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Hi, welcome to TWHL.
Try to include as much information as possible when asking questions, as you're more likely to get the right answer!
For starters, what game is this for?
Try to include as much information as possible when asking questions, as you're more likely to get the right answer!
For starters, what game is this for?
clock included lower right...
Yes, mapping requires occasionally actually mapping 
You can build the main shape in under 10 minutes, it's not all that much work
You can build the main shape in under 10 minutes, it's not all that much work
Clipping and vertex manipulation. Do one half, copy it, flip it and you've got a whole car.
For reference, the Black Mesa SUVs in HL1's Surface Tension chapter are texture-scaled to 1 with TRK2_SIDE
For reference, the Black Mesa SUVs in HL1's Surface Tension chapter are texture-scaled to 1 with TRK2_SIDE
just put your questions in the forum here
trigger_changelevel's 'Change Target' attribute can be used to trigger an entity on the next map.20 years of Half-Life mapping, and still learning something new
Welcome!
There are a few ways to achieve this effect, but almost any setup you try is going to involve a multi_manager. This will let you set your events on a timed sequence, and can be triggered by making the door a func_button.
I recommend reading the tutorials and wiki entries about these entities, and once you've got them figured out, you want to use the multi_manager to trigger some more entities to create your effect.
You'll want:
1. a func_wall_toggle - this can be an invisible block in front of the door, inside the player. It should be set to "starts invisible" via its flags. It does nothing except freeze the player in place (unless you still want them to be able to run around as the room fades to black)
2. an env_fade - this will fade to a colour (or black) over a specified number of seconds.
3. a trigger_changelevel - this will load the new map.
The multi_manager can delay all these to happen in sequence, so you freeze, fade and finally change level.
There are a few ways to achieve this effect, but almost any setup you try is going to involve a multi_manager. This will let you set your events on a timed sequence, and can be triggered by making the door a func_button.
I recommend reading the tutorials and wiki entries about these entities, and once you've got them figured out, you want to use the multi_manager to trigger some more entities to create your effect.
You'll want:
1. a func_wall_toggle - this can be an invisible block in front of the door, inside the player. It should be set to "starts invisible" via its flags. It does nothing except freeze the player in place (unless you still want them to be able to run around as the room fades to black)
2. an env_fade - this will fade to a colour (or black) over a specified number of seconds.
3. a trigger_changelevel - this will load the new map.
The multi_manager can delay all these to happen in sequence, so you freeze, fade and finally change level.
Posted 9 months ago2024-02-03 21:59:12 UTC
in How do you add sounds/models into the mod in steam? Post #348543
in How do you add sounds/models into the mod in steam? Post #348543
Is this compiled with Fast RAD or fast VIS?
The lightmap resolution also looks extremely low, but that might just be because i haven't looked at Source 2006 assets for a while
The lightmap resolution also looks extremely low, but that might just be because i haven't looked at Source 2006 assets for a while
I'm just excited to see you back home at TWHL
Posted 10 months ago2024-01-07 15:49:41 UTC
in Is there a way to make a monster_zombie stay static, without killing scientist? Post #348421
in Is there a way to make a monster_zombie stay static, without killing scientist? Post #348421
If it's just to stop them killing the scientist until the player gets there, the easiest ways would be either using a monstermaker to only spawn either the zombie or the scientist once the player reaches a certain point or, as described above, a func_wall_toggle that prevents them from seeing each other until the player arrives.
Posted 10 months ago2023-12-27 19:14:51 UTC
in cs_nordost (in development map) - Am I overcomplicating in design? Post #348369
in cs_nordost (in development map) - Am I overcomplicating in design? Post #348369
Why are so many of your projects the most basic edgelord subject matter? It's so boring.
How about making a map not based on recent real human suffering and death? Just a thought.
Please keep in mind that offensive content can get you banned, so tread carefully if you continue this project. It looks like you got banned from Gamebanana already.
How about making a map not based on recent real human suffering and death? Just a thought.
Please keep in mind that offensive content can get you banned, so tread carefully if you continue this project. It looks like you got banned from Gamebanana already.
Posted 11 months ago2023-12-14 11:06:50 UTC
in Any Room suggestions for a Black Mesa Map? Post #348240
in Any Room suggestions for a Black Mesa Map? Post #348240
He occasionally posts rambly thoughts on design and mapping on the Youtubuals. I found this one made me pay more attention to the design than I did when I played the map itself.
In terms of knowing where to start, it's often useful to start with realism until you get more comfortable taking creative risks. Go look at some hallways and reference photography. What would a laboratory have in its hallways? What purpose does the hallway serve? Where would the staff take a break? Can all this big heavy equipment get into a room without a loading door? Etc etc.
Once you're more comfortable with the tools, you can get much more creative and make choices without needing the references.
In terms of knowing where to start, it's often useful to start with realism until you get more comfortable taking creative risks. Go look at some hallways and reference photography. What would a laboratory have in its hallways? What purpose does the hallway serve? Where would the staff take a break? Can all this big heavy equipment get into a room without a loading door? Etc etc.
Once you're more comfortable with the tools, you can get much more creative and make choices without needing the references.
Isn't NGHL meant for speedrunning? Is it able to connect to normal HLDM servers anyway?
Edit:
You don't need to include halflife.wad or zhlt.wad as they come with the base game. Save on a bit of filesize
You can also use -wadinclude or -nowadtextures when you compile which will pack all of your custom textures into the .bsp file. Check out how here
Edit2:
Nice little map. Looking forward to seeing how this progresses! Keep an eye on texture alignment (particularly on trims and the inside of doorframes, etc) as those little details can really help a map feel finished. I didn't see any sources for the lights in the office, so that'd be a good thing to add. Maybe some fluorescent panels? Have a look at texlights for this area. Nice use of sprites on your lights in the final area, although those lights aren't actually casting any light into the map!
ayyy! Well-found Oskar!
This is a fun idea. There was a CSS map years and years ago that was sent mapper to mapper, but without the secret interpretation stage.
I can't find that map anywhere - anyone remember what it was called?
I can't find that map anywhere - anyone remember what it was called?
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fucking write your podcast story
that is stressful
spiderzYou're thinking of the American caduceus symbol. I'm referring to the European caduceus symbol. It's like, 90% snakes on planes.
Fun fact: The snakes on the caduceus symbol were added to represent the IATA guidelines regarding the transport of snakes on a plane. (Get the motherfucking snakes off the motherfucking plane)
Posted 1 year ago2022-12-16 14:18:11 UTC
in What is an other way to prevent leaks that isnt a giant box around the map? Post #347171
in What is an other way to prevent leaks that isnt a giant box around the map? Post #347171
To answer your initial question - leaks are gaps in your brushwork. A giant box is not fixing this issue, just pretending it isn't there (in a very inefficient way).
The way to prevent leaks is to... not have leaks. Make sure your brushwork is clean, sealed and gap-free.
The way to prevent leaks is to... not have leaks. Make sure your brushwork is clean, sealed and gap-free.
Nice! How goes the piloting, satchmo?
awesome turnout today. Had about 2h of 16/16 players. Remember you can add any maps to the rotation by posting them in this thread!
Absolutely loving your work, kruk. The headcrab anims are particularly cool
Nice to meet you, Frissi! Sorry to hear about your health issues - hope it's not too serious 
We have a HLDM server that you're always welcome to test your maps on, and you can usually always find people to play with on the TWHL Discord.
There's a role group called @Multiplayer Crew which can be useful to tag to get a game going.
We have a HLDM server that you're always welcome to test your maps on, and you can usually always find people to play with on the TWHL Discord.
There's a role group called @Multiplayer Crew which can be useful to tag to get a game going.
Server has been moved to
109.123.108.99:53500
109.123.108.99:53500
Posted 2 years ago2022-05-25 07:46:06 UTC
in Need help comiling my map. Sorry for make a plea to beg, Post #346550
in Need help comiling my map. Sorry for make a plea to beg, Post #346550
Sounds like you might have small detail brushes cutting holes in your geometry. Tie individual details / groups of details to func_detail or func_wall to prevent them from cutting into geometry (and probably causing invalid brushes!)
Posted 2 years ago2022-05-15 21:10:04 UTC
in Launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the video game named 100%! Post #346525
in Launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the video game named 100%! Post #346525
I don't think you'll get many backers for what seems to be a pretty barebones mod. The gameplay shown is far too early-stage to be used in promotional materials when you're asking for money. I'd recommend removing all gameplay from the campaign until you have more to show. It looks like a broken version of HL2DM at the moment. Get it to a stage where you can demonstrate the main gameplay and maybe then you can try to get donations.
Keep in mind that multiplayer-focused games require a player base to be successful. Even (relatively) very polished multiplayer Source mods like Hidden:Source died off pretty quickly as the player-base dwindled. If free mods can't support enough active players, a paid mod will have to be exceptional to attract enough players to keep it alive.
I love the ambition and the enthusiasm, but maybe you guys could make a cool singleplayer mod first, and then you'll have an audience who will get excited and want to play your multiplayer game!
L'illustration 2D des personnages est vraiment cool! Bonne chance!
Keep in mind that multiplayer-focused games require a player base to be successful. Even (relatively) very polished multiplayer Source mods like Hidden:Source died off pretty quickly as the player-base dwindled. If free mods can't support enough active players, a paid mod will have to be exceptional to attract enough players to keep it alive.
I love the ambition and the enthusiasm, but maybe you guys could make a cool singleplayer mod first, and then you'll have an audience who will get excited and want to play your multiplayer game!
L'illustration 2D des personnages est vraiment cool! Bonne chance!
Please note Off A Rail has been updated on the server to fix a minor glitch. If you've already downloaded it, you can delete the previous version from this directory to force a re-download of the latest version:
This update does not affect competition judging.
steamapps\common\Half-Life\valve_downloads\mapsThis update does not affect competition judging.
Caldera Jungle has been added to the map rotation with Fast Download.
Please note Caldera has been updated on the server to fix a minor glitch. If you've already downloaded it, you can delete the previous version from this directory to force a re-download of the latest version:
steamapps\common\Half-Life\valve_downloads\maps
This update does not affect competition judging.
steamapps\common\Half-Life\valve_downloads\maps
This update does not affect competition judging.
Competition entries Off a Rail & Caldera have been added to the HLDM server with Fast Download.
Caldera
Off a Rail
CalderaOff a RailPlease stop drinking piss
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Really pleased to see we're still getting regular full-server frag fests. The community on the Discord are always keen for a game if you're reading this thread and want to organise a game
Any rimrook is good rimrook.
nope
Decompiling a map will break the geometry and will stop the map compiling whatsoever.
I'm confused, though - you made this - why can't you provide the .rmf?
I had a run around - it doesn't look too badly optimised from a brushwork perspective, but it looks like it was maybe compiled with Fast VIS settings - walls like this should be blocking VIS, but instead the entire map is rendering almost all the time.
the entire map is renderingAlso note that the rotated sign is splitting the brushwork behind it. This sort of wall detail should be tied to either a func_detail or a func_wall to prevent it from splitting the brushwork into odd angles.
Also dynamic lights are bizarrely a huge strain on older systems in multiplayer goldsource games. The red lights at the nightclub staircase will probably be lowering your fps.
a classy establishment would never use dynamic lightsAs a more general review of the map:
CT spawn needs more than one exit, and I'm very curious about why the gun store uses solid texture-based guns... CS has all of those guns as models already
Also I hope some of the imagery used is satirical.
I'm confused, though - you made this - why can't you provide the .rmf?
I had a run around - it doesn't look too badly optimised from a brushwork perspective, but it looks like it was maybe compiled with Fast VIS settings - walls like this should be blocking VIS, but instead the entire map is rendering almost all the time.
the entire map is renderingAlso dynamic lights are bizarrely a huge strain on older systems in multiplayer goldsource games. The red lights at the nightclub staircase will probably be lowering your fps.
a classy establishment would never use dynamic lightsCT spawn needs more than one exit, and I'm very curious about why the gun store uses solid texture-based guns... CS has all of those guns as models already
Also I hope some of the imagery used is satirical.
added!
also
also
- removed scooby_rats (sorry!)
- removed dm_rust
I still like Rust for 2-4 players, but sure! Bring on rust2
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Tried all the new ones now. Chum might be my favourite for fun gameplay
edit:
Tried all the new ones now. Chum might be my favourite for fun gameplay
All added!
I'd prefer to keep it to TWHL-submitted maps, but I just can't say no to that headcrab avatar, Don
Current cycle:
dm_leveldirector
chum
scooby_rats
rpg_arena
dm_crossedwire
dm_dust2_2020
dm_perthowned
dm_rust
torrent
amaphel
dm_hysteria
dm_odin
dm_altdel
I'd prefer to keep it to TWHL-submitted maps, but I just can't say no to that headcrab avatar, Don
Current cycle:
dm_leveldirector
chum
scooby_rats
rpg_arena
dm_crossedwire
dm_dust2_2020
dm_perthowned
dm_rust
torrent
amaphel
dm_hysteria
dm_odin
dm_altdel
Suggestions of maps to add welcome as always!
RPG ARENA addedAlso holy shit it was good to see so many old faces tonight
RPG ARENA addedAlso holy shit it was good to see so many old faces tonight
added Amaphel to the rotation