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how many times does it have to be triggerable? How are you "turning off" the camera. Trigger_relay, simply calling it again in multimanger or what?
there are TONS of ways you could do this. figure out exactly what you want to do, preferably from a real-life example (there are great examples/methods for ads in tube stations and on city streets), and then go from there..
rim: you mean have one pic fade away while the next one fades in like a screen saver slide show?
rim: you mean have one pic fade away while the next one fades in like a screen saver slide show?
yeah it's one feature i wish twhl had, that search results would direct you to the page(s) where the results are found, and not just directing you to the thread (which sometimes can be very large, and impossible to search quickly)
And yeah even though we already did this compo i'd be all for doing it again. (i'm sure we could all build them way better now, i know i sure could..)
And yeah even though we already did this compo i'd be all for doing it again. (i'm sure we could all build them way better now, i know i sure could..)
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here is the link to the mobius anyway. Also, here is part b of the compo, joining to mobiuses together to make a klein bottle.Try right-clicking on your speaker icon, and open the volume mixer.
Check your devices, and the volume levels for each. I once had a device called Total Recorder installed for recording audio streams directly from the "wave out" or speaker (because my sound card didn't have that option available).
The volume was turned down half-way for total recorder, and all my other audio devices sounded "quiet". Adjusting the volume for this device (which i guess was set as my primary device) or disabling it fixed the problem..
hope halps! =)
The volume was turned down half-way for total recorder, and all my other audio devices sounded "quiet". Adjusting the volume for this device (which i guess was set as my primary device) or disabling it fixed the problem..
hope halps! =)
i never ever had the crash problem with compilator fyi..
working on mine now. 512 units is a lot bigger than i thought it was. ( i thought we'd literally have cubicle-sized space to decorate in an "office setting" type map. This is better tho 
check the chair-keyboard interface.
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Very awesomeish!
Much of it is way too clean to be brushwork regardless of what engine it is.. it looks SO good.
Much of it is way too clean to be brushwork regardless of what engine it is.. it looks SO good.
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insanely pretty rimrook! is that for chickenfist's 2d mod?
chea you're right! I never noticed the mention to the "rear pair" and just focused on the "3-legged oblate teardrop".
this is nice because i feel 4 legs gives you a little more design freedom.
this is nice because i feel 4 legs gives you a little more design freedom.
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here's my unfinished Chalcedony:
Her big grabs are too big and i didn't build the singular small grab. i'd also like to make the main body/carapace less-round looking, and add some distreess/damage to the whole thing.
The center part that the arms connect to is a func_tank and is supposed to rotate/track the player (like the security cams in cs_training) but it won't rotate fsr. (I was hoping to make the tank "not solid" or "passable", because i think it's getting "stuck", but i don't think it's possible)
Here's the .rmf and .bsp if anyone has the time to troubleshoot the tank problem.
The center part that the arms connect to is a func_tank and is supposed to rotate/track the player (like the security cams in cs_training) but it won't rotate fsr. (I was hoping to make the tank "not solid" or "passable", because i think it's getting "stuck", but i don't think it's possible)
Here's the .rmf and .bsp if anyone has the time to troubleshoot the tank problem.
Mighty: then i can put a spaceship in there? (because i will)
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This was fun playing on the server! let's do it again!
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this is so cool! can you give us a sample desk/cubicle area to decorate, or will we have nonstandard cubicle desks.
The way i saw it when you first brought up the idea, is that you'd give us a blank cubicle area and desk, and we'd provide things like our computer, inbox, chair, toys/decorations, etc.. is this what you meant? (y/n)
Set up the "office" area like NBC's the office: might be awesome. or maybe like the cubicle areas from grandma's boy? ok i'll shut it now but i have to say i LOVE this idea!
The way i saw it when you first brought up the idea, is that you'd give us a blank cubicle area and desk, and we'd provide things like our computer, inbox, chair, toys/decorations, etc.. is this what you meant? (y/n)
Set up the "office" area like NBC's the office: might be awesome. or maybe like the cubicle areas from grandma's boy? ok i'll shut it now but i have to say i LOVE this idea!
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Sunshine (2007)
Quite enjoyed it despite the critical reviews.
Point Of No Return (1993)
Quite enjoyed it tho it's a bit dated
Pandorum [2009]
Watched it twice on the plane ride home, enjoyed it more the
more i watched it, tho i hated it when it was first released.
Quite enjoyed it despite the critical reviews.
Point Of No Return (1993)
Quite enjoyed it tho it's a bit dated
Pandorum [2009]
Watched it twice on the plane ride home, enjoyed it more the
more i watched it, tho i hated it when it was first released.
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agreed. maybe some nice goldsource displacements for dirt mounds here and there using PB's Twister 5?
Map or model or mspaint or hand sketch Chalcedony, the robot war machine described in the Sci-fi story, Tideline:
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Audio Podcast
Best creation earns bragging rights and chooses the next one. Winner chosen from voting of the participants, so the "chooser" may also participate in each challenge. (i'm working on mine now)
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Audio Podcast
Best creation earns bragging rights and chooses the next one. Winner chosen from voting of the participants, so the "chooser" may also participate in each challenge. (i'm working on mine now)
fleshed out a mapping idea for goldsource: ka_worksite:
fsr, i much prefer prototyping in hammer 3.x rather than hammer 4 fsr...
I plan on adding piles of dirt, construction vehicles, props like ladders and tools, and a trench around the foundation. Only problem is the wpoly are so high because each piece of wood is individually brushed, rather than modeled or mask textured..
Unbreakable: Nice work on the wolf though the old man seems very strange to me.
I plan on adding piles of dirt, construction vehicles, props like ladders and tools, and a trench around the foundation. Only problem is the wpoly are so high because each piece of wood is individually brushed, rather than modeled or mask textured..
Unbreakable: Nice work on the wolf though the old man seems very strange to me.
lawl i was just pwned by the game.. =)
One way to go about making a map:
1. Come up with an idea for what you want to map.
2. read up tutorials from twhl and others: google search half-life mapping and/or cs mapping, and you will find tons of sites and tutorials.
3. download/install/configure Valve Hammer Editor. reference the tutorial Huntey aptly posted.
3a. Reference the forums for any configuration/setup questions
4. Build and compile your map.
4a. Search the forums and this site for questions/errors regarding your compile.
If i could give you one piece of advice as a new mapper (besides reading up on tutorials and the forums) is to compile your map often. Too often, i see mappers build the gigantic "map of their dreams" without trying to compile it even once during the build.
The result is an uncompilable map with so many errors, it's basically uncompilable. After you get your first "box" with an info_player_start and a light to compile and play, i would recommend compiling about every hour of editing time, or even less at the beginning.
Doing this will make it MUCH EASIER to troubleshoot problems with your first map...
Sorry for the long-winded response.. Hope it helps!
1. Come up with an idea for what you want to map.
2. read up tutorials from twhl and others: google search half-life mapping and/or cs mapping, and you will find tons of sites and tutorials.
3. download/install/configure Valve Hammer Editor. reference the tutorial Huntey aptly posted.
3a. Reference the forums for any configuration/setup questions
4. Build and compile your map.
4a. Search the forums and this site for questions/errors regarding your compile.
If i could give you one piece of advice as a new mapper (besides reading up on tutorials and the forums) is to compile your map often. Too often, i see mappers build the gigantic "map of their dreams" without trying to compile it even once during the build.
The result is an uncompilable map with so many errors, it's basically uncompilable. After you get your first "box" with an info_player_start and a light to compile and play, i would recommend compiling about every hour of editing time, or even less at the beginning.
Doing this will make it MUCH EASIER to troubleshoot problems with your first map...
Sorry for the long-winded response.. Hope it helps!
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oh shit that looks good TJB! Is that London?
Happy we're starting to get some maps for this! (strider: roll up your sleeves...)
Happy we're starting to get some maps for this! (strider: roll up your sleeves...)
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Great detail brushing Atom (as usual), but you can barely tell with those textures. HL original textures are so beat... =(
agrees with ashepard your map looks intriguing trapt. Yours too Strider it screens look lovely so far, tho i can't say that texture scheme is very interesting (just the nature of the theme your doin i think tho). Maybe you can find a way to get some brighter colors in there creatively, without clashing with your theme too badly..
Hey, if anyone has cs_lilhouse by playbus archived, please send me a link because our current link is broken..
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Looks nice Sajo! I think tho those L-shaped lights would look better as models, or, brush them out so you can see individual light bulbs under inside a semi-transparent glass cover... I think it would look a lot better than just those textures; at the very least, try a new texture.
Wow looks great jeff! You gonna make a 3D skybox?
Disco: Hey that castle looks great man! can't wait to see more..
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Unbreakable: yeah, i thought it would be a portrait of your father when you said "old man"...D
yeah the cycler sprite and like, when you have a info_player start it should show the ct model, and the t model for the info_player_deathmatch and os on...
i will try your suggestions when i get home from holiday! thanks Mr. Atom and Mr. Killer-Duck.
i will try your suggestions when i get home from holiday! thanks Mr. Atom and Mr. Killer-Duck.
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ja ja someone take charge who is well-versed in source mapping...
<looks towards teh strideh>
<looks towards teh strideh>
Models are extracted. Changed configuration, but still not working:
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ugh, i've tried everything, but i can't get cs models to show up in hammer 3.5..
Here are my configuration:
And here are the fgd i'm using. I did unpack all the models and sprites to their subdirectories in Cstrike.
Any help or words of wisdom greatly appreciated!
Here are my configuration:
Any help or words of wisdom greatly appreciated!
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Equilibrium (2002)
V (2009) (episodes 1-4)
Trying to work my way through all these movies i haven't yet seen...
Next on queue are:
Android (1982)
Brazil (1985)
Dark City (1998)
Existenz (1999)
V (2009) (episodes 1-4)
Trying to work my way through all these movies i haven't yet seen...
Next on queue are:
Android (1982)
Brazil (1985)
Dark City (1998)
Existenz (1999)
did you try a virtual os like huntey did?
You want profiles? You got profiles!Awesome! Would different profiles also include all the individual tool settings, including the HLFix wadlist and the CSG wadinclude list?! That would be so awesome...
'nother small thing is would be nice to have a "select all"/"deselect all" to the rmf list... It's really not a big deal but would still be nice when compiling multiple maps..
Nice to see you're still updating this1
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sure will be fixed in next build.. <adds to list>
Yeah, a func_wall toggle is used there due to a glitch with the func_door_rotating, which is set to passable. i'll have to adjust the reset time for the the func_wall_toggle, in the multimanager... thanks man!
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joe: yup disco is correct: Rooms is an ongoing project, and i will continue to add new rooms to the project for as is feasibly possible.
Disco: yeah, i don't think jeff did that on purpose but i could be wrong. (it was probably by me adding a texlight but i honestly don't know for certain)
I will add the continuity error between rooms 7 and 8 (Spag and Nefarious's map?) to the to-do list for next build, thanky!
Disco: yeah, i don't think jeff did that on purpose but i could be wrong. (it was probably by me adding a texlight but i honestly don't know for certain)
I will add the continuity error between rooms 7 and 8 (Spag and Nefarious's map?) to the to-do list for next build, thanky!
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The sad thing about new mappers(myself included) is you have all the drive and motivation in the world, but none of the skills you need. THEN, you get some skills and experience and you can't think of anything to map, or you just don't feel like it... =(
Trapt: ya, that probably wasn't the best texture i could have used on the beams, and i agree about the other points too... I just needed someone to point it out for me i suppose, since i haven't really looked at it since i built it last year.. =)
Hotdog: looks pretty cool!
Hotdog: looks pretty cool!
i'd like to recycle mine from the original rooms:s, but i'll totally make improvements as per comments.
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Sci-fi quadfecta last night:
Supernova
Galaxy Quest
Lost In Space
K-Pax(not really sci-fi i guess?)
[quote]L?on and Twelve Monkeys.[/url]
both great, L?on is one of my all-time favs..
Supernova
Galaxy Quest
Lost In Space
K-Pax(not really sci-fi i guess?)
Inglorious Basterdsthat movie is the win, i've seen it at least a dozen times at the theater...
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Avatar...I liked it better the second time and in 3D. IMAX is still sold out everytime i try to see it.. =(
[quote]L?on and Twelve Monkeys.[/url]
both great, L?on is one of my all-time favs..
I thought Strider was heading this?! =)
That said, i think the person who DOES end up heading this, should structure it so you personally have as little work to do as possible. (cuz your gonna have your hands full in the end, compiling, debugging, and playtesting..
I thought Captain Terror wasNope! I've only ever made one source room in my life, and i have a couple more in the works.. Someone with WAY more experience than me with the source engine should run the show...
That said, i think the person who DOES end up heading this, should structure it so you personally have as little work to do as possible. (cuz your gonna have your hands full in the end, compiling, debugging, and playtesting..
Well, the texture i'm talking about has no opposite side.Neither does the one in my example. If you try the above steps with texture lock on, it will work for you...
You can mirror the texture of a door like above by using texture lock and rotating brushes with that door texture around. You dont have to have another texture.YES! =)
Or make the number in the texture's scale negative. It'll flip.never knew that... neat! =)
yeah agrees with srry. If you're talking about a double door, this is the way i'd do it:
1. build only one side of the double door, and texture it with your door texture.
2. take that door, rotate it 180 degrees (texture lock is [on] off), and place it next to the first door.
3. open texture application(shift-a), select the opposite-sided texture, and apply it(alt+right-click) to the side you started on.
1. build only one side of the double door, and texture it with your door texture.
2. take that door, rotate it 180 degrees (texture lock is [on] off), and place it next to the first door.
3. open texture application(shift-a), select the opposite-sided texture, and apply it(alt+right-click) to the side you started on.
Good job, guys.On behalf of all the rooms' authors and contributors, i thank you very kindly.
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I got there without noclippingah yes! you can sneak around the edge =) I'll noclip it for next build =)
Sometimes, the changelevel/teleport doesn't work and I find myself stuck in my room unable to go back to the menu map.Yup. i have no explanation for this. during playtesting, like 1 in 12 times that, or another changelever would bugger. Wish i had a better answer as to why.. =(
Bonus map: If I try to enter a second time, it's not reset and the train/elevator/whatever is at the end of its path, leaving me stuck in it.It was never intended to be reentered, which is stupid on my part, since it would one would logically assume there might be audio commentary for the bonus map as well... Thank you, this will be addressed in the next build!
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I'm in. =)
psilous: send me a link to your rmf if you like...(if you're talking about goldsource)
Sure.. Ill do it. Just draw up some guidelines.Most definitely, just try to keep it as simple as possible, since as a general rule: human beings have a tough time following instructions.
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What about having a time limit so it doesn't take as long as the hl1 rooms?Yeah, i agree, at some point at least. Rooms HL took WAY longer than i ever expected it to.. (still accepting Goldsource entries btw) [/hijack]
psilous: send me a link to your rmf if you like...(if you're talking about goldsource)
Please read my comments and tell me if i'm daft or not:
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=5398
Discuss.
(If i'm wrong about this i will have may comments removed and apologize, but i must say, i'm really getting tired of this..)
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=5398
Discuss.
(If i'm wrong about this i will have may comments removed and apologize, but i must say, i'm really getting tired of this..)
whatcha got done so far?
I found some errors were related to a shape that, while not invalid in its original form, rotated (90 degrees) copies of it were actually invalid. Is there a way I can fix that?Yes, this is actually an old error, caused by using CTRL+M or sometimes also SHIFT-rotating a very complex object.
Fix: If you did in-fact use CTRL-M to rotate those objects, try using SHIFT-rotate (15-degree rotations). If you still get the invalid solid error, try just free rotating.
If none of these work, try simplifying or redesigning the object you're trying to rotate.
Finally Done and in the Vault! A big thank-you to Atom for hosting and compiling our first official release!