Enemies switching weapons in combat

[RakuraiTenjin]

I searched and couldn't find anything on this, so I don't think it's been discussed before.

I was getting my HL2 fix and watching all the media again. And I noticed something small in Barricade. One of the combine behind the barricade (after you get there) is shooting at the close resistence guys with a pistol. Then he pulls out a sub machine gun. The time it took him to switch looks like it actually made it easier for him to die, but in combat this could be pretty tough to fight. In close quarters an enemy suddenly pulls out a pistol, etc, just like a player in multiplayer.

What do you think?

 

[Dr. Freeman]

hmm.. in HL1 the marines switched between mp5 and grenades.. so um.. not sure if this is a big deal although i do understand what u mean.

i guess it can be tough.. i mean we are expecting a much better AI right? :dork:

 

[Brian Damage]

No, I believe they didn't actually switch between the grenades and the gun, Dr. F, they just threw the grenades. What I think RT up the top was referring to was an ability for the humanoid enemies to switch actual guns...

 

[jonnyapps]

yeah that's cool hope the gun model when idle is displayed on the combine just like in swat3

 

[Varsity]

Only one question now: can they carry all their guns at once like Gordon?

 

[-=Nemesis=-]

Gordon has lotsa compartments in his HEV suit so I think not.

 

[Stormy]

The Rocket Luncher fits nicely in his back pocket :hmph:

 

[Wilco]

Did you not see the bit when he stole Mary Poppins' Bag ?

 

[Cole]

Hey she put my Alienware Area-51 computer in that bag and ran off. Now i'll just find gordon and then get my comp back!

 

[Play4Fun]

The Rocket Luncher fits nicely in his back pocket :hmph:

and dont forget the Snarks... :dozey:

 

[Maskirovka]

well the condition zero bots switch to pistols when they're out of ammo, so i'm sure it's easily possible that the combine soldiers do it intelligently.

 

[PatPwnt]

gordon uses a second manipulator welded to his back that levitates a platform that holds all of his weapons. No burden to gordon.

 

[slicktick]

I think that it will probably be a feature of some of the AI but maybe all of it. The combine will generally carry a pistol and a larger weapon (more lifelike) whereas a resistance fighter may only carry one weapon because of short supply and lack of military and combat experience.

 

[kaf11]

i always hoped the combine soldiers will be able to switch to a pistol, its a bit more realistic. i hope they show their previous gun slung on their back instead of just disapearing.

 

[Ownzed]

i always hoped the combine soldiers will be able to switch to a pistol, its a bit more realistic. i hope they show their previous gun slung on their back instead of just disapearing.

Yeah me too.