Read closely...
"Absolutely NO CUSTOM CONTENT! I have set this rule in order to give those who cannot create custom content more of a chance. This also includes the use of Lost Coast, Day of Defeat: Source, Half-Life 2: Episode 1 or any other Source content that isn't specifically avaliable within the Half-Life 2 and CS:S configurations."
Competition 21
Created 18 years ago2006-07-05 17:43:12 UTC by
Seventh-Monkey
Created 18 years ago2006-07-05 17:43:12 UTC by
Seventh-Monkey
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 18:28:28 UTC
Post #188981
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 18:32:43 UTC
Post #188983
that doesnt really answer the question..
me and habboi want to use CSS textures, but HL2 entities. Are we allowed to take CSS materials, and plop them in the HL2 materials folder to use? Or does that count as custom content even though the materials themselves meet the requirements...
me and habboi want to use CSS textures, but HL2 entities. Are we allowed to take CSS materials, and plop them in the HL2 materials folder to use? Or does that count as custom content even though the materials themselves meet the requirements...
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 18:36:27 UTC
Post #188984
Good idea, but when you put your snap-to-grid to 1 unit, you can do some pretty detailed stuff, but nothing near as close to the quality of a model.That was my idea: you stick to the 1 unit grid and essentially make the object at a larger scale, then make it an entity and set it's scale, so the compile tools scale it down.
But it has little to do with this competition so I'll leave this thread now. Good luck to you all.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 20:27:58 UTC
Post #188995
me and habboi want to use CSS textures, but HL2 entities. Are we allowed to take CSS materials, and plop them in the HL2 materials folder to use? Or does that count as custom content even though the materials themselves meet the requirements...Its not custom content if you don't make it, anyone can move files around.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 20:32:55 UTC
Post #188996
Yeah, but Loast Coast and DoD materials can also be moved around but are not valid in this competition.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 20:47:33 UTC
Post #188998
But CS:S materials are allowed.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 21:05:27 UTC
Post #189000
bah. holy crap. I didn't even notice that the new one was posted at the top until just now, silly me.
It looks like funs, but i can't map source to join it.
And sorry for posting senseless crap in that last post.
Good Luck!
It looks like funs, but i can't map source to join it.
And sorry for posting senseless crap in that last post.
Good Luck!
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-06 21:06:55 UTC
Post #189001
yes you can use CS:S textures.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-07 02:37:35 UTC
Post #189037
From the MiniCompos thread:
Okay, so can I begin? Because the source compo seems like alot of work.Jimmi, you contradict yourself quite a bit. :
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-07 04:00:50 UTC
Post #189047
IMPORTANT! Basically, you're free to add parts, change parts, so long as it still retains a hint of a resembelence to the original screenshot. For example, you could go ahead and give it a Dust theme: just retain the basic shape of the buildings and go nuts with the textures.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-07 10:28:44 UTC
Post #189103
Well that's made me a happy puppy...
Onwards men!
Onwards men!
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-07 19:21:59 UTC
Post #189214
I'm hoping to get a fair turnout for this compo, so don't disappoint me!
Imo, this compo doesn't seem too hard. You have a pretty strong base to work of (something that the lack of makes mapping difficult for a lot of people, myself included) and you're basically free to go nuts. Get mappin' peeps!
Imo, this compo doesn't seem too hard. You have a pretty strong base to work of (something that the lack of makes mapping difficult for a lot of people, myself included) and you're basically free to go nuts. Get mappin' peeps!
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 01:21:51 UTC
Post #189246
I need to get working on mine again 
Guess theres practically a month left
Guess theres practically a month left
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 02:16:18 UTC
Post #189252
It's a great compo...having fun creating my entry... I may even submit two 
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 02:58:57 UTC
Post #189255
i've got at least another one idea in my head atm.
also, my WIP page is here:
http://penguinboy77.googlepages.com/compo21
oh, and for people who want them, reference pics of hte same map from different angles:
http://penguinboy77.googlepages.com/lolpics
also, my WIP page is here:
http://penguinboy77.googlepages.com/compo21
oh, and for people who want them, reference pics of hte same map from different angles:
http://penguinboy77.googlepages.com/lolpics
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 06:06:17 UTC
Post #189287
lol, that's pretty shitty penguinboy. i like ur originality LOL!!!1
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3580/compomap00006rr.jpg
omai u say. omai indeed.
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3580/compomap00006rr.jpg
omai u say. omai indeed.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 06:40:41 UTC
Post #189291
I hope the use of HDR won't be a deciding factor in the judging since my card doesn't support it.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 07:00:22 UTC
Post #189293
You can still compile with HDR...you just won't be able to see the results. 
HDR isn't nessecary for this compo and won't be factored into the results.
HDR isn't nessecary for this compo and won't be factored into the results.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 07:39:07 UTC
Post #189295
Trapt: Very nice, you got some sweet lighting.
Penguin: You got the structure right but the texturing and lighting needs work. Also thanks for those pictures!
As for me...I'm a little annoyed at my 3D skybox so I started building the map in steps...
1. 3D Skybox.
2. All the buildings so I can use them later as a sort of prefab collection.
3. Build environment
4. Compare together with 1, 2 and 3 and bingo.
Penguin: You got the structure right but the texturing and lighting needs work. Also thanks for those pictures!
As for me...I'm a little annoyed at my 3D skybox so I started building the map in steps...
1. 3D Skybox.
2. All the buildings so I can use them later as a sort of prefab collection.
3. Build environment
4. Compare together with 1, 2 and 3 and bingo.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 14:51:49 UTC
Post #189333
It would be nice to have trees filled with leaves.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-08 15:00:04 UTC
Post #189334
cs_militia has a few of those you can use.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 02:28:29 UTC
Post #189385
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 04:26:45 UTC
Post #189391
So i can use CS:S content in HL2?
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 04:46:20 UTC
Post #189393
No, you can use HL2 content in CS:S.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 04:57:54 UTC
Post #189395
pepper: Yes, you can, you'll just have to extract the textures.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 04:59:40 UTC
Post #189396
Righto, will do!
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 07:37:44 UTC
Post #189398
Nice shots, Trapt. I like the light details, good contrast.
You should put some light bulbs under the roof too, as that's a natural place for lights. You'd loose the interesting bench shadows, but you could retain that effect by 'breaking' one or two of the lights at the end of the roof. Hmm.
I'm not so sure of those red lights at the tracks either. They catch too much attention for my taste, attention that is better given to the buildings you still have to add on the other side of the tracks.
The background building is cool, I like the cold light beam over there. Good athmosphere building.
You should put some light bulbs under the roof too, as that's a natural place for lights. You'd loose the interesting bench shadows, but you could retain that effect by 'breaking' one or two of the lights at the end of the roof. Hmm.
I'm not so sure of those red lights at the tracks either. They catch too much attention for my taste, attention that is better given to the buildings you still have to add on the other side of the tracks.
The background building is cool, I like the cold light beam over there. Good athmosphere building.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 07:54:47 UTC
Post #189400
If you look closely at the pictures, you can see lights under the roof there. They're broken and have sparks (it's much more obvious in game). You can see them in the first picture. One of them is half-working (it strobes), so that's why the last seat is lit up in two of the pics.
I'm not sure what to do with the red lights. I like them there, and they give a nice feel, but they are much too ... bright perhaps? I dunno. Maybe I should lower the brightness a bit, or perhaps light up the track area a little so they don't stick out as much.
I quite like the cold light beam too. Simple light spots can build so much atmosphere, eh?
Thanks for the feedback, Captain, it is greatly appreciated.
I'm not sure what to do with the red lights. I like them there, and they give a nice feel, but they are much too ... bright perhaps? I dunno. Maybe I should lower the brightness a bit, or perhaps light up the track area a little so they don't stick out as much.
I quite like the cold light beam too. Simple light spots can build so much atmosphere, eh?
Thanks for the feedback, Captain, it is greatly appreciated.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 10:17:44 UTC
Post #189410
Could I have some kind of event on mine? Like a train crash?
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 12:20:42 UTC
Post #189420
'Course.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 12:29:14 UTC
Post #189423
Wow, after looking at the screens Trapt put up mine looks pretty crappy. Heh, oh well, I'll post some of mine later.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 12:58:13 UTC
Post #189424
I want to post some of mine too but then I fear it'll give the opponents an upper hand in this game...Do you not agree?
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 17:54:09 UTC
Post #189438
Trapt is one crazy mapping fellar. Good stuff.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-09 23:01:29 UTC
Post #189453
I'm not sure what to do with the red lights. I like them there, and they give a nice feel, but they are much too ... bright perhaps?Too pink, use 255 0 0
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 02:17:42 UTC
Post #189460
I'll give that a try, thx Mr. Rabid.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 07:04:25 UTC
Post #189488
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/9158/compomap00049ps.jpg
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/4387/compomap00051qw.jpg
New building. Terrain is pretty much temporary. I is aware of the backwards sign. I might revert back to the pinkish lights, I think they looked better (opinions?).
Also, why on earth would you not show your screenshots? If anyone steals your idea, it's obvious who had it first, so who really gives a flying fuck? Just my 2 cents on the matter.
Oh, and if anyone tells me to use the edit button, I will e-rip your balls off.
arr.
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/4387/compomap00051qw.jpg
New building. Terrain is pretty much temporary. I is aware of the backwards sign. I might revert back to the pinkish lights, I think they looked better (opinions?).
Also, why on earth would you not show your screenshots? If anyone steals your idea, it's obvious who had it first, so who really gives a flying fuck? Just my 2 cents on the matter.
Oh, and if anyone tells me to use the edit button, I will e-rip your balls off.
arr.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 07:12:18 UTC
Post #189489
you could use the edit button
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 07:13:32 UTC
Post #189490
Look at the time between the posts.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 07:20:52 UTC
Post #189491
new building for teh wtf
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 07:25:26 UTC
Post #189492
http://images.rabid-monkey.com/comp21/
A little bit of work. Already filled in the right of the brick building on the right of the tunnel abit and added some more vertical depth and detail.
A little bit of work. Already filled in the right of the brick building on the right of the tunnel abit and added some more vertical depth and detail.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 07:33:59 UTC
Post #189493
Where is the 'station' supposed to be?
Lookin good so far, though in shot 000001 there seems to be some strange fance to the right, not quite sure what it is therefore.
And what is the rock texture called and is it standard in HL2?
Lookin good so far, though in shot 000001 there seems to be some strange fance to the right, not quite sure what it is therefore.
And what is the rock texture called and is it standard in HL2?
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 07:37:07 UTC
Post #189494
same link as before, i've been updating it every day.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 08:36:48 UTC
Post #189496
I'll post some screenshots then when I have a decent compile...Unless you'd rather see a hammer picture of prefab buildings ready for use in the environment that is yet to be made.
Thanks to Hunter I managed to get the shape of the tram right...He made his from memory so I congratulate him...Thanks to him I was able to make a similar...Maybe not so good shape.
Thanks to Hunter I managed to get the shape of the tram right...He made his from memory so I congratulate him...Thanks to him I was able to make a similar...Maybe not so good shape.
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 08:57:41 UTC
Post #189498
Wow, all of your entities looks so much different from mine..
thinks
thinks
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 09:40:34 UTC
Post #189499
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
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 09:50:15 UTC
Post #189500
Would taking 2 normal HL2 or CSS textures and creating a vmt file to blend them be considered custom content?
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 10:08:40 UTC
Post #189505
yes it is, i already asked Ant - no custom blend textures.
also...I dont think you can decompile blue shift maps....I tried and got errors all over the place...so i had to remake the original from scratch from a bazillion screenshots before fixing it up...
also...I dont think you can decompile blue shift maps....I tried and got errors all over the place...so i had to remake the original from scratch from a bazillion screenshots before fixing it up...
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 13:31:15 UTC
Post #189526
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 13:33:21 UTC
Post #189527
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrvkoZGrgFA
Click above for Madcow naked...Why I am giving the enemy a chance to see my map is beyond me. And no I did not use HDR...
Click above for Madcow naked...Why I am giving the enemy a chance to see my map is beyond me. And no I did not use HDR...
Posted 18 years ago2006-07-10 14:59:26 UTC
Post #189540
Your idea is a little similar to an idea I had Pepper
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