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[Bregor]

With the release of HL2 approaching, I thought some of you might enjoy this old (ancient) article about how Valve went about designing the original Half Life. Word is that they still use the same 'Cabal' system when working on HL2.

http://www.gamasutra.com/features/19991210/birdwell_pfv.htm

 

[goodcow]

I'm surprised this didn't get any replies...

I found that to be a fascinating read.

 

[XMonkey]

Very, very interesting. I'd like to get my hands on that 200-page outline of the whole game.

 

[impirius]

That was a great read.

I'd love to be able to listen in on one of those Cabal meetings.

 

[shibbs]

Looked through it briefly, will read it tomorrow.

 

[WHOAguitarninja]

Nice read. I think it would be intersting to compare this with the design processes of other major releases such as Doom 3 and No one lives forever.

 

[carbonbased]

Wow, what a great read. It just goes to show what a great dev Valve is and how the critical and retail success of Half-Life was no accident.

 

[bbyybb]

I just love ivan the space viking

 

[epmode]

thanks, bregor. i'm surprised i haven't seen this before.