Tripod Hopper

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This "tripod hopper" is an extraterrestrial creature distinguished by its erratic hopping, explosive jumping, and poisonous secretions that make it a formidable opponent with a menacing appearance reminiscent of Ted Backman's dark imagination. The tripod hopper was initially conceived as part of Half-Life 2's diverse alien fauna but ultimately remained an abandoned concept, with no evidence suggesting any development on models, scripts, or artificial intelligence to bring this creature to life. Its creation is attributed to Valve's Ted Backman, who brought forth the initial idea, while Cvoxalury crafted its detailed mesh and A-Shift added the intricate texture that gives it a unique visual identity.