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Isn't fog just static sprites? Explain--for my benefit-- the method you tried, please.
Wow. never saw this b4. My only suggestion would be to reinstall everything: HL, VHE, FGD, ZHLT.
I'd like to make a Starcraft level actually. Can we post in the vault and send you the link?
I would be interested in contributing what limited experience I have to any urban-oriented map. I started to delve into the urban universe with thepink.bsp.
Besides, mostly all my maps are a fight to keep r_speeds down. Sounds like a fun challenge.
Besides, mostly all my maps are a fight to keep r_speeds down. Sounds like a fun challenge.
Oh forgot, those 2-unit thick outter walls, I would recommend making them at least 64 units thick, and for really big maps, keep them at least 64 units away from the outer boundaries.
Oh, and finally, what was causing your map to not compile... those breakable glass partitions you had, had all kinds of weird locations for gib models. Like In one you were trying to reference a headcrab model from your counter-strike directory!?!?
Delete all those wacky custom gibs for those func_breakables and it should compile then--Also, don't forget the stuff above. The one in paticular that was really rottening things, had the path 'E:gamessierracounter-strikecstrikev
alveheadcrab.mdl' or something like that.
All custom gibs not from the pak file go into 'x:half-lifevalvemodels' folder, BUT all you type in the 'gib model' field is:
models/yourcustommodel.mdl
Oh, and finally, what was causing your map to not compile... those breakable glass partitions you had, had all kinds of weird locations for gib models. Like In one you were trying to reference a headcrab model from your counter-strike directory!?!?
Delete all those wacky custom gibs for those func_breakables and it should compile then--Also, don't forget the stuff above. The one in paticular that was really rottening things, had the path 'E:gamessierracounter-strikecstrikev
alveheadcrab.mdl' or something like that.
All custom gibs not from the pak file go into 'x:half-lifevalvemodels' folder, BUT all you type in the 'gib model' field is:
models/yourcustommodel.mdl
K, a couple of things:
-All your outside walls are only 2 units thick. This is probably why your getting leaks.
-You also had entities siticking out of you outer wall, which can casue weird errons, not least of which are 'leaks.'
-Don't overlap your brushes, and, you weren't carving your corridors, were you? If you were, stop that immediately.
Other than that, looks fine to me. Looks cool.
-All your outside walls are only 2 units thick. This is probably why your getting leaks.
-You also had entities siticking out of you outer wall, which can casue weird errons, not least of which are 'leaks.'
-Don't overlap your brushes, and, you weren't carving your corridors, were you? If you were, stop that immediately.
Other than that, looks fine to me. Looks cool.
You could make the pistons func_walls, then have each piston func_wall target itself so it ossilates up and down. the only other thing you need is an auto_start or button or trigger_once to get them moving. Much simpler then using path_corners, imo.
Jedi = sweet, is it not?
"I eat concertina wire and piss napalm!" --From??
Http://www.goldwave.com -goldwave for teh cue points
http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft/hlmv/index.html - milkshape
http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft/hlmv/index.html - milkshape
Sweet! And show them off on your new maps. It's so nice to see custom skies in maps!
Hmmmmmm. must try the evil wad switches againe. 
Game show looks teh cool! As far as those include texture swithches, I haven't been able to get them to work. I think I heard someplace, that for them to work properly, I think you have to use nem's batch compiler, but I can't confirm this.
Weird. If you upload the .rmf in the 'problem maps' section, I will look at it.
I just found a tutorial by BJ that involves a 'counter' that may be useful for your map, but i've not looked at it yet, so can't be sure.
Thanks Dandy, for clarification and new info. It's kind of funny those HE maps, 'cause it's like your crapping grenades! 
Can we submit PTS' maps by proxy?:P They are all very unique. 'Hacking' I'm sure was way more complex, but I thought 'Naval Boss' was way more interesting.
Good luck with your new endeavors! And please don't forget us pleebs when you hit the 'big time!'
You mean there is things important in life besides Level Design? Nah, I just don't believe it.
No joke though, mapping is one time-consuming activity, at least for me. I can totally understand how people don't have time for it, but It doesn't mean I have to like it...
No joke though, mapping is one time-consuming activity, at least for me. I can totally understand how people don't have time for it, but It doesn't mean I have to like it...
Very Interesting. Does this have anything to do with Squall's Method in HE_Offroad, where your player automatically spawns HE grenades--about 1 per second--througout the entire map?
Awsome. Did you batton down the scoring aspect? I can't wait to try this.
PTS: What the hell! You are one of the more talented mappers on this site, and you didn't join, again. Same goes for you Tlax, but your probably to busy showing VALVe how their maps should be...
I'm glad to see SlayerA had joined this one, haven't seen a new one from him in a while. Kasperg and Trapt's should be good as well.
And to the rest of us mapping plebians, good luck!
I'm glad to see SlayerA had joined this one, haven't seen a new one from him in a while. Kasperg and Trapt's should be good as well.
And to the rest of us mapping plebians, good luck!
BL: That is awsome.
"Most of their free time is spent flying, but sometime they stab." (Ask Mark if you don't believe me.) <Regarding Ninjas> - By Maddox
"Most of their free time is spent flying, but sometime they stab." (Ask Mark if you don't believe me.) <Regarding Ninjas> - By Maddox
Againe, goes beyond my knoweldge... Perhaps putting this map in the 'problem maps' section with a brief, detailed description of what your trying to do, and what's going wrong, we can recruit some more help for this one.
Game_player_equip and env_globals goes beyond what I know about HL entities. If I get a chance, I'll mess around with it. Pretty sweet Idea, you and a friend can target practice for points!
I tried func_guntarget, but couldn't get it to work in the short time I tried, so I'd recommend using a func_button, because it's more straightforward imo.
Also, after looking at Seventh's example, noticed that "touch activates" flag is not necessary for it to work properly.
Also, after looking at Seventh's example, noticed that "touch activates" flag is not necessary for it to work properly.
Nisse: probalby, but I haven't tested it. func_button works fine, with flags set. I will try the func_guntarget though.
That's interesting Seventh, I didn't know you could do that, but it makes sense.
Also I apologize for not mentioning that you needed the func_button to go with it. Actually, I thought it would work without it, but I just tried it, and no joy without func_button, with flags "don't move" and "touch activates" checked. If you don't check "don't move" flag, there is a delay for the item to 'break.'
What's also interesting is you can make the button really big, or really small, to require a direct hit for your 'breakable' item.
Also I apologize for not mentioning that you needed the func_button to go with it. Actually, I thought it would work without it, but I just tried it, and no joy without func_button, with flags "don't move" and "touch activates" checked. If you don't check "don't move" flag, there is a delay for the item to 'break.'
What's also interesting is you can make the button really big, or really small, to require a direct hit for your 'breakable' item.
I'll try to make this as constructive and useful for you as possible, so please don't take this the wrong way. 4 general suggestions:
1. Slow down, and take time to read the tutorials. Let them sink in and then try moving forward. Especially if your running with a deadline, this is the first, best way to proceed efficiently. Then if your still stuck, post a detailed, specific question.
2. Another great way to figure out a problem, is to find a map in the example vault that does something similar to what your trying to achieve. Download it, see how it was done, and reproduce it in your map. If What your trying to do isn't in the vault, there are many users who would be happy to post an example map.
3. Don't underestimate the 'find' textbox on the upper right of this page. Chances are if your having a problem, someone down the road had a similar hangup, and it was addressed in a past thread.
4.
1. Slow down, and take time to read the tutorials. Let them sink in and then try moving forward. Especially if your running with a deadline, this is the first, best way to proceed efficiently. Then if your still stuck, post a detailed, specific question.
2. Another great way to figure out a problem, is to find a map in the example vault that does something similar to what your trying to achieve. Download it, see how it was done, and reproduce it in your map. If What your trying to do isn't in the vault, there are many users who would be happy to post an example map.
3. Don't underestimate the 'find' textbox on the upper right of this page. Chances are if your having a problem, someone down the road had a similar hangup, and it was addressed in a past thread.
4.
I'd appreciate it if when I posted a problem, someone (if at all possible) could respond quickly...Trust me, of us on this site are waiting, eagerly with bated breath to answer your questions. There is no need to ask for a quick resopnse, and if anything, this may mildly offend some people.
Me likes. Simple/functional design is easy on the eyes. What gives with the 404 for compo map though?
Could you please post your compile log?
He wants the targets to re materialize every 5-10 seconds not every round...
I know with HL1, If you have a huge, complex map, random brushes simply won't appear. Not sure if this applies, but thought I would throw it out there...
Maybe an accompanying ambient general too...
Awsome idea! This is getting interesting...I'm envisioning an old penny arcade shoot 'em up gallery.
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[quote]No point. Absolutely none.
It's like nitrogen. It takes up space, but you can't really see anything.[quote]
Awsome...
It's like nitrogen. It takes up space, but you can't really see anything.[quote]
Awsome...
LOL...Leave it to ZL's thoughts to reside in the gutter.
1. Playtest other's maps and take time to leave some comments. Not only does this help out the mapper whose map your rating, It also gives you invaluble experience you can use, to judge/improve your own maps. I cannot stress how important this is.
2. Model--not copy--really good mappers. By this I mean, find someone, anyone, whose maps you think are awsome, then study what they did, to achieve the creamy-goodness. It helps If the mapper your emulating has included the .RMF file, but it's by no means necessary. In my own experience, I've found really good maps--ones that really turn me on--are the result of exemplary texturing, and those that also have a simplistic elegance of design, that I don't see very often.
3. Read Every tutorial you can find, then read it againe.
4. If you can't figure something out after Googling and experimenting, ASK! There are many Vastly experienced mappers out there--not the least of which hang out at TWHL--who are 'dying' for new, stimulating questions.
5. Don't give up. When you've tried your best, and your maps still look like hot garbage, press on! Remember why you started mapping and keep trying. Keep your thoughts on the prize, as it may be as close as your next map away!
6. Don't be afraid of new things, but also don't blindly jump into things you don't understand, and expect great results. When I first started using VM, I got nothing but invalid solids and weird compile errors. After a while, when I knew a little more about the engine and hammer, I tried VM againe, and now I use it constantly--with some measure of success--!
2. Model--not copy--really good mappers. By this I mean, find someone, anyone, whose maps you think are awsome, then study what they did, to achieve the creamy-goodness. It helps If the mapper your emulating has included the .RMF file, but it's by no means necessary. In my own experience, I've found really good maps--ones that really turn me on--are the result of exemplary texturing, and those that also have a simplistic elegance of design, that I don't see very often.
3. Read Every tutorial you can find, then read it againe.
4. If you can't figure something out after Googling and experimenting, ASK! There are many Vastly experienced mappers out there--not the least of which hang out at TWHL--who are 'dying' for new, stimulating questions.
5. Don't give up. When you've tried your best, and your maps still look like hot garbage, press on! Remember why you started mapping and keep trying. Keep your thoughts on the prize, as it may be as close as your next map away!
6. Don't be afraid of new things, but also don't blindly jump into things you don't understand, and expect great results. When I first started using VM, I got nothing but invalid solids and weird compile errors. After a while, when I knew a little more about the engine and hammer, I tried VM againe, and now I use it constantly--with some measure of success--!
You could make object a 'shootable' func_door--set health field to something > 0--, that would rotate or slide out of view when shot. Then, just set the 'Delay before reset to' field to 5-10 seconds.
It's not breakable exactly, but all i can think of atm.
It's not breakable exactly, but all i can think of atm.
No problemo.
Prolly a dumb question, but did you try upgading to 3.4 or 3.5 beta. If you're not willing to do that, at least reinstall 3.3.
If I were having this problem I would:
-Backup My entire configuration to a cdr or seperate partition
-delete old hammer/config files
-Clean install hammer
Good luck!
If I were having this problem I would:
-Backup My entire configuration to a cdr or seperate partition
-delete old hammer/config files
-Clean install hammer
Good luck!
Lol...Time for a new friend
Lol, I forgot about those
Love teh blonde jokes...but where are the 'Your momma's so fat..." jokes?
I didn't do anything spectac, kind of gallery of Transformer prefabs moving with func_doors/ rotating, and I included an intro, like at the beginning of a movie sort of.l
Sweet, thanks!
Just submitted mine--My first compo Entry! It's buggy, but the best I could do in the time alloted. Good luck to all who've entered!