Marc Laidlaw on Publishing Half-Life 3 Plot as Fan-Fiction: ‘I Was Deranged’
Half-Life 2: Episode 3 may not be an official try, but that doesn’t mean series writer Mark Laidlaw isn’t musing about the universe after Episode 2.
in an interview with rock paper scissors shotgun, Laidlaw explained why he regrets publishing the 2017 Half-Life fanfiction on his website. However, he did mention the headaches, embarrassment, and fan confusion that came with his decision. Laidlaw kept it blunt when pointing out why he did it.
“I was confused,” Laidlaw told Rock Paper Shotgun. I couldn’t reach anyone and nobody could talk to me. It seemed like fun. I did it.”
For those unfamiliar with the Episode 3 debacle, Laidlaw “Epistle 3” short story published on his website in 2017. Plans Discussed For the future of half-life, Laidlaw left Valve In 2016, when I published Epistle 3, I was no longer affiliated with the company.
Laidlaw told Rock Paper Shotgun that he “wasn’t embarrassed to go out on the other side” had he refrained from going public. Even after the writer explained his enthusiasm, ideas, and creative disagreements on Half-Life, he said the decision caused problems for Valve’s friends and hopeful fans that Episode 3 followed his vision. He said it led him to believe that it was possible.
Despite the fiasco, Laidlaw briefly elaborated in an interview, noting that his thoughts carried over to Borealis. But his final thoughts seem very clear. These things are not fleshed out until development begins.
Ultimately, Half-Life Half-Life: Alyx 2020 releaseSince then, other developments on the long-cancelled Half-Life project have also been in the public eye. Concept art of a potential villain.
Andrea Shearon is a freelance contributor for IGN covering games and entertainment. She’s worn several hats during her seven-year career in the games industry, including Fanbyte, USA Today’s FTW, TheGamer, VG247, and her RPG byline on her site. Find her on her Twitter (@ Majora) or the Materia Possessions podcast to chat about series including FFXIV, RPGs, and giant robots.
