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I get it, if Freeman doesn't talk: it's just because VALVe's hasn't yet got the proper technology to render the sound as it would've been heard inside the scientists thick cranium.
And here you were, thinking that he stayed silent just because it helps the player get immersed in the game.
And here you were, thinking that he stayed silent just because it helps the player get immersed in the game.
I see lots of complaints in the future about the game being delayed because they had to cater for that "stupid" deaf community. (Not my person choice of words, but I've heard such a statement made).
But personally I support this no matter the delay (so long as it's within reasonable limits) it certainly shows some nice independent thinking and creativity. Good on Valve!
But personally I support this no matter the delay (so long as it's within reasonable limits) it certainly shows some nice independent thinking and creativity. Good on Valve!
What's with the internet's(or Dtoid's users') obsession with fat jokes? Far too easy imo. Be more creative when you troll.
As for this post. *clears throat*
FUCK YES! HL2: Ep3!
This could also add a tally in the "Games As Art" debate, which is always a plus. Coming from VALVe I am both surprised and not surprised at the same time, as they always put out quality work.
As for this post. *clears throat*
FUCK YES! HL2: Ep3!
This could also add a tally in the "Games As Art" debate, which is always a plus. Coming from VALVe I am both surprised and not surprised at the same time, as they always put out quality work.
@Rammstein
It's more poking fun at Gabe's 2 week delay he says will be put on EP3 at every fat joke directed towards him
It's more poking fun at Gabe's 2 week delay he says will be put on EP3 at every fat joke directed towards him
I'm sure Valve is more than familiar with one particular bit of sign language. Hint: it's not "I love you" but it does rhyme with "duck fu".
Hahahaha, dear god, why did I laugh so much at the last two posts (salesnjhongjucn's posts).
Anyway, for some reason this new hyped me way more than it should.
Anyway, for some reason this new hyped me way more than it should.
With natal you can SIGN LANGUAGE CHARACTERS IN THE GAME! That would be awesome.
Still. I, for one, don't give a flying crap about Alex sign languaging!
Release the fucking game already!
Still. I, for one, don't give a flying crap about Alex sign languaging!
Release the fucking game already!
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Thats great valve, seems like an interesting element to add into a game but, can you please release Ep 3 very very soon.
@brainderailment
I think it's like "she taught Dog how to play chess so she could practice", it make sense doesn't it?
I think it's like "she taught Dog how to play chess so she could practice", it make sense doesn't it?
@brainderailment: Signing is just like any other skill. Even if you're very fluent in doing it, you'll become rusty if you don't keep doing it. She was fluent enough to teach Dog to sign, and she did so because she wanted to have a way to use it frequently so she stayed just as fluent.
I do really hope, though, that they implement American Sign Language rather than English Sign Language(also known as Exact English). It does seem that Valve is doing their research among users of ASL, which is good. I just hope that's what they actually use, because it's what the majority of those who are born deaf use to communicate. If Valve is going to do this, they need to do it correctly.
I do really hope, though, that they implement American Sign Language rather than English Sign Language(also known as Exact English). It does seem that Valve is doing their research among users of ASL, which is good. I just hope that's what they actually use, because it's what the majority of those who are born deaf use to communicate. If Valve is going to do this, they need to do it correctly.
"Hey guys, before we start on half-life 2 episode 3, we're all going to learn sign language and try to animate it!"
Seriously valve, I love you guys, but goddamn you know how to put a game off.
Seriously valve, I love you guys, but goddamn you know how to put a game off.
To all the newbs saying things like;
"Release the fucking game already!"
"but, can you please release Ep 3 very very soon"
"but goddamn you know how to put a game off."
The game will ship when it's fucking ready, it's always funny to hear people bitch about VALVe's release timing, how soon have we forgotten id's delays and don't even get me started on Blizzard.
"It'll be done when it's done," sound familiar? I would rather have a quality game at a slower pace than a horrible rush-job.
When you grow up kids, you gain this little thing called patience. We can't always "have it and have it now!" like when mommy buys things for us.
"Release the fucking game already!"
"but, can you please release Ep 3 very very soon"
"but goddamn you know how to put a game off."
The game will ship when it's fucking ready, it's always funny to hear people bitch about VALVe's release timing, how soon have we forgotten id's delays and don't even get me started on Blizzard.
"It'll be done when it's done," sound familiar? I would rather have a quality game at a slower pace than a horrible rush-job.
When you grow up kids, you gain this little thing called patience. We can't always "have it and have it now!" like when mommy buys things for us.
Awesome, great step forward for gaming. This just another one of those things that will make games more accessible to more people, and I'm totally down for that. It would certainly be a push forward for the industry, and that can't hurt. Now, one last thing...
Fucking release Episode 3 already. Please?
Fucking release Episode 3 already. Please?
Good the new came out. I am honestly happy valve is doing this. Couple years back a group of guys made a mod for the deaf for doom3 they got selected for a mod award at the GDC. I was impressed with that and that was just a mod.
How is that pushing forward? Even if they don't just mo cap someone signing, isn't programming gestures standard in video game programming?
yay! now I know ep 3 is finally on the way! (and now this means Half Life 3 will be here in maybe 5 years! YAY)
Man they better get working on this because standard Half Life 2 engine animation is terrible. I couldn't even imagine doing it was any current tools. This is actually pretty cool and could be really useful for things other then just sign language. It could bring a whole new level of animation in. Let's see it Valve because Source is a pretty terrible engine compared to other stuff right now.
This is what your games as art banter hath created! METICULOUS PRODUCTION VALUE!
Put that in your Podtoid and smoke it. In a few years.
Put that in your Podtoid and smoke it. In a few years.
@Rammstein
I've got patience, I understand Valve's way of doing things. But I remember back when they said episodic content would allow games to be produced faster. So far they haven't made well with that promise.
I can wait, but its hard to wait when it looks like their procrastinating.
I've got patience, I understand Valve's way of doing things. But I remember back when they said episodic content would allow games to be produced faster. So far they haven't made well with that promise.
I can wait, but its hard to wait when it looks like their procrastinating.
@Rammstein
1) You direct your anger at weird things
2) Usually I'd agree with the basic point you're trying to make, and still do to an extent, but the entire point of episodic gaming is that content is released much more frequently, which is something that Valve have completely failed with. It's been nearly two years since Episode 2 was released, longer than it takes for many full sequels to be made, and this is one of the first bits of news about 3. This is the Duke Nukem Forever of episodic games.
1) You direct your anger at weird things
2) Usually I'd agree with the basic point you're trying to make, and still do to an extent, but the entire point of episodic gaming is that content is released much more frequently, which is something that Valve have completely failed with. It's been nearly two years since Episode 2 was released, longer than it takes for many full sequels to be made, and this is one of the first bits of news about 3. This is the Duke Nukem Forever of episodic games.
Valve surely love gamers, innovation's like these it's what make them what they are.
PS: Gordon doesn't need sign language, just give the man a fucking crowbar.
PS: Gordon doesn't need sign language, just give the man a fucking crowbar.
SSKudu: Get an avatar or STFUAJPG!
Again, that goes to everyone. If you have one, good.
And Valve will be ready when they are. Here's the thing, this isn't your typical episodic game. It is Half-Life 2. The series is known not only for being awesomely fun, but always being quite a technical achievement for its time. So if you don't appreciate that, we don't appreciate the comment.
And the sign language has nothing to do about deaf people. (READ THE BLOG JIM KINDLY BROUGHT HERE, note: kindly) It has to do with the story and Alyx. Also nothing to do about Gordon. (I appreciated the jokes at first though.)
Sure are a lot of people here making stupid comments....Not a surprise that I don't recognize those people around here.
Again, that goes to everyone. If you have one, good.
And Valve will be ready when they are. Here's the thing, this isn't your typical episodic game. It is Half-Life 2. The series is known not only for being awesomely fun, but always being quite a technical achievement for its time. So if you don't appreciate that, we don't appreciate the comment.
And the sign language has nothing to do about deaf people. (READ THE BLOG JIM KINDLY BROUGHT HERE, note: kindly) It has to do with the story and Alyx. Also nothing to do about Gordon. (I appreciated the jokes at first though.)
Sure are a lot of people here making stupid comments....Not a surprise that I don't recognize those people around here.
Amazing! I have been working on getting my deaf boyfriend into FPSs. Maybe this will be the incentive that works.
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