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I'm really surprised how well they pulled off the wasteland aesthetic in that test map with default assets. I mean, its still basic, but the texture options are there. And I'm always a fan of large engagement areas with combine soldiers.

You actually bring up an interesting point. Something I find interesting about HL2's scripting system is you never know what an NPC will do. A lot of valve's scripts control shooting and moving. Sure all that stuff in the Ravenholm section was scripted, but it could happen. Remember the ambush...

Oh yeah. I plan on covering the specifics of how cover works for NPCs, but I'd probably do less theory and more technical stuff. I do plan on going into application for assaults, though, because that definitely needs to be covered.

A video I made to try and inform people about the Overwatch Soldier AI: This is mostly geared to mappers, but you guys might find something interesting. Some other facts: - Scripted grenade throws don't remove grenades from a soldier's pool of grenades. - Soldiers only use the Shot...

I played HL2 for the first time in 2011...