Also, funny you bring it up PB, because the only reason it's concave is because I used Sledge to scale it. This DOES NOT happen in Hammer
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I never noticed before the nose turned in on iteslf like that, my bad!
Also, funny you bring it up PB, because the only reason it's concave is because I used Sledge to scale it. This DOES NOT happen in Hammer
Also, funny you bring it up PB, because the only reason it's concave is because I used Sledge to scale it. This DOES NOT happen in Hammer
Rim: That's only a very simple example of VM scaling, and it works equally well in hammer 3.x/4, PROVIDED you are using HLFix for GoldSRC.
A quick tutorial on lathing/VM scaling.
I believe you can scale symmetrical groups of vertices without the aid of HLFix, and they will possibly compile fine. I AM SURE though if you are scaling entire objects, then most definitely YES you need it! I don't currently have a Hammer 3.x setup to test it..
I use multiple Freeman's to measure scale/perspective
A quick tutorial on lathing/VM scaling.
I believe you can scale symmetrical groups of vertices without the aid of HLFix, and they will possibly compile fine. I AM SURE though if you are scaling entire objects, then most definitely YES you need it! I don't currently have a Hammer 3.x setup to test it..
I use multiple Freeman's to measure scale/perspective
Nicely done, Scotch!
I've never been able to draw people/figures and admire people who can! I will try to sketch something in pencil/ink soonish, and post it up
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Tried and failed, and den tried to pen-in all the mistakes.. The perspective is better than I'm usually able to pull off, so that's one thing
I've never been able to draw people/figures and admire people who can! I will try to sketch something in pencil/ink soonish, and post it up
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Tried and failed, and den tried to pen-in all the mistakes.. The perspective is better than I'm usually able to pull off, so that's one thing
victor_pavia: Incredible! 'specially for HL1! 
Streamfox: Nice work! I get a real Stargate Atlantis/SG-1 vibe from the fancy technology!
Streamfox: Nice work! I get a real Stargate Atlantis/SG-1 vibe from the fancy technology!
No! =)
BTW, how is your entry going Stu?
I'll try to resist opening 3.x ever again... must. resist! (It might however be fun to do it in Hammer 4 and then try importing and compiling it)
BTW, how is your entry going Stu?
I'll try to resist opening 3.x ever again... must. resist! (It might however be fun to do it in Hammer 4 and then try importing and compiling it)
Ya, idk sort-of as a salute to the original game, keep it HL, but i feel ya bro! (The new UDK intrigues and of course scares the little kitteh)
^ Some slow progress, I managed to add one door trim
That atrocious monstrosity of brushwork and texturing that is that tram, is going to be completely rebuilt conventionally, since Sledge is refusing to have any of my scaling shenanigans. I'm a one trick pony when it comes to my VM Scaling, and PB shot my pony!
I suppose it will be a good exercise for me, building some thing the old way
That atrocious monstrosity of brushwork and texturing that is that tram, is going to be completely rebuilt conventionally, since Sledge is refusing to have any of my scaling shenanigans. I'm a one trick pony when it comes to my VM Scaling, and PB shot my pony!
I suppose it will be a good exercise for me, building some thing the old way
That looks lovely Crypt19, Great Job!
Also Great Job! Atom/Rim, the participation for this is refreshingly lovely! Any chance in hell we could make this the Official TWHL Minicompo #1, with profile medals and whatnot PB?
If yes, it might be a fun thing to add to the Competitions section. Also, maybe keep them short-term and GoldSRC exclusively!
Also Great Job! Atom/Rim, the participation for this is refreshingly lovely! Any chance in hell we could make this the Official TWHL Minicompo #1, with profile medals and whatnot PB?
If yes, it might be a fun thing to add to the Competitions section. Also, maybe keep them short-term and GoldSRC exclusively!
Are those tools on Atom's page the ZHLT final(y/n)? (I think those were the last used when I was actively mapping GS, and they worked great)
If y, consider giving the latest Vluzacn's ZHLT 3.3 a try, as I think they are consiered the best version of the tools? Someone plz correct me if I'm wrong
If y, consider giving the latest Vluzacn's ZHLT 3.3 a try, as I think they are consiered the best version of the tools? Someone plz correct me if I'm wrong
...am I correct in assuming we can add as much brushwork as we like (including structural stuff, not just props/prefabs), so long as we don't remove any of the existing layout?For Hotdog's Crap-Christmas minicompo from base, you couldn't mess with any the existing structures, but you were free to add any brushes you like.
ATOM: Correct.
So maybe think of it like that, except--and here comes the fuzzy part--YOU CAN cut into existing stuff, so long as the basic shape/layout is preserved
Love the destructification platoon, great idea! Also, I'm sure adding any type of gameplay, SP or MP, will help your map in the running
Tetsu0: The way I understand the guidelines: you can cut into existing brushwork so long as you don't expose the exterior walls to the void. To what extent you change the map and creative liberties you take, is of course all a bit of a balancing act in keeping with the spirit of the rules.
Zeeba: I wish I could sketch like that!
Tetsu0: The way I understand the guidelines: you can cut into existing brushwork so long as you don't expose the exterior walls to the void. To what extent you change the map and creative liberties you take, is of course all a bit of a balancing act in keeping with the spirit of the rules.
Zeeba: I wish I could sketch like that!
It's a good bet you broke the whitelist with all those wads(was it fun typing them all in, or can you blanket select them somehow?).
I remember Atom's LaunchPad lagging for me hardcore, because my entire map archive was in one directory, lol.
I haven't experienced this lag yet, but I'm fortunate to have Sledge installed on a fresh setup(only 10 wads in my valve directory)
I remember Atom's LaunchPad lagging for me hardcore, because my entire map archive was in one directory, lol.
I haven't experienced this lag yet, but I'm fortunate to have Sledge installed on a fresh setup(only 10 wads in my valve directory)
Basemap compos are fun/easy to map for, and, it's so fascinating seeing the the variation in the entries... More WIPs pleez!:P
My entry is slowly starting to take shape:
Not really sure what direction to take it next, but I want to try and finish by sunday.
My entry is slowly starting to take shape:
Not really sure what direction to take it next, but I want to try and finish by sunday.
I don't think one exists of them all, unless somebody made a custom one.. Maybe search on Sven Coop Forums?
Good to know Rim. I've only really done brushwork so far in Sledge, but I have some entity setups coming up..
Is the Sledge compile thingie functioning? I tried it before, but it think my config was messed up...
Is the Sledge compile thingie functioning? I tried it before, but it think my config was messed up...
Awesome Zeeba! Some of the xen textures in low lighting should hopefully serve you well
This would also be a good time to play with the VHLT tools (I think that's the latest version?)
This would also be a good time to play with the VHLT tools (I think that's the latest version?)
Unparalleled awesomeness Kachito, I'd have never thought to do that!
Zeeba: if you are creative with the available textures, you should be able to make most anything you need, and as you told me before: use lighting to your advantage to "paint" or otherwise change the appearance of your brushfaces
Crypt: I see what you did there
Zeeba: if you are creative with the available textures, you should be able to make most anything you need, and as you told me before: use lighting to your advantage to "paint" or otherwise change the appearance of your brushfaces
Crypt: I see what you did there
Not being snooty, just observing as a somewhat experienced mapper that the carve tool appears to have been used.Do you even realize what a fgt you sound like? I swear you brits moan like fucking women...
So what if some of the brushwork is redundantly clipped? Inefficient or not, I don't think anyone is going to run out of brushes on this little map, so it's completely immaterial if fucking carve was used or not!
If you can't be fucked to participate or simply don't have the time, maybe just say that next time rather than making meaningless excuses
Stu: Can't wait to see what you come up with
I DO admit I would have liked seen some light fixtures and maybe a few other peripheral things, but this is nothing I can't add myself in 10 minutes.
That said, I feel the map looks very cleanly made, and I've not a single issue with it so far, in-fact I like it a lot; It's WAY better than I could have done, especially in the timeframe! ;P
A little progress on mine, started today:
That said, I feel the map looks very cleanly made, and I've not a single issue with it so far, in-fact I like it a lot; It's WAY better than I could have done, especially in the timeframe! ;P
A little progress on mine, started today:
You could dress and light this map in a couple of hours! Make use of the HL models for sure to help fill the space!
Also there is not a thing wrong with the basemap, wth?
Maybe working on the Core for 4 years(or however the fuck-long it's been) has made you even more snooty than normal, Urbles? (being British already, of course)
Minicompo question
Atom, am I correct in assuming we can add as much brushwork as we like (including structural stuff, not just props/prefabs), or would you prefer to have NO new walls/catwalks etc added to the map?
Also there is not a thing wrong with the basemap, wth?
Maybe working on the Core for 4 years(or however the fuck-long it's been) has made you even more snooty than normal, Urbles? (being British already, of course)
Minicompo question
Atom, am I correct in assuming we can add as much brushwork as we like (including structural stuff, not just props/prefabs), or would you prefer to have NO new walls/catwalks etc added to the map?
Assets: Vanilla onlySo, I would take that to mean:
halflife.wad
decals.wad
liquids.wad
xeno.wad
?
Ghost: what is your excuse this time? You can't detail a 1024 ^3 Goldsource basemap room with vanilla assets?
This is maybe the easiest mini-contest to join yet, AND there is a nice prize, AND STILL people still find excuses to do nothing...
Don't take my rant personally, guess I just miss the old days when people participated more
This is maybe the easiest mini-contest to join yet, AND there is a nice prize, AND STILL people still find excuses to do nothing...
Don't take my rant personally, guess I just miss the old days when people participated more
I want to redo this in Source:
Cubicles ftw!
I consider those chairs my magnum opus of brushwork
Cubicles ftw!
I consider those chairs my magnum opus of brushwork
^ Viking Inn ftw!
Looking good Atom! I love Rim's basemap, and limiting it to vanilla textures should make it fun =)
I'm in!
I'm in!
Kachito: LOVE the Terminator vibe! Some HKs hovering overhead with searchlights aiming down, and a couple Ogre Tanks crushing over human skulls would fit right in!
Rimr'bra-G: Oh shi didn't know you guys were doing this, it looks wonderful so far doe! The effect of the light filtering through the water looks hott, and the cave system looks sexor fellas
Rim: Get HLFix working if you haven't yet, because it's really essential if you are going to do anything off the grid(unless of course you are breaking every single thing into "triangles")..
I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot it over steam or even run your final compiles with HLFix, if you needed it. Of course, if you can import your meshes from max, then maybe you could get along without it
Rimr'bra-G: Oh shi didn't know you guys were doing this, it looks wonderful so far doe! The effect of the light filtering through the water looks hott, and the cave system looks sexor fellas
Rim: Get HLFix working if you haven't yet, because it's really essential if you are going to do anything off the grid(unless of course you are breaking every single thing into "triangles")..
I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot it over steam or even run your final compiles with HLFix, if you needed it. Of course, if you can import your meshes from max, then maybe you could get along without it
Yeah you're right, it looks like a dick ;P
Also, Sledge DOES NOT LIKE my scaling shenanigans; PB, whatever you did to change the Alt+E Scale tool, kitteh does not like!
Lawl, dem ballz doe
Think Blockade Runner with skewed proportions, dirty boy!
Also, Sledge DOES NOT LIKE my scaling shenanigans; PB, whatever you did to change the Alt+E Scale tool, kitteh does not like!
Lawl, dem ballz doe
Think Blockade Runner with skewed proportions, dirty boy!
I like your printer-paper method, Zeeba, thanks! Also the sketch is supposed to be a Hammer-spaceship thingie:
When it's done, I want it to look more-angular and sleek, less-round and clunky, e.g., think the styling of a Thor from Starcraft II.
When it's done, I want it to look more-angular and sleek, less-round and clunky, e.g., think the styling of a Thor from Starcraft II.
I'm playing with MyPaint now:
[simg]http://i.imgur.com/t1YyfRyt.png][/simg]
...gonna buy a nice sketch pad tomorrow, with some fresh pens and a nice mechanical pencil
[simg]http://i.imgur.com/t1YyfRyt.png][/simg]
...gonna buy a nice sketch pad tomorrow, with some fresh pens and a nice mechanical pencil
Sounds good!
What would you guise recommend for a good sketch pad? I'm thinking a blank composition notebook, but maybe I'll get a nice sketch pad a little bigger..
What would you guise recommend for a good sketch pad? I'm thinking a blank composition notebook, but maybe I'll get a nice sketch pad a little bigger..
Anyone recommend a good one?
I'd also like to physically start pencil sketching again.. maybe a nice wacom pad this summer to boot =)
I'd also like to physically start pencil sketching again.. maybe a nice wacom pad this summer to boot =)
This is a great round of lists, just to remind me of all the great games I haven't played! =)
I STILL haven't even played op4 or blueshift, tho of course I own them.. RA2/YR were the only games in the series I played, but were both fun.. Galactic Battlegrounds was a fun AOE II expansion, if that applies.
I STILL haven't even played op4 or blueshift, tho of course I own them.. RA2/YR were the only games in the series I played, but were both fun.. Galactic Battlegrounds was a fun AOE II expansion, if that applies.
Fringe was another really-great series, totally forgot about it Instant!
30 sexy days! =P
I will expedite my map =O
I will expedite my map =O
Hopefully by this weekend! (I had the time last weekend, but pissed it away..)
I'd like to also say I'm really enjoying Sledge so far! Functionally, it was a seamless transition moving over from Hammer 4! Awesome work Pengy! =P
Btw Archie, if u are taking donations for the server I'd be happy to contribute!
I'd like to also say I'm really enjoying Sledge so far! Functionally, it was a seamless transition moving over from Hammer 4! Awesome work Pengy! =P
Btw Archie, if u are taking donations for the server I'd be happy to contribute!
^ Dat Aqua Teen doe!
And how could i forget Breaking Bad?!One of the most satisfying series to watch ever!(There really aren't bad episodes of BB)
And how could i forget Breaking Bad?!One of the most satisfying series to watch ever!(There really aren't bad episodes of BB)
Skyler, could you do me a favor? Could you please climb down out of my ass, just this one time? Please honey, get out of my ass?... I'd appreciate it, I really would..
Yeah, I guess I was also thinking all the 3rd-party models would be an advantage, but there's no reason you couldn't still use them in your ep2 map(long as you own GMOD of course).
Jeff: It's okey if you can't finish. God will just hate you and so many kittens will just die, but no biggie... YOU BETTER NOT BAIL BITCH =P
Tetsu0: Awesome sir, the torches remind me of survivor/lost =P
Brendan: Stop being a pussy and make something! You don't have to map the world, one room will do(but of course feel free to map the world if that's what you're comfortable with)
Jeff: It's okey if you can't finish. God will just hate you and so many kittens will just die, but no biggie... YOU BETTER NOT BAIL BITCH =P
Tetsu0: Awesome sir, the torches remind me of survivor/lost =P
Brendan: Stop being a pussy and make something! You don't have to map the world, one room will do(but of course feel free to map the world if that's what you're comfortable with)
That last one looks fabulous, reminds me of Monkey Island! =P
Random Rooms II Question
Would Gmod be a good alternative engine to do this in?
I'm not suggesting we change it now(since people aready started), but would GMOD make a good engine to do Rooms in? I'm guessing yes, but never mapped/played it, so i've no idea!
How is everyone doing with their entries? I plan to start working on the Hub again tonight, and concurrently my DM map in Sledge
Would Gmod be a good alternative engine to do this in?
I'm not suggesting we change it now(since people aready started), but would GMOD make a good engine to do Rooms in? I'm guessing yes, but never mapped/played it, so i've no idea!
How is everyone doing with their entries? I plan to start working on the Hub again tonight, and concurrently my DM map in Sledge
Community is great, I totally forgot about it! I could never get into the new Doctor Who, not for lack of trying!(I only liked about 10% of seasons 1-4) ='(
Other great shows
-La Femme Nikita(the most underrated, fantatic action/spy drama ever)
-Nikita(Really good reboot of above)
-Heroes Save the Cheerleader, Save the world!
-Buffy/Angel Series
-E.R. (Fantastic show, even dated as it is)
-Norther Exposure
-Children's Hospital!
-So many more....
Will definitely Check out the Last Airbender Series, never heard of that one either! =P
Other great shows
-La Femme Nikita(the most underrated, fantatic action/spy drama ever)
-Nikita(Really good reboot of above)
-Heroes Save the Cheerleader, Save the world!
-Buffy/Angel Series
-E.R. (Fantastic show, even dated as it is)
-Norther Exposure
-Children's Hospital!
-So many more....
Will definitely Check out the Last Airbender Series, never heard of that one either! =P
^
I've been wanting to make a lost-themed map for forever.. How you could you not love a secret research facility on a uninhabited, mysterious, tropical island =P
I've been wanting to make a lost-themed map for forever.. How you could you not love a secret research facility on a uninhabited, mysterious, tropical island =P
Stargate Universe was a great show in concept, somewhat less so in practice imo; Don't get me wrong I still really enjoyed SGU! Falling Skies is another example of a show which I loved the actors/premise/production, the show just falls a little short somehow story-wise.
My tastes seem to change very quickly nowadays, and some genres are just dead to me now, e.g., The Walking Dead was my favorite show 2 years ago, and now I just don't think i'll ever watch it again...
Current quick top-5 shows
1. Stargate SG-1
2. Check it out! With Dr. Steve Brule
3. Game Of Thrones(my rating of this show has gone way down this season)
4. Burn notice
5. Big Bang Theory
I've never seen Arrested Development because i don't have cable, but all my friends love it. so I'll watch it eventually.. There are a lot of other shows I follow, but just haven't had time to keep up with, like: Archer, Orange is the new black S02, Californication, Clone Wars, Futurama etc, etc, etc.
Quick top-5 shows of all time
1. Original Star Trek(the predecessor of all the great series to follow!)
2. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles(I'm a Terminator nut, so..)
3. Firefly
4. Farscape
5. Lexx (the best low-budget sci-fi TV show ever, imo)
So many other great shows.. MST3000, Trailer Park Boys, South Park, Lost, Smallville just too many to list...
Rufee: Under The Dome looks cool, I've never heard of it before! =P
My tastes seem to change very quickly nowadays, and some genres are just dead to me now, e.g., The Walking Dead was my favorite show 2 years ago, and now I just don't think i'll ever watch it again...
Current quick top-5 shows
1. Stargate SG-1
2. Check it out! With Dr. Steve Brule
3. Game Of Thrones(my rating of this show has gone way down this season)
4. Burn notice
5. Big Bang Theory
I've never seen Arrested Development because i don't have cable, but all my friends love it. so I'll watch it eventually.. There are a lot of other shows I follow, but just haven't had time to keep up with, like: Archer, Orange is the new black S02, Californication, Clone Wars, Futurama etc, etc, etc.
Quick top-5 shows of all time
1. Original Star Trek(the predecessor of all the great series to follow!)
2. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles(I'm a Terminator nut, so..)
3. Firefly
4. Farscape
5. Lexx (the best low-budget sci-fi TV show ever, imo)
So many other great shows.. MST3000, Trailer Park Boys, South Park, Lost, Smallville just too many to list...
Rufee: Under The Dome looks cool, I've never heard of it before! =P
HLDM Server has inspired me! I'm making a random-themed DM map today, should be fun!
It's a great chance familiarize myself with Sledge, and possibly good practice exploring dm layouts for the next compo
It's a great chance familiarize myself with Sledge, and possibly good practice exploring dm layouts for the next compo
It wouldn't make any sense to do that on GB, because there's a log of everything you do; it keeps things pretty transparent(having a public log is key to avoiding the fuckery)
Does your evil twin brother map also?(Goatee denotes the evilness)
Serious really?(y/n) If "y", that is pretty awesome to have 2 Zeeba-G's!
^ I took the liberty of relieving you of your weapons...
^
Myles, he looks just like you, with goatee/glasses/crowbar/hevshirt
Myles, he looks just like you, with goatee/glasses/crowbar/hevshirt
Stamps would be nice too
I disagree. You can edit/trash your own posts at GameBanana, and it's much better imo.
There's a public activity log that minimizes the fuckery, although GB has a McLarge-Huge MOD staff, so...
I think thread authors should have edit powers over their own threads, at the least. (Although it is fun PM'ing Penguinboy) ;P
There's a public activity log that minimizes the fuckery, although GB has a McLarge-Huge MOD staff, so...
I think thread authors should have edit powers over their own threads, at the least. (Although it is fun PM'ing Penguinboy) ;P