haha Tet, your spreadsheet made me think it would be fun to do my present map in both engine(hl1/hl2). I think it will be a fun exercise!
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haha Tet, your spreadsheet made me think it would be fun to do my present map in both engine(hl1/hl2). I think it will be a fun exercise!
haha Tet, your spreadsheet made me think it would be fun to do my present map in both engine(hl1/hl2). I think it will be a fun exercise!
wow those are great stojkens, nice work! =)
platoon: i seriously have never saw that tommy14 optimization tut! HOW COOL.. =P
platoon: i seriously have never saw that tommy14 optimization tut! HOW COOL.. =P
I like it rim.
create: goldsource
recieve: any (except portal 2 and l4d2)
create: goldsource
recieve: any (except portal 2 and l4d2)
lots of ways. search "optimization" and/or "wpoly" and/or "r_speeds" and other realted for more results, but here a few:
general
-Don't try to build large, open environments, tho there are always exceptions to this rule
-large brushes should be world brushes--not func_wall, illusionary, etc, to block VIS. In short: limit how much any player can see at any given point in the map
specific
-up texture scales(generally above 2.0 is not recommended, but there are of course exceptions). Definitely, DO NOT scale anything below .50 imo
-turn all complex and detail brushwork, i.e. trims, small props, etc to func_wall, or better yet, enclose in a clip brush. (keep your clip brushes to simple shapes like cubes and 4-sided pyramids or tetragons)
general
-Don't try to build large, open environments, tho there are always exceptions to this rule
-large brushes should be world brushes--not func_wall, illusionary, etc, to block VIS. In short: limit how much any player can see at any given point in the map
specific
-up texture scales(generally above 2.0 is not recommended, but there are of course exceptions). Definitely, DO NOT scale anything below .50 imo
-turn all complex and detail brushwork, i.e. trims, small props, etc to func_wall, or better yet, enclose in a clip brush. (keep your clip brushes to simple shapes like cubes and 4-sided pyramids or tetragons)
maybe if yer(anybody) is willing to map source presents instead, say so Tet can make the odd match easier. (would be better if they were all golsource tho, just cuz of the compilation option, of course)
should be available for general download still, it's called Netvis.
Is salmon related to tuna?
Those errors sound weird what are your specs?
Those errors sound weird what are your specs?
I'm willing to do goldsource or source, depending on if there is an odd entry. Failure to deliver present should result in holiday site ban. 
I personally feel like the compo/site ban were a little premature, but still, that is no excuse for dragos' persistent negative behavior (we all know he is a decent/knowledgeable guy, but he goes off the chain every once in a while).
Can we just delete the last 8 comments and start over?
Can we just delete the last 8 comments and start over?
So this is exclusively half-life 1. very good then. =)
It will be fun guessing who the presents are for before they are revealed and/or figured out.
Also after all is finished and we start uploading maps, maybe Tet, u could as well make a nice little compilation of all the "gift maps"? there are plenty of fun+quaint ideas you could use to present the maps.
It will be fun guessing who the presents are for before they are revealed and/or figured out.
Also after all is finished and we start uploading maps, maybe Tet, u could as well make a nice little compilation of all the "gift maps"? there are plenty of fun+quaint ideas you could use to present the maps.
)
idk, it seems to me whomever utilizes the texture set the best wins the golden ticket(s)?
Tetsu0: it's pronounced Stojkens. =))
Stojkens: if i get your name you are going to LOVE your gift..........
Stojkens: if i get your name you are going to LOVE your gift..........
I'm so in. =)
Hey Tet, you can be in it, just have a third party handle distributing the maps so you can receive a gift too?
Daubster: Oh i think Tetsu0 forgot to mention, that failing to finish your gift map results in PERMABAN. =p
Hey Tet, you can be in it, just have a third party handle distributing the maps so you can receive a gift too?
Daubster: Oh i think Tetsu0 forgot to mention, that failing to finish your gift map results in PERMABAN. =p
31 BRUSHES
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doggybag: i like your "falling with obstacles" idea, it reminds me of plinko from the price is right.. =Pidk, i personally think theme park would be AMAZING. I like dragos' story idea as well.
I concur with above. New compo: JEAH!
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Comparing a comment bar on twhl to facebook is really just kind of stupido. We have comments for every other damn thing on the site pretty much anyway.
But since the idea has already been squashed, my attempt to defend adding more comment functionality (spam tools) is highly dubious. =|
But since the idea has already been squashed, my attempt to defend adding more comment functionality (spam tools) is highly dubious. =|
THAT IS AWESOME.
Scranton is pretty.
Bob Vance owns a big Warehouse.
His wife is happy.
Bob Vance owns a big Warehouse.
His wife is happy.
surprisingly good i shit you not. (It's number three that is really good btw)
hunter: -50 schrutebucks for even watching that movie. -150 for admiting it.
brendanmint/2much: jeah it really was. the sequels are also; one of them are really good movie but i can't remember if it was 2 or 3.
brendanmint/2much: jeah it really was. the sequels are also; one of them are really good movie but i can't remember if it was 2 or 3.
try func_wall_toggle instead of illusionary for starters maybe?
neat idea btw! This would be an extremely fun entity minichallenge. =)
neat idea btw! This would be an extremely fun entity minichallenge. =)
i'd rather stab myself in the arm than watch HP.
o noes!! 
Jump Clubb - Angeles
(e. Smith cover)
(e. Smith cover)
Ha! What a dynamic/unique way to trigger things! I can think of al sorts of things to use that for... =p
Glad you sorted it. =)
Glad you sorted it. =)
Stephen Hawking - A Brief History Of Time(TV) [1991]
The x/y aspect of number 2 sounds like a mortar field. I thought rimrook or soup crafter built one of these, but i can't find them.. Here is a tutorial by 38_98 which i think is the same thing:
Mortar Madness
Mortar Madness
I LOVE lego but they are soooo expensive.
So many memories of mapping with lego.. as well construx, wooden blocks, even the really old sets like lincoln logs and tinker toys and others. =)
Modeling with playdoh, silly putty and crayola clay!
CUSTOM TEXTURES AND TEXLIGHTS BY LITE-BRITE!
So many memories of mapping with lego.. as well construx, wooden blocks, even the really old sets like lincoln logs and tinker toys and others. =)
Modeling with playdoh, silly putty and crayola clay!
CUSTOM TEXTURES AND TEXLIGHTS BY LITE-BRITE!
P
TJB: you snuck that in and i didn't even see it; and it isn't even a gun! =) Looks great what is it from?!
ya, but think of unlimited black budgets to tunnel out whatever the BM doodz deem necessary. =) No matter how you present them, small cramped areas are displeasing to look at, no matter how realistic, at least imo.
while i respect dragos comments and knowledge, i disagree on some points
I feel the first screen looks perfectly detailed(no props needed imo), but the only distraction for me is the vertical flourecent lights on the wall, which just look a little. Very nice mapping!
2nd pic looks good to me though i'll agree some textures are a little too "clean" looking. (not bad just a little sterile)
I don't like anything that resembles a HL original wooden crate, so that is a bit of a distrcation for me in the second to last pic.
Last pic looks fine and that reenvisioned HL door looks nice. Is it bumpmapped?
can't wait to play the core good work guize! =)
I feel the first screen looks perfectly detailed(no props needed imo), but the only distraction for me is the vertical flourecent lights on the wall, which just look a little. Very nice mapping!
2nd pic looks good to me though i'll agree some textures are a little too "clean" looking. (not bad just a little sterile)
I don't like anything that resembles a HL original wooden crate, so that is a bit of a distrcation for me in the second to last pic.
Last pic looks fine and that reenvisioned HL door looks nice. Is it bumpmapped?
can't wait to play the core good work guize! =)
correct! the reason we are shutting it on and off is to have more control of how the sound is called upon. Also, sounds for Half-Life that have a cue point added will run forever and ever unless triggered off.
If the mm triggering on/off works without editing your sound, fine, but if it doesn't, here is how to add a cue point using goldwave:
1. Download free version of goldwave, here
2. open sound in goldwave. go edit/cue points/edit cue points
3. click "new", then "at start", give the cue a name and click "ok".
4. save and exit
If the mm triggering on/off works without editing your sound, fine, but if it doesn't, here is how to add a cue point using goldwave:
1. Download free version of goldwave, here
2. open sound in goldwave. go edit/cue points/edit cue points
3. click "new", then "at start", give the cue a name and click "ok".
4. save and exit
Disable the start silent flag button.he only wants this sound to be triggered when the teleport is activated, so you definitely want the "start silent" flag to be checked, unless i'm missing something.
Make sure the sound is a 8-bit mono wave like atom said, and if that doesn't work also:
-try the compiling with "Not Toggled" off and on. it's been a while, but i remember this flag being a pain in the arse.
-add a cue point to the track using goldwave or whatever audio file editor. THEN, use a mm to trigger the sound on/off for a prescribed period of time. This is the way i did the special effect sounds in Rooms Half-Life. E.g.:
Multimanager trigger_teleport_sound:
0.01 teleport_sound
2.0 teleport_sound
this way, evertime you call the "trigger_teleport_sound" MM, your custom sound will play for 2 seconds and shut off. This method is also very helpful if you're calling the sound multiple times, and the timing is crucial.
Strker: I could never get VBCT without error, so i personally stick to hammer compiler.
As for propper i've found the thtead on steampowered forums by the author of propper VERY useful. if you post your compile log, the author and other users will help you troubleshoot your why your propper model is not compiling.
As for func_illusionary, that entity IS NOT meant for source and will cause you inexorable bugs and glitches. Use func_detail instead.
QUICK QUESTION can you make an info_texlights entity for source instead of using the lights.rad? (i understand texlights in source are not generally supposed to be used)
As for propper i've found the thtead on steampowered forums by the author of propper VERY useful. if you post your compile log, the author and other users will help you troubleshoot your why your propper model is not compiling.
As for func_illusionary, that entity IS NOT meant for source and will cause you inexorable bugs and glitches. Use func_detail instead.
QUICK QUESTION can you make an info_texlights entity for source instead of using the lights.rad? (i understand texlights in source are not generally supposed to be used)
@uberstu: <poke>
Fair enough, seems like most people are not for this.
I guess I just really like tge functionality to add comments to almost any page on the site, because I feel it can only add to the content's deliciousness, not detract from it.
=)
I guess I just really like tge functionality to add comments to almost any page on the site, because I feel it can only add to the content's deliciousness, not detract from it.
=)
journal comments mean you'd have to be responding to one of their journal posts so that doesn't really cover anything, and pms are just meh if you just "say hi" or comment directly on their profile.
is it possible we can add profile comments for "User" and "Maps" pages? (No need to have journal comments for obvious reason each journal is commentable)
e.g.:
e.g.:
unquestionably they are, but stojkens is saying the gs mapping forum would be more organized/efficient subdivided into multiple forums.
I feel inclined to agree, but changing over now is not without issues, for one, all the current threads pertaining to optimization in the HL discussion forum would have to be moved i guess?
I feel inclined to agree, but changing over now is not without issues, for one, all the current threads pertaining to optimization in the HL discussion forum would have to be moved i guess?
There really needs to be a part of the forum only concentrated on optimization of maps...ya idk, might not be a bad idea. Do you mean A or B?
A
Goldsource Mapping/Optimization
Source Mapping/Optimization
or
B
General Discussion
Source mapping Questions
Source Mapping Optimization
GoldSrc Mapping Questions
GoldSrc Mapping Optimization
Site comments and suggestions
General Discussion
high-five!
those look great luke loke! i hope you will release for us to play! Also like the title btw
Instant: That hallway looks amazingly pimp. I didn't recognize even half of those HL textures used because they are so nicely placed.
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Wow so much nice stuff in here! Instant and ATDestroy thise are some nice goldsource screens
time to choose...
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