It will be reviewed and hopefully included. Klow 22:54, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Spotlight image

Hi Klow. I'm making spotlight images for the Gaming wikis on the list of upcoming spotlights. I saw in your message that you said you were working on an image. I just made one that I wanted to show you. Check it out here. If you have an image that you would rather use, just link me to it. If not, we'll use the one I made. Cheers. JoePlay (talk) 23:56, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! But what about this one?... Klow 00:07, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Or this? I made a few, actually. Perhaps it would be better if there was only "Half-Life" written on it? Klow 00:23, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Those look good to me. I'll pass them on to be added to the spotlight image database. I think having the wiki name is fine, especially on the second one you linked to, since Gordon Freeman is a widely recognizable character. JoePlay (talk) 21:49, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

I guess you're right! And when will the spotlight start? Klow 22:30, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

In response to "thanks for not adding..."

Isn't Doctor Breen the administrator? JgcxCub 17:52, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Lol. Are you serious? This category is actually for the administrators of this wiki. Can't you read further?... Klow 18:14, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

LM

You might want to delete the LM article, there's nothing on it (and is it actually a character?). --Donovan-j-charlie 00:39, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

Same with Otis Laurey. --Donovan-j-charlie 01:15, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

And with A.M.G. --Donovan-j-charlie 01:18, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

Check the histories. They are very new pages made by Klow and knowing him they will be filled very soon. Though he should have put the construction templates on them, tsk tsk!--YabbaMyIcing 03:19, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

Sorry guys, it's WIP. Let me handle it, they will be filled soon. Klow 14:56, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

G-Man

Klow,i noticed in Half-Life:Day One,that if you shoot G-Man at that point when you see him ,where you first see and kill Houneyes,if you shoot him,will run away.Is this an bug,an easter egg?,and in it's animations,it named "run". Parccat 09:40, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Please don't add unrelated messages to existing conversations, it confuses things. Just start a new one. Anyway I didnt notice that, I'll have a look. Klow 14:56, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Separating some articles

I would realy like to make a single article talking about the HECU medic, HECU Engeneir, and basic solider.B-MAN 13:06, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

I really don't know. We have already merged the Overwatch Soldiers. Klow 14:56, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

If you allow me to, I will create 2 diferrent articles : 1st : HECU Medic 2nd : HECU Engenier And can you check the following pages? 1.Satchel Charge 2.Laser Tripmine Thanks for answering fast. B-MAN 18:50, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

My opinion, I don't think we should separate them. I don't think there is enough information to make decent separate articles for the HECU classes. And I think for people who are coming here to find specific information it will just be more confusing than helpful.--YabbaMyIcing 18:55, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

I don't think it's a good idea either. If you want to create an article for one class, you have to create one for them all, which are informal and redundant, and mostly just different models. And why do you want me to "chek" those weapon pages?... Klow 19:01, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

And no offense, but I'd rather not expand the numbers of articles for cleanup. Klow 19:04, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

Ok, I finished adding the HUD icons for Opposing Force's weapons check it out.

I hope i willl do the same for Half-Life 2 Weapons. B-MAN 01:04, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Good, but if you continue to use the information template so carelessly, I'll delete all pictures and block you. I'm really tired of having to pass all the time after you. Klow 08:18, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I fixed the templates of the images and I hope it will be better next time.

B-MAN 11:42, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I don't really see how it is fixed. You just don't read the instructions. Klow 14:04, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I am Hopeless!! HOPELESS!!!

Give me a link to the instructions, please. PS : Nice work for the new template images, they are awsome.

You forgot to sign! And all the instructions you misunderstand so much are on the upload page. You can't miss them. Why don't you draw inspiration on existing images instead. A good example is sometimes very useful. Klow 18:46, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Main Page Broken

Klow, at least for me, the new Main Categories thing has broken the page for me. Things are spilling out of it and rearranging everything else. I'm strapped for time, but I will take a look at fixing it if you don't get this right away.--YabbaMyIcing 18:19, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Never mind, I pulled out my inner code monkey and I fixed it. I hope it looks good for you as well but I had to move things, the template was literally shattered for me.--YabbaMyIcing 18:22, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

I guess you are using IE? It works fine in Firefox, but I can't make it work properly in IE. And those ugly ads don't help. Klow 18:24, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Could you come on Steam? Klow 18:26, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Sure I'll get on, and no I am using Firefox as well.--YabbaMyIcing 18:30, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Tactical Map image

Hey Klow do you have any images of the tactical map? Malekron 22:50, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

No, only Cooper dead next to it. It's true that its addition could be good. Klow 23:03, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Also should there be an image of a female black op disappearing for the Cloaking device?Malekron 00:17, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Of course, although I played in hard mode, tbh. Klow 00:19, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Borealis pic

tbh? Ok... but I found out that there are 2 characters by the names of David and Reg in the blueprints of the Borealis. Right above BOREALIS.

Malekron 00:29, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Damn how come you cannot display an image properly after all your time here? And if you don't know what "tbh" means, just Google it, for christ sake! Anyway it's interesting although I remember seeing now; maybe we'll know more in Ep3. Klow 00:33, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Cut content of Uprising

Hey Klow should there be an article about how the Uprising was in Half-Life 2 beta? Malekron 14:45, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Why an article? Do we ever do that way? No. It should be covered on the existing Uprising page, although theres not much to say and it's very hard to have good pics, since without the missing scripted sequences, empty maps are pointless, unless they are remade. Klow 15:02, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

Scientists picture

I saw something strange....

In this picture,

,the last guy,looks like G-Man,though it may be only an coincident.Parccat 17:22, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Please start a new topic when you change the subject. This silly theory is very old. Just read the picture description. It's "Slick", or Scientist04. All four model are represented on that pic, two of which are Eli ("Luther") and Kleiner ("Walter"), the other being "Slick and "Einstein". Klow 17:25, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

"Higher Standard of Quality"

Hey Klow, Is it possible that something could be implemented for articles that require cleanup? In many cases, i'm not sure what exactly i need to clean up, since most of them seem ok yet they have the template. Any ideas? JgcxCub 11:17, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Their issues may vary:

• Their layout must be messed up and/or incomplete and the official must be applied.
• Spelling mistakes, bad phrasing, word redundancy, use of the second person, bad use of paragraphs (too much or not enough)
• Pictures not arranged properly
• Picture coverage incomplete
• Irrelevant material, such as useless trivia (users tend to add pointless trivia instead of adding real content or fixing articles that need to be)

I know it's not really what you asked, but that might help reducing your confusion. It's true that it should be mentioned in each article, and for that I should adapt the template, but often when I add it the article it's just a complete mess from beginning to end. Anyway if you feel that articles are clean and that the template should be removed, tell me (give me a list if their are a lot), and I'll review them and make them safe/good/featured depending on their size and content. Klow 11:24, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the help.

Btw, what is the difference between safe, good, and featured articles? JgcxCub 14:25, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

It's explained here. Klow 15:51, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

A small reminder

How do we create a new type of infobox in a wiki?

Don't forget to sign. Do you want to create an infobox for this very wiki? Klow 11:07, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

Random Article

How about a random article link (re wikipedia) in the menu at the side? It helps newcomers and also to look for articles which may need editing. JgcxCub 10:01, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

Dunno, I'll think about it. Klow 14:50, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Citadel

Hi. Did you notice that the map "proto_c17citadel_skybox" has some similarities to this concept-art? File:Gordon early lower citadel.jpg Especially those strange building-like structures in the background, which can be also seen in "proto_c17innerwall". --Hgrunt 13:55, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Look who's here! Please start a new conversation for new subjects, otherwise it confuse things. I'll have a look at the maps. Klow 14:50, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

F-16 images

Hey Klow should there be an image of F-16s bombing a yard full of alien grunts? Malekron 14:48, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

You got these questions. Of course, it could be good. So what? You are gonna take a screenshot, with nice cropping, compression and proper categories? I doubt it, buddy. Klow 15:34, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

So yes. Malekron 19:18, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah do you know where that image of HECU troops jumping out of a jeep in the Opfor Beta is? Malekron 19:28, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

No idea. Maybe it was removed. Klow 19:39, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

Half Life: Decay Link

Currently, the "Half-Life: Decay" link in the Games -> GoldSrc left sidebar links to a deleted redirect page. It should link to [[11]] instead. Please fix this.

Thanks! --wexer9 00:07, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

Should be fixed now.--YabbaMyIcing 00:12, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. --wexer9 15:48, 14 August 2009 (UTC)

Affiliation

Hey Klow should there be a textline about what conflict(s) did an Affiliation participated in? Malekron 01:36, 15 August 2009 (UTC)

I found that image of the HECU jumping out of a jeep it was in the Desert eagle category. Malekron 16:46, 15 August 2009 (UTC)

... And? Klow 19:55, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

UAVs

Hey Klow was there any UAVs planned to be used in Half-Life or Half-Life 2. Malekron 15:05, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Could you stick to question marks? You mean like "Unmanned aerial vehicle"? Why do you ask that anyway?... Klow 15:58, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Yes the unmanned aerial vehicle was it planned in Half-Life or Half-Life 2.And also the Overwatch is a subclass the Combine. Malekron 19:39, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

I have no idea what you are talking about. And the fact that I never know if you are saying an affirmation or a question confuses even more things. Klow 13:23, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Weapons

Ok, thanks for the help. In case you're wondering, i've done a major overhaul of the weapons - instead of "magazine size" it's now magazine/reload type, which not only includes size but also the type of mazagine and method of reloading. I've also re-written a good deal on the HL2 grenade - the part on grenade throwing had excessive information and was overall very hard to read, so i took it out and re-wrote it without all the crap. JgcxCub 10:19, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

I'll have a look. I just hope the weapons template is not messier now... Klow 10:23, 20 August 2009 (UTC)

314 URB-LOC 0017 Advisor

Can we get rid of this article please (or rather blend it with the advisor article)? It seems rather pointless to give a separate article to an otherwise generic advisor JUST because it has a name! JgcxCub 16:36, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

I disagree, everything with a name deserves an article, have you seen the Star Wars wiki? Even characters without names get articles there. Also that particular Advisor is important as it is the first one you see up close and it demonstrates their mind blast attack. If the Breen host rumours turn out to be correct it could prove even more important.--Eateroftheflame 15:18, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Why don't we give all the rebels names depending on their skins? Because there's not enough to distinguish them (excluding ones that play a more important role)! Who cares if the Star Wars wiki is like that? They can make it whatever way they want. I don't care. But I want this wiki to be a good wiki, and stay that way. The particular advisor is not important - they are all the same (cosmetically) and therefore why should we give one of them a page of their own? Why not give a page to each and every advisor that we see?

And finally, no rumours. The whole point of a wiki is that it states facts, NOT speculation! Some argue that Gordon Freeman is a reincarnation of the G-Man, or whatever, just because they share 4 letters of their respective names! Why don't you wait until episode 3 before you speculate over whether Breen is still alive? JgcxCub 19:23, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

First of all it's not me speculating (I said "if" and I actually don't believe it). If we deleted all the characters that aren't important the character template would end up very empty. Examples off the top of my head include Cooper (just a grunt with a name), Winston (just a rebel with a name), A.M.G and L.M (they're just signatures) and of course all the names that appear on lockers. The advisor is more important than any of those. If its existence annoys this much I'd start asking for the return of the minor characters page rather than having a single page for each of them.--Eateroftheflame 15:48, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

I think this Advisor deserves a page. Every named character deserves a page. And we'll never return to lame lists of characters. Klow 16:57, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Steam wiki group

I finally joined the steam wiki group. Darkman 4 03:23, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

IRC

I am asking you if you feel you may want a Half-life IRC channel? I am currently operating the freenode channel " #Half-life " and wish to surrender my power to your community. Please respond on my talk page, or on the channel.-- Forerunner 13:43, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

Weapon Deleting?

Why did you delete all my changes to the weapons? Perhaps people don't need to know that the MP7 has a box magazine, but do you really need to get rid of it? And what about the crossbow? JgcxCub 10:56, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

IMO, adding stuff about "magazine boxes" and the like is getting too close to gun nerd territory. A vast majority of people do not care about how a weapon receives it's ammo. Darkman 4 06:47, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Black Mesa Science Team

Klow do you think we could combine all the pages on the Black Mesa Science Team into one? It seems a little silly to have lots of pages for each locker in the locker room. JgcxCub 19:29, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

No, we make article for any named character, place or anything, just like any other specialized wiki. Lists are too confusing and were split long ago. Klow 19:32, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

That's ok, thanks for the help. JgcxCub 19:36, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

.357 Magnum

I noticed that unlike other weapons articles for similar guns in Half-Life and Half-Life 2 (e.g. RPG, SMG), the .357 Magnum has the same article for both guns. Is there any reason for this? JgcxCub 19:49, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

I don't know, I didn't create there articles. Do you think they should be split, or that some others should instead be merged?... Klow 20:03, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Surely that's for you to decide, you're the admin. Personally i think it should be split, since it is less work for 1 article than all of the rest. JgcxCub 20:07, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Are they sufficiently different to have their own articles?... Klow 20:43, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

No. They're the same in both games. Darkman 4 06:43, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

So I guess the article can remain unsplit. Klow 07:11, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Another Half-Life cut weapon

I have been inactive these days to search anything that would contribute to the wiki. And I have something that could interest you. I found another cut weapon from Half-Life, its called the "Question". This is not a joke you should check a sprite folder of the original Half-Life. First a text filed called "weapon_question.txt" and an unused HUD icon wich represents 3 interrogation marks. --B-MAN 20:10, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

I guess it's not actual weapon, but some sort of tool. Maybe a cut interactivity feature related to the BM personnel?... Klow 20:40, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

I agree with you, perhaps a predecessor of the use key on freindly npcs? B-MAN 21:02, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Very likely. I guess they simplified the thing when they realized it was not really useful... Klow 21:06, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

Conscripts

Shouldn't the Conscripts be also Faction and have the Affiliation infobox? Malekron 16:44, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Conscripts are like the Civil Protection or the Overwatch (Soldiers), so I'd say no. Klow 17:11, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

How about the HECU's infobox, shouldn't that be an Affiliation? Malekron 20:52, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

You're right. Feel free to change it. Klow 20:53, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Done, but shouldn't the Santego Base be a Location not in the Opfor plot article? Malekron 21:06, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

True, I'm on it. Klow 21:27, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah also it on the Xen article its listed as both a faction and location when it really a location but should there be an article on the faction? Malekron 23:56, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Dunno. Did you see my Santego article?... Klow 23:57, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

Yes I did it looks great. Malekron 23:58, 26 August 2009 (UTC)

So should there be a Xen (Faction) article? Malekron 02:16, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Maybe later. Klow 07:54, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

How about an article about the MRI or CAT scanners in Op4? Malekron 19:10, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

So should there be an article on Xen (Faction)? Malekron 00:04, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

I just told you, maybe later. And what are these MRI or CAT scanners?... Klow 08:43, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

You know at the beginning of Op4 there is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging that also you to see a person's inside structure and its functions and also in the room there are pictures of a standard zombie soldier. Malekron 16:40, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

This is just standard medical equipment. I don't think it deserves an article. Klow 17:10, 28 August 2009 (UTC)

Rotating Blade

I have made a reserach about that unused manhack hud icon, and I can tell you it was not to belong to the manhack but a rotating blade that the player was supposed to use as a weapon. B-MAN 15:01, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Isn't it related with the Manhack Arcade and the Manhacks originally to be picked up and used by the player?... Klow 15:25, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

I don't think so, the blade is too big to be a manhack blade and it is used as a melle weapon. --B-MAN 17:04, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Too bad the model is named "v_Manhack"... Klow 17:07, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

The model dosen't represent a full manhack but just a blade. B-MAN 17:09, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Still, its name and aspect is significant. Klow 17:13, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Take a screenshot of the weapon and upload it on the wiki.--B-MAN 17:14, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

How can you research about those cut weapons and find the right answers if you don't even have the beta? Klow 17:51, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Simple : 1.I have the beta files but not the playable beta. 2.I have informators wich have the playable beta. B-MAN 17:55, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

The beta files but not the playable beta? So what are these files? The mappack? Klow 18:05, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Models, Sounds, and sprite files.B-MAN 18:08, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

I see. So then I take you have the model?... Klow 19:36, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Yes but mine is named "v_blade"...B-MAN 21:01, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Again, you got custom files or something. Klow 21:08, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

No its the same model just with a differrent name.B-MAN 21:18, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Yeah but why is the name different... Klow 21:35, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

I don't knowB-MAN 21:43, 27 August 2009 (UTC)

Sterilizers

Klow, should we write an article about the sterilizer, wich is the machine that kills headcrabs in the begining of the chapter Questionable Ethics. There are 2 unused barney sound files when he explains us what is the sterilizer. B-MAN 11:32, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

Just passin through

Hey, thx for the friendly message, but i just added something to the Lambda symbol page because I love L4D, and there was a Half-Life reference to it. I don't know the first thing about HL, but thanks anyway.--Supermutantslayer450 00:37, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

I'll be honest, it's automatic! :P Anyway thanks for passing by. ;) Klow 06:57, 30 August 2009 (UTC)

New "Did you know"

Hey Klow, I came across something that would be interesting for the "Did you Know". Apparently the Combine Soldiers have a brain computer interface (see Overwatch Soldier, under trivia). There's a sound file under Overwatch that says "Attention. Prepare for visual download of Anticitizen One". Either that or they have an overlay in their helmet. Either way, i think it's interesting enough to be put there. What do you think? JgcxCub 15:25, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

Discoveries

you're finaly back! I got some discoveries : 1.Item cut from opposing force : The flash grenade, a model can be found named "w_fgrenade" and there is also one attached to the belt of male black ops. 2.the beta robot grunt : there is a picture of it that I uploaded, I found it in the Half-life SDK. B-MAN 21:27, September 11, 2009 (UTC)

You mean, in your customized SDK. Let's add the flash grenade, however. Klow 13:42, September 12, 2009 (UTC)

No, its not cuztomized or anything, its the official SDK, there is a folder called rgrunt.

B-MAN 17:52, September 12, 2009 (UTC)

Good. Stuff added. Klow 18:10, September 12, 2009 (UTC)

Back

Wahey, you're back! That was quick, i was expecting a few months *confused* JgcxCub 11:01, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

Yup, I also expected a far longer absence. Since I came back I already promoted Magnusson to FA in that short timespan. ;-) Klow 11:17, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

I think I did a good job of watching over the place in your absence. And I didn't even develop a God complex being the sole person with total control of deletions and banning!--YabbaMyIcing 15:16, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

You did a good job, oh yeah. I forgot to thank you, so thanks for that! Klow 16:04, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

I was freaking busy in RL too, but I made time to come be the watchman here. Now may be my turn for a break lol.--YabbaMyIcing 23:44, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

No! Do you really think it's normal for a wiki to have only one active admin? Just continue managing the recent changes while I do the rest. ;-) Klow 06:15, September 14, 2009 (UTC)

Quote from Breen

"...ancient satellites colonized by sentient fungi". Quoting from Breen during his speech to Vance in the climax of Half-Life 2. Do you think this is a reference to Xen? Btw, where were you? JgcxCub 11:39, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

That's sounds like a reference to Xen, yes. And you are curious. I just moved and it required some time to reactivate internet in my new place. Klow 12:48, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

Species in an Affiliation

Hey Klow should there be in the Affiliation infobox of species allied to the organization such as for the Resistance that species allying to it are Humans and Vortigaunts? Also shouldn't humans be on Earth Creatures? Malekron 14:46, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

About edit dates in WC Mappack

I found that many maps in WC pack are dated December 12, 2002, including some earliest prototype maps. So it looks like this date is wrong and it could be some backup date or something else. I think you should consider this when adding info on the pre-release content. Like in the 'hack arcade article where you said that "arcade_04" was last edited December 2002 and "arcade_06" was last edited January 2002).

Who's talking?... Klow 16:04, September 13, 2009 (UTC)

Re:Species in an Affiliation

Hey Klow should there be in the Affiliation infobox of species allied to the organization such as for the Resistance that species allying to it are Humans and Vortigaunts? Also shouldn't humans be on Earth Creatures? Malekron 23:31, September 15, 2009 (UTC)

And also some articles say this cite error thing, what is it any way? Malekron 00:31, September 16, 2009 (UTC)

Give me the name of those problematic articles. That's mostly because it was copy/pasted from Wikipedia and that a reference is missing. Human could be mentioned on the Earth creatures, yes. For the allied species, I don't really get it. Shouldn't be a category better? Klow 08:59, September 16, 2009 (UTC)

Antlion Worker and Black Mesa corporation has the reference problem. As for the allying species to an affiliation is like this but add the species in between the Vehicles and Gender. Malekron 00:58, September 17, 2009 (UTC)

I added the field. Be careful when you use it. I also fixed the problematic articles, It's just that the reference template was missing at the end of the article. You could have guessed yourself, actually. Klow 08:05, September 17, 2009 (UTC)

Hey also should an infobox on Quantum events be made? Malekron 02:04, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah, I'll think about it. Klow 08:38, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

Banned users category

Something I whipped up early this month, forgot to tell you. I gave us a Category:Banned Users|Banned users category, so we can keep track of any and all banned registered users. So far we have only the three Seans, and I hope to keep it that way, but still I think it's worth having.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 00:53, September 17, 2009 (UTC)

And you don't have to add names to it manually, I put the category in the template for banned users so once that's slapped on it gets categorized.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 00:54, September 17, 2009 (UTC)

I noticed that long ago, it's good. ;-) Klow 08:06, September 17, 2009 (UTC)

Blue Shift technology on Xen

Hey Klow do you know what Rosenberg call that beacon that helps direct teleporting objects to locations on Earth when teleportation was in development? Malekron 20:37, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

Oh yeah also should there be an article on the HECU land mines? Malekron 01:23, September 22, 2009 (UTC)

Yeah we forgot about those, good point. Klow 08:42, September 22, 2009 (UTC)

Feel free to complete Land Mine. ;-) I don't remember the chapter name(s) when it is used, for example. Klow 13:20, September 22, 2009 (UTC)

We also need some images of it. Maybe an image of a sign showing a skull and saying mine and also a mine exploding? Malekron 20:11, September 22, 2009 (UTC)

And also should there be articles on the HECU Radio and the Santego Military Base Security Camera? Also do you know what weapon files under weapon_quantumdestabilizer? Malekron 20:30, September 22, 2009 (UTC)

Image

http://i34.tinypic.com/znvryr.jpg This crate image looks awfully familiar...Darkman 4 21:48, September 18, 2009 (UTC)

It's not the same screenshot as ours, if that's what you suggest... Klow 08:22, September 19, 2009 (UTC)

Effective Range/Accurary?

Klow, would you mind if i changed "effective range" under the definition of accuracy in Weapon infobox to "accuracy"? A lot of people are putting down "100%" under effective range which does not make sense. Moreover, they do not mean the same thing. A weapon (e.g. crossbow) may have perfect accuracy per se but its effective range is limited due to projectile speed. I have put in place recoil, spread, and projectile speed as components of accuracy, but can i change "effective range" to a more suitable title? Or even change all the data for effective ranges to a more suitable entry? JgcxCub 10:39, September 20, 2009 (UTC)

Bear in mind that if you change anything in one article, you have to change them in ALL articles, otherwise it will be a complete mess. And before going further ask advice to Darkman 4, since I'm not that versed in weapon specs, and his is more. Klow 10:41, September 20, 2009 (UTC)

Xen faction

Shouldn't there be the faction instead of it going in to the location? Malekron 15:59, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

Xen is a location above all. The Borealis for instance is a vessel, but we also chose "location". However there might be an additional infobox under the location one. Klow 16:05, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

So you mean add an Affiliation infobox in the colonization and civilization paragraph? Malekron 16:17, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

No, just below the location infobox. Klow 16:24, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

Okay but is there an images of all the Xen units? Malekron 19:58, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

No, I'll do it. But is "unit" the right term? Because it would be logical to include the Headcrab, while its not considered as a soldier or anything like the Vort or the Agrunt. Klow 20:05, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

Soundtrack

Hey Klow, while since i posted on the Overwiki. Do you think it would be a good idea for me to make a page on the Half-Life 2 soundtrack? I know it practically inside out and it would be a good idea for people to know when all the songs are played, and perhaps a brief description of each. JgcxCub 18:07, September 24, 2009 (UTC)

I don't really know. Why not? Try something, we'll see. ;-) Klow 20:39, September 25, 2009 (UTC)

Seven Hour War

I fixed it to the orginal setting due to Gojc‎ making a bad edit you should have seen it. Malekron 15:57, September 25, 2009 (UTC)

change

hey klow did you change the info about the overwatch sniper rifle and pulse rifle i edited it last night just added onto what some people put on and its gone back to how it was

I reverted those edits. I reverted them both because you added things that were not needed or did not make sense. For example, the Combine is not listed as the manufacturor of the weapons because we don't know that they for sure made them. We don't have manufacturer filled in for any of our weapons in fact. The model is also wrong. The model you want is what the weapons is called in the game files, not just "AR2".--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 21:40, October 2, 2009 (UTC)

SDK and Mapping

Hey Klow do you know how to access the sdk and mapping tools? I have it but I don't know how to access it. Malekron 23:03, October 2, 2009 (UTC)

You have an Xbox, buddy. Unless you use Steam on a PC, you cannot use the SDK. Sorry... Klow 23:08, October 2, 2009 (UTC)

osipr, sniper rifle

hey klow when i changed the info on the ar2 and sniper rifle i know you changed them back fair enough but i also added that they shoot dark energy plasma which they do thats what the combine pulse technology is dark enery plasma how come you changed that to both the pulse rifle and sniper rifle shoot dark energy plasma as info i got from speaking to a valve team developer. plus in the game episode 2 a citizen in white forest mensions that the model is the ar2 plus the only faction that would manufacture the weapons with the plasma technology is the combine seen as the humans never had that technology in weapons till the combine arrived then they produced them for the soldiers in the field. you must also have an incolin that the combine maufactured them yes?

its a good thing they have these wikis for the games like half life 2 one of the best first person shooters ive played thanks for the info on the weapons though

thanks klow

First, I didn't revert your edits, YabbaMyIcing did. He answered you on that very page, can't you read?! And can't you check a page history?! Second, sign your edits just like everybody else, because the fact that you know it's you doesn't mean we also know, and having to check the page history is annoying. Third, I only read the first sentence of your message anyway, because the rest is unreadable. You didn't put any punctuation and that just gives me a headache. I'll let Yabba answer further if he wants to and if he is able to make out anything of what you just said. Klow 10:05, October 4, 2009 (UTC)

apologese

i'm sorry for my punctuasion most of the time i dont use it if im rushing. Plus i'm new to this wiki so i'm just getting used to doing things. I'm a big fan of half life 2 and would like to help in improving this wiki for other fans on the half life 2 series. Plus i'm in the british army at the moment and i enjoy the weapons side of it. Hence why i edited the sniper rifle and osipr. Seen as the osipr is my favourite weapon in the game.

so i opoligise for any mistakes i made klow.

"apologese" and "opoligise" are not words. And for the last time, sign your comments. Klow 15:01, October 4, 2009 (UTC)

dark energy

hey klow ever since i played half life 2 i always wondered about dark enery so i looked into it. I found out thats most of space is made out of it and its the most advanced type of energy there is. Plus if the combine are good at harnessing it and are good at using it in weapons technology. That means the weapons like the AR2 pulse rifle are the most advanced type of energy weapon ever created even though there based on human assault rifle design. Even more advanced than weapons in other games like halo or any other game which has energy weapons in them. Plus what makes the AR2 even more spectacular is the fact that it doesnt overheat most energy weapons in other games overheat fast but the combine have managed to make an energy weapon that fires dark energy plasma without it overheating i have read the AR2 weapon page. I think it says that the red material what the plug sits in prevents that that's amazing technology.

--BRAINFRIER66 11:57, October 6, 2009 (UTC)BRAINFRIER66

Possible new Gordon Freeman concept art image thingy

Yeah. So someone I know on facebook said that on the Valve facebook account they said that in honor of Gordon winning in a contest for the Greatest Video Game Character of All Time, Valve released a new or modified piece of concept art for him. I saw that it was indeed true that an image was uploaded. Here is the image and the link for the Facebook page [12]. Now I'm not an expert on Half-Life concept art like you are, but is this indeed a new image? Looks like it to me, or at least it's modified, which of course means we gots to gets ours hands on it on the wiki!--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 18:55, October 6, 2009 (UTC)

It's definitely modified. The old one was the same apart from the fact he was holding a Pheropod and his crowbar. They've just changed it a bit. But good pic. Shame about the rim lighting failure (just makes it look like a bad photoshopping job). JgcxCub 10:16, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

HL2 Shotgun page

What touchups does it still need? I thought I covered everything when I rewrote it. Darkman 4 16:21, October 7, 2009 (UTC)

If you tell me this page is ready for "blessing", I'll review it and "bless" it. ;-) Klow 23:07, October 7, 2009 (UTC)

A Tactical Shooter for Valve, and my return.

I heard that Valve was going to make a tactical shooter, is this true? Sorry I've been gone all summer my laptop has gone to crap. --RagingMutant 14:30, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

Never heard of that, sorry... Klow 15:26, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

Hl2 grenade page is ready for review

MK3A2 Grenade

BTW, I can't talk to you on Steam right now because I'm getting my car's oil changed at a place that's an hour away from my home. Darkman 4 18:28, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

Lol ok thanks. Klow 18:31, October 9, 2009 (UTC)

Quantum event infobox

Hey Klow should there be a Quantum event infobox? Malekron 22:16, October 10, 2009 (UTC)

I already answered that, and I said yes. I'll do it, don't worry. Klow 20:30, October 11, 2009 (UTC)

Ok and also should there be a article on the HECU radio? Malekron 21:58, October 11, 2009 (UTC)

Apologies

Sorry about the layout, I'll follow the guide in the future. --Kurrus 15:47, October 12, 2009 (UTC)

Great. ;-) Klow 15:54, October 12, 2009 (UTC)

download missing information

Hey klow i want to download missing information the latest version. I was wondering if you know where i could download it from plus how to transfer the file once downloaded. Could you help please klow.

--BRAINFRIER66 22:32, October 13, 2009 (UTC)

Do you use Google? Or did you see our MI article?... Klow 22:45, October 13, 2009 (UTC)

Hey klow i have it i used the artice thanks for that but it's an rar file how do i get it onto steam?

--BRAINFRIER66 01:23, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

I'm not Google, I won't tell you how to open rar files. Klow 01:27, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

Infinite Ressuply Crates

Don't you think taht infinte ressuply crates should have their own article?B-MAN 16:47, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

Add the info in Supply Crate would be enough. Klow 18:56, October 15, 2009 (UTC)

garry's mod

Hey klow who do you know on this wiki that has garry's mod?. What it is i'm trying to find out how do i put extra mods like weapons and stuff into the garry's mod i have. i'm just wondering just in case anyone who has it knows how.

--BRAINFRIER66 22:31, October 16, 2009 (UTC)

Because you TOTALLY don't have enough questions on your Talk Page already.

Evening Klow, I'm a long time reader and contributor to the Overwiki, but, unfortunately I didn't sign in when I visited, and, err... Forgot my password. Anyway, I was just wondering if you need any more tasks to be completed. Edje123 01:33, October 18, 2009 (UTC)

And you didn't see my 6 archived talk pages! (or maybe you did) Anyway, definitely. You might want to have a look to the Cleanup project. Take any page you want, fix it, and submit it to me. Anyway read to intro, you'll see in details what's to be done. Thanks! ;-) (and your signature should come automatically if you put the four "~") Klow 10:48, October 18, 2009 (UTC)

Btw, the term "Extras" is never ever use as a subtitle here. Please refer to the Layout Guide for authorized subtitles. Klow 10:54, October 18, 2009 (UTC)

And your contribs to the Mods page was more or less unacceptable. Klow 10:59, October 18, 2009 (UTC)

Sorry man, I can't believe I missed that! Edje123 02:05, October 19, 2009 (UTC)

Cheers!

Hi Klow,

I'm the lead mapper for The Axel Project, and I'd just like to thank you for mentioning us on the Half-Life 2 Beta page. It's nice to be recognized by someone, and the whole team appreciates it (even if it was only a link)

Anyway, thanks again Inevitab13 07:40, October 19, 2009 (UTC)Inevitab13

You're welcome. But now a hate/troll/nazi/stalking/jealousy group (guess which one) will think I am even more ass licking than I am... Klow 09:00, October 19, 2009 (UTC)

Haha, no-one in the community takes them seriously. Just ignore them like everyone else does :) Inevitab13 18:49, October 19, 2009 (UTC)Inevitab13

Two words in my native language would sum up those kids well: "mauvaise foi". In a few months, it's as if they never existed. I hope you read me, stalker! Yeah, you! Klow 22:25, October 19, 2009 (UTC)

Extra gun info removed?

Klow, why did you get rid of the useful information i gave for the SMG and SPAS-12? I mean, if you look at the article for the flare gun, it has a link to the website of the manufacturer along with the model. So why have you removed it here? JgcxCub 14:17, October 22, 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, bad move, although while we can put the original manufacturers, maybe the Combine copied the layouts and produces them themselves, who knows... Klow 14:37, October 22, 2009 (UTC)

"Overwatch Voice"

Klow, can i rename the Overwatch Voice article to Overwatch Dispatcher? It's the proper name for it and sounds somewhat more...official? JgcxCub 00:05, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

Proper name? In what source? I thought "Overwatch Voice" was actually the proper name, even as weird as it is. Klow 00:11, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

There is no proper name for it. But Dispatcher is more accurate. Voice implies that it is a voice, and nothing else - whereas Dispatcher implies something more. Consider it.

By the way, I made the article for the Half-Life 2 Soundtrack. At this point in time, it's an empty shell, but i'll populate it tomorrow. JgcxCub 00:23, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

Actually the original article name was the one you suggested. But as I was searching for a possible real name (since conjecture names must be avoided as much as possible), I found "Overwatch Voice" in the Ep2 subtitles. So as this is the only name we have, I think we'll stick to it, whatever it is appropriate or not. Klow 00:59, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

Boycott for the Left 4 Dead 2? WTF

I know this called a half-life wiki and i dont know if we can discuse the L4D2, but there is several groups out there that are trying to stop its release, because is only been a year and the sequel is coming out in 2 or 3 weeks heard about this in OXM magazine. Do you approve? And when is Episode 3 coming out I've been waiting for ever. >:( --RagingMutant 14:29, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

I have no idea when Ep3 is coming. And I actually don't have L4D and I don't really care about this boycott. It's kinda silly to boytcott a video game; there are more important things to boycott, like countries or products that don't respect human rights. It's just a game, play it or don't. Klow 14:33, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

Image Policy

In case you don't know, you're supposed to add the image imfobox with every picture you upload. Continue to upload pictures without the infobox and you will be blocked for three days. Darkman 4 16:23, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

Three days? You're too kind! I'd have chosen at least 1 year! (or at least, that's what I'd do for you!) Klow 16:32, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

Well, this is your first time, so I'm letting you off easy. Darkman 4 17:11, October 23, 2009 (UTC)

Lolz. Klow 10:18, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

Soundtrack

Klow, feel free to help me a little with the HL2 soundtrack. I've got a lot to do :). JgcxCub 10:09, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, I'll trust you for now, I have many other things to do on the wiki. My to do list is more expanding than anything. Klow 10:19, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

So I'm assuming you're listing when each song plays and for what atmosphere they're creating? Edje123 21:55, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

Couple of Things...

"Is the Resonance Cascade a Portal Storm?". Of course it's not a Portal Storm, it's a Resonance Cascade. They are two different things. While they have certain similarities, they are pretty distinct (for example, oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits, yet they don't go by the same name!). Any other explanation is most likely speculation and therefore shouldn't be on the wiki. "Strange combine tech box". What's this? Can you show me a pic? I may be able to throw some light on it... :) JgcxCub 16:34, October 24, 2009 (UTC)

Man, I have no idea what I meant by that. I'll try to remember. Klow 20:50, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Half-Life wikia youtube videos.

I've created a few HL wikia videos. They're just tests right now, to show you what I'm doing. If you had something else in mind, tell me please.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYLt6EnOwhc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU3F4HUKdNo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP8vyzKkeN0

(The first one was Gordon Freeman, but there was a problem uploading.) Edje123 06:07, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

Please remove the first video. Please, please only make video on safe articles, forget about the ones to cleanup, especially the storylines ones that are very messy. See the list here. Apart from that, that's very professional! ;-) Klow 12:47, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Okay, the Anomalous Materials video has been removed and the videos after it have had their names changed, and a sort of disclaimer has been added on each saying that the videos are not endorsed by this wiki.

Also, the Gordon Freeman video has been uploaded. here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAGRK_Y2zWM.

My plan is to upload a certain number of videos corresponding to a certain wikia page, and upload them in the order that they would appear in a normal play-through, as in map to map. My next few videos will probably be any technology encountered in the rest of Anomalous Materials and the headcrab. Edje123 06:08, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

Also I'm having trouble with the four tilde option, as I am having to go back and edit again to add the link to my user page. I'm pretty sure this isn't supposed to happen.

Ok then. But I read Headrab there. The page is NOT fixed, don't do anything about it. Make videos ONLY about fixed pages, otherwise I will ask you each time to remove them. Did you read what I said? This is very important! Klow 09:04, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

Yup, gotcha! Edje123 18:26, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

Are you sure you got me? You got the categories right? Feel free to add me on Steam for more efficiency. Klow 18:28, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

HL2 Pistol page is ready for review

USP Match Darkman 4 05:02, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

HL1 Shotgun page is ready for review

SPAS-12 (HL1) Darkman 4 05:46, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Shotgun pages have new names

Black Mesa SPAS-12 is the HL1 shotgun, while Combine SPAS-12 is the HL2 Shotgun. I thought it was weird that the shotguns were the only weapon pages that still had (HL1) and (HL2) on them, so I gave them names that were more suited for them. Darkman 4 07:04, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Kinda is confusing. It makes it sound as though the Combine and Black Mesa manufacture the actual shotguns. That's why HL1 and HL2 have been used for so long. I dunno, we'll see what Klow thinks.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 07:52, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

At first I wasn't sure about it, but I think that's consistent. The HL1 Sentry Turret is also used by the Black Ops, and that does'nt shock me to have "HECU" in the name. Same for the HL1 RPG that also seem to be used by Black Mesa, being present in the armory in the Lambda Complex (and actually not used by any HECU Marine). So that's not really confusing, the faction name being just there to show what faction it is related to, not necessarily that it built it. Klow 12:43, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Klow! Double standards, methinks? Unless i'm badly mistaken... Why have you allowed Darkman's edit on the manufacturer and model of guns through, and yet you revert my edit on the same info for the MP7, stating "we don't know if the combine manufactured it"? And why on earth did you allow "Combine SPAS-12" as the model for the Hl2 SPAS-12?? This implies the SPAS-12 was manufactured specifically for the Combine! Seriously! JgcxCub 14:30, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Yeah. Ok, I see Black Mesa making the weapons, but maybe not the Combine. Though they do use the old Earth weapons a lot so it may make sense they are continuing to replicate them, so I guess it's not too far of a speculation. I dunno, I will argue later when I'm not busy doing Halloween crap.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 18:55, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

JgcxCub, I unreverted your edits on those pages and apologized for doing so, so I don't see why you are jumping the gun. Add any manufacturer you want in the infoboxes as long as they are the right ones (so that suggests only the ones we are sure about, thus the real life weapons, and the Combine only weapons). The HL2 SPAS is a Combine weapon, so the page has that name for consistency. It's just its affiliation, not its builder. As for Black Mesa, we don't know if it creates real world weapons, so we'll stick to the real world manufacturers for the related weapons (same for the Combine, we don't know if they duplicate real life weapons). Most of the infoboxes were created long ago, and likely copied/pasted from another wiki; some fields are irrelevant, and this particular "manufacturer" field might be questionable, since we don't actually know who made those apparently real life weapons and logically guess it. And about the HL1 shotgun, wouldn't that me more logical to say "HECU"?... Klow 21:23, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Many thanks Klow. Had no idea about the "unreverts" :) But that's ok about the SPAS-12. No hard feelings. JgcxCub 21:47, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

I thought my answer was clear at #Extra gun info removed?. Maybe not, after all. ;-) Klow 21:50, October 25, 2009 (UTC)

Hmmm... i thought you were justifying your deletion. Confused, i guess :D JgcxCub 11:49, October 26, 2009 (UTC)

Race X and Xen?

Um Race X isn't part of Xen...Malekron 16:05, October 26, 2009 (UTC)

Who says that? Klow 16:08, October 26, 2009 (UTC)

It says in the article and says Shock Troopers fight with Gargantua and even all Race X can fight with alien grunts and alien controllers. Malekron 16:22, October 26, 2009 (UTC)

In what article? Not the Race X one. Could you be more specific from time to time?... Klow 16:27, October 26, 2009 (UTC)

In the Black Mesa Incident the infobox shows that Race X and Xen are allies. Malekron 16:29, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

It doesn't say they are allies, it just says they are together against Black Mesa. Klow 17:40, October 27, 2009 (UTC)

I gather...

I gather you've disposed of those idiots, Klow. Your reputation, sir, is well deserved. JgcxCub 20:50, November 3, 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, and I'm sad it wasn't done already before I got back. Klow 21:00, November 3, 2009 (UTC)

blured images

Since you moved the one I was testing, do you have another (preferably large, and not just text) image that is still being displayed as "blurry"? --Uberfuzzy<staff /> 22:01, November 3, 2009 (UTC)

Ah sorry. This one: File:Security guards complete.jpg Although it is ok within pages, it is not with the big thumbnail when clicked on (at least with my settings). Third thumb here: Petroleum Station#Gallery, red name here: Dock 137 (in the infobox on the upper right and 8th in the gallery. Klow 22:47, November 3, 2009 (UTC)

File deleted

Why did you deleted Image:Day_One_Battery.png? What did I do wrong? :-(

Don't forget to sign. You did nothing wrong, but a SDK like screenshot was better. Take a look at Special:NewFiles. Thanks for the find, I actually didn't know about it, and that made me find that the Long Jump Module had the same model in red. ;-) Klow 09:23, November 4, 2009 (UTC)

What are talking about? --Fireman V2 00:33, November 28, 2009 (UTC)

Palace of Soviets

Have you read about the Palace of Soviets on wikipedia? Malekron 00:41, November 4, 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, I know about it. But the Skyscraper is based on the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. But the Consul statue might come from that, though. Klow 09:24, November 4, 2009 (UTC)

Civil Protection

Klow, why did you revert my edits on the other names for Civil Protection? I mean, look at the OSIPR page. It has numerous other names, including the nickname for it. So why did you remove this? I mean, even the citizens refer to them as CPs! JgcxCub 11:41, November 8, 2009 (UTC)

WTF? All the terms you added are already in the introduction, with contexts and sources. What else do you want? Klow 19:57, November 8, 2009 (UTC)

Valve's answering machine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYo2dSvZlKE&feature=player_embedded

This is real, BTW. Darkman 4 08:09, November 9, 2009 (UTC)

LOL! :D Klow 09:24, November 9, 2009 (UTC)

Need a little help here!

Vandal is vandalising "Gordon Freeman" page. I'm currently keeping watch on it. 220.255.4.28 13:45, November 9, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for that, the loser is now blocked. He can come back, I'm waiting. ;-) Klow 14:00, November 9, 2009 (UTC)

Crowbar article

Hey Klow, i redid the Crowbar page. Cleaned it up, split up the overview section into 2 parts in accordance with the guidelines, and generally made it a bit more pleasing to the eye. Could you have a look at it and tell me if there is anything i can improve, so that we can get rid of the cleanup sign? Thanks, JgcxCub 19:23, November 10, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for that, I added the "review pending" status in the list! Klow 21:12, November 10, 2009 (UTC)

Look at this

Wow just see what 203.147.4.68 did. Malekron 20:54, November 12, 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, spam. Deleted, and blocked. Klow 21:43, November 12, 2009 (UTC)

And another vandal 69.3.212.33. Malekron 01:27, November 13, 2009 (UTC)

Half Life Ep3

Gabe Newell posted a update on his twitter.

• http://twitter.com/GabeNewell

--Chairman Jack the Black 14:28, November 16, 2009 (UTC)

Wait, he is talking about an upcoming Ep3 trailer? Is that his real account?... Klow 14:32, November 16, 2009 (UTC)

Someone just said its fake account. Never mind.

• http://kotaku.com/5394725/fake-gabe-newell---show-yourself  :( --Chairman Jack the Black 14:33, November 16, 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, I just read that. And the spelling mistakes hint a 15 year old retard (no offense if you are 15). Klow 14:43, November 16, 2009 (UTC)

Sorry to waste your time.--Chairman Jack the Black 14:45, November 16, 2009 (UTC)

It's ok. If it had been real, I'd have been very thankful. ;-) Also, could you remove that broken image link from your signature? Klow 14:47, November 16, 2009 (UTC)

Re: Welcome

Thanks for the welcome! 86.3.61.125 17:56, November 19, 2009 (UTC)

Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grill or Grid?

Yes the article Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grill was renamed by me to Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grid. This is because ingame it is called a grid...but it is also called a grill. I don't know what to make of it, I think it was a dev error. What do you think we should do about the article? Use grid or grill?--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 06:15, November 24, 2009 (UTC)

Ah damn. And audio and subtitles match together. It's said differently twice, and writter differently twice. Let's use "Grid", it's actually more logical. Klow 09:54, November 24, 2009 (UTC)

Sirens

I was looking for siren sounds in the SDK, and I realized that a lot of unusual ambient noises are actually sirens. For instance, those deep, repetitive noises in Red Letter Day, that interrupt kleiner's HEV speech. It also seems that they're sent from the Citadel.

I also noticed that a vort was to remove the Buggy's Tau cannon. (It has an unused script entity, check that out) --Fireman V2 00:32, November 28, 2009 (UTC)

Re: Widelogo1.png

A long time ago, before the Monaco skin existed, Wikia used a default skin called Quartz, which used a 266x75 logo. That image I made was a possible logo for the wiki back then. Feel free to delete it. JoePlay<staff /> (talk) 23:41, December 1, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for that quick answer. I actually just restored it, to showcase the wiki's logo history. Are you the one who made this and this, then?... Klow 23:44, December 1, 2009 (UTC)

Those two links are broken, so I can't see which images you're asking about. =( JoePlay<staff /> (talk) 19:04, December 2, 2009 (UTC)

Ah damn I forgot. Fixed. This and this. Klow 19:08, December 2, 2009 (UTC)

No, I did not make those two images. JoePlay<staff /> (talk) 20:45, December 2, 2009 (UTC)

Ok thanks! Klow 20:46, December 2, 2009 (UTC)

Consul

I think that the Consul may be based on the Roman Consuls (in which two consul that has veto power) and also the overall Combine politics (Breen and the Advisors) are sort of based on it don't you think. Malekron 22:49, December 2, 2009 (UTC)

I think you got a good point there. Klow 23:05, December 2, 2009 (UTC)

Hammer page ready for review

Valve Hammer Editor‎‎ Darkman 4 05:06, December 3, 2009 (UTC)

Ok! Klow 10:57, December 3, 2009 (UTC)

Fleshing out

I expanded on the M202A1 FLASH, M2 Browning Machine Gun and M198 Howitzer pages. Looks good? Darkman 4 08:32, December 3, 2009 (UTC)

Lemme see! Klow 10:57, December 3, 2009 (UTC)

Interesting entity

In hl_ent.hlp, an entity called "info_player_coop" is listed. To me, this hints that HL1 was supposed to have coop at one time. Darkman 4 08:44, December 3, 2009 (UTC)

I guess they worked from that for Decay. Klow 10:57, December 3, 2009 (UTC)

Fun Fact about the Source engine

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/teamfortress2boa/news.html?sid=2592192

It seems that the Source engine was confirmed as being worked as early as 2000. Darkman 4 09:35, December 4, 2009 (UTC)

Here's the source article: http://web.archive.org/web/20000711003629/http://www.playnow.com.au/features/e3_00/content/valve_borg/index2.asp Add this! :P Klow 10:53, December 4, 2009 (UTC)

Stuff

ok...i WILL stop but im just trying to share easter eggs, and info wich issnt allready in the articles...btw: if you werent some administrator or something im pretty sure what you said could be seen as offensive...wich would not be allowed on a site like this Hengara 01:45, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

Please sign your comments with the 4 "~", and use a new title when you start a new conversation. I didn't mean to be offensive, I was just direct. Very bad spelling is as much a nuisance as vandalism (and at least some acts of vandalism can be funny - before being reverted, while bad spelling is not funny at all). This place is not a random notepad when one throws their thoughts as they come, this is an encyclopedia maintained by dedicated human beings, not random anonymous things, who try to make a difference. There are style rules and other such things to take into account. So please respect our work when you add yours. Telling you to stop was not to be taken literally. Just make an effort to facilitate the tasks of those who care about good English and mature writing and try to maintain a consistent wiki. Klow 01:56, December 5, 2009 (UTC)

ok i see what you mean...if i post anything again i'll check the spelling next time and im not sure about this but when you say "not a random notepad when one throws their thoughts" are you refering to such as when i added that Gordon and Alyx were going to deliver a message in white forrest?Hengara 10:14, December 5, 2009 (UTC)

Please sign your comments! When I say this, I mean you have to give a proper encyclopedic shape to the stuff you want to add. You don't say "in half life 2, gordon must reach the citadel" but "In Half-Life 2, Gordon must reach the Citadel." I don't know if you get me, but that's not that complicated. Klow 09:41, December 5, 2009 (UTC)

Yeah i think i get it now. anyways i will think more through before i add anything else unless it is to my own page. Hengara 10:13, December 5, 2009 (UTC)

And no need to add your name to the 4 "~", it's all automatic. ;-) Klow 11:40, December 5, 2009 (UTC)

Oh ok well anyways...sorry for the troubble Hengara 15:36, December 5, 2009 (UTC)

I don't know if you use Firefox, but personally I use a spell checker that can be very helpful. Klow 22:51, December 5, 2009 (UTC)

Yes i use Firefox and where can i find this spell checker? do i have to download it? if i do i dont think i should getit cause my computer is abit slow...well in english classes i often do a good job but when im on the internett i dont know maybe my brain turn off or somethingHengara 15:16, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

And again, you forgot to sign! The spell checker is light, don't worry. You'll find it here. Choose any English variant you want, since I don't you where you come from. However we tend to use American English here, as the English used within the HL universe is that type of English. Klow 02:03, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

Ah...sorry for that. Well yeah it makes sence that we use American here. well thanks for the linkHengara 16:05, December 7, 2009 (UTC)

Sign! Sign! Sign! Sign! Klow 20:54, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

WHAT?...well now i KNOW i signed it...i used four "~" im sure i did...Hengara 16:05, December 7, 2009 (UTC)

Tight

Ok, Everything looks all cool here. It's good we could come to an understanding. My steam username right now is Blast HardCheese! Yes, I am a very big fan of MST3K. Big McLargeHuge 00:07, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

I found several ones... Klow 00:17, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

Wow, no kiddin! i'll just go back to my old one. Big McLargeHuge 00:24, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

Don't tell me it's Big McLargeHuge, because there are a lot as well. :P Klow 00:26, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

No, I switched it back to Rino47. It's not my fault Space Mutiny is so bad it is good. Seriously, it is one of the best episodes. Big McLargeHuge 00:29, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

I'm afraid I have no idea what is "MST3K" or "Space Mutiny"... Klow 01:58, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

Ah ok, I see now what "MST3K" is. I actually know that, but only by name. And I added you. Klow 01:59, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

All good. And just do a youtube search for Space Mutiny, I swear it is worth an hour of your time. Big McLargeHuge 02:18, December 6, 2009 (UTC)

Good work!

You do seem to know what you're doing... Amazingly. As a matter of fact, most people on Wiki's (Especially admins) know what they're doing. Intelligence and common sense is rare, my friend. Don't leave it behind. --DJRosetta 14:43, December 8, 2009 (UTC)

Thanks a lot for that. And I can't get this Breen's Private Reserve logo right! Damn! Klow 14:45, December 8, 2009 (UTC)

Good luck with that... I should add you on steam. I must shove off onto next block (the school house). Isolate. Sterilize.--DJRosetta 14:49, December 8, 2009 (UTC)

Lol. Yeah, feel free to add me on Steam. Klow 14:50, December 8, 2009 (UTC)

And Klow's back to work, the next day! All you need is a cloak, cape, and a kick-ass theme song... Hmm.... I'LL WORK ON IT NOW!--DJRosetta 13:20, December 9, 2009 (UTC)

So far, your theme song is going as well as a moose in the way of a semi-truck. I WILL MAKE IT. TRUST ME.--DJRosetta 13:19, December 10, 2009 (UTC)

regarding your question

You were asking about the exact location of the MP7 in Ep. 2. It is found on a supply crate in This Vortal Coil. It's a bit behind the Vortigaunt that is healing Alyx. Thank you for the compliment, too :) Just a heads-up: there will be a few cases where I ask you about a potential edit before I do it, OK? the cake is a lie 14:31, December 13, 2009 (UTC)DiceRoller

Ok then. And for the Vort, you mean in the silo where are Sheckley and Griggs? And you don't have to add DiceRoller after the 4 "~". Klow 15:02, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

a few more questions

This is what I meant in my other message: I might ask you about things before I potentially edit/add them. first: The RPG. Should the icon for Gordon Propelled Rocket be added to the gallery? And second: when you list references to the Crowbar in other games, I found one a while back that might make it onto the list. In Portal: The Flash Version, typing "die" or "kill" into the Console will result in the message "subject committed suicide with an invisible crowbar." It might be mere coincidence, but seeing as Portal is related to HL, I thought it might be intentional. Apologies if this is too long, and keep this wiki going! I love it! the cake is a lie 14:59, December 13, 2009 (UTC)DiceRoller

It's never too long. ;-) So, about the RPG: I don't get it, are you referring to the HUD icon? Both RPGs have them in their galleries. And for the crowbar, since when Portal: The Flash Version is canon?... Klow 15:05, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

I just understood what you meant by "Gordon Propelled Rocket". I added it to the article. And don't forget to ALWAYS write game and chapter names in italics. ;-) Klow 16:01, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

Ok, I got it. And, I know Portal:TFV isn't canon, but I just thought it might count as a HL-crowbar reference. It's not necessary, I just thought I'd toss it out there.

the cake is a lie 16:10, December 13, 2009 (UTC)DiceRoller

Well, let's not delve too much in mod reference in canon articles. Klow 17:52, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

Cleanup

Alright, I might try my hand at the cleanup. The only question I have is what truly constitutes a cleaned up article. I'm guessing it needs near-perfect grammar and spelling, all factual info, relevant images and links, and it needs to be complete. Anything else? the cake is a lie 18:09, December 13, 2009 (UTC)DiceRoller

It can be incomplete, factual or image wise. The most important thing is that the English must be good in all the aspects you just referred to (I won't say "perfect" since we don't need Shakespeare to talk about a mindless weapon) and that it respects the layout guide if an official layout exists for that type of article. It's all explained on the project page anyway. Of course, the issues may vary depending on the article, and some articles may have a very few fixes to apply. Klow 18:45, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

Made some changes to the Hivehand, HECU RPG, Laser Tripmine, and a few others. I'd like you to review the changes and see if they have been sufficiently cleaned-up, OK?

the cake is a lie 20:06, December 13, 2009 (UTC)DiceRoller

Laser Tripmine still has too many subtitles. "Counter-Tactics" and "Caution" should be merged with "Tactics" appropriately. Klow 20:36, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

Not entirely sure yet. I just got home from school, I'll be looking into it in about 2 hours or so. I'll proofread the articles later, and let you know which ones I think are cleaned up, OK? Then you can take a final look and decide if they are. Sounds good to you?

the cake is a lie 20:08, December 14, 2009 (UTC)DiceRoller

Ok, perfect! And please stop adding "DiceRoller" after the 4 "~"! Klow 20:10, December 14, 2009 (UTC)

Alright, I'll give it a go. the cake is a lie 23:13, December 14, 2009 (UTC)

Elite Emperor

Hey boss, Elite Emperor did not vandalize that page. The anon user before him did. Big McLargeHuge 16:34, December 18, 2009 (UTC)

Are you sure? I thought I double checked. Klow 16:34, December 18, 2009 (UTC)

Ah I see, that's because he didn't revert it, I got confused. And don't say I'm moody! ;-) Klow 16:36, December 18, 2009 (UTC)

No, I'd say you're a little overworked. Big McLargeHuge 11:32, December 18, 2009 (UTC)

I unblocked our friend and apologized. It must have felt weird for him... Klow 16:39, December 18, 2009 (UTC)

HUD Icons for the weapon templates

Hey, Klow

Could you add HUD icons to the weapon templates for weapons that have them (like the gravity gun, shotgun, crossbow, etc...).

Please sign your comments. You mean Template:Weapons? Because if you do, that wouldn't work well since many weapons are not usable by the player, thus have no HUD icon. Klow 16:25, December 21, 2009 (UTC)

Oh, I didn't mean templates by those, oops! I meant the weapon info boxes. Dib9394 16:42, December 21, 2009 (UTC)

Ah ok. That crossed my mind once, and yeah that could be good. Klow 16:47, December 21, 2009 (UTC)

However for the weapons who have SVG HUD icons, that would look good, but not for the others, as the width of their HUD icons are smaller than the weapon infobox... Klow 16:53, December 21, 2009 (UTC)

Maybe try to resize them unless they could get blurry. Dib9394 17:22, December 21, 2009 (UTC)

I won't resize them, and whatever happens, they will be blurry. Anyway I tried and that doesn't look good, even with the SVG ones. Klow 14:12, December 22, 2009 (UTC)

HECU squads

Hey should their be articles on the HECU squads like Echo team heard on the Announcement System and X-ray Zulu on the HECU Radio? Malekron 02:41, December 23, 2009 (UTC)

I guess. Indeed we still need to expand upon the number of HECU articles. Klow 11:27, December 23, 2009 (UTC)

RE: Rollback

Gee, thanks. JgcxCub 10:31, December 23, 2009 (UTC) Yeah, boss, thanks a million for the freakin' promotion. Big McLargeHuge 03:58, December 24, 2009 (UTC)

Bot

Hey, boss, I have an idea on how you can ease the workload around here. You can, and I don't know how to do this, but instead of changing 'trainstation' to 'Trainstation' by hand, you can have a bot do it. Theres the Scurry Bot on Thief, Porter Bot on Fallout, so no reason why we cant have a Klowbot on here. I can ask my boss on the Thief Wiki if your interested in a how-to. Big McLargeHuge 03:56, December 24, 2009 (UTC)

I've always wanted a bot to do that kind of stuff, like the Wookieepedia bot that replaced all "Image:" by "File:". But it seems a bit complicated to manage, at least for me. But maybe it's not! Thanks if you can find some help somewhere else. Klow 08:54, December 24, 2009 (UTC)

A little problem after uploading two images

I uploaded two images for the Autogun but I just have one little problem. I forgot to add a proper name for the first image, File:Ep2_outland_090001.jpg, I uploaded and made a typo in the categories for File:Black box opened.jpg. Since I cannot rename files, I made a duplicate for the first image and named it to File:Autogun back.jpg. So could you fix this problem?

Oh and I didn't add links to those images because I couldn't find another way to post them other than thumbnails but you could still find those images. Dib9394 14:22, December 25, 2009 (UTC)

I fixed the whole thing for you. See you in a week, no hard feelings! ;-) Klow 22:29, December 25, 2009 (UTC)

Improvement

Hey, I want to help improve out wiki a lot, but there's so much to do... Do you have any specific projects or articles that need work? I have a lot of free time right now, and little to do. --Fireman V2 05:25, December 26, 2009 (UTC)

The Cleanup Project might be your best friend right now, then. ;-) Thought you knew about it. Klow 11:16, December 26, 2009 (UTC)

I did, I just would like to know what needs the most work. --Fireman V2 18:44, January 2, 2010 (UTC)

Well any in-universe article for now. Any article you want. Klow 22:18, January 2, 2010 (UTC)

Re: Breen

Well I wasn't aware. I figured it meant all his appearances, not just in Half-Life. And Left 4 Dead and Half-Life are related in a way since they're made by the same company. Jo the Marten^(Shriek) ಠ_ಠ 11:35, December 27, 2009 (UTC)

I put the mentioning back into the article. The problem was that section is just for appearances within the HL universe. Trivia is probably where you wanted the fact in.--YabbaMyIcing^Talk 21:45, December 27, 2009 (UTC)

Now you know! ;-) I added a mention in the layout guide. Being made by the same dev is not enough. Looking Glass Studios for instance made System Shock and the Thief series, but they are not related at all. That's the same thing with Valve games. They have different series, and each has its own universe, Portal being the exception, belonging to the HL universe. The trivia section is the best place for it, thanks Yabba. Klow 23:44, December 27, 2009 (UTC)

Hunter Down

Isn't this song a reference to Black Hawk Down? Malekron 02:53, December 30, 2009 (UTC)

How so? Klow 11:08, December 30, 2009 (UTC)

It compares to that of rebels (Resistance ; Somali militia) have destroyed a super power's (Combine ; USA) helicopter (Hunter-Chopper ; Black Hawk). Malekron 00:23, January 2, 2010 (UTC)

It's a reference to the Combine Hunter-Chopper, that's all. Klow 00:26, January 2, 2010 (UTC)