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'''99 Bolts''' is a single-player modification for [[Half-Life 2: Episode 2]].
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==


Start with a mod description. This should be a general overview of what the mod is and maybe what
99 Bolts will be an action/survival FPS set in the Half-Life 2 universe; several years after the Seven Hour War, but several years before City 17 is destroyed.
sets it apart from other mods in its genre. This is broad information and can include what the mod
 
is now as well as what is intended for the future.
The player will traverse a vast expanse of nuclear wasteland on the outskirts of a Combine-controlled city.
 
Alongside a scavenged arsenal of pistols and machine guns, the player must use 99 crossbow bolts wisely and eventually assassinate the city's entire chain of command - including its violent and enigmatic adminstrator, Winona.


== Features ==
== Features ==


* a quick list of features
* A broad wasteland to explore and pillage
* bulleted lists are always nice
* You can snipe to your heart's delight with 99 crossbow bolts (but use them wisely)
* they give the viewer a quick overview of what is in the mod
* An interesting take on the aftermath of the Seven Hour War
* you don't need to list every minute feature here


== Media ==
== Media ==


Screenshots, movies, whatever. We are almost requiring media for a mod to be listed- it's not a
Coming soon!  (within 12 hours)  (See Mod DB Profile)
steadfast rule, but it's a good idea of when to decide to make your mod's page.


== History ==
== History ==


A brief history of the mod.  How long has it been around, what kind of changes has it gone through,
Concept sketches for 99 Bolts maps began in May 2009.  The Mod DB page for the mod was started in June, alongside Hammer mappingSince then, three people have volunteered their assistance with the modIt is off to a great start.
what problems had to be overcomeYou know.  Whatever. If you want it.


== Team ==
== Team ==


Some information about the mod team.
Ben Dunbar - Mastermind - Started learning Hammer in January 2009.  He's got a script written for the whole mod and he's doing all the mapping.
 
== Localized versions ==


Information about the localized versions of the mod.
(Other team members coming soon)


== See also ==
== See also ==


* Links to other related articles within the wiki (optional).
[[Half-Life 2: Episode 2]]


== External links ==
== External links ==


* links to the official site
* links to mod specific tutorials on the wiki and externally
* mod specific forums
* etc
* {{moddb|Insert-ModDB-ID-number-here}}
* {{moddb|Insert-ModDB-ID-number-here}}


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[[Category:Single Player Mods]]
'''99 Bolts''' is a single-player modification for [[Half-Life 2: Episode 2]].
The mod will be an action/survival FPS.  The theme for the mod will be the extended use of the crossbow; once the player obtains the crossbow, he will have only 99 crossbow bolts for the rest of the game.  The player must use the crossbow wisely to preserve ammo and eventually assassinate various individuals in the mod.
The mod will be set in the Half-Life 2 universe: several years after the Seven Hour War, but several years before City 17 is destroyed.  The primary location will be a vast expanse of nuclear wasteland on the outskirts of a Combine-controlled city.  The player will have to traverse the wasteland and infiltrate the city to destroy the chain of command in the city.
The mod does not have a time limit or release date at this time.  In fact, it may never be finished.  It is a labor of love, not a resume booster.
The project may migrate to an updated version of Source, if a more useful version comes out.
Stay tuned for more from 99 Bolts.
== External Links ==
[http://www.moddb.com/mods/99-bolts Mod DB Profile]
[[Category:Mods]]

Revision as of 13:23, 8 December 2009

99 Bolts is a single-player modification for Half-Life 2: Episode 2.

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This mod for Source is currently in alpha development.

Overview

99 Bolts will be an action/survival FPS set in the Half-Life 2 universe; several years after the Seven Hour War, but several years before City 17 is destroyed.

The player will traverse a vast expanse of nuclear wasteland on the outskirts of a Combine-controlled city.

Alongside a scavenged arsenal of pistols and machine guns, the player must use 99 crossbow bolts wisely and eventually assassinate the city's entire chain of command - including its violent and enigmatic adminstrator, Winona.

Features

  • A broad wasteland to explore and pillage
  • You can snipe to your heart's delight with 99 crossbow bolts (but use them wisely)
  • An interesting take on the aftermath of the Seven Hour War

Media

Coming soon! (within 12 hours) (See Mod DB Profile)

History

Concept sketches for 99 Bolts maps began in May 2009. The Mod DB page for the mod was started in June, alongside Hammer mapping. Since then, three people have volunteered their assistance with the mod. It is off to a great start.

Team

Ben Dunbar - Mastermind - Started learning Hammer in January 2009. He's got a script written for the whole mod and he's doing all the mapping.

(Other team members coming soon)

See also

Half-Life 2: Episode 2

External links