Future of Clockwork HL2RP

Savvyge

I just wanted to make a post where the community can suggest quality of life additions for any new Version Schemas or S&box. Here is a small list.
I am yearning for the Main Developers to add these in instead of having people make plugins.

Some sort of network. similar to Datapad for the Combine. A functional easy to use datapad attached to a C menu.
Quick Access Voice Commands - Hold C Select which kind of code you need ' Casual, Emergency, Combat, Information. This will then display several options of Voice Commands.
Server Rules command - /serverrules brings up a Derma menu which has a file we can edit to have it say whatever we want. I don't mind having people go off-game for my server rules, but it'd be nice to put one text screen at the spawn that says 'Type /serverrules'. Maybe even include a way to click a hot-link in the derma that will shoot you to a webpage.
Simplified crafting system built into the game, with ample tutorial and no bloat recipes.
Schema Built in CTO. "Combine Technology Overlay " from Trudeau. The camera system, socio-stability and Biosignals are great. As well as the use of Placing Cameras and using the Terminals.
Body Cameras - Same as CTO, but displays a clients point of view or a centered chest PoV.
Health/Armor stations that work for both Combine and Citizens.
Ration Vending but make it easy to code in other items and models etc.
Simplified Ways to add Voice Commands or simply play any Half-Life 2 or server fild audio - If not just Add the citizens ones.
Cooking/TV repair. I remember an old HL2RP game mode you could basically 'cook' on the stoves. You press E on the stove and an entity pops up showing it is on, and then you place WATER and BEANS on the stove and it will spawn you either COOKED BEANS or BURNT BEANS, math random maybe have a stat.
Toggle On or Off Radio Emissions. That way we have a earpiece or a radio on our chest. I liked the Readio Emission Plugin but wish it was toggleable per person.
Forcefield Access Cards built in and strung to a Forcefield.
Default Overwatch Death Digits.
Frequency List
Default Cremator/Vortigaunt factions with associated Voice Commands in a streamlined non-plugin form.
Dispacth Charges built into the Schema.
Fixed Animations!
Backpacks/Silent Teleport
Primary Needs built in and a Toggle On/Off button.
Built in Playsound
Built in Play Music w/ volume control/area control.
LANGUAGES. An old Game Mode used to have /jap Hey. and it would display 'Jack says something in Japanese.' instead of what they actually said. If they have the Japanese Language Flag they can see the original text but if not it is redacted and replaced with 'Jack says something in 'language of choice.' We'd all have the choice to pick a language card while making our characters.

kurozael

Savvyge Thanks, this is a well thought out post with some great ideas for the future of HL2RP. As you know, I'm distancing myself from the GMod scene, but @Vortix has been hammering away at bringing HL2RP into the next decade. I've been making an effort to give Vortix everything he needs, so hopefully we'll see HL2RP stay alive and prosper a bit longer before the S&box journey begins.

Sloth

Savvyge I think it's important to remember that Gmod & Clockwork are nearing end of life. Half-Life 2: Roleplay has been used for what.. A decade? Quality of Life updated are awesome and they make the experience better, but the schema and projects are already dated.

S&Box is expected to come this year. It's also presumed @kurozael is releasing the next project either alongside the S&Box release or a little after. So all primary assets from Conna are going to the new project, assuming new schemas since it's not on the source engine.. Etc. Everything will be fresh in less than a year if all goes well!

P.s You bring up great points, nonetheless and I'm sure @Vortix will appreciate it.

Aberidius

I'm certain that Clockwork and it's schemas will remain active after the release of S&Box simply because some people prefer the way GMod looks and runs, so these suggestions are great for future releases!