How To Fix The Flash Light In Black Mesa

The Flashlight is a portable low-cal source used throughout the Half-Life serial appearing in a variety of shapes and forms. It is standard equipment for the Black Mesa Security Force and a congenital-in feature of the HEV Arrange.

i Overview
2 Behind the scenes
3 Gallery
- 3.one Pre-release
- iii.2 Retail
4 List of appearances
- 4.1 Primary games
- four.2 Other
5 References

Overview [edit]

First formally introduced during the Run a risk Course training, the flashlight is a tool used to illuminate dark areas, such as through Blackness Mesa'due south numerous ventilation ducts. The HEV Suit includes a congenital-in flashlight^[1] that runs on an auxiliary source independent of the suit'south power supply, allowing information technology to be used even if the suit is fully drained.^[two] The flashlight slowly drains its energy supply while in apply and recharges when turned off. If kept on for as well long, the flashlight volition automatically shut off once information technology depletes its available ability. Black Mesa security guards carry handheld flashlights that function in the same manner. The scientific discipline personnel in the facility are also seen wielding a variety of portable light devices. However, the invading HECU and Black Ops forces instead opt for dark vision goggles, the former as a part of their Powered Combat Vest outfit.

Half-Life two: Episode Ane features a segment in which Gordon and Alyx must travel through pitch-blackness clandestine tunnels overrun with Zombies using only his suit's flashlight and flares for illumination. Zombies hidden in darkness are instantly attracted to the low-cal source, and Fast Headcrabs clinging to the ceiling in deadfall volition immediately strike if a light shines upon them. In Half-Life 2: Episode Ii, the flashlight was given a separate power source that had previously been shared with the sprinting and oxygen meters.

In Portal 2, the Aperture Science Personality Constructs are shown to have built-in flashlights projected from their eyes. This is demonstrated by Wheatley in Turret Manufacturing when the power to the wing is shut off. He states that he was told he would die if he were ever to turn his flashlight on.

In Half-Life: Alyx, Alyx Vance acquires a flashlight from the corpse of a Combine Worker while in the Quarantine Zone. The name on it indicates its brand is PocketFLASH. She attaches this flashlight to her Gravity Gloves, and Russell informs her that it'south sensitive to darkness and will automatically turn on in low light environments. Combine Ordinals also carry flashlights every bit function of their gear. Additionally, Combine Grunts tin can be seen using flashlights when investigating the ruins of the Vault's crash.

Behind the scenes [edit]

In the One-half-Life Alpha, the HEV Adapt's flashlight acts in a different way. Rather than projecting a point of light, it simply illuminates a limited area effectually the histrion, similar to how the night vision functions in Half-Life: Opposing Force. In an early Half-Life: Blue Shift trailer, a handheld version of flashlight acting as a unique weapon slot detail can be seen.^[three] This feature was cutting from the final game, instead retaining the aforementioned flashlight mechanics used for the HEV Suit in Half-Life. The leftover flashlight worldmodel was kept as a decorative map object.

According to Valve's Aaron Seeler, the reason why the flashlight was given a separate power source in Episode Ii is related to the Antlion Guardian hunt sequences. Playtesters were unable to outrun the beast because they constantly left their flashlight on while escaping, leaving no energy left to sprint. The evolution team didn't desire to force the players to not illuminate their surroundings, so they decided to change the mechanic. Seeler notes that this alter might be explained in-universe equally being the effect of damage sustained in the train crash.^[4]

Gallery [edit]

Pre-release [edit]

The flashlight being used as a weapon slot particular in an early Blue Shift trailer.
A flashlight in a security guard's locker.
Ditto, the final release version of the trailer.

Retail [edit]

HUD icons of flashlight in Half-Life and its expansions.
An instance of using a flashlight in One-half-Life.
A fallen security guard clutches onto a flashlight.
A wounded scientist turns on the flashlight beside him.
A flashlight lying on the ground near a scientist performing repair work.
A flashlight lights upwards a scientist's hiding spot.
Spotting a Zombine with the HEV Suit'south flashlight.
Alyx shielding her eyes from Gordon's flashlight.
The flashlight casting a dynamic shadow in Episode Ii.
Wheatley using his flashlight to guide Chell through darkness.
A corrupted core lights up the other cores with its flashlight.
The flashlight used past Alyx.
A expressionless Combine Worker carrying the flashlight taken by Alyx.
A Combine Ordinal pulls out a flashlight.
The Ordinal checks if the room is clear.

Listing of appearances [edit]

Main games [edit]

Half-Life
Half-Life: Blue Shift
Half-Life: Decay
Half-Life ii
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch (Non-canonical appearance)
One-half-Life 2: Episode One
Half-Life 2: Episode 2
Portal 2
Half-Life: Alyx

Other [edit]

One-half-Life: 24-hour interval One (Offset appearance)
Half-Life: Uplink (Non-canonical appearance)
Half-Life ii: Lost Coast (Non-canonical appearance)
Source Particle Benchmark (Not-approved appearance)

References [edit]

↑ One-half-Life 2 Prima Guide
↑ Half-Life Prima Guide
↑ Early on One-half-Life: Blue Shift trailer on YouTube
↑ Half-Life 2: Episode Two commentary

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