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Anybody wanta play?
I've never played source before but i have it installed now. Somebody shout if you wanta noob around with me = )
It's ok, the new punishment for saying you'll submit and entry and not doing so is 12 failure points, so be warned! = ) (we should keep a running total on a shame board of fail points! =D)
Muzz: Seems like an excellent compo, but i'm swamped for time atm. If i get some free-time, i'll try to work up something in source as a my first Source Level! = )
Muzz: Seems like an excellent compo, but i'm swamped for time atm. If i get some free-time, i'll try to work up something in source as a my first Source Level! = )
I just finally got a source-capable machine so i'm in. (bought orange box too so if we get the tf2 server i'll be ready).
Some DoD:S would be nice too if anyone plays that (i have still yet to buy it but i loved the old DoD.
Some DoD:S would be nice too if anyone plays that (i have still yet to buy it but i loved the old DoD.
Wow these are still kicking?! = )
I guess #10 - Remake a door is done. Out of the entries i think Muzz's is the clear winner, and i guess i get second since Daubster never submitted his very-beautifully-constructed door (pictured in a screenshot above).
If you guys want to do an 11th geometry challenge, I'm in, but Muzz has first dibs on choosing the next one. I might submit a source entry since i have a source capable machine now. = )
I guess #10 - Remake a door is done. Out of the entries i think Muzz's is the clear winner, and i guess i get second since Daubster never submitted his very-beautifully-constructed door (pictured in a screenshot above).
If you guys want to do an 11th geometry challenge, I'm in, but Muzz has first dibs on choosing the next one. I might submit a source entry since i have a source capable machine now. = )
lol ur welcome. = )
Here's a cool x64 software page that i found in case you didn't know, called Start64!.
btw does it matter where i install my program files in the (x86) or the normal directory? i just started installing crysis in the (x86) directory i think.
Here's a cool x64 software page that i found in case you didn't know, called Start64!.
btw does it matter where i install my program files in the (x86) or the normal directory? i just started installing crysis in the (x86) directory i think.
wow that's good news, now i'm not so scared of the big, bad x64 platform. = ) i googled and found other people complaining firefox wouldn't install on their x64 system too... weird.
What are your system specs btw i'm curious? = )
What are your system specs btw i'm curious? = )
Well, i got the 64 bit gateway computer!
Installing Crysis and then Orange box right after. = )
I'll give a complete list of working/nonworking programs in a week or so in case anyone cares. If too much stuff that i like to use doesn't work, i'm taking this thing back and getting the other computer probably.
Installing Crysis and then Orange box right after. = )
32-bit programs run fine on 64-bit Windows.Well i hope you're right but i tried installing Firefox as my very first application and it wouldn't even start the installation process. I downloaded Minefied (64-bit firefox) and it works fine tho.
I'll give a complete list of working/nonworking programs in a week or so in case anyone cares. If too much stuff that i like to use doesn't work, i'm taking this thing back and getting the other computer probably.
You wouldn't be scart at all about backward compatibility being it's 64-bit?
Yes yes I know it's a lot but pretend you had to choose 1 or other...which one would you get?
I dunno i prefer running at that res whenever possible so i respectfully disagree. = ) which one would you pick if you had to choose one of those luek?
o rly!? the geek squad guys said so. maybe they just meant i couldn't utilize all the memory, but i'm pretty sure they said they couldn't do it. I'll have to double-check that with them then. [/hope]
If you had to choose one of these and it would be your only computer, which one would u go with?
If you had to choose one of these and it would be your only computer, which one would u go with?
Help pleez! = o
I'm looking at buying this computer with ddr3 memory. I love the specs--nvidia 9800m gts, 17" with 1920x1200 res, 7200 200GB HDD, 1066MHz frontside bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.26 core 2 duo--but i'm afraid about backward compatibility with my old games, and many 3rd-party progams--not least of which goldsource editing tools. Also i wanted to downgrade to windows xp professional which i'm told is impossible on this machine because of the ddr3 memory.
As an alternative, i'm considering this machine for 50 dollars less, which i'm fairly sure i can downgrade to xp (it only has 3GB of ddr2). It comes with a slightly less-powerful 9700m gts, 2.0ghz P7350 core 2 duo, 1066MHz system bus, and 3MB L2 cache. I have many dislikes about this machine though:
-makes my top-five list for ugliest notebook chassis of all time.
-15.4 screen and no number pad
-5400 speed HDD
-max resolution is only 1440 x 900 (which is gay)
The worst part is this is a substantially weaker machine for almost the same money, which kills me. If i'm spending this kind of money i want it to be perfect... and it isn't.
So any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm 90% positive i'm buying one or the other because i need a new computer now, i just would really appreciate some help deciding which one.
(inb4 everyone says don't buy a laptop and comments about Best Buy)
I'm looking at buying this computer with ddr3 memory. I love the specs--nvidia 9800m gts, 17" with 1920x1200 res, 7200 200GB HDD, 1066MHz frontside bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.26 core 2 duo--but i'm afraid about backward compatibility with my old games, and many 3rd-party progams--not least of which goldsource editing tools. Also i wanted to downgrade to windows xp professional which i'm told is impossible on this machine because of the ddr3 memory.
As an alternative, i'm considering this machine for 50 dollars less, which i'm fairly sure i can downgrade to xp (it only has 3GB of ddr2). It comes with a slightly less-powerful 9700m gts, 2.0ghz P7350 core 2 duo, 1066MHz system bus, and 3MB L2 cache. I have many dislikes about this machine though:
-makes my top-five list for ugliest notebook chassis of all time.
-15.4 screen and no number pad
-5400 speed HDD
-max resolution is only 1440 x 900 (which is gay)
The worst part is this is a substantially weaker machine for almost the same money, which kills me. If i'm spending this kind of money i want it to be perfect... and it isn't.
So any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm 90% positive i'm buying one or the other because i need a new computer now, i just would really appreciate some help deciding which one.
(inb4 everyone says don't buy a laptop and comments about Best Buy)
Tetsu0: Doable... i'm tempeted to try it myself just to see if it works. = )
Vulstar: did you test it is that the solution? I know Half-Life does this but i can't remember if they use a level change and new train or func_platrot or what.
Vulstar: did you test it is that the solution? I know Half-Life does this but i can't remember if they use a level change and new train or func_platrot or what.
I don't really understand the problem you're describing, but here are a couple tracktrain example maps i found that might help:
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=927
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=4569
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=3753
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=927
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=4569
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=3753
I would agree with Rim. If that's not the trouble i really don't know. Awesome-looking map btw! = )
If Vista indeed is the problem you could downgrade to windows xp, you just need to hunt for your device drivers. (if you bought a premade computer, their website might have the xp drivers for you) The only remaining problem would be finding a copy of xp since they don't sell it any longer afaik.
And btw can i ask you if your hammer 3.x works ok in vista? (i'm buying a new computer soon and am wondering...)
And btw can i ask you if your hammer 3.x works ok in vista? (i'm buying a new computer soon and am wondering...)
YA...
Oh btw it's nice to see you mustang67! It's been a long time since i've seen you around, welcome!
Oh btw it's nice to see you mustang67! It's been a long time since i've seen you around, welcome!
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VISTA IS GAY I'LL NEVER RUN IT ON MY MACHINE NOT EVAR
I just played a game in the reissues map pack--Cyan by Half-Life Maniac--that does this, but uses a monster turret (i think) to simulate auto turrets from the movie aliens ( you watch through a door as the turrets attack zombies or sum such).
There should be a way to do it with func tank tho, but i dunno how... if i get the soulution i'll let you know. = )
There should be a way to do it with func tank tho, but i dunno how... if i get the soulution i'll let you know. = )
Have you been to Wavelength?
Wow that's seriously pretty neat. I shall experiment a bit more. = )
Here's another dome; Nuthing too special but I still am awed by how easy and nice it works:
Cound you post a small instructions for the goldsource heightmaps? I dunno how to make them work but your heightmap images looked cool.
Thanks for creating another neat misc toy for me to play with, to suck yet more valuable time away from my responsibilities. = )
Here's another dome; Nuthing too special but I still am awed by how easy and nice it works:
Cound you post a small instructions for the goldsource heightmaps? I dunno how to make them work but your heightmap images looked cool.
Thanks for creating another neat misc toy for me to play with, to suck yet more valuable time away from my responsibilities. = )
Sneaking up to knife someone in DoD when you KNOW you should kill them right away is alwyays fun, except of course when:
1. they hear you
2. turn around quick
3. noscope you in the face.
(This happens to me a lot)
1. they hear you
2. turn around quick
3. noscope you in the face.
(This happens to me a lot)
I think there should be comments for the competition page entries (for winners or all entries, or at the very least, a general comment section for the whole compo? (i guess the competition thread covers the last one))
Award links in your profile should probably link to that competition's results?
Award links in your profile should probably link to that competition's results?
Works great for me.
I'm experimenting with domes right now. (next i'm guna see how they "like" being VMed...)
They're error free and look pretty good, and one thing i've noticed is that tha domes are almost paper thin--which is pretty cool and hard to achieve in hammer--, which could be good or bad, depending on your application. Is there a way to make them thicker? Is that what the power button does or what does it do?
Anyway, cool stuff Penguinboy, and thanks for not forgetting us Goldsource gypsies. (might base a geometry compo using twister in the future, could be cool!)
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While I agree with you, i frequently go from my mom's my dad's house, and a desktop is not an option right now. I could buy two desktops I guess for the cost of a medium-range gaming notebook? = )
I'm looking at new computers too. For video cards i'd like to get the nvida 8800m or the 9700m series cards. I agree with most people that these type of cards are more that sufficient for most games.
Some laptops i'm looking at with these cards have a 600Mhz FSB and some have an 800. Is there quite a performance increase with the faster bus?
Most core 2 duo processors i'm looking at with these machines are only about 2Ghz though, and though i want a faster processor, they are substanially more expensive... Is this speed range processor going be a huge hit to the gaming does anyone know?
Some laptops i'm looking at with these cards have a 600Mhz FSB and some have an 800. Is there quite a performance increase with the faster bus?
Most core 2 duo processors i'm looking at with these machines are only about 2Ghz though, and though i want a faster processor, they are substanially more expensive... Is this speed range processor going be a huge hit to the gaming does anyone know?
TJB/Daub: Absolutely. While the original door is really cool, it does have some design/function aspects that just don't seem plausible. Feel free to make any improvements you can think of! = )
I told myself i wouldn't spend any more time on my entry, but i have some extra free time poping up, so who knows. (probably won't though = ))
I'm happy to see some of the original participators in the the geometry challenges still around. We've spawned lot's of quality maps with our challenge ideas.
Let's keep them coming and make this one of the most popular geometry challenges in a while! = ) (GET YOUR MAPS IN OR ELSE... = D)
I told myself i wouldn't spend any more time on my entry, but i have some extra free time poping up, so who knows. (probably won't though = ))
I'm happy to see some of the original participators in the the geometry challenges still around. We've spawned lot's of quality maps with our challenge ideas.
Let's keep them coming and make this one of the most popular geometry challenges in a while! = ) (GET YOUR MAPS IN OR ELSE... = D)
what's a good cd burning software?
I've always used windows media player for audio cds, but i'd rather use something that doesn't suck so hard as it does.
bonus points for suggesting a good free program. I'm looking at lots of potentials on cnet now lol.
My friend mark uses nero.
I've always used windows media player for audio cds, but i'd rather use something that doesn't suck so hard as it does.
bonus points for suggesting a good free program. I'm looking at lots of potentials on cnet now lol.
My friend mark uses nero.
well like I said, you don't have to worry about your textures lining up it if the door starts in the "closed" postion, do you? 
The problem comes if the door is starting open; after the rotating door stops, the textures are at an odd angle, and don't line up with second, straight moving door, ya know?
Any ideas for that problem?
(btw here's a slightly updated version of my door minus the rendering errors:
clicky
The problem comes if the door is starting open; after the rotating door stops, the textures are at an odd angle, and don't line up with second, straight moving door, ya know?
Any ideas for that problem?
(btw here's a slightly updated version of my door minus the rendering errors:
clicky
Half-life Genius: It makes no difference to me! People will vote for the map they like the best. Muzz is right using SOHL is less challenging, but who cares?.. go for it! I'd love to see another interpretation of the door, regardless. = D
Muzz: Ya my door works exactly the same way, except mine started open, and i didn't use a teleport. It's also set to passable. (For an actual game, i'd make a blue door rendered invisble to act as the actual barrier)
what i really want to know is how you "hide" the rendering from one door to another; i can always see the change in the angle of the texture when the rendering off/on happens.
If you're starting with an open door, how do you make everthing line up? a closed door is simple because everthing is already lined up before the rotation begins)
Muzz: Ya my door works exactly the same way, except mine started open, and i didn't use a teleport. It's also set to passable. (For an actual game, i'd make a blue door rendered invisble to act as the actual barrier)
what i really want to know is how you "hide" the rendering from one door to another; i can always see the change in the angle of the texture when the rendering off/on happens.
If you're starting with an open door, how do you make everthing line up? a closed door is simple because everthing is already lined up before the rotation begins)
Wow i can't believe i forgot that one. = ) I guess you could add PakScape too if you're dealing in WON only, but i think GCFScape handles .pak files too?
Good on you Killer-Duck. = D
Good on you Killer-Duck. = D
Whoa Daub... tis sex! = )
Hey btw i figured out the problem why my entry was rednering weird. it was nothing wrong with the geometry, but my mistake was for the env_render when making each door "appear", i made it texture, 255, when it should have just been rendered normally, or normal, 255. I guess i din't know solids rendered texture/255 were not totally solid-looking for every angle! = P
Muzz: after the compo is over you might share some of your seekrits, though i think you might have a problem lining up the textures in the "rotating" door, transitioning to the "straight-moving" door, if you had to start with the door open? (maybe not, but i can't think of a way to do it unless you mono textured the door, but even then...)
Anyway, great entries so far. Anyone else gonna join in?! = P
Hey btw i figured out the problem why my entry was rednering weird. it was nothing wrong with the geometry, but my mistake was for the env_render when making each door "appear", i made it texture, 255, when it should have just been rendered normally, or normal, 255. I guess i din't know solids rendered texture/255 were not totally solid-looking for every angle! = P
Muzz: after the compo is over you might share some of your seekrits, though i think you might have a problem lining up the textures in the "rotating" door, transitioning to the "straight-moving" door, if you had to start with the door open? (maybe not, but i can't think of a way to do it unless you mono textured the door, but even then...)
Anyway, great entries so far. Anyone else gonna join in?! = P
THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE THEME.
lul yeah, i jsut reformatted and i never changed the background, then it grew on me. and fyi the classic theme pwns all imho so shut it please/thanks. = )
Squeeze it in before the next one:
lol yours is way better, da. = )
Here's my final entry:
It still renders weird changing from one door to the other, but i've exceeded my personal time limit for this challenge. Same goes for making a nice map for the door.
(sorry for double post, i didn't notice i was the last poster. we can't delete our post if it's the last one in the thread?)
It still renders weird changing from one door to the other, but i've exceeded my personal time limit for this challenge. Same goes for making a nice map for the door.
(sorry for double post, i didn't notice i was the last poster. we can't delete our post if it's the last one in the thread?)
Absolutely. Especially since the challenge focuses on geometry not entity work.
Up to you. = )
I'm finishing some work and then i'll finish my entry (or as finished as it will be). Hopefully in an hour or so.
Tetsu0 are you in for this one?
Tetsu0 are you in for this one?
When i saw your post i thought the truck was on it's way, but i think the driver retired. 
edit: LOL i didn't notice the thread was so old either! = D
Looks good so far, just keep going because you can only get better (like anything else).
As far as specific tips, everybody has some good ones but i remember when i first started out, people gave me a lot of good tips, but i didn't understand enough about the process to make good use out of them.
So, just try your best, and if you don't understand what people are telling you right away, try to keep it in your mind for when you're experience catches up with your knowledge.
funny shit that made me lol and lol in this thread:
Looks good so far, just keep going because you can only get better (like anything else).
As far as specific tips, everybody has some good ones but i remember when i first started out, people gave me a lot of good tips, but i didn't understand enough about the process to make good use out of them.
So, just try your best, and if you don't understand what people are telling you right away, try to keep it in your mind for when you're experience catches up with your knowledge.
funny shit that made me lol and lol in this thread:
didn't suck as hard as i was expecting.LOLOLOLOL
He must be either the best troll I've ever seen, or the worst mapper in the universe.Or maybe he's just really yourng or none of the above?
hi! = )
Write some suggestions of things you like about SP maps you've played, things you routinely see that you DON'T like, or some general ideas you can think of to make SP maps more fun to play.
I've found routinely playing SP maps lately i've noticed a couple things:
-Even though some maps have an ENORMOUS amount of professional work put into them, i find myself REALLY bored and not wanting to play it through. What are these highly skilled pieces of work missing?!
-I played a mode recently that had little sprites showing you where to go next, which i though was pretty awesome, as i get frustrated easily figuring out puzzles. Maybe a variation of that like an "easy" button to show you the way might be cool if a certain puzzle is pissing you off too much.
-I hate complicated jumping puzzles and have no time for them. noclip turn on.
Write some suggestions of things you like about SP maps you've played, things you routinely see that you DON'T like, or some general ideas you can think of to make SP maps more fun to play.
I've found routinely playing SP maps lately i've noticed a couple things:
-Even though some maps have an ENORMOUS amount of professional work put into them, i find myself REALLY bored and not wanting to play it through. What are these highly skilled pieces of work missing?!
-I played a mode recently that had little sprites showing you where to go next, which i though was pretty awesome, as i get frustrated easily figuring out puzzles. Maybe a variation of that like an "easy" button to show you the way might be cool if a certain puzzle is pissing you off too much.
-I hate complicated jumping puzzles and have no time for them. noclip turn on.
that's hott
I'm on 28.8k dialup!You can't be serious, seriously. I mean, are you serious?
Screw the Congo, we should be sending aid to your country for faster internets!
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edit x68I haven't tried yet, but that's my next step. I'm either going to try a train with angular velocity, or some env_render tricks perhaps.
I can't believe you completed that thing in such a short period of time... just excellent. I hope nobody is scared to make an entry looking at yours! = )
To recap for everyone, we changed Geometry Challenge 10 from build a robot to:
Geometry Challenge #10 - Recreate this Door!
Build the door described in Kissker's thread. You can do it in hammer 3.x or 4 (Goldsource or Source).
Rules:
-The challenge will end when we want it too.
-The winner will be chosen by voting in this thread
-The winner gets to choose the next challenge.
-Have Fun! = )
I can't believe you completed that thing in such a short period of time... just excellent. I hope nobody is scared to make an entry looking at yours! = )
To recap for everyone, we changed Geometry Challenge 10 from build a robot to:
Geometry Challenge #10 - Recreate this Door!
Build the door described in Kissker's thread. You can do it in hammer 3.x or 4 (Goldsource or Source).
Rules:
-The challenge will end when we want it too.
-The winner will be chosen by voting in this thread
-The winner gets to choose the next challenge.
-Have Fun! = )
Um no. Your entry is beautiful in form and in function absolutely... simply great : O (and the small liberties you made in design made it look better actually imo)
My only question is how long did it take you and can it be "closeable"?
My only question is how long did it take you and can it be "closeable"?
Great mapping and modeling Pepper! (i can't believe i haven't seen this thread sooner...)
Keep it up! can't wait to see a demo! = )
Keep it up! can't wait to see a demo! = )
Ist there a coding thing you could do with visual basic or something(i don't code at all) that you click a dialog button that plays a movie, and then starts up the map? (like hammer or Muzz's launchpad can load maps?