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XenThug - Warehouse

XenThug, the Horde Defense Gamemode releases NOW! The very first VR Mod for Half-Life: Alyx!
Find yourself again in the world of Half-Life: Alyx, but this time packed full with action, headcrab petting and flying sawblades! Get started today, install the mod and share your high-scores!


NOTE: Was originally created before the Workshop existed, you can find the original entry here:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2058494913

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News

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10.06.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.44 (Mod version: 0.47)
- Partly Fixed: only one polymer was spawning, now all of them spawn once a whole wave is dead

09.06.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.43 (Mod version: 0.47)
- FIXED: Bug where sometimes no further waves would spawn
- FIXED: Bug where Polymers would drop where you are looking
- FIXED: Bug where Polymers would get teleported around the map sometimes
- FIXED: Bug where shopitems would spawn where you are looking at before getting teleported into a vender
- FIXED: Bug where sometimes a wave would be declared dead altough one enemy was still alive (Known Problem: The Headcrab dropped from a zombie is not counted as an enemy)

30.05.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.42 (Mod version: 0.45)
----- Fixed the bug where enemies would always start spawning in front of you.

21.05.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.41 (Mod version: 0.45)
----- Implemented better debugging support
----- Fixed many positions where headcrabs could get stuck in (though not all of them)
----- Slight improvements on headcrabs spawning in front of you and teleporting to their positions very late

18.05.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.4 (Mod version: 0.44)
----- Fixed the respawn door getting stuck in an endless loading screen
----- Fixed the respawn door crashing your game
----- Fixed a problem which caused the mod to be loaded in very late
----- Fixed the problem that there was no time to buy items in between waves
----- Moved the Yellow Keycard to a better visible position
----- Fixed some places where headcrabs could get stuck in

----- Known Problem:
Sometimes a new wave can spawn even if one enemy is still alive. Though this problem is now pretty rare after this patch!

28.04.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.3 (Mod version: 0.43)
----- Added a respawn menu
----- Added different combine soldier types
----- Finally fixed the immortal headcrab
----- Fixed a location on the map where you could get stuck in
----- Many other small bugfixes
----- NOTE: If it seems like no new wave is spawning, look in every corner for enemies, sometimes they hide quite well!

16.04.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.2 (Mod version: 0.33)
----- Immortal or invisible headcrab blocking the mod from spawning next wave should appear less frequently
----- More time in between waves
----- Better sounds for signaling start and end of a wave
----- Crowbar now does some damage

14.04.2020: UPDATE: Warehouse version 1.1 (Mod version: 0.31)
----- Improved shops
----- Keycards are now better visible
----- Better hints for discovering all features
----- Small technical tweaks

13.04.2020: Release of map Warehouse version 1.0 (Mod version: 0.3)


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About

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XenThung introduces a brand new gamemode to Half-Life: Alyx. Prepare for smashing waves of zombies, petting headcrabs to death and kick some combine asses!

In between fights manage your economy, collect money from the dead fools and buy yourself ammo, health and more at the four vending machines placed on the map. Brace yourself for the next wave, your highscore migh end right there!

Trailer: https://youtu.be/bSvwAgw45H0

Feel free to give me feedback about my mod, either in the comments or send me an email to me@manellos.online :)
Whilst you are looking forward to updates you might want to follow me on Twitter to get the latest news about new maps and mods!

@Valve, if you are wondering why this page is in the guides section, well release Workshop support pls as I don't have another good place to share!


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Gameplay Guide

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A full guide on this gamemode, specific to the Warehouse map can be found here:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2069516071

Many thanks to Xelanater for creating this guide!


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F.A.Q.

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I want to use smooth turn, is that possible in this mod?
Yes it is! The game sometimes just doesn't use your normal user settings, so you might have to go into your settings again and change it to the desired mode.

Does the difficulty in my game settings affect this mod?
Nope.

Where can I find my current score?
You can see your current score on one of the monitors in the office room.

Are there spoilers in the mod about the story of HLA?
In theory there is nothing you can get spoiled about in this mod, but if you wanna be sure finish your campaign first!

I installed the mod exactly like you described, but once I start the game I just end up in the main menu!
Well check again that you did everything corretly, step by step. If you are using other mods as well they might break mine, depending on what they do.

Can this mod be played in No-VR Mode / with one of the No-VR Mods?
In theory yes, but in this version, nope.

I am not able to find the shotgun!
You won't get it without the yellow key.

Where the heck is the SMG?
Look up high!

Am I able to exchange the health vial?
Nope sorry, not at the moment.

Will you implement upgradeable weapons?
I will, but I am not sure if this will happen before the official tools release.

Is there an end to this gamemode?
No there isn't. Once you fought against all available waves you will receive the very first wave again, but this time doubling it's life. So go in there and hunt down the high score!


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For Mappers, Modders and Content Creators

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If you want to create a map including this gamemode simply have a look at my Github page!
It is very easy to implement my mod on any map, so don't leave out your chance to expand your map by this gamemode.
https://github.com/Manello/hla_mod_XenThug

If you want to create content or expand the mod, or if you have any other questions feel free to reach out to me on Discord! Manello#1406