View Full Version : Combine Elite?
Did valve give HL2.net some exclusive screenshots? where is this model featured and which screen is this taken from?
http://www.halflife2.net/misc_images/enemies/e_elite.jpg
Never seen it before, in-game.
[sl@yer]
03-10-2004, 12:15 PM
Wha? The gas mask looks like the combine assassin concept art.
AJ Rimmer
03-10-2004, 12:16 PM
']Wha? That looks like the combine assassin concept art.
Yeah it does.
Lanthanide
03-10-2004, 12:17 PM
I've seen people using that as avatars, always wondered where it came from.
Guess we'll find out in a couple of months.
Yeah, seems that the combine assasins are now male and called combine elites.
But does this mean, HL2.net staff has seen more of the game directly from valve, than us? ;) Do they get some special stuff?
we11er
03-10-2004, 01:25 PM
Cool, combine assasins. Dunno why but it's just... cool
Feath
03-10-2004, 01:29 PM
I wondered where that came from as well. I haven't seen it in a any screenshots.
Maybe they got the screenshot off Valve?
Brian Damage
03-10-2004, 01:37 PM
Tryin' to sneak one past us, eh...?
Automatic Kafka
03-10-2004, 01:42 PM
I don't like the white.
Brian Damage
03-10-2004, 01:47 PM
Yeah, seems that the combine assasins are now male and called combine elites.
I wonder if it's more like the difference between the male Black Ops and the female assasins from the original games...
Gunner
03-10-2004, 01:51 PM
I don't like the white.
They look like some sort of robot from an anime cartoon or something, still look good though hehe :)
bassport
03-10-2004, 01:52 PM
Maybe it's a picture from a Star Wars geek convention (looks more like a foto than a screen shot to me)
liPillON
03-10-2004, 02:19 PM
a skull on the combine logo! cool :O
AcousticToad
03-10-2004, 02:34 PM
Not saw that one, cool.
PvtRyan
03-10-2004, 02:52 PM
Barnacle
Another Half-Life enemy returns! What was once an easily avoidable blob and string hanging on the ceilings of Black Mesa is now an evolved version with a lot more movement. These pulsating sacks wont be afraid to whip you around the neck and haul you up to it's waiting mouth.
I'm also curious as to how they know that the barnie is a more active enemy this time? Do they know more? Or just a guess to make it sound more dramatic?
[sl@yer]
03-10-2004, 02:54 PM
I'm also curious as to how they know that the barnie is a more active enemy this time? Do they know more? Or just a guess to make it sound more dramatic?
Perhaps they were just going by that concept art pic...where a barnacle seems to be actively attacking Gordon rather than passively lying in wait.
Feath
03-10-2004, 03:00 PM
I'm also curious as to how they know that the barnie is a more active enemy this time? Do they know more? Or just a guess to make it sound more dramatic?
I remember some preview mentioning that it was more active.
The Monkey
03-10-2004, 03:19 PM
In the Enemies-section there at hl2.net, you will find Combine Elite with a picture that I've never seen before. It that a new screenshot?
http://www.halflife2.net/hl2/index.php?page=enemies
Dr0ndeh
03-10-2004, 03:21 PM
woah! i aint seen that before either!
those pesky mods are holding something from us!
http://www.halflife2.net/misc_images/enemies/e_elite.jpg
Brian Damage
03-10-2004, 04:25 PM
Something else I've never heard before...
On the characters page, it states that Dr. Breen is also known as "The Consul"... where did that come from?
DarkSonic
03-10-2004, 04:32 PM
It looks like a picture of some guy...not a picture from the game...
Clavius
03-10-2004, 04:33 PM
I think they look absolutely cool!
Also, I hope to see the female version on the concept, always had a thing for fassn, so this'll undoubtly become my favorite enemy.
Vegeta897
03-10-2004, 04:38 PM
Even if it was based off the concept art, picture this:
The tongue hangs straight down. Gordon walks into it. He starts to run away from it, while struggling to get it loose. So now he is in that position where it looks like he was just standing there and the barnacle moved his tongue.
What I REALLY want to see is if I were to move a physical object into his toungue, and it sticks to it!! That would look so cool. And the tongue being an actual physical "rope" so it will bend or whatever if I push something in it.
Can't wait! :D
PvtRyan
03-10-2004, 04:45 PM
This site definitely received some additional footage from Valve, I can't think of an instance where you saw Eli (although you may have seen him like that in the e3 video, but I'm not sure because I haven't got that one anymore), Breen and Dog from a position like you see them in the Characters page.
Yeah.
They even knew about the fact that the hydra is taken out from the game. Something tells me there is a hidden board where valve posted some special stuff for the staff only...
Grr...
kussie
03-10-2004, 05:04 PM
the elite combine reminds me of the ninja from Metal Gear Solid for some reason
Some_God
03-10-2004, 05:06 PM
Wow... good post (and pic). Too bad I wont be surprised when I play the game. :(
Feath
03-10-2004, 05:07 PM
Yeah.
They even knew about the fact that the hydra is taken out from the game. Something tells me there is a hidden board where valve posted some special stuff for the staff only...
Grr...
It's well known that the site staff have regular contact with Valve. As well as many other companies.
Dr0ndeh
03-10-2004, 05:20 PM
those pesky secret keepin' mods! spill the beans!
SFLUFAN
03-10-2004, 05:21 PM
Something about that picture doesn't look quite right at all - it just doesn't "fit" with the other Combine models that we've seen so far.
I think it's either discarded concept art or from some other game - but it just doesn't feel Valve-ish.
AzzMan
03-10-2004, 05:28 PM
Wait a sec...when dd they say the hydra was taken out of the game? God damn that would be ghey if they did....
Gorgon
03-10-2004, 05:29 PM
Did valve give HL2.net some exclusive screenshots? where is this model featured and which screen is this taken from?
http://www.halflife2.net/misc_images/enemies/e_elite.jpg
Never seen it before, in-game.
woow, this is the assasin.
So finaly we know how he looks like. So cool :rolleyes:
The Monkey
03-10-2004, 05:30 PM
The picture of DOG is unknown, atleast for me. Look at the angle!
http://www.halflife2.net/index.php?page=characters
Either hl2.net has recived a secret picture, or it's taken from the leak(very unlikely).
mashed
03-10-2004, 05:31 PM
I love the enemy design in this game. Very utilitarian.
Dr0ndeh
03-10-2004, 05:35 PM
The picture of DOG is unknown, atleast for me. Look at the angle!
http://www.halflife2.net/index.php?page=characters
Either hl2.net has recived a secret picture, or it's taken from the leak(very unlikely).
i think its the recent pic of dog standing next to alyx, except the image has been mirrored.
Feath
03-10-2004, 05:37 PM
i think its the recent pic of dog standing next to alyx, except the image has been mirrored.
No it isn't.
EDIT: I should probably explain more but it's not, I've just compared the two.
Vegeta897
03-10-2004, 05:41 PM
This is like the only HL2 site that has all the character and monster bios right.
You can never find one that isn't all completely right.
Thankyou hl2.net. :)
The Monkey
03-10-2004, 05:47 PM
Not a single mod has replied to this tread. They are hiding! :eek:
SFLUFAN
03-10-2004, 05:49 PM
I don't know - there's a Metal Gear Solid feel to that pic rather than Half Life 2.
liPillON
03-10-2004, 06:01 PM
Not a single mod has replied to this tread. They are hiding! :eek:
http://half-life2.com/hl2.php?move=chris_d <=so true! :p
Varsity
03-10-2004, 06:05 PM
'Coolbeans'. The Combine Elite looks badass - but I really wish it could have remained a suprise. :/
Munro
03-10-2004, 06:08 PM
Combine Elite? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, you must be mistaken.
kaf11
03-10-2004, 06:08 PM
son of a bitch. ive never seen that new combine pic. probably wouldnt have looked if i thought it wasnt one of the newely released screens. a lot of people have been discussing the combine models as being new or different. oh well, its my fault for looking.... they look cool as hell though. im sure the way valve introduces them will still be a wow moment.
Feath
03-10-2004, 06:14 PM
Combine Elite? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, you must be mistaken.
Oh no! A Cover-up.
And it's a really really bad one.
I'd rather not have seen it tbh, i think theyve gone a bit overkill on releasing shots of the enemies. I know there's probably a whole lot more that we dont know abaout, but still its annoying....
Varsity
03-10-2004, 06:30 PM
I'd rather not have seen it tbh, i think theyve gone a bit overkill on releasing shots of the enemies. I know there's probably a whole lot more that we dont know abaout, but still its annoying....
There are (were) over 50. :E
There are (were) over 50. :E
Well i didnt know that :D If there are 50+ enemies i'll be very impressed
marshmallow
03-10-2004, 06:35 PM
Don't worry, there are a lot more enemies, especially towards the end, that they haven't officially shown or even talked about yet.
riTuaL
03-10-2004, 06:38 PM
that looks like a stormtrooper.
Brian Damage
03-10-2004, 06:39 PM
Including, hopefully, ol' "buttface" from that concept art. He looked cool.
PvtRyan
03-10-2004, 06:42 PM
The reviews speak about whole combine armies including tanks and artillery.
And Munro, you're still laughing now, but when the men in white suits come for a visit, you won't be laughing anymore. Muhahahaha. Excellent.
Combine Elite? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, you must be mistaken.
No point in covering up now, we know that you guys get secret info from Valve. :O
[sl@yer]
03-10-2004, 06:53 PM
If this is secret.....why would it be in the enemies info section?
Cheta
03-10-2004, 06:59 PM
Seriuosly valve must be rushing the game so bad.
Theyre now dropping maps, weapons and enemies and also now apparently splicing models to create a halfarsed npc.
wtg
']If this is secret.....why would it be in the enemies info section?
Seeing as the game is so close to release.
[sl@yer]
03-10-2004, 07:00 PM
Seriuosly valve must be rushing the game so bad.
Theyre now dropping maps, weapons and enemies and also now apparently splicing models to create a halfarsed npc.
wtg
Um...no. For a start the game is finished. Also, if they change anything, it's most likely for the best, i.e. to improve the game. I am confident this is the case, after the changes HL1 went through.
Feath
03-10-2004, 07:00 PM
Seriuosly valve must be rushing the game so bad.
Theyre now dropping maps, weapons and enemies and also now apparently splicing models to create a halfarsed npc.
wtg
Erm, have you any evidence for this? Also, why would Valve need to rush? They are already a year late and have taken as much time as they needed.
Seriuosly valve must be rushing the game so bad.
Theyre now dropping maps, weapons and enemies and also now apparently splicing models to create a halfarsed npc.
wtg
Huh, where did you read that?
AFAIK the game has been finished for a while hasnt it?
Varsity
03-10-2004, 07:02 PM
Seriuosly valve must be rushing the game so bad.
Theyre now dropping maps, weapons and enemies and also now apparently splicing models to create a halfarsed npc.
This happened over a year ago...idiot.
Samon
03-10-2004, 07:03 PM
Yeah, they cut a few maps and changed a few places
Yeah, they cut a few maps and changed a few places
Please show this evidence
edit: hmm you edited the post just while i quoted you, where is the evidence that you were talking about?
Annihilator_91
03-10-2004, 07:05 PM
If that is what I think it is (ÜBER ULTRA MEGA COMBINE ELITE SOLDIER) we WILL be annoyed...
The Monkey
03-10-2004, 07:05 PM
Combine Elite? I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about, you must be mistaken.
It's there, mate. Just admit it. ;)
MiccyNarc
03-10-2004, 07:12 PM
I...don't like it, but I'm sure it will look good ingame.
Sashswash
03-10-2004, 07:22 PM
Yeah, they cut a few maps and changed a few places
What's your proof?
Cheta
03-10-2004, 07:50 PM
We'll see.
Samon
03-10-2004, 07:51 PM
My proof is several sources, if you want to know whats been cut pm me....theres the beta...the script
Perret
03-10-2004, 07:54 PM
Combines = SA
Combine Elite = SS-Totenkopf
damn nazi-combines :P
chimpmunk
03-10-2004, 08:11 PM
I like it actually, is it just me or Half life ² looks a little manga inspired? look at alyx and the combine elite!
PvtRyan
03-10-2004, 08:14 PM
I like it actually, is it just me or Half life ² looks a little manga inspired? look at alyx and the combine elite!
You know, there are about 2,5 billion asians that are not inspired by anime :laugh:
chimpmunk
03-10-2004, 09:32 PM
You know, there are about 2,5 billion asians that are not inspired by anime :laugh:
alyx is not asian, she's half withe, half black.
what i meant is that the carachter, alyx, the way she looks, it looks like manga-ish to me.
marshmallow
03-10-2004, 09:49 PM
Well her head is proportional to her body and her eyes aren't the size of dinner plates. So no, she looks like a normal person to me.
/cue ignorance
Shuzer
03-10-2004, 09:58 PM
alyx is not asian, she's half withe, half black.
what i meant is that the carachter, alyx, the way she looks, it looks like manga-ish to me.
She's half Asian and half black
KagePrototype
03-10-2004, 10:01 PM
She's mixed race. That's good enough. :p
Dr0ndeh
03-10-2004, 10:06 PM
shes half viking, and half pope.
shes half viking, and half pope.
Whoa, I was reading an article on the Pope when you posted that.
TEH POPEMAn IZ TEH C0MB1N3 1337!!1111111omiasfi
The Silhouette
03-10-2004, 10:33 PM
She's half Asian and half black
Correct, Eli even says her mothers name is Azia.
disruptioN_
03-10-2004, 10:35 PM
I always thought that Alyx looked like she was half white and half black.
Anyway the combine elite picture is damn sexy.
Clavius
03-10-2004, 10:40 PM
Correct, Eli even says her mothers name is Azia.
Lets all go play halflife1 and see if we can find an asian woman!
[Dragoon]
03-10-2004, 10:45 PM
My proof is several sources, if you want to know whats been cut pm me....theres the beta...the script
It's called the design process. And it wasn't a beta, it wasn't even close to beta. Things are GOING to change between that stage of development and the RC.
Things change, maps need to be redone or removed to conform to something new in the game. Think of the Coast videos.
GO GO POWER RANGERS!
The combin elite just seems.... off.
kaf11
03-10-2004, 11:07 PM
the brief glance i had of it looks pretty badass to me.
Asuka
03-10-2004, 11:23 PM
Wow thats a new screenshot to me. They look cool.
Brian Damage
04-10-2004, 01:51 AM
Whoa, I was reading an article on the Pope when you posted that.
TEH POPEMAn IZ TEH C0MB1N3 1337!!1111111omiasfi
I Like The Pope! The Pope Smokes Dope!
(That's from one of my favourite posters)
I reckon the elite looks sweeeeet...
Ownzed
04-10-2004, 02:19 AM
Yeah, it's an assasin.
mashed
04-10-2004, 02:36 AM
Maybe this is from the PC Gamer (US) review? This site got some exclusive info from the editors, maybe they threw them a screenshot as well, but they decided to make use of it rather than just posting another news item.
moondynejoe
04-10-2004, 03:19 AM
cliffe from valve says that they have an early copy of raising the bar. I assume this is where all the new pic's and info is comming from.
CrazyHarij
04-10-2004, 03:28 AM
I think they look awesome, and we'll probably have one hell of a tough time fighting these things! :D
galoot3000
04-10-2004, 03:32 AM
new screen for me, i like it!
Joeslucky22
04-10-2004, 03:40 AM
Mods..
where did you get this screenshot of the Elite?
I Demand an answer!
Dem0nEgg
04-10-2004, 03:45 AM
Mods..
where did you get this screenshot of the Elite?
Early copy of "Raising the Bar." (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product_id=871706)
Their source is an early copy of "Raising the Bar." The book details all of this -- which is why I think you guys will enjoy it.
Cliffe
VALVe
Joeslucky22
04-10-2004, 03:48 AM
oh.. sweet :D
why hasn't hl2world gotten a copy :(
:laugh:
you guys should just scan the whole thing. :upstare:
Cheta
04-10-2004, 04:03 AM
feed just pmed me
its in the post
Joeslucky22
04-10-2004, 04:13 AM
feed just pmed me
its in the post
...huh?
(btw: heya "cheta" :laugh: )
Joeslucky22
04-10-2004, 04:41 AM
Yeah.. I only come here for the constant stream of info :P (rather than the funny goofing off at "the world")
Alright, btw, Onboard was the assasin :P
Ownzed
04-10-2004, 04:41 AM
joey get me unbanned - im bored here :|
Your bored here? Ok...
Asuka
04-10-2004, 05:21 AM
Early copy of "Raising the Bar." (http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&product_id=871706)
Man cant wait for the book. Hope this date is true. 10/6/04
ImJacksAmygdala
04-10-2004, 05:22 AM
I think these are the combine snipers I read about at UK PCGamer...
The Monkey
22-12-2004, 08:47 PM
So, now that the game is released, do you mind telling us how you got that picture?
corkscru74
22-12-2004, 09:41 PM
They already said it was from Raising the Bar!
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