HL2RP CloudRP Half-Life 2 Beta roleplay

Hello, and welcome to this presentation.
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This community is entirely new and not based on anything else what so ever. This is also my first experience as a server owner, and therefore the very first server I am owning.

This was a real challenge for me, but a challenge I found worth of accepting simply because, as boring and unoriginal this might be to claim, I love HL2rp and Half-Life's universe, as well as SeriousRP. I try to put my very best into this, either will it work or not, you will decide, I guess. But even if it didn't, I'd still take this as a grateful experience, and I regret absolutely nothing.

On the other hand, I'm an IT student and I love coding and developing. I found there a great challenge to test my server management skills and also to get my hands on the LUA coding console I've felt curiosity toward. This is a real experience gain for me, and a fun one that allows me to combine two of my hobbies.

But enough life telling, onto the server!

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Allow me to introduce the community I've just started building... Which is CloudRP. CloudRP is a friendly fresh community that aims at pleasing both HL2RP veterans by providing full content as well as newcomers by helping them within their roleplay and gaming experience. We strongly object to looking down on new players, we are all allowed to make mistakes, and we have to learn from them. And even if mistake there is, it's only a game after all. Newcomers will always be welcomed to come and improve at developing their character, and have fun with us! None of them should be scared of doing something wrong when joining or playing, as this also illustrates the vision we have of roleplaying as a whole.

Obviously, roleplaying can be seen as a way to “escape” reality, as well as a way to have fun or simply chill. But, in our vision, roleplaying is before hand a way to gather people together, a way to allow them to express themselves through interactive writing, thanks to which they can develop their creativity and please the community.

Roleplaying is being the hero of your own adventure , writing down your very own story while being part of it. And this is the kind of experience we aim at providing our potential players, while contributing in an overall relaxed atmosphere, because SeriousRP obviously doesn't mean you can't have fun and have to be serious all the time. We are trying to break the “stereotype” of the boring and actionless SeriousRP server.

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We are not really willing to focus on what Half-Life 2 is, but rather on what it should have been. That means we have made our very own headcannon using Half-Life 2 beta contents.

The year it takes place in is 2016 , years before Freeman went out of Gman's stasis, but some time after the Seven Hour War. The Combine dominates Earth as they aimed to do, and nothing , so far, seems to be able to stop them...


The World belongs to the Universal Union and they control everything, from cities to the people in them. Freedom is almost a forgotten word. Universal Unions keeps expanding its grasp on Earth's resources, killing it in the process. It has been around 20 years since last person was born, the Union systematical genocide was in place. They united us and brought technological advances we could only dream of. They bring order but, at what cost? Its up to the people and players to pick sides and roles, but you also dont even have to involve in the fight, and could just... enjoy life as a citizen, or as any other of the available factions...

Oh, let's carry on with them.

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We allow players to access various factions, from the most classic ones to extra ones. More are to come on the future. We're going to present you the main ones.

Citizens

Like being dominated, beaten up and disrespected? Citizen role is the best for that. But maybe there is a slight chance you can achieve something other than being beaten up. You are not the only one being oppressed, find others. Find people sharing same ideals, dreams or anything in common. Maybe freedom is your dream. Only citizens can truly fight against the Universal Union tyranny. Be a slave or a free man, the choice is yours to pick.​

Classic, but full of potential faction. I think there won't be really a need for us to explain you what citizens are. However, there are numerous possibilities you'll be given when roleplaying as a Citizen, as it's a great way to do some passive roleplay, make friends, as well as be assigned different tasks by a fellow CWU member (or even apply to join them), as well as joining the Resistance, of course. But this will be at your own risks.

Metropolice Force

Duty, order, service and sacrifice are just few traits of the Metro Police Force. Metro Police Force, or MPF for short, is one of the greatest ways to contribute to the Union. Protecting the Union and its citizen from terror, keeping order and peace, and at the end your own self sacrifice for the greater good of the Union. Not everyone is chosen for this great task. Those who are picked have to carry the great burden of such important duty. It will not be easy, but the confirming looks of the citizens, satisfied superiors, respect and pride will be just one of the many rewards that await the true units. Duty beyond all is the key to advancing in ranks. Ranks are the main evidence of skill, dedication and self sacrifice the unit has done. No great deed goes unrewarded in the MPF and there is no greater deed then self sacrificing.

Stay vigilant. Glory to the Union!
''Assemble, Duty ,Sacrifice''
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MPF is a great way to experience RP. It takes knowledge and work to play as an unit. Start as a recruit, first time joining the glorious MPF. Keep peace and order, arrest and contain anti citizens and advance in the ranks. This role isn't all about duty and hard work, you may also b uild comradeship with colleagues, as a lone unit doesn't have eyes on its back. Passive RP with them and others... But make sure, when the time comes, to be ready to do your assignments.

We have kept the classic rank structure (from 05 to Sectorial, through Commander, officer, etc). We're using Metropolice Pack as well as the Female Metropolice Pack for female CPs. We also have added some ranks of our own (TOFC rank, Second Commander rank, etc...).

Conscripts


It is close to the end of the second millennium. The world stands ununited and soldiers work is always needed. There are wars or there are brewing wars. But peace is existing. Most of the world has passed its barbaric ways but yet we stand, ununited. One event, one simple event changes that. From the beginning of civilizations we could not achieve unity. But in 7 hours we all became brothers in arms with only one goal , and that goal was the defense of Earth, our home. United we were standing, forgiving and forgetting the bloody past. We were outnumbered outmatched and outgunned but we were standing together and we never abandoned each other. We became comrades, brothers in arms and this we will forever cherish. We have lost, we have lost our home and our freedom. Only thing remaining now are your comrades. The price of our defeat is grand. Face death or worst, or serve the new masters of Earth, the Universal Union. Many people would never accept defeat but even the most hardcore army men would have surrendered after their nation capitulated through history. Conscripting us should be looked as the mercy they showed us and for that we should show them gratitude. Many have taken arms and didn't gave up that easy. But we lost and we have to pay the price. Universal Union did in 7 hours what no army, nation or force managed in 10 000 years. Their strength should be praised, their vigilance respected and their authority unquestioned. We serve the Union. Glory to it!​

Conscript Soldiers are made of what remained of Earth's armies a few moments after the Seven Hour war. As a Conscript, players will be given the possibility to patrol risky and restricted areas as well as be given weaponry that they'll be able to use if need be, or in event cases. Unlike Cps, Conscripts do not necessarily “adore” nor support the Universal Union, because, as their name implies, they were forced to fight for it. A conscript can either rebel, or slowly become a brainwashed loyalist, it's all up to you.

We also have established a ranking structure for Conscripts, ranging from Private to Squad Leader, and even Commander.

Heavy Factory Workers


Civil Workers Union, or CWU for short, is one of the greatest starts to contribute to the Universal Union and its citizen. CWU work assists not only citizens but also assists in keeping order, backing the MPF up. These contributions are rewarded and praised. But there is one side of the CWU that isn't getting any praise: The heavy factory workers of the CWU.


These skilled, dedicated and hardworking men and women of the CWU work long shifts and in dark and contaminated places so your streets, cities and every day actions can be undisturbed, clean and satisfied. Who removes the huge amount of trash that the cities produce daily? Who works day and night in the factory so there will never be a shortage of food or any goods? Who works in the hazardous places so you can have a clean and healthy life? Who builds equipment for the mighty MPF? The heavy factory workers of the CWU. They, in their heavy suits, welding protections, hazmat suits or other protection equipment, risk their health and life so that the cities can run smoothly and remain productive. The only time citizens may see these hardworking workers is during ration distribution cycles. Even our working heroes need to eat. They know why they work, they know why their work is great, they know why they are important thanks to the mighty Universal Union. Glory to it!

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The heavy factory workers of the CWU are behind the scene. They do not walk the streets, they do not waste time within regular citizen squats. They work hard in their factories, incinerators, toxic areas or in any other places in which their skill and work would be needed. Carrying trash, building equipment, producing food for the masses. Without them, cities would die. Trash would pile up, MPF could not be able to defend the people and the people themselves would starve. This role should be respected because without it you wouldn't even get that daily ration.

Cremators


In the dark and filthy factories, from where once only sound of metal and crying children could be heard, comes an abomination made out of metal and corpses. Its recognizable heavy breathing that can be heard 2 blocks away, its green dusty coat, its ugly face and many other body features are the reasons for it to be described as an abomination. The tall skinny creature uses flamethrower as its weapon of choice. And its only duty is to burn other corpses, clean the streets and occasionally burn something moving. Its name comes from its job, the abomination is labeled Cremator and it will cremate any thing, dead or alive. Beware of such abomination, its feelings and mind died with the corpses its made of. Beware!​

Cremators are creatures whose goal is to clean corpses or remove unwanted toxic waste from various City areas. Often they'll be witnessed working alongside Heavy Factory Workers.
They'll often be called upon during event of otherwise violent firefights.

Event and special factions
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Many other factions are also available to be called upon during specific occurrences or server events. Events range from the classic zombie/antlion invasions enforcing players' survival and... shooting capacities to more serious and “random” In-Character events, such as Man hunting, trials, or even enigmas. This also is a way to gather people together, get every character to encounter each other for specific and rare occasions as well as straighten the strong comradery ongoing between the very members of available factions.

Available special factions are : Vortigaunts (enslaved or not), Zombies, Headcrabs and Antlions.

Stalkers are also available, but the only way to have one would be to have one of your citizen stalkerized, and it wouldn't offer much roleplaying possibilities, whereas the ones mentioned above will allow players to leave their human point of view and open their respective stories to some exotic roleplaying experiences...

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So as to maximize the gameplay's quality and ensure the fun and content of the server, we are currently using numerous plugins (such as viewDatas, clothes, extra model packs...), some made by ourselves, some made available to the community through the plugins database (A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU).

I also personally remain open to suggestions, and will always look upon them and implement them on the server if demand there is. The server is in constant development, and I'm myself looking to develop or code new things.


That is all for now, feel free to ask questions, or even give your opinion if you have any.


CloudRP forum : http://cloudroleplaying.proboards.com/
CloudRP Steam group : http://steamcommunity.com/groups/CloudRoleplaying

 

I highly approve of this.

 

IMO, it looks okay. But I would suggest [suggest only.] that you do not consider those as special factions and then have Cremators as core factions..

Especially when Necrotic rp is almost always a failure. Almost always.

 

I did not see where one could apply for CWU or Civil Protection, are those on a more In-Character basis? I think to give new players the option to kiss-enough CP butt to get something is just fine, but I was just wondering on how the CWU would operate with no ability to have some in the beginning.

 

Thank you for your feedbacks, your remarks have been noted.


About CWU and CPs, applications are indeed IC, but their "leaders" had to apply OOCly so as to have a start.

 

I suppose that works, but I'd like to note that you probably want some people to start it off, a basis of an economy should be working by server-start.

 

And I managed to find these people, which is why neither CP nor CWU apps are OOC anymore. They're now IC because citizens are capable of being recruited in game.

 

Seems legit, hope it does not fail like many others before it.

 

This looks like a promising start. hoping for the best.

On a side note, what is your plan for 'economy'? Like what items will be hard or easy to obtain as rebels? Or what about as a combine unit?

 

Thank you.

As for Economy, people will have to apply to get BMD flag (I'll obviously be very demanding and won't give these to everyone), and the Black Market will develop itself (it already started developing) depending on prices of contraband. The hardest items to get would of course be weapons, but drugs, alcohol and other kind of merchandise will also contribute to it. I'm aiming at making it actually somehow "hard" to be a rebel because that is how it's supposed to be.

As for Combine units, well, they have armories from which they can supply whenever they need it.