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A mod would need to be ground breaking for me to consider paying for it. Black Mesa was at least a total conversion, not to mention a remake of my favourite game of all time...
Prospekt raises serious issues with me. Sure, I can see that a lot of work has been done on some new particle system, and that's fine. But the models appear to be the same as retail, the level design looks bland and even the general location itself... I mean Nova Prospekt? Really? It was probably my least favourite location in HL2, which is my second least favourite game in the HL series.
It would be like charging for a HL1 mod set purely in Xen...
Prospekt raises serious issues with me. Sure, I can see that a lot of work has been done on some new particle system, and that's fine. But the models appear to be the same as retail, the level design looks bland and even the general location itself... I mean Nova Prospekt? Really? It was probably my least favourite location in HL2, which is my second least favourite game in the HL series.
It would be like charging for a HL1 mod set purely in Xen...
Anyone feel like voting for The Core for most anticipated mod award? It'd be lovely if you did.The poll is here.
TWHL Tower is mod of the week on the half life sub reddit
Alright i found a few free hours.I'd say that the safest bet would be to grab the zip of the latest version of SoHL, from pebs' link and amend the name in the liblist.gam file, as well as the other elements. The TWHL Tower file is below. A lot of it is just generic info, and things like version are for internal use I guess. Icon stuff is purely to make it look more 'complete' in the steam games list.
Can i have some help setting up this folder structure? I copied TWHL TOWER and i'm stripping out the resources.
What is the barebones requirement? It's been a while since i've done this
game "TWHL Tower"
url_info "http://twhl.info"
url_dl "http://twhl.info"
version "1.0"
hlversion "1101"
type "singleplayer_only"
startmap "twhl-lobby"
gamedll "dlls/spirit.dll"
cldll "1"
icon "twhlt" This adds the icon in the steam list, looks for two .tga files. In this case twhlt.tga and twhlt_big.tga, which are 16x16 and 32x32 pixels respectively.
You can make a sprite from a bitmap image using Sprite Wizard. Google that.
I don't think there is anywhere you can download sprites for gold source.
I don't think there is anywhere you can download sprites for gold source.
Yeah, this looks average at best. I would have maybe checked it out if it were a free mod, but I won't be paying for it when there are better, total conversions out there that are free.
I love the arrows pointing to the keys!!!, how are they done?It's just a simple env_sprite entity.
why is source such a no-no for you? Complex entity work is surely much easier in Source... so, I don't get itI just prefer the old school feel of Goldsource and I feel that it's much easier to create something unique. I've always rated HL1 way higher that HL2 and the episodes.
That's the beauty of it. A lot of the standard entities have some new fields, but you don't have to do anything with them.
The whole 'master' thing is a lot easier in Spirit for example. None of this trigger relay crap. Take my boarded doors in TWHL Tower. 3 breakables, all named 'plank' and one door with the master 'plank.' As long as 'plank' exists the door doesn't work. Break the boards and the door unlocks. So simple.
You've also go env_model, which just lets you place a model in your map. No cycler crap, and of course, lighting properties for brush entities. So if you have a block with a light texture, set it to a func_wall and you can make it flicker / toggle and so on.
One of my favourite things is the NPC control. You can chose different models and skins for every NPC. So if you have 4 grunt models, you can use them all together.
But yeah, otherwise, you can just stick to what you know.
The whole 'master' thing is a lot easier in Spirit for example. None of this trigger relay crap. Take my boarded doors in TWHL Tower. 3 breakables, all named 'plank' and one door with the master 'plank.' As long as 'plank' exists the door doesn't work. Break the boards and the door unlocks. So simple.
You've also go env_model, which just lets you place a model in your map. No cycler crap, and of course, lighting properties for brush entities. So if you have a block with a light texture, set it to a func_wall and you can make it flicker / toggle and so on.
One of my favourite things is the NPC control. You can chose different models and skins for every NPC. So if you have 4 grunt models, you can use them all together.
But yeah, otherwise, you can just stick to what you know.
Mod was covered by Valve News Network today, which is nice. Lo and behold, not a hint of lag on Jeff's floor...
My vote is Goldsource, even though I'm not not likely to enter.
Source is clearly superior, but demands a much larger amount of work to create something that doesn't resemble HL2.
Source is clearly superior, but demands a much larger amount of work to create something that doesn't resemble HL2.
Oh lordy... The distractions...
mods like Earth Special Forces, or Arrangement mod, or ParanoiaPFFT! :rly:
As long as there are people still modding Doom and Duke Nukem 3D, people will be modding for Goldsource engine.
I for one am still a massive user of the engine and there are plenty of communities across the net that feel the same. I think it will be a VERY long time before Goldsource modding is completely phased out.
I for one am still a massive user of the engine and there are plenty of communities across the net that feel the same. I think it will be a VERY long time before Goldsource modding is completely phased out.
Lovely pic. 
The feet in ankle socks at the top really pull it together
The feet in ankle socks at the top really pull it together
Your model pack just made me realise something... The textures the HD pack are completely fucked. I'm assuming they are the wrong way round or something. The Sleeve and hands are 64x64 in HD, and 256x256 in the original LD... Slow clap Valve.
Make sure you use the CS1.6 Background Maker. Save yourself the headache of doing it all manually.
Depends which version of Goldsource you're talking about. Steam backgrounds can go up to 1280 x 1024, possibly higher.
With WON I never tried anything higher than 1024x768.
With WON I never tried anything higher than 1024x768.
This is frustrating because I'm sure I've encountered this before. Having worked with MilkShape3D for model editing, I know that in the modelling app, the animation will show the character actually moving forward, whereas after they are compiled into .mdl files they run in place. This makes me think that it is related to something within the .QC file, but I can't check as I am at work. Gargh!
There are a few issues still remaining. One player has had a crash due to a model path issue which didn't come up before. I think I know which map to check.
I'm not in any particular hurry to get this patch out since I really need to knuckle down and make some progress on The Core. I'll be making notes from feedback however and will release a patch in the next couple of weeks
I'm not in any particular hurry to get this patch out since I really need to knuckle down and make some progress on The Core. I'll be making notes from feedback however and will release a patch in the next couple of weeks
Malle's map has been fixed now. I found the culprit.
Phillip from Run Think Shoot Live streamed tower! Go watch!
Phillip from Run Think Shoot Live streamed tower! Go watch!
Oh you bitch! 
How bizarre... I'll take a look.
Also, the MODDB page has had a stir of activity over the first day. 34 watchers, a bunch of comments and even got one from one of the ModDB staff.
Also, the MODDB page has had a stir of activity over the first day. 34 watchers, a bunch of comments and even got one from one of the ModDB staff.
Ah yeah, joints. Sorry, I got my words mixed up.
You just need the single base joint. If the model compiles then you've got everything you need. The position of that joint determines where the model gets it's lighting info from.
You just need the single base joint. If the model compiles then you've got everything you need. The position of that joint determines where the model gets it's lighting info from.
Sure thing. I'll add it to my list of fixes for tonight.
Yeah, as abbadon said, lighting on models is determined by the first bone of the model. On non animated prop models, this tends to be directly in the center.
This can cause unusual lighting on prop models, which is why I only ever use props for small objects and clutter in GoldSource. Larger objects just look unusual and it's not exactly nice to look at.
This can cause unusual lighting on prop models, which is why I only ever use props for small objects and clutter in GoldSource. Larger objects just look unusual and it's not exactly nice to look at.
Thanks! I can work on these tonight.
I noticed you added small helpful arrows to most of the pickups in the tower, but not to the keycards in lobby, tjb's and muzzleflash's floors.I can add these, except the lobby which was the first map to get an arrow...
jeffmod's assassin can still follow you thru the stairs and into the next floor. It's pretty hilariousD'oh! I stopped him opening the door but never actually clipped him from leaving the office! Thanks
- the first scientist in status reporting floor might have a missing or wrongly named action animation. check its scripted sequencesI think this is intentional?
- malle's floor still has some volume or startsound thing set to 2550 (should be 255)Trawled through the entities in the map but had no luck with this one. I'll take another look to see if I can crack it before v1.1 goes online.
although I really like how you made the entire floor more user-friendly
Audio has been rerecorded for the final release so that Urby isn't a liar. Thanks for the feedback guys.
I've set the release day for the 8th (Friday) on ModDB, but been in touch with Phillip at Run Think Shoot Live and offered him access a little earlier, simply because I'm getting more and more involved with his site at the moment, what with The Core and all that.
If he does a playthrough, I'll be sure to include it here so we can all see how he handles our maps.
Mu guess is not well.
I've set the release day for the 8th (Friday) on ModDB, but been in touch with Phillip at Run Think Shoot Live and offered him access a little earlier, simply because I'm getting more and more involved with his site at the moment, what with The Core and all that.
If he does a playthrough, I'll be sure to include it here so we can all see how he handles our maps.
Mu guess is not well.
Yeah, additive is the way to go with webs.
Yeah, you can just leave if you like. The idea was for the portal to appear after the chopper goes down. However, the apache is a lying bastard when it comes to triggers.
This way, the player can still get out if they really suck with rockets.
This way, the player can still get out if they really suck with rockets.
Oh, haha. I'll fix that before the FINAL release.
So, this project is nearly a year old now huh? Just kinda powering through to get this done now. Allow me to present the:
3rd of January, 2016 update post
I'll continue edit this post as I work on this, feel free to post below
Roof
UPDATE!
MODDB Page is now active! Follow to show your support (assuming you have an account...
Looking to get this released to the Map Vault, MODDB and Run Think Shoot Live before the weekend to get it out of my life!
Bye bye linky. You guys can play it again when it comes out officially.
3rd of January, 2016 update post
I'll continue edit this post as I work on this, feel free to post below
Roof
- Balance has shifted. Removed some grunts as this was nearly impossible on Hard, even when knowing the exact enemy placement
- Explosives access. Helicopter now requires a small backtrack to destroy.
- Began work on credit roll.
- Intro sequence with Urby, recorded, scripted and complete
- Increased quality of index board texture considerably
- Added Arrow sprite over keys as some could be easily missed.
- Edited buckets to prevent up-fuckery during compile.
- Autosaves added to each floor.
- Several textures quality increased.
- Added background image to menu.
- Added background track to menu.
- Added credits to titles.txt.
UPDATE!
MODDB Page is now active! Follow to show your support (assuming you have an account...
Looking to get this released to the Map Vault, MODDB and Run Think Shoot Live before the weekend to get it out of my life!
Bye bye linky. You guys can play it again when it comes out officially.
I really need to learn blender properly.
The number of units in hammer are directly related to the resolution of the image. The average crate size is 64x64 units, and so, most crate textures are 64x64 pixels.
Basically, if your door is 112 units high and 64 units wide, then the texture should be the same in pixels (112x64) or if you want higher quality textures, double it. (224x128 pixels)
Basically, if your door is 112 units high and 64 units wide, then the texture should be the same in pixels (112x64) or if you want higher quality textures, double it. (224x128 pixels)
By latest version, I assume you mean CS6? In which case, that's not the latest version.
Did you test to see if the code compiled successfully BEFORE you made any changes? If it did, you've likely messed up some formatting somewhere, e.g. accidentally added a comma or something... If not then it's a deeper issue, either concerning the code or your software.
Dr.Orange just told you exactly what you need to do and posted links to both the source code and the most in depth tutorial there is...
If that doesn't make it easy enough for you then you'd better learn to love the orange HUD.
If that doesn't make it easy enough for you then you'd better learn to love the orange HUD.
Um... no thanks.
Never expected this game to effect me the way it has. Grabbed all the DLC last night... I even bought the soundtrack...
I'd be well up for a TWHL Tourney.
I'd be well up for a TWHL Tourney.
I skipped Windows 8, but I'd say even coming from Windows 7, it's a worthy update. Works like a charm for me.
Same thing happened in Jurassic Park Trespasser. The first game I played with a full physics system. It was pretty open world as well, way ahead of its time. 3D objects would become sprites at a certain distance. That's an example of getting it very wrong though. It would happen at like, twenty metres.
Like the back row alien grunts in the "bad" ending of Half-LifeI think that was purely for optimization in the late 90s. You wouldn't need to do that these days. It never looked great.
Just NPC's, dead or alive as far as I recall
You couldn't take a func_pushable from one map to the next for example.
You couldn't take a func_pushable from one map to the next for example.
I used to love OpFlash. Played it exclusively for about a year, just messing with the mission editor. 
You can use the trigger_transition entity.
This will only carry over entities that are within it when the level change occurs.
This will only carry over entities that are within it when the level change occurs.
Eek, not a fan of the sprites to be honest. I prefer making things as best I can with brushes. Then again, it's not my project, so I'll be over here, shutting up.
I was just pissing about in GTA Online when we crossed into Christmas Eve... and it started snowing.
I didn't even need to buy this snow, it just happened. For free! Like every other expansion in GTA Online to date.
cough EA Games, take note cough
cough EA Games, take note cough
One thing you can also try in Wally, is to change the 255th colour in the palette to something else entirely, like solid green.
Then, if the image doesn't change, you know that the texture isn't actually using the 255th colour. Then, simply use the fill tool in Wally to ensure that the 255th colour is used. Then change it back to solid blue.
Then, if the image doesn't change, you know that the texture isn't actually using the 255th colour. Then, simply use the fill tool in Wally to ensure that the 255th colour is used. Then change it back to solid blue.
Sounds as though you've done everything right... Just to confirm though, you say that the colour value in Wally is definitely 0,0,255? I would assume if the original BMP was saved at 256 colours then it should be fine, but Wally can be... odd.
Other than that, I can't really think of anything else without seeing the files.
Other than that, I can't really think of anything else without seeing the files.