HR:P - Bad News Vs. Good News

Okay, the bad news first as promised: We ARE running a tad bit late on the demo unfortunately. Instead of leaving you in the dark, like some sort of jerk, I'll explain what needs be done: The map just needs the scripting to be complete, the sound and models are complete (or at least being tweaked after initial testing), and the code is 3/4 of the way finished. All that still needs to be done is the coding and vgui menus for the shopping and player journal - and some tweaking to the HUD and inventory/items/effects. Not so bad, really! Once the rest of the code is all finished, it will be a matter of just scant days until you're playing! We are shooting for May. We at Heath Games are deeply sorry for the hold-up and do always try our best to be prompt in delivering unto you the best possible gaming experience, but as Chef Gordon Ramsay says: "Good food is worth the wait, you scum-sucking butt-pig." At least that's what I THINK he says...Here's a photo of what we DO have completed before you tar and feather us.

The functionality for these weapons is just about all sewn-up! Our animator, Nic has been hard at work to bring you some state of the art animation, as well as a neat additive chrome trick! Osiris has implemented the functionality of the saber and colt...including blocking enemy blows (club and slash damage)and kicking them. During testing, it was especially fun to kick Headcrabs in mid-air, sending them flying - as well as stomping breakables. We've got lots of weaponry and fire-modes for you to play with this time!

Now, onto the other half of the BAD news...Alejandro has left Heath Games recently. It was amicably, but nonetheless, a huge loss. At this time, we wish him the best, and for a possible return in future. In the mean time, this is where YOU come in...I'll let the poster below explain my point much more intricately.

Heath games is always on the lookout for help of ANY kind. If this is you, then get into contact with me ASAP. In the comments, or via Skype: "heath_scoring". Without quotes, of course.

Okay, onto the FUN part. Alrighty...ahem. I've recently taken it upon myself to do a little model hacking/editing/texturing in order to pick up the slack for Alejandro's departure. These are the results:

These are what will be the NPCs. The only problem? They need heads. In order to obtain heads, I'd like YOU, yes you to send in some photographs of yourselves. GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME. Literally. Due to the UV projection I use, I will need a straight-on frontal shot of your face and neck, as well as a profile shot. I'll need it in diffused lighting - such as outside on an overcast day. Get one of your friends to snap these photos; or if you are particularly skillful, but at the same time, a loner and/or rebel, do it on your own-some. Poor Nic will have the displeasure of rigging all these heads onto the bodies. Our prayers are with you, child.

Having second thoughts about this? Are you self-conscious? Wanted by the FBI? Be like Devan, our resident voice actor - the famous voice of both Pvt. Barnaby and Mr. Trask. You wanna' be cooool like him, right? He achieves things in life. Why? Because he works hard, and let's people do things like use his head/likeness in video games. You can be like him! Give in to peer pressure today! SEND ME YOUR SOULS!

Devan, once again digitally immortalized. You can be too...Your mom always harping on your incessant need to game? Well NOW you can tell her, "I am the game now, mom - I AM the game."

ALSO, there's THESE sickly looking ghouls I made!

Zombies. The undead. Ghouls...They are here, and here to stay. They don't smell very good...But why should they? They are but victims of circumstance.

Okay, so we know that Osiris is coding like a madman, Devan has become an immortal, voice-acting NPC, Nic "CliffyV" is bringing new worlds to life through his animation prowess, and I'm going grey and slipping into the lifestyle of a computer-tanned recluse as I go where needed...but what about Thanos? Well, besides traveling to exotic Islands...he's been producing work like THIS:

Goood god! Now that's quality work!

PICS OF THE DAY!

Well, it's that time again...nearly time to go for now...but first, I have a few pictures of the day, rather than just the usual single photo. We have such fun at work...

Nic tested out the rigging of NPC heads and bodies...this is the result. He titled it, "Luther's New Lifestyle." We commend you on your courage, Luther. The BMRF ain't always such an open-minded place.

While Osiris was testing out the Colt SAA, he encountered its wild mother. Apparently this Coltmother was quite angry on account of its missing Coltchild, and threatened Osiris...with its size mostly.

UV's gone wrong - they have been a good source of laughs for me throughout development of HR:P...haunting, yet beautiful in their own right.

This is Half-Rats' (my) bag. You ever wonder where I keep all of the items I pick up/carry about? In this thing, of course.

So this concludes the "Good News Vs. Bad News" article. For the most part it looks like the good news has won this battle...for now! This is Half-Rats, signing off! I thank you for your continued support and help, and I look forward to hearing from all of you! Update on my whiskey promise coming next time!