Team Mapping - GB contest #54 - TWHL: Half-Life and Source Mapping Tutorials and Resources

team.twhl

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 05:30:12 UTC Post #323404

Anyone looking for a team to enter GameBanana's Journey to the Center of the Earth, search no further!

I (aka Captain Terror) would be happy to admin this if noone else wants to, but if you are interested in leading the project please speak up!

If anyone is down we should start talking about theme ideas and layouts right away--whether here or in private--, and I can setup a dropbox for everyone to share files.

If you are not currently a dropbox user, please allow me to send you an invite, since it will give us more space to work with (you're awarded 500MB of space per referral).

If not team.twhl, I would encourage anyone to start up you're own teams! Team projects are extremely fun and can be a great way to acquire some new skills

team.twhl

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 05:34:21 UTC Post #323405

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am interested in tearing this bitch up.

Yours truly,
Jessica (Jessie)

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team.twhl

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 06:06:24 UTC Post #323406

Application accepted! Welcome Jessica =)

Should we discuss ideas here or in private somewhere?

Note(s)
I'd recommend everybody use Sledge for this, so we're all on the same page compatibility-wise. if you must use Hammer though, go right ahead

Also we'll be using the latest VHLT for the compile tools. no exceptions on this one!

team.twhl

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 06:22:00 UTC Post #323407

Should we discuss ideas here or in private somewhere?

I reckon somewhere a little more discreet, once we're a few more in numbers.

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team.twhl

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 06:29:42 UTC Post #323408

Kk! feel free to add files/ideas to the dropbox until then(I sent an invite to your profile email if that's still current). I will start brainstorming ideas too and maybe upload some stuff in there by morning

We should probably also start practicing with twister for some smexy GS displacements for cave-type stuff. (I will try to mess with it a little tonight)

team.twhl

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 06:29:55 UTC Post #323409

Did you link a Dropbox or summat?

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team.twhl

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 06:47:13 UTC Post #323410

I invited you using your profile hotmail account. If that's not current PM or list me your email and I'll send you an invite link. If you are not currently a dropbox user, put me down as a referral and we'll get an extra 1 GB of space(not that it should probably be an issue for GS).

team.twhl

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 07:08:08 UTC Post #323411

So you dad. Dankeschön.

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team.twhl

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 07:29:19 UTC Post #323413

Ooh nice, thanks TheEdvinazard!

I think we will be ok space-wise for this one, but I will certainly look into mega.co.nz for future source projects, where we'll really need it

team.twhl

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 14:06:31 UTC Post #323415

Who's account is team TWHL? Is this a branch off Alberto's post?

Let's come up with a team of about 2-4 and start brainstorming.

I may just enter on my own, team mapping can be tough.

zeeba-G3D

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 15:08:47 UTC Post #323417

CapT seems to be running the show, if that's what you mean.

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Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 17:38:33 UTC Post #323421

Ok... is all of TWHL a team? cuz if so I can provide some stuff but if it's a small 2-3 person team, I can't devote too much time.

Otherwise I say we need to start with step 1: a layout.
Not sure what to do about the theme though. Maybe a deep-earth upside-down suspended rock complex of science or something. Suspended over magma or whatever.

This doesn't mean I'm [b]in[/b] just throwing my two-cents in.

RimrookSince 2003

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 18:07:37 UTC Post #323423

Check out darkphoenix_68's maps. Guy's a beast at huge interior earth environments.

Rimrook, that would be great if you contribute. Anyone that's going to be involved say so, so that we have an idea.

zeeba-G3D

Alberto309

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-20 19:27:01 UTC Post #323428

No Zeeba, I'm not using team.twhl's account. CapT is probably using it. I can say that because I recognize his maniacal text formatting and his "=)" emoticons haha.

Tho, I also recommend Mediafire, as it gives 51 GB of free space for any account (invited or not).

Also, take a look at the latest Stojke's map, he's made a really good job on it and could be of great help for the contest.

Alberto309weapon_spaghetti

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-21 01:48:11 UTC Post #323429

Zeeba, Rimrook, etc
Let me know if you decide to join Jessica and I, and we'll send you an invite to the dropbox folder

The way Team.Twhl has worked in the past is you devote what time you can; I'm sure whatever time you'd be able to contribute in the time we have would be fine.

And yeah it's hard to notice the "I" in the first post--before PB edited it--is a hyperlink that points to my profile. If I had rights to edit the first post, would have modified yesterday to make it more clear

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-21 02:21:07 UTC Post #323431

mechumchal@yahoo.com

zeeba-G3D

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-21 02:50:07 UTC Post #323432

Invite sent! Welcome Zeeba-G =)

Feel free to upload any of your concept ideas to the dropbox folder. Hopefully we get one or two more people

Btw, where is a good place we could all chat and discuss ideas?

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-21 06:19:35 UTC Post #323433

There's Skype. Face book messenger. You can even instant message on Skype w/out vid when convenient.

Find me on Skype, "myleschumchal".

zeeba-G3D

Archie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-21 14:26:27 UTC Post #323434

I don't want to commit to this because my spare time is really up in the air at the moment, but I wish you all the best of luck.

I've been pattering away at a layout whilst rendering at work, so I may enter solo if I get a chance to bring it into Sledge, but it'd just be as a break from The Core rather than a serious entry.

ArchieGoodbye Moonmen

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-21 21:36:08 UTC Post #323444

Any other recommendations as to where we can all chat amongst each other? I'll be free to talk today after work.

zeeba-G3D

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-21 22:34:43 UTC Post #323446

I'll be on steam in an hour or two zeebs if that works for ya. I don't use facebook really but I'd be willing to install skype if need be

Google talk(now hangouts I think?) is another convenient way to keep in touch if you never used it.

Archie
Cool, thanks for letting us know. We'll be here in case you changed your mind and wanted to join in

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 00:52:36 UTC Post #323450

I'll try to start putting up some rough-sketchy thoughts after I'm done with what I have to do today.

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Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 01:37:54 UTC Post #323451

do we still have the TWHL irc?

RimrookSince 2003

Alabastor_Twob

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 01:49:10 UTC Post #323452

Apparently.

Alabastor_Twobformerly TJB

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 02:28:47 UTC Post #323453

Jessie/Zeeba
I'm logging off Steam now, get in touch with me through:

google hangounts; captain0terror@gmail.com

IRC also seems like a good option if you wanted to meet there. Meantime I will install Skype and look for you Myles

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 02:37:56 UTC Post #323454

Damn your editing skills. Was just about to upload an extremely witty image about that "Scotch", but I guess there's no point now

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Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 06:20:14 UTC Post #323455

Haha gotcha =P

BTW Jessica, Myles and I had a productive brainstorming session, I'm working up a recap for you now(hopefully you'll agree!). Also Myles will be Project leader on this one =P

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Luxasz

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 20:47:23 UTC Post #323459

I haven't made any serious work and my mapping skills are a bit rusty, but i would love to join the team. At least i could criticize the work and help with ideas.

Luxasz

Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-22 22:36:27 UTC Post #323463

I have no idea what I could feasibly contribute. I'm good with starting stuff but I'm terrible with the end-game. Maybe I can make the skybox or something, I have the know-how and such to do that. Perhaps some important non-gimmicky well needed models for some stuff as well. Gotta know what things are before I commit to doing that much work when I can't actually afford it.

We need a rough. If archie is putting forth a layout, he needs to display every one of his ideas early and often so we can decided and feedback. Also, plotting the floors in hammer/sledge is also a fast way to concept in a 3D space that pen/paper seems to lack.

Get to it

RimrookSince 2003

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 00:26:39 UTC Post #323464

For anyone that is interested I will Pm you a brief that Captain put together upon our brainstorm sesh last night. Rimrook, there are a few models involved but skybox may not be too important since it will be below ground level. We've also come up with a few texture ideas that we need. Either I can desperately try to make them in photoshop or if you want, you could probably whip them out like no bodies business.

zeeba-G3D

Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 00:34:11 UTC Post #323465

Of course I could whip them out like it's nobody's business but that takes time and I have a massively overloaded queue of work I need to do for the next couple months. THAT's the kicker. :/

I can't hand-paint every square inch of this map. Though I can help a bit. Doesn't Urby do textures? The core looks pretty snazzy and if it's subterraneous then we have some options.

I want to fully participate but my priorities are shifting. I'm doing that thing that adults do. Ya know, adulting and junk.

RimrookSince 2003

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 00:38:19 UTC Post #323467

Yea, I feel the same. I'm working along with trying to move out of my dad's house. I'm going on 26 for Christ's sake. Well, there's only a few textures I have in mind that will need to be completely custom made. The rest I should be able to manage. I'll let you know and you can decide if you're interested.

zeeba-G3D

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 02:46:58 UTC Post #323468

Also Rim, Archie already mentioned he's going solo on this one and Urbs can sure make textures but he hasn't expressed interest, so...

Right now it's just Zeeba, Jessica and me(and Luxasz, if he decides to join in)

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Strider

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 03:49:09 UTC Post #323469

I could maybe help with a few textures if things don't line up. If you want you could PM me that brainstorm, I have a long weekend ahead of me with some free time to have a look.

StriderTuned to a dead channel.

Tetsu0

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 03:50:23 UTC Post #323470

Please email me

Tetsu0Positive Chaos

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 05:23:13 UTC Post #323471

Strider
Awesome to have your help sir!I 'll ask Zeeba to also send you some of the texture types we're looking for in addition to the recap brief, and invite you to the dropbox

Tet
Let us know once you read the recap if you're onboard, and I'll invite you to the Dropbox folder as well sir.

Luxasz
Same as above if you are still interested joining the party after seeing the brief, I can invite you via email to the team.twhl folder.

Everybody
You may label your uploaded work to DB so it's more clear who's working on what OR NOT, since you may also right-click any file in the folder and select "previous versions", to see who uploaded/modified it.

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Luxasz

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 13:08:17 UTC Post #323475

i'm in. Email: luxas2000@gmail.com

Luxasz

Alberto309

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-23 17:16:17 UTC Post #323476

Hey CapT.

I probably can make few prop models if you're interested. What do you think?

Alberto309weapon_spaghetti

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 02:22:31 UTC Post #323481

Invite sent! Welcome Luxasz =)

Right now we're asking everyone to submit area sketches you think would fit the map(from the ideas discussed in the recap).

Alberto
Absolutely we could homie! I'll ask Zeeba CC you a copy of the recap, along with maybe some models we may need off the top of his head. If you are still interested after reading the brief, I'll invite you to the dropbox

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 03:34:52 UTC Post #323482

"Invite"...

"Dropbox"...

RimrookSince 2003

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 04:03:32 UTC Post #323483

Invite sent, Welcome Rimmeh! =P

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 04:07:49 UTC Post #323484

Yeaaa, I attempted making textures, and they blow. But the animated texture for the floating pads is cool imo, check out the bsp.

zeeba-G3D

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 07:23:36 UTC Post #323485

^^ Same here! TBH we shouldn't need that many custom ones, but at least we now have Rimmeh for the few really important ones that we do! I'll still play at creating the 'techy' ones we spoke about, but no promises on a good end result

That floating pad is awesome Zeeba-G, the animated texture looks great! I'm so excited to see what we'll be able to collectively come up with

Edit
Well, after spending my entire friday night unproductively trying to fix my mate's shite Windows 8 machine, I will try to get some concept sketches of the bombsites up before bedtime...

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 16:22:02 UTC Post #323495

Since other people are doing things like layout and textures, I'm looking at things like color, light and light sources, shapes and visual language etc. starting with limestone caves, I like seeing the sugary white look of it, and with deep earth we get orange and burnt reds from magma. Borg tech is like gun metal and green. Many of the spaces may as well have sub themes of their own with one or two combined sets of visuals. I could scratch up some conceptual design to illustrate what I mean when I nab some time.

RimrookSince 2003

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 22:53:33 UTC Post #323501

Sounds good. I will sketch a few layouts and areas this weekend.

zeeba-G3D

Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-24 23:14:38 UTC Post #323502

As soon as a plan is good enough, plot out the floors only in hammer, sky box it, and pass it around as soon as possible. We all need to know the space immediately so we can all help to refine it.

RimrookSince 2003

zeeba-G

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-25 02:19:40 UTC Post #323506

Ok, will do

zeeba-G3D

Captain Terror

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-25 07:51:27 UTC Post #323508

Indeed Rim, this month is gonna go by quick people, so take advantage of that inspiration when it hits

I'm prototyping some cave hallways and 'Techy' structures & supports now, will upload to the DB if anything looks good.

Captain Terrorwhen a man loves a woman

Rimrook

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-25 13:49:42 UTC Post #323517

Was browsing to see what Feng Zhu had to offer and I found these.

It's like he painted what I had in mind but way better than what I could do. If we take those shapes/visual language and such and apply our own design, I think we can knock this out of the park. We still have magma and limestone stala(gm)(ct)ites and rocks so break a bunch of that into scenes like these and we could have something awesome.

I've see sketches of the drill digger. I can start modelling that out asap but in case I can't, there needs to be a backup plan. For now Plan A though.

RimrookSince 2003

Jessie

Posted 9 years ago2015-01-25 15:03:17 UTC Post #323520

That is rll cool.
Can you set up some trigger for when the bomb goes off (a normally unreachable func_breakable or something)? Wouldn't be hard to make some collapsing-cavern effects (falling rocks and quaking, etc) if so.

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Team Mapping - GB contest #54 Created 9 years ago2015-01-20 04:48:38 UTC by team.twhl