Underworld: Bloodline Half-Life Mod
Half-Life
- Multiplayer First Person Shooter
With the largest fanbase of any game ever released and well over 50 awards to it's name, Half-Life by Valve Software is undoubtably one of the greatest games ever. Half-Life's great assets though is it's modding potential and as shown by brilliant titles such as Counter-Strike, Day of Defeat, Team Fortress Classic, there is no question as to why more mods exist for Half-Life than any other game. If you havn't given this game a whirl and one of it's many mods you are definitely missing out!
Underworld: Bloodline Half-Life Mod Interview
The mod is based on rival clans of Vampires and Lycans (werewolves), fighting each other while trying to secure a human that hides the power to make them invincible. The gameplay can be described as a mix between Hostage Rescue and Capture the Flag.
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Interview
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moddb.com: For those who still have no clue just who the heck you are please state your name, age, location and why it is you purchased Half Life and your imagination was a perfect fit for the game?
Name: Neil Manke
Age: Too old to be playing games!
Last Seen: Kamloops, B.C., Canada
Half-Life was the first game that came along that actually had many of the elements that I desired in a game. At that time I felt very strongly that shooters had to move away from being focused purely on combat, and HL fit the bill. So, it was the right game at the right time.
moddb.com: Please list all the projects you have finished so the rumors will stop flying around. So many people think you did this and that. Lets clear the air.
All the maps and mods I have done are listed at my Black Widow Site Planethalflife.com . well almost all:]
moddb.com: What is your take on Doom3 vs Half Life2? What do you have planned when these release?
HL2 looks extremely promising for mod makers. I was very impressed by the HL2 videos, and by Valve's statements that they have made HL2 even easier than HL for mod makers to work with. So, I am real eager to get a hold of the HL2 SDK and check it out. Beyond that, I have yet made no plans.
Doom3 has amazing graphics and impressive monsters. I have great respect for id software and I am certain they will create a great game. However, how easy it will be for creating mods with is hard to say.
moddb.com: Onto the fun stuff. The most recent project you worked on was Underworld Bloodline how did this fall into your lap?
The project started with Big Spaceship, a NY-based design company hired by Sony Pictures to produce a mod intended for promoting the movie "Underworld". The guys at Big Spaceship (Dan, Geo, Michael) envisioned the original idea and also did a lot of the artwork. However, they had no experience with mod development or the Half-Life engine, so they asked Mike Dunkle at Valve if he could indicate someone, and Mike kindly recommended our work (thanks Mike!)
moddb.com: How was it working with Sony Pictures and Big Spaceship? Is this an ongoing thing?
They were all very easygoing people to work with. It was just a one-time free-lance arrangement, but I would imagine the possibility is there for future projects.
moddb.com: Underworld Bloodline is a very nice way to bring it to a new level of advertising. Who is responsible for this idea?
I think it's a great idea and should be done more often! For less cost than most forms of advertising it gives everybody a new free game to play.
Using a mod for promotional/advertising purposes is not a new idea. We did it years ago for Rysher Entertainment's "SOF Special Ops Force" T.V. show and then later we did many promotional mods for PC Gamer magazine. And as far as promotional mods specifically for movies go there was the Sony "Anaconda" mini-mod (for Quake1) long ago.
moddb.com: Underworld Bloodline is very sexy when it comes to the map department. I take it your responsible for this. What did you use to make your map feel so alive?
Yes, among other things I did both of the Underworld maps. My personal mapping style is to build fast (using the editor like a sketchpad) and not really think much. By nature I dislike having to think hard, so this approach works well for me:] Later we analyze this initial version and decide about any layout changes required to improve playability. I am often surprised at how well this method can work even for things that one would expect would require lots of planning, like complex gameplay flow.
As for making a map alive, it is really just a matter of trying to keep the architecture believable and then adding a smattering of real life stuff. A couple paintings here (make sure they aren't the same:), a few appropriate sounds there, etc.
moddb.com: Underworld Bloodline is about what? How will the mod differ?
The mod is based on rival clans of Vampires and Lycans (werewolves), fighting each other while trying to secure a human that hides the power to make them invincible. The gameplay can be described as a mix between Hostage Rescue and Capture the Flag, but the maps are a lot larger and more complex, offering opportunities for a wide range of strategies, such as snipering from inside buildings or taking shortcuts by jumping between rooftops.
moddb.com: Underworld Bloodline only has two maps will there be a FGD released?
There is an uw.fgd included in the Underworld install. You will find it in the underworld/maps folder.
moddb.com: What mods do you play to keep you going? What type of mods do you want to see in Half Life2?
I used to be a TFC and then later a Battlefield 1942 addict. I had to completely quit playing both games because I just couldn't afford the lost time. Often I could get on one those games in the evening for a quick 30 minutes of fun and next thing I knew it was daylight breaking:)
As for what sort of mods HL2 I would like to see .I have been so busy lately I haven't thought about it. I suppose we could expect to see a real explosion of mod possibilities considering the vastly more capable engine, and the huge amount of HL mod talent waiting on the lines.
moddb.com: Final thoughts:
I would like to thank you for the opportunity of this interview, and also a special thanks to my fellow Underworld:Bloodline contributors:
Produced by: Big Spaceship
Design/Coding: Einar Saukas
Modeling: Sebastian Croon
Animations: Will Sherriff
Textures: Big Spaceship, Marc Schrder, Valve
Skins: George (at Big Spaceship)
Custom Sounds: Magnus Jansn, Big Spaceship
Final Art: Big Spaceship
Linux Compiler: Ulix Mello
Testing: [TiC] clan
Underworld Bloodline is available Now
Underworld will be released in theaters on September 19, 2003.
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this game is nice to play
however i can seem to find any bots for this hl mod
does anyone out there know where to get the bots program for this game?
no bots for this mod yet
Does anyone have a forcast on when there may be bots?
Great job on the mod BTW :thumbup:
Downloaded ver 2.0 and keep trying to create a local Lan game, always fails. Can't load client, although client.dll is where it says it's looking for it.
Any help to get this running?
David
can anyone figure out how to setup a capture point when mapping? I've spent about four hours testing, retesting, testing some more, copying from the underworld maps, and nothing works! tuff stuff, anyone figured it out?
if anyone finds out how to get bots for this game post up where to get them. is there any online servers up.
Lan game, always fails. Can't load client, although client.dll is where it says it's looking for it.
Any help to get this running?
Are there any bots yet?
Check out our servers, Clan Server and Newbie server
and check our pages
Rulers-of-uw.tk
Clanvamps.4t.com
Jonny 5
where can i find bots for underworld
you need half-life version 1.1.1.0
where can I ger bots 4 this game
Im makin a bot 4 UB and i will post it wen i hav finished.
kLiP.ssC.dLh.NBh
when will be upgrades to the mod? it desperatly need bots!
why all but sniper rifle weapons use same 9mm ammo?!
Lycan anti-vampire gun and Vampire anti-lycan gun use the same bullets. (9mm desert eagle? huh?!) absurd!
mod shows a good potential, and it must be upgraded as soon as possible.
Wen r u gonna b done wit dat Bot?
I realy need it
Give me bots now oe i will fuken suck all ur blood u faggots give me BOTS!!!!!!
don't be so rude and you might get a reasonable reply. i too am waiting on the bots
hi there....
i see no bots are ready for the underworld HL game mod yet....
any clue on when can i get them???
The Error With The Client.dll is that your not running the right version of half life. you need to download the update. chect the game servers & pages for the download.
This mod is great excellent but we need bots so pease post up where to find ASAP Thanx
Find bots at www.half-life-modbot.huk their sick
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nah not really, im after bots to. soon as ay??
Cheers bot maker dudes, good luck.
Spiller
This game is hopeless im exetremely disopointed with graphics gameplay and guns and its driving me insane looking for bots P.S the movie wasnt shit hot either
shutup bout the bots and he might feel abliged to create some for us. thanks for trying champ. THE REST OF U WAIT u fat mothers. ahhh lol
By the way does anyone at all play underworld on steam
This problem has happened with me before and as far as I know the only way to fix this problem is to reinstall halflife and the mod :)
is anyone following up with those bots, i know we all sound impatient but are they coming or not
NEED BOTS?!
Neet bott
still no bots?!
Hmmm... So much for making that bot... lol
Ah well, guess I'll just have to wait another YEAR OR SO!!!!
WE WANT BOTS!!!
Comon dule-clan-community!!! lets get bots!!!!
Denis-OlmerDaCosta@hotmail.com
I want to make a Half-Life mod, like new weapons, new maps, etc., but i cant spend money. Downfalls/advantanges/ places to get one?
creata dude of underworld bots if its created plz send it to me at rightous101@hotmail.com thanks dog u the man
BOTZZZZZZZZZZZ
neil manke now tell me your next project that you are working on by the even if you do I create my perfect dark mod which is not a sequel to it any way it Hunter Slasher it about remake three level turn them into my work of death it in accept Joanna Dark, Elvis, Cassandra De Vries, Mr. Blonde, Trent Easton, and Docter Killjoy a guest to my mod that you are going to help make the weapon are Laptop Gun, AR34, Dy357 Magnum, Dy357-57, CMP 150, Reaper, Slayer, N-Bomb, Remote Mine, Chainsaw, Shotgun, Pitchfork, Axe, Rocket Laungther, and Golden Gun this a Co-Operate mission of your thriller so please get as cool as Hell looking monster for this mod not only there blood and Gore in this there secret character finally we need a blood shed island as location.
when half life 2 is out then are you making more mod to better the rate side YOU CAN MAKE FOUR UNDER THREE YEARS IS THAT INCRED SO CAN PICK WHAT NEXT PROJECT IS BEFORE ANYONE HELP WITH ONE TRY TO MAKE THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW MOD IT WITH BE A VERY PRICEFUL AND HIGH GRAPH TO PUTTING IN IT WILL TAKE A LONG TIME WHEN FINISHED WE SEE HOW GOOD IT IS.
i need bots for underworld help me plz,where can findi it?
Were are the bots?
withour bots, no game
HEY BOT MAKER MAN...WHERE THE BOTS AT? IF UVE MADE 'EM CAN U PZ SEND 'EM OVA TO ME @ SMOKEN_72@HOTMAIL.COM.....CHEERS, PEACE-OUT
Hi i´m maurício from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and I want know if this game (Underworld) have bots????; it's a GOOOOOD game, but NONE bots...if some one have bot to this game, PLEASE send to me!!!!!!
my mail is: SUMILIDDON@YAHOO.COM.BR THANKS A LOT!!!!!
can someone send me an e-mail when the bots will done????
gabrielogl@yahoo.com.br
I need a bot for this game... please send me in the MSN : Lipofull@walla.com
I've been waiting for bots for UB for half an year and there are still no bots... So, I'm starting to think that there never'll be any bots for this game... Not that it's so great, but I'm sick of C-S... :/
WAT UP NIGGA'Z WHER R THESE GOD 4SAKEN BOTS!!!!!!!!!
I nEd BOTS NIGGA'Z So HURRY UR ASSES UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am beginning to wonder if there will ever be a bot for Underworld mod... especially in the light of Half Life 2 on the market now. Anyways, I'll still be waiting for the bot so I can play some offline games, but I'll be sure to turn my attention to something else in the meantime... and perhaps by the time there is a bot for Underworld, I'll be somewhere out of the addiction of 3 to 4 other games... or even more... if there ever will be a bot...
Bot makin man, can you send me some Bots for Underworld Bloodline???? PLEASE I REALLY NEED THEM! Send them to: Neolemos@hotmail.com
Thanks a lot man I apreciatted a lot ;)