Well if there were, I don't think there would be so much controversy!
I really don't think so, but who knows? :
Forum posts
Yeah, offline mode = fail.
I they could just enter a script to force it, it would be all-dandy
I they could just enter a script to force it, it would be all-dandy
Rotor:
Nope. Once you try to connect and fail, you're essentially locked out.
If you know ahead of time that Steam will be fucked up, just block Steam in your firewall settings, and offline should work fine.
The problem is, who knows when it'll be down, and if you want to change between multiple accounts, you're just fucked. (in offline mode)
Nope. Once you try to connect and fail, you're essentially locked out.
If you know ahead of time that Steam will be fucked up, just block Steam in your firewall settings, and offline should work fine.
The problem is, who knows when it'll be down, and if you want to change between multiple accounts, you're just fucked. (in offline mode)
How I could get a WON style install from my steam files?I don't think you can. If they're not selling the old WON editions anymore--I dunno--, then you have to find it somewhere else--ebay, a friend, etc.
*Checks the workaround out
Nobody was going to post any anyway, until you opened your mouth.
You're just advertising for them, actually
You're just advertising for them, actually
You do read, don't you?
I'm not supporting anybody's anti-steam efforts you dumb fuckbag--you actually clicked the link OMG.
I already provided one example where it certainly DOES NOT "work right".
The bullshit associated with Steam is completely unecessary and so are you.
I'm not supporting anybody's anti-steam efforts you dumb fuckbag--you actually clicked the link OMG.
I already provided one example where it certainly DOES NOT "work right".
The bullshit associated with Steam is completely unecessary and so are you.
Or what penguinBoy? (like anyone with half a brain would.) Nobody with a mind is saying eliminate steam, just make it fucking work right, that's all.
This one's for you, douche:
http://www.petitiononline.com/ds9d7896/petition.html
This one's for you, douche:
http://www.petitiononline.com/ds9d7896/petition.html
LOL i just realized I posted in the wrong forum!!! (notice the "above" in my post)
Failed!!1
Failed!!1
What don't you understand about being able force offline mode if you own the product?
Even with all the options set to favor offline mode, it STILL happens from time to time that you can't use offline mode.
Like god-for-fuckin-bid you have multiple steam accounts, and you want to switch from one to another while offline... well, good luck with that. You have to authenticate with steam, or you simply can't do it.
It's goddamn-fucking bullshit. Period.
Even with all the options set to favor offline mode, it STILL happens from time to time that you can't use offline mode.
Like god-for-fuckin-bid you have multiple steam accounts, and you want to switch from one to another while offline... well, good luck with that. You have to authenticate with steam, or you simply can't do it.
It's goddamn-fucking bullshit. Period.
LOL yeah!
I take a screenshot of the map i'm saving, and use its name --mapname0000--as the unique identifier for the version; the screenie makes it easy to see what stage you were in without opening the map too!!)
For each backup. i take:
.bsp
.rmf
.log
.rad (if you have seperate ones for each maps)
.wad (for hlfix)
mapname0000 (the screenie)
Then I select, right-click, and send to compressed--hovering your mouse over the "mapname0000" while compressing the files convienently gives the archive that name.
Done
edit:
I take a screenshot of the map i'm saving, and use its name --mapname0000--as the unique identifier for the version; the screenie makes it easy to see what stage you were in without opening the map too!!)
For each backup. i take:
.bsp
.rmf
.log
.rad (if you have seperate ones for each maps)
.wad (for hlfix)
mapname0000 (the screenie)
Then I select, right-click, and send to compressed--hovering your mouse over the "mapname0000" while compressing the files convienently gives the archive that name.
Done
edit:
Yeah, it's a good reason to save a few back versions of your map, so if you get into serious trouble you can't fix, you just go back to a previous one.
(I've had some really nasty "leaf saw" errors that turned every single brush in my map into coplanar plane errors somehow. My only recourse was an older version or starting over!!1 Fortunately, I had a backup )
For about every hour of work, I make a backup. 2 or 3 backups is probably sufficient, but at least always have one stable backup--I save all my previous versions!!11
(I've had some really nasty "leaf saw" errors that turned every single brush in my map into coplanar plane errors somehow. My only recourse was an older version or starting over!!1 Fortunately, I had a backup
)For about every hour of work, I make a backup. 2 or 3 backups is probably sufficient, but at least always have one stable backup--I save all my previous versions!!11
LOL yeah, i makes look teh gay user--LAWL!!1!
Everone above--and including--this post has not a life.
Everone above--and including--this post has not a life.
Had you set it to off line mode prior, you could play now.Um, yeah, maybe if you KNEW ahead of time that the servers were down. As soon as you tried to connect to the servers, you unknowingly blocked yourself from playing half-life for the day.
It's bullshit there is no way to force offline mode if you own the product, period. The "crying" is completely justified imo.
There is always WON I guess. I wonder if people buying HL1 today still get the old WON version? Probably not.
1. Load pointfile
2. Click "No" and load the .lin file
3. Follow the line around. Where it changes from blue to red is where you leak is. ( I usually just 3D around the inside of the level and watch for the line to go through the wall--that's where the leak is ;))
?2006, Muzza.
2. Click "No" and load the .lin file
3. Follow the line around. Where it changes from blue to red is where you leak is. ( I usually just 3D around the inside of the level and watch for the line to go through the wall--that's where the leak is ;))
?2006, Muzza.
Download it and read the instructions--basically remove 4 files from your tools folder and put in the new ones.
The "tools" are what compiles your map. The original q-tools are older than old. ZHLT is the latest/best most stable version of them.
The "tools" are what compiles your map. The original q-tools are older than old. ZHLT is the latest/best most stable version of them.
K. First of all, dowload ZHLT--nobody uses the original q-tools.
Downlad ZHLT
Also:
?Make sure you never have more than 8 wads--I think you have 7
?Fix the leak
If the stuff disappears only when you walk far away from it, it's the max viewable distance error.
If it only disappears from certain perspective angles, then it's the leaf saw error.
Downlad ZHLT
Also:
?Make sure you never have more than 8 wads--I think you have 7
?Fix the leak
If the stuff disappears only when you walk far away from it, it's the max viewable distance error.
If it only disappears from certain perspective angles, then it's the leaf saw error.
It's caused by errors in your compile More than likely you have a leaf saw error in you compile log, like this:
Warning: Leaf portals saw into leaf
The problem brush will also make totally unrelated faces of other brushes disappear--which sucks. (though Fix the error, and they'll render right)
Check your compile log for other errors too. Post it if you want.
Warning: Leaf portals saw into leaf
Problem at portal between leaves 143 and 167:
(2048.572 -161.429 -186.000)
(2026.000 -184.000 -186.000)
(2029.000 -190.000 -231.000)
(2029.000 -190.000 -231.000)
(2064.000 -155.000 -231.000)The problem brush will also make totally unrelated faces of other brushes disappear--which sucks. (though Fix the error, and they'll render right)
Check your compile log for other errors too. Post it if you want.
Sophie Ellis-Baxter - Murder On The Dance Floor
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Even the best gaming laptops that I've seen recently--most--only have 5400s. I'd settle for a slower speed knowing I'd never run out of space for a long, long time
This may sound like a noob question, but does anyone know if the faster ones wear out sooner? (lol)
Even the best gaming laptops that I've seen recently--most--only have 5400s. I'd settle for a slower speed knowing I'd never run out of space for a long, long time
This may sound like a noob question, but does anyone know if the faster ones wear out sooner? (lol)
If we ever reach a minimal consensusNever. Happen. Period.
*This thread has been closed by a moderator
edit:
Actually, you'd get some resonable consistency if the maps had something like a Moderator rating--with the average of the same 2-3 people's rating for each map, it would at least approach being consistent.
There's simply no way to make a user rating consistent and otherwise not totally subjective to what he/she/it thinks a [u]star[/i] should be worth.
It's that simple.
Welcome back Hrny!
Cat Power - The Greatest (Title Track/LP)
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Ant - Title Track (Follow My Ass)
Except not really. Really:
The Sea And Cake - Four Corners
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Except not really. Really:
The Sea And Cake - Four Corners
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Orpheus: I'll try it for my next set of shots.
edit:It works great! From +400KB to 32KB, without any noticable difference in quality!!1! Thanks for enlightening me
edit1: I also tried moving the compression slider down to 70% in Infranview and PhotoFiltre, and the results are nearly identical This will be great for my image map webpage LAWL!!1! Thanks again
Nine: What floors?
Here's the slighty rebuilt dropship, sans errors:
Try it.
And here's the current version of the main map:
Still very raw, big props removed to save on compile. Still at this point just fleshing out new areas of the map, and refining some that are there.
Download. (Only if your in to self-mutilation )
edit:It works great! From +400KB to 32KB, without any noticable difference in quality!!1! Thanks for enlightening me
edit1: I also tried moving the compression slider down to 70% in Infranview and PhotoFiltre, and the results are nearly identical
This will be great for my image map webpage LAWL!!1! Thanks again Nine: What floors?
Here's the slighty rebuilt dropship, sans errors:
Try it.
And here's the current version of the main map:
Still very raw, big props removed to save on compile. Still at this point just fleshing out new areas of the map, and refining some that are there.
Download. (Only if your in to self-mutilation
)Yeah, this is way past abu Ghraib-style torture now... c'mon!
Since the judging was completed a long time ago, just post the damn results in the thread so us losers can get on with our lives! It's not that tard:
Compo 22 Results!!1 lolz:
Gold: Funnyone By DoucheBag2344
Blah Blah Blah Blah, Blah.
Silver: Teh Fun Map By DoucheBag5580
Blah Blah Blah Blah, Blah.
Bronze: It Are Fun By DoucheBag0032
Blah Blah Blah Blah, Blah.
The rest of the entries are fail. Try again next time.
The End.
Since the judging was completed a long time ago, just post the damn results in the thread so us losers can get on with our lives! It's not that tard:
Compo 22 Results!!1 lolz:
Gold: Funnyone By DoucheBag2344
Blah Blah Blah Blah, Blah.
Silver: Teh Fun Map By DoucheBag5580
Blah Blah Blah Blah, Blah.
Bronze: It Are Fun By DoucheBag0032
Blah Blah Blah Blah, Blah.
The rest of the entries are fail. Try again next time.
The End.
Yay Dauby and Srry!!1
4 Entries Recieved:
?5-Stage Door - By Tetsu0
?"Door" - By Kinrah
?The Vault - BySrry
?Transit Tunnel Door - By Daubster
ZL: That's great, and much appreciated Take your time though--I'm having too much fun doing my layouts in paint, and image mapping!!1!
If you're not sure what I want on the page, I'll gladly send a PM.
Tetsu0: I'm sure it probably is easy... I just have trouble trying new things... like custom textures!!1
Rotor/ZL: Haul ass, there's one spot left. Again though, If you post before I officially close the compo--me posting that it's closed, lol--, it'll be accepted.
Espen: I like the idea, but it may be beyond the scope of what we're trying to do. However, I'd definitely like to do something like this! We'll see!
4 Entries Recieved:
?5-Stage Door - By Tetsu0
?"Door" - By Kinrah
?The Vault - BySrry
?Transit Tunnel Door - By Daubster
ZL: That's great, and much appreciated
Take your time though--I'm having too much fun doing my layouts in paint, and image mapping!!1! If you're not sure what I want on the page, I'll gladly send a PM.
Tetsu0: I'm sure it probably is easy... I just have trouble trying new things... like custom textures!!1
Rotor/ZL: Haul ass, there's one spot left. Again though, If you post before I officially close the compo--me posting that it's closed, lol--, it'll be accepted.
Espen: I like the idea, but it may be beyond the scope of what we're trying to do. However, I'd definitely like to do something like this! We'll see!
This post was made on a thread that has been deleted.
Yeah, I actually spelled it wrong!!1 Can't wait to check it out
You're not missing much with the images, trust me. If there is something really good to show, I'll post thumbnails at least.
I'll scale them down--it's not hard. What's a good size in your opinion?
edit: It's a cool map, but has nothing to do with the "Sulaco" from Aliens--unfortunately
You're not missing much with the images, trust me. If there is something really good to show, I'll post thumbnails at least.
I'll scale them down--it's not hard. What's a good size in your opinion?
edit: It's a cool map, but has nothing to do with the "Sulaco" from Aliens--unfortunately
Maybe if you click on the picture of a compo, it links to another pageDefinitely. The image map sorta does that already. All the rest of the stuff you said too in time
ZL: I'm glad you're in this one. If you don't make it in time for whatever reason, we are definitely having an Advanced Door Part 2.
I agree about the page too, but it works, and is better than just posting stuff in the thread imo. I bought a book on HTML/CSS/XTHML/PHP last year, but I've not had time to read it.
It doesn't look as clean as a normal page, but it's easy to edit and update the image map, so for now it's staying... that is unless, Graveyard Design would like to donate some help
Update.
I started building a shuttlecraft for the hangar bay, and somehow it turned into the dropship from Aliens!!1
I didn't use reference pics, so there are probably some major errors in the design--like it mattesrs anyway.
It's still quite raw and blocky--the horrid light and textures don't help much either--, but I like it. Many refinements to come, but I'm quite happy with the initial design. If I have time I might even try brushing out the cockpit
Like the orbiter, I seperated this from the main map so save on resources and compile time--for now.
This may not even make it into the finished map anyway, because it doesn't really fit the theme. Maybe a DM_Suloco someday
More Screens:
http://rowleybob.googlepages.com/claritydropship0001.jpg
http://rowleybob.googlepages.com/claritydropship0002.jpg
http://rowleybob.googlepages.com/claritydropship0003.jpg
Try it here.
I started building a shuttlecraft for the hangar bay, and somehow it turned into the dropship from Aliens!!1
I didn't use reference pics, so there are probably some major errors in the design--like it mattesrs anyway.
It's still quite raw and blocky--the horrid light and textures don't help much either--, but I like it. Many refinements to come, but I'm quite happy with the initial design. If I have time I might even try brushing out the cockpit
Like the orbiter, I seperated this from the main map so save on resources and compile time--for now.
This may not even make it into the finished map anyway, because it doesn't really fit the theme. Maybe a DM_Suloco someday
More Screens:
http://rowleybob.googlepages.com/claritydropship0001.jpg
http://rowleybob.googlepages.com/claritydropship0002.jpg
http://rowleybob.googlepages.com/claritydropship0003.jpg
Try it here.
It's not about the war.
He chose to serve his country and died doing it. That's part of the risk you take when you voluntarily enlist--which is a whole seperate group of issues to argue about :).
He died honorably serve and protecting his country.
She shits all over that honor, and that of every U.S. soldier from this country's inception, whenever she speaks. She is the worst of the worst imo.
He chose to serve his country and died doing it. That's part of the risk you take when you voluntarily enlist--which is a whole seperate group of issues to argue about :).
He died honorably serve and protecting his country.
She shits all over that honor, and that of every U.S. soldier from this country's inception, whenever she speaks. She is the worst of the worst imo.
Lol weird conicidence then
And yeah, Lake Como is beautiful
And yeah, Lake Como is beautiful
?Dubya
Ya, how could I forget... No one can deny that!
I Disagree about Cindy Sheehan. She desecrates her son's honor and memory everytime she opens her stupid mouth. I feel sick just thinking about it
Ya, how could I forget... No one can deny that!
I Disagree about Cindy Sheehan. She desecrates her son's honor and memory everytime she opens her stupid mouth. I feel sick just thinking about it
Molten gold looks good!Hell yes it does. I love the intricate little layout on it too.
@Kasperg: Now I know why you're mapping Saint Mark's... I just saw the movie! ('twas awsome!!1)
I want to map Mr. White's house at the end
?Ted Kennedy
?John Kerry
?Howard Dean
?Cindy Sheehan
?Jesse Jackson
?Al Franken
?Anyone affiliated with the ACLU
?So many more--but my stomach is starting to hurt thinking about these people, so that's enough I guess
If you didn't laugh, you'd go insane
(your move, Jahzel :P)
?John Kerry
?Howard Dean
?Cindy Sheehan
?Jesse Jackson
?Al Franken
?Anyone affiliated with the ACLU
?So many more--but my stomach is starting to hurt thinking about these people, so that's enough I guess
If you didn't laugh, you'd go insane
(your move, Jahzel :P)
I dunno, but it's still on, yes
It just resonates with me somehow, I guess.
It just resonates with me somehow, I guess.
The Sea And Cake - Four Corners (still)
Free textures = win.
I've always wanted to find a really cool texture pack, and just try building a map around it from scratch. Someday...
I've always wanted to find a really cool texture pack, and just try building a map around it from scratch. Someday...
Precompiling:
Before big compiles--or any over 5 minutes really--, I always now "precompile" before doing a full VIS and RAD go. By "precompiling", I mean I run fast VIS, and no Rad.
Doing this catches any really nasty coplanars/disapearing brushes, or really any other important performance flaws, before the Full compile.
Oh how it sucks to wait for an hour compile--or longer god forbid--, only to find you have disappearing faces, and have just wasted that hour for no good reason.
Precompile = win
Before big compiles--or any over 5 minutes really--, I always now "precompile" before doing a full VIS and RAD go. By "precompiling", I mean I run fast VIS, and no Rad.
Doing this catches any really nasty coplanars/disapearing brushes, or really any other important performance flaws, before the Full compile.
Oh how it sucks to wait for an hour compile--or longer god forbid--, only to find you have disappearing faces, and have just wasted that hour for no good reason.
Precompile = win
The Sea And Cake - Four Corners
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repeat [on] off--on repeat for hours actually
2 entries recieved!
?5-Stage Door By Tetsu0
?The Door by Kinrah
Srry, RotorSplint, and now Daubster--Welcome!--, all have pending entries in the void, So if you are thinking of joining, I would do so as soon as you can
Remember, any entries that are present over 5--whenever I wake up on that day and check--will also be admitted for judging, so don't not enter until I post that the compo is officially closed.
Also, If you happen to miss this one, don't worry! I'm sure will be having an Advanced Door 2 sometime soon!
Good luck everyone!
Submission Note: At the time of the compo close, I will redownload all the entries, to be sure I have the latest version.
Also, the rules say you have to submit a working .RMF file with your entry. Unless there is some stiff opposition to this rule in the thread, It will stand.
Here's the (extremely ghetto) Minicompo 8 Brief again. As always, any questions in the thread.
Also any suggestions for the new--and extremely crude--Compo page WIP, let me know! I plan to add:
-Briefs and results of the old minicompos
-Maybe a list of award winners
-Award description page
-Maybe tailor the layout to look like Hammer?!
?5-Stage Door By Tetsu0
?The Door by Kinrah
Srry, RotorSplint, and now Daubster--Welcome!--, all have pending entries in the void, So if you are thinking of joining, I would do so as soon as you can
Remember, any entries that are present over 5--whenever I wake up on that day and check--will also be admitted for judging, so don't not enter until I post that the compo is officially closed.
Also, If you happen to miss this one, don't worry! I'm sure will be having an Advanced Door 2 sometime soon!
Good luck everyone!
Submission Note: At the time of the compo close, I will redownload all the entries, to be sure I have the latest version.
Also, the rules say you have to submit a working .RMF file with your entry. Unless there is some stiff opposition to this rule in the thread, It will stand.
Here's the (extremely ghetto) Minicompo 8 Brief again. As always, any questions in the thread.
Also any suggestions for the new--and extremely crude--Compo page WIP, let me know! I plan to add:
-Briefs and results of the old minicompos
-Maybe a list of award winners
-Award description page
-Maybe tailor the layout to look like Hammer?!
NEW Minicompo Brief Page!!1
*Shields self from all the criticism on how ghetto/impractical it is.
Anyway, I really don't want to hear too too much bitching, unless you'd like to help me redesign it
From now on, the aformentioned page will be the source of briefs/results of past and presen compos. I'll try to work on it more a bit tomorrow.
*Shields self from all the criticism on how ghetto/impractical it is.
Anyway, I really don't want to hear too too much bitching, unless you'd like to help me redesign it
From now on, the aformentioned page will be the source of briefs/results of past and presen compos. I'll try to work on it more a bit tomorrow.
Looks neat Muzza! I was going to say, those textures look SO realistic
Yeah, I want to print up some "I Heart Suicide" T-Shirts and wear them to the mall--that would be awsome!:P
And yes, your Sister is a HOTT BITCHHHH!!1
And yes, your Sister is a HOTT BITCHHHH!!1
I agree, it's quite huge--and getting bigger. Certainly doesn't fit a traditional/contemporary space station design.
Making it smaller would also make it easier to block VIS, and less time/easier to detail.
Still, I'm going to try to finish this in the direction it's going, and maybe the next one will be more realistic/smaller... Maybe the International Space Staion, or Mir, or similar!!1
Making it smaller would also make it easier to block VIS, and less time/easier to detail.
Still, I'm going to try to finish this in the direction it's going, and maybe the next one will be more realistic/smaller... Maybe the International Space Staion, or Mir, or similar!!1
Switchfoot - Meant To Live
Those are quite unique Boxtop I made a song for you:
?Boxtop makes bad songs, and he left BBQ off OMGWTF
And some more I thought of today. They won't stop coming:
?I'm Wishing Breast Cancer On You (You Stupid Bitch)
?Your Sister Is Better At Sex, Well... At Least Much Better Than You
?Despite What They Say, I Think Suicide's A Good Option
?I Wish I Had A Gun
?Maybe You Could Be More Slow (But I Doubt It)
?I Wish I Had A Mace, Or A Chainsaw
?Maybe You Could Be Fatter (But I Sincerly Doubt It)
?Please Explain Your Sister's New Nickname, "The Train"
?Maybe You Could Smell Worse (No, Impossible)
I made a song for you:?Boxtop makes bad songs, and he left BBQ off OMGWTF
And some more I thought of today. They won't stop coming:
?I'm Wishing Breast Cancer On You (You Stupid Bitch)
?Your Sister Is Better At Sex, Well... At Least Much Better Than You
?Despite What They Say, I Think Suicide's A Good Option
?I Wish I Had A Gun
?Maybe You Could Be More Slow (But I Doubt It)
?I Wish I Had A Mace, Or A Chainsaw
?Maybe You Could Be Fatter (But I Sincerly Doubt It)
?Please Explain Your Sister's New Nickname, "The Train"
?Maybe You Could Smell Worse (No, Impossible)
Looks nice so far.
I so want to start Source mapping. How long does the compile take for this so far? Will there be big interior portions as well?
I so want to start Source mapping. How long does the compile take for this so far? Will there be big interior portions as well?