Here's the Linux version so all you people running servers can get ready for tomorrows Windows release. Thank you to all the mirrors. If anyone else wants to host the file, send me an email and I'll add your site to the list.

We're also working on getting an updated version of Metamod with all the necessary additions. The windows version is ready, and with any luck we'll have the Linux version available soon.

We've created a new mailing list for Half-Life mapping discussions. You can subscribe to the mailing list here:

http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlmappers

Feel free to spread the word. Thanks.

Eric Smith
Valve

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Hey guys, another update ;). Abandoned is in Beta 2 stage atm, were doing some editing in lighting in parts and such. It is comming along very nice, expect some updates very soon.

Nightwatch level designing is probably the most fun I have ever had, very few limits and awesome texures equal a great time. I wish I could show you some images but unfortunatly its not going down like that. Heh. : P

In other news, 2d_Chris and Nay have released Custom CS maps, De_Dam and Cs_Pipeline. Some of the best CS maps I have seen in a long time, you can check them out here: http://nay.cscentral.com

In more news, I have joined the Ghost Ops mod, it is futuristic HL1 mod, they have asked me to help in the mapping department so I of course said yes :D. I was playing through the alpha today and was quite surprized about alot. The special effects (Particle system rendering of water shooting up as you shoot it, night vision and texture sounds for bullet ricoche.) Just amazing check out the mod here: http://www.ghostopsmod.com

The LGW Developement Team Regrets to announce that there has been a temporary halt in production. We appologize for any confusion. Production will resume shortly.

As you can tell, we are getting close to our next release. Everyone is working at a feverish pace to bring this build to the community.

This update we bring you some more work in progress images.

First up some shots from Cillham. He has brought some new life to his map hi_twilight...



Check out the shadowing in this one...




The 2D/3D team has reworked the zastava m-76 scope recticle.



They have some great stuff coming. We have already seen the new Mac-11 and MP5?s, plus there is a bit more...

Here's one more image showing the casings and magazines.



I would like to remind everyone that we are still looking for some help on the development team and accepting applications for build testers.

Stay tuned, we have more to come...

This week’s update will not feature any media. Instead, it has come to my attention that there were a number of little bits of information that I have withheld without realizing how important they were. As a result, I would like to mention some of these points today.

However, I would like to start off by welcoming two new members:

George = Animator

George is an extremely eager individual. His attitude matches perfectly with the strong energy that is present throughout the team, not to mention the fact that he has proven he has some awesome animation skills.

ALE = Mapper

We finally have a mapper. ALE seems very interested in this project and I am sure he will be a great help to the team as a whole.


Ok, now we will move on to the information. I will start off by actually explaining what “Black Dragon” means. In the story, the main character will be a member of a Unity Special Forces Unit called “The Black Dragons”. As you can imagine, the title is meant to stress the individualism that will be present throughout the game. We will be showing a number of different sides of this character.

Additionally, though there will be a lot of emphasis put on action and strategy in this game, there will also be RPG features as well. This will only be felt in the character development. Essentially, there will be moments throughout the game where the player will have the ability to roam a base or ship and interact with the characters on it. This will result in solid relationships being built with some characters and rivalries with others. Essentially, the conversations will effect how characters will react to you in the field and in future conversations.

This is it for today’s update. We always look for feedback from the community, so please share your thoughts. Thank you and see you next week.

Tonight is SCI-FI Thursday on Half-Life Radio! Our live show tonight will begin at 8pm EST (1am GMT). Tonight we have several guests, news about Half-Life 2, and SCI-FI!

We will be broadcasting live from GamesNET! If you would like to chat with us live during the broadcast, make sure you have a GamesNET account. Chat server: irc.GamesNET.net. If you do not have an IRC client, just click on the 'CHAT' link from the top navigation. See you tonight!

Here is a render of the Gatling Tank.



It has two 30mm Gatling Guns, and will only be available to the Robot side.

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Colossus is also looking for affaliates for the website,
so if you would like to be affaliated with Colossus, please feel free to e-mail Colossusmod@hotmail.com

Here is another in a series which show off the addition of bullet casings, dropped magaizines, and the pixel shader.