CLASSIFIED

Blue Shift 2

A Half-Life 2 mod

OVERVIEW:

You play, once again, as Barney Calhoun, security guard, survivor, rebel. Play through the events immediately proceeding Half-life 2. Multiplayer will not be done until after the single player, if at all.

EXPECTED RELEASE DATES:

Pre-alpha: 1.1.2007

Alpha: 7.4.2007

Private Beta: 9.12.2007

Public Beta: 12.1.2007

Release: 12.24.2007

TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED (a member may fill multiple posts):

Team Supervisor

Mapping Supervisor

Modeling Supervisor

Coding Supervisor

PR Manager

Mappers (3)

Level Designers (3)

Modelers (3)

Textures/Skinners (2)

Music Creator (1)

Sound Mixers (2)

Voice actors (many)

F/X Coder

Weapons/Vehicles Coders (2)

AI Coders (3)

CHARACTERS:

Barney Calhoun: (as player) former Black Mesa security guard, he has now joined the simmering revolt. He cries out for more action to be taken, but also is waiting for Freeman to strike the final blow. He is always optimistic, and has many friendships in the resistance and many enemies among the collaborators. He is highly regarded by both Kleiner and Eli Vance, and is sort of an uncle to Alyx. always has a joke or pun ready, and has a strong liking for beer.

Dr. Kleiner: Typical inept genius, he owns a pet headcrab from Black Mesa. Has no combat skills, and usually hides from the Combine. Seen at a few plot points.

Eli Vance: Another Black Mesa survivor, he is tired of waiting for Freeman, and wants only to evacuate citizens. Constantly worried about his daughter,

Alyx Vance: wants to forget about waiting for Freeman and wants to start a war NOW.

G-Man: Only speaks at entrance and exit. Observable throughout game.

WEAPONS:

* brought from Black Mesa

** Or similar rifle. An M1 Garand might work...

PLOT

CHAPTERS

Episode 1:

A Rude Awakening

To the Lab!

...and Pass the ammunition

Ravenholm

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Episode 2:

The Ashes

Desert Eagle

A Train to the West

City 17

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Episode 3:

Penetration

Components

Assassination Attempt

Point Insertion

The preceding portion of the document may be released publicly, for the procurement of assistance and the development of interest in the project. Further sections of this document, containing plot details, level drafts, and script, may not be released until the portions they describe are released publicly.