Here is something I learned that is good practice. With each chapter of development on your thing, whatever it may be, save as a new file with a number at the end.
Example:
crowbarboobs01.max (modeled top half)
crowbarboobs02.max (modeled bottom half)
crowbarboobs03.max (modeled boobs, file is corrupted inexplicably.)
Even though the current file is corrupted, I have a permanent restore point to try again. This method saves my ass in all sorts of things. When I get the final, I usually clean up the files or save a copy of the final before texturing or something, whatever works.
Come to think of it, does anyone else do this?
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I'm probably not going to get mine done before the deadline but i will finish it soon after. :<
I wonder how much impact this will have on the current competition. I may use it for the lulz.
but now EVERYONE is FORCED to use it. what the f--uck.
Did anyone try and see if the "Use HD models" or whatever its called, in the otpions menu works... just a thought, haven't looked at it myself yet.
just tried this out.
omg...
the grid size...
its...
beautiful... Q_Q
omg...
the grid size...
its...
beautiful... Q_Q
inb4 it looks like a dildo.
k
looks legit.
Bamf. Also for structure collapsing reference, look up demolition stuff on youtube, but avoid the World Trade Center videos.
there has to be a way to reset things with a new round. CS is an old series and it baffles me that things are funny with the way the rounds work and mapping triggers.
Is there a round start trigger, or any of those special cases like game_player_join (or something) that you can put in the name to fire things. That may help in resetting the structure.
Is there a round start trigger, or any of those special cases like game_player_join (or something) that you can put in the name to fire things. That may help in resetting the structure.
if the tower feel a little faster and rotated off in a direction, and you had a particle emitter going for extra dust and stuff, it would work just fine.
Right now I have an ice cream sandwich, and I'm excited about it.
Birthday Caek ice cream. Close thread.
I liked Templar's screenshots. They inspired me and helped me get ideas and get started on my own entry after almost a year's absence to mapping.
That godawful gif lags my browser to a slow constipated shit. Never experienced that before.
EDIT: that gif is huge. like 1.7mb huge.
That godawful gif lags my browser to a slow constipated shit. Never experienced that before.
EDIT: that gif is huge. like 1.7mb huge.
Consider some of these things;
• Is there a program interfering? try having just wally open.
• Is the texture formatted properly? 8bit .bmp?
• Are things saved in the correct location? (it happens)
• Has Hammer or a program recently crashed or was process-stopped? Believe it or not, this sometimes causes inexplicable glitches, especially with java.
• Do you have the latest version of wally or hammer?
... i just sounded like those default windows help files. sorry if this wasn't of any use but ya got to wonder sometimes.
• Is there a program interfering? try having just wally open.
• Is the texture formatted properly? 8bit .bmp?
• Are things saved in the correct location? (it happens)
• Has Hammer or a program recently crashed or was process-stopped? Believe it or not, this sometimes causes inexplicable glitches, especially with java.
• Do you have the latest version of wally or hammer?
... i just sounded like those default windows help files. sorry if this wasn't of any use but ya got to wonder sometimes.
Like when you add it to wally and hammer doesn't refresh? I know I have to close and restart hammer to see the new textures, and wally doesn't let me save because hammer is occupying the wad file. Did you try any of that or is there more to it?
I could go to walmart for the materials to build a bomb right fucking now. A gun is just 1 of countless instruments of death.
Video games are also a damn low catalyst for violence. I believe they actually help with aggression.
Video games are also a damn low catalyst for violence. I believe they actually help with aggression.
You get mediafire right? if so, we're good.
I'm working in cahoots with some guys on this to improve the singleplayer experience. Its gone no where in a long time and nothing new has been created for it... I'm worried its going to die.
Dimbark that kinda looks like dust2 to me, got an overview i can look at?
To reduce your ignorances, all must read this comic to understand.
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/online_gaming
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/online_gaming
older mappers weakness is being jaded and overconfident.Jaded and overconfident as a weakness only if they let it be a weakness.
If I'm so jaded, why am I not bowing out because I have better things to do?
If I'm so overconfident, why am I frantically working now instead of way later in the time alotted because I'm worried I won't live up to my current skill level?
CGTextures is great... if you want free unlimited low res textures, or know how to use the clone stamp tool.
Kratisto's (I think) decompiler will break the MDL into SMDs and texture files. You can use an SMD Importer/Exporter to edit stuff from there.
It is a nice model. The muzzle flash issue can be fixed by editing the qc file with an event 1002 or something... i don't exactly know...
It is a nice model. The muzzle flash issue can be fixed by editing the qc file with an event 1002 or something... i don't exactly know...
the thin line can be caused by resizing with a sampler. in photoshop, use "nearest neighbor" and make sure things are all lined up.
What are the prizes anyway?
Halflife.
I didn't bother to look at my r_speeds, they range up to half of templar's house... I don't know what you're doing to get so many polys.
I didn't bother to look at my r_speeds, they range up to half of templar's house... I don't know what you're doing to get so many polys.
Or something more intrestingthat's a good way to put it.
Here's a small and rather undercorated section that looks kinda presentable...
i love how sugary it looks.
Templar, you've spun through three map ideas already.
I wonder how many girls you've dated...
I wonder how many girls you've dated...
Ninja try sky "alien2"
Nothing beats the original medium though.
I'm 10% done. Long way to go...
- Pro tip -
I just spent 5 hours last night texturing a small section of my map. I need to fight the urge to share screens.
If I could describe it in a word, I would say its... intricate.
If I could describe it in a word, I would say its... intricate.
I haven't. I probably should but I work on far more than just my 3D skills.
Rimrook immediately has one-hundred billion ideas.
uhm..... i think barnacles like darker places where they are easily hidden. also, knock some of the lighting down a bit.
League of Legends is awesome, and free.
I recall there were some Sven-Coop campaigns that we amazing in this theme. Might be worth it to look there for ideas and inspiration.
Heh. wow i thought i was old but i guess not. I've never seen that black version of twhl before. We had some good times around here.
Since its kinda relevant, we should have another TWHL CAKE DECORATING CONTEST!
Since its kinda relevant, we should have another TWHL CAKE DECORATING CONTEST!
scripted_sequences could help with what you need. I used it once to make gman appear and disappear like the silly bitch he is. Also it can handle the animation stuff as well.
I accidentally smashed the elevator doors with a cart filled with 400 lbs (181.437 kg) of soda once. Shit broke.
I like some of the elevators HL1 has. Mostly the train car ones because they're so involving. Also the intro sequence is amazing because of how autonomous it is. That would be an interesting map idea wouldn't it? (wink-wink)
I like some of the elevators HL1 has. Mostly the train car ones because they're so involving. Also the intro sequence is amazing because of how autonomous it is. That would be an interesting map idea wouldn't it? (wink-wink)
Interesting, that's how the space program got started. If anyone is old enough to remember, there was the rocket club in public schools to broaden research to everyone. Some of the fundamentals of rocket science discovered in the schools are still being used today. Is it possible someone could discover the next best plane or car design?
Could we have a TWHL airplane contest? Does the software output statistics?
Could we have a TWHL airplane contest? Does the software output statistics?
Tetsuo has the right idea thar.