HL2 New Move: Sprint

[Svv4T]

Hey,
I just noticed that Gordon can now sprint. There's a new AUX POWER HUD box that appears when using the Sprint action (like Dod) [10:30-11:00 in Video]. Same thing in CS: Source but without the HUD box.

I think it's a good idea to implement such move, I know I could have used it more than once in the original Half-Life.

If this was noticed before, I'm sorry and mods can closed this thread.

 

[staddydaddy]

I noticed this too today. Sprinting is very good in games. I think it will be interesting how hardcore CS players deal with sprinting.

 

[Mechagodzilla]

'Sprint' as in 'run quicker for a short time', with a boost of suit power?

 

[Mr. Redundant]

I thought in HL (and HL2) you were always running... so I assume the sprint is an augmented run for shorter periods.
(edit: wow I just realized how redundant that is... well at least I earn my keep)

unless gordon just walks fast as a moflo.

 

[BlazeKun]

I thought this was known since last E3, you can see gordon sprinting in the bugbait video.

 

[Letters]

I wonder if, after sprinting, Gordon has to slow down for a bit afterwards (as in Day of Defeat) or if it's simply having to wait for a recharge.

 

[Mechagodzilla]

So, the HEV is the source of Gord's powers!
If it can make him run faster, then it could also explain his L3375 crowbar skills.
How else do you think lowly nerd became ultimate stamina commando?

Oh, and @ redundant:
There is a run/walk toggle in HL1, but no-one ever uses it, because there is no advantage to walking over running.

Edit: I just realized that the HEV now has three separate battery monitors.

 

[[[LuCkY]]]

Known since last year.

 

[FictiousWill]

Damn. I hate sprinting in games. It's not fun at all.

 

[Mechagodzilla]

Damn. I hate sprinting in games. It's not fun at all.

It's entirely optional: just don't press the key.
(Unless you're talking about multiplayer)

I actually really doubt I'll use that feature very often, unless it was part of some crazy scheme that would end up killing me anyways.

 

[Mr. Redundant]

Damn. I hate sprinting in games. It's not fun at all.

hehe then dont sprint
but seriously... sprinting only adds more strategy.

(edit) mech beat me to it.

 

[Gambone]

that aux power bar is for your flashlight. you cant sprint

 

[Moto]

Yeah, I've seen this before in...another thing...video...*runs*

Wooooooooooossshhh

*hints with the woosh sound*

*points at thread title*

 

[Skullhair]

that aux power bar is for your flashlight. you cant sprint

Yup, you can.

 

[[[LuCkY]]]

that aux power bar is for your flashlight. you cant sprint

Aux power is for sprinting, flashlight and other 'various' things..

 

[Lucifer Crass]

I hope u dont slow down after a sprint, its bad enough in DoD but in hl2 I would :'(
If someone was shooting at me, my last thought would be how much stamina if have left and more about getting behind cover asap! So, in RL stamina isnt an issue with adrenillen until you feel you are safe.

 

[Svv4T]

From the video, it doesn't look like you slow down after a sprint. The bar simply fills in again, and you can use the POWER AUX to sprint again. Sprinting in HL2 seems to be restricted by the POWER AUX bar, however, we can't see any such bar in CS: Source, but still they are sprinting in the video (under the aztec bridge). I really hope they include some kind of restriction to prevent "always sprinting", otherwise it would be lame. Sprinting in CS might feel weird at the beginning...

 

[Diablo2k]

Just hope there won't be a sprint limit in HL 2 mp (if it has mp ofcourse). That would really suck

 

[crabcakes66]

Oh no, god forbid it takes more skill to kill someone......