View Full Version : Installing FakeFactory Cinematic Mod for HL2. :)
Link. (http://www.cinematicmod.com/)
I haven't checked this mod in years, at first, it was only for HL2... Then later on, they did a little bit for HL2:E1. The new mod (in full) is almost 9gb, and has new stuff for all 3 games, including HL2:E2. :)
The screenshots look pretty amazing. A few things though: The full version requires 4gb of RAM, and in turn that means it requires a 64-bit OS. Also requires a very good videocard.
I'm installing right now, but have to go to work in an hour, so probably won't be able to try it until later tonight. :(
I'll be checking that out when I get home.
It didn't work... I might have messed up, there are a few steps in the installation process that I didn't do (you have to play each game long enough to save), plus a few other things.
Will have to try it again later.
dookiebot
03-03-11, 03:12 PM
I'll check it out too. I can't wait for Black Mesa Source. When that comes out I am probably going to play BM:S through Episode 2 from start to finish. Just to get myself pumped for Episode 3... a game no one has any hard details about. :p
so whats this about.. is it just all the cinematic or something? is it playable? i don't get it.
so whats this about.. is it just all the cinematic or something? is it playable? i don't get it.
It's a complete overhaul of the graphics... New models, new textures... Much higher quality than standard. There's also a new soundtrack that's optional, very orchestral stuff.
It's a complete overhaul of the graphics... New models, new textures... Much higher quality than standard. There's also a new soundtrack that's optional, very orchestral stuff.
Yeah, take a look at the screenies.
Since I never finished HL2 (lost my save when almost done), and never played epi 1 or 2, i'm considering playing it through again with this mod. I didn't realize how dated HL2 graphics have become. I guess it came out a LONG time ago... but it doesn't seem that long.
Source engine is still awesome, but from what I've heard, the dev tools that come with the SDK are very outdated.
Source is still very capable, I don't think I've ever seen better physics in any game... Lighting effects are solid, too. Models are plenty detailed, and the facial animations are unmatched currently. The actual textures aren't the most detailed, but there are some devs out there who are really pushing the boundaries of what Source games can look like. Like the remake of Dear Esther. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3bPjEbenew) Another video as well. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR85LvKNLBU&feature=channel_video_title)
ItsNoot
03-04-11, 07:52 AM
...I never finished HL2 (lost my save when almost done), and never played epi 1 or 2...
((( :eek: )))
Yowza. Get to playin, heh.
If you get frustrated with Ep 1, keep truckin. It's short and Ep 2 is better.
I can't wait for Black Mesa Source.
:stupid:
Is that ever gonna see the light of day?
dookiebot
03-04-11, 11:31 AM
Since I never finished HL2 (lost my save when almost done), and never played epi 1 or 2, i'm considering playing it through again with this mod. .
:laughat:
Seriously though. You need to! Episode 1 has a few good moments- one area brought back feelings of playing HL1 IMO. Overall it is good if not average.
Episode 2 is grand though.
ItsNoot
03-04-11, 07:20 PM
I installed it. Seems like it mostly made everything darker.
I still haven't tried it yet... It takes forever and a day to install.
OK I got it working... Also think I found something:
You have to manually install the new character models in the "Configurator" thing.
some quick screenshots from HL2:
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1261/d1trainstation010001.th.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/d1trainstation010001.jpg/) http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4672/d1trainstation010005.th.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/d1trainstation010005.jpg/)
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/485/d1trainstation010006.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/d1trainstation010006.jpg/) http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/1042/d1trainstation010018.th.jpg (http://img577.imageshack.us/i/d1trainstation010018.jpg/)
Overall, I think I like it. :) I did turn up the HDR too much, so I will probably put it back on default.
It does look darker, but the lighting makes it feel much more atmospheric, IMO. :) I think it looks great.
*Edit* Wow... when you first step outside into that town square... it looks AMAZING. I won't even take a screenshot, it would spoil it.
few more things I noticed:
You can use the iron sights on guns (awesome with the SMG). :D
When one of those barrels explodes, there's an effect like embers floating in the area momentarily, and then fading.
The AI is beefed up.
A headshot is an instant kill (the same applies to player).
btw, I think in the configurator, there's an option for brightness.
ItsNoot
03-05-11, 12:32 AM
Call me an idiot but where is the HDR settings?
Also - I figured out the character models need to be loaded after my last post. Huge difference.
I think it's the one that says "enable enhanced bloom effects".
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3796/d1canals080000.th.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/d1canals080000.jpg/)
Anyone recognize this area? Not sure what it looked like before, but I know that's not what it looked like before.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/441/d1canals020000.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/d1canals020000.jpg/)
When you see stuff like this, it really does make it feel like a new game again... The civilian characters are much more diverse. Some are fat, some are Rastafarian, some wear glasses...
bt_refugee
03-06-11, 04:27 PM
GET SOME WEED OFF HIM!11
That is just stereotypical.
Though it is possible he was high, he did look pretty paranoid here:
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2203/d1canals020009.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/d1canals020009.jpg/)
Another place that made me stop momentarily:
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2584/d1eli010001.th.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/d1eli010001.jpg/)
Babel-17
03-08-11, 12:32 PM
Found something for you modders:
Underhell is an Half Life 2 Modification that will be distributed in Episodic releases.
So far ONLY the Prologue has been released...
http://www.moddb.com/mods/underhell
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=339902
The game is top notch, voice acting, custom replacement models, cutscenes, and just general action.
It's about 3-4 hours long, and JUST THE PROLOGUE, and there's so much to do.
ANY FAN OF HORROR, or action games, or hell, both, should play this. It's a 10/10 from me, and you know how picky I can be.
I would pay for this, and once again, I say this with you guys knowing how cheap I am.
I'll have to check that out... Downloading it now. :)
But yeah, this FakeFactory mod made HL2 into an entirely new game. Areas are much more detailed, exterior environments have more foliage, shadows and lighting are much better, guns and everything are just more detailed.
ItsNoot
03-11-11, 11:32 PM
Honestly I've played through to the mines now and I'm not overly impressed. Most of the new foliage seems cheap. The dark areas are stupidly dark now. The new models of Alyx are way over the top. I'm pretty sure its running okay because I've seen some new shadow effects, but I haven't had anything blow me away yet. Maybe I need to boot up the original game to remember the difference...
The major plus is the models for everyone but Alyx. Massive improvement for all, but I prefer the original Alyx for sure.
There was a model of Alyx (actually Alyx, but high detail) from an earlier version that was better... There's a way to add it, but I haven't tried looking into it yet.
I think it's nice, it makes it feel like a whole new game, but I also do not care for how dark it is, and I also don't care for the new models of Alyx... All the other models are nice, though.
I've been playing UnderHell, and it's pretty good.
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