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Posted 12 years ago2011-12-11 12:56:57 UTC
in Decompiled/Decompiling Half-Life 1 Maps? Post #301465
You can read about decompiling on the valve developer wiki: LINK.

I remember when I tried decompiling maps in the past I used WinBSPC.
Notice that the decompilers will output a .map file, not a rmf. Expect everything to be really messed up( as far as I know, they actually carve from a big block the whole map).

Welcome and have a nice stay in our community!
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-11 11:28:34 UTC
in Half-Life Trinity Engine Post #301449
I wouldn't say that. Check China.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-11 09:34:09 UTC
in Post your screenshots! WIP thread Post #301438
I have never seen a shotgun acting like the one in Duke Nukem 3D before. The animation of it going up when reloading is quite nice.
Most of other games shotguns are too static, including the half-life ones.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-08 16:50:58 UTC
in Minecraft Post #301394
When did I say that?
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-08 14:41:42 UTC
in Minecraft Post #301392
Potions of strength are about as close as it gets.
I'd perceive that as a "as far as it get", though.

[EDIT] Milestone! I've reached a length of 200 blocks with my Bridge to the Unknown. I already used over 1200 blocks. Won't be the longest bridge as somebody's already light-year long uniting several biomes...

Hmm, seems like the image hosting service resized the image even though I haven't selected a resize option. Anyway, my bridge is at the blue line:
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Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-07 18:38:40 UTC
in Half-Life: Secret Santa Post #301369
Also, please: no dicks.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-07 11:43:32 UTC
in Half-Life: Secret Santa Post #301361
Shit! I totally forgot about this, I have to remind myself in the weekend to finish it start working on it. ( although I hope there's no pretension for huge maps, mine is basically just a room atm).
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-06 21:50:54 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #301348
I think I'm addicted on a few Nirvana songs. I can't get them out of my head.

I plan on getting a guitar, preferably an electro-acustic as I can't afford an electric one, and I also want one that can be played independent of an amplifier. My budget won't be higher than 130$-150$, so it will probably be something modest. It also means that I will have to struggle to learn alone at home how to play it.
I always wanted to know how to play the guitar, but now I feel an explosive urge in me to get this achievement. And I don't have a guitar. Damn it!
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-06 17:08:42 UTC
in HL3 Rumour Post #301337
Habboi, I don't think it's about technology here. I doubt they're waiting for the technology that they'll grant them the power to simulate puzzles at an atomic level.
They are probably waiting for the FPS gaming market to die out. Every new sequel to MW or Battlefield and other examples seem more and more superficial(not that I've played them, but at least if that's not true, then it is true that the gaming market is saturated with this genre).
Then they'll make a big hit with their game. Or who knows, perhaps they're hinting at a new engine they're developing.

Also, you gotta love Google Trends. Perhaps Valve is waiting for people to start forgetting about HL and come with the sequel as a surprise. Although I could say the trend indicates that interest began dropping not long ago, it's actually kept a "steady"(ignoring the spikes that might indicate other rumors along the years as well) line since 2008.

Notice the last days. I'm waiting for another week until checking the trend again.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-05 22:02:17 UTC
in HL3 Rumour Post #301305
Rumour started from this tweet.

Discuss, possibly including links to other news about this. This shall be either a great disappointment or the best Christmas ever.

Also, even if we're 90% sure HL3 won't be announced because Gabe is difficult, it's our job as HL players and a HL community to speculate.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-04 19:39:40 UTC
in Minecraft Post #301283
Who made the pink wool thing at the spawn?
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-02 22:56:31 UTC
in Minecraft Post #301246
In case your logic doesn't tell you, hitting you was the most I could do to punish you myself.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-02 22:36:59 UTC
in Minecraft Post #301244
I also lost about ~30 iron, 15 to 20 gold and some valuable constructing materials. Hopefully I recovered my diamond shovel and and the iron sword. Gah I'm so pissed off.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-02 22:30:59 UTC
in Minecraft Post #301242
Lesson learned today:

Never share your tools with somebody( really stupid thing to do, shame on me). Especially Dimbark. He might throw your enchanted diamond pickaxe into lava and then run like hell. And then kill you with an enchanted sword that was enchanted in my room which I let him use it.

I also lost level xp of course, but it doesn't matter now anyway as I lost my gaming appetite. I also have only 2 diamonds left, so no diamond pickaxe for me, and today I mined for 30 minutes on layer 12 without success. My fearing instincts about Dimbark on the server were right.

Thanks Dimbark for being an idiot.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-12-01 18:14:38 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #301214
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-30 12:12:28 UTC
in Skyrim Post #301189
He doesn't think computer games like that exists. When I say computer games, he things of Peggle and shit.
Oh my god. Idiocracy is becoming a fact
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Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-28 18:43:30 UTC
in Grand optimization thread Post #301148
I never read any tutorials. I learnt everything I know by myself. But if we can make it easier for people then why not.
You're shitting us. What, do you have 150+ IQ?
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-26 21:23:47 UTC
in The Voice Acting Thread Post #301092
My soundcard doesn't record. It once did then now it doesn't. I may need some acting for a job, which can earn you a decent amount of cash.
What kind of voice do you look for? If there's a chance you're interested in a voice like mine, I can offer( who wouldn't...). Although I live in eastern Europe, I don't have a russian accent if that's what you're after.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-26 10:09:03 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #301081
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-26 08:58:35 UTC
in Competition 31 Post #301080
heck ya, i too would encourage everyone to submit your unfinished entries!
Yeah, that's what I felt I should do. But it seems that some people would do anything to discourage this, because they're so almighty. (interesting fact: my map doesn't even take space on TWHL since it's hosted on gamefront, so I haven't wasted space showing my unfinished work).
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-24 19:09:42 UTC
in Competition 31 Post #301019
Yeah, 4 hours and almost exactly 50 minutes from the moment of this post.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-24 18:20:09 UTC
in Competition 31 Post #301016
Unfortunately, I abandoned the compo. Here's my unfinished compo if you want to see:

Link to the map vault.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-23 20:57:12 UTC
in Skyrim Post #300999
Well I can't actually blame you. I remember playing Duke Nukem 3D when I was about 8 :D.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-23 20:31:06 UTC
in Skyrim Post #300997
ESRB rating:
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Rating: Mature

Content descriptors: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
Dimbark, I don't think this game is good for you! :)
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-23 19:07:48 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #300911
I tried a different type of photography today:
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More here...

Even more here...
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-22 20:25:21 UTC
in Minecraft Post #300979
I bought Minecraft thinking I will play it a lot. I've lost interest in the meantime...
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-21 13:29:23 UTC
in Minecraft Post #300944
Slap yourself, Notch!

Notch: Ok!
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Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-16 17:17:16 UTC
in Skyrim Post #300821
For about 650€-700€, you can make a very good rig for gaming that would include the Sandy Bridge Core i5 2500k and an AMD Radeon HD6850.

That's what "I'm after" right now, without any money( just dreaming about this configuration...). Imo, even if I had the money, it wouldn't worth it since my pc runs pretty well a lot of new games. The new Ivy Bridge will appear next year anyway, using the tri-gate(3D transistors) technology that will bring a big energy efficiency and performance boost.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-14 13:28:12 UTC
in TWHL's Half-Life Server Post #300758
Sunday at 9 pm ( greenwhich time, I suppose) is a bit too late for me( 11pm). It would be totally ok if it was Saturday at that time, because I don't have to get up early for school.

Could we make this at 7pm GMT?
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-12 22:49:05 UTC
in Skyrim Post #300702
Are there any kind of competitions featuring a game prize with Skyrim yet? Because I saw videos on youtube with it, and it looks absolutely gorgeous.
I can't afford it though.(although I do think this is a good thing, this year I should be busy studying, not playing :D)
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-12 15:34:50 UTC
in TWHL's Half-Life Server Post #300688
How cool! That's very nice of you, potatis.

Here are some other suggestions for some HL mods: SvenCoop(although this one is not really forgotten), BrainBread, Natural Selection.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-11 22:02:55 UTC
in Competition 31 Post #300677
Like potatis_invalid said, 50C is nothing. 50C for a processor is like 37C for a human body, when it starts reaching over 70C is when you can call it "hot" and when it passses 90C is when you should start worrying. Anyway, they won't be damaged until after 110-120C, but at that temperature the system shuts itself down to prevent damage.

50C is nothing.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-07 19:14:16 UTC
in I wish Post #300559
There was a version of hammer available for Android.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-07 19:11:56 UTC
in Stories! Post #300558
But then the impossible happens.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-07 09:14:32 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #300546
[quote]I believe it was a leica 50mm prime. Damn
impressive 0.95 .[quote]
I'm not very informed about this, but isn't f/0.95 impossible?
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-06 06:17:54 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #300519
1.8 in a 85mm for 400$ ?
I saw about 2 weeks ago at a photography course( a teacher brought us a photographer, but it was more like listening to things I already knew) a canon lens with f/1.2 . The price? ~3000$. But it was a piece of jewelry.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-05 08:30:49 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #300495
[quote]Beautiful composition, colours and
focus. What exactly are you shooting
these with?[quote]
Thank you. I currently shoot photos with my Nikon P100.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-02 20:04:09 UTC
in randomising code Post #300443
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-01 20:08:56 UTC
in Halloween Costumes Post #300424
Since I was pretty lame this year, I'd like to try making myself a tron costume next year. That will probably be hard since there's nowhere to buy El-Wire in my country.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-01 17:29:19 UTC
in HDD prices skyrocketed Post #300420
not because it's more expensive to produce new ones, it's because they're producing them at a reduced rate or even not producing them at all.
I doubt that. We weren't shown clear evidence other than some news. Or at least I haven't seen any.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-11-01 13:47:21 UTC
in HDD prices skyrocketed Post #300416
This is plain ridiculous. I understand that because of the floods in Thailand the prices will rise, but why do they make ALREADY PRODUCED hard disks(and especially quite old models) so damn expensive? It's not justified!

For example, I bought this spring my Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB(best HDD for transfer speeds) at nearly 70$. From the same store, this HDD costs 125$ now.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-31 19:44:59 UTC
in Halloween Costumes Post #300404
That's just... hang on to your helmet!
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-31 12:41:25 UTC
in Halloween Costumes Post #300398
The Halloween party was held 2 days earlier here, due to the school schedule...

I was Sherlock Holmes.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-30 16:24:20 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #300374
And here's another one with the lens:
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Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-29 14:16:14 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #300336
I've been outside with a Lubitel. Here are some shots:
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Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-26 19:10:58 UTC
in Haiku thread Post #300263
Surprise! Mudkipz here.
Must have stumbled upon a
New lucky number.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-25 19:26:04 UTC
in Haiku thread Post #300232
Please try to come up
With meaningful haikus now.
Thread is disaster.
You just utterly
failed to do the haikuuz.
Refrigerator.
Skals hit his own balls
And likes to play with the dolls.
You have asked for it.

I am not fighting
With you. It's just haiku stuff.
Bring it on, dear skals.

This is just bollocks.
I should be busy doing...
Scrap that. Everything.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-24 19:50:17 UTC
in Haiku thread Post #300211
Now how about you
go eat a big coconut
you Romanian.
I consider this quite an offense. Why are you adressing to me like that? Do you think of yourself to be superior just because you live in UK?
I also wasn't really referring to haiku being crap. It's easy to write verses when you have nothing to say, to express. This thread is full of meaningless, void haiku.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-24 18:13:20 UTC
in Haiku thread Post #300209
Is this considered
Modern poetry today?
I'm not good at it.

I want to express
My opinion on this.
It's a load of crap.

Don't throw bricks to me
Just because I don't like this.
Can't find the value.

Let's try something else.
Math would blend in quite better.
I like number pi.

When I think of pi,
There must be something lovely
About the circles.

Spheres are quite nice too
They can't say to a big cube
Simply: I love you.

Cubes envy the spheres
For they are mysterious
Being oblivious.

Length, width and its height
Are properties of the cube.
Simple volume, right?

Constant and the pi
Plus the radius, you see?
Becomes complex now.

Or quite the same thing
Integral of sphere surface.
Math- hard at this pace.

Notice the line there?
A strong pain you couldn't bear?
I haiku-cheated.

We should try finding
A good rhythm and rhyme blending
Feeling poetry.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 12 years ago2011-10-24 11:30:11 UTC
in Competition 31 Post #300205
Why am I getting this error:
Valve Software - vvis.exe (Sep 15 2011)
2 threads
reading d:mapping_sourcecomposcompo31.bsp
reading d:mapping_sourcecomposcompo31.prt
LoadPortals: couldn't read d:mapping_sourcecomposcompo31.prt
during the compile process? What's wrong with vvis? :/
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure