Free Running mod for Half-Life 2

Free Running is a HL2 mod simulating the urban sport Free Running. Concentration will be on dynamic, physically effected, para-metric animations allowing the player to smoothly jump, climb, balance upon, and swing across an angular concrete metropolis. Players will be able to develop their own style of movement via an intuitive control system that visually rewards player skill and provides an instantly gratifying, very physical experience.

The game will focus on the technique of player movement. Tribes (the original/Vengeance), Jedi Knight 2 MP dueling, or even Counter Strike would be good parallels to draw to Free Running - there is a finesse in the way you play, a distinct, unique fluidity to it.

To achieve this effect, movements must be mouse orientated. By this, I mean wherever possible, by the tiniest increments, the mouse must govern the animation and drive momentum. For example, jumping may involve dragging the mouse down to crouch, then pushing up to extend the character's legs, propelling them into the air. While animations to a large extent would be subjective to the surroundings, the aim is to keep the mechanics as organic as possible. Basically aiming to avoid a Prince of Persia style lack of interactivity, where the simplest button combination sends you into an elaborate gymnastic routine. Free Running should make you feel like those movements are really yours, and how you approach a gap or set of geometry shapes will be as open ended as your skills allow for.