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Radiohead - [OK Computer - #02] - Paranoid Android
The Hunter: Your map didn't appear in the compo entries, that's why it wasn't judged. Don't attempt to belittle us, it's not our fault. We didn't just decide to ignore it you know.
No-one cared when she was alive, and no-one sure as hell cares that she's dead.
Check the folder directory, make sure its going into the right place. Also, make sure it actually is a mod and not just a zip with proper folders setup. A mod should have the file liblist.gam if I recall correctly. Not at home to check.
Well, that's kinda four words, but oh well.
Elon: I'll get Alex to change that.
Ah well!
Yes. Otherwise known as a captcha, if I recall correctly.
T'was agreed upon ages ago.
T'was agreed upon ages ago.
No-one told me.
Kinda looks weird. I would've chosen a different one.
Kinda looks weird. I would've chosen a different one.
You are teh fail.
Ok folks, I've shipped the compo results off to Sasha. If they're delayed, blame him.
Ok folks, I've shipped the compo results off to Sasha. If they're delayed, blame him.
Elon: Nope. If there aren't enough maps to fill up the top three positions, then even a shitty map can get a trophy. I don't see why it should not be counted.
We'll look at the pros and cons of anonymous posting when TWHL3 rolls around. Anonymous posting was phased out because of spammers. But back then, we didn't have IP logging tools built into the site, so it may be an option now. We'll definately think about it anyway.
Yup. But he gets automatic second, because there were only two Source entries.
Two words: Dodgy SQL.
Well, that's kinda four words, but oh well. We know about it, and there's not much we can do about, short of cleaning the database (which isn't as fun as it sounds!).
Well, that's kinda four words, but oh well. We know about it, and there's not much we can do about, short of cleaning the database (which isn't as fun as it sounds!).
No...
We had six entries.
Edit: Just had a look at five of the six entries.
One word: wow.
I'm absolutely beaming at the quality exhibited in these compo entries. They're all of a high standard, so I commend you all. I have one more map left to test (when I get the WAD file that is), so the results will hopefully be around soon.
We had six entries.
Edit: Just had a look at five of the six entries.
One word: wow.
I'm absolutely beaming at the quality exhibited in these compo entries. They're all of a high standard, so I commend you all. I have one more map left to test (when I get the WAD file that is), so the results will hopefully be around soon.
I've started judging (had to wait for HL1 to update itself, and I've been really busy with Uni).
I'm missing a WAD from Tetsu0!
I'm missing a WAD from Tetsu0!
I'm waiting for the "BOYCOTT TWHL AND THE LULZ OMG" signs to start appearing.
Rotator: I periodically clean out the spambot accounts. Check the members page and you'll see 'em disappear every now and then.
I do detect the prospect of some SERIOUS LULZ
So why bring the history here, you moron? No-one cares about your public soapbox crap in which you spout utter drivel in order to promote yourself as someone who "knows all that we don't".
No-one cares. Stop stirring controversy for the heck of it. Like I said, TWHL was perfectly peaceful for a good week while you were away. Coincedence? I think not. If you've got something against satchmo, deal with it without attempting to flout your ego all over the place. If you've some beef with satchmo from an experience with the Snarkpit, then keep it at the bloody Snarkpit.
No-one likes your self-obsessed, idiotic, attempted prophetic statements and platitudes.
No-one cares. Stop stirring controversy for the heck of it. Like I said, TWHL was perfectly peaceful for a good week while you were away. Coincedence? I think not. If you've got something against satchmo, deal with it without attempting to flout your ego all over the place. If you've some beef with satchmo from an experience with the Snarkpit, then keep it at the bloody Snarkpit.
No-one likes your self-obsessed, idiotic, attempted prophetic statements and platitudes.
The Hunter: They from the multiplayer component of the game I think.
Any user caught logging in as one of the spambots will be temporarily banned from TWHL.
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Long story short: don't do it.
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Long story short: don't do it.
Are you trying to spawn a medkit when the map starts?
How much influence is DX going to have on an OpenGL powered game?
A lot of these little things can be finalised when the majority of people have done their sections.
People still play CS 1.5?!
You know, TWHL was rather peaceful for a week or so...
Outdated graphics card drivers?
Brushed based objects can, yes.
You can put entities outside your main map, so long as they're sealed in by something. That's how teleports function.
You can put entities outside your main map, so long as they're sealed in by something. That's how teleports function.
You can always make up some stupid excuse as to why the player loses the weapons. Not exactly a huge difficulty.
Ok, I nearly have all the maps (got one more to go). We only had two Source entries, and I already know what one comprises of, so I'm not even going to bother taking a look at them.
As for the HL entries, I'm still updating HL1 at the moment (it's on 57% at the moment and moving fairly steadily, since it was 21% yesterday). I also have to go and seek out a wad file that Tetsu0 used (thanks for not supplying a link to it either, or including it in the BSP).
Should be able to take a look at the HL1 entries in a couple of days, with any luck.
As for the HL entries, I'm still updating HL1 at the moment (it's on 57% at the moment and moving fairly steadily, since it was 21% yesterday). I also have to go and seek out a wad file that Tetsu0 used (thanks for not supplying a link to it either, or including it in the BSP).
Should be able to take a look at the HL1 entries in a couple of days, with any luck.
Must be a code bug. I'll alert Alex to it when I see him next.
I say lose weapons but keep the suit.
Erm...
Ok, that's weird. The Source SDK should be there if you own a Source game: I assume you own the games legally? If you don't, well, you're screwed.
Ok, that's weird. The Source SDK should be there if you own a Source game: I assume you own the games legally? If you don't, well, you're screwed.
Welcome back.
You'll need the Source SDK, which you can download over Steam (Tools > Source SDK). This contains Hammer and a bunch of other tools.
You'll need the Source SDK, which you can download over Steam (Tools > Source SDK). This contains Hammer and a bunch of other tools.
Fast should work too.
Built the cubemaps?
Change the texture too.
Change the texture too.
If you've come from the HL1 mapping universe, you'll either get HL2 mapping, or you won't. I've seen many a great HL mapper who just cannot adapt to HL2 mapping.
As for tips, you'll want to try and realise what Source's limits are, just as you would for HL1. I started in HL2 mapping by making a really small map (an alleyway) and detailing the heck out of it. Because it was small, I was able to really push the detail aspect without it taking a huge amount of time.
Have a good look through the prop models avaliable to you. Prop models are a crucial part of Source mapping. Basic knowledge of what props are avaliable to you will help you, I assure you: you'll know what you can do, and you'll know that there's a prop there to help you.
As alex said, use inspiration. Try experimenting, but don't release anything. Your first few maps (unless you're damn talented) will be pretty junky/buggy, but they serve as a starting point nonetheless. Read up on Source mapping (check our Links page) for some ideas of what the Source engine can do (bumpmapping, HDR, etc).
As for tips, you'll want to try and realise what Source's limits are, just as you would for HL1. I started in HL2 mapping by making a really small map (an alleyway) and detailing the heck out of it. Because it was small, I was able to really push the detail aspect without it taking a huge amount of time.
Have a good look through the prop models avaliable to you. Prop models are a crucial part of Source mapping. Basic knowledge of what props are avaliable to you will help you, I assure you: you'll know what you can do, and you'll know that there's a prop there to help you.
As alex said, use inspiration. Try experimenting, but don't release anything. Your first few maps (unless you're damn talented) will be pretty junky/buggy, but they serve as a starting point nonetheless. Read up on Source mapping (check our Links page) for some ideas of what the Source engine can do (bumpmapping, HDR, etc).
Weird! I remember this bug cropping up ages ago. I also remember it being resolved ages ago, so I'm not entirely sure what's going with yours, Tetsu0.
Try taking a look at the VDC and seeing what turns up. I've never actually had that problem before, which is why it's so weird...
Try taking a look at the VDC and seeing what turns up. I've never actually had that problem before, which is why it's so weird...
The Source SDK should setup the directories for you. Open up the SDK and hit "Reset Game Configurations".
Also, are there any errors in the compile? Post the entire log.
(Moved thread to Source Engine forum)
Also, are there any errors in the compile? Post the entire log.
(Moved thread to Source Engine forum)
Hey guys: just wanted to confirm my involvement in this mod, despite my lack of action so far. I'm still in the stages of updating Half-Life (I formatted a while ago, backed up a bunch of GCFs onto 3 DVDs. One of those DVDs worked: the other partially worked, and the one with the most GCFs on it failed completely), so it'll be a little while until I can get cracking.
Yes they do...
We have had special mentions in the past, if you happened to look at previous compos.
I have absolutely no control over the competitions whatsoever.
We have had special mentions in the past, if you happened to look at previous compos.
I have absolutely no control over the competitions whatsoever.
Considering people couldn't be bothered to eve upload a joke map to get a place suggests something to me.
Competitions will now be postponed to a later date.
Competitions will now be postponed to a later date.
Great, grand total of 4 entries.
He already said he did, Bratty.
I imagine this is some sort of weird server problem: try testing it a different server if you can (try hosting it yourself, if your connection is decent enough, and get people to join).
I imagine this is some sort of weird server problem: try testing it a different server if you can (try hosting it yourself, if your connection is decent enough, and get people to join).
You might want to check out The Trenches, which'll give you some ideas.
Probably not the best advice, but try decompiling a map that has that feature and have a look at how they did it. As far as I know, you just use a couple of camera entities, which CS will then switch between when it needs to.
Elliott Smith - [Figure 8 - #09] - Easy Way Out
Who doesn't? 
Post your compile log: you may have overlooked something.