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[[File:blackmesa.png|thumb|right|400px|''Black Mesa'' (2012)]] | [[File:blackmesa.png|thumb|right|400px|''Black Mesa'' (2012)]] | ||
− | '''''Black Mesa''''' (formerly '''''Black Mesa: Source''''') is a fan project aiming to produce an enhanced version of classic FPS ''[[Half-Life]]'' in the latest version of the Source engine originally created by Valve for ''Half-Life 2''. It began in 2004 when it became clear Valve's own game ''Half-Life: Source'' would be a port of the original rather than a full remake as some had speculated, and after many delays and some legal issues, ''Black Mesa'' was released on September 14, 2012. An enhanced version by the same name, using the 2013 version of Source as opposed to the original 2007 version, and including Deathmatch mode which the original release omitted, was released on Steam Greenlight on May 5th 2015. At present, both versions' singleplayer modes end immediately prior to the much-derided "Xen" segment: the developers have stated the 2012 version will ''never'' have this content released (though another fan group made an unofficial mod ''for'' the mod to add it), while more recently they have released in-progress map shots of Xen in the newer version, with a tentative release date of summer 2017: this was then delayed to December 2017, then again to an undisclosed date in 2018 with the December update instead adding new lighting effects. | + | '''''Black Mesa''''' (formerly '''''Black Mesa: Source''''') is a fan project aiming to produce an enhanced version of classic FPS ''[[Half-Life]]'' in the latest version of the Source engine originally created by Valve for ''Half-Life 2''. It began in 2004 when it became clear Valve's own game ''Half-Life: Source'' would be a port of the original rather than a full remake as some had speculated, and after many delays and some legal issues, ''Black Mesa'' was released on September 14, 2012. |
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+ | An enhanced version by the same name, using the 2013 version of Source as opposed to the original 2007 version, and including Deathmatch mode which the original release omitted, was released on Steam Greenlight on May 5th 2015. At present, both versions' singleplayer modes end immediately prior to the much-derided "Xen" segment: the developers have stated the 2012 version will ''never'' have this content released (though another fan group made an unofficial mod ''for'' the mod to add it), while more recently they have released in-progress map shots of Xen in the newer version, with a tentative release date of summer 2017: this was then delayed to December 2017, then again to an undisclosed date in 2018 with the December update instead adding new lighting effects. | ||
Alongside firearms, the game features fictional "experimental" weapons which won't be included in this page as they have no real-life counterparts. | Alongside firearms, the game features fictional "experimental" weapons which won't be included in this page as they have no real-life counterparts. | ||
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[[File:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Glock 17 (2nd Gen) - 9x19mm]] | [[File:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Glock 17 (2nd Gen) - 9x19mm]] | ||
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+ | ===Old=== | ||
[[File:GlockBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Glock in Black Mesa.]] | [[File:GlockBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Glock in Black Mesa.]] | ||
[[File:GlockreloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading; note the "19" on the slide.]] | [[File:GlockreloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading; note the "19" on the slide.]] | ||
[[File:Blackmesa glock17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idle animation. This was not the brightest idea, given the absent surfaces normally hidden when firing or reloading.]] | [[File:Blackmesa glock17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idle animation. This was not the brightest idea, given the absent surfaces normally hidden when firing or reloading.]] | ||
[[File:BM-Glock-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the third-person model, thanks to the HEV suit's zooming capability (the latter being rather out of place, since the zoom function was offered with the HEV Mark V used in ''Half-Life 2'', and not with the Mark IV from the prequel).]] | [[File:BM-Glock-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the third-person model, thanks to the HEV suit's zooming capability (the latter being rather out of place, since the zoom function was offered with the HEV Mark V used in ''Half-Life 2'', and not with the Mark IV from the prequel).]] | ||
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+ | ===New=== | ||
[[File:NGlockBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Glock in the newer version of ''Black Mesa''.]] | [[File:NGlockBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Glock in the newer version of ''Black Mesa''.]] | ||
[[File:NGlockBloodiedBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman gets a little ''too'' close to the action and dirties his Glock.]] | [[File:NGlockBloodiedBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman gets a little ''too'' close to the action and dirties his Glock.]] | ||
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==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
The [[Colt Python]] makes a comeback from the [[Half-Life|original]] game. On the side it says ".357 PYTHON". The secondary fire key toggles the iron sights with increased zoom. It is also worth noting that the screw placement above the trigger guard is completely wrong for a Python. When aiming down the sights, the firing mode seems to change from double-action to single-action, as Freeman can be heard manually cocking the hammer back after each shot while the cylinder rotates to the next chamber, although the hammer always remains in uncocked position. The new model retains most aspects of the previous models but some areas, like the frame and grips, have been updated. The alt-fire now has an option to switch to a "classic iron sight" mode which just zooms the screen in. | The [[Colt Python]] makes a comeback from the [[Half-Life|original]] game. On the side it says ".357 PYTHON". The secondary fire key toggles the iron sights with increased zoom. It is also worth noting that the screw placement above the trigger guard is completely wrong for a Python. When aiming down the sights, the firing mode seems to change from double-action to single-action, as Freeman can be heard manually cocking the hammer back after each shot while the cylinder rotates to the next chamber, although the hammer always remains in uncocked position. The new model retains most aspects of the previous models but some areas, like the frame and grips, have been updated. The alt-fire now has an option to switch to a "classic iron sight" mode which just zooms the screen in. | ||
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[[File:Pythstainless6.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Stainless Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | [[File:Pythstainless6.jpg|400px|thumb|none|Stainless Colt Python with 6" Barrel - .357 Magnum]] | ||
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+ | ===Old=== | ||
[[File:revolveBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holding his Colt Python.]] | [[File:revolveBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holding his Colt Python.]] | ||
[[File:BM-Python-Sights.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Iron sights.]] | [[File:BM-Python-Sights.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Iron sights.]] | ||
[[File:reloadrevolveBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ejecting the rounds from the cylinder. Something terrible appears to have happened to their primers.]] | [[File:reloadrevolveBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ejecting the rounds from the cylinder. Something terrible appears to have happened to their primers.]] | ||
[[File:BM-Python-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Third-person view of the revolver.]] | [[File:BM-Python-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Third-person view of the revolver.]] | ||
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+ | ===New=== | ||
[[File:NPythonBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman, mistaking his crystal testing day for "bring your gun to work" day, holds his new Colt Python.]] | [[File:NPythonBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman, mistaking his crystal testing day for "bring your gun to work" day, holds his new Colt Python.]] | ||
[[File:NPythonReload-1BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ejecting the rounds from the new Python. Not only are the primers fixed, Freeman appears to have changed ammo brands - the brass casings are now nickel-plated (done by companies such as Winchester, Hornady, etc.).]] | [[File:NPythonReload-1BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ejecting the rounds from the new Python. Not only are the primers fixed, Freeman appears to have changed ammo brands - the brass casings are now nickel-plated (done by companies such as Winchester, Hornady, etc.).]] | ||
[[File:NPythonReload-2BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman places six new shells (the models are lacking the actual bullets) into the revolver. It is worth noting that Freeman has lost his magic touch: he properly uses a speedloader.]] | [[File:NPythonReload-2BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman places six new shells (the models are lacking the actual bullets) into the revolver. It is worth noting that Freeman has lost his magic touch: he properly uses a speedloader.]] | ||
− | [[File:NPythonSprint.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman runs through work, showing off | + | [[File:NPythonSprint.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman runs through work, showing off ''Black Mesa'''s new lighting effects on the revolver.]] |
=Primary Weapons= | =Primary Weapons= | ||
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The [[MP5A3]] in the game is modeled after the weapon seen in ''[[End of Days]]'', including the barrel shroud and [[M203PI]] grenade launcher. It is found in the hands of Special Forces in Chapter 5 and onward, and while it is automatic, clicking the mouse once will fire a 3-round burst. It should be noted that the front sight of the weapon lacks the sight post, and the reload animation is incorrect, as it shows the cocking handle locking back automatically and coming forward by itself when the magazine is released. The new model is a cleaned up version of the previous model. | The [[MP5A3]] in the game is modeled after the weapon seen in ''[[End of Days]]'', including the barrel shroud and [[M203PI]] grenade launcher. It is found in the hands of Special Forces in Chapter 5 and onward, and while it is automatic, clicking the mouse once will fire a 3-round burst. It should be noted that the front sight of the weapon lacks the sight post, and the reload animation is incorrect, as it shows the cocking handle locking back automatically and coming forward by itself when the magazine is released. The new model is a cleaned up version of the previous model. | ||
− | Like in the original Half-Life, the M203PI is never seen being reloaded; this time it comes with only three grenades instead of ten. Interestingly, the way these 3 grenades are fired successively is reminiscent of the [[:File:MS 3GL.jpg|Metal Storm 3GL]]. | + | Like in the original ''Half-Life'', the M203PI is never seen being reloaded; this time it comes with only three grenades instead of ten. Interestingly, the way these 3 grenades are fired successively is reminiscent of the [[:File:MS 3GL.jpg|Metal Storm 3GL]]. |
The 2015 remake of ''Black Mesa'' has two reloading animations, one mid-magazine where the magazines are simply swapped (which can be difficult to do on an MP5 with a full magazine and the bolt closed, hence the usual HK slap) while the empty reload shows Gordon use his hand to lock the charging handle back before removing the magazine; he is shown riding it forward with his thumb rather than slapping it. The fire rate has been lowered, and the 3-round burst function at initial firing has been removed. There is still no reloading animation for the M203, Gordon simply swapping his grip from the trigger to the forend after each shot. | The 2015 remake of ''Black Mesa'' has two reloading animations, one mid-magazine where the magazines are simply swapped (which can be difficult to do on an MP5 with a full magazine and the bolt closed, hence the usual HK slap) while the empty reload shows Gordon use his hand to lock the charging handle back before removing the magazine; he is shown riding it forward with his thumb rather than slapping it. The fire rate has been lowered, and the 3-round burst function at initial firing has been removed. There is still no reloading animation for the M203, Gordon simply swapping his grip from the trigger to the forend after each shot. | ||
[[File:EODMP5A3rubberprop.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with mounted M203PI grenade launcher 40mm as used by [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]'s character Jericho Cane in the film ''[[End of Days]]''.]] | [[File:EODMP5A3rubberprop.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with mounted M203PI grenade launcher 40mm as used by [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]'s character Jericho Cane in the film ''[[End of Days]]''.]] | ||
− | [[File:MP5BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP5 in Black Mesa.]] | + | |
+ | ===Old=== | ||
+ | [[File:MP5BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The MP5 in ''Black Mesa''.]] | ||
[[File:MP5RELOADBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading.]] | [[File:MP5RELOADBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading.]] | ||
[[File:BM-M203-Firing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the M203 grenade launcher.]] | [[File:BM-M203-Firing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Firing the M203 grenade launcher.]] | ||
[[File:BM-MP5-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While the in-game model features the standard MP5 stock, the HUD icon at the top left depicts it with a PDW-style folding stock.]] | [[File:BM-MP5-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|While the in-game model features the standard MP5 stock, the HUD icon at the top left depicts it with a PDW-style folding stock.]] | ||
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+ | ===New=== | ||
[[File:NMP5BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holds the new MP5. There actually is a front sight post and the rear aperture sight has been replaced with a notch sight.]] | [[File:NMP5BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holds the new MP5. There actually is a front sight post and the rear aperture sight has been replaced with a notch sight.]] | ||
[[File:NMP5ReloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman keeps the new MP5 lower while reloading.]] | [[File:NMP5ReloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman keeps the new MP5 lower while reloading.]] | ||
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==Franchi SPAS-12== | ==Franchi SPAS-12== | ||
− | The [[Franchi SPAS-12|SPAS-12]] makes its return in Black Mesa. The one in Gordon's hands has no stock, but the world model of the shotgun still has the stock in folded position (granted, given how the weapon is never far enough from the screen to see so much as the pistol grip, one could argue that Gordon is simply the only person in the entire game smart enough to unfold the stock; still though, the HUD icon lacks the stock). Like in Half-Life and Half-Life 2, the weapon has the unrealistic ability to fire two shells at the same time. The new SPAS-12 actually looks less like an authentic SPAS-12, but more towards the original SPAS shotgun from the 1998 ''[[Half-Life#Franchi SPAS-12|Half-Life]]''. | + | The [[Franchi SPAS-12|SPAS-12]] makes its return in ''Black Mesa''. The one in Gordon's hands has no stock, but the world model of the shotgun still has the stock in folded position (granted, given how the weapon is never far enough from the screen to see so much as the pistol grip, one could argue that Gordon is simply the only person in the entire game smart enough to unfold the stock; still though, the HUD icon lacks the stock). Like in ''Half-Life'' and ''Half-Life 2'', the weapon has the unrealistic ability to fire two shells at the same time. The new SPAS-12 actually looks less like an authentic SPAS-12, but more towards the original SPAS shotgun from the 1998 ''[[Half-Life#Franchi SPAS-12|Half-Life]]''. |
[[File:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge]] | [[File:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SPAS-12 - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[File:FSpas12orign.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SPAS-12 with no stock - 12 Gauge]] | [[File:FSpas12orign.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SPAS-12 with no stock - 12 Gauge]] | ||
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[[File:SpasBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman with his SPAS-12.]] | [[File:SpasBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman with his SPAS-12.]] | ||
[[File:spasreloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading.]] | [[File:spasreloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading.]] | ||
[[File:blackmesa spas12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idle animation.]] | [[File:blackmesa spas12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Idle animation.]] | ||
[[File:BM-SPAS12-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A security guard holding a SPAS-12 with the stock folded.]] | [[File:BM-SPAS12-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A security guard holding a SPAS-12 with the stock folded.]] | ||
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[[File:NSPAS-12BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman with the new SPAS-12, which appears to have caught a case of Extraneous RIS Syndrome from ''[[Black]]''.]] | [[File:NSPAS-12BM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman with the new SPAS-12, which appears to have caught a case of Extraneous RIS Syndrome from ''[[Black]]''.]] | ||
[[File:NSPAS-12ReloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman reloads, somehow holding the SPAS-12 one-handed and in an awkward position.]] | [[File:NSPAS-12ReloadBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman reloads, somehow holding the SPAS-12 one-handed and in an awkward position.]] | ||
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==Repeating Crossbow== | ==Repeating Crossbow== | ||
− | An unknown or composite magazine-fed crossbow appears in Black Mesa. Arguably one of the best weapons in the game due to its one-hit-kill capability on almost anything, it has a magazine capacity of 5 bolts and comes equipped with a scope. The new crossbow appears to be a completely re-modeled crossbow, based on the [[:File:Half-Life BigBigGun.jpg|original crossbow]] from Half-Life. | + | An unknown or composite magazine-fed crossbow appears in ''Black Mesa''. Arguably one of the best weapons in the game due to its one-hit-kill capability on almost anything, it has a magazine capacity of 5 bolts and comes equipped with a scope. The new crossbow appears to be a completely re-modeled crossbow, based on the [[:File:Half-Life BigBigGun.jpg|original crossbow]] from ''Half-Life''. |
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[[File:CrossbowBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The crossbow being held.]] | [[File:CrossbowBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The crossbow being held.]] | ||
[[File:CrossbowsightBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the scope of the crossbow at a Special Forces marine who has rappelled onto a cliff. The scope is dual-rendered, though the area outside of it is still slightly zoomed in.]] | [[File:CrossbowsightBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aiming down the scope of the crossbow at a Special Forces marine who has rappelled onto a cliff. The scope is dual-rendered, though the area outside of it is still slightly zoomed in.]] | ||
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[[File:BM-Crossbow-Cocking.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the bow.]] | [[File:BM-Crossbow-Cocking.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Pulling the bow.]] | ||
[[File:BM-Crossbow-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon holding his signature crowbar and admiring one of the crossbows in the personal collection of a security guard. Note the disproportion of the crossbow's third-person model compared to the standalone magazines next to it.]] | [[File:BM-Crossbow-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Gordon holding his signature crowbar and admiring one of the crossbows in the personal collection of a security guard. Note the disproportion of the crossbow's third-person model compared to the standalone magazines next to it.]] | ||
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+ | ===New=== | ||
[[File:NCrossbowBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman pulls out the new crossbow, showing us the right side.]] | [[File:NCrossbowBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman pulls out the new crossbow, showing us the right side.]] | ||
[[File:NCrossbowTopBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman gets into position.]] | [[File:NCrossbowTopBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman gets into position.]] | ||
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=Explosives= | =Explosives= | ||
==Futuristic Armbrust ATW== | ==Futuristic Armbrust ATW== | ||
− | The futuristic version of the [[Armbrust ATW]] seen in [[Half-Life]] returns in Black Mesa with similar functions. The alternate fire button switches between laser-guided mode and "blind-fire" mode. While it is fitted with what appears to be a telescopic rifle scope, this cannot be used. | + | The futuristic version of the [[Armbrust ATW]] seen in ''[[Half-Life]]'' returns in ''Black Mesa'' with similar functions. The alternate fire button switches between laser-guided mode and "blind-fire" mode. While it is fitted with what appears to be a telescopic rifle scope, this cannot be used. |
[[File:Armbrust Rocket Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Armbrust ATW - 67mm]] | [[File:Armbrust Rocket Launcher.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Armbrust ATW - 67mm]] | ||
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+ | ===Old=== | ||
[[File:BM-RocketLauncher-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Armbrust ATW that can be acquired for the first time. The third-person model lacks the rocket that is depicted as loaded from the front in first person.]] | [[File:BM-RocketLauncher-thirdperson.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Armbrust ATW that can be acquired for the first time. The third-person model lacks the rocket that is depicted as loaded from the front in first person.]] | ||
[[File:RocketlawnchairBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holding the launcher.]] | [[File:RocketlawnchairBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holding the launcher.]] | ||
[[File:BM-Rocket-Loading.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading.]] | [[File:BM-Rocket-Loading.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Reloading.]] | ||
[[File:BM-RocketLauncher-Lettering.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer look at the lettering on the launcher. Note the marking at the rear is one of the warning labels from an [[M136 AT4]]: it also has the AT4's "fire like this" illustration at the front of the tube.]] | [[File:BM-RocketLauncher-Lettering.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer look at the lettering on the launcher. Note the marking at the rear is one of the warning labels from an [[M136 AT4]]: it also has the AT4's "fire like this" illustration at the front of the tube.]] | ||
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[[File:NATWBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holding the new launcher, which appears to be farther forward than before.]] | [[File:NATWBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman holding the new launcher, which appears to be farther forward than before.]] | ||
[[File:NATWFiringBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ATW is fired. Note the launching rocket to the right of the closest light to the top.]] | [[File:NATWFiringBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The ATW is fired. Note the launching rocket to the right of the closest light to the top.]] | ||
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==M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun== | ==M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun== | ||
The [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun|M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun]] is mounted on LAV-25s, which replace the M2 Bradley IFVs from the original game as the United States Marine Corps utilizes the LAV; the Bradley is used by the US Army. | The [[M242 Bushmaster chaingun|M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun]] is mounted on LAV-25s, which replace the M2 Bradley IFVs from the original game as the United States Marine Corps utilizes the LAV; the Bradley is used by the US Army. | ||
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[[File:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun - 25mm]] | [[File:M242 25mm gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun - 25mm]] | ||
[[File:BM-M242.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman only managed to get up here by blinding the operators with science.]] | [[File:BM-M242.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman only managed to get up here by blinding the operators with science.]] | ||
==BGM-71 TOW== | ==BGM-71 TOW== | ||
− | The strange cannons found in the original ''Half-Life'' are replaced with tripod-mounted [[BGM-71 TOW]] launchers. Their depiction is very unrealistic: | + | The strange cannons found in the original ''Half-Life'' are replaced with tripod-mounted [[BGM-71 TOW]] launchers. Their depiction is very unrealistic: they lack a trigger assembly, lack the 1.5 second firing delay, and the spent tube simply vanishes when the missile is fired. There is an unusual bit of realism in that the player then has to locate a new missile tube and place it in the launcher manually. |
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[[File:Tow 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|BGM-71 TOW mounted on M220 tripod with daysight tracker - 152mm]] | [[File:Tow 07.jpg|thumb|none|400px|BGM-71 TOW mounted on M220 tripod with daysight tracker - 152mm]] | ||
[[File:BM-TOW-Using.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The TOW in use; note the laser sight coming out of the night vision scope, which is not how TOW works at all. Note also that the launcher model has no bridging clamp, meaning there would be no interface between launcher and missile and the weapon could not be fired.]] | [[File:BM-TOW-Using.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The TOW in use; note the laser sight coming out of the night vision scope, which is not how TOW works at all. Note also that the launcher model has no bridging clamp, meaning there would be no interface between launcher and missile and the weapon could not be fired.]] | ||
[[File:BM-TOW-Empty.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An empty TOW with a missile next to it. A blue band on a missile tube would normally indicate it was inert, though the tube being grey doesn't really mean anything. Note also that the launcher lacks the additional power supply and fire control modules it would need if it wasn't already missing key parts of itself.]] | [[File:BM-TOW-Empty.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An empty TOW with a missile next to it. A blue band on a missile tube would normally indicate it was inert, though the tube being grey doesn't really mean anything. Note also that the launcher lacks the additional power supply and fire control modules it would need if it wasn't already missing key parts of itself.]] | ||
− | [[File:BM-TOW-Loading.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman about to load a fresh missile, worried by the fact that he's the only individual in the whole game not to cast a shadow | + | [[File:BM-TOW-Loading.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Freeman about to load a fresh missile, worried by the fact that he's the only individual in the whole game not to cast a shadow.]] |
==Browning M2HB== | ==Browning M2HB== | ||
The [[Browning M2HB]] appears as a usable emplaced weapon in the mod. It is mostly seen in small fortified bunkers mounted on tripods. All the M2s have unlimited ammunition and can completely dismember aliens and humans with one shot. Special Forces marines may use the weapon against the player if it isn't already occupied. It is also mounted on the commander's hatch of Abrams tanks. | The [[Browning M2HB]] appears as a usable emplaced weapon in the mod. It is mostly seen in small fortified bunkers mounted on tripods. All the M2s have unlimited ammunition and can completely dismember aliens and humans with one shot. Special Forces marines may use the weapon against the player if it isn't already occupied. It is also mounted on the commander's hatch of Abrams tanks. | ||
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[[File:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG]] | [[File:Browning-M2-Heavy-Barrel-w-Tripod.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Browning M2HB on M3 tripod - .50 BMG]] | ||
[[File:.50CalBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning M2HB in Black Mesa.]] | [[File:.50CalBM.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Browning M2HB in Black Mesa.]] | ||
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==M230 Chain Gun== | ==M230 Chain Gun== | ||
The [[M230 Chain Gun]] can be seen mounted on Apache helicopters. | The [[M230 Chain Gun]] can be seen mounted on Apache helicopters. | ||
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[[File:Hughes-M230-Chain-Gun3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Hughes/Alliant Techsystems M230 Chain Gun - 30mm]] | [[File:Hughes-M230-Chain-Gun3.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Hughes/Alliant Techsystems M230 Chain Gun - 30mm]] | ||
[[File:BM-Apachegunfire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Apache firing its M230 at Freeman.]] | [[File:BM-Apachegunfire.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Apache firing its M230 at Freeman.]] | ||
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==M240C== | ==M240C== | ||
LAV-25s and M1 Abrams main battle tanks mount a coaxial [[M240C]] machine gun. | LAV-25s and M1 Abrams main battle tanks mount a coaxial [[M240C]] machine gun. | ||
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[[File:M240C.jpg|thumb|none|401px|M240C vehicle coaxial-mount version - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:M240C.jpg|thumb|none|401px|M240C vehicle coaxial-mount version - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:BM-M240C-LAV.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M240C on a LAV-25.]] | [[File:BM-M240C-LAV.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The M240C on a LAV-25.]] | ||
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==M240D== | ==M240D== | ||
An [[M240D]] machine gun is mounted alongside the M2HB on Abrams tanks. | An [[M240D]] machine gun is mounted alongside the M2HB on Abrams tanks. | ||
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[[File:M240d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240D vehicle and aircraft-mount version with spade grips - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[File:M240d.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M240D vehicle and aircraft-mount version with spade grips - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[File:BM-Abrams-MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A worse-for-wear M240D on the top of a destroyed Abrams.]] | [[File:BM-Abrams-MG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A worse-for-wear M240D on the top of a destroyed Abrams.]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with GP-30 grenade launcher== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with GP-30 grenade launcher== | ||
The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A5]] with a Russian [[GP-30]] grenade launcher, RIS handguard, EOTech holographic sight and MP5K-PDW-style side-folding stock was cut from the final version of the mod, with the MP5 included simply being a recreation of the model from the original game. (Note that the M203 or GP-30 launchers are not capable of being mounted on an unmodified MP5 variant in real life.) | The [[Heckler & Koch MP5A5]] with a Russian [[GP-30]] grenade launcher, RIS handguard, EOTech holographic sight and MP5K-PDW-style side-folding stock was cut from the final version of the mod, with the MP5 included simply being a recreation of the model from the original game. (Note that the M203 or GP-30 launchers are not capable of being mounted on an unmodified MP5 variant in real life.) | ||
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[[File:MP5KAC.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with PDW stock, Bushnell Holosight, RIS foregrip, and KAC railed forend - 9x19mm - 9x19mm]] | [[File:MP5KAC.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with PDW stock, Bushnell Holosight, RIS foregrip, and KAC railed forend - 9x19mm - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:blackmesamp53.jpg|thumb|none|550px|3D rendering of the MP5A5 with GP-30 launcher and Holographic sight.]] | [[File:blackmesamp53.jpg|thumb|none|550px|3D rendering of the MP5A5 with GP-30 launcher and Holographic sight.]] | ||
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==M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher== | ==M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
The [[M4A1]] (substituting the Model 727 seen as the HD and PS2 replacement of the MP5 in the original game) was cut from the mod during development. | The [[M4A1]] (substituting the Model 727 seen as the HD and PS2 replacement of the MP5 in the original game) was cut from the mod during development. | ||
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[[File:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 carbine with M203 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm / 40x46mm]] | [[File:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M4A1 carbine with M203 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm / 40x46mm]] | ||
[[File:blackmesaM4.jpg|thumb|none|550px|3D rendering of the M4A1.]] | [[File:blackmesaM4.jpg|thumb|none|550px|3D rendering of the M4A1.]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:46, 14 November 2018
Black Mesa (formerly Black Mesa: Source) is a fan project aiming to produce an enhanced version of classic FPS Half-Life in the latest version of the Source engine originally created by Valve for Half-Life 2. It began in 2004 when it became clear Valve's own game Half-Life: Source would be a port of the original rather than a full remake as some had speculated, and after many delays and some legal issues, Black Mesa was released on September 14, 2012.
An enhanced version by the same name, using the 2013 version of Source as opposed to the original 2007 version, and including Deathmatch mode which the original release omitted, was released on Steam Greenlight on May 5th 2015. At present, both versions' singleplayer modes end immediately prior to the much-derided "Xen" segment: the developers have stated the 2012 version will never have this content released (though another fan group made an unofficial mod for the mod to add it), while more recently they have released in-progress map shots of Xen in the newer version, with a tentative release date of summer 2017: this was then delayed to December 2017, then again to an undisclosed date in 2018 with the December update instead adding new lighting effects.
Alongside firearms, the game features fictional "experimental" weapons which won't be included in this page as they have no real-life counterparts.
The following weapons appear in the mod Black Mesa:
Handguns
Glock 17
The standard pistol returns from the PC version, this time with tritium illuminated sights. The model's texture identifies it as a Glock 19, even though the pistol is modeled after the full-size Glock 17. In older versions of the game, holding down the firing button involved Gordon shooting at a moderate fire rate, while tapping the button allowed the weapon to be fired much faster.
The new Glock model sits deeper in Freeman's hands, as well as the sights being changed to standard Glock-style sights. Just like the original Half-Life, it has two modes: primary fire is semi-auto and firecapped at a fairly slow rate with very high accuracy, while secondary fire is fully-automatic. In this mode, the gun fires at a fixed rate and becomes incredibly inaccurate. There is no fire selector on the model to explain precisely how it can do this: converted auto Glock 17s can only fire in automatic mode. Converted Glock 17s and the Glock 18 are also notorious for appallingly fast fire rates of up to 1,200 RPM, far greater than the in-game gun. It would require a redesign of the gun's slide and internals to get such a low rate of fire.
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Colt Python
The Colt Python makes a comeback from the original game. On the side it says ".357 PYTHON". The secondary fire key toggles the iron sights with increased zoom. It is also worth noting that the screw placement above the trigger guard is completely wrong for a Python. When aiming down the sights, the firing mode seems to change from double-action to single-action, as Freeman can be heard manually cocking the hammer back after each shot while the cylinder rotates to the next chamber, although the hammer always remains in uncocked position. The new model retains most aspects of the previous models but some areas, like the frame and grips, have been updated. The alt-fire now has an option to switch to a "classic iron sight" mode which just zooms the screen in.
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Primary Weapons
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with M203PI grenade launcher
The MP5A3 in the game is modeled after the weapon seen in End of Days, including the barrel shroud and M203PI grenade launcher. It is found in the hands of Special Forces in Chapter 5 and onward, and while it is automatic, clicking the mouse once will fire a 3-round burst. It should be noted that the front sight of the weapon lacks the sight post, and the reload animation is incorrect, as it shows the cocking handle locking back automatically and coming forward by itself when the magazine is released. The new model is a cleaned up version of the previous model.
Like in the original Half-Life, the M203PI is never seen being reloaded; this time it comes with only three grenades instead of ten. Interestingly, the way these 3 grenades are fired successively is reminiscent of the Metal Storm 3GL.
The 2015 remake of Black Mesa has two reloading animations, one mid-magazine where the magazines are simply swapped (which can be difficult to do on an MP5 with a full magazine and the bolt closed, hence the usual HK slap) while the empty reload shows Gordon use his hand to lock the charging handle back before removing the magazine; he is shown riding it forward with his thumb rather than slapping it. The fire rate has been lowered, and the 3-round burst function at initial firing has been removed. There is still no reloading animation for the M203, Gordon simply swapping his grip from the trigger to the forend after each shot.
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Franchi SPAS-12
The SPAS-12 makes its return in Black Mesa. The one in Gordon's hands has no stock, but the world model of the shotgun still has the stock in folded position (granted, given how the weapon is never far enough from the screen to see so much as the pistol grip, one could argue that Gordon is simply the only person in the entire game smart enough to unfold the stock; still though, the HUD icon lacks the stock). Like in Half-Life and Half-Life 2, the weapon has the unrealistic ability to fire two shells at the same time. The new SPAS-12 actually looks less like an authentic SPAS-12, but more towards the original SPAS shotgun from the 1998 Half-Life.
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Repeating Crossbow
An unknown or composite magazine-fed crossbow appears in Black Mesa. Arguably one of the best weapons in the game due to its one-hit-kill capability on almost anything, it has a magazine capacity of 5 bolts and comes equipped with a scope. The new crossbow appears to be a completely re-modeled crossbow, based on the original crossbow from Half-Life.
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Explosives
Futuristic Armbrust ATW
The futuristic version of the Armbrust ATW seen in Half-Life returns in Black Mesa with similar functions. The alternate fire button switches between laser-guided mode and "blind-fire" mode. While it is fitted with what appears to be a telescopic rifle scope, this cannot be used.
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Mk 2 Hand Grenade
The Mk 2 hand grenade can be found in abundance throughout the game as early as Chapter 3. Special Forces marines occasionally will use these to flush the player out of their hiding spot. The weapon is thrown overarm with the primary fire button and underarm with the alt-fire, and can be held to "cook" it. Precisely how it explodes is a little questionable, since the thrown model is the same as the pick-up one and so still has the pin and safety lever.
Satchel Charge
A backpack presumably filled with some type of demolition charges and rigged to a remote detonator is available.
"Laser Tripmine"
A fictional mine based on the "laser tripbomb" from Duke Nukem 3D, which appears to have in turn been based on some kind of door keypad with a retinal scanner. While laser-activated mines do exist (mostly not for military purposes as they would be easily located with IR sensors, explode when it rained, etc), they typically require the placement of either a laser emitter which is separate from the mine, or a mirror to reflect the laser back into the device's detector. By itself, there would be no way for the mine to "know" the beam of light had been cut without either using a pulsed rangefinding laser instead of a continuous beam, or a fairly sophisticated imaging system linked to a camera monitoring the laser, and the imaging system of the latter could simply be used as a detonator itself. Laser traps also typically do not use visible-wavelength lasers, as fairness is not a major factor in their design.
Mounted Weapons
M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun
The M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun is mounted on LAV-25s, which replace the M2 Bradley IFVs from the original game as the United States Marine Corps utilizes the LAV; the Bradley is used by the US Army.
BGM-71 TOW
The strange cannons found in the original Half-Life are replaced with tripod-mounted BGM-71 TOW launchers. Their depiction is very unrealistic: they lack a trigger assembly, lack the 1.5 second firing delay, and the spent tube simply vanishes when the missile is fired. There is an unusual bit of realism in that the player then has to locate a new missile tube and place it in the launcher manually.
Browning M2HB
The Browning M2HB appears as a usable emplaced weapon in the mod. It is mostly seen in small fortified bunkers mounted on tripods. All the M2s have unlimited ammunition and can completely dismember aliens and humans with one shot. Special Forces marines may use the weapon against the player if it isn't already occupied. It is also mounted on the commander's hatch of Abrams tanks.
M230 Chain Gun
The M230 Chain Gun can be seen mounted on Apache helicopters.
M240C
LAV-25s and M1 Abrams main battle tanks mount a coaxial M240C machine gun.
M240D
An M240D machine gun is mounted alongside the M2HB on Abrams tanks.
Cut Weapons
Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with GP-30 grenade launcher
The Heckler & Koch MP5A5 with a Russian GP-30 grenade launcher, RIS handguard, EOTech holographic sight and MP5K-PDW-style side-folding stock was cut from the final version of the mod, with the MP5 included simply being a recreation of the model from the original game. (Note that the M203 or GP-30 launchers are not capable of being mounted on an unmodified MP5 variant in real life.)
M4A1 with M203 Grenade Launcher
The M4A1 (substituting the Model 727 seen as the HD and PS2 replacement of the MP5 in the original game) was cut from the mod during development.