Half-Life 2 Question

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Originally Posted by Bond

This question is directed towards anyone who has played the Half-Life series:

I'm about to starting playing Half-Life 2 for the first time via The Orange Box, but I was wondering if I should read up on a plot summary for the original Half-Life or if that is not necessary?

Depends how much you want to envolve yourself into the game. I didnt and it turned out just fine. A lot of the stuff is explained to you and you progress, and even more is explained in the episodes. That being said just try to listen to what teh NPCs are saying. Even the ordinary people off the street give minor clues when provoked.