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The High Definition Model Pack for Half-Life was the model pack included with the [[Blue Shift]] installation of [[Half-Life]] (which allowed for various model packs, such as ones made by users). With the release of [[Blue Shift]] on [[Category:Steam|Steam]], the model pack was added as an on-demand update (although it was never mentioned).
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{{HL1}} The '''{{hl1|1}} High Definition Content''' was the content used to increasing texture quality and more polygons for models. Additionally, it also changes weapon design, like the [[weapon_9mmAR_(GoldSrc)|MP5]] ({{w|icon=0|MP5A3}}) being replaced by {{w|icon=0|CAR-15|Colt Model 727}}, also known as M4.


To install the High-Definition Model Package, click on the install link below while Steam is running:
It is included with the {{hlbs|1}} installation of Half-Life (which allowed for various custom content packs, such as ones made by users). With the release of Blue Shift on {{steamicon|1}}, the content was added as an on-demand update (although it was never mentioned).
steam://installaddon/halflifehd


Note that nothing will happen until you run one of the [[Half-Life]] games.
The High Definition Content originated in the Dreamcast version, and later, [[Half-Life (PS2)|the PS2 version]]. The poly-count of many of the models was increased, though not to the same extent as the current High Definition Content.


To uninstall the HD Pack, click on this link:  
The High Definition Pack on Steam contains only the animations required for Half-Life, Blue Shift and Opposing Force, making many mods that use skinned Half-Life models unusable. Some models such as Holographic Assistant does not have their HD versions, unlike {{hlps2|1}}.
steam://removeaddon/halflifehd
 
In {{hls|4}}, the High Definition Pack used in this game, which was [https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues/1238 added in 2013] was later discovered to be [https://gamebanana.com/mods/239220 originated from GameBanana], instead of reusing the one created by Gearbox. It is currently unknown whether Valve licensed it or stolen this pack and using it without licensing it (through [https://steamcommunity.com/games/280/announcements/detail/2001012563991970199 Valve did credit the original author]), and it's still remain existed in game files to this day.
 
== Gallery ==
=== {{PC|1}} ===
==== NPCs ====
<gallery mode=nolines heights=256px widths=384px>
HL_HD_models_comparison_-_Original_vs_HD.jpg|Comparison between original and HD models of [[monster_human_grunt_(GoldSrc)|HECU soldiers]]
HL_HD_models_comparison_-_Barney.jpg|Comparison between original and HD models of [[monster_barney_(GoldSrc)|Security Guard (Barney)]]
HL_HD_models_comparison_-_Sci1.jpg|Comparison between original and HD models of [[monster_scientist_(GoldSrc)|Scientist]] (Luther)
HL_HD_models_comparison_-_Sci2.jpg|Comparison between original and HD models of [[monster_scientist_(GoldSrc)|Scientist]] (Slick)
HL_HD_models_comparison_-_Sci3.jpg|Comparison between original and HD models of [[monster_scientist_(GoldSrc)|Scientist]] (Einstein)
HL_HD_models_comparison_-_Sci4.jpg|Comparison between original and HD models of [[monster_scientist_(GoldSrc)|Scientist]] (Glasses)
</gallery>
==== Weapons ====
<gallery mode=nolines widths=128px heights=256px>
V_crowbar_goldsrc.png|Original [[weapon_crowbar_(GoldSrc)|Crowbar]] viewmodel
V_crowbar_goldsrc_hd.png|HD Crowbar viewmodel
</gallery>
<gallery mode=nolines widths=256px heights=200px>
V_9mmAR_goldsrc_2.png|Original [[Weapon_9mmAR_(GoldSrc)|SMG (MP5)]] viewmodel, based on the {{w|icon=0|MP5A3}}.
V_9mmAR_goldsrc_hd_2.png|HD SMG (MP5) viewmodel, which replaces it with the {{w|icon=0|CAR-15|Colt Model 727}}.
</gallery>
 
=== {{PS2|1}} / {{Dreamcast|1}} ===
{{Screenshot|type=screenshots}}
<gallery mode=nolines heights=256px widths=384px>
File:HL PS2 Hazard Course health charger screenshot.png|The HD [[Health Charger]] from the PS2 version of {{hl|4}}. Also this is the only version of the game that has the Holographic Assistant (Gina Cross) model in High Definition.
</gallery>
 
=== {{hls|1}} (High Definition - Source) ===
{{screenshot}}
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Half-Life The Half-Life High Definition Content was the content used to increasing texture quality and more polygons for models. Additionally, it also changes weapon design, like the MP5 (MP5A3) being replaced by Colt Model 727, also known as M4.

It is included with the Half-Life: Blue Shift installation of Half-Life (which allowed for various custom content packs, such as ones made by users). With the release of Blue Shift on Steam, the content was added as an on-demand update (although it was never mentioned).

The High Definition Content originated in the Dreamcast version, and later, the PS2 version. The poly-count of many of the models was increased, though not to the same extent as the current High Definition Content.

The High Definition Pack on Steam contains only the animations required for Half-Life, Blue Shift and Opposing Force, making many mods that use skinned Half-Life models unusable. Some models such as Holographic Assistant does not have their HD versions, unlike Half-Life (PS2).

In Half-Life: Source Half-Life: Source, the High Definition Pack used in this game, which was added in 2013 was later discovered to be originated from GameBanana, instead of reusing the one created by Gearbox. It is currently unknown whether Valve licensed it or stolen this pack and using it without licensing it (through Valve did credit the original author), and it's still remain existed in game files to this day.

Gallery

PC

NPCs

  • Comparison between original and HD models of HECU soldiers

    Comparison between original and HD models of HECU soldiers

  • Comparison between original and HD models of Security Guard (Barney)

    Comparison between original and HD models of Security Guard (Barney)

  • Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Luther)

    Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Luther)

  • Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Slick)

    Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Slick)

  • Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Einstein)

    Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Einstein)

  • Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Glasses)

    Comparison between original and HD models of Scientist (Glasses)

Weapons

  • Original Crowbar viewmodel

    Original Crowbar viewmodel

  • HD Crowbar viewmodel

    HD Crowbar viewmodel

PlayStation 2 / Dreamcast

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  • The HD Health Charger from the PS2 version of Half-Life. Also this is the only version of the game that has the Holographic Assistant (Gina Cross) model in High Definition.

    The HD Health Charger from the PS2 version of Half-Life Half-Life. Also this is the only version of the game that has the Holographic Assistant (Gina Cross) model in High Definition.

Half-Life: Source (High Definition - Source)

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