Around November, 2004, several students got together to brainstorm a concept for a total conversion of Valve's Half-Life 2 . After several days of brainstorming, the concept for Eclipse was born. In January of 2005, a group of Guildhall students composed of programmers, artists, and level designers were put together and formed what is now CelTech Studios. It was then that CelTech Studios made the commitment to produce the highest quality game possible in the short amount of time they had - five months. What emerged in late May was a game that is both stunningly beautiful and addictive to play.

Eclipse is a third-person total conversion of Valve's Half-Life 2 . It is an action adventure that features tactical, puzzle based combat, which forces the player to interact with the surrounding environment in order to survive. You play as a young Sorceress named Violet who has learned the secrets of Telekinesis. This allows Violet to easily find objects in the environment that she can pick up and throw. Once the player gets used to picking up objects and throwing them at targets, the movement of Violet becomes very important. Based on where an enemy is Violet might want to pick up one or more objects and then move about in order to get a good angle on her enemy before sending the objects flying in that direction.

As you journey through the different lands of Eclipse , you will uncover many secrets that will help you in defeating your enemies. You will also be able to unlock new abilities that Violet can use, such as Hellstorm - a powerful spell that allows Violet to summon up to three fiery orbs that explode upon impact and deal significant damage to nearby enemies.

Use Violet's power of Telekinesis to help protect you as you journey over distant lands in search of the ancient teleportation device near the Standing Stones. Battle your way through hordes of orc-like creatures known as Keepers as you make your way through the enchanted Blackmoor forest. Find Violet's ancestral burial grounds in the Barrow and unlock dark secrets that will aid you in your final stand at the Standing Stones.

After finishing the game you can unlock the Survival Mode mini-game. This allows you to test your skills with Hellstorm as you battle against wave after wave of enemies. Compare your stats with friends to see who really has what it takes to survive the Standing Stones - Survival Mode.

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A hotfix has just been released for Eclipse.

This hotfix corrects some critical crash bugs due to changes to the SDK since the Mod's release. The hotfix can be found on the guildhall servers at:
Students.guildhall.smu.edu

The hotfix contains code previously unreleased to support for older video cards. While in mod will run on a Geforce2 or another Dx6 card. There are known issues with the mod's content. For more information about these known issues and their current status please view this thread in our forums:
Eclipse.gmwalek.com

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Eclipse - In Game Action by netrex

Eclipse - In Game Action by netrex

Aug 03, 2006 Movies 0 comments

This is a 6 min long video in 720p (1280x720) to show how beautiful whis mod is and to show a little of its gameplay. There are two more mirrors if you...

Eclipse 1.01

Eclipse 1.01

Jan 22, 2006 Full Version 3 comments

The files required to install and play this 3rd person single player puzzle shooter rpg mod for HL2.

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Hickabooboo
Hickabooboo Feb 11 2007, 1:17pm says:

This is one of the most awesome mods i've ever seen! Completely unique in so many ways. I know you dont intend on doing another episode, so why dont you pass it on to another group of people? Let someone else create the next part in there own style? I so hope it doesnt die, it's got too much potential.

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Bobalink
Bobalink Jan 7 2007, 9:17pm says:

Can't seem to get this mod installed correctly. Would someone explain it to me.

Thanks

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Lawnmower233
Lawnmower233 Jan 1 2007, 11:23am says:

I've played like 20 single player hl2 mods and a good few multiplayer ones and I have to say this is one of the best most original total conversions I've ever had the pleasure to play.

Eclipse is up there with Iris as one of the best mods ever.

Great job guys. If only i had the skills you guys had.

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bluemattersoda
bluemattersoda Nov 17 2006, 3:26am says:

Great work guys! Of the five or so mods I've played for HL2, this is the best one. Great stuff!!

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spoof14
spoof14 Nov 6 2006, 1:59pm says:

This mod is not present in my steam directory full 1.2 download, any ideas anyone

Thanks in advance

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slister33
slister33 Oct 1 2006, 11:35pm says:

A very unique and good graphics mod. Great for those ppl who like 3rd perosn magic/fantasy games :D

Slister

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Zakt
Zakt Jun 29 2006, 7:07am says:

I think its a good idea game but it is still too sort. It could get a long game based on this story.

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JSoulPsychadelic
JSoulPsychadelic Jun 27 2006, 5:30am says:

GOOD POINTS OF WHAT I HAVE SEEN

2) The main charector has nice boobies

Nice point. That alone ought to win it a few mod of the year awards.

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DrachenFeuer
DrachenFeuer Jun 10 2006, 2:16pm says:

Ya it seems like you wouldn't want it to be like the average, really badly done or thrown together mod would you, so it should be a good thing it isn't like most HL2 mods

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Koroshiya_Ichi
Koroshiya_Ichi May 17 2006, 8:04am says:
Quote: it just doesn't feel like a HL2 mod in some ways

how on gods earth is that a BAD thing?????

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