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LOL I didn't even realize it was for source! (I wouldn't have commented had I known).
Agreed.
Delete all related posts, and the bullshit that's going on in the journals that's related.
Delete all related posts, and the bullshit that's going on in the journals that's related.
You could wait all night, but I wouldn't recommend it! 
Try running with fast vis to preview the map. Try these things to quicken your compile:
? Func_wall complicated brushwork that's not blocking VIS--Stuff that seperates one part of your level from another is a good thing for keeping your wpolys down. (Null any unseen faces of visible entity brushes, as they will be rendered almost all the time).
? Scale up your textures a little--try X2 and watch how much faster your compile goes. Doing this too much however will make your map/lightmaps look like shit.
?Simplify any crazily complex architecture. You'll find that many times complex structures will look almost identical to something with 2/3 of the brushes. Also, many times complex stuff that looks great in the editor turns out to look very plain in-game, and then it's just a waste of resources.
?Errors of all sorts can add needless eons to your compile time. Check your compile log to make sure you're error-free.
If you want, I can look at your map and give more specific advice.
Try running with fast vis to preview the map. Try these things to quicken your compile:
? Func_wall complicated brushwork that's not blocking VIS--Stuff that seperates one part of your level from another is a good thing for keeping your wpolys down. (Null any unseen faces of visible entity brushes, as they will be rendered almost all the time).
? Scale up your textures a little--try X2 and watch how much faster your compile goes. Doing this too much however will make your map/lightmaps look like shit.
?Simplify any crazily complex architecture. You'll find that many times complex structures will look almost identical to something with 2/3 of the brushes. Also, many times complex stuff that looks great in the editor turns out to look very plain in-game, and then it's just a waste of resources.
?Errors of all sorts can add needless eons to your compile time. Check your compile log to make sure you're error-free.
If you want, I can look at your map and give more specific advice.
Caboose/ZL/4Gen: Really, That's beyond all contempt. Grow up. 
Habboi: I apologize on their behalf. I'm really shocked and sorry that anyone here, especially regulars would do something like that.
Habboi: I apologize on their behalf. I'm really shocked and sorry that anyone here, especially regulars would do something like that.
Jericho - Episode 6
George Harrison r pwn.
Jericho - Episode 5
Jericho - Episode 5
a: The natives are restless!
The entries are all so well done and so original, I seriously do not envy the task ahead of you!
The entries are all so well done and so original, I seriously do not envy the task ahead of you!
Maybe both?
I'm not uncomfortable, feeling weird...
edit:Yay! Jahzel my favourite militant left-wing buddy is back! Welcome back!
edit:Yay! Jahzel my favourite militant left-wing buddy is back! Welcome back!
Seems neat, and like Spirit, It's something I'd like to explore in detail someday.
I hope so!
That's odd... 
Elliott Smith - Son of Sam (acoustic ftw)
repeat turn on
Elliott Smith - Son of Sam (acoustic ftw)
repeat turn on
All you need is Jed's HLMV, a model decompiler, and a model compiler. All of which are free, here.(From a PM World Crafter sent me, which I saved
Scroll down untill you reach the modeling tools and download both studiomdl.exe and mdldec12.zip. After that go head and open Jed's HLMV and go to tool>configure tools to set up the paths to the model deocmpiler and compiler. After decompiling the model you'll be left with the textures, animations, references, and qc file. Now all you need for converting a model is the qc file. Open it with notepad or something and just rearrange the animation sequences so that they match the model that you want to convert it to. After that just recompile it and you've got a compatable model. I'm assuming you've never done this before. Its probably going to seem a little tricky at first but its extremely easy to pick up on and EXTREMELY useful. Trust me, you'll be doing this a lot now that you know how to do it. Its usefull to have Milkshape anyway, though, because the compiling tools for Milkshape actually tell you what goes wrong if the compile doesn't work.
Also, here's a fun fact: Models with the same bone set can actually be mixed and matched with other models that use the same bones. 99% of the time an animator will use his/her own bone set, but will always use the same one. You can figure this out on your own, but its mainly usefull for swapping out arms(usually some other arms with CZ arms).
)Wickedly Wicked! 
Looks like I'll be forced to reinstall HL2 now!
Looks like I'll be forced to reinstall HL2 now!
It's not hard once you get used to the interface. Once you get it to compile correctly, you can use the qc file/directory structure as a template to compile all your subsequent models.
I have a bit of prior experience with the Max interface, from using Gmax for Pepper's Weapons Modeling compo. (Not to mention with lots of help from his Gmax/box-modelling tutorials, and advice in the Compo Thread.)
I can write you a crash tutorial right away if you want.
I have a bit of prior experience with the Max interface, from using Gmax for Pepper's Weapons Modeling compo. (Not to mention with lots of help from his Gmax/box-modelling tutorials, and advice in the Compo Thread.)
I can write you a crash tutorial right away if you want.
Milkshape is probalby the easiest to export/compile, is the cheapest, and has lots of support in terms of tutorials specificly for Half-Life.
I like 3ds Max because you can select verticies in the 3d view, and I like the interface better. As soon as I get familair enough with it to feel comfortable, I plan on making a tutorial for Your first 3ds Max model for Half-Life.
I like 3ds Max because you can select verticies in the 3d view, and I like the interface better. As soon as I get familair enough with it to feel comfortable, I plan on making a tutorial for Your first 3ds Max model for Half-Life.
WARNING: The sweet sweet pwnage you are about to witness may cause dizziness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, and involuntary loss of all self-control. Parental Discretion is advised.
Behold great infidels, my first real 3ds Max model!!1 :
Download
/proud
Behold great infidels, my first real 3ds Max model!!1
:
Download
/proudIt's going to be a globe for meh study. Should be up soon!
I'm working on a real prop now...
KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE!
I have no idea how to do animations yet, but if anyone wants a prop model, just lemme know!
ZOMG NO WAI: MY FIRST 3DS MAX MODEL!!1 
Yes, it's completely-ridiculoulsly simple and bad, but It's just a test of course. In order to do this I had to:
?get the exporter
?learn a little about defining/assigning materials
?learn how to add a physique modifier and assign to a bone
?export the .smds
?get studiomdl
?make the qc file--I used my old milkshape one as a template
?get it compiled
Once I get decent enough at it, I'll make a "Your first 3ds Max Model for Half-Life" tutorial, since I had a really hard damn time finding one.
Actually, I couldn't find one, and had to piece together the info from a swat 3 max exporting tutorial by furrycat, some of the HL2 Knowledge base tutorials, and a couple threads in here by Pepper!
/proud
Elon: You're probably right. Maybe someday
You make Kitty Scart: I plan to as soon as I procure PS, maybe sooner!
?get the exporter
?learn a little about defining/assigning materials
?learn how to add a physique modifier and assign to a bone
?export the .smds
?get studiomdl
?make the qc file--I used my old milkshape one as a template
?get it compiled
Once I get decent enough at it, I'll make a "Your first 3ds Max Model for Half-Life" tutorial, since I had a really hard damn time finding one.
Actually, I couldn't find one, and had to piece together the info from a swat 3 max exporting tutorial by furrycat, some of the HL2 Knowledge base tutorials, and a couple threads in here by Pepper!
/proud
Elon: You're probably right. Maybe someday
You make Kitty Scart: I plan to as soon as I procure PS, maybe sooner!
ATHF - The Clowning
ATHF - Universal Remonster (audio rip)
ATHF - #35 Kidney Car (audio rip)
Iron and Wine - Naked As We Came
[i]I got two tickets in my.. *BLARGHHHHHH*SPIT.. err, I like Eddie Money!
[i]I got two tickets in my.. *BLARGHHHHHH*SPIT.. err, I like Eddie Money!
You had it set-up perfectly, except for 2 small details:
?The name of your func_trackautochange was uncapitalized, but capitalized in the Fire on Dead End field of the "upper" path track. It appears variable names are case sensitive!
?I changed the spin value to -90, else a weird thing happens as the train quickly reverses itself after making the turn. (If you want the train to continue backward, change the spin value to -270)
And that's it! Your map is looking great so far, keep up the good work!
?The name of your func_trackautochange was uncapitalized, but capitalized in the Fire on Dead End field of the "upper" path track. It appears variable names are case sensitive!
?I changed the spin value to -90, else a weird thing happens as the train quickly reverses itself after making the turn. (If you want the train to continue backward, change the spin value to -270)
And that's it! Your map is looking great so far, keep up the good work!
Jericho - Episode 2 (streaming)
Ant: LAWL!
Ant: LAWL!
LOL. I think "mirrors" are going to be the last thing players will be scrutinizing in that scene!
Paul McCartney - All the Best (LP)
Smashing Pumpkins - Today
O. M. G.
I can't fffing wait 'till it's done! (Nice pickup props btw!! )
I can't fffing wait 'till it's done! (Nice pickup props btw!!
)It worked fine for everyone else afaik. Only custom textures and no other custom content, right?
a: ASAP!!1 Seriously, take your time.
a: ASAP!!1
Seriously, take your time. Agreed FresheD. Someday, I really need to get used to using/creating custom textures. 
/fail
Kasperg:
/failKasperg:
^^ Very good tip, TY.
Updated an old map, My House. The lighting was completey too dark and many other problems. It's not perfect by any stretch, but worth a look imo (It's possible I'm slightly biased ).
Updated an old map, My House. The lighting was completey too dark and many other problems. It's not perfect by any stretch, but worth a look imo (It's possible I'm slightly biased
).
Yeah XP was always stable for me... always 100000000000000000000% better than the OS that can't be named!
heh. good use of the white spotlight on the ring.Heck yeah! Is that pic from the training part?
This post was made on a thread that has been deleted.
I really do want to help, but whatevs I won't press...
LEMMEE LOOK AT IT RIGHT NOW BITCH!!1
LEMMEE LOOK AT IT RIGHT NOW BITCH!!1
You really don't backup ur stuff? I backup after every hour of editing or so, and after/before making big changes of course.
LEMMEE LOOK AT IT!!1
LEMMEE LOOK AT IT!!1
Urb make kitty scared :scaryed:
What did you change/add from your last backup?
I think that was Slayerwraith, but he seems not have the map available anymore Maybe try emailing him
Maybe try emailing him *Slathers body with gravy and waits patiently <--WHAT!!1
Dynamite Hack - Boyz In The Hood
*waits patiently
UR MOM R INFIDELS!!1
I'm bad with trains, and in my limited experience the seem sorta buggy. However, put it in the problems section with a detailed description of what you want, and I'll take a look.
Minicompo 10 has closed.
Entries recieved:
Ford Explorer by Kasperg
Lexus LS430 by rowleybob
Camaro by Tetsu0
Dodge Viper by World Crafter
Congrats to all for the top-notch entries recieved for this one! The winner will get first dibs on the option to facilitate the next compo. If he defers, we'll talk about doing something else... so let the minicompo ideas fly!
@a: Post the results in here after you've completed the judging, and I'll code them up on the Minicompo Homepage as soon as you get them in.
Entries recieved:
Ford Explorer by Kasperg
Lexus LS430 by rowleybob
Camaro by Tetsu0
Dodge Viper by World Crafter
Congrats to all for the top-notch entries recieved for this one! The winner will get first dibs on the option to facilitate the next compo. If he defers, we'll talk about doing something else... so let the minicompo ideas fly!
@a: Post the results in here after you've completed the judging, and I'll code them up on the Minicompo Homepage as soon as you get them in.