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Before the MP5 was decided upon, Valve was considering using other weapons to use as their fully automatic gun. Firstly was the H&K G11, which did end up being modelled at some point, being used by the earliest versions of the HECU before their redesign. During their redesign, the HECU was given the M16 rifle with a M203 grenade launcher attachment. Additionally early promotional material featuring the HECU and Panthereyes featured a weapon that resembled a Walther MPL. Ultimately the M16 rifle was chose and can be seen in the earliest available HECU meshes. Eventually the M16 concept was discarded in favor of the MP5SD. | Before the MP5 was decided upon, Valve was considering using other weapons to use as their fully automatic gun. Firstly was the H&K G11, which did end up being modelled at some point, being used by the earliest versions of the HECU before their redesign. During their redesign, the HECU was given the M16 rifle with a M203 grenade launcher attachment. Additionally early promotional material featuring the HECU and Panthereyes featured a weapon that resembled a Walther MPL. Ultimately the M16 rifle was chose and can be seen in the earliest available HECU meshes. Eventually the M16 concept was discarded in favor of the MP5SD. | ||
| + | ===Gallery=== | ||
| + | <gallery hideaddbutton=true widths="200" orientation="none" spacing="small" position="center" bordersize="none" captionsize="small"> | ||
| + | Panthereye make scientist go bye bye.jpeg|Promotional art featuring Walther MPL. | ||
| + | Cig_smoker_evil.jpeg|Early Hgrunt concept art with text giving options on G11 or Colt Carbine. | ||
| + | Hgruntconceptm16.jpeg|Finalized Hgrunt concept art featuring M16 | ||
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| + | </gallery> | ||
== Version 1: Pre-Alpha == | == Version 1: Pre-Alpha == | ||
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== Version 3: Late Alpha == | == Version 3: Late Alpha == | ||
| + | [[File:MP5 SDK.png|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
| + | Continuing onto the late Alpha, this version of the MP5 marks the first version of the mesh to have been squished down the Y axis, likely to compensate for the way GoldSRC rendering effects view models (this was also done to the RPG, Python, and Gauss Gun). This version of the mesh retains the bare hands and lack of sleeves from the previous version. It can be found in the SDK as a .MAX file and a .SMD. | ||
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| + | == Version 4: Early Beta == | ||
[[File:Ua office01.jpg|thumb|left|300px]] | [[File:Ua office01.jpg|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
| − | Moving onto the | + | Moving onto the early Beta, in this version an early appearance of the HEV suit can be seen, although only with red sleeves and bare hands. This model's source files can be found in the Half-Life SDK as it was also used for creating the weapon's animations. With this model the early much more elaborate reload animation where Gordon raised the gun and dumped the magazine before reloading came to life, as evidenced by the SDK's reload max file containing this mesh. This version of the weapon had a somewhat short lifespan as it was later replaced with the more long standing next version. Around this time, the model also received it's first worldmodel, looking very blocky and detailed. |
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| − | == Version | + | == Version 5: Beta == |
[[File:Hl1betamp5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | [[File:Hl1betamp5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
This version finally acquired the gloved HEV hands we know and love, except the glove chrome was a simple gradient as opposed to the detailed chrome texture used for the gloves at the time. Despite this, the hand mesh is virtually identical to the previous versions, with no knuckle armour, as well as having the HEV sleeves covering up the missing faces. This model version can be found in MP5SD.MAX's Modifier Stack. | This version finally acquired the gloved HEV hands we know and love, except the glove chrome was a simple gradient as opposed to the detailed chrome texture used for the gloves at the time. Despite this, the hand mesh is virtually identical to the previous versions, with no knuckle armour, as well as having the HEV sleeves covering up the missing faces. This model version can be found in MP5SD.MAX's Modifier Stack. | ||
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| − | == Version | + | == Version 6: E3 1998 == |
[[File:Red_water_fog.png|thumb|left|300px]] | [[File:Red_water_fog.png|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
Only a simple origin change is present, likely due to the theory of a Valve employee enjoying Quake-like centered weapons more than on-side ones. This version of the model was used as a placeholder viewmodel in an early version of Team Fortress 2 from 1998. | Only a simple origin change is present, likely due to the theory of a Valve employee enjoying Quake-like centered weapons more than on-side ones. This version of the model was used as a placeholder viewmodel in an early version of Team Fortress 2 from 1998. | ||
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| − | == Version | + | == Version 7: Late Beta == |
[[File:AIAA_LateBetaMP5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | [[File:AIAA_LateBetaMP5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
A simple origin change in this one is present as well, now most notable is the appearance of the final models origin. | A simple origin change in this one is present as well, now most notable is the appearance of the final models origin. | ||
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| + | == Version 8: Day One == | ||
| + | [[File:AIAA DayOneMP5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
| + | While it is close to the final model, it boasts higher resolution textures, the arms have bright chrome at the start of the sleeves, and there is a rigging error causing part of the left sleeve to stick to the gun magazine. | ||
| + | ===Gallery=== | ||
| + | <gallery hideaddbutton=true widths="200" orientation="none" spacing="small" position="center" bordersize="none" captionsize="small"> | ||
| + | DayoneMP5sleeve.png | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| − | == Version | + | == Version 9: Retail == |
[[File:HL1_RetailMP5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | [[File:HL1_RetailMP5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
This is the final version of the model, being seen in Half-Life's last stage of development as well as the game's release in 1998. The arms finally have detailed chrome and orange arms and has the sleeve brought more up to the hand, bringing them in line with the other viewmodels. Additionally, the MP5 itself got a slight remodel, with a more realistic backsight and chrome present throughout the model. The M203 grenade launcher was also made grey to blend with the rest of the gun. Gordon no longer raises the gun as prominently whilst reloading. Curiously, the worldmodel of this version of the weapon resembles a MP5A3 instead of an MP5SD. | This is the final version of the model, being seen in Half-Life's last stage of development as well as the game's release in 1998. The arms finally have detailed chrome and orange arms and has the sleeve brought more up to the hand, bringing them in line with the other viewmodels. Additionally, the MP5 itself got a slight remodel, with a more realistic backsight and chrome present throughout the model. The M203 grenade launcher was also made grey to blend with the rest of the gun. Gordon no longer raises the gun as prominently whilst reloading. Curiously, the worldmodel of this version of the weapon resembles a MP5A3 instead of an MP5SD. | ||
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| − | == Version | + | == Version 9.5: Gearbox == |
[[File:OP4_RetailMP5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | [[File:OP4_RetailMP5.png|thumb|left|300px]] | ||
At some point in 1999, Gearbox Software created a whole new rig for the MP5 based on the "Bip01" system instead of the "BoneXX" system used by Valve's model. The mesh of the MP5 was the same, however the animations were completely redone. This model was seen in Opposing Force and Blue Shift. | At some point in 1999, Gearbox Software created a whole new rig for the MP5 based on the "Bip01" system instead of the "BoneXX" system used by Valve's model. The mesh of the MP5 was the same, however the animations were completely redone. This model was seen in Opposing Force and Blue Shift. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:43, 16 April 2024
The MP5 is a weapon in Half-Life, also sometimes called the "9mm Assault Rifle" or the "Submachine Gun". Throughout the development of Half-Life, it got its own fair share of changes. Curiously being one of the only weapons to remain almost identical to it's earliest stages throughout development, the changes it did end up receiving were quite substantial.
Contents
Version 0: Concepts and Earlier Weapons
Before the MP5 was decided upon, Valve was considering using other weapons to use as their fully automatic gun. Firstly was the H&K G11, which did end up being modelled at some point, being used by the earliest versions of the HECU before their redesign. During their redesign, the HECU was given the M16 rifle with a M203 grenade launcher attachment. Additionally early promotional material featuring the HECU and Panthereyes featured a weapon that resembled a Walther MPL. Ultimately the M16 rifle was chose and can be seen in the earliest available HECU meshes. Eventually the M16 concept was discarded in favor of the MP5SD.
Gallery
Promotional art featuring Walther MPL.
Early Hgrunt concept art with text giving options on G11 or Colt Carbine.
Finalized Hgrunt concept art featuring M16
Version 1: Pre-Alpha
The earliest appearance of the MP5 known. This version sports no hands, a temporary detail which didn't remain for long, compared to the Crowbar's early counterpart. It also has a more brighter and unique texture set compared to later revisions of the MP5. The weapon's first person origin point is higher up the players view height.
Gallery
More of the weapon can be seen.
Version 2: Alpha
This version can be seen in the leaked Alpha 0.52 build, now being held by two bare arms. This version had a much more elaborate texture set - having a more detailed buttstock and reciever, as well as a green M203 grenade launcher - and would be used as a basis for later versions to come. The origin was now adjusted to be more on the side compared to the previous iteration.
Gallery
As seen in a model viewer.
Appearance in an official screenshot.
Version 3: Late Alpha
Continuing onto the late Alpha, this version of the MP5 marks the first version of the mesh to have been squished down the Y axis, likely to compensate for the way GoldSRC rendering effects view models (this was also done to the RPG, Python, and Gauss Gun). This version of the mesh retains the bare hands and lack of sleeves from the previous version. It can be found in the SDK as a .MAX file and a .SMD.
Version 4: Early Beta
Moving onto the early Beta, in this version an early appearance of the HEV suit can be seen, although only with red sleeves and bare hands. This model's source files can be found in the Half-Life SDK as it was also used for creating the weapon's animations. With this model the early much more elaborate reload animation where Gordon raised the gun and dumped the magazine before reloading came to life, as evidenced by the SDK's reload max file containing this mesh. This version of the weapon had a somewhat short lifespan as it was later replaced with the more long standing next version. Around this time, the model also received it's first worldmodel, looking very blocky and detailed.
Version 5: Beta
This version finally acquired the gloved HEV hands we know and love, except the glove chrome was a simple gradient as opposed to the detailed chrome texture used for the gloves at the time. Despite this, the hand mesh is virtually identical to the previous versions, with no knuckle armour, as well as having the HEV sleeves covering up the missing faces. This model version can be found in MP5SD.MAX's Modifier Stack.
Version 6: E3 1998
Only a simple origin change is present, likely due to the theory of a Valve employee enjoying Quake-like centered weapons more than on-side ones. This version of the model was used as a placeholder viewmodel in an early version of Team Fortress 2 from 1998.
Gallery
Version 7: Late Beta
A simple origin change in this one is present as well, now most notable is the appearance of the final models origin.
Version 8: Day One
While it is close to the final model, it boasts higher resolution textures, the arms have bright chrome at the start of the sleeves, and there is a rigging error causing part of the left sleeve to stick to the gun magazine.
Gallery
Version 9: Retail
This is the final version of the model, being seen in Half-Life's last stage of development as well as the game's release in 1998. The arms finally have detailed chrome and orange arms and has the sleeve brought more up to the hand, bringing them in line with the other viewmodels. Additionally, the MP5 itself got a slight remodel, with a more realistic backsight and chrome present throughout the model. The M203 grenade launcher was also made grey to blend with the rest of the gun. Gordon no longer raises the gun as prominently whilst reloading. Curiously, the worldmodel of this version of the weapon resembles a MP5A3 instead of an MP5SD.
Version 9.5: Gearbox
At some point in 1999, Gearbox Software created a whole new rig for the MP5 based on the "Bip01" system instead of the "BoneXX" system used by Valve's model. The mesh of the MP5 was the same, however the animations were completely redone. This model was seen in Opposing Force and Blue Shift.
Gallery
The version seen in Blue Shift
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