I personally love coffee to start the day, stimulating my mood and creative processing nodes, and stimulating general well-being in my unimatrix
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caffeine seems to affect everyone differently. Some people really sensitive to it and can get "high" from a half cup of decaf, and some it doesn't seem to touch them no matter how much they drink
I personally love coffee to start the day, stimulating my mood and creative processing nodes, and stimulating general well-being in my unimatrix
I personally love coffee to start the day, stimulating my mood and creative processing nodes, and stimulating general well-being in my unimatrix
Excellent article Stojkens!
I will definitely try using sky texture optimization for my next goldsource map
Rimmeh: i find using cliptype precise parameter gives me the best clipnode budget to work with, and that's without using bevel at all. (i seem to remember having problems when i tried using bevel, but i can't remember what atm)
I will definitely try using sky texture optimization for my next goldsource map
Rimmeh: i find using cliptype precise parameter gives me the best clipnode budget to work with, and that's without using bevel at all. (i seem to remember having problems when i tried using bevel, but i can't remember what atm)
For the longest time I didn't know hammer could mirror objects vertically and horizontally with ctrl i/l. If you are ever making something symmetrical, construct one halve and then mirror it. I made my entire hunter ship from metroid prime without knowing this...Indeed sir! I too didn't know about the "Mirror Image" or Flip-Vertical/Horizontal tool, and i spent many hours of my life meticulously building both sides of complex symmetrical objects, for basically no raeson, LAWL. CTRL-I/CTRL-L are probably one of the most useful tools in hammer imo.
I also rely heavily on Alt-E and CTRL-M scaling now, where for now most of my mapping life i would never think to use them. When you really get a feel for Hammer, all the different tools combine to form a very powerful and efficient prototyping platform. I also love that there is never one single "right way" of doing something, to achieve a similar result.
I still haven't found a use for the hollow tool yet though, which is highly ironic because i think it's one of the very first tools learned to use, from a tutorial probably here or on Countermap
Can you not just use a couple func_conveyors overlapping from different directions with the any scroll_water texture to make some fast and cheap water? I've seen it done but never done it. (I think this is how Bruce did his)
I must say though, this all seems like a lot of effort for a little water. maybe, if you showed us what you were doing we could give you more specific advice.
I must say though, this all seems like a lot of effort for a little water. maybe, if you showed us what you were doing we could give you more specific advice.
Here are some pics from koth_axiom(based on the wall-e ship), my entry for the The Kepler-22b Mapping Contest over at GameBanana:
Could really use some specific advice on how to properly light this, as i am a total virgin ginger when it comes to lighting source maps. And yes, those are texlights in source; PLEASE DON'T WHIP ME.
The ARV needs some serious sculpt and scaling, but i'm happy with this section for now. Please don't mind the decals i'm just experimenting with them
The hangar area is rougly 1/3 of the map. The center will be the lido deck, but i haven't decided what to do inbetween exactly. I would LOVE to incorporate the escape pods in some how, so the losing team has a chance to escape humiliation when they lose
Thinking of doing soundscapes for this too, so if anyone has some helpful advice for that it would be awesome.
Could really use some specific advice on how to properly light this, as i am a total virgin ginger when it comes to lighting source maps. And yes, those are texlights in source; PLEASE DON'T WHIP ME.
The ARV needs some serious sculpt and scaling, but i'm happy with this section for now. Please don't mind the decals i'm just experimenting with them
The hangar area is rougly 1/3 of the map. The center will be the lido deck, but i haven't decided what to do inbetween exactly. I would LOVE to incorporate the escape pods in some how, so the losing team has a chance to escape humiliation when they lose
Thinking of doing soundscapes for this too, so if anyone has some helpful advice for that it would be awesome.
The maw-fffnin' Foldger's crystals! oh how it's so much better than normal instant coffee! <highfive>
I also take it the same, except no sugar. Sometimes i'll put some honey in there, but it doesn't mix too great; you have to be in the mood for it i guess. (plus i like using honey whenever i can cuz it's supposed to be good for ya)
I try to limit my use as well so it works when i raelly need it.
I also take it the same, except no sugar. Sometimes i'll put some honey in there, but it doesn't mix too great; you have to be in the mood for it i guess. (plus i like using honey whenever i can cuz it's supposed to be good for ya)
I try to limit my use as well so it works when i raelly need it.
Aphex Twin - Windowlicker
My entire Steam directory has somehow been set to "read-only" fsr, and nothing i do changes it back to normal. Because of this i'm guessing, I can't view anycustom materials or models. Anyone had this problem before?
when i try editing vmt, i get this:
When i try turning off read-only, i get:
some of my custom materials still show up, but most of the newer ones do not. This is so strange...
I also tried deleting clientregistryblob file, to no avail.
Fixed!: Really, really dumb mistake. Source sdk reset current game to hl2, not counter-strke:source, and i didn't notice! So THAT is why all materials wern't showing up! DERP!
when i try editing vmt, i get this:
When i try turning off read-only, i get:
some of my custom materials still show up, but most of the newer ones do not. This is so strange...
I also tried deleting clientregistryblob file, to no avail.
Fixed!: Really, really dumb mistake. Source sdk reset current game to hl2, not counter-strke:source, and i didn't notice! So THAT is why all materials wern't showing up! DERP!
It's also a dumb question i know, but you have the latest nvidia installed (y/n)? If y, maybe try one of the xfastest forceware driver builds, which may run better for your rig.
"Discovered" a nice cup of tea today, from two things i normally hate: green tea and honey. Seperately, i can't stomach either, but together, they make a very nice/satisfying substitute for my coffee addiction. (i'm trying to limit myself to two cups per day)
Does it happen with only certain games? I've found the most random games like Orcs Must Die! and Bionic commando Rearmed will make my gpu temps rise to +90 degrees c for some unknown reason.
With these games, if i underclock all my gpu speeds to half of normal, these oddball programs run flawlessly and with no temperature spikes. I know it doesn't fix your problem, but it's something you could try.
I would defintely at least try underclocking the card that's hitting +100 degrees c, that's pretty hott.
With these games, if i underclock all my gpu speeds to half of normal, these oddball programs run flawlessly and with no temperature spikes. I know it doesn't fix your problem, but it's something you could try.
I would defintely at least try underclocking the card that's hitting +100 degrees c, that's pretty hott.
Ya it's one of those aquired tastes for sure, like youe grandpa's cough syrup. I mostly just drink it to achieve my target heart rate, but I also love the smell of fresh-ground roated coffee beans.
Looks pimp Blitz! can't wait to see it with the 3d skybox if you add one! Agrees with scotch too, i'm not so sure about the fence for that scene, but it's still really neat to look at.
Ha great thread!
i drink filtered and instant coffee(GAH i know!), but i'm definitely looking to "spice it up" a little. Ever since i saw the use of a french press on simon & simon i've wanted to get one. Afaik, they inexpensive as well.
I'd also like to get an espresso machine, but i probably won't, since i'd be the only one using it.
What kind of coffee are you using striker? Ima bout to go shopping and try some Starbucks Costa Rica Tarrazufee. maybe i'll pick up the french press as well.
Also to anyone, i'm looking for some good tea blends to use, taking suggestions from any of the tea drinkers out there!
i drink filtered and instant coffee(GAH i know!), but i'm definitely looking to "spice it up" a little. Ever since i saw the use of a french press on simon & simon i've wanted to get one. Afaik, they inexpensive as well.
I'd also like to get an espresso machine, but i probably won't, since i'd be the only one using it.
What kind of coffee are you using striker? Ima bout to go shopping and try some Starbucks Costa Rica Tarrazufee. maybe i'll pick up the french press as well.
Also to anyone, i'm looking for some good tea blends to use, taking suggestions from any of the tea drinkers out there!
oh shi..
Noah!
Maybe you can give up some wip screens?! Would love to see what you did sir.
Maybe you can give up some wip screens?! Would love to see what you did sir.
Perhaps you could do it up into a DM map perhaps?I agree hotdog, and i was actually considering fixin it up after c32 is over.
The entries for this competition will be astonishing.
Congrats everyone!
A big thank-you to hotdog for hosting this, 'twas great fun!
A big thank-you to hotdog for hosting this, 'twas great fun!
Zing-zang! The little bit of Michael Scott in my heart would not let me pass that up.
What maps/servers u playin on zeeba? i'd love to hit up some counter-strike! =)
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!!!1
I used to carry on towards the coast, but den i took an arrow to the knee ='(
ha wicked! ty skals, i will try it and see what she does
HOW DARE YOU! THIS IS A 1985 HONDA
skals, could you ask vlcuzan if he can make a floating point enabler for source?
Yeah, think iphone without the ability to make calls.
donate that thing to the rerirement home or your own granmother, and spring for a new beast gaming notebook. They so cheap now!
And yeah it's pretty hard learning a newengine and trying to compete in a contest at the same time. I'm pretty m in that boat too for most-things source.
And yeah it's pretty hard learning a newengine and trying to compete in a contest at the same time. I'm pretty m in that boat too for most-things source.
Also, that watermark really isn't going to do anything that you can't fix in ps in 5 minutes if you wanted to, just sayin. 
Edit: Correction: 2 minutes 7 seconds.
Edit: Correction: 2 minutes 7 seconds.
Indeed that is sexy as hell Archie!
And if you are optimizing correctly. I pretty much change anything not a visblocker to func_detail and propper as much shit as can. There are loads of other things you can do to optimize as well.
zaeba: compile times are much better in source pound for pound, and you can pack in way more detail. At least, that's been my experience. Not to mention you can do things that would be simply impossible to do well in goldsource.
zaeba: compile times are much better in source pound for pound, and you can pack in way more detail. At least, that's been my experience. Not to mention you can do things that would be simply impossible to do well in goldsource.
you don't use vtf plugin for max rabid?
Source sdk has been running flawlessly for me lately, it never crashes anymore like it used to.
DiscoTsu/Skals: Source SDK is superior to hammer 3.x in just about every way, most important for me is debugging is WAY easier since you get way less compile errors compared to goldsource mapping. Not to mention, u have almost no resource limits compared to GS mapping.
Once you get accustomed to hammer 4, it will be very difficult to go back to 3.x, cuz it's just sooo much better.
Strider/tsu: are you using source sdk on an old laptop or good/beast setups?
DiscoTsu/Skals: Source SDK is superior to hammer 3.x in just about every way, most important for me is debugging is WAY easier since you get way less compile errors compared to goldsource mapping. Not to mention, u have almost no resource limits compared to GS mapping.
Once you get accustomed to hammer 4, it will be very difficult to go back to 3.x, cuz it's just sooo much better.
Strider/tsu: are you using source sdk on an old laptop or good/beast setups?
That's a really good idea skals, and i agree, 747 was one of the worst cs maps of all time, but some people liked it fsr..
I'm still playing around with different ideas for gametypes, but i'm really gonna try hard to avoid making a hostage rescue map out of it. i DO have some ideas to make it work though.
I'm still playing around with different ideas for gametypes, but i'm really gonna try hard to avoid making a hostage rescue map out of it. i DO have some ideas to make it work though.
I know nothing about npcs since i really never used them, but maybe you could disable/un-render/kill the npcs when they get to the bottom of the stairs and then enable/render/activate a new npc to take it's place, and maybe he will be willing to go up the stairs?
Mines is out of brushes, obv:
Yeah you're right Arch, there would be no reason to make the inside out of displacemts, since could easily be achieved with brushwork.
I really want to explore displacements more, but they are so scarry to me fsr! =/
Peformance and lighting-wise, how will it compare to using a model?
I really want to explore displacements more, but they are so scarry to me fsr! =/
Peformance and lighting-wise, how will it compare to using a model?
Daubster: W00t! TY (also in my profile forever)
HOtdog: that is awesome i was gonna try that too! Is it hollow?
(also in my profile forever)HOtdog: that is awesome i was gonna try that too! Is it hollow?
Nice zeebs! Try using cliptype simple to maximize your clip budget, and also, encase crazy stuff in clipbrushes, -or make them func_illusioanry and and then give them a simple clip brush. (i do the second)
And as far as the "no-no" tools like alt-e scaling and ctrl+m scaling, those are highly useful tools, they just take a bit of care and preparation to use
Can't wait to see your entry!
And as far as the "no-no" tools like alt-e scaling and ctrl+m scaling, those are highly useful tools, they just take a bit of care and preparation to use
Can't wait to see your entry!
Hotdog: This was fun sir, thank-you for hosting it! i just sumbmitted my entry. I might be able to get one more revision in before the deadline, but it's doubtful.
Warning: my entry is a highly conventional. I doesn't follow the true spirit of the your idea, and i definitely could have utilized the space better, but i just went with the flow and really had fun with this.
I love these map from base competitions, you can bang out an entry in almost no time.
Warning: my entry is a highly conventional. I doesn't follow the true spirit of the your idea, and i definitely could have utilized the space better, but i just went with the flow and really had fun with this.
I love these map from base competitions, you can bang out an entry in almost no time.
[quote]Another example is a raised platform textured red. You don't have to have a playable area underneath, but the player needs to be able to stand up on that ledge, but again, it doesn't matter what it looks like.[quote]
Ta hotdog? where is dem platform of which you speak?
Ta hotdog? where is dem platform of which you speak?
oh shi.. i totally forgot about this! Mine is half done, i'll try to submit it in a day or two, thanks for the reminder!
It is REALLY easy:
Exporting 3DS Max Models to HL2 SMD format
1. Download and install VTF plugin, hl2 SMD exporter and GUIStudioMDL, from here or here, and of course, build your model
2. Make a collision mesh, which is just a simplified version of your model for clipping and lighting, bullet holes and etc.
3. Export your primary model as SMD reference.
4. Export your primary model again as a SMD sequence, named <modelname>ref.smd with the range set to 0 - 1.
5. For the collision mesh, select the whole thing in polygon mode, add a smooth modifier, and set the entire thing to smoothing group "1".
6. Export your collision mesh as reference SMD, <modelname>phys.smd
7. Write your qc file. This is the bare-bones version i used.
8. Make sure all your VTF and VMT exist in the directory you'll be specifying in in the QC file. Make sure your VMTs set to vertexlit generic, and have the correct paths, e.g.:
[quote]"VertexLitGeneric "
{
9. Drag and drop your QC file over the guistudiomdl shortcut to compile.
10. Admire your new creation in model viewer, sell to some guy, and then sit back and count all the monies. The End.
Exporting 3DS Max Models to HL2 SMD format
1. Download and install VTF plugin, hl2 SMD exporter and GUIStudioMDL, from here or here, and of course, build your model
2. Make a collision mesh, which is just a simplified version of your model for clipping and lighting, bullet holes and etc.
3. Export your primary model as SMD reference.
4. Export your primary model again as a SMD sequence, named <modelname>ref.smd with the range set to 0 - 1.
5. For the collision mesh, select the whole thing in polygon mode, add a smooth modifier, and set the entire thing to smoothing group "1".
6. Export your collision mesh as reference SMD, <modelname>phys.smd
7. Write your qc file. This is the bare-bones version i used.
8. Make sure all your VTF and VMT exist in the directory you'll be specifying in in the QC file. Make sure your VMTs set to vertexlit generic, and have the correct paths, e.g.:
[quote]"VertexLitGeneric "
{
"$basetexture" "c28_captainterror/rim_win"9. Drag and drop your QC file over the guistudiomdl shortcut to compile.
10. Admire your new creation in model viewer, sell to some guy, and then sit back and count all the monies. The End.
Whoa, that $5000 house is one of the coolest things i've ever seen. I would build one of those right now if i thought the town would give me a building permit.
ya i could be wrong tho, so double-check that. If it were goldsource i would say make them func_illusionary, but there is no such entity in source. (DO NOT use the legacy func_illusionary, NOR the func_brush set to never solid, which will end up causing more problems and poorer peformance than if you just left them func_details)
Gorgeous blitz, WIN! Although, i thought i herd that transparent textures are expensive to render in HL2 fsr, and you are better off using models? I could have herd wrongly!
If nothing else you could definitley propper those bad boys for EVEN MORE win.
If nothing else you could definitley propper those bad boys for EVEN MORE win.
My layout is finally coming together, though I'm trying to keep everything modular for easy changes.
Also, I made myself swear not to make the map huge, and it is already fucking enormous. I'm starting to get some weird hammer glitches from having too much shit, even with massive visgroiping, lol
Also, I made myself swear not to make the map huge, and it is already fucking enormous. I'm starting to get some weird hammer glitches from having too much shit, even with massive visgroiping, lol