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Have loads of stuff on my hands at the moment, really can't find much time to spend on 6-D. In 6 months though, we should have something to show.
Very awesome, great quality & neat scribbles. 
There are no numbers thereI also said we'll be disabling ratings for those maps, not removing them. ;>
I know you said there is far too much scum
Madcow: Done, thanks for tracking it down. >:>
Jeff: Ratings removed.
Striker: First post. Read.
Jeff: Ratings removed.
Striker: First post. Read.
May just give this a shot if I find the time. Got some scrapped maps that would work just fine with some tweaking. :]
True, Freshed, this definitely isn't completely "fair", however we're only disabling the clearly spammed ratings (40 five-stars for e.g) for any submission we consider poorer. And again, if any of you disagree with the disabling of any map, state it here and we may just reconsider.
You really can't efficiently do this any other, 100% fair way.
You really can't efficiently do this any other, 100% fair way.
If you vote for a political partyBad example. We're not talking choose exhibit A or B, we're talking evaluate and review. Have you seen any film/movie/book reviews that just give them stars and no reasons to back their rating up? Me neither.
Fact is, poor maps aren't supposed to be in the top maps section. However, if the removal of a pointed out "poor" map is disagreed upon by the majority, it won't be removed. Democratic enough? ;>
I can't see any reason why an in-your-eyes shitty dust remake can't make it to the top maps? Voting is a democratic action and if there are a lot of people who like that remake then who are you to say '.. pfft, that doesnt belong in the list'.If we find at least one coherent review/reason posted by users as to why they've given the map 5* - it won't have its rating disabled.
Madcow: Removed.
However, that's nothing us manly & heroic Map Vault moderators can't tackle! Editing those not-so-awesome entries and disabling their ratings seems to fix this nuisance.
The only problem is: there's far too much scum for the few of us to track down! That's where you come in. Your job is simple: If you find a spam-rated fullbright hollow cube, dust remake or another example of poor mapping in the Top Maps section, report it in this thread and we'll make sure it never surfaces again.
Thank-you for your co-operation.
:heart:, the friendly folks from the Map Vault.
P.S: Thanks to Hunter for bringing the issue up again.
Devin Townsend - Namaste
Amazing landscapes there. 2nd & 3rd are my favs location-wise. Love the colours in the 6th photo too.
Thanks and no, it's just in the bottom of a black bowl. ;]
Probably my first still life/macro shot.
That leaf in the snow looks quite nice, Hrny.
Yet another crapload of photos. Had a rather lovely snowfall here recently - took advantage of that. ;>
Yet another crapload of photos. Had a rather lovely snowfall here recently - took advantage of that. ;>
It's down. Didn't have any cash at that moment to extend the service, as well as held a slight grudge against the providers for not fixing the lag problem for almost a month (in other words, making 1/3 of what I paid them a waste).
Was thinking of finding a different provider and buying another server, yet ~30-40 eu is a rather big sum for me; I'm wondering if any of the TWHLers interested in HLDMing would be up for chipping in to pay for a bigger & faster server and co-own it (so far I know MuzzleFlash is). TWHL events alone are far from enough to keep a server busy, so any of the co-owners would be free to host any personal events/matches on it as well.
Volounteers?
Was thinking of finding a different provider and buying another server, yet ~30-40 eu is a rather big sum for me; I'm wondering if any of the TWHLers interested in HLDMing would be up for chipping in to pay for a bigger & faster server and co-own it (so far I know MuzzleFlash is). TWHL events alone are far from enough to keep a server busy, so any of the co-owners would be free to host any personal events/matches on it as well.
Volounteers?
Azur, have a lookie here. :>
Dave Brubeck - Back to Earth
Rather sexy, Azura. Those marble textures could use some more gloss though.
5:30 Left.
"Don't eat the yellow snow. Seriously." and some vomit nearby.
As for the tposter, I'd give the titles a bit grungier/worn-off look. They don't seem to blend with the background too well right now.
As for the tposter, I'd give the titles a bit grungier/worn-off look. They don't seem to blend with the background too well right now.
Quite nice so far. :>
Everything in euros meaning no price drop at all on most games.
Hehe, Devin's great.True that. Some of SYL's stuff he plays is fairly win. The live version of Detox, for example.
Devin Townsend - Detox
Thanks, did spend a while on colour tuning. :>
EDIT:
Those cranes were ~1km away from me.
my 15x optical zoom lens & tripod. 
EDIT:
Those cranes were ~1km away from me.
my 15x optical zoom lens & tripod. Certainly convincing and neat-looking, looking forward to seeing the thing destroyed completely.
So the right to own guns is as important as free speech... and heroin?Hurr.. wha?
Don't eat the yellow snow
1) hmm... are hostages considered monsters? If they are, then I know how I'd do it. Guess I'll try it out when I have time.I'd say yes, unless CS has completely re-vamped the entity type class system. Afaik, CS hostages are based off HL scientists, making them NPCs or monsters, as HL calls them.
I'm not sure if monster-only trigger flags still exist in CS though. You may also have to use both the HL and CS FGDs at the same time to see it in-hammer.
1) Not really possible as far as I know. You could experiment with a trigger, which has its flags set to Monsters-only though.
2) The lip value of the door determines how far it travels. Experiment with it.
3) Most probably a server plugin.
4) zhlt.wad has the NULL texture, though you can use any kind of image in any kind of .wad file as long as its named NULL.
5) Open up the entity properties of your info_player_start. The top compass (top right) defines the direction which the player will face when spawned. The direction the compass is pointing at is equivalent to the same direction in Hammer's Top perspective window.
2) The lip value of the door determines how far it travels. Experiment with it.
3) Most probably a server plugin.
4) zhlt.wad has the NULL texture, though you can use any kind of image in any kind of .wad file as long as its named NULL.
5) Open up the entity properties of your info_player_start. The top compass (top right) defines the direction which the player will face when spawned. The direction the compass is pointing at is equivalent to the same direction in Hammer's Top perspective window.
Nice stuff there, Rim.
And wow, very neat progress there, Hrny. What doesn't seem to come together though is the roof. Those wooden beams outside are way too dense (go for 3x less or so), also, you can't see them inside, which doesn't look too logical. And if it's a tile roof, it has to be somehow diagonal - never go for flat unless it's concrete.
And wow, very neat progress there, Hrny. What doesn't seem to come together though is the roof. Those wooden beams outside are way too dense (go for 3x less or so), also, you can't see them inside, which doesn't look too logical. And if it's a tile roof, it has to be somehow diagonal - never go for flat unless it's concrete.
My God, Cpt. Terror, that is one epic piece of artillery.
Possible with a fairly complex train, path, path change, changetarget, button and possibly multisource setup.
Looking neat so far. Does need moar destructification though.
Moved to Source forums.
If it's mapping/editing questions or problems - keep them out of Maps & Mods. ;>
Also, edit your previous posts instead of double-posting.
If it's mapping/editing questions or problems - keep them out of Maps & Mods. ;>
Also, edit your previous posts instead of double-posting.
Way to blame tools used in the process for its consequences.
I see that we are talking about a PC that's at least 10 years old.I'd estimate 5 yrs.
1. Done before. Google Janitor's Adventure, I think.
2, 3. Fairly unoriginal.
Keep in mind that HL was modded to unbelievable extents in almost any possible way during the 10 years of its glorious existence. There's hundreds, if not a few thousand Black Mesa-themed mods, so making something original out of that story is now close to impossible. Same applies to sci-fi and zombie mods. The way to go with HL nowadays is something completely oddball and out-of-the-box. Think unique gameplay style/techniques.
2, 3. Fairly unoriginal.
Keep in mind that HL was modded to unbelievable extents in almost any possible way during the 10 years of its glorious existence. There's hundreds, if not a few thousand Black Mesa-themed mods, so making something original out of that story is now close to impossible. Same applies to sci-fi and zombie mods. The way to go with HL nowadays is something completely oddball and out-of-the-box. Think unique gameplay style/techniques.
Hah, ED rocks. :>
My alarm is In Flames - DisconnectedI usually avoid using songs I normally like for alarms and such. Becoming the sound you want to hear least on any morning, they tend to become far less enjoyable to listen to casually. D:
Tbh, I think experience evolves life. What I'm trying to say is... that when somebody has a aggresive nature, that either can be stimulated or toned down. Certain experiences and methods happened in that somebody's life either stimulate or tone down that aggresive nature; this is different for every person, it's one of those things that make us unique and complicated beings. Anyways, I do think violent games can stimulate aggresion if that persons 'refencechart' (hopefully you know what I mean, can't get the English word for it) is completely messed up due taken experiences in life. Humans are emotional beings, and when you're not stable... you can very easyly be influenced. However, I wouldn't go as far as say 'games create violence' simply because that depends on the person - and luckyly most people have a decent enough sense of mind to know what's right from wrong.Qft.
Daub, I dont know where you get your information, but ZZ-Top does not do bad to the bone. It's George Throrogood and the Destroyers.Hell, you're right. Thought it's a cover actually, but googling it proved me wrong. Loads of people seem to have downloaded the same incorrect-tagged file though. D:
This is pretty random, yes, but who cares.
I'm sure pretty much every cellphone on the market nowadays supports .mp3 or at least .mid file playback, thus letting you apply a custom sound to almost any process in the phone.
So go on and post the music/tone/sounds you're using on yours, discuss them, etc..
As for me, I'm using the last minute of Thomas by A Perfect Circle as my ringtone and the initial chords of Bad to the Bone by ZZ Top as an SMS tone.
I'm sure pretty much every cellphone on the market nowadays supports .mp3 or at least .mid file playback, thus letting you apply a custom sound to almost any process in the phone.
So go on and post the music/tone/sounds you're using on yours, discuss them, etc..
As for me, I'm using the last minute of Thomas by A Perfect Circle as my ringtone and the initial chords of Bad to the Bone by ZZ Top as an SMS tone.
Definitely adequate animation, though you could give reloading a bit more finesse and power.
Pink Floyd - One Slip
Plain sad. Both sides (parents & child) are more-or-less equally guilty here imo. Improper raising brings up the worst little fuckers, plus it's quite rare for someone, especially a kid, to commit acts like that without pressure/influence from his environment. This story is just taking that fact to most insane extents.
His father, Mark, a minister at New Life..Weird thing for a minister to pack a gun in his house. I smell religious fanatics.
Seriously though, look at the guy. He looks like a loon.Those swellings on his eyes look like they came from loads of crying. Note the tissue box beside him.
i bet he'll be REALLY gutted when after all that, after murdering those who love him most, ripping appart the family, spending a "life" sentence in jail - finally playing Halo 3 and realising it's utter shit.Heh, now I'm almost sorry for the kid.
Very impressive lihting, brushwork & texturing. Looks great so far. :>
So could I. Too bad us lithuanians use glass marbles and pieces of plastic as currency. Surely tis' the main reason for Valve not to ship to our region.
Touching. Now quit yer blabbin' n' get to work!