Yeah Crollo, too bad this site doesn't have a Site Comments and Suggestions subforum. We really need one.
*facepalm
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I think it has to deal with a faulty vis leaf?
Maybe try fixing that with a hint brush :).
Maybe try fixing that with a hint brush :).
Yeah the title of the thread is UDK Mapping tips.
It is not useless at all. I use it all the time when I need some precise copy-pasting.
I already tried that :).
Idiocracy
Man this film is not good in any way except one thing: it's a good reference when talking about where the human race is heading to. Sure, it presents the exaggerated part of things, but when you stand and think about our present situation, when you think about how many idiots exist this day( and not everyone is to blame, but mainly parents who neglect the importance of education), that's when I start to worry.
I'm worried that learning is a process that begins to be more and more ignored, and most of the time it's appreciated just for the sake of making money using it. It's not supposed to be like this. Think of the past scientists who helped the human knowledge out of pleasure.
One just has to go on "yahoo answers", a virtual world where common sense is a thing of the past(well not entirely, but it's just an example where you can find lots of illiterate people). It just shows how lazy our brains have become.
And now think about quantum computers: when they will appear( and this is not too far away in the future), AI will practically replace any need of human thinking. Computers will resolve problems and scientists will not be needed anymore. Perhaps artists, but where will artist be heading to without culture?
What goes up must come down eh? Have a look at the history. IF we continue like this, the "end of the world" is really a plausible idea, generated by the human race itself, not by some natural disaster.
TL;DR (a bit of irony here):
I now truly understand the importance of education and I'm sad that so many people laugh in front of it.
Man this film is not good in any way except one thing: it's a good reference when talking about where the human race is heading to. Sure, it presents the exaggerated part of things, but when you stand and think about our present situation, when you think about how many idiots exist this day( and not everyone is to blame, but mainly parents who neglect the importance of education), that's when I start to worry.
I'm worried that learning is a process that begins to be more and more ignored, and most of the time it's appreciated just for the sake of making money using it. It's not supposed to be like this. Think of the past scientists who helped the human knowledge out of pleasure.
One just has to go on "yahoo answers", a virtual world where common sense is a thing of the past(well not entirely, but it's just an example where you can find lots of illiterate people). It just shows how lazy our brains have become.
And now think about quantum computers: when they will appear( and this is not too far away in the future), AI will practically replace any need of human thinking. Computers will resolve problems and scientists will not be needed anymore. Perhaps artists, but where will artist be heading to without culture?
What goes up must come down eh? Have a look at the history. IF we continue like this, the "end of the world" is really a plausible idea, generated by the human race itself, not by some natural disaster.
TL;DR (a bit of irony here):
I now truly understand the importance of education and I'm sad that so many people laugh in front of it.
I have time for a praying when I go to bed, so why waste my time then... I anyway fall asleep 2 seconds after I'm finished.
Archie and Pepper have a really busy schedule. Unfortunately for me, if I'm going to go to the college I want, I have to move in that city. It's a 100 km distance from my place, and the train makes it in almost 3 hours. I really hate our rail networks. Trains are fucking slow(like stopping in every station wasn't enough).
Also, when I go by train somewhere and it's morning, I'm falling asleep pretty soon, I'm a total wreck in some mornings.
Also, when I go by train somewhere and it's morning, I'm falling asleep pretty soon, I'm a total wreck in some mornings.
School morning:
1. While(time_passed<=15min){
3. Get up. This needs determination.
4. Go fix and eat breakfast. Usually some scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, bread, butter, tomatoes, cucumbers. After, drink a cup of 70 %milk/ 30% coffee.
5. Go to the bathroom.
6. Dress up.
7. Put on the shoes and the bag.
8. Take off to school.
If it's not a school day then...
Potatis, what about a school day? Or it isn't the case for you?
1. While(time_passed<=15min){
wake_up();
turn_alarm_off();
pause(2min);}3. Get up. This needs determination.
4. Go fix and eat breakfast. Usually some scrambled eggs with cheese, bacon, bread, butter, tomatoes, cucumbers. After, drink a cup of 70 %milk/ 30% coffee.
5. Go to the bathroom.
6. Dress up.
7. Put on the shoes and the bag.
8. Take off to school.
If it's not a school day then...
1. Wake up. Maybe.I never turn on my pc in a school day morning btw. I don't have time :.
Potatis, what about a school day? Or it isn't the case for you?
That's what im saying, Striker.Your post didn't show up when I wrote. Actually, we kinda posted in the same time.
I thought Rimrook made the model :.
It's sort of an evil smile actually.
Are those shadows coming from props? If yes, that might be the problem. You should add the "-staticproppolys" and "-staticproplighting" parameters to vrad.exe. It'll make the compiling time longer, but vrad.exe will now calculate the shadows from the actual polygons instead of the collision mesh and the props will be properly lit.
Unbreakable's, you mean. I lol'd because at first I didn't know how the car could be happy until I observed :).
Idk if vrad has some reflectivity or bouncing parameters, but you could try this.
Btw, does your compiler work fine? I mean, vrad.exe never halts?
Btw, does your compiler work fine? I mean, vrad.exe never halts?
The Machinist
I've seen quite a lot of movies until now, and some horror(or psychological) might have scared me. This one though left me with a rather bizarre fear of my own mind. I'm thinking whether if too much awareness of myself and my actions can actually damage my sanity, because I have a cruel conscience sometimes too. This one actually makes me pursue the ability to have lucid dreaming, and ask some questions to my subconscious.
Blood Diamond
I enjoyed the movie, and I liked Leonardo's South African accent(constantly adding "uh" to any lines). Basically, the diamond is either a way of making lots of money and gaining power, a path of salvation and a... path of salvation. Though the first path of salvation is a selfish one. The second one is the true, the needed one and so this films transmits the message that the good wins over the evil. That's how I see it at least.
Children of Men
The plot is quite probable, but not around all the Earth. In the western countries maybe. This film is such a slap to our mind which takes everything for granted these days and we consider ourselves immune, at least until a disease strikes, at which point we beg for healthiness. Reminds of radiation, all the shit we're used to eat but our organism hasn't evolved to efficiently accept it, unnatural ways of living etc.
I've seen quite a lot of movies until now, and some horror(or psychological) might have scared me. This one though left me with a rather bizarre fear of my own mind. I'm thinking whether if too much awareness of myself and my actions can actually damage my sanity, because I have a cruel conscience sometimes too. This one actually makes me pursue the ability to have lucid dreaming, and ask some questions to my subconscious.
Blood Diamond
I enjoyed the movie, and I liked Leonardo's South African accent(constantly adding "uh" to any lines). Basically, the diamond is either a way of making lots of money and gaining power, a path of salvation and a... path of salvation. Though the first path of salvation is a selfish one. The second one is the true, the needed one and so this films transmits the message that the good wins over the evil. That's how I see it at least.
Children of Men
The plot is quite probable, but not around all the Earth. In the western countries maybe. This film is such a slap to our mind which takes everything for granted these days and we consider ourselves immune, at least until a disease strikes, at which point we beg for healthiness. Reminds of radiation, all the shit we're used to eat but our organism hasn't evolved to efficiently accept it, unnatural ways of living etc.
No. (Of course there is, how could you miss the "SOURCE" label on the bar to the left?)*slapping my face
Are there any source models there?
Ok. Please add a Penguinboy moodbar to TWHL then :D.
Nice, forums suggestions are ignored but on the shoutbox it's fine:
Skals: for gods sake can we please get less space in our pm boxes 12:44Oh look, I asked this on the forums 2 days ago:
Penguinboy No. 12:54
Penguinboy Now you can have 10 PM's. Don't say I never do anything for you.
Also, will you please increase the limit of PMs? Let's say, 100. Actually, as long as I'm asking, why don't we go for a cool infinity? The 20 PMs is rather pointless, it doesn't occupy much space.Thanks anyway.
You're looking for Dynamic Materials with Proxies ;).
Please make a double rainbow.
Try selecting the whole map, copy, then paste it into another map. The invisible entities should not exist anymore.
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Try copying the entire map (manually, not with the select area tool) into a new map, and saving it as the old one. Might work.Uhm... ok. I didn't see that :D.
Perhaps your model you're trying to use is not in the game directory?
Are you sure you're using the correct entity?( prop_detail instead of prop_static?)
Are you sure you're using the correct entity?( prop_detail instead of prop_static?)
And how am I late? this forum was on the front page strider...Talking about being late on these forums, I've always hated the expiration of threads after 3 months. At least make the bump feature functional, not having to contact an admin whenever we want to bump a thread.
Also, will you please increase the limit of PMs? Let's say, 100. Actually, as long as I'm asking, why don't we go for a cool infinity? The 20 PMs is rather pointless, it doesn't occupy much space.
Yes it is. Since TWHL is practically a family(we're kinda used to talking together around here), adding a bit of fun won't hurt anyone. I bet a few "likes" or even "dislikes" would bring a a little smile on someone's face.
It's just about those little pleasures that make life great. They are ignored by most of us.
The real problem is not clogging up the interface. I like how TWHL is still clean. But an intelligent TWHL4 design can permit a few funny additions.
It's just about those little pleasures that make life great. They are ignored by most of us.
The real problem is not clogging up the interface. I like how TWHL is still clean. But an intelligent TWHL4 design can permit a few funny additions.
I think if you read again you'll figure it out.
Well, I can do that but I loose some functionality the train offered me :. I hope standing in a func_brush cage parented to a func_rotating won't make it stop.
I believe Huntey had a dream... a foggy dream... when he started posting videos and images online with him.
And somebody whispered...
Prepare for unforeseen consequences!
[EDIT] 2 Storks settled on a tower near my block, and I made a series of photos. All of them suck, though. Seems like photos from that extreme angle don't look pretty.
Anyway, I noticed that in a photo one of the storks was watching me very... weirdly. It gives me the shivers.
And somebody whispered...
Prepare for unforeseen consequences!
[EDIT] 2 Storks settled on a tower near my block, and I made a series of photos. All of them suck, though. Seems like photos from that extreme angle don't look pretty.
Anyway, I noticed that in a photo one of the storks was watching me very... weirdly. It gives me the shivers.
Zeeba-G is an architect, what do you expect.
Also, did you include your foot intentionally? Its presence in the image makes it a bit hilarious :D.
Also, did you include your foot intentionally? Its presence in the image makes it a bit hilarious :D.
The up and down movement is optionally, I'm specifically trying to get rid of the spasms.
Captain Terror, if I don't check the HL1 flag, the train will be blocked just by me standing in it(I wrote this in my post).
Captain Terror, if I don't check the HL1 flag, the train will be blocked just by me standing in it(I wrote this in my post).
Yes, stojke, isn't it obvious it's gonna be bumped if it's a cage? Did you read through my post?
Please, let's not derail from what I'm actually asking help for. These are secondary issues that can be discussed after I resolve the first one.
Please, let's not derail from what I'm actually asking help for. These are secondary issues that can be discussed after I resolve the first one.
It doesn't require only to spin. I will have slight up and down movement as well. And I might need more complex movements than what a func_rotating could offer.
I come with another problem that I can't seem to resolve, but this time hopefully it's not about errors(not that I resolved the problem from the last thread with vrad.exe ...).
I have a func_tracktrain which is set to travel along a circular path, made from path_tracks. The issue I'm confronting with is that, instead of having a nice, smooth direction of traveling, the train travels like it has a spasm at every path_track. It suddenly tries to change its orientation in the opposite direction for a fraction of a second before adjusting to the correct one, when it should adjust softly.
Here's what I'm trying to say:
Here's how I set the func_tracktrain.
Flags
I've tried everything I know, even making the path smoother by doubling the path_tracks, but it only makes it worse.
As an alternative, I copied the properties of the train(well, not really a train, more of a cage really), pasted them to a "plate" under the train, and made the actual train a func_rotating. Now the func_rotating is parented to the train which also has the Fixed Orientation checked.
But this is a hard issue of trying to figure out what speed should the func_rotating have so the "train" constantly faces it's direction(and the result is the expected: super smooth moving) and when the rotation should start, so it's in sync with the train plate.
Add to that that it's meant to be done dynamically( the train is supposed to be startedstopped in-game by a lever). Add another problem: func_rotating entities get blocked by players standing on them...
I have a func_tracktrain which is set to travel along a circular path, made from path_tracks. The issue I'm confronting with is that, instead of having a nice, smooth direction of traveling, the train travels like it has a spasm at every path_track. It suddenly tries to change its orientation in the opposite direction for a fraction of a second before adjusting to the correct one, when it should adjust softly.
Here's what I'm trying to say:
Flags
-No user control (I'm using a lever attached to the train to startstop)
-HL1 train( I found that without this option, the moving of the train is continuously blocked just by the player standing in it)I've tried everything I know, even making the path smoother by doubling the path_tracks, but it only makes it worse.
As an alternative, I copied the properties of the train(well, not really a train, more of a cage really), pasted them to a "plate" under the train, and made the actual train a func_rotating. Now the func_rotating is parented to the train which also has the Fixed Orientation checked.
But this is a hard issue of trying to figure out what speed should the func_rotating have so the "train" constantly faces it's direction(and the result is the expected: super smooth moving) and when the rotation should start, so it's in sync with the train plate.
Add to that that it's meant to be done dynamically( the train is supposed to be startedstopped in-game by a lever). Add another problem: func_rotating entities get blocked by players standing on them...
And no, I didn't get and still don't get your point. I just really wanted to clarify my homosexuality when opportune was highestYou're so gay...when you speak like that.
You ninja blocked my edit!
I found the link, it was a post on my blog: Some test pictures with Nokia 6500 slide. They don't have any special composition(didn't know much about photography at the time, and I surely wasn't inspired to learn with such a 'casual' equipment), but they do showcase what they can be done even with a shitty camera, that has autofocus(it was a pain in the ass to get the focus right, no manual :D).
Also, thank you for you appreciations. I'm about to hit 20gb in my photo archive(but it includes some videos here and there). Most of my photos turn up ugly though. So, I'm pretty 'selective', if you want :P.
I found the link, it was a post on my blog: Some test pictures with Nokia 6500 slide. They don't have any special composition(didn't know much about photography at the time, and I surely wasn't inspired to learn with such a 'casual' equipment), but they do showcase what they can be done even with a shitty camera, that has autofocus(it was a pain in the ass to get the focus right, no manual :D).
Also, thank you for you appreciations. I'm about to hit 20gb in my photo archive(but it includes some videos here and there). Most of my photos turn up ugly though. So, I'm pretty 'selective', if you want :P.
If Striker enters then it wouldn't be much of a competition. Would be fun though.I don't understand. You've just shown us the "pro photographer-cheap camera" situation, and you are afraid of me participating? I'm just doing this for fun, I'm not very advanced. Actually I still consider myself a beginner, not even mid-level or something. Even now I only follow simple rules like the rule of thirds, or intentional inclination of the camera.
I think you are more than capable of making some good looking photographs. I don't have the link right now, but I would want to show you some photos I took with the camera that luckily had a focusing lens, on a phone I had in the past, the Nokia 6500 slide.
DiscoStu, somebody already suggested him to try getting outside and making some photos. I am absolutely sure that even in the most boring city you'd still find something to make a photograph of, especially if you can do so in your house.
I'd also appreciate some critics on some of my photos too.
I'd also appreciate some critics on some of my photos too.
Are you sure they were russians? 'Beton' is in romanian :.
It is also commonly use to describe "cool" things. Beautiful girls?
They look "beton"!
It is also commonly use to describe "cool" things. Beautiful girls?
They look "beton"!
Do you speak russian?
"Skahtchiahv" ?
I like the camera one Crollo. It has a vintage look.
I'm sorry, have anyone noticed news like these?
And then this.
It might be a childish presumption, but do you feel the connection?
I have a bit of fear, although I'm skeptical. I had a thought about interesting myself where I could buy some potassium iodide, but uhm, I feel it's exagerated to think about this right now. And about a safe shelter against nuclear blasts, the only good basement I know is literally flooded with shit, and there are some caves, but they are 2-3 km from here.
And then this.
It might be a childish presumption, but do you feel the connection?
I have a bit of fear, although I'm skeptical. I had a thought about interesting myself where I could buy some potassium iodide, but uhm, I feel it's exagerated to think about this right now. And about a safe shelter against nuclear blasts, the only good basement I know is literally flooded with shit, and there are some caves, but they are 2-3 km from here.
I should add that with the current forum activity you may as well extend the deadline to a year
Ok, very simple question:
Where do you guys keep the path for the vmfs?
Sorry for double post.
[EDIT] Nevermind, I changed the path from within sourcesdk_content to another folder, but it still doesn't work. Vrad.exe still crashes. Even on simple maps. And I reinstalled SourceSDK. And I tried setting different compatibility modes. It just refuses to work :(.
Where do you guys keep the path for the vmfs?
Sorry for double post.
[EDIT] Nevermind, I changed the path from within sourcesdk_content to another folder, but it still doesn't work. Vrad.exe still crashes. Even on simple maps. And I reinstalled SourceSDK. And I tried setting different compatibility modes. It just refuses to work :(.
Nothing helps it work. I deleted Source SDK :x. I had enough.
Reinstalling now.
[EDIT] Wow. That worked. I"m posting here the full compile log just in case this was a one-time luck compile.
Curiously, I have no errors. I even checked on the Interlopers error page.
[EDIT2] Nevermind the log. I was right, that was a lucky compile. The difference is that now it "properly" crashes. Windows displays the error box message and then hl2 launches displaying a fullbright map.
Absolutely wonderful.
[EDIT3] Made a 'simple' map: A torus within a box. Vrad.exe crashed.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT
[EDIT4] Found this external compiler. I'm going to try it. Seems like an updated software(last update 31st March 2011).I hope it works.
Minor edit(yeah,I know, lots of edits): Hah, I found a "twhl.jpg" file inside the archive of this program. It's gotta be somebody we know :D.
Reinstalling now.
[EDIT] Wow. That worked. I"m posting here the full compile log just in case this was a one-time luck compile.
Curiously, I have no errors. I even checked on the Interlopers error page.
[EDIT2] Nevermind the log. I was right, that was a lucky compile. The difference is that now it "properly" crashes. Windows displays the error box message and then hl2 launches displaying a fullbright map.
Absolutely wonderful.
[EDIT3] Made a 'simple' map: A torus within a box. Vrad.exe crashed.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT
[EDIT4] Found this external compiler. I'm going to try it. Seems like an updated software(last update 31st March 2011).I hope it works.
Minor edit(yeah,I know, lots of edits): Hah, I found a "twhl.jpg" file inside the archive of this program. It's gotta be somebody we know :D.
I have images as old as 2008 uploaded there and they're still online.
The only regrettable thing about imageshack is that they aren't making an Europe server.
The only regrettable thing about imageshack is that they aren't making an Europe server.
There's always been a question gravitating in my mind: after storing so many images, having them linked to lots of sites, what if the imagehosting site goes bankrupt or the servers fail?
I've been using imageshack for 4 years. Haven't had a problem since.
DiscoStu I don't know what's your technical problem, but have you tried using a proxy?
DiscoStu I don't know what's your technical problem, but have you tried using a proxy?