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why dont you just use a rope

Set the delay before reset button for the time it takes for the elevator to continue moving.

Which is why I'm sticking it out as a mechanical engineer.
After the first 2 semesters were over and done with, iIm really starting to enjoy the curriculum

got it working. i uninstalled the sdk,..
verified the intergrity of all my games, then when i refreshed content, it worked.

but func_tanks are stationary.
dont you want the object to follow the player?

I think it's cleared up in the intro tram ride in HL1 that gordon is single

I definitly thought i posted a possible solution to this, but it must've encountered an error.

It might be possible, but with a huge amount of entities.

what you will need is a func_train
trigger multiples
trigger changetargets
multi_managers
path_corner
and loads of patience.
Try this out:

Make a big room with a func_train
place 12 or so trigger multiples in the room (64 unit cubes)
inside each trigger multiple place a trigger changetarget and a path_corner
(im not sure how trigger changetargets work, so this is just a hypothesis on my part)

have the trigger_multiple change the target of the func_train to the path_corner nearest you VIA a trigger change target

If you didnt get that.

Basically, if you walk to one corner of the room, the func_train will go to the path corner nearest you, and if you move, the trigger_changetarget will select the closest path_corner to you based on which trigger _multiple you select.

The ONLY problem i can see with this, is making the train not solid, and having it travel through walls around corners.

Try it out

I'm just throwing it out there =]
i would apply but i dont meet the criteria so i'm not going to bother.

No i meant like.. Beefy computer.
And when time comes to do that, i wish to build my own but does anyone have an answer to my question?

and while im on that note... how hard is it to build your own PC? i'm talking from scratch. (case, motherboard, HDD, soundcard, graphics card, dvd-rw drive, fans etc etc)

I'll jump on IRC when i have time later today if i remember.
i really would like a 'face to face' (or just about as close as one can get) conversation about this, because it's a big investment and you guys are really knowledgeable

i didnt want a dx-10 card. i just needed something to hold me over until i get a new pc.

i'm gonna stack the new one too.

Anyone ever consider it?
If i had more experience, I certainly would send them a Resume`

http://www.valvesoftware.com/jobs.html

Yep. Think... goldeneye.
The snow level where you get dual Klobbs

Yessir they do.
And RAM for that matter.
Now that i think about it, i did get gipped a bit
but all in all

i dont care..

in the future ill definitly utilize the interwebs for my new PC

and while im on that note... how hard is it to build your own PC? i'm talking from scratch. (case, motherboard, HDD, soundcard, graphics card, dvd-rw drive, fans etc etc)

thats both for like. $205
gig of ram and the card.

And to be honest.
I dont really care if i spend the extra $30 or whathaveyou
i needed a videocard and i needed it now. so i got one.

to answer your questions, staples.

I'll bear with my specs for another 3 years.

As an update, i got and installed a card.

Geforce 6200

and another gig of ram.

cost me Just over $200 total, and i'm getting up to 180 fps (60-70 average) in half life2

So.. yeah
any objections? lol

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lol
leave twhl plz

How long do you wait? Because some complex maps take a while for vis and rad to run. Compiling maps is quite a burden to put onto a computer.

Yeah. I got a behringer myself got it for a steal (120w for under $200). Which is why i recommend going to a pawn shop to see the selection.

Tosse and i obviously have differing opinions, so it's up to you to develop a conclusion between our recommendations

Yeah tosse, you have a point about some of the squires being bad. I've played 4 of them and every single one has had a problem.

Im sure there are those that are good, but that's what i base my opinion off of.

But all in all, tosse's right. Just get one that feels good

Oh there's dozens of them. But the main thing you want to do is just get comfortable holding it.

Yeah, i was gonna say 64 units myself.
I know for a fact that's the Counter-Strike source point-of-view height.

But the tutorial says what it says, and if it doesn't work, experiment and fix it.

Any other questions you have are here: http://twhl.co.za/tutorial.php?id=40

BUT

To fully answer your question;

Eye Level:
Looking directly ahead, a brush will appear to be at eye level if it is about 45 units off the floor.

EDIT-

sorry, didnt comprehend that you didnt want a stationary object til i posted

so any update on the project? like a video preview maybe?

it also could help if you utilize the search bar before posting a new topic.

strats are crap. tele if anything
schecters are cool too

touche, salesman

It IS half life.... I mean.. clean isn't exactly in valve's dictionary.
but we're not valve, so just 2 cents lol

allrighty.

maybe.. a func_tank tied to a func_tracktrain with spirit?

just my guess, i never used spirit so i dont know the limitations

hmmm

so what do you guys think... should i just get a gig (or 2) of ram and stick it out for a few more years.. or go for a minor upgrade?

Well some people might not catch the tone trying to be expressed. Like myself. Reading comprehension i'snt exactly my forte. Which is why i'm an engineer, not a liberal arts major.

the only movie that gave me some form of nightmare was mars attacks.
and i was like.. 7 at the time

Can't tell right now about the APG or PCIe, I'm just about to leave my house and do some homework with my girl, for serious. But knowing which slots are open is probably a handy bit of knowledge to have.

How can i tell if i have DDR or DDR2 ram?
i have one 512 chip in there for sure, and i think I'm just going to get a 1 gig chip, not even bother about getting a second.

And... another 2 questions before i head out.

1) Are Bios updates REALLY necessary? Like what do they do?
2) Where can i get them / tell what to download.

thanks for the research Dave7598706(932932), i really do appreciate the help, but in my current situation, i just think that's a bit overkill.

the cost of the 8800 GTS is roughly the maximum i'm willing to pay for all 3 of the items i need; Card, Ram, Power Supply. (roughly $360)

Thanks for the recommendation though.

All i need is a decent card to get me through the rest of the DX9 games that will be coming out within the next 3 or so years.

Until DX10 is really prevalent in upcoming games, I'll be saving up for a state-of the art (best case scenario) custom built PC.

That's my point exactly.
Read through what you say a few times before you hit post.
What sounds good to you might not sound good to others. Typed words can't express tone.

yeah my best advice to you, is to learn tabs (check) find tabs for one of your favorite songs, and just play play play play play....

u usually put in about 2-3 hours a day just jamming and playing random shit.

Well like i said before, most guitars are going to give you a nice clean tone. Those are passive humbuckers (no battery) so you're going to get a clean tone if you don't put any distortion on.
And you said you wanted to play some children of bodom right? haha

True the reviews are mixed, i noticed that myself, but i was just throwing out another option.

Yep!
Oh, and i just found this beast.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_ibanez_ijx121_metal_guitar_jumpstart_package?full_sku=518877%2e232

Headphones are great for playing! U use them all the time at night or early morning, usually when i have a dire urge to play but i don't want to disturb anybody.

And there's other times where i want to feel the bass throughout my entire body as i just jam out for an hour or 2.

That pack should treat you nicely. But again, it has the same setup as a fender strat. Notice the 3 pickups, and the slanted one in the middle. Ibanez pickups are better than fenders anyway so i'd check that out. But again, dont be afraid to give a few a playtest.

Personally, i want my amp loud enough so that the sound from the amp drowns out the scraping of the pic against the strings. Which isnt too loud if you stand about 8 feet from it.

I read the reviews on the dean, and it comes with humbuckers, which i imagine are double coil so they're gonna give you a nice crunch, put not too much power.
Single coil 'humbuckers' have more power, but buzz a lot.

If you're going acoustic, i'd recommend getting an electric acoustic with a built-in tuner, mixer, and output jack so you can really get any sound you'd like from it. Just plug into a clean channel on and amp and you're set!

BUT don't make a decision based purely on internet research. Head down to your nearest pawnshop or guitar dealer, and just sit down and play some things.... Get a guitar that feels right to you.

Well I know Mark Knopfler from dire straits has a modded fender strat. I know because iIm a HUGE fan of sultans of swing, and i play that song every day.
I'm not a huge fan of strats. They're good for clean tones, but unless you really upgrade them, and get a better nut, they're crap for distortion.

Most guitars have a solid clean tone. So if you're looking to play heavy stuff, i'd say go for an ibanez.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_ibanez_grx20_electric_guitar?full_sku=519417%2e085

Ibanez Grx20 Beautiful beginner guitar.My friend has this model and i love playing it when i'm over his house.

Yeah. 10-12W amps are good. But if you wanna blow someone's eardrums out you're gonna want anything from 100W + (i have a 120W and its fuckin loud at 30% master volume)

Definitely for a beginner tho, 12w will be perfect, because if you stick with and and enjoy playing enough, there's always room for upgrades!

hehe
this is my forte
Ok what you probably want to do is get a list of some of the types of music you want to play.

If you're into metal, you're gonna want a Jackson, or an Ibanez. If you're into alternative rock, you're gonna want like a Gibson les paul, a Schecter, Kramer..

Just DON'T GET A FENDER SQUIRE

Everyone has one and they blow. Hard.
I can't stress that enough.

So like.. listen to your favorite artists, and do some research into what types of guitars they play.

For your price range, you're not going to match their tone exactly, but you can come close.

Your tone is 50% how you play, and 50% Guitar + Amp + effects.

Guitar Pro is that program that plays the note on the string as it goes in time.
There's a free demo but there are some ways of getting the whole program which im not going to discuss or mention.....

Tableture, or tabs are what you're going to be mainly using to learn. Basically, it gives you 6 lines, one representing each one of the strings. If you're in standard tuning it goes, from top(thinnest) to bottom(thickest);
e
b
g
d
a
E

Some musicians (such as myself and many others) play what's called drop-d tuning which takes the lowest "E" string and drops it one octave (eight notes) below the regular d string. and your string setup will look like this:
e
b
g
d
a
D

As for tuners, you're gonna want a Chromatic tuner. one that has a digital needle and has an accuracy of one cent. (they go for about $20 USD i don't know about your currency)

But.... just get guitar pro and its simple to learn.
The numbers represent frets on each string and there are usually dots on most guitars to tell which fret is which.

there will be a single dot at: 3, 5, 7 and 9. Double dot on 12, Single on 15, 17, 19, and so on.. some also have a double dot at the 21'st fret but many don't.

As for amps (i know I'm jumping around a lot) I'd recommend a small 20w amp to start with. Nothing to fancy, and don't get a Marshall. They're crap for what you pay. I'd say get a Peavey if you can. Nice and simple. Something with an overdrive (if that's what you're looking for)
You want good control over your tone as well. look for amps with these knobs: low(bass), middle, high(treble), overdrive, gain, master volume.

Hope that helps!

jesus christ srry. does everything you say have to spite me?

for crying out loud im saying it looks REALLY cool

omg.... that's amazing
we will SERIOUSLY consider this in our selection!

yes and yes. it happened 3 times. the sdk said it shouldn't happen.

Went to map for hl2 today. I have to manually configure hammer.
This is why i wanted to map for hl2; so i didn't have to set it up damn-it!
http://www.valve-erc.com/srcsdk/Hammer/html/Manually_Config_Hammer.html

horray for betaNOT

Yeah. I was debating getting a Dx10 card. But the thing is, new technology takes a few years to integrate. Basically, yeah vista came out, along with Dx10, but many games are also going to support Dx9 for a while along with Dx10, because who wants to upgrade their system just to play one game?
Plus i've been reading so many reviews that have been saying that DX10 support isn't going to be fully available until somewhere around 2010! By that time i hope to have my own custom built computer.

I NEED to upgrade this computer. 3 years stock is far too long.

Ok ZL, thanks for the input. I'll go check out some DX10 cards, but i have another question.

Am i going to need another power supply for my new card?

Usually the maximum amount of entities is 800 i believe. Try making all your texture lights world brushes instead of entities.