@Jeppuli We might make 4 years anniversary update for BMCER and this mod would get updated at the same time, but not sure yet

One more question, any idea about when this and BMCE:R are getting updated?

@Jeppuli Those are character manifest issues so nothing to do with this mod, I will try to remember to fix those for BMCER though.

Ok, well mainly I've just been encountering cases of grunts having two goggles on at the same time (as in one strapped onto the helmet and another one being worn normally). I've also seen cases of NVGs/NVG mounts being either attached to a hardhat, cap, bandana or directly to the grunts head. If those are just game limitations though, then I understand.

Hope I don't seem nit-picky though. This is still a really high quality mod, and it's been hard to play Black Mesa without this & BMCE:R.

@Jeppuli No, you can list the issues you are experiencing and I will let you know which of them are fixed, which will be fixed and what wont be fixed

Is there a list of the things fixed in the next update? I don't want to bother y'all by listing every little thing that I spot if it's already going to be fixed

@Jeppuli already fixed in the dev build and will be fixed in the next update

Very minor issue, but one of the leg gibs for the DOE version of the HECU is using the wrong texture, as in it's a non-bloody version of the CBRN leg model.

@Alborghetti I recommend consulting BMCER lore guide https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/workshop/filedetails/discussion/2668159678/4625855673284963598/ it has answers to both of these once you scroll down to the "About HECU" section

Okay... it's a good project, no doubt, but I have a few criticisms...

Firstly... why the hell are soldiers wearing badges? This is a force that was literally sent to annihilate and destroy the Black Mesa people, why the hell would they wear badges declaring who they are?

Secondly: Why are they wearing safety vests? They're military personnel, that doesn't make sense.

@DWBoyGamer thanks

@shadow on the wall I have heard of this https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2109309546&searchtext=pre+disaster being able to cause issues lie this so if you have it installed uninstall it as a test. If you dont have it installed or uninstalling it doesnt help, try playing with just BMCER and HECUR to see if it still happens then. And be sure to start new save when testing, old saves are sure to cause problems.

@DWBoyGamer https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/profiles/76561198843920012/screenshots/?appid=362890

@shadow on the wall Can you take screenshot or two of how this looks and send them here?

some hecu still appeared with buggy textures, missing body parts and no equipment, I swear I followed all the steps for installation

Yeah, well I hope that image that uploaded helped visualize it good. Have a good rest of Your day dude.

@razorscleo89 I know what you meant, making the assassin NVG glove like the HECU NVG does

@DWBoyGamer Hey so I had just uploaded a screenshot to My profile page and I was hoping that would better explain what I meant a while back.

Alright thanks guys, yeah I would give credits because I feel it's wrong to up and do something of the sort without asking first.

@razorscleo89 What Monolith said

@razorscleo89 pretty sure you can upon the conditions of providing credits

@DWBoyGamer Hey I have a Question, so I actually can't work on models or textures because I'm not exactly tech savvy but if I could do that. Would I be Okay if I asked for permission to edit Your Teams models for use on Gmod or would that be a massive No-No? Again, I'm asking because if I was able to do all that, would I be OK to?

Thanks.

@razorscleo89 Its alright attempt at making HECU look more believable

@DWBoyGamer I know, I was just asking what You and the Team thought of such a concept is all. I actually asked because I had checked the web to see if anyone did that before but was kind of surprised when I saw there was nothing of the sort. As I stated before it was merely just a thought not a request. I'm not one of those people Who go into the comments that go ''Oh! If Ya don't add this random thing I asked of Ya then I'll fire Mah Super Ultra Mega Space Lazah at Ya House if Ya don't comply!1!1!11'' or whatever nonsense like that. So please tell Me Your thought of that thought when You get the time, yeah?

@razorscleo89 Racer was the one who wanted to turn the patches in to more realistic ones in the first place you know

@racer I also wanted Your thoughts on that concept, again this is no way an attempt to get this added, just thought I'd share a thought.

@DWBoyGamer Hey so I was doing some thinking and had thought this up. Now I want to clarify ahead of time that this is in no way some vague attempt to get this added but merely a cool thought I had that I wanted to share with You and the team. So basically You know that one popular fanmade HECU patch that JoAcoNS used on His reskins? (I don't know the original artist) Basically That same patch but without the HECU tag in the middle, outlined in gold like how the 2024 versions of these models had the HECU patch and the twist being the USMCs Eagle anchor and globe in the middle in either gold or silver. I wanted to know what You guys thought of that and again I'm not trying to get You guys to add this but merely wanted some thoughts from other HL fans. PS sorry for another long comment.

@razorscleo89 Yeah I will do that for BMCER eventually

@DWBoyGamer Okay that's fine, but I would like it if their lenses would at the very least glow in the dark, no rush!

@Yamcha Its a funny easter egg

@razorscleo89 Ah you meant giving them the same NVG as what HECUR models have. No I dont think we will do that, I prefer them having the current lore accurate style one BMCER gives them.

@DWBoyGamer What I meant was could You make an enhanced red Night Vision lens texture like You did for the HECU green Night Vision lens? Surely My comments aren't that mysterious.

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3570949589
Black Ops didn't arrive just yet :).

@Hgrunt Medic The concept is good, but if it looks like shit there is no point in keeping it regardless

@DWBoyGamer Oh I see, well anyway I did like the tripod rucksack, I would add some detail to make it look more like the Goldsource ones, but anyway you have the last word.

@razorscleo89 Those should already have red lenses, you might have some reskin for them

@DWBoyGamer I meant The Black Ops NVGs.

@Hgrunt Medic Grenadier rucksack is not going to be removed, we purposefully removed the gunner rucksack to be able to add it. The gunner rucksack was old and in my eyes looked like dog shit compared to rest of the model. If we do ever bring it back, it will just have one color variant, I dont see it as worth it to add multiple.

@razorscleo89 Ok Im confused, which NVG do you mean, HECU or BO? Because BO NVG already has red lenses unless you have some reskin going on and red lenses wouldnt fit HECU. And about the grenades and turned off BO NVG, maybe.

Oh and one more question, if the plan to restore the rucksack with the tripod is applied, will there be a possibility of the tripod having a skin that is dark gray like the hecu models in HLOF?

@DWBoyGamer hello a question if there are plans to restore the rucksack with the 50cal tripod, So will the grenadier rucksack be removed? or will it be kept with the other bodygroups in the rucksack now with the 50cal tripod backpack as the new bodygroup of the rucksack ?

@DWBoyGamer Yeah, and You wouldn't even need to do much too. Basically it's like I said before, All You'd need is to make a Red Version of Your NVG lens glow texture, and that's about it. I was also wondering if You guys did go and tweak the Male and Female Assassins, could You also do that trick You did for the HECU NVGs for the Assassin raised NVGS being turned off too? (That was a pretty neat trick darkening the raised versions lenses) and give the grenades the yellow warning band on their Mk2's as well?

@razorscleo89 Thanks. Yeah I might make the assassin NVG lens glow in the next update, would be fairly easy thing to do

I'd say that I'm happy with how everything turned out and I wish the best of Luck to Your team for any future projects.

And about the same time the BMCER got updated and I saw the new Black Assassin Gear, very fitting! (The only thing that could make it better would be a proper glowing lens texture)

@DWBoyGamer So I just got a good look at the models, really great work! The Yukon Alice is slimmer, I like that and I got a Good look at the new patch, I actually like it. I'd say You guys did excellent!

Okay.

@razorscleo89 Classic style HECU sleeve patch and biker are not planned, not even as optional download since they require model to be replaced and I have no interest in maintaining optional models (also I just really dislike that glove design). I dont think we will be reworking the pouches to that extent either, while its entirely possible replacing them would require so much work that Im not sure its worth the effort. HECUR zombie doesnt have mutated leg anymore. The issue with extensive mutations like that is that even though they look cool it makes the zombie look like it has been in that state for a long time, despite the game taking place only in the span of few days. For that reason we prioritized making the zombies both in HECUR and BMCER to actually look like they turned fairly recently.

And My final question for today, the thought crossed My mind, so You know how the default BMS HECU Zombie has that mutated foot bursting though the boot? does the HECUR Zombie have that or is it still similar to the Black Mesa Blue Shift Maintenance Zombies? (With the boot having that slapped together skeleton bone poking out look)