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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-06-08 03:53:39 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319673

Absolutely Silvertongue!

You have PLENTY of time left, and i will make concessions for anyone who needs help and extra time at the end! No need to rush!

I am also a slow mapper. My advise is don't try to rush or cut corners, and you will gradually get faster. (Every time i rush, it just creates more problems and retrorfiting/fixing that needs to be done later)

And thanks for the prizes! We are amassing quite a prize pool for this!

Current Prize Kitty

$20 in Steam games(Thanks to Archie!)
Misc. Steam games(Thanks to AJ!)
Contagion Steam key(Thanks to Strider!)
Nuclear Dawn Steam key(Thanks to Strider!)
1 Packet of Gum(Thanks to TJB!) =P
Frozen Synapse Steam key(Thanks to Silvertongue!)
X-COM: Enemy Unknown Steam key(Thanks to Silvertongue!)

Awesome! =P

Updated Participants
Captain Terror
Archie
Rufee
AJ
Zeeba-G
JeffMOD
Crypt19
Strideh
Instant Mix
TJB
Doodle
Tetsu0(tentative)
Silvertongue

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-06-07 23:21:33 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319671

Yeah man, thanks for the ep2 setup recap!

I wanna map the world, but i am only one man with too many dedications and too little time. I miss the over-abundance of time and inspiration that was high-school.

^

You have a lot on your plate, nobody is gonna think less of you if you don't enter, really... Good luck with your summer sessions, i will pray for you! (summer sessions fucking blow, especially 2 of them!)

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-06-07 20:02:32 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319669

Sorry to lose you Tet! Feel free to come back later if you change your mind, as i have a feeling it's gonna be a while before it's complete

I remembered your Source SDK fix thread yesterday and planned on trying it out tonight. (Is that still the current fix?)

Also btw, do i need the Source SDK base 2013 SP thingie? (i don't think it finished downloading, i have my steam bandwith settings clocked way down, lol)

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-06-07 01:34:20 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319663

Dropbox folder is live, so feel free to upload your WIPs! (I'll add space if needed)

And yeah Instant Mix, inspiration/motivation are tricky! Try and take advantage of the motivation when it's there, and sometimes you make something pretty enough that you can't help but go back to finish it. (Your wip is absolutely amazing btw! =P)

How are everyone else doing? Here are my WIP album for the hub. (Still haven't been able to get into Ep2 SDK yet, maybe because the source SDK 2013 SP thingie hasn't finished downloading)

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-06-04 23:43:54 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319652

So I'm starting concepts for some different hub-map ideas for Rooms II.

For the first hub theme idea, I'm going to set it up where you can play each map individually--like Reissues--, or all the maps together. (there will also be a small amount of gameplay)

Once i have something worth showing, I'll sync the vmf to a dropbox folder for all rooms content, so feel free to share your wip folder if that suits you!

If you'd like to be invited to the dropbox, pm me your email. (i will try find them from your profile and invite authors when the folder is ready)

Edit
I've invited every author I could to the dropbox who had an email listed and/or a website contact. Please let me know if I missed anyone!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-06-02 14:03:53 UTC
in Atom's TWHL Minecraft Server Post #319633

My breast friends!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-29 21:16:38 UTC
in weapon strip csgo? Post #319601

Yeah, i was stuck on stupid looking for player_equip, until Will2k over at GB let me know it's actually called game_player_equip

Durr! =P

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-29 21:11:49 UTC
in Atom's TWHL Minecraft Server Post #319602

Well plat Rim'ster ;P

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-29 15:39:55 UTC
in Atom's TWHL Minecraft Server Post #319594

Bazinga

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-29 14:28:56 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #319591

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-29 13:31:54 UTC
in Atom's TWHL Minecraft Server Post #319590

I am so intrigued to play minecraft, but i don't understand where you guys find all the spare time to fuck around with this shit

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-27 13:14:24 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319575

Haha that is hilarious Jeff =P

And yeah, the size limit is only on the playable area of the map(the 3dsky and inaccessible areas can be as big as you like)

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-27 06:15:18 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319572

Well there's plenty of time.

I haven't started mine yet, and i will estimate it will take 2 months minimum for all the peeps to complete their entries, AND then it's a month for me to put them together, so yeah: you have time

BTW, my CEVO Entry started out as a room for this

DiscoBro
Do you plan to enter a GS entry, or should i strike you from the list?

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-27 05:29:48 UTC
in Baking GI to textures in 3d software Post #319573

Wow such pretty Rimrook!

I want to try JackHammker too, but the fact it isn't open source(Is that still the case, Idk?) i don't like.. Still, very intriguing!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-26 14:19:46 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319564

That is absolutely gorgeous!

I have 3-4 ideas for my room i'm still jostling around... gonna pick one and flesh it out soon as the CEVO contest is finished

How is everyone else coming along?

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-26 13:22:10 UTC
in Sledge (Hammer Alternative) Alpha Build Post #319559

Can you make a (presumably togglable) option that would automatically texture the 'new' faces created down the split during a clip with NULL/NoDraw and automatically align said faces to 'World'?

^

This would save time, especially with making trims and such. Again, I would also like to see the toggles for face and Left+Top when dealing with off-grid stuff. (i know i can select the whole thing and click manually click them, i just think it would be nice)

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-25 19:59:12 UTC
in Sledge (Hammer Alternative) Alpha Build Post #319544

For Sledge Source support?! YES!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-25 13:09:03 UTC
in Sledge (Hammer Alternative) Alpha Build Post #319531

Quite an update!

(in preparation for Source support)

Boner achieved!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-25 13:06:22 UTC
in weapon strip csgo? Post #319530

Anyone know if it's possible to strip weapons in CSGO?

Maybe there is there a way to select players for an output? Maybe some entity hack you can do this with?

I want to add a knife arena, as WCD did with his with his Blue Paradise map

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-24 04:58:26 UTC
in Wanted - Partner for CEVO Contest [csgo] Post #319509

You are ALWAYS gonna have to edit an area a few times AT LEAST--adding face-lifts if you will--, to get it to look right. Get used to the idea

Don't get me wrong, the more planning through sketching, googling reference pics, etc. will make your task easier, but by no means are you going to get something "perfect" the first time.

My thought on detail: Map as much structural, brushwork details on the fly as you can, so you are not drowned in detailing at the end.

You should post a WIP in the rooms thread of what you're talking about, we'd all be happy to help you with pointers

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-23 07:37:07 UTC
in Wanted - Partner for CEVO Contest [csgo] Post #319507

Thanks Rufee! =P

And don't give up, it gets easier.. What's the main thing tripping you up?

Dim: First compile commencing now, hope to have something playable for you in the morning. Sorry for the wait!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-22 04:54:54 UTC
in Wanted - Partner for CEVO Contest [csgo] Post #319490

Well we could really use another mapper, but if we can't find one, i will seriously consider bringing you on Stu

And btw, i understand the trepidation of changing engines (i would have been happy to map with goldsource forever), but you should really really consider it! It's not that different, and you will be amazed at the new things you'll be able to build!

I WILL still always miss GS texlights, but other than that, everything is such better in the source engine

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-22 01:02:05 UTC
in Wanted - Partner for CEVO Contest [csgo] Post #319487

Would love to have you aboard Stu!

If we had more time i would happily take you on for a purely consulting role, but, we'll also need boots on the ground if we've any hope to finish in time.

If you have CSGO and some time to map, you're welcome to join us

Suture: Thanks brot! I like it the shopping mall too, especially because it's a very simple, yet fun layout

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-21 14:06:16 UTC
in Wanted - Partner for CEVO Contest [csgo] Post #319480

KK sounds good!

I'll get you a link to the vmf straight away after i finish the rough layout, HOPEFULLY tonight. (pm me your email, and i'll share a dropbox folder with you when it's ready)

If anyone else would like to join in, we have one more spot available

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-21 08:48:27 UTC
in Automatic turret with targets Post #319476

Multimanager and a trigger_changetarget for each gun target i think, but never tried anything like this before with a func_tank.

If for some reason you can't get it to work with the func_tank directly, you could maybe simulate the alternating damage using trigger_hurts and a func_tank with damage set to zero.

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-21 06:14:54 UTC
in Wanted - Partner for CEVO Contest [csgo] Post #319474

With 20 days left, I'm looking for 1-2 partners to help finish off WIPs for the CEVO Mapping Contest at GB.

I have two main maps, one a missile Silo(30% complete) and the other a shopping mall(50%). Also have 2-3 older unreleased maps both about 50% done(last year's CEVO entries, lol), which could also be used.

Tbh i really don't want a partner, but there is no way otherwise i could possibly finish in time... If anyone is interested, throw me a PM, and i will send you the vmf/bsp to check them out.

Even if you don't have a gret deal of experience with CSGO, as long as you have a solid framework for level design in general, that's fine. (you must however at the very least own CSGO or be willing to buy it!)

All credit/prizes would be split evenly.

Alternatively, I be willing to help you finish one of your maps for the same deal, if you had one

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-21 00:54:05 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #319473

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-19 17:37:44 UTC
in VVIS crashes after loading broken (?) po Post #319468

Let's just put it down to me not being particularly safe with the Vertex Tool.

^
Indeed! Hammer 4 enables much more extreme brushwork hijinks, but also allows for some crazy errors sometimes, even doing simple things like cloning a brush or a simple clip!

The good thing is these errors usually don't crush your whole compile, but it's always good practice to keep regular backups of your work and compile often(in case they do).

BTW forgot to ask, did you try Alt+P Check for Errors?(sometimes this tracks down the problem brush, sometimes not)

Anyhoo, glad you got it sorted

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-19 01:00:20 UTC
in VVIS crashes after loading broken (?) po Post #319458

Are you close to the limits on anything e.g.:

Object names Objects/Maxobjs Memory / Maxmem Fullness
---------- ------------- ------------- ------
models 3/1024 144/49152 ( 0.3%)
brushes 14/8192 168/98304 ( 0.2%)
brushsides 99/65536 792/524288 ( 0.2%)
planes 116/65536 2320/1310720 ( 0.2%)
vertexes 132/65536 1584/786432 ( 0.2%)
nodes 35/65536 1120/2097152 ( 0.1%)
texinfos 40/12288 2880/884736 ( 0.3%)
texdata 11/2048 352/65536 ( 0.5%)
dispinfos 0/0 0/0 ( 0.0%)
disp_verts 0/0 0/0 ( 0.0%)
disp_tris 0/0 0/0 ( 0.0%)
disp_multiblend 0/0 0/0 ( 0.0%)
disp_lmsamples 0/0 0/0 ( 0.0%)
faces 100/65536 5600/3670016 ( 0.2%)
hdr faces 100/65536 5600/3670016 ( 0.2%)
origfaces 58/65536 3248/3670016 ( 0.1%)
facebrushes 0/0 0/0 ( 0.0%)
et cetera..

or is that pastebin the entire compile log?

Maybe try covering the enitre area you just added with a solid brush, and see if it will compile.

If that doesn't work, go back to your lastest autosave or archived version that worked, and rebuild the new room.

Last resort if you can't sort it, feel free to post all or part of the vmf, and we can troubleshoot it

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-18 17:49:25 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #319459

Stu: Yeah, i think they played it at the end of one of the Bond movies?

Rim: Thanks for introducing me to VikingGuitar, love it! =P

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-16 01:20:22 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319442

map my stunningly stupid ideas

^
The crazier the better

And guys this is not meant to be a difficult competiton, but a fun project(I consider this a COOP firstly, and a compo second)

No reason to go overboard!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-15 23:00:38 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #319439

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-14 19:05:41 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319430

Strider you should enter the CEVO competiton and profit... Your skills are scary

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-14 19:02:58 UTC
in Unofficial Competition 34 Post #319429

If this becomes official i'm gonna try doing my whole entry in sledge =P

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-13 12:31:57 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319408

^

So much awesome WIPs, i has sit down

I seem to remember some amazings preview pics of Strideh's work from the original Rooms:S thread; Strider is most definitely a wizard

How is everyone else doing with their rooms? Mine exists only in my head for now, probably won't get fleshed out until after the CEVO contest

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-12 14:02:28 UTC
in Problems with train rotation Post #319381

Archie is right, they are supposed to face east in the top view, but do whatever works for you

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-08 10:32:47 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #319302

Maybe this should be unsticky'd since nobody really uses it anymore?

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-06 10:10:24 UTC
in Post your screenshots! WIP thread Post #319252

Sorry i meant, KING OF COACHES

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-06 06:15:57 UTC
in Post your screenshots! WIP thread Post #319248

Lovely work TJB!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-04 13:10:51 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319197

Try adding a origin brush to the func_rotating(I know it's not needed, sometimes it helps fsr).

Source entities are pretty flexible, if not a little buggy. (If something doesn't work one way, try another) TopHattWaffle has some great entity tutorials, i would definitely recommend his channel for some unconventional examples/ideas

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-04 12:12:49 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319196

Try adding a orgin brush to the func_rotating(I know it's not needed, sometimes it helps fsr).

Source entities are pretty flexible, if not a little buggy. (If something doesn't work one way, try another) TopHattWaffle has some great entity tutorials, i would definitely recommend his channel for some unconventional examples/ideas

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-04 11:35:06 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319192

If it's not an I/O problem, possibly there is something parented that's being fussy?(If yes, try parenting it a different way) If you can't sort it, post/pm the vmf and I'd be happy to troubleshoot it

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-04 10:26:12 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319189

Sure

Also no reason why it shouldn't be judged. Depending on what the model is, you could build a little presentation room for it, or i could help you with that if you aren't a source mapper

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-03 23:31:07 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319184

^ Indeed!

Why is that though? Why do new mappers have so much energy, and where does it go when we finally start to figure out what we are doing?

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-03 22:44:06 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319182

I really hate that lack of skill and patience locks me out of making what i picture in my head

Ditto!

Patience is my worst enemy. Sometimes you just need to put in the time to fully realize your idea, and sometimes it's simply scaling the vision down to a more workable challenge, that makes the magic happen

Sometimes you know exactly what you need to do to pull something off, but simply lack the will.. If it's not one thing, it's another..

Sometimes a project should not continue past the planning phase, because of an obvious flaw or conflict you discover.. Start with a bunch of variations of your original idea, and then move forward with only the most promising ones.

Mr. Good Map is correct! we are all here for you for questions and/or to brainstorm ideas

Ghost129er
Yes sir, your room can be anything including troll

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-03 04:50:34 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319165

So many ideas for this; I may also refit one of my original Rooms:S maps.. Decisions decisions

My map is definitely gonna have some combat, interactivity, and/or puzzles this time around, and is probably going to turn into a bit of a tribute map to twhl members, past and present.

Note
Gameplay is not required for your room, though it IS absolutely encouraged!

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-01 23:25:41 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319133

That looks awesome TJB, I love tudor architecture! =P

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-01 22:33:49 UTC
in Rooms: Source - Rooms II Post #319129

Not hard at all TJB!

Converting GS maps to Hammer 4
If you didn't already know, you can open .rmf in Hammer 4, and simply 'save as' vmf.(You can also do this in Sledge)

Hammer 4 even has legacy entity support, but DON'T use them--they may adversely affect your map. Instead, change func_walls to func_detail, and illusionarys to func_brush with solidity to 'never'.

Note
Func_brush can be used for many things, but try to use them sparingly, as too many can cause problems in your map.

Note
ALWAYS func_detail non-VVISblocking brushes in your map, and most compiles should only last 5-10 minutes.

If you want your GS textures, export using Wally or rip them by decompiling a wadincluded bsp. Then, convert them with VTFedit, and use 'replace' feature in the texture browser to apply the new materials.

Note
GS textures are scaled to 1.00, and in Source, the default scale is .25

Note
Transparent materials, i.e., a grate or railing textures don't block VVIS nor seal your level, even if they are world brushes, e.g. place a toolsskybox brush behind a window, to seal the world.

Tool textures
Replace 'null' with tools/toolsnodraw, 'sky' with toolsskybox, 'clip' with toolsplayerclip, etc. All the new tools materials will show up in the browser if you type 'tools' in the search box.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them in here and/or pm/steam

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-05-01 01:21:37 UTC
in Unofficial Competition 34 Post #319093

I would be down for this, but would be happier if it didn't have to be a remake

If you wanted to push the remake theme, perhaps give a list of 8 or so popular dm maps you have to choose from?

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Captain Terror

Posted 10 years ago2014-04-30 21:22:48 UTC
in HLDM Server! Post #319081

I was pwned from every angle, what fun! =P

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