What exactly are you asking? Have you not been mapping for HL1 this whole time?
If you're just getting started with mapping, there are a couple of places you can check out the basics of mapping. This tutorial is pretty old but the fundamentals are largely the same.
Otherwise, there's Dimbeak's series on YouTube which might be a little fast paced for absolute beginners, but cover more modern tools:
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Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 21:33:39 UTC
in Can someone tell me where to start mapping for HL1? i don't know where to start... Post #348330
in Can someone tell me where to start mapping for HL1? i don't know where to start... Post #348330
Moved topic to HL Engine Discussion.
Can you provide screenshots of the area where the transition happens in each map? Top down grid view preferably.
Can you provide screenshots of the area where the transition happens in each map? Top down grid view preferably.
Yo!
I have started makeing map transitions for longer series of maps.
I tried easily with a mini map use two rooms connecting with a Z tunnel, and it worked... Can walk back and foruth no problem
But with my bigger scenario Im currently working on I get an issue.
No trouble going from map one to map two, but going back doesn't transfer me back but gives a message in the top corner:
Map one name: super1a
Landmark name: landmark1
Trigger next map: super1b
Map two name: super1b
Landmark name: landmark1
Trigger next map: super1a
_SOLUTION = RUN GAME FOR REAL, NOT JUST RUN MAP FROM HAMMER!!! _
I have started makeing map transitions for longer series of maps.
I tried easily with a mini map use two rooms connecting with a Z tunnel, and it worked... Can walk back and foruth no problem
But with my bigger scenario Im currently working on I get an issue.
No trouble going from map one to map two, but going back doesn't transfer me back but gives a message in the top corner:
Landmark name: landmark1
Trigger next map: super1b
Map two name: super1b
Landmark name: landmark1
Trigger next map: super1a
_SOLUTION = RUN GAME FOR REAL, NOT JUST RUN MAP FROM HAMMER!!! _
I am using J.A.C.K 
still missing some useful browsing functions like for this. 
And damn you are right. I was thinking about the sound folder paths.... Ha!
still missing some useful browsing functions like for this. And damn you are right. I was thinking about the sound folder paths.... Ha!
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 19:25:41 UTC
in Can someone tell me where to start mapping for HL1? i don't know where to start... Post #348324
in Can someone tell me where to start mapping for HL1? i don't know where to start... Post #348324
i am a bit confused by now
Goldsource forever!
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 19:14:33 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348322
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348322
ah ok thanks
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 17:16:28 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348321
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348321
Ok thanks i Will try...but im Happy you helped me!
Thanks a lot man, it worked!
Thanks a lot man, it worked!
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 16:44:03 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348320
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348320
You don't need to keep posting one after another. This isn't Discord. Write everything you want to say in a single post. If you forgot to add something, just edit your post 
How do you did the dead sitting scientist?It's just a monster_scientist_dead in the sitting pose.
Hammer is quite out of date and you should consider using JACK which DOES have file browsing for a lot of fields.
To answer your question however, sprites are in the
To answer your question however, sprites are in the
sprites/ directory. There is no weapons/ directorysprites/aexplo.sprHammer really lacks some functions to just "browse and choose" things and I have tried writing the adress to the sprite several ways and every time it crashes on start saying sprite not found!
How to write it???
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 14:17:10 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348317
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348317
Basically you'll want two light entities:
Then you'll want a multi_manager to toggle both lights at the same time, that way the normal light will be replaced by the flickering one. Just let your trigger target the multi_manager. It should look something like (with SmartEdit off):
- One for the initial light (name it for example
no_flicker) - Then the same light but with a flickering Custom Appearance and the Initially dark (1) spawnflag set (name this one
flicker)
Then you'll want a multi_manager to toggle both lights at the same time, that way the normal light will be replaced by the flickering one. Just let your trigger target the multi_manager. It should look something like (with SmartEdit off):
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 14:05:28 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348316
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348316
Can you explain Better? ( I know i am dumb)
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 14:03:12 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348314
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348314
So cool! How do you did the dead sitting scientist? I also prefer singleplayer maps.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 11:47:38 UTC
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348313
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348313
I joke that people in TWHL insists you need to edit the half-life SDK code and produce your own custom DLLs at the slightest problem but I'm afraid this is the case for this one.Yup, that's the case.
More specifically, the battery percentage is there, the first highlighted line of code move the starting point a slightly bit to the right of the H.E.V. suit icons (empty and full). The second one actually print the percentage.
As for the line you're refering to, it's called a "divider" and it's part of the health HUD. The code you need to remove is there (the highlighted one).
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 09:52:18 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348312
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348312
You need to use Custom Appearance (pattern) instead of Appearance (style) to make a switchable flickering light
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 09:30:02 UTC
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348311
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348311
I joke that people in TWHL insists you need to edit the half-life SDK code and produce your own custom DLLs at the slightest problem but I'm afraid this is the case for this one.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 08:56:59 UTC
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348310
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348310
what things do you want to remove could you send a picture marking it? I dont understand what you mean by Battery Percentage and little line
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 08:08:15 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348308
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348308
Sorry i was intending flickering on trigger. Can you help me?
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-22 01:48:09 UTC
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348306
in Removing battery percentage and little line from HUD? Post #348306
I have spended a quite considerable amount of time trying to figure out how, but i end up breaking something.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 23:07:24 UTC
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348305
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348305
...At exactly 2024-01-03 23:59:59 UTC the form will disappear and the competition page will change to state that the competition is done and awaiting review.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 20:15:01 UTC
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348304
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348304
OK, thank you for this answer.
Would it be possible to know the deadline for delivery of the map or is it too early ?
Duff
Would it be possible to know the deadline for delivery of the map or is it too early ?
Duff
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 17:05:03 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348303
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348303
Probably means flickering.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 16:30:14 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348302
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348302
to make a light freakwdym by this
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 15:47:39 UTC
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348301
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348301
January 3rd, 2024 is the last day that you can submit your entry. At exactly 2024-01-03 23:59:59 UTC the form will disappear and the competition page will change to state that the competition is done and awaiting review.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 13:36:03 UTC
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348300
in Competition 42: Half-Life 25th Anniversary: Vanilla HLDM Post #348300
Hi,
Is the deadline of January 3rd, 2024 the last date to delivery the final map or just the limit for registrations ?
Have a good day.
Duff
Is the deadline of January 3rd, 2024 the last date to delivery the final map or just the limit for registrations ?
Have a good day.
Duff
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 10:20:26 UTC
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348299
in Help Is there a way to make a light freak when going on a trigger Post #348299
Any reply appreciated, especially from UrbaNebula, he seems a very expert mapper his Maps are amazing
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 10:10:15 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348298
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348298
Thank you!
I'm not entering the competition though. I started working on a map for it, but I've decided to continue it as a single player map. I find that I prefer working on linear, single player maps.
I'm not entering the competition though. I started working on a map for it, but I've decided to continue it as a single player map. I find that I prefer working on linear, single player maps.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 09:57:11 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348295
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348295
Ah ok Sorry thanks for help
So i was using the wrong tool
UrbaNebula i like a lot your Maps!
Did you entered in the competition?
Condense posts again... Urby
So i was using the wrong tool
UrbaNebula i like a lot your Maps!
Did you entered in the competition?
Condense posts again... Urby
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 09:41:02 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348294
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348294
Oh God! Stop spamming... You don't need to keep posting, I was asleep.
You need to select a blood texture and then use the decal tool to place decals, not env_blood.
You need to select a blood texture and then use the decal tool to place decals, not env_blood.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-21 06:10:57 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348289
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348289
I want to splash Blood decals around, because Is a sitting wounded scientist. My objective Is making Blood decals like when you hit something with the crowbar. Can you help me?
I was intending before: when you hit ad example something like a scientist with the crowbar, some Blood decals Will spray around and remain here. Not like my current env_blood that After 2 seconds disappear. Pls UrbaNebula help me in a beginner
Removed too many posts and condensed into one... Urby
I was intending before: when you hit ad example something like a scientist with the crowbar, some Blood decals Will spray around and remain here. Not like my current env_blood that After 2 seconds disappear. Pls UrbaNebula help me in a beginner
Removed too many posts and condensed into one... Urby
Please tell me why I don’t have an info_compile_parameters, where can I get the current, newest FGD file?
By the way, none of the methods helped with clipping the sky; shells are still hitting it like a wall..
By the way, none of the methods helped with clipping the sky; shells are still hitting it like a wall..
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-20 22:44:42 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348287
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348287
env_blood simulates an impact, similar to when an npc is shot or hit with the crowbar. It's not supposed to stick around for long. What is it you are trying to do?
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-20 13:24:21 UTC
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348286
in Help Why Blood of env_blood After 2 seconds Blood disappear? Post #348286
Any help appreciated
Thanks, ill maybe use them once I make the next map,ill mentionyou as texture source ofc!
I have some christmas textures you can pick up form my MOD Bloody Christmas if you want. Always mentionned me as source
MOD link
MOD link
Oh thanks a lot!
Tutorial: Retina Scanners and Other NPC-Only Locked Doors just finished writing a tutorial that explains more in detail how to do that second question
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-19 14:20:59 UTC
in Mod_numforname bag.mdl not found half life 1 sdk Post #348281
in Mod_numforname bag.mdl not found half life 1 sdk Post #348281
Hey thanks man you made me have more motivation making a new map even better one than the one i made now i know more about modding you deserved a sub from me if you have any other tips for me please tell loved your video it was simple and straightforward oh and if i need more help i'd gladly ask u seem like a nice guy
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-19 13:02:11 UTC
in Help How to make a train ride like at the start of the game Post #348280
in Help How to make a train ride like at the start of the game Post #348280
Use a func_tracktrain
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-19 12:50:55 UTC
in Help How to make a train ride like at the start of the game Post #348279
in Help How to make a train ride like at the start of the game Post #348279
Is there a way to do It?
Thanks for the fast reply
I know, which is why I started writing one a few days ago when helping someone in the Discord with the same thing
Interestingly I searched for a tutorial on the second and there's nothing. Like has nobody thought of writing it for the past 25 years? 😵
For the first: here's the entity guide page for the entity you'll use.
For a button that's only useable by a NPC, a trick is used where the button itself doesn't do anything (alternatively play a "no access" sound or sentence).
Instead a scripted_sequence is used. In a very basic setup, it uses the Search Radius key (value of roughly 100 units or so, depending on how far/near the monster needs to be before starting the sequence) and Target Monster set to the classname of the NPC you want to use (for example monster_scientist) and Move to Position set to Walk and Action Animation set to the sequence you want it to play (such as
Then you'll want the scripted_sequence's target to be whatever you want to be triggered when successfully unlocked by the NPC.
Of course it can be made more complicated by chaining multiple scripted_sequences or having the target of the unlocking sequence be a multi_manager that controls a chain of events to take place.
For a button that's only useable by a NPC, a trick is used where the button itself doesn't do anything (alternatively play a "no access" sound or sentence).
Instead a scripted_sequence is used. In a very basic setup, it uses the Search Radius key (value of roughly 100 units or so, depending on how far/near the monster needs to be before starting the sequence) and Target Monster set to the classname of the NPC you want to use (for example monster_scientist) and Move to Position set to Walk and Action Animation set to the sequence you want it to play (such as
retina for monster_scientist).Then you'll want the scripted_sequence's target to be whatever you want to be triggered when successfully unlocked by the NPC.
Of course it can be made more complicated by chaining multiple scripted_sequences or having the target of the unlocking sequence be a multi_manager that controls a chain of events to take place.
Okay so it works perfectly now, the helmet now spawns and I can pick it up finally. Thanks for linking this to me I never would have known it existed otherwise, it's actually really good with the amount of features it provides. Thanks for all the help, I got a bit frustrated earlier but I still greatly appreciate it.
Posted 1 year ago2023-12-18 21:17:33 UTC
in Mod_numforname bag.mdl not found half life 1 sdk Post #348273
in Mod_numforname bag.mdl not found half life 1 sdk Post #348273
Your mod directory should mimic the valve directory, but you only need to include files that you're actually replacing/using. You should add any custom models, sounds, etc to their respective folders. WAD files just go in the root directory.
Like so:
You do not need to copy over files from the valve/ directory if you're not replacing them. You also do not need to copy over cstrike/ files if you aren't using them.
Like so:
Steam/common/Half-Life/mymodname/mytextures.wadYou do not need to copy over files from the valve/ directory if you're not replacing them. You also do not need to copy over cstrike/ files if you aren't using them.
Everyone in this forum seems very keen on suggesting modifying game code, the hardest modding task there is, at the first opportunity. If it's not a very specific problem, I can guarantee you that somebody's already done the hard work.
You said you wanted guard vest and helmet from Blue Shift? The Half-Life Featureful mod already has that: https://github.com/FreeSlave/halflife-featureful
Here's the list of items added by the mod and you can see the ones you specifically needed is there: https://github.com/FreeSlave/halflife-featureful/wiki/Items
Here's how to base your mod off of it: https://github.com/FreeSlave/halflife-featureful/wiki/Base-the-mod-on-Featureful-SDK
For further help on using the featureful mod you'd have to turn to its main dev. He's usually reachable on TWHL's Discord.
You said you wanted guard vest and helmet from Blue Shift? The Half-Life Featureful mod already has that: https://github.com/FreeSlave/halflife-featureful
Here's the list of items added by the mod and you can see the ones you specifically needed is there: https://github.com/FreeSlave/halflife-featureful/wiki/Items
Here's how to base your mod off of it: https://github.com/FreeSlave/halflife-featureful/wiki/Base-the-mod-on-Featureful-SDK
For further help on using the featureful mod you'd have to turn to its main dev. He's usually reachable on TWHL's Discord.
I have Two question here: the First One, Is how to make a button get used by pressing e, and the second how to make that button work only for NPC (in Scripted Sequences)