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In general, you have to really restrict your foot on the gas pedal when it comes to level-of-detail in your GS mapping(it actually makes you a better mapper imo, doing more with less resources).
would love to see the map you are working on =)
would love to see the map you are working on =)
Since the GS/S people seem kinda split down the middle, maybe we should run them concurrently as tetsu0 said?
As far as the rules of the project i like tetsu0's idea, but i also like the idea of decorating and theming out prefabricated floors of a static building.. whatever you guise think will work better
Trempler that sounds very cool! Also with your skill level and experience3 in GS mapping, have you considered the project leader position for this?
Skals: C'mon make one more GS map for the team; you have recent experience as a great GS mapper, so you'd be a great asset to the team as a participant, as well project leader
As far as the rules of the project i like tetsu0's idea, but i also like the idea of decorating and theming out prefabricated floors of a static building.. whatever you guise think will work better
Trempler that sounds very cool! Also with your skill level and experience3 in GS mapping, have you considered the project leader position for this?
Skals: C'mon make one more GS map for the team; you have recent experience as a great GS mapper, so you'd be a great asset to the team as a participant, as well project leader
Anyone have ideas for the type of building to use?
Good point scotch, i never though of that
For the sake of realisim, we could intersperse cookie-cutter base floors to fill in the gaps. Also, maybe allow each mapper to submit more than one floor if he wants?
You could also make the skyscraper have discreet areas, e.g. the lower levels would be shopping/entertainment, mid levels would be offices, and upper levels would be penthouses. Just a thought, and each mapper could submit a map for each area?
Also in regard to the style of the mod, i vote we keep it realistic, though, allowing for some sci-fi space-and-time-defying contrivances, well that might be fun too! =)
For the sake of realisim, we could intersperse cookie-cutter base floors to fill in the gaps. Also, maybe allow each mapper to submit more than one floor if he wants?
You could also make the skyscraper have discreet areas, e.g. the lower levels would be shopping/entertainment, mid levels would be offices, and upper levels would be penthouses. Just a thought, and each mapper could submit a map for each area?
Also in regard to the style of the mod, i vote we keep it realistic, though, allowing for some sci-fi space-and-time-defying contrivances, well that might be fun too! =)
It seems like most people prefer GS, so i'd say make this a GS mod. (maybe we can do a source version sometime down the road?)
We can't do a 3dskybox in gs, but we can still make a detailed environment as seen from outside the windows, and if we elect to use level changes, resources won't be an issue.
So what do we still need to move forward?
We can't do a 3dskybox in gs, but we can still make a detailed environment as seen from outside the windows, and if we elect to use level changes, resources won't be an issue.
So what do we still need to move forward?
- A basic structure/shell idea for the building, and possibly a geographic location the outdoor environment can be modeled after.
- A project leader. Should be someone with at least some free-time to keep up with the progress of the mod, and obv have a decent knowledge of GS mapping.
- More great ideas on how to make this awesome =)
Definitely needs to be a game that uses level changes, else each author will have very little resources..
That's a fucking good idea!
i volunteer to donate an elaborate 3dskyox for the map
Speaking of skyscrapers, this makes me think of doing Raccoon City as a coop, but it would be too much like Black Mesa I guess
i volunteer to donate an elaborate 3dskyox for the map
Speaking of skyscrapers, this makes me think of doing Raccoon City as a coop, but it would be too much like Black Mesa I guess
Well what are you waiting for, post your coop ideas and ministrations here!
It would be great to get something going again we could all work together on as a team....
It would be great to get something going again we could all work together on as a team....
Also i wonder if it would be better if we came up with a theme to stick to, e.g. military, industrial, urban, etc??
DiscoStu: why don't you go fuc
DiscoStu: why don't you go fuc
What say we get together and build 100 prefabs for CSGO, and submit them under the Team.Twhl username on GameBanana?
Prefabs are pretty popular on GB, so i think a lot of modders there would enjoy the pack. PLUS, it would undoubtedly get us a feature on their site for a week, and would be a shit-ton of fun =)
Why prefabs
Anyone can make a prefab. they are easy to make, and given enough time is put into it, they can be a great asset to the game(of course they are no replacement for models).
Originally, i thought we would have 10 people join up, and each submit 10 prefabs, thus making the 100-prefab pack. Now i think it might be better to leave this open, and let people submit as many or as little as they want, and we won't submit the pack until there is 100.
Note
Anyone who does not have CSGO, i'm willing to port your map and materials to CSGO, i.e. you could give me a goldsource entry or a hl2 deathmatch map, and i'd convert the map/materials to GO.
Goldsource entries
Please use high-resolution textures if possible, so your prop looks prettier(no HL 1.00 scales)
So what do you think?
Prefabs are pretty popular on GB, so i think a lot of modders there would enjoy the pack. PLUS, it would undoubtedly get us a feature on their site for a week, and would be a shit-ton of fun =)
Why prefabs
Anyone can make a prefab. they are easy to make, and given enough time is put into it, they can be a great asset to the game(of course they are no replacement for models).
Originally, i thought we would have 10 people join up, and each submit 10 prefabs, thus making the 100-prefab pack. Now i think it might be better to leave this open, and let people submit as many or as little as they want, and we won't submit the pack until there is 100.
Note
Anyone who does not have CSGO, i'm willing to port your map and materials to CSGO, i.e. you could give me a goldsource entry or a hl2 deathmatch map, and i'd convert the map/materials to GO.
Goldsource entries
Please use high-resolution textures if possible, so your prop looks prettier(no HL 1.00 scales)
So what do you think?
What i would try:
1. delete everything in your user/condition zero folder, EXCEPT czero, and in czero delete everything besides the game folders, i.e., maps/models/wads/etc. (den start up the game and let steam rebuild the missing files.
2. i would just completely uninstall/reinstall cz. it's not that big and will reinstall in 3 seconds, just of course again, backup your maps/models/sprites/models/etc if you have anything important in der.
3. Fuck with the registry? idk if you can delete these values in the registry like you can with hammer, and since i know so little about regediting, i'd try this last.
1. delete everything in your user/condition zero folder, EXCEPT czero, and in czero delete everything besides the game folders, i.e., maps/models/wads/etc. (den start up the game and let steam rebuild the missing files.
2. i would just completely uninstall/reinstall cz. it's not that big and will reinstall in 3 seconds, just of course again, backup your maps/models/sprites/models/etc if you have anything important in der.
3. Fuck with the registry? idk if you can delete these values in the registry like you can with hammer, and since i know so little about regediting, i'd try this last.
i'd eat SpaGhetti =)
i'd eat it... very pretty! =)
Doves - Someday Soon
tom waits are pwn.. i think i shall listen to some =)
tom waits are pwn.. i think i shall listen to some =)
Heh looks awesome don!
Trempler: where do you get your inspiration for your environments? they are so refined/vivid
cro-man: looking sweet =)
Trempler: where do you get your inspiration for your environments? they are so refined/vivid
cro-man: looking sweet =)
I'm fairly anxious to see the results too, as there were lots of titans like doodle and tetsu0 and rimrook in this one (doc and zeeba you submitted entries also?).
That said, i feel the brash new upstart trempler is the mapper to beat for the floating island contest =)
That said, i feel the brash new upstart trempler is the mapper to beat for the floating island contest =)
Likes
+ beautifully structured map through and through
+ fun interactivity!
+ thoughtfully created brushwork props!
+ Nice, tight layout
+ good use of decals
Dislikes
None!
Room For Improvement
+ Some of the nice prefabs like barrels or the car look flatshaded, and stand out from the environemt, presumably because they are func_wall? Try maybe using vhlt, shlt, or some of the other new compile tools out there to possibly eliminate this.
+ lighting in general could be prettier and have more contrast, but i i'm playing this on a very bright led screen, so maybe that's why it looks washed-out to me? Also, the aformentioned vhlt/shlt will make your lighting in general very much prettier!
+ The stock HL sounds and textures are very tired, as we all have had to endure them for many years now. hitting up cgtextures and or utilizing one of the many texture packs out there, your map is going to be instantly 30%-60% prettier!
maybe also if you pm'd archie and urby and asked nicely, i bet they would have some good tips on helping you achieve some custom textures, 'specially if you want to keep with the black mesa style =)
Really nice work on this sir! Big props! =)
+ beautifully structured map through and through
+ fun interactivity!
+ thoughtfully created brushwork props!
+ Nice, tight layout
+ good use of decals
Dislikes
None!
Room For Improvement
+ Some of the nice prefabs like barrels or the car look flatshaded, and stand out from the environemt, presumably because they are func_wall? Try maybe using vhlt, shlt, or some of the other new compile tools out there to possibly eliminate this.
+ lighting in general could be prettier and have more contrast, but i i'm playing this on a very bright led screen, so maybe that's why it looks washed-out to me? Also, the aformentioned vhlt/shlt will make your lighting in general very much prettier!
+ The stock HL sounds and textures are very tired, as we all have had to endure them for many years now. hitting up cgtextures and or utilizing one of the many texture packs out there, your map is going to be instantly 30%-60% prettier!
maybe also if you pm'd archie and urby and asked nicely, i bet they would have some good tips on helping you achieve some custom textures, 'specially if you want to keep with the black mesa style =)
Really nice work on this sir! Big props! =)
No you! Err, I mean ok you win(tips hat) =)
Yer mum has a line that shouldn't be crossed =)
(nailed it!)
(nailed it!)
i love trolling, but since 95% of people find my type of troll offensive/unfunny/dumb, i fight the urge to talk about J. Connor in the shoutbox every other minute.. NOAH TEH MACHEENS! ='(
Some of the serious threads back in the day about religon or how bad america sucks, were fun times to be trolled young and old alike =)
It's damn fun tho; the massive truck of fail spamming, back in the days before the foolishness epoc, was sure fun until it was outlawed
Some of the serious threads back in the day about religon or how bad america sucks, were fun times to be trolled young and old alike =)
It's damn fun tho; the massive truck of fail spamming, back in the days before the foolishness epoc, was sure fun until it was outlawed
Bruce, nice giant subway/hall spaceIndeed, the one with the psychedelic lighting and wood textures reminds me of a nightclub or what you would expect to see in the basement of an old student union or boys club =)
Looks sweet Cro-man =)
Don: Looks great as per usual; i'd like to see the neat chaingun or improvised beam weapon i am envisioning taking down those airships
Don: Looks great as per usual; i'd like to see the neat chaingun or improvised beam weapon i am envisioning taking down those airships
Firstly an obvious question: did you try another set of headphones? (maybs it's an issue with the headphones)
Secondly, maybe the power in your building is shite and it's causing the noise, in which case a line conditioner for your power would fix it, though i'd consider this a longshot
Secondly, maybe the power in your building is shite and it's causing the noise, in which case a line conditioner for your power would fix it, though i'd consider this a longshot
I also store all my temp files in dropbox so they update everytime a new version is created.Genius! I am totally doing this.
you won't get the nice texture shadows unless you compile with hdr afaik so that's possibly one thing.
Also, i would HIGHLY recommend doing this in csgo, because the lighting/shadows are very much improved, especially in hdr. (just saying) =)
Also, i would HIGHLY recommend doing this in csgo, because the lighting/shadows are very much improved, especially in hdr. (just saying) =)
Super Furry Animals - Hello Sunshine
ghost: Ant the old admin here BUCK naked =)
Ant naked? <forming saliva> =P
Holy crap Rabidieh awesomeh, congrats on the launch! i can't wait to try this out
Yes - Roundabout
Yes is teh pwn. Incidentally, anyone besides but me think the spacing is too big at twhl?
Yes is teh pwn. Incidentally, anyone besides but me think the spacing is too big at twhl?
Clicky for some related videos. There is way more material out there you just have to dig a little, and deal with youtube blasting playlists out of existence for copyright infringment
nice edit block by the way jeff =)
nice edit block by the way jeff =)
I've been watching lots of tube videos of quantum mechanics lately, so my answer is a big YES =)
Other identical worlds to ours exist in our universe statistically, not to mention god-knows-what kind of non-carbon-based life. And then there are alternate universes that probably exist right under our feet, i.e., xen =)
For all our smarts and technological innovations, we still a lot to learn about the extent of what our own existence really is, and it seems we are just at the very tip of the iceberg in our understanding
Other identical worlds to ours exist in our universe statistically, not to mention god-knows-what kind of non-carbon-based life. And then there are alternate universes that probably exist right under our feet, i.e., xen =)
For all our smarts and technological innovations, we still a lot to learn about the extent of what our own existence really is, and it seems we are just at the very tip of the iceberg in our understanding
I use low and high priority passwords, so one for my bank and primary email, and I use one pretty much for all my other stuff... i know it's not too smart and you can use a password managing program to use unique passwords for everything, but mostly i cbf..
if someone did do something malicious like sign in to you account and delete all your maps, could they be restored from a backup?
if someone did do something malicious like sign in to you account and delete all your maps, could they be restored from a backup?
doh thanks pb that was it =)
PB just fyi, i tried updating the screenie with a link and browsing for a file, but it won't let me save it fsr.
Also, would it be hard to enact a "steam guard" type protection for passwords, so if someone tries logging in from a different location, you'd have to use the email code to proceed?
Also, would it be hard to enact a "steam guard" type protection for passwords, so if someone tries logging in from a different location, you'd have to use the email code to proceed?
ya scotch that is horrible! though i haven't had it happen for many years, but it's a very disconcerting feeling 
Wake up Neo...
he's taking about the unnaturally-brighter lighting on transparent brushes in hl1. i think all brush-based entities are lit this way, but maybe it's worse using the texture rendermode?
maybe there is a way around this using vhlt or spirt, but i doubt it since bruce already said there isn't
maybe there is a way around this using vhlt or spirt, but i doubt it since bruce already said there isn't
Fine i can try compiling it for you. link to the maxfile and i'll give it a shot.
fuzzy: we are not angry =)
You are more apt to get more positive responses, if instead of asking point-blank for someone to do something for you, you rather try the process first doing it yourself, and THEN if you have a problem with a part of that process, ask a question about THAT, e.g.:
BAD
dude, can you just make this for me i cbf!
BETTER
I have the model compiling, but i get xxxx errors in the compile log; what is going on with this error?
BEST
I have the model compiling, but i get xxxx errors in the compile log. i googled the error, but could not find a working fixe for this. does anyone know what causes this or had it happen to them?
Ghost: CBF = Can't Be Fucked =)
You are more apt to get more positive responses, if instead of asking point-blank for someone to do something for you, you rather try the process first doing it yourself, and THEN if you have a problem with a part of that process, ask a question about THAT, e.g.:
BAD
dude, can you just make this for me i cbf!
BETTER
I have the model compiling, but i get xxxx errors in the compile log; what is going on with this error?
BEST
I have the model compiling, but i get xxxx errors in the compile log. i googled the error, but could not find a working fixe for this. does anyone know what causes this or had it happen to them?
Ghost: CBF = Can't Be Fucked =)
in the time you've spent asking someone to do this for you you could have converted it yourself, following the tutorial rimrook already linked to.
You've made your request clear the first three times you asked. if someone cbf to do it for you, i'm sure they will get in touch.
You've made your request clear the first three times you asked. if someone cbf to do it for you, i'm sure they will get in touch.
Awesome bruce!
I can make one for u out brushes if u like, lol =)
Z-Z-Z-ZING! =P