Reckless Operation [S2FM]

A civil protection team is responding to reports of a miscount in restricted, infested subway tunnels, and discover a rebel network node.
This is the first 'real' S2FM project on my channel that I've actually put some kind of effort in, and first real attempt at creating an animation that tells a short yet coherent slice of life story. All feedback is welcome!
Created with Source 2 Filmmaker, and Half Life Alyx assets.
#s2fm #sfm #civilprotection #halflifealyx

[@jonathansmithers2763]

Finally. Somebody who remembers CPs aren't transhuman with excessively wiped memories.

[@NotoriousMach]

I think its obvious that only happens to overwatch soldiers

[@SiIIster]

What about accursed farms series

[@CorwinTheOneAndOnly]

They obviously still select for the kinds of psychopathic and sociopathic behavior traits that an authoritarian regime would select for its police force, as well as probably some minor brainwashing, but that still leaves gaps where things will slip through every now and then.

[@blax140]

they probably drank enough water to wipe their memories

[@MajinMist603]

@@NotoriousMach and Stalkers , other syths and semi tranhumans ( have some humanity left but mostly gone )

[@Patar-di1hl]

Oh my god this is amazing, this reminds so much of the old civil protection series by accursed farms with mike and dave. This also needs more views.

[@milan48345]

Hi patar

[@gunner1042]

Hi patar

[@Nin0z1]

Hi patar

[@civilprotectionofficer6957]

Mike and Dave are on vortigaunt duty

[@vivinguyenn]

hi patar

[@elitely6748]

This shows the depressing pristine hell the combine put onto everyone. We also see the remaining humans wether they held on. And the daily lives of those who joined Civil Protection willingly, conscripted, or got desperate to survive. But this is by far one of the most interesting S2FMs I've seen for a while.

[@user-kc3bi5ej8v]

This is straight up masterpiece! I always wanted to see CPs as antiheroes, just like that! I like the fact that they are not completely brainwashed like soldiers or elite troops, they have personality and they talk and behave like normal people!

[@wilhufftarkin8543]

Which kinda makes them worse, because they are willful traitors.

[@idkwhattoputhere.9891]

@@wilhufftarkin8543 You wouldnt wanna have shit beat out of you for looking at a cp the wrong way now, would you?

[@the-btc-tradingfloor2808]

Ultra cool....

[@matthewjones39]

Anti-hero still means hero.

[@JakeButAwesome]

@@matthewjones39 it mand someone that isnt evil but doesnt have any heroic actions or smth like that

[@CanadianPoliceLover]

That final shot's lighting with the rebel and CP looking at each other was really cool. Great video!

[@foxar9606]

Thank you! It's not the best out there, but I'm trying my best. :)

[@frost_9427]

@@foxar9606 I have never seen a better s2fm video wdym

[@nweasels]

That guy riding shotgun napping on the way to the deployment site is one of those "yeah that checks out" kinda things.

[@Croike]

Enjoyed the general idea, but the execution was a bit rough. I'm still thoroughly impressed with what you've made, and there is a lot of heart in it. Some of the animations felt a bit jerky and stiff, specifically. Even with that in mind this was a nice end result. I hope you'll keep animating!

[@PieroMinayaRojas]

6:59 idk why but the way he runs was just hilarious

[@edchampion3720]

Z O O M

[@jasonml3508]

Gotta go fast

[@sting2death2]

Yea it looks like a run straight from G-Mod hahaha No hate on the animator, this was a fantastic video!

[@delmuswu-tangbroadnax9056]

5:56 im sure it was the outside announcer but the idea of CP finding rebel radio networks then playing a message alerting them that the combine are close by and actively looking for you is terrifying

[@PMROZEKfilms]

Popped up on my feed and I’ve never been more satisfied. Looks so good. I could really feel the work you put in.

[@foxar9606]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@thealmightyone1818]

Man, this animation really shows how scary the combine are and shows the horror of half-life 2 amazingly

[@xXFuzzeeXx]

Oddly wholesome the driver let his buddy sleep in before they arrived.

[@corphoenix5579]

For once, a good fucking SFM that actually cares about how CP's are literally just the same thing as civilians, but working for the combine, its like a police job, but more off-center cause we cant see their faces.

[@MaxHoratio]

Aww the metrocop fell asleep in the car :)

[@Ech0Chamber]

The resurgence of Half Life content through S2FM makes me so happy! Especially with new interpretations to build off of the civil protection, and combine procedures, and go into the depth that we don't see in the games themselves. Really proud of you Foxar. Whatever walls you've overcome while learning S2FM was well worth it, and I'm glad you pushed through!

[@sithofdarkness8927]

Really solid animation. One of the running sequences was funky, but what I can only assume was mocap looked smooth. Thank the weird, disgustingly invasive and persuasive algorithm that sent me here, not me.

[@arftrooper2057]

This is amazing! By far the most ambitious S2FM I’ve seen yet! How does this not have more recognition? The mixing of voice lines was amazing, the animation overall was good, only the CP running animation looked off but I know that’s custom, the story was enjoyable and you were able to wordlessly communicate plot points. Great cinematography overall.

[@foxar9606]

Thank you :), yes most custom animations are indeed awkward, but I intend to improve on that in future videos.

[@monkehbitch]

@@foxar9606 you've done a great job. Keep it up. I look forward to your future vids.

[@PRTYPPR]

Keep it going boy ! I'm a SFM enjoyer and Hl2rp lover, you're doing it right maan !

[@foxar9606]

@@PRTYPPR I'm a former hl2rp player myself so I try to put my experience to good use :)

[@slavicity]

Another very good S2FM guy is TheParryGod, he made a really good one called Protectors.

[@hoizen27701]

This was great. The exploration of the combine from the combine perspective is seriously lacking in the HL universe, and I love every bit of this kind of content. You captured it exactly as I envision it and the focus on CPs without any full-on combine soldiers or especially overwatch really helps to capture the scale of everything; such as how substantial it would be to have combine soldiers on site etc. The games themselves tend to tear down the scale by having you mowing down hundreds of them, whereas this kind of story you're telling is so much more how I'd like the world of HL2 to be told. I'd love to see more in this style, from all mediums: games, videos, animations, mods etc, For now, I'm just happy I got to watch this today. Thank you. For feedback, I know you already know what you want to improve, so I'll just put emphasis on scene transition as the #1 part that needs improvement. Looking forward to more!

[@foxar9606]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I intend to create more combine related content, so stay tuned.

[@MoonlightEmbrace]

Really wonder if there are any TV shows like this - its really awesome following them along, especially since they're the bad guys so there's always a moral conflict inherent.

[@trabant3060]

Jin Roh the Wolf Brigade is pretty much the Civil Protection team anime.

[@sus-jd7pn]

7:21-7:30, I feel like he's thinking something like "Wtf, I'm so done with my comrades, dumb as hell."

[@babufacio_____wczesniejvin2847]

We need more of that The last scene was so good man

[@nickmclaughlin6203]

This is the first sfm I’ve seen in source 2 and I’m well impressed

[@ranbojd1070]

look Up theParryGod he also makes sfm in source 2

[@chazgw7676]

more views required, it's so cool to see Civil Protection going on operations, not just stabilization teams. Keep up the good work!

[@TheIsleMercenariesReal]

BREAKING NEWS Dora the explorer kills 3 police officer at a train station!

[@025Lucianian]

I love the atmosphere! Great job!

[@adilzhantagai1359]

I hope you continue to do this. You are good at it, keep up the good work!

[@UnstoppableGiant]

It’s good for what it is, but it definitely needs work. A lot of jittery movement.

[@foxar9606]

Thank you for your feedback. I intend to improve on it with future videos.

[@alexg9996]

A little rough around the edges, but still very cinematic and enjoyable!

[@Mini-wd7qz]

That walk at 6:59 looks too funny xd

[@calebjones1563]

This is amazing I'd love to see more of this in the future. Most of the constructive criticism has already been commented so I'll let them handle it lol

[@enity1184]

Oh m'y fuc*ing god, im a Hlf2 fan and look a lot of animation of Hlf2, but, i've never seen one like that ! It's the best Hlf2 animation that i've never seen, keep the goof work ! 👍

[@Valentin7789_]

How i love the og HL2 combine voice

[@cement878]

My man you are really underrated. I love the animation keep up your work, im looking forward for more

[@foxar9606]

Thank you!

[@LeanneH]

Very very well done C: I love projects like this that are obviously well-made but have a lot of heart to them still!

[@the-btc-tradingfloor2808]

You are watching masters at work..Masterpiece #3

[@piggpigg5007]

the lighting was perfect keep up the great work!

[@taxevasiongaming]

this amazing instant subscribe got any other sfm2 projects you working on

[@foxar9606]

Plenty of ideas in my head so there may be more

[@TNMMedia]

Nice work Foxar ! keep up the good work...

[@Trime_]

The voice for each CPs dude, that's cool!

[@marziyemokhberi8336]

great job this looks awesome keep up the good work

[@grassfur1950]

Ayo Foxar! Nice work, hope to see more of you're content! ( +SUB )

[@wooflakes]

Amazing work, good job!

[@Scp.foundation.enjoyer]

I love the animation

[@TheLocalKook]

Well done, clearly underrated comrad

[@hevvodka6851]

0:46 I like how he sleepin lol.

[@Blue_Nights]

this man, give him more recognition

[@jerrypie2792]

This is really good.

[@Cheese_Industries69]

This vid is criminally underviewed

[@hewi9541]

4:13 and then the year switched. And i'm your 300. subscriber

[@Plyrith]

This is an insane level of underrated

[@AdamiX]

zobaczyłem to zdecydowanie za późno, kawał zajebistej roboty szefie cp : )

[@saladcat8305]

The animation is pretty rough, but I bet you'll get better with time.

[@asterlofts1565]

Nice work again!

[@UniversalShaman]

Agree)

[@niaway8356]

this is so, so damn good

[@Matt05A]

Thank you, very cool. well done.

[@gupyet]

Why isn’t this at 1 million views?!

[@UniversalShaman]

Good job!

[@jakelavaclaw2759]

Oh man. This is good.

[@Bazzarspider123]

Very nice work, bit stiff but the artistic vision is pristine. Would love to see more.

[@osadniczek140]

underrated

[@TheProGamer-xv1mc]

Nice

[@Cuki-zi5zs]

It was very nice but do CPs get memory replacement but either then that great work and loved the emotions

[@flashxng8294]

sleepy combine

[@furchad3574]

Anyone else feel like the cp in the end was Barney, since he’d have to do stuff like this to be undercover.

[@KClove.]

I would say maybe but he's defender-1 meaning he's a team leader and since he's a higher rank than almost if not all of them so they probably did alot of checks

[@foxar9606]

The headcanon I applied in the video is that the codename/number is just an identifier, not rank. If I remember correctly I created the dialogue as if Victor 1 is the leader. I like the theory though!

[@iamyourguy3668]

“I still have nightmares about that cat.”

[@zikrylhakeemlyr4722]

Nice work! ( +SUB )

[@resonance-cascade]

How do u animate stuff like this? Are the animations finished or are u animating by hand or mocap?

[@foxar9606]

Most are premade half life Alyx animations that I blend together. Minor tiny movements are animated by hand

[@keenasp1869]

Thats awesome!!!

[@xi-21]

"Suppressor inbound" *APF Appeaar*

[@imhere1232]

There's a few shots that seems stiff but it still looks really good, did you make it with others or was it all you? Either way it's impressive!

[@lawrenceskelly8376]

this is so good

[@cbcastlecastillo144]

Nice!

[@pepperoni311]

keep it up!

[@CerealYum2]

4:27 you can hear the screams of the civilian As the CP bashes him

[@a3n844]

Combined clutched it.

[@JustErdy06]

Pretty nice

[@screech1738]

0:40 that Cp sleeping lol

[@farfandelosgodos1681]

I always think that combines are like the Roman Empire in his glory, and the rebels are like the christens that want mess up that mickle project.

[@d0ppi0449]

Thats really nice

[@knuckle1493]

Some clippy and rough animation, but the story more than made up for it. Gave me some HL2RP nostalgia fosho

[@radioactivegoat2]

This is the first time a civil protection team member was actually smart

[@usptact]

That's literally the future.

[@Chikn2532]

one of those CPs was Adrian Shepard

[@katliamking6289]

so good

[@richibtn]

🔥🔥

[@ConradFiat]

Amputate means "kill." For those that don't know. Amputating the "tumor" of their perfect union society.

[@lordcthulhu627]

The animation was a tad stiff and the cinematography wasn't great in places... but it was a decent and impressive animation! Good job! :)

[@Theinotsquad]

If I were to join the combine I would like to be cp bc your just wearing the suit your not modified

[@TarsonTalon]

So the civil protection officer who spared one of the 'suspects' got an out in the end. Even if he does get 'rescued', he can claim that he was taken hostage and couldn't reply to radio.

[@stefanogrillo6040]

well done

[@XxLaylaFluffyKittyxX]

One of the CP'S In this animation is equipped with a pulse SMG

[@fox394th]

A kind act pays anothe one. , ..

[@waterbears9874]

Kinda just a general alyx thing that I wanna get out, I like how the game shows us an earlier point in the combines rule where citizens could have a bit more individuality and “freedom” like wearing hoodies compared the the uniform blue outfits seen in half life 2 and even the combine soldiers at that point had comparatively more humanity than what we see later. Idk something about that is just neat

[@greekcrusader532]

this is nice

[@pissedoffbucketguy9115]

wish at 4:04 it would play barney's line when hes undercover as a metrocop: "Nah, im good." just a little foreshadowing for who was behind the mask

[@matthewjones39]

What do you mean “witness protection?”

[@pissedoffbucketguy9115]

​@@matthewjones39OH crap! I think I mixed up gta 5 and half life lol. I meant "MetroPolice" Eh, too late to change it now. But thanks

[@matthewjones39]

@@pissedoffbucketguy9115 Oh.

[@blazergamer6425]

Honestly at that end scene it would have been cool if that Civil Protection Officer would have taken off his mask and its Barney Calhoun.

[@Soldat1709]

The only things i can say is perfect and deep

[@ProfessosNossoTempo0777]

SHOW SENSACIONAL MEU BROTHER ÓTIMA NOITE 🕒

[@ismJoboi]

9:26 Overwatch acknowledges containment failure. Hold for reinforcement, Suppressor inbound

[@potatofsky7144]

Wow that was cool