Three Lessons Learned from Half-Life

[Flippy the Squirrel]

So, apparently the folks who are working over at Aviary are obsessed with Valve's products too. Here's an interesting read with some lessons learned from playing games...

http://a.viary.com/bizblog/posts/gaming-as-design-inspiration#40

 

[Lafinass]

I learned that head crabs are bad.

 

[NinjaFluff]

I learned that no matter what, any problem in life can be solved by hitting it enough times with a crowbar. If nothing happens, it's not a problem needing solved.

 

[Drew The Pirate]

I just press "e" toopen all the doors in my house. Works great!

 

[>:| Face]

I learned that crowbars and wrenches are the two most useful inventions made by mankind.

 

[Noobkiller]

I learned that doctors are disposiable

 

[HaloRacer]

I just bought HL2 and the episodes a few days ago...what have I been missing?!?! 0_0

 

[Icomeanon]

I learned 2 things, 1 always carry a flashlight with you. 2 NEVER LOOK IN THE SHADOWS

 

[BlackMesaSouth]

I learned that ventilation shafts are a great way to get around and that if you hit something with a piece of furniture enough it won't bother you anymore. Also everything is easier with a competent buddy at your side.

 

[HaloRacer]

I learned that running out of ammo in Ravenholm is a bad idea too...

 

[Goretex]

[quote1209780872=Lafinass]
I learned that head crabs are bad.
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so are the other kind

 

[Prince Abu]

I learned that dead bodies on the ground can get up and attack u. (think ravenholm)
I learned that the citizens of city 17 live without mirrors in bathrooms.
I learned that barnacles arent so scary after all.

 

[Pock3ts]

[quote1209784243=HaloRacer]
I learned that running out of ammo in Ravenholm is a bad idea too...
[/quote1209784243]
i learned we don't go into ravenholm any more.

I also never knew that large sticky bombs could only be blown up by a certain type of bullet.
And putting gnomes in space is a bad idea.

 

[Raziel44]

a learned to avoid doing melee combat with a poisones zombie.. and then run away from headcrabs.. cos when you got 1 hp its not a good idea to go near them xD

 

[Dr.Waffles]

I learned that, ant lion grubs aren't just delicious but nutritious too.

 

[Carmine]

I learned that the swords on strider legs can actually kill you...

 

[Anders]

I learned that DOG can pwn anything.
I learned that DOG is a great catch buddy.
I learned that Alyx's dad wants grand kids.

 

[Foxhound]

I learned that:
Your best weapon is gravity
Cities have an abundance of fuel drums
Antlions have chew-toys for hearts
You can say nothing and still amass armies of devoted fighters.

 

[Noravic]

I learned (from hl2:episode 1) that if there is a huge thing that is about to explode, run TOWARDS it!

 

[Zopy]

We don't have time to ponder such things, as Link has grabbed the smash ball!