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I know its not my entity limit, because I use the 'Toggle Cordon State' Option to compile certain parts.. and when I put three scientist close together only 2 of them appear in the map, so I deleted the one not appearing and recompiled, but then only 1 appeared. :
Seventh: I'll try moving them to another area.
EDIT
Tried moving them to another area, but, no luck.

OK, this is the first time I encoutered this problem.. so, here it is.

When I put 3 dead scientist together, only 2 will appear in the map.. same as if I put 2 dead scientist together, only 1 will appear.. like so:
In the Editor you'll see what I want:

In the Game, you see what I get:

Anyone know why this is happening?

OK guys, problem solved, I forgot all about a program I had called NoAdware V.3.0 I scanned my PC, and found 139 infected files, including such aplications like Starware, and much more, which where defined as Severe threats, because the programs would continue to update themselves... but, now there gone.

As for the other problem with my HL not working due to me uninstalling Steam, well, I did a System Restore, and all is back to normal.

Thanks for all your help though.

btw Chickenfist, I have FireFox and Opera, I never used IE and never will.

Ok. not sure how well this is going to work, but, here it is:

Process PID CPU Description Company Name
System Idle Process 0 73.13
Interrupts n/a Hardware Interrupts
DPCs n/a Deferred Procedure Calls
System 4
smss.exe 540 Windows NT Session Manager Microsoft Corporation
csrss.exe 588 Client Server Runtime Process Microsoft Corporation
winlogon.exe 612 Windows NT Logon Application Microsoft Corporation

services.exe	656	1.49	Services and Controller app	Microsoft Corporation
 svchost.exe	816		Generic Host Process for Win32 Services	Microsoft Corporation
 svchost.exe	896		Generic Host Process for Win32 Services	Microsoft Corporation
 svchost.exe	988		Generic Host Process for Win32 Services	Microsoft Corporation
  wscntfy.exe	2316		Windows Security Center Notification App	Microsoft Corporation
 svchost.exe	1048		Generic Host Process for Win32 Services	Microsoft Corporation
 svchost.exe	1144		Generic Host Process for Win32 Services	Microsoft Corporation
 spoolsv.exe	1368		Spooler SubSystem App	Microsoft Corporation
 command.exe	1492
 svchost.exe	1600		Generic Host Process for Win32 Services	Microsoft Corporation
 wdfmgr.exe	1884		Windows User Mode Driver Manager	Microsoft Corporation
 iPodService.exe	2136		iPodService Module	Apple Computer, Inc.
 alg.exe	2444		Application Layer Gateway Service	Microsoft Corporation
lsass.exe	668		LSA Shell (Export Version)	Microsoft Corporation

explorer.exe 1936 1.49 Windows Explorer Microsoft Corporation
hkcmd.exe 280 hkcmd Module Intel Corporation
LVComS.exe 292 LVCom Server Logitech Inc.
realsched.exe 300 RealNetworks Scheduler RealNetworks, Inc.
jusched.exe 316 Java(TM) 2 Platform Standard Edition binary Sun Microsystems, Inc.
iTunesHelper.exe 356 iTunesHelper Module Apple Computer, Inc.
network.exe 372 4.48
p2pnetworking.exe 384
winsysban3.exe 400 ?????
svcnet.exe 420
newfrn.exe 444 _
popkill.exe 452 autotest Microsoft ???????
Ares.exe 484 Ares Ares Development Group
msnmsgr.exe 504 MSN Messenger Microsoft Corporation
mrufm.exe 580
mrufa.exe 1648
VCMain.exe 844
VCClient.exe 3248
tlii.exe 932
m?dtc.exe 940
Opera.exe 2564 Opera Internet Browser Opera Software
winace.exe 2760 WinAce Archiver v2.6 e-merge GmbH
procexp.exe 3064 19.40 Sysinternals Process Explorer Sysinternals
services32.exe 1660
ntvdm.exe 1172 NTVDM.EXE Microsoft Corporation

Process: Procexp Pid: -2

Type Name

ZL, I tried that, did'nt work.. I tryed a pop-up blocker, doesn't work..
MCafee, aaa, nope.. nothin', I don't know whats wrong.. I changed the
homepage of the IE Browser.. but I still get pup-ups all the time.

Yes Dr. Mapper, but I'm not browsing when I get the pop-ups..

btw guys, I need help.. I had steam installed, and when I went to uninstall it, it deleted my 'hl.exe'!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Is there anywhere I can download one?

or can somebody send it to me via email

yea, I'm trying a pop-up blocker now, so far so good.

I need help!

I'm getting pop-ups galore, and I have no idea where there coming from!
I uninstalled all the adware I found on my pc, but still, I leave my PC for 45mins, and when I come back I got 61 Popups.. which causes me to hit the power button in order to reboot it. How can I find this bug!

haha, hello, I know, I know..

I should be gone... but this place is so god damn addictive.. lol..
(in a good way)

ah, ic.. well, that sucks. So it'll be in a month or so... bummer. :

I think it's time for another hl1 compo, don't you?

I think we should have two compos (one for hl1, and another for hl2) going at the same time.. cuz it gets boring waiting for the next to appear.

wow, I wasn't expecting to get this large of a response. it took me a 20 mins just to read them all.

Thank-You everybody (the community)

I definetly will pop up everyonce and a while, here and IRC. And I have'nt given up anything. I still map. Right now, I'm working on remaking some parts of half-life. But only on my spare time.

Anyways, thanks for everyones support and different insights.

Oh and Tycell, its great to know I'm not the only one too.

Well, see ya guys around.

Fellow TWHLers,

How many people never change? Well, I never. And the reason I never was because I enjoyed life just the way it was, I did'nt care about anything but the stuff I really enjoyed. But even the best of us grow tired within, once we thought we have finally mastered the true secrets of making an unforgetable map. Perfectly textured, perfectly scaled, just perfect, and then its as almost as if it is not recognized to the world, yes, you'll recieve a few comments, but its never enough, you always strive for more.

So you become a creator. Your imagination flows wilder then ever as you load up Hammer, once again. You create something wonderful, the architect as you have known to be hidden deep inside you is released. The excitement as you click the upload button to show off once again what you think will become an unforgettable map. You get a five-star review, and yet another later that day, and another follows, but it has 100 views, and only 8 downloads. The dissatisfactory lingers. And you load up Hammer once more. Starring at the blank workspace.

5, 10, 15 minutes pass, and your still infront of your screen, you hit the 'X' in the top right corner, still dissatisfied.

You visit the forums. And notice a mod team looking for help. You apply. Without hesitation it seems, they greet you with open arms. And the fire starts up inside. You load up Hammer. Hours pass as you continue to work. First part is done, you marvel, and take screenshots to show the people you don't know. Your not expecting pointers from others, since you know you have a winner. The team reply's with excitement, each one taking mental notes. You go back to work... a few weeks pass, and compile times are long. You can't wait until the mod is completed, so you can show everyone what you have been apart of. And maybe then, you will be recongized from the greatest of great mappers around the globe.

But then you step back into reality, your flame goes out, as you look through all the other mods out there, you see hundreds. And wonder what the point is. I don't know if it's because I've recently turned 20 years of age and am now thinking about what I want to do with the rest of my life. But I now realize that I won't accomplish it by sitting here. I want to create something that will be in tabloids and magazines from the north, to the south poles of the earth. Something that I can finally get recognized for. So, as you can see, my maps are all deleted. This is my goodbye.

(Hunter, my parts of Hostage Situation mod will be hosted. I'll contact you in a week or so.)

Latest piece of work, well I don't really consider it work, for it did'nt take me long to do..

Keep in mind, this piece is only for true artist.

haha, nah, my cat pwns everyones cat!

sorry. I'm hoping for my ETA to be next week hopefully. Sorry for the wait, I've been very busy.

remember the floor is tired to a env_mirror, with the null texture on the top(the reflection) after that add the floor (func_wall) must be underneath the env_mirror.. (1-unit thinck brushes)

Plus try out the fog..

(This stuff works in OpenGL, not sure about software, and direct3D)

It's in the forums.. Search the forums for the Spirit 1.5 Beta release.

Here's some screenies:
This shows mainly the reflections, plus I wanted to see if it would lag, and nope, no lag whatsoever, and my PC barely runs HL2!

And Here's a Screenie of the wicked Fog effect in work!

Plus the new version also allows mp3's to be played in the game! so forget wav files!!



Edit
After researching the forums, I found it:

http://www.whiteplasma.com/confused/pub/files/Spirit14to15alpha3.rar

The latest fgd file can be used for this.

I'll remake it brighter, and use a smaller screen, it did lag to much while using fraps.

Nope it's an option for spirit users. If you have Spirit v1.5 Then you can have this, along with working fog! The reflection is actually a entity called env_mirror, right now, the spirit team are working on the player model being reflected.

I got reflections from models made with spirit!

Take a look!
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=708362&T=9222

View it in fullscreen as well!

Have you tried a batch compiler?

The CD-Key is in use. So I can't register my HL1 game with Steam. It's already registered under someone else.. What about that Himachi thingy, how does that work, and can I use it instead of steam?

for those of you who don't know 'The Leetest Puddle in the Whole World Of Half-Life Mapping, AKA LPWWHM' lol especially Fearian.. heres the pic

ah, I was afraid of that, my half-life cd is a burn. : I'll have to go buy new one.

My HLDM says I need an update, but there are no updates to be found.

???

wow, I like!

well, if I'm on one side of the puddle, I can see it, but when I go on the other side, it disappears :

I'm getting alot of errors in latest map guys, going to have to remove some things like the puddle in the middle of the floor. :

W()()T

yea, I ended up taking everything off of it. including the seats

Plus all the texturing needs alot more work. I'm putting in very low poly seats for now.

ok pepper, thanks for the input same with you CP, although, it is'nt my first model I ever made, more less the first model I have ever textured and added animations for halflife.
Anyways, yea, I'll get rid of the faces.
Heres the stats so far:Oh and Captain P, can you host that file for download somewhere for me, thanks.

Pepper, I need your help with something:

http://twhl.co.za/forums.php?pgt=1&action=viewthread&id=10086&pg=1

no, no, the brightness should be 2,

So, 157 157 255 2

Yes, you can use about 10 env_render's to change the effects amount to a lower number.
so the first env_render is triggered putting the FX amount from 90, to 80..
Then trigger another env_render to change it from 80, to 70, and so on, until the sprite has dissapeared.

might want to work with smaller numbers as well, example: 90, 85, 80, 75, 70.. ..0.

If that is what you mean..

also found a great tutorial to read up on about the qc files..
I'll add my light, you watch me.. haha lol

http://articles.thewavelength.net/170

Now I'm trying to compile it, but its not working:
I'm getting this error:

********** ERROR **********
too many vertices in model: "hlcar_reference"

BTW, heres the Textured jeep, all textures by me!

ah, ok, thats good to know, I was on the right track, ok thanks..
now, you guys know anything about using addictive textures?

haha, thanks, as soon as you said that I remembered it..lol.. I'll probably be back with more problems when it comes time to compile.. lol

edit
there now its all textured thanks to you guys!
Now time to animate.. now I know how to animate a sequence etc, but how do you name the sequence and such?

also, what can half-life handle?

heres the stats of my model:

yes, but it also turned them inside out..

ok, thanks for the help on the light. As for the wheels, I still can't get it.
I now have the whole jeep textured but the wheels.:

btw..
Sorry for calling you a prick, I got carried away too.. lol

well, I just thought you could have left the fact that you did'nt want to give me tips or hints out of the thread.. it was spam. :

And no, I will never ask for your help!

http://twhl.co.za/forums.php?pg=last&action=viewthread&id=10086

as a matter of fact, I think your a prick!

yea, thats what I was thinking Pepper, 256 colors, is a hell of alot better than 3.. lol..

Could it have something to do with the palette?
How can I convert to 8-bit using Adobe Photoshop?
Heres an example:Now, got a texturing problem, well, sorta.. earlier when I was adding the bones and joints, I clicked an option somewhere that did something to the wheels causing them to appear black, I thought it would be alright for the time being, but now when I apply my custom wheel texture, I can't see it.. and I can't remember what I clicked.. would you guys know?
Heres an image:

BTW, you know those Half-life plants that light up the world, well how would I make the lights on my model light up the world like the plant?

I have another problem, this one with texturing..

Since I'm making this for half-life, I need 8-bit textures.. correct?

if thats true, well then what do I do, my textures are looking so crappy, for example, I had a nice steel texture, but when I converted it to 8-bit, it ended up being 3 colors, blue, olive green, and grey...

So ya, please help! :

bah, n/m, downloaded Wally, it works well.

ah great tutorial, it explains it well.. trying it out now..

edit:

hahaaa, sweetness! I'm going to have so much fun with this! This is my first time ever animating in this so yep.. Here I go!:D

yes, all that you need to do is open the wad file, minimize it, and then open the texture you want to add in wally, then edit-selectall, then copy the texture. Now go into the wad file that is minimized, right click on it, and paste, and walla.

after imported just save it.

ah, righto, thank.

Got another problem thats been bugging me for the longest time, well, ever since I started, everyonce and a while when I try to make a face out of 3 Vertices I'll get the error Please Select exactly 3 Vertices
But I go and check to make sure I only got three selected, and I do.
To fix it, I usually just delete it and redo it, but some times that turns into alot of work if you know what I mean.. lol
Heres a screenshot, sorry about the quality, I was in a rush:

btw, anyone know any good tutorials on adding joints and and making animation sequences.. I've never ever tried importing my models into the game until now so, yep consider me a noob, please

ok thanks for your help.. although, I figured out a way to select vertex's in the 3D view.. simply hold down Alt-Shift while clicking..

anyways, yea, hiding would work good, only thing is, I grouped only the wheels, and the body, now I can't get them ungrouped.. plus, it's going to take for ever to group every thing again.. :

Right now, I'm adding foglights to the top..