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I've done it, just Andy's sorting out formatting and stuff so it can go on the site. Should be up in the next few days (I hope) - but it's been a bit quiet from Andy for the last week, maybe his PC/net's screwed. I'll e-mail you it if you particularly want, just the base stuff.
When's Seventh-Monkey's rain tutorial going to be posted? I'm currently in France and missed the shoutbox response if there was one (I've had very little access to a computer, I have to rely on internet caf?s. I posted this here so I'm able to read the reply).
Maybe it's just too big? Dunno how that's measured 
i agree with armadillo, this place is great. hail to the king (baby)
HELP! I want to make a NPC walk through a series of scripted sequences (down a hall, round a corner, down another hall) but when he reaches one scripted sequence he stops for a second, then carrys on.
I want it to be fluent, move through one, to another.
I'm using trigger_once to activate the next scripted sequence
I'm trying to use it for a cutscene
I want it to be fluent, move through one, to another.
I'm using trigger_once to activate the next scripted sequence
I'm trying to use it for a cutscene
hvx2:
You can only really use sounds from the original Half-Life for stuff like this. I made one - I can e-mail you it if you want...?
You can only really use sounds from the original Half-Life for stuff like this. I made one - I can e-mail you it if you want...?
I am wondering if you downloaded the .rmf that I made to answer your security cameras post awhile ago? It would have saved you some time finding the trigger once solution you mentioned here. You can't make the trigger once swivel with the camera. But if you use the func_tank method from the map I provided, the alarm gets triggered when the camera 'sees' the player. It sounds like that is what you are trying to do. Look at camera 2 in the 'security cameras' map in problem maps.
Thanks
Prefabs would be cool, but there are at least two enormous prefab sites out there already. No chance of catching up
Prefabs would be cool, but there are at least two enormous prefab sites out there already. No chance of catching up
I just wanted to say what a good site this is. It is tha best hammer site on tha net by far and the only 1 i found which has holds regular competitions. well done- who eva created it.
(Im not just trying to flatter you so i win the competition. although it probly sounds like it. lol)
ps. u could add a prefab library
(Im not just trying to flatter you so i win the competition. although it probly sounds like it. lol)
ps. u could add a prefab library
http://www.planethalflife.com/blueshift/files/
Follow the Mapping and editing links. Appears the .zip contains sdk, fdg, maps, etc... Just strip what you need from the zip.
Follow the Mapping and editing links. Appears the .zip contains sdk, fdg, maps, etc... Just strip what you need from the zip.
I've finally figured out how to make cameras trigger alarms (Use an invisible trigger_once). But how do I make the trigger_once swivel with the camera (func_pendulum)? Also, how do I create a fuzzy effect when you use a trigger_camera to view stuff in a different area (I've got a security room like the one in Blue Shift, and the cameras work fine but the view isn't fuzzy). Speaking of Blue Shift, I'm still looking for an FGD file for it. Where can I get one? They don't have any on valve-erc.
Yeah, I did mean actually-tiling textures, just I wasn't sure whether they were working
If you are talking about the textures that begin with the
'-' sign, you need to place only the -0 texture and it will tile the rest of the numbered textures of the same name. If you use anything other than -0, it will just act like a single normal texture and not tile.
'-' sign, you need to place only the -0 texture and it will tile the rest of the numbered textures of the same name. If you use anything other than -0, it will just act like a single normal texture and not tile.
Well, on RAD, I've been recommended to use (for high quality, slow speed) -bounce 10 -sparse -extra
Bounce: Number of times light 'reflects' onto other surfaces
Sparse and Extra, although seeming contradictory, apparently aren't
dances
w00t for t3h Apache
Bounce: Number of times light 'reflects' onto other surfaces
Sparse and Extra, although seeming contradictory, apparently aren't
dances
w00t for t3h Apache
It doesn't show up in my Hammer - just tiles the one texture, not sure if it works in-game...
do random tiling texture groups actually randomly tile, if so how do i make them?
Thanks
Thanks
Hint brushes, maybe? Not sure, sorry.
How exactly can you make sure you make a wall that will properly vis block an entity model?
A func_wall will not work right? (for like 1 way glass)
Also, I put a flag behind a solid brush (not a func_wall or tied to any entity) and when i look at wall where flag is, my epoly count goes up. How do i prevent this?
A func_wall will not work right? (for like 1 way glass)
Also, I put a flag behind a solid brush (not a func_wall or tied to any entity) and when i look at wall where flag is, my epoly count goes up. How do i prevent this?
You are Ok on the skeleton because it doesn't have any animations. A cycler will go thru the animation list of whichever model it is showing. For instance, put the scientist.mdl in a cycler and watch what happens each time you shoot him. If you want to prevent your skeleton from bleeding when he gets shot, use the monster_furniture entity instead.
Well, running in dev (after compiling), when I shoot the skeleton, I do see something about animation - doesn't do anything though - except it sprays xen blood (a human skele)
I had this problem once with Opposing Force. I unpacked the models from all the paks and still had low-res graphics. After you've found the actions you need for the specific model, delete all of the models with the exception of the player folder. This should bring you back to hi-res graphics. For sound, do the same. For sprites, also do the same.
I AM SURE I HAVE UN PACKED BOTH PAKS BUT STILL EVERY THING IN
HALF LIFE IS IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTENT AND I CAN NOT FIX IT PLEASE HELP.
HALF LIFE IS IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTENT AND I CAN NOT FIX IT PLEASE HELP.
I think you are talking about a cut-scene. You need to use the trigger_camera entity and some scripted sequences for that. A good site for camera techniques is http://www.planethalflife.com/todesangst/tod1_camera.htm
I think you can get undesirable results using the cycler. I could be wrong, but I thought the cycler was only used for development. Shoot the entity created by the cycler to see what I mean; it will cause the model to cycle through its animations. But if it is working fine for what you are trying to achieve, then it's probably OK.
Hello
It's my first English post (I'm French), excuse my bad English.
I'd like put a video or a demo in a half-life map, mod or TC. I read lots of tutorials about mapping and how to create *.avi video and demo but they don't explain how to put one in a map, which sprite must we use and so on.
If you want more details, you can send me an email on hxv2@hotmail.com
Think you,
HXV2
It's my first English post (I'm French), excuse my bad English.
I'd like put a video or a demo in a half-life map, mod or TC. I read lots of tutorials about mapping and how to create *.avi video and demo but they don't explain how to put one in a map, which sprite must we use and so on.
If you want more details, you can send me an email on hxv2@hotmail.com
Think you,
HXV2
lol - I hope that was atom
I use 'cycler' with Hammer b3.5 - is this wrong?
You are right, use the monster_generic entity and place the model path and name in the 'model' attribute. For instance, the skeleton model name would be written like this:
models/skeleton.mdl
models/skeleton.mdl
Strangely enough, you can place them in with a cycler_weapon. But I am sure there are better ways. You could try monster_furniture.
[Ummm or monster_generic]
[Ummm or monster_generic]
I am wanting to use a .mdl in my map however I cannot find out how to import them into the map. I am assuming it is done via entity? Any help would be appreciated.
yes. A good idea, and I've never got round to it myself... check your e-mail
lol. I actually started out with phpBB, but felt it was too bulky for the site. But in those days you could count the members on one hand.
I know, this forum system is out of its depth with the increasing rate of posting, so we may well switch over to a proper forum system soon.
I actually started out with phpBB, but felt it was too bulky for the site. But in those days you could count the members on one hand. I know, this forum system is out of its depth with the increasing rate of posting, so we may well switch over to a proper forum system soon.
good point yeah, not sure why i haven't done it already... will do.
yeah, not sure why i haven't done it already... will do.
Congratulations! good work Andy, Atom and the other tutorials writer.
There seem to be a lot of double entries in the Vault, sticky Keyboard? or itchy fingers... either way, any chance the member can edit/delete a double post?
Oh yeah, I got the e-mail about taking Seventh-Monkey out the back and stringing him up... but don't you think that is a bit excessive?
Oh yeah, I got the e-mail about taking Seventh-Monkey out the back and stringing him up... but don't you think that is a bit excessive?
Interesting, no link section to this site as of yet. It may be useful to new mappers if there was a link area, especially to mapping tools and utilities.
So atom, I would bet that you are finding that building and maintaining an Internet community is a never ending time consumer. I hope you still enjoy the time spent. If you want, I can throw together a link section.
So atom, I would bet that you are finding that building and maintaining an Internet community is a never ending time consumer. I hope you still enjoy the time spent. If you want, I can throw together a link section.
Please don't hit me for this, atom ;), but I was wondering whether there was any chance of getting phpBB forums... I mean, they've had a team programming forums for years, and you could organise bits better (I've got one myself )
)atom, you may want to allow members to delete their map entries in the map vault. Especially problem maps. No since keeping them after the troubles are repaired.
Download my entry for the Scripted Competition... There is a sitting Barney in it. But it wasn't my Idea.. The tutorial on the original sitting Barney from HL was posted years ago on 'the spawning tank' and some of the dimensions are not quite right. It works but needs work.
As for the Bomb, why don't you build a small test map and see if it works... if it does you can let us know.
As for the Bomb, why don't you build a small test map and see if it works... if it does you can let us know.
I think the sitting Barney's probably a model, not a monster (I may be wrong, there might be an 'animation' thing for monster_barneys, I can't remember, and I only map for the Specialists now).
*me pokes people 
How do I make barney sit down, like at the beginning of anomalous materials? Also, I have a question about creating defusable bombs in HL single player (I don't map for CS): Would this entity setup work?: You enter a room and walk over a tripwire laser (trigger_once, env_beam to make the laser visible). This triggers a bomb in 2 minutes (env_explosion and a brush which resembles an explosive device). You leave the room and find the bomb in 1 minute. You press the button attached to it and the button activates a trigger_relay which killtargets the env_explosion, and therefore defuses the bomb.
Andy, it's easy to make a human walk up stairs, I did it on my first go! I once created a map with a scientist on his way to work, and part of his route was up some stairs. Just place a path_corner at the bottom and top of the stairs. Just don't change the new path_corners' angles, or everything is likely to go horribly wrong...
Heaps of stuff in the forum about scripting.
Have a look at the problem map section for: ManfallTlax.
There is a really good series of scripted sequences, some camera work and a moving APC.
Just on the path_corner and monster questions, something I found this morning [that I had forgotten about] was that if you give your Barney, Grunt or Scientist a name, then they wont follow path_corners! Monsters spawned by a monstermaker wont follow path_corners either. And if you want you monster to walk up a flight of stairs... be ready to tear your hair out. It can be done, but some serious patience is required. Better off building a ramp, but make sure it is nice and long.
Have a look at the problem map section for: ManfallTlax.
There is a really good series of scripted sequences, some camera work and a moving APC.
Just on the path_corner and monster questions, something I found this morning [that I had forgotten about] was that if you give your Barney, Grunt or Scientist a name, then they wont follow path_corners! Monsters spawned by a monstermaker wont follow path_corners either. And if you want you monster to walk up a flight of stairs... be ready to tear your hair out. It can be done, but some serious patience is required. Better off building a ramp, but make sure it is nice and long.
Try renaming the .rmf race_track before you compile it as Anonymous suggested.
Due to the fact that I haven't got around to finding anyone who will do a decent Script tutorial, I believe the next best thing is to tell you where you can find some...
Collective, thanks to Chris 'autolycus' Bokitch:
http://collective.valve-erc.com/index.php?doc=1047433496-46754900
And 69th, by Vlad:
http://www.vlatitude.com/tutorials.php?tutID=10
Both of these tutorials discuss what you want to acheive.
Collective, thanks to Chris 'autolycus' Bokitch:
http://collective.valve-erc.com/index.php?doc=1047433496-46754900
And 69th, by Vlad:
http://www.vlatitude.com/tutorials.php?tutID=10
Both of these tutorials discuss what you want to acheive.
Good idea... I am working on a tutorial by pepper at the moment, but if I get a chance I will slap together a really basic lighting tutorial... Stay tuned.
Me again...
How do I create retinal scanners which scientists and barneys have clearance for, but I don't. And how do I make them refuse to open it until I do something, EG: locate HEV suit. Also, I created one which a scientist uses when he sees me, but the scanner didn't actually activate until he'd removed his eyes from the scanner. How do I make it activate while his eyes are in it?
How do I create retinal scanners which scientists and barneys have clearance for, but I don't. And how do I make them refuse to open it until I do something, EG: locate HEV suit. Also, I created one which a scientist uses when he sees me, but the scanner didn't actually activate until he'd removed his eyes from the scanner. How do I make it activate while his eyes are in it?
i made a race track for cs in problem maps section http://cariad.co.za/twhl/mapvault_map.php?id=63 if somone can just go there and fix it so its playable for CS and then send it to Kazper_Nos@hotmail.com it would be great!
The problem was I take so long time to write on english for me so your reply get in before my.
I use my lexicon so I can spell, and what takes time.
Whats life.
[It is no problem Tlax... it is always good to have another opinion on things, and another link. I managed to get my latest copy out of telefragged :-)]
I use my lexicon so I can spell, and what takes time.
Whats life.
[It is no problem Tlax... it is always good to have another opinion on things, and another link. I managed to get my latest copy out of telefragged :-)]