Any ideas of what might be causing this?
http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/752/shadoweg7.jpg
It's driving me crazy. A stray brush might be making that shadow since it doesn't appear when I do a compile with cordon bounds. Could there be another cause?
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A lot of people don't like religion but they don't make a thread about it.
Religion should be something strictly individual.
Of course, we have freedom of speech. But the question is: What is accomplished with the post? Was it seeking agreement, a debate, hurting the feelings of those who might belong to one of those 3 communities?
Religion should be something strictly individual.
Of course, we have freedom of speech. But the question is: What is accomplished with the post? Was it seeking agreement, a debate, hurting the feelings of those who might belong to one of those 3 communities?
Yes. If you browse the pakfile, there's a file called skills.cfg in which you can see (and modify) these values.
Sure, my CD-drive is borked, but there is nothing wrong with my DVD drive.Maybe there is...
Anyway, if there's a hardware problem with your HD drive, reformatting or changing the file system probably won't change anything.
It's funny how the house tries to resemble Kaufmann House...
Maybe the scythe is in his briefcase.
Anyway, I corrected the citizen AI simply by selecting the "Wait for script" flag. I think it would also be cool if you could make him move his hand as he passes by the other NPCs. That minor detail would make Gman a true Sith lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oddw16r-P0w
Anyway, I corrected the citizen AI simply by selecting the "Wait for script" flag. I think it would also be cool if you could make him move his hand as he passes by the other NPCs. That minor detail would make Gman a true Sith lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oddw16r-P0w
There's a leak in the map.
ProcessBlock_Thread: 0...1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...1
0 (0)
** leaked **
In case he doesn't reply in a while I have the beta 8 BSP. I'll upload it in a minute.
Edit: http://www.sendspace.com/file/91bs0q
Edit: http://www.sendspace.com/file/91bs0q
Here's a demo video. Unfortunately, the AI makes the citizens run away from the Gman when the first one dies...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aol1xctznoM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aol1xctznoM
The only thing I could think of would be to make all the doors and windows in the houses face away from the center of the map. that way, the engine wouldn't see the inside of the buildings when you are looking at the whole map...
Can you post a top view of the map layout?
Can you post a top view of the map layout?
Remember two other reasons for leaks:
Entity somewhere in the void.
Brush-based entity (usually a func_wall) acting as a limit with the void.
Entity somewhere in the void.
Brush-based entity (usually a func_wall) acting as a limit with the void.
In the brush creation tools, select "sphere".
The more sides you choose, the more it will resemble a ball.
The more sides you choose, the more it will resemble a ball.
I'm reaching a point where performance is similar to "Kaufmann House".
The map might get a bit laggy in old computers.
By the way, I'm taking the following paragraph as my guideline:
Will that be a problem?
The map might get a bit laggy in old computers.
By the way, I'm taking the following paragraph as my guideline:
You will be judged on how well you not only establish the theme of the screenshot, but also how well you establish its own unique theme. Creativity and imagination will also be a deciding factor.My map won't be accurate like the datacore>>dm_steamlab conversion. I'm making lots of changes and going for a more urban setting.
Will that be a problem?
I think fog would be useful for this sort of map.
How exactly are you going to make your new type of monsters?
I had this idea once but I've never tried it: An NPC (the gman, for example) has a trigger hurt parented to him, like a force field that always surrounds him. As he slowly walks through the map, the humans around him fall to the ground dead.
How exactly are you going to make your new type of monsters?
I had this idea once but I've never tried it: An NPC (the gman, for example) has a trigger hurt parented to him, like a force field that always surrounds him. As he slowly walks through the map, the humans around him fall to the ground dead.
Do tracktrains need an origin brush or similar?
Maybe the train is pitch black because it is being rendered somewhere outside the map during compile...
Maybe the train is pitch black because it is being rendered somewhere outside the map during compile...
You know your obsessed with HL if you silently giggle when you see a lambda symbol in math or science class.
Any hints on what the map will be about? The brushwork is nice and polished, but not as original or inspiring as Day 14.
I'm guessing the area featured in the screenshot will involve combat and maybe some striders?
I'm guessing the area featured in the screenshot will involve combat and maybe some striders?
I won't start working on the skybox until the rest is finished.
In a competition where no custom content is allowed, standard content can be used differently.
For example. A Combine wall turns effectively into a Combine ceiling:
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2163/tunelso1.jpg
In a competition where no custom content is allowed, standard content can be used differently.
For example. A Combine wall turns effectively into a Combine ceiling:
http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2163/tunelso1.jpg
After two weeks away from home, I need to speed things up
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4964/highspeedcompouh6.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4964/highspeedcompouh6.jpg
Just a teaser and edited screenie. I started yesterday night, but I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow. Hopefully I'll finish it before the deadline, but who knows...
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3577/teaser6yy.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3577/teaser6yy.jpg
Doh!
Seems I forgot to give the door a "stays open" time of -1, and maybe doing the open and closing instructions via a multimanager...
About the doors you didn't get to open, probably all of them were fake.
By the way, I had to do a second sequence of events for the second cat statue puzzle. Since func_pushables can't be moved up over a step, there was a chance you pushed the cat too far and could not active the touch pad. Another trigger made the door break instead of open, and also spawned an extra monster as a "punishment"
Seems I forgot to give the door a "stays open" time of -1, and maybe doing the open and closing instructions via a multimanager...
About the doors you didn't get to open, probably all of them were fake.
By the way, I had to do a second sequence of events for the second cat statue puzzle. Since func_pushables can't be moved up over a step, there was a chance you pushed the cat too far and could not active the touch pad. Another trigger made the door break instead of open, and also spawned an extra monster as a "punishment"
Think of it like the media releases from the mod "Black Mesa". They show the old screenie, then the new one, which while it looks completely different, still maintains the essence of the old shot.
You will be judged on how well you not only establish the theme of the screenshot, but also how well you establish its own unique theme. Creativity and imagination will also be a deciding factorSo, let me get this right. Can I apply my own original theme (keeping the same layout of railway, slopes and scattered builidings) or does it have to be a normal conversion to Source?
I'm uploading it with www.sendspace.com, let's see if it works. Thx
Are you sure it doesnt work by pressing enter in the adress bar?
Edit: no it does not...
I need to host it somewhere else. Anyone volunteers?
Edit: no it does not...
I need to host it somewhere else. Anyone volunteers?
Ok, I'm done with this Egyptian theme. It kind of got tiresome after so many days.
http://twhl.co.za/mapvault_map.php?id=4018
Next objective: Source competition!!
http://twhl.co.za/mapvault_map.php?id=4018
Next objective: Source competition!!
I'm planning on releasing my Star Trek WAD file. I had already talked to The Hunter about it. Would it be useful to you?
The Enterprise-A has a different color scheme though...
The Enterprise-A has a different color scheme though...
You are not running software mode, are you?
Can you post the picture of the lava?
Does it look OK in Wally?
Does the texture name start with "scroll"? (you need that for the conveyor)
I don't think you can mix scroll properties with liquid properties.
Does it look OK in Wally?
Does the texture name start with "scroll"? (you need that for the conveyor)
I don't think you can mix scroll properties with liquid properties.
"It's not feasible to bring a level out every other week," he said.
doh!According to Tommy's database, your map file (either the rmf, map, or bsp) is corrupted: http://www.slackiller.com/tommy14/errors.htm#flicker
It depends on the scale of the grid. The units are shown in the bottom status bar.
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/761/hammer9sf.jpg
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/761/hammer9sf.jpg
Kaufmann House lags, Carceri lags, Serene lags...
Those are the only gigantic maps where I have used visgroups a lot. And as I said, they are all Source maps
Those are the only gigantic maps where I have used visgroups a lot. And as I said, they are all Source maps
I also select brushes in the 3D view because "what you click is what you get"
As for the 3D window acting erratic, I haven't see anything like that in +5 years of mapping!
I'm still unsure of the next theme I will use in the Star Trek mod:
-Making a Starbase would be almost the same as the ship itself.
-Making a temple is risky since I've been doing one for a long time...
-Making an alien city could be an idea, but I don't want it to look like Xen.
As for the 3D window acting erratic, I haven't see anything like that in +5 years of mapping!
I'm still unsure of the next theme I will use in the Star Trek mod:
-Making a Starbase would be almost the same as the ship itself.
-Making a temple is risky since I've been doing one for a long time...
-Making an alien city could be an idea, but I don't want it to look like Xen.
It won't take me more than a few days to finish the map(s). I don't like using visgroups in HL1, and things are getting messy.
My inspiration for this egyptian map is running out, so it's a good thing it's almost finished!
If I have time this week, I'll work on the Source competition. I hope my two week vacation away from home (starting next Sunday) won't prevent me from participating.
My inspiration for this egyptian map is running out, so it's a good thing it's almost finished!
If I have time this week, I'll work on the Source competition. I hope my two week vacation away from home (starting next Sunday) won't prevent me from participating.
It looks perfect.
Maybe I should give a try at modelling too...
Maybe I should give a try at modelling too...
Since there is no base map, I understand the dimensions are not as important as the idea and feel of the map.
In other words, I don't need to decompile the blue-shift map, do I?
As long as it looks like the screenshot, it should be ok.
Why do I answer my own questions? ... I guess will never know
In other words, I don't need to decompile the blue-shift map, do I?
As long as it looks like the screenshot, it should be ok.
Why do I answer my own questions? ... I guess will never know
The outside looks great. To spice up the interiors, don't forget to check out the drawings in these pages >> http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/gallery.htm
It looks more like Venice now, good job.
cs_militia has a few of those you can use.
@Vox: 32 units per floor means that the distance between floors and ceilings is 32, instead of the usual walls that are 128 units high. In other words, the map should be 4 times smaller than a real size version.
You mean how long will it take to play it?
Or how long will it take me to finish the mapping?
Or how long will it take me to finish the mapping?
I hope the use of HDR won't be a deciding factor in the judging since my card doesn't support it.
Is there a particular effect you can't do with HL2?
The input/output trigger system, entity parenting, physics etc. should be enough...
The input/output trigger system, entity parenting, physics etc. should be enough...
Please tell me what you think:
Here's my solution to a big problem. Do light torches burn underwater?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIxCy3vmdTo
I still have to tweak some things, such as making toggeable texture lights instead of ugly point lights.
Here's my solution to a big problem. Do light torches burn underwater?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIxCy3vmdTo
I still have to tweak some things, such as making toggeable texture lights instead of ugly point lights.
A cone with a scroll-textured would be the easiest way, although not the best looking.
The screenshot looks amazing. I can clearly see why It would affect performance greatly.
Yeah, but Loast Coast and DoD materials can also be moved around but are not valid in this competition.
My computer has 512 MB of system memory and I don't have problems. Have you checked if any software is running in the background?
Hammer crashes sometimes if you do strange things. To make a dome without modelling, check this thread http://twhl.co.za/forums.php?action=viewthread&str=domes&type=1&pg=1&id=9149
As for ways to make Hammer run faster, remember you can adjust the back clipping plane and model render distance in Options >> 3D views
Hammer crashes sometimes if you do strange things. To make a dome without modelling, check this thread http://twhl.co.za/forums.php?action=viewthread&str=domes&type=1&pg=1&id=9149
As for ways to make Hammer run faster, remember you can adjust the back clipping plane and model render distance in Options >> 3D views
In this case, I think there more than enough default models available to recreate a scene like this. HL2 has an important set of trainstation props and such.