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You could, though in many cases selecting the models then tapping a key would be quicker.

@Dim: I think there was an agreement (or the idea at least pitched) some time back that the minicomps would be primarily GS.

I'm only uploading because you're adamant about having anything.
This is a room at least, so yay! Even though you've already seen it!

Also, sorry about not fully participating (or notifying of my "drop-out). I had some plans for it, but alas, other projects.

I got busy with other stuff, the image I posted way back is pretty much the extent of what I was able to do.

These entries look crazy, though, just looking at images. Excellent work all round, holy Hell. I'll have to give 'em all a good look in-game soon.

Try a combination of constant and linear. Just eyeballing it, maybe... constant 3, linear 7? Experiment a bit, but definitely play with linear and constant.

I used to draw when I was a bit younger, but I started getting irritated because I couldn't break from the childish, anime-esque style that I somehow developed, or do anything other than straight-on faces. I wanted to do environment art, but could never get perspective down. You guys are making me jelly.

Though now I'm tempted to try again and see what happens.

How?

Lots of brushes with slightly differing render color values. ^-^Though if that's not allowed, I'll have to rethink a few things.

Good, I used that to simulate some gradients.

Curious as to how different a Source entry could possibly be.

Visually, probably not very, but I imagine entity work and possibilities in regards to function would be increased, or at least easier.

1. Use carve to create detailed, realistic terrain.

2. Select every brush in your map, then enter the face edit sheet and set all lightmaps to 1 for super real shadows. (Source only)

3. Instead of 2D textures, make all of your catwalks, rails, grates and vent grills out of multiple brushes for a more detailed look.

4. Sick of your world geometry being confined to the grid? Press SHIFT+W. Now you can put everything anywhere you want.

5. Creating cylinders with 64 sides avoids blocky round bits.

Honorable mention: When recreating real life structures, create all brushes by converting their real-life measurements to units. Ultra accurate representations, man!

I'm compensating my lack of a creative idea with squigglies.

If that's how this prize thing is working than I'll be damned sure to take gold and choose one (1) Ellen Page.

That's really pretty.

Ooooh, fancy.

What does your macro do? I'm really curious about this. I didn't think there was a way to rotate things with just the keyboard.

Clockwise on Z Axis:

CTRL+M
TAB (x3)
9
0
ENTER

I noticed this doesn't work in Sledge without a bunch more Tabs.

No, I just have a keyboard with macro support. Native hotkeys for common operations like this would be nice.

Another request: Assignable hotkeys to rotate 90 degrees (C)CW on the 3 axes. I've a macro assigned to do that with Hammer, and it's amazing how much of a time-saver it is.

Yeah, I can think of a few tricks to this.

"Solid colors? Yay, now I can use all the sharp shadows I want!"
Fullbright only
"Dammit."

I approve of the rule, though. That'll definitely force some more creative usage and brushwork!

Make something from a very limited set of textures?

That'd be neat. I'd be more inclined to participate in these smaller-scale ones since they don't need as much time.

I haven't done a whole lot of modeling with Source, but it doesn't seem that bad.

I just remember seeing Lajron's and thinking "Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit... I lost"

This^
Rules and outcome aside, it was fun and the entries were really interesting. Zeeba's did a good job weirding me out.

I don't think I saw crypt's entry though.

It's alright.

Alright, fair enough. Sorry, Atom. I really appreciate that you liked my design.

Also, thanks again for arranging the compo. Great entries all 'round, everyone.

Yeah, I totally agree. In comparison with the other entrants, it actually feels wrong to win. Esp. Lajron, his map is easily one of the greatest GS ones I've seen.

I'm sending Lajron the code, so he at least gets the prize! I like that map worlds beyond mine, and find it far more deserving.

I'm apparently a winner.
My money was definitely on Lajron, though.

If we ever do this again, I'll make a better base that's a little more open ended.

I didn't mind the "closedness," but the brushwork made working with it a bit of a hassle.

Even without an entry, you're just that good.
Unless... furtive entry!

Yeah, Sculptris is awesome and easy to use. Can also conveniently import/export .obj files.

Weeeell, I'm not sure if I'm just horrible, but the problem seems to be persisting.

Such a tease, that screenshot looks awesome!

CT, I'm getting an error opening tools.wad with yours.

Lucked out, had a bit of time to get mine to a state I'm at least happy with.
Link, if interested

I think I might do that.

Mine won't be finished enough to be presentable. Oh well, maybe next time.

Also Tet, that looks pretty good!

Anytime I know text is gonna take more than a few minutes to type out, I just copy it over to a Word doc.

I play tested a new upcoming mod for HL1 not one hour ago and I was blown away for what must be the billionth time by this old little engine.

Heeey, I was also asked to playtest an upcoming HL1 mod.
So impressed with what people can manage with ol' GoldSrc. I'll never tire of it.

I actually had a bit of difficulty narrowing my top 5 down.

Half-Life
I don't even really need to explain this. Half-Life is the first PC game I can remember playing, and somehow I still continue to do so. I'll just continue with, it's one of the only games that I've completed dozens of times, and still have not gotten bored with.
Don't even get me started on mods. It's the game that got me into playing mods as well as making them. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

Fallout 3
Everything from the theme, setting, humor, backstory, it's all some of the best I've experienced. Something about shooting psychos with a laser rifle in a decrepit elementary school while listening to good 50s-era music punctuated by a spunky DJ is just an amazing, dark yet somehow upbeat atmosphere that I've never gotten elsewhere. Bethesda really knew how to set the mood, here.

I don't usually like RPG elements, but Fallout 3 really nailed it for me. It never felt like something you just had to deal with in order to progress. Combine that with the replay value - even though the game has so much detail and side stuff that it seemingly never freakin' ends - There's no way this game wouldn't make the list.

Also, Three Dog.

Resident Evil 4
This is yet another game with obscene amounts of replay value. RE4 is just so fun and actually quite unique in playstyle, every time I start it up I just get hooked on it for a while. Granted, large amounts feel like a bit of an escort mission because Ashley is so helpless, but that doesn't damage the overall experience.

Portal 2
This is one of the few games that had me laughing as much as it had me thinking. The writing, humor and VA performances are all top-notch, and those alone could have kept me entertained for hours.

Atop all that, Valve manages to expand the simple concept of portals and use them in really clever ways. I'm sure everyone knows the feeling of finally solving a chamber. Not to mention the fact that the game allows for custom test chambers, so there's always more to play.

Bioshock Infinite
This was actually a hard choice because I could think of plenty of other games to put here. Then I remembered that I actually played through this one 3 times within a week and decided it deserved the spot.

I don't know what it is about the gameplay, but it feels just complex enough to remain fun throughout.

Special mentions:

• Half-Life 2 (Story, engine)
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Fun, humor)
• Metro 2033 (Story, atmosphere)
• Sleeping Dogs (Story, gameplay)
• Rock Band (May not be a masterpiece, but damn if it isn't fun)

I'm also not sure if I'll have enough time to finish mine, now that I finally got started.I haven't even textured everything, yet!

Does Stock only mean ZHLT.wad/fgd are not allowed?

Holy crud, Stu, that's clever.

More than I have...

That word needs to not exist.

Feeling you don't have enough skill to make use of your inspiration eventually turns into feeling you don't have enough inspiration to make use of your skills.

Holy crud, that so true it hurts.

I'd try something if it wasn't for other stuff and Rooms: Source. :/

Are we talking the DM included in basic Half-Life, or the separate game?

I don't have anything against someone making something for fun, that's an excellent reason, and if it's the main reason, fair enough.

But it doesn't seem like that's the driving force for a lot of the "upgrades" to GoldSrc. It seems people cannot stand to leave GoldSrc for the less painful alternative for one reason or another, and would rather try to put some of Source's basic features into GoldSrc and often end up with funky-looking results. So I'm questioning why that's being done. If it's the fun thing, works for me, otherwise, what the heck?

What's with the obsession with trying to up GoldSrc's limits? Mods, engines, etc. all adding things Source can already do and without looking so goofy. Is it the pressure to having higher quality with Source or something? Maybe I'm just being a downer, but I'm lost as to why someone would use this, or make it.

Huh, seems one of Tripwire's games got a pretty big update, and surprise, it's on sale (plus Free Weekend). Well, that's one mystery solved.

So are they promoting something? From what I can tell, this usually happens with reason.

Not that it matters if there isn't a reason. Not like I won't accept free games without a cause.

Maybe I'm more of a tentative participant, as I'll definitely give it a shot, but can't be certain of whether I'll end up happy enough with it to submit it. Especially so if we need a puzzle aspect. I'm stubborn/picky like that.

I might try my hand at this as well. It's about time I do something that's not a remake.