Half-Life 2 - Revision history

TheExplodingBarrel at 01:54, 30 November 2023

2023-11-30T01:54:11Z

TheExplodingBarrel at 15:52, 15 August 2023

2023-08-15T15:52:37Z

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	[[File:Hl2anaconda-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|He will then proceed to rather inadvisably flick the cylinder shut...]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|He will then proceed to rather inadvisably flick the cylinder shut...]]
	[[File:Hl2anaconda-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and give it a nice, if impossible, spin; this appears to have been done purely to extend the reload animation.]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and give it a nice, if impossible, spin; this appears to have been done purely to extend the reload animation.]]
	[[File:Hl2anaconda-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|An Anaconda and a .357 ammo box on the ground. The world model for the Anaconda is simply just a retextured version of ''Half-Life'''s model; it also includes a grip medallion which isn't present on the view model, and the ~~markings~~ on the barrel ~~actualy~~ says "Colt Anaconda". The rounds in the ammo box are also of note, as they have silver colored cases with soft point bullets and are about the size of the revolver's entire cylinder.]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|An Anaconda and a .357 ammo box on the ground. The world model for the Anaconda is simply just a retextured version of ''Half-Life'''s model; it also includes a grip medallion which isn't present on the view model, and the marking on the barrel actually says "Colt Anaconda". The rounds in the ammo box are also of note, as they have silver colored cases with soft point bullets and are about the size of the revolver's entire cylinder.]]
	[[File:HL2-revolver-comparison.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A side profile of the Colt's viewmodel in an external model viewer. Note the Colt Python Elite markings on the barrel; the extractor rod also does not match either the Python's or Anaconda's.]]		[[File:HL2-revolver-comparison.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A side profile of the Colt's viewmodel in an external model viewer. Note the Colt Python Elite markings on the barrel; the extractor rod also does not match either the Python's or Anaconda's.]]
	[[File:HL2 Coltcasings.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|When reloading, the ejected cases will drop on the ground instead of having them simply disappear. Due to the game only having one pistol-caliber casing model, they look much different than those ejected and loaded in the viewmodel.]]		[[File:HL2 Coltcasings.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|When reloading, the ejected cases will drop on the ground instead of having them simply disappear. Due to the game only having one pistol-caliber casing model, they look much different than those ejected and loaded in the viewmodel.]]
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	[[File:Hl2mp7-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|45 rounds later, Gordon reloads...]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|45 rounds later, Gordon reloads...]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and slaps in a new mag. The magazine actually stays completely stationary within the gun, and Gordon just slaps the bottom of the grip, however this is not very noticeable considering that the bottom of the grip is almost always offscreen. The charging handle is also never pulled.]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and slaps in a new mag. The magazine actually stays completely stationary within the gun, and Gordon just slaps the bottom of the grip, however this is not very noticeable considering that the bottom of the grip is almost always offscreen. The charging handle is also never pulled.]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Firing a grenade from ~~his~~ MP7. Note that the grenade appears to come out of the center of the screen, and that the back of the grenade appears to have had something ''really'' bad happen to it.]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Firing a grenade from the MP7. Note that the grenade appears to come out of the center of the screen, and that the back of the grenade appears to have had something ''really'' bad happen to it.]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grenade explodes on impact.]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grenade explodes on impact.]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Gordon looks at an MP7, one of its grenades, and a box of 4.6mm ammunition. Note that the MP7 appears to have some rather strange proportions, as the rear grip appears to have been moved back and lowered slightly, done to reuse animations for the cut [[MP5K]], which was originally meant to be the SMG. Also note that the ammo box claims that it holds 20 rounds (even though it looks like it could fit at least a hundred), but actually gives Gordon 45 rounds; the amount of ammo the MP7 pickup gives you is also of note, as it varies depending on difficulty and the enemy that dropped it. The grenade appears to have been based on the 20x28mm grenades used by the OICW, in yet another remnant (although the model is not the same one that was used when the in-game OICW could still fire grenades).]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Gordon looks at an MP7, one of its grenades, and a box of 4.6mm ammunition. Note that the MP7 appears to have some rather strange proportions, as the rear grip appears to have been moved back and lowered slightly, done to reuse animations for the cut [[MP5K]], which was originally meant to be the SMG. Also note that the ammo box claims that it holds 20 rounds (even though it looks like it could fit at least a hundred), but actually gives Gordon 45 rounds; the amount of ammo the MP7 pickup gives you is also of note, as it varies depending on difficulty and the enemy that dropped it. The grenade appears to have been based on the 20x28mm grenades used by the OICW, in yet another remnant (although the model is not the same one that was used when the in-game OICW could still fire grenades).]]

Pyr0m4n14c: /* Heckler & Koch USP Match */ That's one long level title.

2023-05-02T13:32:58Z

Heckler & Koch USP Match: That's one long level title.

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	=Handguns=		=Handguns=
	==Heckler & Koch USP Match==		==Heckler & Koch USP Match==
	Named the "9mm Pistol" in-game, the [[Heckler & Koch USP Match]] is the standard issue sidearm of the Combine's "Civil Protection" police force. It is first seen wielded by a guard in the train station and is soon after used against Gordon as he flees across the rooftops in the chapter "Point Insertion". Later, at the beginning of "Route Kanal, one can be taken from a slain CP and then used throughout the game. Compared to the [[Glock]] from the first game, it is noticeably less accurate, but its fire rate is no longer restricted, being able to fire as fast as the player can tap the fire button. Although it becomes largely obsolete against most enemies after the first few chapters, its decent accuracy, rate of fire, and high capacity make it suitable for a variety of applications, such as attacking weak but difficult to hit enemies like Headcrabs and Manhacks and setting explosive barrels on fire from a distance. Despite it using standard 15-round magazines (with finger-rest floorplates like in the picture below), it holds 18 rounds like the extended magazines that are meant to be used in conjunction with H&K's "jet-funnel" extended mag-wells. Oddly, while it can be found in many supply caches and beside civilian corpses, Resistance members are never actually seen using it.		Named the "9mm Pistol" in-game, the [[Heckler & Koch USP Match]] is the standard issue sidearm of the Combine's "Civil Protection" police force. It is first seen wielded by a guard in the train station and is soon after used against Gordon as he flees across the rooftops in the chapter "Point Insertion". Later, at the beginning of "Route Kanal", one can be taken from a slain CP and then used throughout the game. Compared to the [[Glock]] from the first game, it is noticeably less accurate, but its fire rate is no longer restricted, being able to fire as fast as the player can tap the fire button. Although it becomes largely obsolete against most enemies after the first few chapters, its decent accuracy, rate of fire, and high capacity make it suitable for a variety of applications, such as attacking weak but difficult to hit enemies like Headcrabs and Manhacks and setting explosive barrels on fire from a distance. Despite it using standard 15-round magazines (with finger-rest floorplates like in the picture below), it holds 18 rounds like the extended magazines that are meant to be used in conjunction with H&K's "jet-funnel" extended mag-wells. Oddly, while it can be found in many supply caches and beside civilian corpses, Resistance members are never actually seen using it.

	Early versions of the game had a bug which allowed the player to "charge" a shot by holding down both the primary and secondary fire buttons at once, resulting in a shotgun-like spread of multiple bullets; this was fixed in ''Episode Two'' and in the May 26th, 2010 update for the base game and ''Episode One''.		Early versions of the game had a bug which allowed the player to "charge" a shot by holding down both the primary and secondary fire buttons at once, resulting in a shotgun-like spread of multiple bullets; this was fixed in ''Episode Two'' and in the May 26th, 2010 update for the base game and ''Episode One''.

TheExplodingBarrel at 10:47, 2 May 2023

2023-05-02T10:47:41Z

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Kadorhal: /* Emplacement Gun */ it has the same source as the pulse rifle, the big bulky crescent-shaped magazine

2023-04-17T19:58:40Z

Emplacement Gun: it has the same source as the pulse rifle, the big bulky crescent-shaped magazine

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	[[File:Hl2ar2-16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|He then proceeds to shoot a flare at an Overwatch Soldier; this proves to be rather ineffective. The OSIPR's secondary fire and reload animations are lifted directly from the IRifle; on a related note, the IRifle does not actually have a reload animation, with each round from the ammo reserve being loaded one-by-one at an incredibly slow pace.]]		[[File:Hl2ar2-16.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|He then proceeds to shoot a flare at an Overwatch Soldier; this proves to be rather ineffective. The OSIPR's secondary fire and reload animations are lifted directly from the IRifle; on a related note, the IRifle does not actually have a reload animation, with each round from the ammo reserve being loaded one-by-one at an incredibly slow pace.]]
	===Emplacement Gun===		===Emplacement Gun===
	A machine gun variation of the OSIPR, known as the "Emplacement Gun" can be found in various points throughout the game as, predictably enough, an emplaced machine gun. It has infinite ammunition ~~(despite not having any visible source of ammunition),~~ and a faster rate of fire than the OSIPR. It also seems to lack any sort of trigger mechanism.		A machine gun variation of the OSIPR, known as the "Emplacement Gun" can be found in various points throughout the game as, predictably enough, an emplaced machine gun. It has infinite ammunition and a faster rate of fire than the OSIPR. It also seems to lack any sort of trigger mechanism.
	[[File:Hl2emplacement-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Taking a look at the left side of the Emplacement Gun. Note the OSIPR magazine that has no ammunition feeding to the gun at all.]]		[[File:Hl2emplacement-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Taking a look at the left side of the Emplacement Gun. Note the OSIPR magazine that has no ammunition feeding to the gun at all.]]
	[[File:Hl2emplacement-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The other side of the Emplacement Gun. Note the [[HK]]-style 0-1 fire selector on the reciever.]]		[[File:Hl2emplacement-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The other side of the Emplacement Gun. Note the [[HK]]-style 0-1 fire selector on the reciever.]]

Pustelga7: /* Alyx Vance's pistol */

2023-03-13T22:24:55Z

Alyx Vance's pistol

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	==Alyx Vance's pistol==		==Alyx Vance's pistol==
	Alyx Vance wields a custom, unnamed pistol in ''Half-Life 2'' and its following episodes. The pistol does not appear to be based on any known firearm, but it is implied that it is the same pistol that appears in ''[[Half-Life: Alyx]]'', which is a [[Para-Ordnance LDA]]; however, there are multiple differences between the two, such as it lacking most of the upgrades from that game and is equipped with an extended magazine, which was explicitly cut from ''Alyx''. It uses the same sound effects as the USP Match, but it was given unique sounds in ''Episode One''; this was not changed in the base game.		Alyx Vance (voiced by [[Merle Dandridge]]) wields a custom, unnamed pistol in ''Half-Life 2'' and its following episodes. The pistol does not appear to be based on any known firearm, but it is implied that it is the same pistol that appears in ''[[Half-Life: Alyx]]'', which is a [[Para-Ordnance LDA]]; however, there are multiple differences between the two, such as it lacking most of the upgrades from that game and is equipped with an extended magazine, which was explicitly cut from ''Alyx''. It uses the same sound effects as the USP Match, but it was given unique sounds in ''Episode One''; this was not changed in the base game.

	Originally, it had the ability to change into an SMG and a carbine - the rear of the pistol's top would extend out backwards to form a stock, and the forend would extend forwards and have a foregrip unfold from it. When changing from SMG to rifle, the barrel shroud would form a barrel extension and the stock would extend even more. While this feature was cut, the animations can still be found in the game's files.		Originally, it had the ability to change into an SMG and a carbine - the rear of the pistol's top would extend out backwards to form a stock, and the forend would extend forwards and have a foregrip unfold from it. When changing from SMG to rifle, the barrel shroud would form a barrel extension and the stock would extend even more. While this feature was cut, the animations can still be found in the game's files.

TheExplodingBarrel: /* Winchester Model 1886 */

2023-02-19T11:18:39Z

Winchester Model 1886

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	==Winchester Model 1886==		==Winchester Model 1886==
	The [[Winchester Model 1886]] is used by Father Grigori in the chapter "We Don't Go To Ravenholm...". While the model is very low-detail, it can be identified as an 1886 by the loading gate. In the leaked beta for ''Half-Life 2'', Grigori's Winchester [https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki~~/Grigori#/media~~/File:Monk_model_leak.jpg has a longer barrel and magazine tube]. However, this was shortened for the final product. In what is likely another case of mistaking the magazine tube for a barrel, the rifle in-game only holds two rounds, despite its real life counterpart holding up to 9 rounds in the tubular magazine; it is also internally coded to fire .357 Magnum, which the Winchester 1886 is not available in. It is referred to in the game's files as "Annabelle", although it is never directly referred to in-game.		The [[Winchester Model 1886]] is used by Father Grigori in the chapter "We Don't Go To Ravenholm...". While the model is very low-detail, it can be identified as an 1886 by the loading gate. In the leaked beta for ''Half-Life 2'', Grigori's Winchester [https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/File:Monk_model_leak.jpg has a longer barrel and magazine tube]. However, this was shortened for the final product. In what is likely another case of mistaking the magazine tube for a barrel, the rifle in-game only holds two rounds, despite its real life counterpart holding up to 9 rounds in the tubular magazine; it is also internally coded to fire .357 Magnum, which the Winchester 1886 is not available in. It is referred to in the game's files as "Annabelle", although it is never directly referred to in-game.

	Like Alyx's pistol, Annabelle can be spawned through the developer's console using the code "give weapon_annabelle", or by using [https://youtu.be/FFqm1XHQ6XM some] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCe7nW4YXwQ glitches]. Because it wasn't intended to be usable, the view model is identical to the SPAS-12's and the animations are riddled with glitches.		Like Alyx's pistol, Annabelle can be spawned through the developer's console using the code "give weapon_annabelle", or by using [https://youtu.be/FFqm1XHQ6XM some] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCe7nW4YXwQ glitches]. Because it wasn't intended to be usable, the view model is identical to the SPAS-12's and the animations are riddled with glitches.
	[[File:Winchester 1886.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1886 - .45-70 Government]]		[[File:Winchester 1886.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Winchester Model 1886 - .45-70 Government]]
	[[File:1892.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|In-game model for "Annabelle". Its textures ~~are~~ are identical on each side of the rifle as it possesses a loading gate on both sides of the receiver.]]		[[File:1892.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|In-game model for "Annabelle". Its textures are identical on each side of the rifle as it possesses a loading gate on both sides of the receiver.]]
	[[File:Hl21886-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Father Grigori holds his Winchester Model 1886.]]		[[File:Hl21886-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Father Grigori holds his Winchester Model 1886.]]
	[[File:Hl21886-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Grigori fires his rifle, which produces far more recoil than what a rifle in .357 should. Also note that it ejects shotgun shells for some reason.]]		[[File:Hl21886-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Grigori fires his rifle, which produces far more recoil than what a rifle in .357 should. Also note that it ejects shotgun shells for some reason.]]

WaltherWhiteCook: /* Winchester Model 1886 */

2023-02-19T11:11:08Z

Winchester Model 1886

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	==Winchester Model 1886==		==Winchester Model 1886==
	The [[Winchester Model 1886]] is used by Father Grigori in the chapter "We Don't Go To Ravenholm...". While the model is very low-detail, it can be identified as an 1886 by the loading gate. In what is likely another case of mistaking the magazine tube for a barrel, it only holds two rounds, despite its real life counterpart holding up to 9 rounds in the tubular magazine; it is also internally coded to fire .357 Magnum, which the Winchester 1886 is not available in. It is referred to in the game's files as "Annabelle", although it is never directly referred to in-game.		The [[Winchester Model 1886]] is used by Father Grigori in the chapter "We Don't Go To Ravenholm...". While the model is very low-detail, it can be identified as an 1886 by the loading gate. In the leaked beta for ''Half-Life 2'', Grigori's Winchester [https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/Grigori#/media/File:Monk_model_leak.jpg has a longer barrel and magazine tube]. However, this was shortened for the final product. In what is likely another case of mistaking the magazine tube for a barrel, the rifle in-game only holds two rounds, despite its real life counterpart holding up to 9 rounds in the tubular magazine; it is also internally coded to fire .357 Magnum, which the Winchester 1886 is not available in. It is referred to in the game's files as "Annabelle", although it is never directly referred to in-game.

	Like Alyx's pistol, Annabelle can be spawned through the developer's console using the code "give weapon_annabelle", or by using [https://youtu.be/FFqm1XHQ6XM some] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCe7nW4YXwQ glitches]. Because it wasn't intended to be usable, the view model is identical to the SPAS-12's and the animations are riddled with glitches.		Like Alyx's pistol, Annabelle can be spawned through the developer's console using the code "give weapon_annabelle", or by using [https://youtu.be/FFqm1XHQ6XM some] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCe7nW4YXwQ glitches]. Because it wasn't intended to be usable, the view model is identical to the SPAS-12's and the animations are riddled with glitches.

WaltherWhiteCook: /* Colt Anaconda */ i think a later update added this feature

2023-02-16T21:09:27Z

Colt Anaconda: i think a later update added this feature

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	[[File:Hl2anaconda-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Gordon looks at an Anaconda and a .357 ammo box. The world model for the Anaconda is just a retextured version of ''Half-Life'''s model; it also includes a grip medallion which isn't present on the view model, and the markings on the barrel actualy says "Colt Anaconda", unlike the view model. The rounds in the ammo box are also of note, as they have silver colored cases with soft point bullets and the rounds themselves are about the size of the revolver's entire cylinder.]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|Gordon looks at an Anaconda and a .357 ammo box. The world model for the Anaconda is just a retextured version of ''Half-Life'''s model; it also includes a grip medallion which isn't present on the view model, and the markings on the barrel actualy says "Colt Anaconda", unlike the view model. The rounds in the ammo box are also of note, as they have silver colored cases with soft point bullets and the rounds themselves are about the size of the revolver's entire cylinder.]]
	[[File:HL2-revolver-comparison.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Side profile of the Colt's viewmodel. Note the Colt Python Elite markings on the barrel, despite the revolver more closely resembling an Anaconda.]]		[[File:HL2-revolver-comparison.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Side profile of the Colt's viewmodel. Note the Colt Python Elite markings on the barrel, despite the revolver more closely resembling an Anaconda.]]
			[[File:HL2 Coltcasings.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|When reloading, the game will always drop six .45 ACP casings to the ground as an attempt to simulate the Colt Anaconda's spent cartridges being ejected.]]

	==Alyx Vance's pistol==		==Alyx Vance's pistol==

TheExplodingBarrel: /* Alyx Vance's pistol */

2022-12-16T05:19:17Z

Alyx Vance's pistol

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	While not intended to be used by the player, PC players can use the console command "give weapon_alyxgun" to acquire it. The weapon lacks a viewmodel (it uses the world model, as evidenced by the model constantly clipping through the player's view or changing the "viewmodel_fov" with a higher increment than the default). The weapon has a 30 round magazine and can switch between fully-automatic and semi-automatic modes; the semi-auto mode sounds like a 3-round burst, but still only fires 1 shot.		While not intended to be used by the player, PC players can use the console command "give weapon_alyxgun" to acquire it. The weapon lacks a viewmodel (it uses the world model, as evidenced by the model constantly clipping through the player's view or changing the "viewmodel_fov" with a higher increment than the default). The weapon has a 30 round magazine and can switch between fully-automatic and semi-automatic modes; the semi-auto mode sounds like a 3-round burst, but still only fires 1 shot.
	[[File:Alyx_Gun_model.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|The model for Alyx's sidearm.]]		[[File:Alyx_Gun_model.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|The model for Alyx's sidearm.]]
			[[File:Hl2alyxgun-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Alyx holding her pistol in ''Episode One''.]]
			[[File:Hl2alyxgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Shortly afterwards, she fires her pistol at some Combine Soldiers rappelling down some buildings.]]
			[[File:Hl2alyxgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|She reloads her gun as Gordon finishes reloading his SMG; like all weapon world models in ''Half-Life 2'', the magazine in her pistol is not animated and stays within the gun at all times.]]
	[[File:Hl2alyxgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A rebel at Black Mesa East watches some Vortigaunts power a generator while holding Alyx's gun; this is likely a developer oversight.]]		[[File:Hl2alyxgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A rebel at Black Mesa East watches some Vortigaunts power a generator while holding Alyx's gun; this is likely a developer oversight.]]
	[[File:HL2 AlyxGunPromo.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A promotional image of ''Half-Life 2: Episode One'' featuring Alyx brandishing her pistol.]]		[[File:HL2 AlyxGunPromo.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A promotional image of ''Half-Life 2: Episode One'' featuring Alyx brandishing her pistol.]]

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	[[File:Hl2anaconda-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|He will then proceed to rather inadvisably flick the cylinder shut...]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|He will then proceed to rather inadvisably flick the cylinder shut...]]
	[[File:Hl2anaconda-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and give it a nice, if impossible, spin; this appears to have been done purely to extend the reload animation.]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and give it a nice, if impossible, spin; this appears to have been done purely to extend the reload animation.]]
	[[File:Hl2anaconda-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|An Anaconda and a .357 ammo box on the ground. The world model for the Anaconda is simply just a retextured version of ''Half-Life'''s model; it also includes a grip medallion which isn't present on the view model, and the ~~markings~~ on the barrel ~~actualy~~ says "Colt Anaconda". The rounds in the ammo box are also of note, as they have silver colored cases with soft point bullets and are about the size of the revolver's entire cylinder.]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-9.jpg\|thumb\|none\|601px\|An Anaconda and a .357 ammo box on the ground. The world model for the Anaconda is simply just a retextured version of ''Half-Life'''s model; it also includes a grip medallion which isn't present on the view model, and the marking on the barrel actually says "Colt Anaconda". The rounds in the ammo box are also of note, as they have silver colored cases with soft point bullets and are about the size of the revolver's entire cylinder.]]
	[[File:HL2-revolver-comparison.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A side profile of the Colt's viewmodel in an external model viewer. Note the Colt Python Elite markings on the barrel; the extractor rod also does not match either the Python's or Anaconda's.]]		[[File:HL2-revolver-comparison.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A side profile of the Colt's viewmodel in an external model viewer. Note the Colt Python Elite markings on the barrel; the extractor rod also does not match either the Python's or Anaconda's.]]
	[[File:HL2 Coltcasings.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|When reloading, the ejected cases will drop on the ground instead of having them simply disappear. Due to the game only having one pistol-caliber casing model, they look much different than those ejected and loaded in the viewmodel.]]		[[File:HL2 Coltcasings.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|When reloading, the ejected cases will drop on the ground instead of having them simply disappear. Due to the game only having one pistol-caliber casing model, they look much different than those ejected and loaded in the viewmodel.]]
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	[[File:Hl2mp7-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|45 rounds later, Gordon reloads...]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|45 rounds later, Gordon reloads...]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and slaps in a new mag. The magazine actually stays completely stationary within the gun, and Gordon just slaps the bottom of the grip, however this is not very noticeable considering that the bottom of the grip is almost always offscreen. The charging handle is also never pulled.]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|...and slaps in a new mag. The magazine actually stays completely stationary within the gun, and Gordon just slaps the bottom of the grip, however this is not very noticeable considering that the bottom of the grip is almost always offscreen. The charging handle is also never pulled.]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Firing a grenade from ~~his~~ MP7. Note that the grenade appears to come out of the center of the screen, and that the back of the grenade appears to have had something ''really'' bad happen to it.]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Firing a grenade from the MP7. Note that the grenade appears to come out of the center of the screen, and that the back of the grenade appears to have had something ''really'' bad happen to it.]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grenade explodes on impact.]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-7.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grenade explodes on impact.]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Gordon looks at an MP7, one of its grenades, and a box of 4.6mm ammunition. Note that the MP7 appears to have some rather strange proportions, as the rear grip appears to have been moved back and lowered slightly, done to reuse animations for the cut [[MP5K]], which was originally meant to be the SMG. Also note that the ammo box claims that it holds 20 rounds (even though it looks like it could fit at least a hundred), but actually gives Gordon 45 rounds; the amount of ammo the MP7 pickup gives you is also of note, as it varies depending on difficulty and the enemy that dropped it. The grenade appears to have been based on the 20x28mm grenades used by the OICW, in yet another remnant (although the model is not the same one that was used when the in-game OICW could still fire grenades).]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-8.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Gordon looks at an MP7, one of its grenades, and a box of 4.6mm ammunition. Note that the MP7 appears to have some rather strange proportions, as the rear grip appears to have been moved back and lowered slightly, done to reuse animations for the cut [[MP5K]], which was originally meant to be the SMG. Also note that the ammo box claims that it holds 20 rounds (even though it looks like it could fit at least a hundred), but actually gives Gordon 45 rounds; the amount of ammo the MP7 pickup gives you is also of note, as it varies depending on difficulty and the enemy that dropped it. The grenade appears to have been based on the 20x28mm grenades used by the OICW, in yet another remnant (although the model is not the same one that was used when the in-game OICW could still fire grenades).]]

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	While not intended to be used by the player, PC players can use the console command "give weapon_alyxgun" to acquire it. The weapon lacks a viewmodel (it uses the world model, as evidenced by the model constantly clipping through the player's view or changing the "viewmodel_fov" with a higher increment than the default). The weapon has a 30 round magazine and can switch between fully-automatic and semi-automatic modes; the semi-auto mode sounds like a 3-round burst, but still only fires 1 shot.		While not intended to be used by the player, PC players can use the console command "give weapon_alyxgun" to acquire it. The weapon lacks a viewmodel (it uses the world model, as evidenced by the model constantly clipping through the player's view or changing the "viewmodel_fov" with a higher increment than the default). The weapon has a 30 round magazine and can switch between fully-automatic and semi-automatic modes; the semi-auto mode sounds like a 3-round burst, but still only fires 1 shot.
	[[File:Alyx_Gun_model.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|The model for Alyx's sidearm.]]		[[File:Alyx_Gun_model.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|The model for Alyx's sidearm.]]
			[[File:Hl2alyxgun-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Alyx holding her pistol in ''Episode One''.]]
			[[File:Hl2alyxgun-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Shortly afterwards, she fires her pistol at some Combine Soldiers rappelling down some buildings.]]
			[[File:Hl2alyxgun-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|She reloads her gun as Gordon finishes reloading his SMG; like all weapon world models in ''Half-Life 2'', the magazine in her pistol is not animated and stays within the gun at all times.]]
	[[File:Hl2alyxgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A rebel at Black Mesa East watches some Vortigaunts power a generator while holding Alyx's gun; this is likely a developer oversight.]]		[[File:Hl2alyxgun-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A rebel at Black Mesa East watches some Vortigaunts power a generator while holding Alyx's gun; this is likely a developer oversight.]]
	[[File:HL2 AlyxGunPromo.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A promotional image of ''Half-Life 2: Episode One'' featuring Alyx brandishing her pistol.]]		[[File:HL2 AlyxGunPromo.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A promotional image of ''Half-Life 2: Episode One'' featuring Alyx brandishing her pistol.]]

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	==Colt Anaconda==		==Colt Anaconda==
	Though the ".357 Magnum" has the HUD icon and markings of a [[Colt Python Elite]], the gun is actually modelled after the [[Colt Anaconda]]. It is first acquired in a Civil Protection outpost in the chapter "Water Hazard". It's powerful, accurate, and can kill ~~many lower end enemies~~ in one shot and ~~most of the higher end ones~~ with a well placed shot to the head. Its accuracy makes it effective at long range if the suit zoom is utilized: simply zoom in on an enemy's head, quickly zoom out, and fire. However, ammunition is very limited at only two spare cylinders' worth, and resupply is relatively infrequent, which means it has to be used sparingly.		Though the ".357 Magnum" has the HUD icon and markings of a [[Colt Python Elite]], the gun is actually modelled after the [[Colt Anaconda]]. It is first acquired in a Civil Protection outpost in the chapter "Water Hazard". It's powerful, accurate, and can kill Civil Protection units in one shot and Overwatch Soldiers and Elites with a well placed shot to the head. Its accuracy makes it effective at long range if the suit zoom is utilized: simply zoom in on an enemy's head, quickly zoom out, and fire. However, ammunition is very limited at only two spare cylinders' worth, and resupply is relatively infrequent, which means it has to be used sparingly.
	[[File:Colt_Anaconda_HQ.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt Anaconda - .44 Magnum]]		[[File:Colt_Anaconda_HQ.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|Colt Anaconda - .44 Magnum]]
	[[File:Hl2anaconda-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Equipping the Anadonda.]]		[[File:Hl2anaconda-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Equipping the Anadonda.]]
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	=Submachine Guns=		=Submachine Guns=
	==Heckler & Koch ~~MP7 Prototype~~==		==Heckler & Koch PDW==
	The second [[Heckler & Koch MP7]] prototype is the main weapon for Resistance members and most Combine Soldiers, and is also issued to Civil Protection teams in volatile situations. Gordon can first acquire the gun from CP officers wielding the SMG in "Route Kanal". It is modeled with no fire selector, two protruding barrels, and a full top rail which has fitted on an unusable Hensoldt prototype RSA red dot sight. The in-game MP7 holds 45 rounds per magazine, even though the real MP7 only comes with 20, 30 and 40-round magazines, and the in-game weapon is not modeled with an extended magazine.		The second [[Heckler & Koch MP7\|Heckler & Koch PDW]] prototype is the main weapon for Resistance members and most Combine Soldiers, and is also issued to Civil Protection teams in volatile situations. Gordon can first acquire the gun from CP officers wielding the SMG in "Route Kanal". It is modeled with no fire selector, two protruding barrels, and a full top rail which has fitted on an unusable Hensoldt prototype RSA red dot sight. The in-game MP7 holds 45 rounds per magazine, even though the real MP7 only comes with 20, 30 and 40-round magazines, and the in-game weapon is not modeled with an extended magazine.

	The MP7 comes with a secondary fire capability, which allows it to fire explosive grenade rounds. 3 grenade rounds can be carried at once, and there is no reload animation between firing, the weapon apparently carrying the entire grenade ammo pool at once and able to fire them semi-automatically. The MP7's model does not feature any mounted grenade launcher; instead, the grenades seem to be fired out of the second barrel above the normal gun barrel, which itself is also smaller in diameter than the grenades it fires. The MP7 itself is also too small to plausibly contain a launcher, let alone storage for three grenades and a semi-automatic feed system for them.		The MP7 comes with a secondary fire capability, which allows it to fire explosive grenade rounds. 3 grenade rounds can be carried at once, and there is no reload animation between firing, the weapon apparently carrying the entire grenade ammo pool at once and able to fire them semi-automatically. The MP7's model does not feature any mounted grenade launcher; instead, the grenades seem to be fired out of the second barrel above the normal gun barrel, which itself is also smaller in diameter than the grenades it fires. The MP7 itself is also too small to plausibly contain a launcher, let alone storage for three grenades and a semi-automatic feed system for them.

	These abilities are uncharacteristic of the MP7, but ''are'' characteristic of the [[XM29 OICW]] (which was originally the Combine's standard issue automatic weapon, the role the MP7 now fills). Given the correlation, it can be surmised that when the developers opted to use the MP7 as the generic automatic weapon, they grafted the OICW's grenade launcher capability onto it to make it more useful.		These abilities are uncharacteristic of the MP7, but ''are'' characteristic of the [[XM29 OICW]] (which was originally the Combine's standard issue automatic weapon, the role the MP7 now fills). Given the correlation, it can be surmised that when the developers opted to use the MP7 as the generic automatic weapon, they grafted the OICW's grenade launcher capability onto it to make it more useful, as well as to create a connection to the previous game's [[MP5SD]].
	[[File:H&K PDW.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Heckler & Koch PDW (2nd prototype) - 4.6x30mm]]		[[File:H&K PDW.jpg\|thumb\|none\|450px\|Heckler & Koch PDW (2nd prototype) - 4.6x30mm]]
	[[File:Hl2mp7-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Gordon pulling out the MP7.]]		[[File:Hl2mp7-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Gordon pulling out the MP7.]]
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	=Rifles=		=Rifles=
	==Overwatch Standard Issue Pulse Rifle==		==Overwatch Standard Issue Pulse Rifle==
	The Overwatch Standard Issue Pulse Rifle (~~often referred to~~ as the AR2, in reference to its internal name) is a fictional weapon mainly used by the Combine. It fires powerful pulse energy rounds from 30-round pulse plugs. Its secondary fire mode is a dark energy orb launcher, which launches orbs of dark energy that can disintegrate enemies. While more powerful and accurate than the MP7, it has very high recoil during sustained fire, necessitating short bursts to maintain accuracy.		The Overwatch Standard Issue Pulse Rifle (also known as the AR2, in reference to its internal name) is a fictional weapon mainly used by the Combine. It fires powerful pulse energy rounds from 30-round pulse plugs. Its secondary fire mode is a dark energy orb launcher, which launches orbs of dark energy that can disintegrate enemies. While more powerful and accurate than the MP7, it has very high recoil during sustained fire, necessitating short bursts to maintain accuracy.

	The rifle has an interesting loading system. The magazine hanging off to the side holds 2 pulse plugs (a stat based on the in-game reserve ammo count of 60 rounds), and when the gun is reloaded, a little insect leg-like manipulator grabs a new pulse plug and inserts it into the chamber; the magazine is never reloaded with more pulse plugs. As for dark energy orbs, three can be carried at a time as well, though there is no reload animation for it; like with the MP7's secondary fire, the gun appears to hold the entire secondary reserve ammunition pool at once. NPCs reload the OSIPR by visibly replacing a magazine and pulling a nonexistent left-side charging handle; this is a remnant of the [[OICW]], which was originally meant to be the AR2.		The rifle has an interesting loading system. The magazine hanging off to the side holds 2 pulse plugs (a stat based on the in-game reserve ammo count of 60 rounds), and when the gun is reloaded, a little insect leg-like manipulator grabs a new pulse plug and inserts it into the chamber; the magazine is never reloaded with more pulse plugs. As for dark energy orbs, three can be carried at a time as well, though there is no reload animation for it; like with the MP7's secondary fire, the gun appears to hold the entire secondary reserve ammunition pool at once. NPCs reload the OSIPR by visibly replacing a magazine and pulling a nonexistent left-side charging handle; this is a remnant of the [[OICW]], which was originally meant to be the AR2.
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	[[File:Hl2at4-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The other end of the launcher, showing off the weirdly flared-out muzzle, a side-effect of it being the wrong way round.]]		[[File:Hl2at4-2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The other end of the launcher, showing off the weirdly flared-out muzzle, a side-effect of it being the wrong way round.]]
	[[File:Hl2at4-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''"Now, who's going to be the lucky one to carry it into combat?"''<br>''"Ah, yes! Gordon Freeman! Couldn't have asked for a finer volunteer!"''<br>Some of the AT4's markings can still be seen, such as the "fire like this" diagram.]]		[[File:Hl2at4-3.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|''"Now, who's going to be the lucky one to carry it into combat?"''<br>''"Ah, yes! Gordon Freeman! Couldn't have asked for a finer volunteer!"''<br>Some of the AT4's markings can still be seen, such as the "fire like this" diagram.]]
	[[File:Hl2at4-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Having dealt with a pesky conveniently-timed Gunship, Gordon takes a closer look at the "RPG"~~, as it is called in-game~~, beginning with a rather awkward draw animation.]]		[[File:Hl2at4-4.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Having dealt with a pesky conveniently-timed Gunship, Gordon takes a closer look at the "RPG", beginning with a rather awkward draw animation.]]
	[[File:Hl2at4-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Once the drawing animation is complete, the laser will turn on. Gordon holds the launcher with his left hand on the pistol grip, and his right hand is presumably holding the launcher's tube directly, rather like how an actual AT4 is held; considering that it now has a proper gripstock, why he doesn't use his right hand on the pistol grip and his left on the cylindrical portion of the gripstock is unclear.]]		[[File:Hl2at4-5.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Once the drawing animation is complete, the laser will turn on. Gordon holds the launcher with his left hand on the pistol grip, and his right hand is presumably holding the launcher's tube directly, rather like how an actual AT4 is held; considering that it now has a proper gripstock, why he doesn't use his right hand on the pistol grip and his left on the cylindrical portion of the gripstock is unclear.]]
	[[File:Hl2at4-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Launching a rocket.]]		[[File:Hl2at4-6.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|Launching a rocket.]]
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	==ATK SLAM==		==ATK SLAM==
	The [[SLAM]] was originally cut from ''Half-Life 2'', but was later reimplemented in ''Half-Life 2: Deathmatch'' ~~where it~~ has two modes of operation - ~~it can be used~~ as a laser tripmine to set up ambushes, or ~~can be used as~~ remotely detonated ~~explosives~~, ~~similarly to~~ the Satchel Charges from the original ''[[Half-Life]]''. The player can carry a total of 5 SLAMs at once.		The [[SLAM]] was originally cut from ''Half-Life 2'', but was later reimplemented in ''Half-Life 2: Deathmatch''. It has two modes of operation - as a laser tripmine to set up ambushes, or a remotely detonated explosive, essentially taking on the roles of the Satchel Charges and Laser Tripmines from the original ''[[Half-Life]]''. The player can carry a total of 5 SLAMs at once.
	[[File:SLAM.jpg\|none\|thumb\|300px\|ATK M3 SLAM]]		[[File:SLAM.jpg\|none\|thumb\|300px\|ATK M3 SLAM]]
	[[File:Hl2slam-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The SLAM in-game.]]		[[File:Hl2slam-1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The SLAM in-game.]]
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	==Overwatch Sniper Rifle==		==Overwatch Sniper Rifle==
	The rifle used by Combine snipers is a rather odd pivot-mounted rifle ~~seemingly inspired by~~ the [[Walther WA 2000]]. While snipers appear in all the ''Half-Life 2'' games, the rifle itself is only seen in ''Episode Two''. It is very powerful, capable of killing Resistance members and most enemies in one shot. Snipers can only be taken out with explosives such as grenades.		The rifle used by Combine snipers is a rather odd pivot-mounted rifle that bears a resemblance to the [[Walther WA 2000]]. While snipers appear in all the ''Half-Life 2'' games, the rifle itself is only seen in ''Episode Two''. It is very powerful, capable of killing Resistance members and most enemies in one shot. Snipers can only be taken out with explosives such as grenades.

	In the original game, its sound effects were held over from the cut [[LAR Grizzly Big Boar]], with snipers audibly working a bolt and chambering a round; in the ''Episode'' games, the sound was changed to an electronic chargeup type sound. This was retroactively changed in the original game through a patch.		In the original game, its sound effects were held over from the cut [[LAR Grizzly Big Boar]], with snipers audibly working a bolt and chambering a round; in the ''Episode'' games, the sound was changed to an electronic chargeup type sound. This was retroactively changed in the original game through a patch.
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	==Orion Flare Gun==		==Orion Flare Gun==
	The 25mm [[Orion flare gun]] is another cut weapon that was supposed to be used by Combine soldiers and guards at Nova Prospekt. It is an older pre-1995 model of the Orion 25mm signal launcher made from metal and standard plastic blue grips. It can fire flares normally or has an alternate fire that allows it to launch flares underwater (although they do not travel very far). Unlike the real Orion signal gun, the in-game Orion is double-action ~~only~~.		The 25mm [[Orion flare gun]] is another cut weapon that was supposed to be used by Combine soldiers and guards at Nova Prospekt. It is an older pre-1995 model of the Orion 25mm signal launcher made from metal and standard plastic blue grips. It can fire flares normally or has an alternate fire that allows it to launch flares underwater (although they do not travel very far). Unlike the real Orion signal gun, the in-game Orion is double-action.
	[[File:Orion25mm.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Orion flare gun - 25mm]]		[[File:Orion25mm.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|none\|Orion flare gun - 25mm]]
	[[File:HL2Flare.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Model of the flare gun. Note the Orion logo.]]		[[File:HL2Flare.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|Model of the flare gun. Note the Orion logo.]]