then it wouldn’t/couldn’t really be another faction, given the scenario presented in the game. assuming we’re still discussing the government strike force being sent in to contain the situation
Exactly, so Race-X is perfectly valid.
Seriously,
WHAT!
THE!
FUCK!
Attention to detail means nothing to me? Obviously? Because I don’t give a fuck about the small portion of a beret being changed in a mod that already has other models for military vehicles, has no shotgun toting soldiers with ski goggles and balaclavas, has changed the layout and gameplay of many levels, added areas that weren’t there before (much more offices in “Office Complex”, for instance), and textured almost every area in game differing from the original?
Please tell me that was internet sarcasm, and I just didn’t get it. :fffuuu:
I think it’s a small yet important detail. They changed the vehicles, sure. But that, however small and unnoticeable it is, is the symbol of the HECU.
I hate you too~ :3
I’ll side with the “who gives a fuck about that tiny logo on the hat” side in this argument.
Unless someone can get a confirmation from valve that this logo is of any importance whatsoever in the HL universe, I don’t really see a problem here…
[edit] P.S. What’s with the reversed forum ranks? Not that I mind of course…
The devs gave us a sign… :o The release of Black Mesa is about to happen!
I kind of agree that it’s a shame to rebrand them, but I’m not going to lose any sleep over it.
My satisfaction will not be ruined by an insignia with an image of a horse.
That is all.
And my satisfaction will not be ruined either. In fact, I am so satisfied that I don’t even understand what the big deal is here. So you change an insignia. So what? It’s not like it’s anywhere but the berets, so it’s quite unimportant.
and you’re going to be killing them and blasting them into gibs anyways. it’s not like they made Eli white, or something
(although if they fuck up his voice I might tear my hair out)
I’m gonna miss those balaclava ski goggle marines. :[
Two words: Custom models.
They can change everything they want on HECU. We still know who they are.
I don’t even see it.l Goddamn, who gives a shit. It’s not like anybody’s gonna notice and they won’t change to mod because of you. Get a life and stop caring so goddamn much about detail./end of rant
For fucks sakes. Any time someone comes on here and posts a completely valid and easy to incorporate suggestion, the general response is all, “NO THE MODS PERFECT! WHO THE FUCK CARES IF THERE’S SOMETHING FIXABLE WRONG WITH IT.” Essentially, if it is small enough to be fixed, it doesn’t need fixed. 
i think 90% of the people in this forum didn’t even know about this so-called “important detail” before this thread shoved it in everyone’s faces, so it really can’t be that important of a change, tbh
Yeah I don’t care if it’s realistic or not they looked fucking awesome
do these guys look intimidating or not? Hell yeah!
They should ride around on skis and have Olympic Biathlon medals around their necks. 
Ok in all seriousness those guys looked awesome. I don’t really mind that they’re not in BM though.
I suppose an argument could be made for the goggles. Blasting numerous shells from a spas, perhaps at close range, could create a lot of debris. I guess the mask was used because the goggles look better with the head covered.
Of course the only reason for this guy was enemy diversity. Speaking of which, how many different HECU model platforms (I say platform due to the face creation and accessory systems) will there be in BM? I get the impression there is a standard grunt, who can possess different accessories (gasmask, sunglasses, cigar, etc.), there are squad leaders with red berets, and than there are medics. So three total?