Good day everyone!

Our MVP, Kid Charlemagne, has created a survival guide for the recently released mod for Half-Life 2, Entropy: Zero 2. If you are a big Half-Life fan, you may have caught wind of this mod. If you felt any sort of barnacle related anxiety going into a new Half-Life experience, we've got you covered!

Visual Guide HERE[imgur.com]

• CHAPTER: CHAMBER CATACOMB
  This is the first level where you’ll encounter a Barnacle. It’ll be waiting for you at the end of a series of tight corridors. This pathway will be very dark, and have sharp corner turns. However, you’ll see a trail of neon blue footprints to serve as a warning sign.
  Confrontation Odds: HIGH
  
  
• CHAPTER: GHOST VENTURE
  While traveling on the road to a certain building, you’ll soon approach a large stone arch. That’s where one Barnacle will be. Fortunately, its preoccupied with a supply crate!
  Confrontation Odds: LOW
  
  
• CHAPTER: EXHUMATION ZONE
  After reuniting a valve wheel to a roll-up metal door, you’ll come across two Barnacles. They are in the large room to your left. Hug the right side wall, and continue onto the next area.
  Confrontation Odds: LOW
  
  
• CHAPTER: EXHUMATION ZONE (PART 2)
  In the very next area, you’ll find an elevator that brings you to the upper level. On the new floor, outside the glass window, will reveal three more Barnacles. Ignore them and travel to the “Track Power” entrance.
  Confrontation Odds: LOW
  
  
• CHAPTER: EXHUMATION ZONE (PART 3)
  Going through the Track Power entrance will bring you to a heavily Xen-infested room. Among other aliens, there will be three more Barnacles. It will be very chaotic in here, so watch where you step.
  Confrontation Odds: HIGH
  
  
• CHAPTER: APPREHENSION
  You’re near the end of the game now, but the game dev isn’t through with you just yet. Prepare yourself for an entire cavern filled with Barnacles! Luckily for you, certain weapons will be left behind to help your situation. Good luck!
  Confrontation Odds: HIGH

Hello, comrades!

I am pleased to announce yet another breakthrough on the Half-Life 1 front!

Our very own member, Stardust, has created a mod that will completely REMOVE barnacles from Half-Life 1, Blue Shift, and Opposing Force! So if the rope mod still left you feeling uncomfortable, enjoy peace of mind in a new barnacle FREE experience!

NOTE: This mod does NOT impact or remove the barnacle gun in Opposing Force. It is a separate entity entirely. (One that I shudder at the thought of ever seeing in any source engine/HD remake of Opposing Force)

Here is the link to the mod!

REMOVE YOUR BARNACLES HERE![gamebanana.com]

Good evening everyone!

I am pleased to announce a tremendous breakthrough on the Half Life 1 front.

One of our top men has worked vigorously to aid in our struggle against the barnacle. After a year of dedication and procrastination, I present to you the Rope Barnacle!

https://gamebanana.com/skins/176584

DEMONSTRATION:
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BARNACLES ARE DEFAULTED TO PULLING YOU UP IN HALF LIFE: ALYX.

I REPEAT: BARNACLES ARE DEFAULTED TO PULLING YOU UP IN HALF LIFE: ALYX

THIS CAN BE DISABLED UNDER OPTIONS.

FIGHT BRAVELY PEOPLE. THIS GAME DOES NOT HOLD BACK.

Hello all! I've noticed some activity in the comments and discussions over the past few years and with HLA on the way we can certainly get this group going for real! My excitement for the new game comes with a re-found fear that I haven't had to face in years.

Let me know what you would like to see come of this group. Because aside from knowing that I'm not alone in this fight, I have no idea what else I can do.