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Back in December ICE HL2 Expansion released to the public followed by a news article which was kind of late, but still had been met with a decent reception. It was shortly afterward that I was contacted by a person who offered to port the mod from a Episode 2 2007 SDK Base to the current 2013 Source Single Player SDK Base. That person managed to port it in a day, and through a few exchanged e-mails and bug checking the port was ready for the public. Recently released.
Thank you Marc-Antoine Lortie for porting the game code, and for providing a very small and simple patch file (For those just looking to upgrade the initial release mod folder, quickly, to the newer engine, link below), and for also setting up a git repository for the ported code available to the public. Also, for restructuring of the SDK project to find those newly created ICE code documents within source code easier.
I felt that this news post was important because we still see a lot of individuals downloading the initial release, and not so many of the new engine port. This leads me to believe that most people are obtaining the download link from the last news post. But why is the 2013 SDK any better? The 2013 Source engine is much more improved in visual quality and operation. I've tested areas of our bad maps that drop the frame rate, and it runs a bit smoother on the newer engine.
For everyone who missed our news post last month (because it was such a busy month for us all) I hope that you take the time to look it over, as it gives thanks to a lot of kind people who helped us in the development of ICE, and some insight to some of the great programs used in the mods creation.
Here is a link
So, if you are looking to download and play ICE, then you want this:
If you have already downloaded ICE before January the 3rd and want to patch your mod folder to play in the new game engine you want this:
If you are looking for the source code to learn from or fix issues with the ICE game code (ahem* AI) then there is this -> GITHUB LINK, or the zipped download for that too:
(It is also a good reference and learning project. How did we make the player wearing the helmet sound muffled? It's all in the code.)
Thank you everyone who has played ICE the HL2 Expansion mod, and everyone who has made videos on youtube playing through the game. Its been great watching it so far. If anyone wants to help further the development of the project; touch up mapping, fix game code, remodel? You can contact mrjasonsnell@hotmail.com
Thanks and we hope you enjoy your winter!
ICE Half-Life 2 Expansion released!
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News 4 commentsHalf-Life 2: ICE is coming.. slowly but surely. Don't forget us. We are not dead.
HL2 - ICE - Update July 2015
News 12 commentsHL2 - ICE ITS NOT DEAD. Very much alive, just taking time. "These things, they take time." - Gabe Newell
*TRAILER* Half-Life 2 - ICE - Summer Update 2014
News 25 commentsWe're still working hard at this! We have come a long way but still have much work to do!
Files
icemod v2013sp 01032018
Full Version 4 commentsICE HL2 Expansion Full Release 2013 SP SDK Base port
hl2 icemod master 2013 enigine port
Source Code 1 commentThis is the ICE HL2 Expansion source code ported to 2013 single player by Marc-Antoine Lortie.
Patch initial to 2013 port
Patch 1 commentThis is a update to patch the initial full release of ICE HL2 Expansion to the 2013 source game engine.
ICE HL2 Expansion full
Full Version 13 comments* This was the first uploaded version! Download the SP2013 Port version (icemod v2013sp 01032018) which performs better!
ICE Model Work 2017
OtherICE HL2 Milkshape Model source files, SMD's/Qc's for learning and modification.
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Loved the mod, but i have a question, why no borealis? i mean it was one of the main things talked about in EP2, also, nobody at the white forest base noticed Gordon vanishing randomly after Elis death? note i still love the mod, i just wanna know these things lol
We didn't want to make it EP3, so our story is like EP2.5 where it begins after EP2 and ends before EP3 would begin. Something like that.
Ah ok, didnt notice that when i was playing. sorry XD
IF THE GAME CRASHES ON LOADING:
Go to Library>Tools>Source SDK 2013 Singleplayer>Settings>Betas and change it to -upcoming. It will fix the crash.
ICE crashes on loading (just past the Valve and Sourse splash).
Same here, waiting for mod author's instructions
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Does anybody have a bug in 2013 port version that your health doesn't increase when medics heal you?
Tried the 2007 SDK initial release, this is broken as well.
Yeah, I've noticed that in the game streams. I never caught that when developing ICE. I never touched the code for the rebels so I'm not sure why this is happening. If I did ever do a bunch of fixes for the game I would just swap out the medics for regular rebels at the start.
I want to play this mod but it crashes please help i have all the half life's installed and source sdk base base 2013 I don't know whats going on
bump same thing is happening to me
Check that your "Source SDK Base 2013 Singleplayer" is installed and set to "Upcoming" beta (right click, betas tab, select upcoming beta).
Hey it works! thanks fam