Black Mesa Source

[Lord Sinister]

I really dislike the model designs of the characters, especially the scientists.

 

I believe the faces of characters in-game are actually dynamically generated.

[Alyxx Thorne]

Still, they don't look anything like the original HL designs, which is a big continuity issue for me, especially considering it has to fit in with the whole franchise.

[BTGBullseye]

If they looked like the originals, you'd have 3 extremely non-scientist looking models for every 'scientist', one model for all security, and 2 non-military looking 'military' models... I'd rather it breaks away from that.

[Lord Sinister]

Still, they don't look anything like the original HL designs, which is a big continuity issue for me, especially considering it has to fit in with the whole franchise.

 

Continuity? So they were all clones?

 

If you're talking about the beginning just after the accident where you allegedly have Eli Vance and Dr Kleiner, I believe they do have appropriate models for those two.

[Alyxx Thorne]

The main problem I have is that the designs aren't good, they're horrible. The scientists all look like crappy designs that barely resemble humans as opposed to the original designs which at least look more appealing. Mostly I have a problem with the eyes and mouths as they look downright creepy.

 

My philosophy is that it doesn't matter that it's done by amateurs as long as it looks professional, which is not the case here.

[Kirkreng]

What scientists are you talking about? Because I can only find this official picture:

 

 

And to me that doesn't look that bad.

[BTGBullseye]

What scientists are you talking about? Because I can only find this official picture:

 

 

And to me that doesn't look that bad.

I used to know a guy that looked EXACTLY like that!

[Alyxx Thorne]

What scientists are you talking about? Because I can only find this official picture:

 

 

And to me that doesn't look that bad.

Looks pretty bad to me. It looks like a plastic doll, not a real person. Mostly I think the problem is with the skin texture and the overall design of it. The clothes don't look that realistic either. When you have standards set by the first and second game, I think you should try and build on those.

[Chuckthe2nd]

How the hell does this:

 

 

...look better than this?:

 

 

[Alyxx Thorne]

Hard to explain, I just think the Black Mesa ones have the wrong "feel" to them. The original HL1 designs were low poly, yes, but they had a certain style to them that in my opinion Black Mesa has outright failed to replicate, which is essential when you are making a high def remake. In fact, I'd say the High Definition Pack by Gearbox was closer to the original than these models are.

[Lord Sinister]

That image is ancient, this page contains some images and other information:

 

http://wiki.blackmesasource.com/Scientist

 

In fact, that page says that image is 'an early version of the scientist model'.

 

 

On a related note, the BMS wiki is a great source of information about the mod, although it's not all up-to-date stuff.

 

The gallery of new files shows the latest images that have been added to the wiki for those interested:

 

http://wiki.blackmesasource.com/Special:NewFiles

[Chuckthe2nd]

These two look great:

 

 

 

 

 

[Axeldeath]

but they had a certain style

 

Ah yes, the lifeless puppet stylistic choice.

[Alyxx Thorne]

That image is ancient, this page contains some images and other information:

 

http://wiki.blackmesasource.com/Scientist

 

In fact, that page says that image is 'an early version of the scientist model'.

 

 

On a related note, the BMS wiki is a great source of information about the mod, although it's not all up-to-date stuff.

 

The gallery of new files shows the latest images that have been added to the wiki for those interested:

 

http://wiki.blackmesasource.com/Special:NewFiles

Those on the Wiki definitely look a LOT more appealing. I wouldn't mind that design. And go females!

[BTGBullseye]

And go females!

Yay for boobs!

[Alyxx Thorne]

I definitely feel more secure about the mod now at least.

[Michael Archer]

They have one Kleiner, and a Vance, but the rest are generated. I've been waiting for this mod for a long time, and it's not going to come out anytime soon. Don't get your hopes up.

[Chuckthe2nd]

I'm 95% sure it will come out this year.

[Pinkie Pie]

As am I, but I'm not holding my breath.

[BTGBullseye]

I'm 95% sure it will not come out this year.

Fixed for you.