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Lambda [Squad Insignias]
   
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type: assets
contains: materials, models
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16 Nov, 2024 @ 12:40pm
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Lambda [Squad Insignias]

Description
This is a model replacement for models/chefhat.mdl from HL2.

Why this model specifically? Because when npc_citizen_insignia 1 is set, the player's NPC squad will be given little hats. Valve was apparently playing with giving the squad NPCs some form of model identifier, but only got as far as a testing stage using the chef hat as a placeholder[github.com].

By default, the NPCs will have little chef hats. While it works, it's not exactly fitting. The angle of the "hat" model is also not consistent, as it will change angle based on the player's view angles. This effectively eliminates being able to add fixed-angle headwear like helmets.

This little spinning orange Lambda logo should fit right in with HL2, and also allow you to know at a glance who's in your squad.

I would recommend setting npc_citizen_auto_player_squad 0, player_squad_transient_commands 0 & npc_citizen_auto_player_squad_allow_use 1 as well. This will allow you to add/remove NPCs from your squad on command.

Requirements
  • npc_citizen_insignia 1

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License
  • This add-on is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA[creativecommons.org] license. You are allowed to edit & share, but you must credit all original authors, link back to the original work(s), and any derivative works must be under this same license.
10 Comments
V92  [author] 2 Jun @ 12:34pm 
Yes, as mentioned in the description. That model only appears once in all of HL2 so it is an acceptable trade lacking the ability to set a unique model.
granite 2 Jun @ 8:15am 
Unfortunately it also replaces the Vort's chef hats in Black Mesa East
V92  [author] 19 Jan @ 2:08pm 
It's compiled C++ so it would require custom binaries. This mod is just a model replacement.
Apple Guy 19 Jan @ 1:23pm 
hmm if only there was a fix
V92  [author] 19 Jan @ 1:22pm 
Nothing that can be done about that because the engine doesn't clean them up. It's an unfinished experimental test function.
Apple Guy 19 Jan @ 10:51am 
there is a problem where the lambda icons clone and for a messy blob over there heads
Apple Guy 19 Jan @ 10:27am 
it works now, THX!:steamthumbsup:
V92  [author] 19 Jan @ 10:05am 
Read the description.
Apple Guy 19 Jan @ 9:33am 
it does not work
Ghost_Shadow 18 Dec, 2024 @ 5:32pm 
BASED