I dont get any of those errors, must be you. Anyhows, I have once compiled it with rad and it lags like a hoarse horse, SO.... I'm gonna get fixing those leaks and i'm definately removing the skybox.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-17 08:06:10 UTC
in vault item: OctageddonComment #11530
The texturing is horrible, the bruswork isn't correctly done, the idea isn't very original, the map is boring, the cover is minimal, do I need to say more?
This map needs MAJOR IMPROVEMENT. Do some tutorials, done the HLDM tutorial?
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-17 01:36:30 UTC
in vault item: Snps ChallengeComment #11524
Alright nevermind the above post (deleted by Daub).I played the updated version and it was better.The part when the big antlion broke through actually scared me for some reason.Anyways it now worthy of 4 starts but i can't rate it again.SRY(:
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-16 17:13:05 UTC
in vault item: Anti Combine OneComment #11521
SPLAT: Oh by the way. After you download the file... use the SDK Source Valve Hammer Editor and load the files so you can construct on the map. Just load the files and press F9 and the game will be running shortly. It make take a little while though.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-16 17:10:54 UTC
in vault item: Anti Combine OneComment #11520
Well i say. That its a bit sad that he couldn't create a skybox or color walls differently and floors differently. He could also miss having Doctor Breen say something to Gordon when the game starts. I don't myself know much about mapping and i am his brother and trying to help with the map so i use the same account as him.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-16 11:44:05 UTC
in vault item: OctageddonComment #11519
Ok, I've changed the textures and went with my origional idea of 'themeing' areas to a selection of chapters from Half-Life (like the sandbags are the outside chapters, the drinks machine and sofas are the office chapters etc)
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-16 11:14:16 UTC
in vault item: OctageddonComment #11516
Not running VIS is not a problem in this map since the whole map is visible at once. You need to change the max viewable distance though because faraway brushes tend to disappear. Some platforms are badly connected to the octagons. Some vertex manipulation could help you fix those spots. I think the ramps and octagons should have more than just one texture. It's not even a pretty one
I think the random objects are out of place. If there were more, it "could" look like a surreal map.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-16 05:05:43 UTC
in vault item: ParadropComment #11511
I know...I just played my first map for the first time in ages.... it makes me want to cut my eyes out comparing to my latest stuff (coming soon.... hopefully).
Woops, ok I noticed you actually said WinZip, so I downloaded it and got it extract.
I hate to say it, but the map looks really, REALLY, poorly constructed. It's HUGE and wide open, I can't imagine how that would be like during play if it would actually compile. I got a huge amount of "plane with no normal", "coplaner plane", and "outside world" errors.
If you're really determined to get this running, you can try looking at the entity numbers and brush numbers next to the errors in the compile log, writing them all down, and then using "go to brush number" and typing in the brush number/entity number and fix them all manually.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-14 18:53:01 UTC
in vault item: aim_submergeComment #11502
Yes, Point based lights... =P Thanks for the review Rowley, honestly, the tube is barred off because the func_pushs behave badly when in water. Again, this is a map that my friend and I drew up in some free time, and I decided to make it, nothing special. Again, thanks for looking at it.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-14 03:55:25 UTC
in vault item: aim_submergeComment #11499
Neat stuff.
The point-based lights in the main battle area work though, because of the way you did them and they look very nice.
R_speeds are highly respectable in all the lower areas, and to a lesser degree above--pillars many Far within playable limits though imo.
Neat secret passage and drowning button! Is there a retard button someplace, but I just couldn't find it?
When i said lounge, I was more thinking of one you'd find in a night club wit low, colored lights, soft jazz, drinks and a weaponstrip so everyone has to behave--A resting area of sorts. Maybe make it knifes only.
I like your lounge though too!
I think my favourite part of this map is the gravity lift that takes you there...really nice! Funny too how it's barred off after flooding
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Commented 18 years ago2006-04-12 14:27:52 UTC
in vault item: PANDEMIC Main HallComment #11490
hmm, I wasn't so sure at first, but i like this map. I like the ceiling, although i doesn't feel like a mansion - weird, i know, it just don't feel right, even though it looks great!
I like the up-lighting, suits it perfectly, and although you've got a bit carried away with arch faces, the result is excellent. Don't give up on this, it has potential. just needs some inspiration - maybe some photos of mansions, and some furniture,etc for the main areas, really bare.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-12 09:31:45 UTC
in vault item: PANDEMIC Main HallComment #11487
Thank's for the suggestions. I have been looking at images and looking around and I'll probably end up modifying this map extremely or just starting over. I'm trying to make some phototextures, but my camera broke, so I'm working with the scrap heap of pictures I have.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-12 06:23:09 UTC
in vault item: Ka_facilityComment #11485
Nice, tight layout with some interesting elements.
Architecture is a bit bleh, but no brush errors from What I can see. Try adding more detail oto stuff like curved edges and trim. I don't suspect you'll have a problem with r_speeds on this map
I make the sprites and volumetric light more subtle so it looks more real. Nice touch though.
The one hallway upstairs that is clipped, with nothing visible blocking it is a distraction.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-12 05:13:42 UTC
in vault item: aim_ak-deagleComment #11483
Not really much to comment about on this map, but what's there is nice enough. I like the water below tha map, but you might add some support pillars like the old roman cisterns.
Perhaps vary the architecture above like Roman ruins, or something, and follow the directions Hunter gave.
Commented 18 years ago2006-04-12 03:38:38 UTC
in vault item: cs_bankComment #11482
Amazing detail work! I would go as far to say more high quality, appropriate detail work then in 95% of the maps I've seen. Every detail from the teller tubes and windows to the cordons for customers...superb!
There are some errors and face splitting, but it all looks so good, I don't think people will mind too much.
Layout doesn't seem too big or small, and seems like it would be good.
Besides optimizing and cleaning up small things, I can't really think of anythng to add.
I don't know how to help you with this, I can't even unzip it. It gives me an error saying "File skipped unknown cpmression method". So either the map is so messed up it won't compile, or your computer was made in '97, in which case I feel sorry for you.
This map needs MAJOR IMPROVEMENT.
Do some tutorials, done the HLDM tutorial?
+puzzles
+good, imaginative, puzzles
+mysterious poems
etc
i cant comment on archetechure, because im no expert, but i liked it
Can somebody help us?
How do change the max veiwable distance?
Some platforms are badly connected to the octagons. Some vertex manipulation could help you fix those spots.
I think the ramps and octagons should have more than just one texture. It's not even a pretty one
I think the random objects are out of place. If there were more, it "could" look like a surreal map.
I hate to say it, but the map looks really, REALLY, poorly constructed. It's HUGE and wide open, I can't imagine how that would be like during play if it would actually compile. I got a huge amount of "plane with no normal", "coplaner plane", and "outside world" errors.
If you're really determined to get this running, you can try looking at the entity numbers and brush numbers next to the errors in the compile log, writing them all down, and then using "go to brush number" and typing in the brush number/entity number and fix them all manually.
Thanks for the review Rowley, honestly, the tube is barred off because the func_pushs behave badly when in water. Again, this is a map that my friend and I drew up in some free time, and I decided to make it, nothing special. Again, thanks for looking at it.
The point-based lights in the main battle area work though, because of the way you did them and they look very nice.
R_speeds are highly respectable in all the lower areas, and to a lesser degree above--pillars many
Neat secret passage and drowning button! Is there a retard button someplace, but I just couldn't find it?
When i said lounge, I was more thinking of one you'd find in a night club wit low, colored lights, soft jazz, drinks and a weaponstrip so everyone has to behave--A resting area of sorts. Maybe make it knifes only.
I like your lounge though too!
I think my favourite part of this map is the gravity lift that takes you there...really nice! Funny too how it's barred off after flooding
I like the up-lighting, suits it perfectly, and although you've got a bit carried away with arch faces, the result is excellent. Don't give up on this, it has potential. just needs some inspiration - maybe some photos of mansions, and some furniture,etc for the main areas, really bare.
Architecture is a bit bleh, but no brush errors from What I can see. Try adding more detail oto stuff like curved edges and trim. I don't suspect you'll have a problem with r_speeds on this map
I make the sprites and volumetric light more subtle so it looks more real. Nice touch though.
The one hallway upstairs that is clipped, with nothing visible blocking it is a distraction.
Nice work!
Maybe a part II to this, showing how to make custom shadows for models would be more helpful to the average user.
Perhaps vary the architecture above like Roman ruins, or something, and follow the directions Hunter gave.
There are some errors and face splitting, but it all looks so good, I don't think people will mind too much.
Layout doesn't seem too big or small, and seems like it would be good.
Besides optimizing and cleaning up small things, I can't really think of anythng to add.
Superb stuff!
All you have to do is to give the npcs in game the same names as the actors has in the face poser scene.
Face poser itself is very easy to learn for those who wants to make custom scenes.
So, all you have to do in hammer is to, give the right names, and, trigger the logic_coreographedscene