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Yeah, Urbanebula. Listen to the man and show us what coding is needed.
I think it's lovely.
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'Scept he didn't made it.
Why is there a clock by your monitor? 
Cute. Kinda reminds me of a mix between Anno and Holiday Island.
Fail? Anyway, lost hard to the horse-in-windshield. All before it where dull, and then... I almost fell off my chair 
PS: I rickrolled and noone ever noticed? Geez, where's this world going!
PS: I rickrolled and noone ever noticed? Geez, where's this world going!
Why would you want ot post your best pic? Looking for a date among TWHL'ers, aye? 
you had some entities out side the map, didn't you?You sure have a way with stating teh obvious, aye mate?
[q]Ghetto, you fail at life.[/q]
Assuming he fails so hard at the internets, I guess he's actually doing pretty well in life!!?
Back on topic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sK3AqFYAWQ
Assuming he fails so hard at the internets, I guess he's actually doing pretty well in life!!?
Back on topic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sK3AqFYAWQ
By default?
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EPIC!!
Well, what about Tomb Raider? That wasn't bad at all.
My contribution, as I promised
Ill post CP k guys?Please do.
Or I will.
Call for blackup...
We do that in IRC all teh time y'know... Hugh roleplays a rpist and everyone in the channel joins the act...
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LOL, seems like people don't actually care to map for compos in such rapid succession... I guess there's a good reason for the big competitions to be like 3 months apart
I'm kinda dissapointed after so much people said they'll take part and we end up having just two entries. Even though we've extended the deadline, Dred Furst didn't submit his map, for reasons unknown.
You guys lost the enthusiasm or got tired or something? Was the competition theme not good? Whatever it is, I guess we all need a break. I was hoping someone from IRC would do the juding, since I have to take care of several important projects and wont be home during the upcomming week or so, but people tend to be lazy. So, calling for backup from the forum regulars to check out the maps, I mean, it's just two of them, sure you can spare 15 minutes to write a short review.
In the mean time, make up your minds what you want the next minicompo to be (in case you even want another).
You guys lost the enthusiasm or got tired or something? Was the competition theme not good? Whatever it is, I guess we all need a break. I was hoping someone from IRC would do the juding, since I have to take care of several important projects and wont be home during the upcomming week or so, but people tend to be lazy. So, calling for backup from the forum regulars to check out the maps, I mean, it's just two of them, sure you can spare 15 minutes to write a short review.
In the mean time, make up your minds what you want the next minicompo to be (in case you even want another).
OK, people, as I've been informed, some members have had problems with their entires and they requested that the deadline be extended by one day. So you have some extra time to polish your maps untill midnight GMT on Saturday 12th of May. If you forgot to add something, now is the time.
I certainly hope all the people who said they'll be entering will actually do so. We don't want to be judging just one map, be it a super cool entry
trigger_multiple in the area where the player has to be standing (usually, right infront of the door, about 32 units from it) target the doors, that have the same name.
You might find this relevant. Read the bit about the wooden door.
You might find this relevant. Read the bit about the wooden door.
Well, I think I'll have to make another post, in order to clarify things, because the terms I used caused much "disturbance" (on IRC, atleast).
I called the red curtain "door", because that's what it is, a func_door. From now on, we'll refer to it as a "window", because that makes it much easier to understand the idea of inaccessibility of the second area.
I don't see how people couldn't understand that from first glance, this will deduct from your score!
Also, glad to see all those entries ^_^
I called the red curtain "door", because that's what it is, a func_door. From now on, we'll refer to it as a "window", because that makes it much easier to understand the idea of inaccessibility of the second area.
I don't see how people couldn't understand that from first glance, this will deduct from your score!
Also, glad to see all those entries ^_^
I thought the VOX does that automatically.
OK, time to have a second one. In the absence of kol, I'll be posting this one, but he's still around, aye?
Engine HL1
Download this base map
You have to extend the map after the large observation window cover called "the_curtain" by adding whatever you want to have behind it. Change whatever you want in the existing section, as long as you keep the general layout.
Other rules:
The new area should not be accessble, i.e., this will be an observation point or whatever you make it. So basicly you have to build scenery in this compo.
Rules of the previous competition apply as well.
You have untill Friday 11th so GET YOUR ARSES MAPPING.
Engine HL1
Download this base map
You have to extend the map after the large observation window cover called "the_curtain" by adding whatever you want to have behind it. Change whatever you want in the existing section, as long as you keep the general layout.
Other rules:
The new area should not be accessble, i.e., this will be an observation point or whatever you make it. So basicly you have to build scenery in this compo.
Rules of the previous competition apply as well.
You have untill Friday 11th so GET YOUR ARSES MAPPING.
Attention people. New minicompo theme is ready, it'll be an "extend from a base map" type. If you had any ideas, discuss them now on IRC. Otherwise, I/kol will be posting the new compo shortly.
Edit: I'll take that as and abstention.
Edit: I'll take that as and abstention.
/rejoice
AKA: 4-th place; AKA: "You were so close to poll position i almost cried"[b]HONOURABLE MENTION[/b]
[b]Zombieloffe's entry[/b]
This was very interesting - the only thing bringing it down is the lack of any sound and little bits of rough texturing. It would have been a much better corridor had it been slightly more "polished" and included something dynamic - like scrolling water, or falling rocks, or dust or something. In fact - it was really hard to bump this map from a 3-rd place. -kol
This entry had a lot of potential, but there were a few things that really brought the quality of it down. There was no ambiance to be heard, even though there were torches lining the walls, and there were also little bars of brightness along the bottom of the light beams. These might seem like small things, but it really detracted from the overall quality of the map, which was otherwise well made. There wasn?t much detail to be seen, but the textures were good, and the architecture fit the theme well. I also really liked the triangle-based rocks along one side of the hall. -srry
Summary:
- brushwork - 4 - I liked the detail in the supports and rock bed
- textures - 2.5 - themed, but greatly misaligned
- atmosphere - 2.5 - no ambiance, not even for the burning torches. Also, torches in a corridor with natural lightning LOL?
- overall - 9 - it had great potential, but the lack of time, or effort, made this one lose lot's of points
Notable items: Good use of textures & geometry, the fire torch lights.____________________________________
Notably lacking: Sound effects, some alignment issues.
"Fuck off and die" Derision award: "Epic Hallway" by Dave932932
As a few have remarked - a lame attempt at a joke, but you have to admire the explosive climax of this map... and the intricate "detail" courtesy of an 8x8 cube made of 1x1 unit blocks in a checkerboard pattern. -kol
Can't be arsed to write up a long review for this pathetic pile of crap. To sum it up, it's an upside down hallway you walk through, and then there's an explosion that kills you when you touch a door. Absolutely hilarious. -srry
Notably shitty
By #twhl IRC folk: kol, PTS, srry (we grabbed the first person available :D)[b]RESULTS - PART 1[/b]
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[b]1-st "Asylum" - World Crafter[/b]
I loved this one. Although not very complex structurally - the sound is spot on. I liked the flickery floor light + sound touch. This would have been a clearer winner if the hallway was slightly more structurally complex - maybe instead of being completely flat - it could have gone up & down a bit. The screenshot doesn't do the map justice. - kol
This is an undeniably creepy entry. Nice ambient noises and lighting, although the brushwork felt uninspired and blocky to me. In any case, the textures were very well made, and went great with the theme. -srry
Summary:
- brushwork - 4 - lots of detail, that doesn't actually get in your way, or looks too obvious
- textures - 4 - close to flawless, very well themed
- atmosphere - 5 - that one really wind the cake! I actually got shivers on my back since I was paying it in a dark room, with headphones
- overall - 14 - the name "Silent Hill" easily comes to the mind if you're a fan of the series, although there a bunch of games and movies with such a great atmosphere, without getting too obvious
Notable items: Flickery lights, cool sound effects____________________________________
Notably lacking: More complex Brushwork.
[b]2-nd "Gearbox Hallway" [/b]
This is a really superb map. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing, with spinning gears, shaking, and an excellent custom grinding sound to go along with it. Nothing boring about this one. The architecture was generally well made, although I only say generally, because like many of the other entries, it suffered from repetition. The brushwork was copied in places, though even so, it was well constructed. Astounding work. -srry
Daubster's gearbox hallway was only let down by bad lighting - structurally, it's great, with lots of moving gears, great atmospheric sounds and effects. The lighting here really brings this map down. I couldn't even see the moving gears most of the time - would have been nice to light them up red from underneath (yes, i know industrial red lights are cliché - but they still look nice) -kol
Summary:
- brushwork - 4 - very detailed, I liked all those tiny bits and gears everywhere (infact, too many of them)
- textures - 4 - they fit the theme, but it was almost too dark to judge them
- atmosphere - 3 - although some might argue with me for giving a too low score, I'd say the ambients where too overwhelming, although fine placed
- overall - 10.5 - the map just felt like you're inside a huge engine or something that's crashing. Also, that polycount scared me, even for the great detail involved
Notable items: Lots of moving gears, use of special effects like env_shake.____________________________________
Notably lacking: Lights! Needs better lights!
[b]3-rd "hydeph hall" [/b]
Pretty good atmosphere coupled with nifty brushwork. I can't really fault anything in this map. Very solid work. The only thing i can think of is the brushwork needs to be a bit "smoother" in places. -kol
This hall was detailed very well, and was one of my favorites. The textures were kind of mismatched, but it made it feel a bit like Blue Shift, to me. The retextured robot model was also put to good use, and I half expected it to come to life and start attacking me. -srry
Summary:
- brushwork - 3.5 - detailed, but the floor thing and the support being too close shaved off half a point
- textures - 3.5 - themed
- atmosphere - 3.5 - ambiance and lighting is fine
- overall - 9.5 - wow, look at this, so average in all categories. I somehow disliked the whole theme - perhaps too tired of Black Mesa and all sorts of labs.
Notable items: Well detailed, robogrunt prop.____________________________________
Notably lacking: Better textures, brushwork lacking some "smoothness".
May I suggest... Do a barrel roll?
Also, posting in an epic thread.
Seven entries, good, good (without counting Dave's entry, which is apparently a poor attempt at a joke). I will be "assembling" a voting jury on IRC. Expect results soon.
I was obviously referring to the fact the image screwes up the site layout.
Also, about judging the maps... Most of the IRC regulars are entering the compo, so that pretty much leaves me and kol to judge... unless he enters too LOL.
I'm up to it, since it seems most of the members who usually do the map comparing are too busy.
Also, about judging the maps... Most of the IRC regulars are entering the compo, so that pretty much leaves me and kol to judge... unless he enters too LOL.
I'm up to it, since it seems most of the members who usually do the map comparing are too busy.
The currently active minicompo is due three days from now. So, yeah, Tetsu0's idea is valid. We should discuss that with the IRC regs.
Large image is large.
Please use bloody thumbnails?
Strideh - HYPED map. Somehow it reminds me of Quake/Unreal.
Please use bloody thumbnails?
Strideh - HYPED map. Somehow it reminds me of Quake/Unreal.
LOL WUT
LOL, just did an r_fullbright on replica's map, and the textures on the walls strangelly reminded me of that DRR DRR strip. Scary 
These mini competitions seem to get more entries than the official ones grin -That's because they take a snap to put togheter, I guess.
Replica - real spooky in the screenshot.
MuzzleFlash - erm... clip brushes? (I always wanted to say this to someone, since I've hardly used those to unstuck the player LOL)
Real nice detail, nevertheless.
YAY, crystals.
Hey, Orpheus, is there someone who's telling you when you're being flamed at, or you just sit here all day, looking for someone to pick a fight?
ZOMGLOL, STOP IT, I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE I'M GOING TO BURST INTO TEARS OF LAUGHER!!!1~
Srsly.
Srsly.
Don't miss on emo night, Sunday 21:00 GMT. You heard right, we'll be listenning to sensefull music, sharing our pain and slitting our wrists togheter.
Be there!
PS: Due to AIDS peril you'll be required to bring your own razors.
Be there!
PS: Due to AIDS peril you'll be required to bring your own razors.
Really, the best place to promote a website for older gamers. Now it's going to be full of teenage wankers with no job and tons of time to waste...
I like the idea.
I like the idea.
18 monhts is way to short to require a battery change
In your BIOS setup there is an entry that says halt on keyborad error or something, just switch it off and you wont get an error anymore.
In your BIOS setup there is an entry that says halt on keyborad error or something, just switch it off and you wont get an error anymore.
Yeah, or just W.
Alternately it can be the Combine. Means the same anyway.
Alternately it can be the Combine. Means the same anyway.
Just call your alliance the Universal Union, it'll be quite fitting
Chocolate bars cofee, chocolate milk and/or cold soft drinks.
Sometimes I also have my breakfast infornt of the PC, like cereal or some bready goodness.
At the bureau I eat all kind of stuff.
Sometimes I also have my breakfast infornt of the PC, like cereal or some bready goodness.
At the bureau I eat all kind of stuff.
Didn't they got tired of this already???
I just heard the news, NASA scheduled a new launch on the 1st of June. I believe a simple calculation would reveal that the "renovation" of the space shuttle has so far costed about as much as a brand new project for a space vessel. Trying to milk something as effective for a space orbiter as a firecracker is VERY stupid indeed.
Discuss.
I just heard the news, NASA scheduled a new launch on the 1st of June. I believe a simple calculation would reveal that the "renovation" of the space shuttle has so far costed about as much as a brand new project for a space vessel. Trying to milk something as effective for a space orbiter as a firecracker is VERY stupid indeed.
Discuss.