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2 new weapons, a jet and lots of map screens! Videos too.

Posted by JLea on Mar 2nd, 2010

Work has been going strongly on the mod. Unlike the previous updates, today's one will be focused more on the maps.

This is Barsa-Kelmes. It was an island back when the sea was full, and was known as an area full of paranormal activity. The helicopter pilot actually has to drop you off on the seabed, because his compass was going haywire the further you got in.

Barsa-Kelmes
Barsa-Kelmes
Barsa-Kelmes

As you can see, the 3D skybox really helps get the grand scope of things.
Some of the indoor areas.

Barsa-Kelmes
Barsa-Kelmes

Drew Watts has been hard at work on some weapons! First is the MP-412. As a heavy revolver is proves the opposite of the lightweight Makarov.

MP-412

Next is the OTs-14 Groza. Famous with special forces troops, this weapon is one of the few that is able to puncture the Spetsnaz body armour.

OTs-14 Groza

This here is the AK74 with a Kobra sight. In the video below, you can actually chose whatever goes on your gun.

AK74

Moving away from weapons, texture artist Splinter has been skinning the UAZ-469 that Tycho made a few years ago (wow). It's just a base for the moment, flags and other details will be added later.

UAZ-469 Skin

Second lastly, we have the MIG-29 jet. You have probably seen this before, but it wasn't included in a media release so this is here to show you if you missed it.

MIG-29
MIG-29

Now FINALLY in this update we have 2 videos!

This one here is a fairly old video of the bunker gameplay. Don't bother criticising it because it looks alot different to how it does now, but I figured I'd share it with you guys.


Videos & Audio - Ivan's Secrets Mod for Half-Life 2 - Mod DB

And next is the attachment system. With this, you can customize your gun to however you see fit. Obviously in the final it will have a better menu, and a HUUUUGE range of options.


Weapon Attachments video - Ivan's Secrets Mod for Half-Life 2 - Mod DB

We are looking for anyone who can help, it doesn't have to be a full commitment. Just make us a model or something ;)

Our priorities are though.

  • Dialogue/Story Writer
  • 3D modeller (UWV skills necessary)
  • Voice actors with Eastern European accents.
Comments
maxen1416
maxen1416 Mar 2 2010, 12:57pm says:

ToTAL AWESOMENESS!!!1

and in fact, your mod is one the best mods iv ever seen! :D

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Kamikazi[Uk]
Kamikazi[Uk] Mar 2 2010, 1:12pm says:

Awesome Work.

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Mik0112
Mik0112 Mar 2 2010, 1:27pm says:

Those pictures and vids look absolutely fantastic.

Weapon attachments seems to be working far better than anything I've ever seen or expected of the source engine.

And despite you saying not to bother commenting on first vid, I'll do so anyhow:
Looks like you've got some great gameplay elements there. The atmosphere added from the radio and sound effects are a fantastic touch.

You got me interested, big time.

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krg
krg Mar 2 2010, 1:38pm says:

Very sweet progress.

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Radu_IceMan
Radu_IceMan Mar 2 2010, 1:43pm says:

Nice textures!

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ddrag0n
ddrag0n Mar 2 2010, 2:12pm says:

Hmm I could make some voice acting. I'm from Poland so I think I could have the right accent. Sure its not like Russian but still, I think it could be pretty similar.

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Radu_IceMan
Radu_IceMan Mar 2 2010, 4:01pm replied:

I could voice act. I have the best line ever and it starts like this:"Get out of here Stalker!"

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awesomepossum
awesomepossum Mar 2 2010, 2:36pm says:

Kick ***! the new maps look great!

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Will_B
Will_B Mar 2 2010, 2:55pm says:

That video is awesome, i was scared just watching it. The footsteps were very spooky.

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TheRealRebel
TheRealRebel Mar 2 2010, 3:03pm says:

Very nice! Cant wait to play.

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ciastoludek
ciastoludek Mar 2 2010, 3:44pm says:

Ironsights + no crosshair = win

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Croco15
Croco15 Mar 2 2010, 4:27pm says:

That's REALLY REALLY AWESOME.

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violetblood
violetblood Mar 2 2010, 4:31pm says:

Is this another communist mod?

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Neil3x
Neil3x Mar 2 2010, 4:32pm says:

That bunker video is super freaky!

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dark-flow
dark-flow Mar 2 2010, 4:39pm says:

hey man, is this like MW2 gun customiazation? If so, could you send me like a tutorial on how to do something like that? talking about the script

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AnarchyDom
AnarchyDom Mar 2 2010, 4:58pm says: Online

The bunker video was bloody scary. Been playing the latest Stalker game recently so I'm still in the mood for some spooky Soviet action. Good luck finding the help you need :D

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Muffinssi
Muffinssi Mar 2 2010, 5:15pm says:

Metro 2033 anyone? Bunker gameplay video has nice creepy atmosphere and audios sounds good so far. Weapon customization is kinda rare in HL2 mods so BIG plus for that!

I'll definitely looking forward to play this mod.

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SolidFake
SolidFake Mar 2 2010, 5:32pm says:

that last news made me interested in this mod
tracking

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Highmist
Highmist Mar 2 2010, 6:20pm says: Online

This is coming along great. The attachment system is alot like Crysis', and the models for the new weps look great. As for the alpha bunker level, it was overall pretty good. The screams at the end were pretty creepy, and so was the radio (6-1-7?)
looking forward to it
but question. since there is a silencer, does the AI track down by sound as well, i.e Crysis like?

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SteveUK
SteveUK Mar 2 2010, 6:48pm says:

Is that a numbers station playing in the bunker?

Anyway, nice work. I look forward to seeing what else you do with the weapon customisation.

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Armageddon104
Armageddon104 Mar 2 2010, 6:52pm says:

Awesome! Can't wait.

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Bluedrake42
Bluedrake42 Mar 2 2010, 10:11pm says:

now all you have to do is make a cool menu and animations for attaching the attachments

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Jesternz08
Jesternz08 Mar 2 2010, 11:40pm says:

Awesome looking Maps, Weapons and all round great looking update.

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SEKCobra
SEKCobra Mar 2 2010, 11:57pm says:

I could help as an voice actor with western european acent and recorded with professionall equipment

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JLea
JLea Mar 3 2010, 1:19am replied:

What's a western european accent?

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Blandr3ws
Blandr3ws Mar 3 2010, 9:15am says:

If you want UI attachment options to follow their attachment area on the model like in crysis you could just use world->screenspace on that attachment to position the UI element in roughly the correct place on the screen.
I don't know the exact name of the world->screenspace function but it definitely exist, and I used it for some hudwork back in the day :)

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Newbez
Newbez Mar 3 2010, 9:44am says: Online

looks amazing! i've been tracking this for a while and when i didn't see an update, i was a bit sceptical but you guys proved me wrong,i will put faith in this mod! :D

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pfoot
pfoot Mar 3 2010, 10:20am says:

Ivan's secrets is there are aliens.

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RedTiki
RedTiki Mar 3 2010, 11:25am says:

amazing awsome is what this seems to be made out of.

+1 vote     reply to comment
teknogeek1300
teknogeek1300 Mar 3 2010, 6:25pm says:

OMG this looks SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! Good work!

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