Beta Mind Series?

[NMPerdue]

Is there any Freeman's Mind type series about the Half Life 2 Beta?

[The One Epicplayer]

no

[Manwich]

I believe a video series could work if anyone would like to do it. However it could only work as an anthology series at the current point in time. No "Pure" beta has been produced from beginning to end. An attempt could be made by going from mod to mod. Like Missing Information, Minimalist Mod, Build 2046. But doing it with those will be a flawed in that the focus will be blurred and certain things will be distracting from the commentary. It can work but with the right mod. However its hard to beat "Accursed Farms" production quality and Ross's voice as Freeman. But it can be done.

[peridorky]

if you know how to map/mod and you have a mic and decent quality video recording software then i think you could do it, yea

[ChristianJP]

that's a cool idea...that someone good at it should do...hmm

[MorinCoo]

Still possible to be done with Dark Interval. That mod looks more like that mod you're looking for to do
"<item_name>'s Mind" series. It's unfinished, yes, just one chapter, but the potential is there. But , that depends on a person that will be on it. I've seen many people trying to mimic original series by Ross Scott, and all of them looked like some edgy let's-plays with bad jokes and poor voice acting.

On other hand, as mentioned above, if you're good with Hammer you can fix WC maps by yourself with a scripting/detail level good enough for your cinematic needs (kinda like it's E3 maps, all scripted to be played as you scripted it in your story). Not necessarily for Leak engine, can be based on Missing Info or other mods out there that have all features you need.

[Manwich]

So as a follow up since this got a response. Id have to say we'd all agree that it would be cool to see a "Beta mind" series. But some guidelines may help if you want to give it a shot.
1. No half-mind editing with sub par effects. Like stated before, If you want it to be successful then some effort is required.
2. Tasteful commentary. About 90% of youtubers out there produce content not worth the attention they get. Freeman's Mind had gone through many different phases during the cycle of the game. Losing his mind as things progressed. He didn't curse every other line of dialogue or continuously have something toxic to say (that's not to say that he didn't). But when he would go on a rant he would bring up common problems while dealing with some crazy stuff going on in Black Mesa.
3. Setting. Pick a mod that's done. A good "Beta" or "prototype" for a "Beta mind" series. Would be just like Half-life was for Freeman's Mind, as is Half-life 2 is for Freeman's Mind 2. I know Minimalist mod is kind of a joke to some people but really it does have character interaction and a beginning, Middle and end. A scripted commentary would be easy and it would attract the appreciation of other half life fans.
4. You have a lot of support from members of the beta community. Did you see all those commissioned maps from the contest in 3 months ago? I'm sure someone out there would like to collaborate for a good "Beta Mind" series if you can find one.

Just some thoughts that if it was done, it should be done right. Everyone here would probably support it if someone took up the project.

-Manwich

[MorinCoo]

We can do another thing: Ask Ross Scott himself, if he would like to create a spin-off series after he's done with FM2 (or at least contribute his voice acting, but the rest is done by other person or a team).

Or perhaps just an April Fools episode for FM2, where after Nova Prospekt chapter, Freeman transports into an alternative universe where the HL2 Beta storyline takes place, and then he goes back to "retail" universe where he shows up in Kleiner's lab just like in normal HL2 campaign, and nobody notices that he had a small journey to HL2 Beta universe.

But the chances for that to happen are low. First, because Ross has many other things to do, like "THE MOVIE" or Game Dungeon, which is way more creative and higher quality show than Freeman's Mind in some ways.
And the second, he's doesn't seem to be a person who is interested in HL2 Beta legacy as much as HL2 Beta community is.

[LeroiJenkins]

people have tried doing freeman's mind with the other half life spinoffs and it didnt work out so well so i would be skeptical if anyone did try doing this especially if they actually titled it beta mind