![]() ![]() The Dreamcast port boasted improved graphical content, and these models were eventually carried over to the PC after the game's cancellation. The High Definition Pack spawned from the canceled Sega Dreamcast version of Half-Life, in which Blue Shift was included as a bonus addition to the game. ![]() ![]() The Barney models, original (left) and HD (right) comparison. ![]() Some weapons pick-up models and ammo models where also changed as well such as the Snark hive and Uranium-235 box ammo pick-up. To reflect some of the weapon changes with the high definition models, new sounds were given to the shotgun and assault rifle, as well as new sprites for the game's HUD. The Glock 17 was replaced by a Beretta 92FS, the Colt Python by a Colt Anaconda, and the MP5 submachine gun by a Colt Model 727 assault rifle. This included some notable changes to the game's original arsenal. In addition, all of the weapon and ammo pickup models were upgraded as well. The upgraded character models in the High Definition Pack included the scientists, security guards, and HECU soldiers, as well as several of the Xen creatures the new character models also feature new character animations that were not in the base models. Subsequently, while the models are improved in terms of the level of detail, it remains a matter of opinion as to whether they look better. However, despite the increased level of detail, the style of some of the models, most noticeably the HECU soldiers, has been changed. Reworked weapons and changed the music menu into a optional choice (because I've realized that in HL Steam menu the music still plays during the gameplay).The improvements coming from the High Definition Pack mainly stem from the increased polygon count over the default Half-Life models. Changed HL Improvement 's Crowbar to the one made by Quads. Made a "newer" version of PCV based on the old model. Update 10/05/21(Probably the last one): Some models got updated, like fixes and tweaks. Adjusted "Blue Shift Otis model" and a better looking PCV world model, plus fixed "bshift scientist and scientist_cower" (as Walter's teeth in this case). Added new HD gibs and a new medkit model. Update 12/20/19 (almost one year isn't it?): Fixed 357 reload sounds, changed Controller model to a better one, fixed "intro_regular" skin tone on the arms and hands, changed "ba_holo" head model to the old HD one (a "downgrade" but it's more efficient than that), new high quality textures for Bullsquid (except for the eyes), fixed "v_displacer" for Decay, added "BACKUP.txt" for the ones who want the original LD models back. Make sure to overwrite the original "miniturret.mdl" back to your files. Update 05/01/18: Removed DGF's turrets and sentry models with the Besli's Sentry and Toadie's Turret and changed the credits. Update 26/12/18: Updated credits, some models and added Decay file to complete the GoldSrc offical anthology, even though it was never released on PC officially. I want to show this pack in the spirit of the original Half Life rather than have HL2 look alike, I would recommend disabling the HD Pack to have another enjoyable and elegant experience. I was going to upload on Half Life's 20th anniversary but my videocard was broken and I got a new one in this month, but I didn't forget to celebrate it unlike Valve, and I decided to upload as a christmas present. Most of these models where edited by myself and and obligatorily credit those who worked hard and with the total effort in them. I did a mission to make a better one and occasionally go even further beyond ( Plus Ultra!). Trusty Crowbar and R1chard? Don't even get me started. I know there's some packs made by the other people such as the one made by LongNange, but with a more complex point of view, most models are messy and have poor quality textures, causing inconsistencies and sometimes smoothing problems. To begin with, this was based on the lost Marphy Black's "Unofficial High Definition 2 Pack" (seen here: ) and so, I decided (and definitely try) to follow the same example as him in his "Two C's and a Q" which stands for Compatibility, Consistency, and Quality. However, not just a simple improved model pack but also bonus enhancements such as menu music, improved quality image, fixed maps and proper Half Life OST for Blue Shift (directly from the Dreamcast version). Hello ladies and gentleman from Moddb! I'm here again to release the "High Definition 2 Pack"! What is it? It's a full replacement models for Half Life, Opposing Force and Blue Shift exclusively for Steam, which consists enhanced models made by some of the good ol' authors in the Half Life community. ![]()
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