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Apr 21, 2008 - A Civil Protection Agent goes on an adventure through toxic wastes, fruitless battles all while disobeying orders from his superiors. Re: Half Life 2 civil protection WIP build - first costume, have questions Without any other reference as to the depth of the ear pucks, what I would do is build the cylinder piece (without out the top detailed part) to be apart of the actual helmet.
Submitter4y.Posted by. To be honest that's the main reason I made this point, having an incorrect normal map just looks horrible in any given way to me. The other points are minimal while the normal map is actually very important to have properly done. Just a general tip I suggest you to use nDo2When I looked into nDo2, I realized, I had actually looked into it before. Since it's dependent on Photoshop, it's not an option for me, unfortunately. In the past, I haven't been able to afford to work with, and still isn't.
Alternative methods of acquiring it. Well, that's never really sat right with me.
Not sure where you got that information from but that's not really correct, env reflection and phong work properly together so you can pretty much use together for this as well. The default set of alpha channel of the normal map isn't to control the phong rather is to control the env (default settings that is) if you want to change it to phong control you need to use: $normalmapalphaphongmask 1I had attempted to use env mapping on the model before, but the issue I was getting was, when the material has a normal map and $basealphaenvmapmask 1, the engine spits out an error saying the mask has to be on the normal map, and specular doesn't work.
Leaving off that parameter, though, it seems to work fine. Since that's working, I'll get to adding that, beginning with what I failed with before, the eyes. However, doing this made me realize, I forgot to change the smoothing on the head.I do think you have the default function of the normal map's alpha channel with in relation to phong backwards, though.
In, for instance, I have the phong mask in the alpha channel of the normal map, the env map mask in the alpha of the base texture and nothing in the vmt to change the default function, and it all seems to be working.Posted by. I want to see 'beforeafter' screenshotWill do! 4y.Posted by. That's not the only change. Changes were also made to the hands, the chest piece and the ear trim. The ear trim texture is actually in the space that was previously occupied by the head.I've placed both textures side by side and the only main difference I could see was that the head part was removed, perhaps the changes were only minimal and I probably looked over them.
I understand this point very well. I weighed what I could do in this case, and save for the mouthpiece, which I did create a heightmap for, I did what I felt would look best. In the end, the majority of it is based on multiple layers of modified diffuse.
The head normal map, however, does need to be immediately addressed.To be honest that's the main reason I made this point, having an incorrect normal map just looks horrible in any given way to me. The other points are minimal while the normal map is actually very important to have properly done.
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Just a general tip I suggest you to use nDo2 But as you didn't have any reflection set in your vmt in the first place it doesn't really matter in the first place to be honest. I'm just really not sure where this is coming from. This is the only thing you've said that's incorrect.
That is, unless you're talking about environment mapping. If so, that's because cubemaps and phong don't play well together, but the materials do utilize phong, which in turn uses the alpha channel of the normal map.Not sure where you got that information from but that's not really correct, env reflection and phong work properly together so you can pretty much use together for this as well. The default set of alpha channel of the normal map isn't to control the phong rather is to control the env (default settings that is) if you want to change it to phong control you need to use: $normalmapalphaphongmask 1 Okay, so, can you elaborate on that? Do you mean something like adding rim lighting?Read the tutorial I've linked, other than phong you could work with envmap, phongexponentexture, rimlight, etc.
(just see what works best with what you have currently, but only phong looks a bit dull even for the source engine). Submitter4yI understand where you're coming from, and I'd like to address your points. The thing that personally always bothered me with the metrocop is the ears or at least the sides of the helmet which have glowing parts but actually do not glow in the dark.I wish I had thought to do that sooner, you're completely right. Besides that it was pretty unnecessary to remove the mask out of the default sheet as it isn't used on the model anymore so yea if didn't do any other edits to the actual textures removing the mask on it is pretty unnecessary.But that's not the only change. Changes were also made to the hands, the chest piece and the ear trim.
The ear trim texture is actually in the space that was previously occupied by the head. This part is the most problematic as we're facing one of the most common mistakes when it comes to normal maps, being that you normalled the diffuse which is of course absolutely incorrect as it creates improper results.I understand this point very well.
I weighed what I could do in this case, and save for the mouthpiece, which I did create a heightmap for, I did what I felt would look best. In the end, the majority of it is based on multiple layers of modified diffuse. The head normal map, however, does need to be immediately addressed. But as you didn't have any reflection set in your vmt in the first place it doesn't really matter in the first place to be honest.I'm just really not sure where this is coming from. This is the only thing you've said that's incorrect. That is, unless you're talking about environment mapping.
If so, that's because cubemaps and phong don't play well together, but the materials do utilize phong, which in turn uses the alpha channel of the normal map. Talking about the VMT, the VMT could also use a boost in various other shaders and settings.Okay, so, can you elaborate on that? Do you mean something like adding rim lighting?Thanks for the advice. I've made some changes while reading and typing this based on your suggestions (and things I forgot to do in the first place), and they'll be up shortly.
'I don't know about you, but I'm ready to join Civil Protection just to get a decent meal.' ―Civil Protection is essentially the 's in all urban areas on, including. Its officers are named 'Metro Cops', while the spelling 'Metrocops' is also used. 'CPs' is mostly used by the and members to refer to Metro Cops. The entity uses the term 'Metropolice' ( ), and the subtitles use 'MetroPolice'. The simply uses the term 'Protection'.Part of the Combine, CPs are ordinary human volunteers who have 'willingly' joined the Combine, either for more privileges, such as additional, better living conditions, an increase in authority and status over others, or out of genuine sympathy and identification with the Combine's aims. As such, they are not bio-mechanically modified in any way, unlike the two other Overwatch units.
Is notable for having infiltrated the Combine by joining the Civil Protection ranks as an undercover Resistance member. Civil Protection apartment raid.CPs wear white masks hiding their faces, with built-in vocoders to disguise their voices; these each contain a radio and air filters, and appears like a cross between an old Soviet PMG and a PBF gas mask. They also wear a combat vest, leather boots with a black-green uniform, an armband on the right arm, with 'c̄17:i4' emblazoned on the armband written in a squeezed font and 'C17' in the back of the collar. For City 17's uprising, the has retrieved a high amount of Civil Protection combat vests for the Rebels, who wear them above their Citizen attire.CPs are typically armed with and - they are known to beat unarmed Citizens at the slightest provocation; Barney Calhoun mentions being 'behind on his beating quota'. In more critical circumstances, they will be issued with (which they fire from their hip), use, and are provided with fire support from. Some officers are also armed with a deployable and/or to call for help.CPs are almost always encountered in squads or teams (terms used by the Overwatch Voice), and will employ very basic tactics, such as covering one another and running to cover when injured or reloading. CPs normally attack in an aggressive manner, and will give pursuit to evading suspects.
The Overwatch Voice also suggests that each squad has a particular leader. They are generally kept separate from Combine military units, such as or, and stay in a policing role within the cities. They travel in APCs and and are often accompanied by or Manhacks. They are also seen stationed on from which they can fire flares to alert the other nearby CPs.CPs heavily communicate with the over their radios; they are thus constantly fed mission objectives, rewards, reminders, and are directed to respond to certain incidents (such as the locations of downed units or other criminal acts). Civil protection do not communicate with each other like they once did as citizens, using instead complex procedure words.
When a unit speaks to another unit, the unit being spoken to will say 'copy' and then proceed on listening to the other unit's words. He will say 'copy' to let the other unit know he has his attention.
The unit that first started speaking will say the other unit's number code so the latter will know that he is the one being spoken to. The constant radio chatter usually gives away unit positions before they are visible. When a CP is killed, its radio emits a prolonged tone similar to that of a flatlining, followed by the Overwatch Voice declaring the unit down, along with his last known location and orders to nearby units to respond.Certain transmissions heard over the Civil Protection radios suggest that officers are rewarded with, in the words of the Overwatch Voice, 'non-mechanical reproduction simulation' for good job performance. Another reward addressed by the Overwatch Voice evokes a 'family cohesion' being 'preserved', suggesting that a mission failure might cause trouble to the family of a Metrocop. Other radio transmissions imply that additional privileges are gained if a CP has its memory replaced, this being related to the promotion to Overwatch Soldier or Overwatch Elite by willfully surrendering more and more human features and characteristics. Another transmission suggest that CPs are provided with 'anti fatigue rations' of at least 3 mg.Tactics. Metrocops waiting for Freeman in the Canals.CPs are not as organized and effective as the two other Overwatch units, and generally use weaker, more basic weapons, and are not very accurate.
They almost always work in groups, so when in a firefight with a squad or two, it is advised to hide as much as possible and shoot while they are reloading. As almost all of the combat they encounter is against unarmed and untrained Citizens, they will appear as being inexperienced with firefights against tougher, more competent opponents. CPs also do not carry out melee attacks unless they are armed with a.In the early Half-Life 2 levels, a few pistol shots will kill a CP. In close quarters, a couple of hits with the will kill them. If they drop a Stun Baton in combat, it can be used as a for the. Later in the game, the best weapon to use against them is the Submachine Gun which can easily dispatch large numbers of them at once.In the levels, many explosive barrels are scattered on, under or near wooden structures where CP tend to stand. It is advised to shoot the barrels for more effective (and spectacular) results.
Metrocops will also occasionally use the barrels as improvised grenades, rolling them to Freeman after igniting them. It is advised to shoot them while they are still rolling. CPs also often tend to throw themselves in the path of the or stand on breakable wooden structures, in a similar way to the Overwatch Soldiers with the Buggy in the Coast levels.
This should be used as well for more effective results.Related Achievements Submissive (5G)Put the can in the trash.Defiant (5G)Hit the trashcan cop with the can.Behind the scenes. A blue-eyed Metrocop.The Metro Cop unit was originally referred to as the (not to be confused with the ), which evolved into both the Metro Cop and the Overwatch Soldier.
Much like the in the final version, Civil Protection originally also had its elite variant, the. Metrocops were originally to have other colors on their uniforms, such as red or yellow, and the right armband colored red.
One version also depicts them with bright blue eyes.Originally, the Civil Protection was to be named 'Metropolice', name that survived in the CP entity, 'npcmetropolice'. Many Metropolice posters were to be seen around City 17, but were removed when the team thought that the Combine did not need to rely on subtle messages to achieve their ends. Three posters, designed by, are known: one involves, an, Combine Guards, and the slogan 'It's great to be part of the greater good'.
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Two other posters, including again Combine Guards, bear the ironic slogan 'They're here for you'. Some of these posters are featured in maps, when propaganda was still an important storyline tool for the team.A Civil Protection headquarters building was originally to be seen near the, with above it the sign 'C17 MP', or 'City 17 Metropolice', in the WC map pack map c1704 and its variants. In Raising the Bar, it is nicknamed 'Cop Station', and was to be seen after and not before Kleiner's Lab.
CPs were also to stand in, hanging cabins used either to operate gates or guard an area. Moreover, they were to use early Combine Watchtowers near, another cut Combine device.According to 's animator, the Metro Cop went through several sets of animations during its development. None of them felt right until the team decided to give the CP a more bullying personality. Then Wood put a slight swagger into the CP walk and changed the chest posture to a more leading position.In the Half-Life 2 leak files can be found several early Metrocop, with the prefixes 'mc1ans' and 'mc1que'. They mostly consist of chat between at least two different idle cops (as there are two different voices). Sometimes a bit hard to make out, these sounds include things like 'You're in helluva a mood', 'Watch yer mouth', 'You expect me to believe that?' , 'Yep, this was definitely the best career choice I ever made', 'I'm feeling pretty good about myself, ok?'
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, 'I wouldn't have kids even if they let me', 'Supposedly we're getting a raise next week', 'Your wife doesn't like me, does she?' , among others. Setting Metrocops on fire caused them to start screaming, while they do not in the final game.The track 'CP Violation', played during the chapter, refers to the Civil Protection and Gordon running against each other to Black Mesa East. One of the most fast-paced tracks of the soundtrack, it also has a shorter remixed version. Is also a concept in theoretical physics.Gallery Pre-release. ↑ Half-Life 2 Prima Guide.
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↑. on the ValveTime.net Forums., page 70., page 201., page 240The Civil Protection units Mechanical units ( ) Other Leaders / key figures (cut)Minor members (cut) Humanoid units (cut) Synth units (cut) Mechanical units (cut)Weapons (cut) Transportation (cut) Technology (cut) Locations (cut).