I won't be playing HL2 (don't have it) but I think I'll play some Half-Life or Sven Coop to support this in some way. 
Play Half-Life 2 for Half-Life 3
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I like this group, (and am a member,) because really that's all we want. We're not demanding that Valve release the next Half Life game, no-one's angry that it's taken so long. It's just that Valve have been so very tight-lipped about everything, not even giving the vaguest of hints. The only ones we've had are from regular folk who are going so stir-crazy that they start their own rumours. We trust Valve, we know this franchise means more to them then it does to its fans, we are confident that whatever they are doing it will be for the best. But it's got to the stage that it's become a little frustrating, even a little insulting.
We don't even need to hear anything about the game, just a little explanation about why they're being so closed off about it. I've drawn my own conclusion about it; given the extensive re-vamping, re-imagining and re-designing that goes on in Valve productions, (remember that TF2 started life in gritty realism,) I think Valve are going through the same thing to make sure it's the best they can make it. I mean as great as 2, E1 and E2 were there were some things that have become dated and ill-fitting. This would involve a lot of tearing down and starting over which is why a progress report wouldn't really mean anything. But a little communication would be appreciated, even if it wouldn't really mean anything. Basically a pat on the head and a soothing "there there, everything will be alright".
As to the weekend thing it's a good idea but I don't think I'll be near my PC this weekend. Oh well.
We don't even need to hear anything about the game, just a little explanation about why they're being so closed off about it. I've drawn my own conclusion about it; given the extensive re-vamping, re-imagining and re-designing that goes on in Valve productions, (remember that TF2 started life in gritty realism,) I think Valve are going through the same thing to make sure it's the best they can make it. I mean as great as 2, E1 and E2 were there were some things that have become dated and ill-fitting. This would involve a lot of tearing down and starting over which is why a progress report wouldn't really mean anything. But a little communication would be appreciated, even if it wouldn't really mean anything. Basically a pat on the head and a soothing "there there, everything will be alright".
As to the weekend thing it's a good idea but I don't think I'll be near my PC this weekend. Oh well.
Oh god. This is probably going to cause even more of those terribly repetitive "WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH HL2?!?!?!?!?!" threads that people keep making. Seriously getting tired of those now.
Hmm. I'm not too fussed about when HL3 comes out, but it's an excuse to play HL2 again. Not that I need an excuse, it's a brilliant game.
I don't understand the logic of this...
What are they trying to prove? They are going to give Valve some extra money (the ones that don't have HL2 on steam, at least) and play one of their games to COMPLAIN about another game? Wouldn't it be more effective NOT to play their games?
What are they trying to prove? They are going to give Valve some extra money (the ones that don't have HL2 on steam, at least) and play one of their games to COMPLAIN about another game? Wouldn't it be more effective NOT to play their games?
This would work really well, It demonstrates how many existing Steam customers are still into a franchise that's only seen fan service for the last several years.
They'd have to be mad not to make Ep3 and then get the next one promised and delivered to freak people out. It'd build tremendous loyalty.
They'd have to be mad not to make Ep3 and then get the next one promised and delivered to freak people out. It'd build tremendous loyalty.
That's exactly what this group wants. The last thing we want is Valve to rush the next game.Marik Bentusi said:
The group just wants more communication with Half-Lfie fans. Valve is a company known to communicate a lot with its customers. They even say that communications with their customers is one of the most important things for them. For some reason they don't talk at all with Half-Life fans and this groups would like to improve that.
It's not a demand or something like that, we're perfectly fine with Valve making other games and taking a long time, we won't stop playing their games.
We just want to be acknowledged.
You can just look at the time in the Steamgroup. It's automatically converted to your local Timezone on Steam.DonMelpomene said:
This is about a thousand times cooler than the "send Valve a crowbar!" campaign. That was dangerous.
As much as I think Valve is playing it close to their chest for a reason, it has been a loooong time and I do think they perhaps owe it to the fans that more or less started them out to say at the LEAST that the game actually exists. Valve aren't dumb, but they are coy, and it's about time they laid their cards on the table for those of us who have been following the Half-Life series to see. ...I know Valve don't REALLY "owe" anyone anything, they aren't even obliged to do anything. But it really would show those who have been patiently waiting that they haven't put to waste their faith in the series.
As much as I think Valve is playing it close to their chest for a reason, it has been a loooong time and I do think they perhaps owe it to the fans that more or less started them out to say at the LEAST that the game actually exists. Valve aren't dumb, but they are coy, and it's about time they laid their cards on the table for those of us who have been following the Half-Life series to see. ...I know Valve don't REALLY "owe" anyone anything, they aren't even obliged to do anything. But it really would show those who have been patiently waiting that they haven't put to waste their faith in the series.
Well I will be joining them on my PS3 if that matters at all although if its not to expensive I might just pick it up.
Don't even joke! I was livid when bloody L4D2 was released only a YEAR after L4D and yet NOTHING was mentioned about HL3 and/or Episode 3.Pinkamena said:
OT: I think just the sheer amount of people who have commented saying that they have just finished or were planning to play Half Life 2 anyway, is proof enough that there is still a lot of love for this franchise.
Why Valve has abandoned its flagship title and her fans in such a manner is a mystery that has baffled me for a long time. Then they go and tease us by sticking little hints in Portal 2. Crafty bastards...
At first I was royally pissed off that they ended on such an incredible cliffhanger with no word as to what to expect. At this point though, I just don't care anymore. Hell, I probably won't even pick it up on release, if it ever gets that.
You know, I guess this makes HL3 the new DNF.
So good job Valve, you managed to go from a great developer into a joke in my eyes. Your games may be fun to play, but your community support for your franchises is absolutely atrocious.
You know, I guess this makes HL3 the new DNF.
So good job Valve, you managed to go from a great developer into a joke in my eyes. Your games may be fun to play, but your community support for your franchises is absolutely atrocious.
Well, the person who made the poster is a bit of a derp in my opinion, then. Nonetheless, I'll give up a day of Skyrim in order to participate. I want information too, dammit.Panorama said:
Yup, Valve are definitely "avin a larf" with this whole episodic gaming thing. But to be honest, and I know I'mma be broiled alive for saying this, I'd rather have had Portal 2 than HL2E3 last year. Go figure.
By the by, is it just me that gets creeped out by the G-Man? He scary. Very scary.
By the by, is it just me that gets creeped out by the G-Man? He scary. Very scary.