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HL2 Question
2009-04-19, 2:02 PM #1
So seriously, I'm playing Half Life 2 for the first time. I just beat down these two guys with a crowbar, and got a handgun from one of them. But now I have to bust through these wooden planks to go through this doorway, and I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO SWITCH BACK TO THE DAMN CROWBAR!! Help, please? (quickly)
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 2:05 PM #2
Mouse scrollwheel? Number keys?
2009-04-19, 2:05 PM #3
mouse wheel? #1 on the keyboard?
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2009-04-19, 2:05 PM #4
Hit escape, go to options, keyboard (i think) and click advanced options, and select 'fast weapon switch', as well
2009-04-19, 2:06 PM #5
Originally posted by mscbuck:
mouse wheel? #1 on the keyboard?



haha :)
2009-04-19, 2:13 PM #6
bah, I should have clarified, I'm playing on the xbox.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 2:14 PM #7
check the manual?
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2009-04-19, 2:20 PM #8
I don't really have a manual. it's Orange Box. Anyway, I got past the part cause I shot the planks with the gun, but I'd rather not waste valuable bullets on that stuff. (I ran out of ammo, and it switched back to the crowbar) immediately afterword, ironically.)
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 2:31 PM #9
Code: 
   LEFT TRIGGER ->  _.-'--------------------'-._  <- RIGHT TRIGGER
                 .-'           ______           '-.
                /  /¯¯\       /\¯\/¯/\       (Y)   \
  L. ANALOG -> /  (<  >)     (  )  {  )   (X)   (B) \
              (    \  /       \/_/\_\/       (A)     )
              |     ¯¯ _|¯|_   ¯¯¯¯¯¯  /¯¯¯\         |
              |  _    |D PAD|         (     )        |
      BACK -> ( (_)_   ¯|_|¯           \___/  _ (#)  ) <-BLACK BUTTON
      PAUSE -> \  (_)     _,~-'------'-~._   (_)    /  <-WHITE BUTTON
                \        /             /  \        /
                 \______/       R. ANALOG  \______/ 

 Only buttons with functions displayed. If playing on the Xbox 360, controls
 are roughly the same, with "Black" being the Right Bumper and "White" being
 the Left Bumper. Controls can be changed in the Options menu.
  ____________ ______________________________________________________________
 | BUTTON     | PURPOSE                                                      |
 |¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯|¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯|
 | D-PAD      | Weapon select (each direction is a category)                 |
 | START      | Un/pause game                                                |
 | BLACK      | Command button (for troop tactics in later levels)           |
 | WHITE      | Toggle flashlight function                                   |
 | X-BUTTON   | Toggle (temporary) sprint function                           |
 | Y-BUTTON   | "Action" button, for triggering switches, etcetera           |
 | A-BUTTON   | "Jump" button                                                |
 | B-BUTTON   | "Reload" button                                              |
 | L. ANALOG  | Controls movement                                            |
 | R. ANALOG  | Controls camera (click for zoom function)                    |
 | L. TRIGGER | Secondary attack function (when applicable)                  |
 | R. TRIGGER | Fire weapon / Throw grenades                                 |
 |____________|______________________________________________________________|


Gamefaqs is usually your best bet for these things.
COUCHMAN IS BACK BABY
2009-04-19, 2:42 PM #10
Oh of course, the D-Pad. Tracer you rock.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 3:24 PM #11
omg! a helicopter!!!
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 3:40 PM #12
and you couldnt try all the buttons to figure out who to switch weapons because... ?
2009-04-19, 3:57 PM #13
*shhhhhhhhh
2009-04-19, 3:57 PM #14
omg! a helium chomper
2009-04-19, 3:58 PM #15
how does HL2 play on the Xbox?
"Nulla tenaci invia est via"
2009-04-19, 4:02 PM #16
Originally posted by zanardi:
how does HL2 play on the Xbox?


It loads in the tray just like every other game.

>.>



(i haven't played it on a console)
.
2009-04-19, 4:14 PM #17
Originally posted by zanardi:
how does HL2 play on the Xbox?

Not as well as on PC. HL was a computer game, and it was meant to be played as one.
I had a blog. It sucked.
2009-04-19, 4:24 PM #18
I hated hl2. I thought the story was boring, the physics puzzles were incredibly forced and unrealistic, and the music out of place. However, the episodes are a different story. I like 1 & 2 quite a bit more.
\(='_'=)/
2009-04-19, 4:35 PM #19
Originally posted by ragna:
and you couldnt try all the buttons to figure out who to switch weapons because... ?


well I did, but I forgot about the d-pad.

also:
OMG headcrabs!

also:
I'm actually enjoying the puzzles quite thoroughly. Granted, the last time I really got into an FPS was Jedi Knight, so my standards aren't very high.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 4:48 PM #20
Originally posted by silent_killa:
I hated hl2. I thought the story was boring, the physics puzzles were incredibly forced and unrealistic, and the music out of place. However, the episodes are a different story. I like 1 & 2 quite a bit more.


I completely agree. I played through a few levels on my old PC (up to not long after the boat-like part).

Once I got my new PC, it took mass amounts of courage and boredom to be able to push through that part again. The entire game was dull as can be.

Episodes though, I love them.
2009-04-19, 5:52 PM #21
Originally posted by Sarn_Cadrill:
well I did, but I forgot about the d-pad.

also:
OMG headcrabs!

also:
I'm actually enjoying the puzzles quite thoroughly. Granted, the last time I really got into an FPS was Jedi Knight, so my standards aren't very high.


Wth, JK was a fantastic FPS.
"Harriet, sweet Harriet - hard-hearted harbinger of haggis."
2009-04-19, 6:02 PM #22
well of course, for its time. But it simply cannot compete with even mediocre titles of today's time. I'm not trying to belittle JK, just saying how behind the times I am. For example, I'm in awe over being able to pick up and set down crates and such.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 6:05 PM #23
JK is, what, 12 years old at this point? Give it a break.
And when the moment is right, I'm gonna fly a kite.
2009-04-19, 6:52 PM #24
And the first place award for MISSING THE POINT goes to gbk.
:p

once again. I'm criticizing my lack of FPS familiarity, not JK's quality.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 7:20 PM #25
I realized your point AFTER I posted. I was too lazy to change it.

[/grumpy old man]

JK's gameplay is still really good, but yeah, the graphics suck. And, yeah, you're out of the loop if the last FPS you played was JK! :)

I really like the Half-life series - especially the Episodes. But the first Half-life game still holds some magic for me... I think it came out the same year as JK, didn't it?
"Harriet, sweet Harriet - hard-hearted harbinger of haggis."
2009-04-19, 7:28 PM #26
Originally posted by Chewbubba:
I realized your point AFTER I posted. I was too lazy to change it.

[/grumpy old man]

JK's gameplay is still really good, but yeah, the graphics suck. And, yeah, you're out of the loop if the last FPS you played was JK! :)

I really like the Half-life series - especially the Episodes. But the first Half-life game still holds some magic for me... I think it came out the same year as JK, didn't it?


2 later. 1999. :)

I agree though, Half-Life was a great game, and it's still amongst my favorite.
2009-04-19, 7:36 PM #27
Wasn't too keen on HL2. It was ok.
Sneaky sneaks. I'm actually a werewolf. Woof.
2009-04-19, 7:38 PM #28
I liked OpFor better than HL.
2009-04-19, 7:56 PM #29
OpFor was badass.
2009-04-19, 8:06 PM #30
This summer I'm finally going to finish Half-Life. Maybe OpFor and Blue Shift too. I tried to play through HL once but I gave up about a third of the way through. Don't remember why.
If you think the waiters are rude, you should see the manager.
2009-04-19, 8:21 PM #31
I got sick of HL around when you first start encountering the black ninja assassin people. But I dug HL2 so go figure.

Blue Shift is pretty good, so is Uplink (the demo!).
COUCHMAN IS BACK BABY
2009-04-19, 9:36 PM #32
Made it to Ravenhold or whatever that city is called. Been killing zombies. I decided I'm done for the night... it got pretty intense. :o

the Shotgun is awesome.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

Lassev: I guess there was something captivating in savagery, because I liked it.
2009-04-19, 9:49 PM #33
RAVENHOLDM NYE

BILL BILL BILL

WEPON
Bassoon, n. A brazen instrument into which a fool blows out his brains.
2009-04-19, 9:59 PM #34
Yeah quit hating on HL2.. other than the vehicle missions I loved the story and gameplay. Pretty fun.. but I agree HL2: Episode 1 and 2 are something special to behold.
2009-04-19, 10:12 PM #35
Originally posted by Emon:
RAVENHOLDM NYE

BILL BILL BILL

WEPON


!!!! wat is dis
2009-04-19, 10:30 PM #36
Originally posted by Sarn_Cadrill:
omg! a helicopter!!!


irloled
2009-04-19, 10:38 PM #37
yeah sarn post more updates like that :)
2009-04-19, 10:57 PM #38
in Ravenholme you should be focusing on gravity gun, theres objects everywhere to fire (I note the mattress has been nerfed... yes, you read that right) and the ammo for your other guns is not as plentiful as it is in the rest of the game.
You can't judge a book by it's file size
2009-04-20, 12:24 AM #39
sawblades <3

o.0
2009-04-20, 12:54 AM #40
Originally posted by Greenboy:
sawblades <3


+recycling!
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