@JeffMOD
Pseudo-3D? I'm not sure what that is, but I guess it's the 2.5D feature of DOOM, because it was essentially 2.5D, but rendered as 3D.
There will be hidden areas if I make them fit into the map (and probably I will, such as a mini-cinema).
No filtering? Maybe if you turn on Software mode.
Sector-based lighting? Heh, GoldSource doesn't probably support that natively, however I could convert each "sector" to a func_wall, and then control their minimum light level. But no.
What I really meant by the mentioned method, was actually this: "every floor; different wall texture".
It implies that for every new floor/sector, there has to be a different wall or floor texture for each floor.
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@DiscoStu
If you refer to my map, ts_untergrund is not a map for CS, but rather for TS, another great Half-Life mod.
And that's the exact reason why I'm putting so many func_breakables in there, so you can have more fun when you kill an enemy in-air, and then the enemy's body falls into the fragile crates, and breaks them. And of course, bullet time!
But, this will be the first map of mine to have a port to other GoldSrc games, so it's:
-25% for The Specialists,
-25% for Half-Life,
-25% for Counter-Strike,
-and 25% for Sven Co-op if it gets a port.
If you refer to my map, ts_untergrund is not a map for CS, but rather for TS, another great Half-Life mod.
And that's the exact reason why I'm putting so many func_breakables in there, so you can have more fun when you kill an enemy in-air, and then the enemy's body falls into the fragile crates, and breaks them. And of course, bullet time!
But, this will be the first map of mine to have a port to other GoldSrc games, so it's:
-25% for The Specialists,
-25% for Half-Life,
-25% for Counter-Strike,
-and 25% for Sven Co-op if it gets a port.
@23-down
Don't worry about the repetitive textures, I'm going for the method used in the first DOOM games.
In fact, here's some more screenshots:
And when a lot of it is broken:
And a realistic approach to light bulbs:
Behold! The latest and greatest lightbulb tech!
Shoot one, and it's off until it re-spawns
Don't worry about the repetitive textures, I'm going for the method used in the first DOOM games.
In fact, here's some more screenshots:
Shoot one, and it's off until it re-spawns
This part, the U-turn, is mostly complete.
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When you switch from GoldSrc/Source/IdTech2 to Unreal, it is very hard.
Because Unreal doesn't use brushes, but rather depends on carving. Every room is carved into the space. You know, "subtractive" space. GoldSrc is "additive" space.
Now, talking about other engines, I'd recommend CryEngine 1. It is sure hard as hell, it was to me, but it's so powerful, and runs well on old PCs. Luckily, I started writing my "Tutorial Center" for it, so everyone can easily learn each part of it.
I mean, it is very hard, that's why you should not waste much time learning how it works, I mean there's scripting, and no Half-Life brushes. At least there's no leaks in CE.
About the compiling issues, I use J.A.C.K, and the VHLT compiling tools. Never gave me a problem.
Because Unreal doesn't use brushes, but rather depends on carving. Every room is carved into the space. You know, "subtractive" space. GoldSrc is "additive" space.
Now, talking about other engines, I'd recommend CryEngine 1. It is sure hard as hell, it was to me, but it's so powerful, and runs well on old PCs. Luckily, I started writing my "Tutorial Center" for it, so everyone can easily learn each part of it.
I mean, it is very hard, that's why you should not waste much time learning how it works, I mean there's scripting, and no Half-Life brushes. At least there's no leaks in CE.
About the compiling issues, I use J.A.C.K, and the VHLT compiling tools. Never gave me a problem.
After typing in the angles into Pitch Yaw Roll (like 90 45 0) press Enter on your keyboard.
If the problem is still there, then turning off SmartEdit mode could help, maybe...
And if that doesn't work either, then check the .fgd file you're using. Who knows, it might have predefined angles (but the chance for that is 0.1%).
If you're mapping for GoldSRC, then you can switch to Hammer 3.4 and the 3.5.2 Beta, to see if it makes any difference.
And if none of that works, either wait for new answers, or switch to a new editor (for GoldSRC, use either Sledge Editor or J.A.C.K, and for Source you can use QuArK).
If the problem is still there, then turning off SmartEdit mode could help, maybe...
And if that doesn't work either, then check the .fgd file you're using. Who knows, it might have predefined angles (but the chance for that is 0.1%).
If you're mapping for GoldSRC, then you can switch to Hammer 3.4 and the 3.5.2 Beta, to see if it makes any difference.
And if none of that works, either wait for new answers, or switch to a new editor (for GoldSRC, use either Sledge Editor or J.A.C.K, and for Source you can use QuArK).
___That's how I think so. But upon the headcrab's death, a new entity should spawn (meat_headcrab) right next to it, so the player can pick it up.
Then the player would carry the entity (in their inventory), and find a nearby func_fireplace, or func_furnace, they can both be either point entities or brush entities, or both (4 entities in total, if both).
Then there would need to be an energy source for the func_furnace, which can be electric, or one which uses anything that's flammable. As for func_fireplace, you could light the trunks somehow, probably with a tool_lighter, tool_matches or a weapon_laserpistol.
Man, if this idea ever gets realized, it's going to be the best example of GoldSource's timelessness. Let's see, that's 8 possible entities, 3 at least, if we're going to just make one from each mentioned category (meat, furnace, energy source/tool).
Edit: And then we should consider if the headcrab is poisonous, or does the meat have any effects. For example, a normal, cooked headcrab meat would give the player 10 health, or 10 food points (if we include the hunger bar), which would be used to regenerate health partially.
And then a poisonous headcrab's meat is very likely to give the player a bit of nausea, and a loss of 10 health.
And an overgrown headcrab's meat (assuming there is one) would have better attributes than normal headcrab meat. But leaving all that on the ground for 20 minutes, uncooked, untouched, would make the meat rotten, which would then cause a loss of 15 health if eaten.
Then the player would carry the entity (in their inventory), and find a nearby func_fireplace, or func_furnace, they can both be either point entities or brush entities, or both (4 entities in total, if both).
Then there would need to be an energy source for the func_furnace, which can be electric, or one which uses anything that's flammable. As for func_fireplace, you could light the trunks somehow, probably with a tool_lighter, tool_matches or a weapon_laserpistol.
Man, if this idea ever gets realized, it's going to be the best example of GoldSource's timelessness. Let's see, that's 8 possible entities, 3 at least, if we're going to just make one from each mentioned category (meat, furnace, energy source/tool).
Edit: And then we should consider if the headcrab is poisonous, or does the meat have any effects. For example, a normal, cooked headcrab meat would give the player 10 health, or 10 food points (if we include the hunger bar), which would be used to regenerate health partially.
And then a poisonous headcrab's meat is very likely to give the player a bit of nausea, and a loss of 10 health.
And an overgrown headcrab's meat (assuming there is one) would have better attributes than normal headcrab meat. But leaving all that on the ground for 20 minutes, uncooked, untouched, would make the meat rotten, which would then cause a loss of 15 health if eaten.
Some of this is easily possible, like monsters re-spawning, and the teleportation wall.
However, exchanging points into weapons and even items? Every player should have a value of how many points they have, which shouldn't be very hard via coding? But in mapping, that's probably impossible.
Now, gathering minerals should also require a new entity/ new entities (mineral_salt, mineral_sugar etc.).
But overall, this is a GOOD idea =D
Imagine traveling to Xen, beating the poop out of Big Momma, and then going to another planet, infested with other aliens. Did you mention cooking headcrabs?
Well, the idea revolves around space travel, and then you would also need new NPCs if you want it to be fun. Coding the NPCs could be simply copying the zombie code, or perhaps any NPC's code, or you could add new NPCs almost from scratch.
Then, you should need new weapons, like plasma guns etc.
But, keep all that in mind for the Episode 2. For the first version of the mod, I suggest finishing it without new NPCs and weapons.
However, exchanging points into weapons and even items? Every player should have a value of how many points they have, which shouldn't be very hard via coding? But in mapping, that's probably impossible.
Now, gathering minerals should also require a new entity/ new entities (mineral_salt, mineral_sugar etc.).
But overall, this is a GOOD idea =D
Imagine traveling to Xen, beating the poop out of Big Momma, and then going to another planet, infested with other aliens. Did you mention cooking headcrabs?
Well, the idea revolves around space travel, and then you would also need new NPCs if you want it to be fun. Coding the NPCs could be simply copying the zombie code, or perhaps any NPC's code, or you could add new NPCs almost from scratch.
Then, you should need new weapons, like plasma guns etc.
But, keep all that in mind for the Episode 2. For the first version of the mod, I suggest finishing it without new NPCs and weapons.
I decided to take some photos of the countryside, and it doesn't look so bad, in fact it reminds me of Far Cry 3 or 4.
And of course, this would make a good map:
I also took a few photos for making textures, you know, but I think you already saw the most of them.
I also took 3 panoramas, but that won't fit here.
I also took 3 panoramas, but that won't fit here.
@vodka95
Don't trash that hard work because of a small, tiny error. You probably made the piano too smooth, or perhaps you resized using the selection tool, so some vertices went off-grid.
Or maybe you just applied Null textures by accident.
Don't trash that hard work because of a small, tiny error. You probably made the piano too smooth, or perhaps you resized using the selection tool, so some vertices went off-grid.
Or maybe you just applied Null textures by accident.
I wonder if there is a program which edits the waypoints, but externally, instead of in-game.
I think that waypoints etc. are configured via the console.
In other words, be prepared for heavy work...
I think that waypoints etc. are configured via the console.
In other words, be prepared for heavy work...
Guess which multi_manager sets off...
Hi. The title seems to be too long so it was clipped by TWHL. Anyways, can you please write the full title again?
Well, you taught me some things, why shouldn't I do the same?
And, the controllable teleport... It does require a multisource, which is the Master of the teleport entrance entity (which is a trigger_teleport, I think).
A func_button maybe controls the multisource on/off, and so does the teleport.
A func_button maybe controls the multisource on/off, and so does the teleport.
Well, I can answer how to setup the door:
One game_counter is triggered 5 times, and once it is, the doors are either unlocked or activated.
It simply works that the 5 triggers target the game_counter, and the game_counter targets the door.
Make sure you set Initial Value to 0, and Limit Value to your number of triggrs, i.t.c. 5.
One game_counter is triggered 5 times, and once it is, the doors are either unlocked or activated.
It simply works that the 5 triggers target the game_counter, and the game_counter targets the door.
Make sure you set Initial Value to 0, and Limit Value to your number of triggrs, i.t.c. 5.
I'm not sure, but it's probably the capital city.
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I hope you're not telling that to me, because I'm just helping others understand what this guy said.
Although, I would say that DOTA 2 tools really are specific for themselves.
Let's just wait until the FPS version of Source 2 comes out/becomes heard of.
Although, I would say that DOTA 2 tools really are specific for themselves.
Let's just wait until the FPS version of Source 2 comes out/becomes heard of.
A long line of buses.
I understood most of what he said:
Valve's inventor left the company in January 2016, did you forget that? We can't expect the next Half-Life game because he is old, and he's also ill, that's why we can't expect its release. Please pay some respect to Valve. I think there are no newer releases than Half-Life 2. Please use another engine like Unreal Engine 4.9 / 5.0 or other so we can continue with other engines. But please don't revert to the old Half-Life (GoldSRC) engine.
Do you know who remade Half-Life 2? For example: City 17 to Unreal Engine 4.9 / 5.0 because it looks very realistic, along with the grass on the ground like in real life. That is why Valve Software can not get a chance t develop a good and a stable engine. I surely think Half-Life 3 has stopped development. No, Half-Life 3 won't come out. We'll only have Half-Life 2 and its Source engine.
Source 2 looks like Dragon World or Age of Empire 3 with a rotating camera view. Source 2 is not built for single player. Tiled map versions only look like 2D tiled maps but with a rotating camera view.
Huff... puff... can't... I'm too tired of translating. I think I should become his "Understand-inator 4000", who makes everything understandable.
Valve's inventor left the company in January 2016, did you forget that? We can't expect the next Half-Life game because he is old, and he's also ill, that's why we can't expect its release. Please pay some respect to Valve. I think there are no newer releases than Half-Life 2. Please use another engine like Unreal Engine 4.9 / 5.0 or other so we can continue with other engines. But please don't revert to the old Half-Life (GoldSRC) engine.
Do you know who remade Half-Life 2? For example: City 17 to Unreal Engine 4.9 / 5.0 because it looks very realistic, along with the grass on the ground like in real life. That is why Valve Software can not get a chance t develop a good and a stable engine. I surely think Half-Life 3 has stopped development. No, Half-Life 3 won't come out. We'll only have Half-Life 2 and its Source engine.
Source 2 looks like Dragon World or Age of Empire 3 with a rotating camera view. Source 2 is not built for single player. Tiled map versions only look like 2D tiled maps but with a rotating camera view.
Huff... puff... can't... I'm too tired of translating. I think I should become his "Understand-inator 4000", who makes everything understandable.
Because this is on the Source engine, I am a bit of a noob at mapping for it.
Now, here are images of the entity setup which mimics the one from the original map:
As you can see, I've got a few func_train brushes to act as moving terrain, like the Opposing Force osprey ride. So, a 3D skybox isn't going to work here, I'm afraid.
Above the player spawn is a helicopter, and there's a prop_physics wagon below it (I will attach the two with ropes). Don't ask why, it's for the style, and the comedy.
And of course, there's an automatic startup system there, which has a logic_auto to trigger the terrain, music and the env_fade entity.
I'm asking this because I'm only a mapper for 1.5 years now, and I haven't fully developed that "sense" for mapping.
Now, here are images of the entity setup which mimics the one from the original map:
As you can see, I've got a few func_train brushes to act as moving terrain, like the Opposing Force osprey ride. So, a 3D skybox isn't going to work here, I'm afraid.
Above the player spawn is a helicopter, and there's a prop_physics wagon below it (I will attach the two with ropes). Don't ask why, it's for the style, and the comedy.
And of course, there's an automatic startup system there, which has a logic_auto to trigger the terrain, music and the env_fade entity.
I'm asking this because I'm only a mapper for 1.5 years now, and I haven't fully developed that "sense" for mapping.
Oh, I heard of it before. I think it also uses BSP, correct me if I'm wrong. If it does, however, you will remember everything about GoldSRC and/or Source, after "playing" with it for a few months.
I have never used it, but I think that Leadwerks has a nice work environment. Except it costs a lot, if I remember the price.
I have never used it, but I think that Leadwerks has a nice work environment. Except it costs a lot, if I remember the price.
@Urby
The map with stars as sprites is simply an opening sequence for my map "space_wars". After all, as soon as I added a camera and a camera path (along with a trigger_auto), Sven Co-op crashed.
I guess I could find/make a custom space skybox, OR use the nebula skyboxes, it's much more awesome.
The map with stars as sprites is simply an opening sequence for my map "space_wars". After all, as soon as I added a camera and a camera path (along with a trigger_auto), Sven Co-op crashed.
I guess I could find/make a custom space skybox, OR use the nebula skyboxes, it's much more awesome.
Seeing what you did with the detail texture, I concluded that it's a nice way to emulate HDR in GoldSRC.
So, if you converted the original texture to BnW (black'n'white), to use it as a detail texture, that's a very cool way to add more colour to these 8-bit textures.
The texture size, though... You could have at least made it 3200px, or 3072px, to be exact, even though that's between 2048 and 4096.
Anyways, if you ever publish a map filled with those big textures along with big detail textures, include the system requirements, please. My card has only 64MB of VRAM, and so do other 20 000 men who play games.
So, if you converted the original texture to BnW (black'n'white), to use it as a detail texture, that's a very cool way to add more colour to these 8-bit textures.
The texture size, though... You could have at least made it 3200px, or 3072px, to be exact, even though that's between 2048 and 4096.
Anyways, if you ever publish a map filled with those big textures along with big detail textures, include the system requirements, please. My card has only 64MB of VRAM, and so do other 20 000 men who play games.
But, let's leave that for now, and admire my next big map: Sandstorm
It's a GIF, I hope it plays properly.
It's a GIF, I hope it plays properly.
Yeah, I already did it. I used to have this problem with transparent brushes (with blue parts).
Anyways, now I'm adding an opening camera sequence.
Anyways, now I'm adding an opening camera sequence.
Anyways, this is how it should look like:
Maybe there is a console command, for the suit volume?
So, you want moving targets, which move like this:
In this situation, the target follows a loop path,
Here's an example loop: track1's next stop is track2, while track2's next stop is track1. Both need to have the flag "Wait for re-trigger" checked.
track1 - track2 - track1, this is the path.
Now the func_button activates the func_train, which should follow the given path.
- You press a button
- The target comes to you
- You press it again
- The target goes back
In this situation, the target follows a loop path,
Here's an example loop: track1's next stop is track2, while track2's next stop is track1. Both need to have the flag "Wait for re-trigger" checked.
track1 - track2 - track1, this is the path.
Now the func_button activates the func_train, which should follow the given path.
Since you're making the maps for the mod, you could simply make the final version, along with an LD version of the maps, to be downloaded separately.
The LD version is basically a re-texture of the map with no major brushwork changes, if any, but of low detail. Like, if you have a few 12-sided barrels, the LD version would have lower-res textures, and only 8-sided barrels.
Of course, not everyone is patient enough to do that, so it's your call whether you'll use tiny textures or big ones.
I'll certainly follow my realm of experimental designs.
The LD version is basically a re-texture of the map with no major brushwork changes, if any, but of low detail. Like, if you have a few 12-sided barrels, the LD version would have lower-res textures, and only 8-sided barrels.
Of course, not everyone is patient enough to do that, so it's your call whether you'll use tiny textures or big ones.
I'll certainly follow my realm of experimental designs.
It should go well, as long as it runs at more than 20fps on an Intel X3100, which is a terrible iGPU, even in Sven Co-op.
In my opinion, it would be a smart idea to make 1 texture with 2-4 resolutions, like: 1 floor texture, with a 128x, 256x, 480x and a 512x variation.
So, use the 128x for the non-detailed, non-reachable areas, and use the 512x (and/or the 480x) texture for the "obvious" parts, where the lightmaps should be detailed, for example.
However, I recommend the 480x texture more than 512x. Why 480x480? Because if you fit a 512x on a face, it will have 6 wpoly. With 480x, it's only 4 wpoly, at least I think so.
One obstacle will be the alloc-block limit or something, I've heard of it once. So, for max detail, use a 256x texture with a detail texture overlaying it. Just don't use too much detail textures, because they can take up too much video memory, since some integrated cards still have less than 256 MB of VideoRAM.
And try NOT to use blinking lights, a.k.a "lightstyles" in lightmaps. Because OpenGL doesn't support them well enough, so it does lag a bit. It lags horribly on the Intel X3100, even with 1 blinking light.
In my opinion, it would be a smart idea to make 1 texture with 2-4 resolutions, like: 1 floor texture, with a 128x, 256x, 480x and a 512x variation.
So, use the 128x for the non-detailed, non-reachable areas, and use the 512x (and/or the 480x) texture for the "obvious" parts, where the lightmaps should be detailed, for example.
However, I recommend the 480x texture more than 512x. Why 480x480? Because if you fit a 512x on a face, it will have 6 wpoly. With 480x, it's only 4 wpoly, at least I think so.
One obstacle will be the alloc-block limit or something, I've heard of it once. So, for max detail, use a 256x texture with a detail texture overlaying it. Just don't use too much detail textures, because they can take up too much video memory, since some integrated cards still have less than 256 MB of VideoRAM.
And try NOT to use blinking lights, a.k.a "lightstyles" in lightmaps. Because OpenGL doesn't support them well enough, so it does lag a bit. It lags horribly on the Intel X3100, even with 1 blinking light.
Never say never. Func_train has a good use for elevators and many other things. While func_tracktrain behaves more like a real train.
But, if the problem was the player being stuck when you reach that point, the problem is the calculation of movement, probably, since GoldSRC has to synchronize the movement of the player with the train, and then a glitch simply happens.
But, if the problem was the player being stuck when you reach that point, the problem is the calculation of movement, probably, since GoldSRC has to synchronize the movement of the player with the train, and then a glitch simply happens.
Simple collision stuff.
You can probably raise the ceiling a bit, so the player will not get squished. Alternatively, just put the path_corner (or path_track) entities closer to the ground.
Also, smoothing the path is an OK idea, but be careful with it, because GoldSRC has a limit of 512 entities per map, I think.
You can probably raise the ceiling a bit, so the player will not get squished. Alternatively, just put the path_corner (or path_track) entities closer to the ground.
Also, smoothing the path is an OK idea, but be careful with it, because GoldSRC has a limit of 512 entities per map, I think.
Assuming that you have the following entity setup:
Could you please tell me every parameter from the entity game_counter?
- 6 targets (func_breakables if you shoot them)
- 1 game_counter
- 1 game_end
Could you please tell me every parameter from the entity game_counter?
A more real challenge would be a curved ramp (like the one on the picture) with support beams, and a fence on top of it. And, it must be OK for Counter-Strike's func_vehicle to traverse it with at most, minor problems.
That's so easy, a 14 year-old can do it! I'm going to try that just now.
I would recommend Sprite Explorer, it doesn't have many limitations as SprWiz.
@vodka95-ICR
The blue must have the position of 255, it needs to be the last colour. Of course, assuming that you have already set the sprite mode to Alphatest.
@vodka95-ICR
The blue must have the position of 255, it needs to be the last colour. Of course, assuming that you have already set the sprite mode to Alphatest.
Nothing is more important than waiting for Crashday 2. At least when it comes to games.
Quake bigger than GoldSource? Only Quake 3 and 4's engines are.
Half-Life 3 will use Source 3, because it will come out probably in 2033, by then, Source 2 will be old.
But yeah, Volatile 3D is nice.
Half-Life 3 will use Source 3, because it will come out probably in 2033, by then, Source 2 will be old.
But yeah, Volatile 3D is nice.
Since I look better in-person rather than on a picture, here's my gaming rig:
It's a beauty, running Far Cry (1) at 25fps on medium settings. I cleaned 20GB of space 2 days ago. That's a picture when I was installing 3DS Max 6 on it.
I believe that's what CLIP brushes are partially meant for.
You have been promoted to: "Wireless Schwarzunger"
Sprites are simpler to render, too. And they can be animated, and if I'm right, they can be transparent and animated at the same time, I hope.
Yes, you can also just lock 1 axis, but the Z-axis, if it's just 1.
Alternatively, take a look at this before attempting to rebuild hazardous!' tutorial.
The linked tutorial has pictures of each sprite orientation, so you can get a good sense about each one's usefulness.
Alternatively, take a look at this before attempting to rebuild hazardous!' tutorial.
The linked tutorial has pictures of each sprite orientation, so you can get a good sense about each one's usefulness.
I never got sprites right for foliage. They always face the player. I always ended up using func_illusionaries.You never made them not face the player, didn't you? Take a look here.