Commented 14 years ago2009-05-18 09:50:08 UTC
in vault item: cs_sarajevo beta 0.86Comment #17507
This is definitely taking a trip up epic lane, I love your progress so far. The detail of finished buildings is overwhelming & the diversity of areas you can access so far is very impressive. Optimizing areas that open and detailed will be one hell of a challenge. :> I love the overall architecture & texturing - you've captured the looks of an Eastern European city very well. The bridge being destroyed upon c4 exploding is a very nice touch as well. Ambience? Perfect background track, though some randomly triggered sounds (think de_torn crossed with Paranoia?) would be a great addition.
What I don't get, however, is the radiation & mutated corpses lying around (Paranoia props?). Sarajevo was never bombed with nuclear weapons as far as I know. :? Also, I still dislike the lighting. The one in your very first posted version better suited the theme imo. I'd really stick with plain grey & gloomy instead of the current slightly redish tint.
Commented 14 years ago2009-05-18 09:38:26 UTC
in vault item: pl_trolltrainComment #17506
You mean Agoprom? The only similarity's the tracks, otherwise it's nothing like that area.
As for the map, I really like the idea, however its execution is far from good. I'm guessing this is one of your first Source releases, as there's plenty of leftover GldSrc mapping techniques used. HL2 content doesn't blend with TF2 content too well, giving the map a rather awkward look. There's also a significant lack of detail & props throughout the map. Lighting & ambience should be improved as well.
As for gameplay, I think the layout is too linear and plain, giving the defending team a fairly big advantage (engie spam?). Add more flanking routes, some camping ledges for snipers, etc.
Overall, a neat idea you should've spent more time polishing.
Commented 14 years ago2009-05-17 17:01:15 UTC
in journal: #5798Comment #35156
Indeed. What makes you so sure? Your experience? Your.. skills? Nonsense, I say! Surely Goldsource can handle ~10k epolies in a single model! Tis' but a matter of wishing hard enough.
Commented 14 years ago2009-05-04 00:51:25 UTC
in journal: #5773Comment #51830
Same situation as Livey's here. You can't drive manual if you've passed with automatic. Also, Tetsu0's right. And to my limited knowledge, cars with automatics are usually more expensive?
Most of you pro-auto folks make it sound like changing gears manually is the hardest task one can ever get behind the wheel. Nonsense. Once you're used to it, it makes fairly little impact to your driving experience.
Not that I'm implying automatic isn't more comfortable for everyday driving, etc. It's just that the difference isn't that damn huge as some of you portray it.
Commented 14 years ago2009-05-04 00:38:36 UTC
in vault item: The LabyrinthComment #17474
Heh, reminds me of my very first attempts at CS mapping. Something magical about hedge mazes that makes you want to include them in your first maps. ;]
Commented 15 years ago2009-03-30 07:27:04 UTC
in journal: #5703Comment #47380
Awwww! He's using a unique algorythm to scramble his writings, which are then displayed backwards in hexademical UTF-16 codes of the letters! A quick translation:
[i]29th March, 2009 Personal log start. Finally managed brainwashing paternal unit into giving me access to his personal computer. To-do list for world domination:
Dispose of maternal and paternal units.
Infiltrate current USA president household. Brainwash. Use to carry out master plans.
Declare ultimatum to Northern Europe and United Kin..
note-taking interferred. parental units demanding me to enter hibernatbbbb/ /.;;;.ldgl[/i]
Commented 15 years ago2009-03-13 12:56:00 UTC
in news: OMGWTFHAXComment #99093
You're in deepest shit imaginable, TJB. When David Casperson closes a newspost, you best not post in it. Make sure you have one killer of a firewall, cause Casperson does not fuck around.
More variety in colours/tones, etc.
I love the overall architecture & texturing - you've captured the looks of an Eastern European city very well. The bridge being destroyed upon c4 exploding is a very nice touch as well. Ambience? Perfect background track, though some randomly triggered sounds (think de_torn crossed with Paranoia?) would be a great addition.
What I don't get, however, is the radiation & mutated corpses lying around (Paranoia props?). Sarajevo was never bombed with nuclear weapons as far as I know. :?
Also, I still dislike the lighting. The one in your very first posted version better suited the theme imo. I'd really stick with plain grey & gloomy instead of the current slightly redish tint.
Anyway, keep up the awesome work! :]
EDIT: Shouldn't it be de_sarajevo by now?
(LESS DIFFICULTY THIS TIME PLOX!)
As for the map, I really like the idea, however its execution is far from good. I'm guessing this is one of your first Source releases, as there's plenty of leftover GldSrc mapping techniques used. HL2 content doesn't blend with TF2 content too well, giving the map a rather awkward look. There's also a significant lack of detail & props throughout the map. Lighting & ambience should be improved as well.
As for gameplay, I think the layout is too linear and plain, giving the defending team a fairly big advantage (engie spam?). Add more flanking routes, some camping ledges for snipers, etc.
Overall, a neat idea you should've spent more time polishing.
Way to go, Valve.
Most of you pro-auto folks make it sound like changing gears manually is the hardest task one can ever get behind the wheel. Nonsense. Once you're used to it, it makes fairly little impact to your driving experience.
Not that I'm implying automatic isn't more comfortable for everyday driving, etc. It's just that the difference isn't that damn huge as some of you portray it.
Saving that crowbar for his 2nd birthday, eh? ;>
Expect unforseen consequences is all I can say.
A quick translation:
[i]29th March, 2009
Personal log start. Finally managed brainwashing paternal unit into giving me access to his personal computer.
To-do list for world domination:
- Dispose of maternal and paternal units.
- Infiltrate current USA president household. Brainwash. Use to carry out master plans.
- Declare ultimatum to Northern Europe and United Kin..
note-taking interferred. parental units demanding me to enter hibernatbbbb/ /.;;;.ldgl[/i].. srs bsns that is.