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Posted 13 years ago2010-12-30 16:38:55 UTC
in Large BSP when compiled Post #288376
It's possible that you're including some wads, like Striker said, or that you're using different compile tools than Skals.
I'm not sure how big of a difference different tools would make, however.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-30 15:12:42 UTC
in VTF ? Post #288370
Tone down your specular map/tint, move your cubemap to a darker spot, or brighten up your room.
Cubemap reflections don't become brighter or darker according to how much light is actually on the face (just like in real life, of course).
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-30 15:07:41 UTC
in Happy New Year! Post #288369
Whoops. I totally read "31 hours ago"
My bad, I'm a dumb cunt.

Happy upcoming new year.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-30 14:53:36 UTC
in Happy New Year! Post #288366
Besides, 2012 cant come then. The bible said it would come like a thief in the night, and we're all expecting this.
Don't start up your shit, people. I know someone wants to say something.

How is Romania already 31 hours into the new year? Here it's still mid-day, December 30th. Time zones can't possibly put you 3 days ahead, what's the deal?
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-30 00:37:17 UTC
in Theoretical Disaster Post #288336
That doesn't even make sense.
Just go download GIMP.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-29 00:05:58 UTC
in VTF ? Post #288296
How can I do that?
User posted image
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-28 22:05:04 UTC
in VTF ? Post #288291
I'm not sure what the problem is, either.
If you want more depth, you can change the height map scale from the default value of 2 after picking an image to import.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-28 12:02:47 UTC
in Now Gaming: ... Post #288271
I just started DJ Hero 2 yesterday.
It's fun as hell. Most of the mixes work out really, really well, even if there's some tracks that I just can't stand (they included Soulja Boy...) but that's always the case in games like this. The general selection is also more mainstream than I would have liked, but hey.
The Prodigy's "Firestarter" remix is just awful, though.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-22 20:37:30 UTC
in Half-Life files Post #288116
Woah.
Potatis, this is awesome!
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-22 16:57:51 UTC
in Mobile Access Post #288098
I visited this site once on my phone just to test the browser. It wasn't too bad.

I don't have a web plan, though, so my phone's browser doesn't see much use.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-17 15:23:33 UTC
in Last movie you saw? Post #287985
Despicable Me

It was more kiddy-friendly than I'd hoped, with very little appeal for an older audience (think about how Pixar movies are done, people). A lot of the jokes were just rehashes of overused kiddy humor, so the dialogue was largely disappointing. Character development was also lacking.
But it struck gold on cuteness and clever use of spontaneity.

Meh, not quite as good as I'd hoped but still a fun movie.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-17 15:00:44 UTC
in large hl1 mod package discovered Post #287983
I don't think viruses are your biggest concern when torrenting.
I would think keyloggers and other subtle spyware are the things to be wary of.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-13 22:00:20 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #287906
Edit: Never mind.

It took me at least 20 seconds to realize that the camera was pointing up, no straight, in that photo.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-13 07:05:00 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #287874
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-13 03:28:07 UTC
in Texturing Post #287868
Carve and rebuild :o
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-08 01:53:37 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #287762
Sinecore - Vendetta
Nothing wrong with something a bit terrifying every now and then.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-07 02:21:53 UTC
in Competition 29 Post #287746
It's the famous gym pool in Pripyat. You can play COD4 or STALKER to see it (unless you... you know... just look up pictures of the real thing).
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-03 16:28:53 UTC
in Alien Life Forms Post #287598
Cool news. Too bad it's still Earth life, though.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-03 04:49:46 UTC
in Desktops of December Post #287583
You have a blurred out icon named "proof".
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-03 00:19:30 UTC
in Desktops of December Post #287575
Seeing Icy Tower and WordPerfect on Dim's desktop Dim's entire desktop takes me back :P
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-02 19:27:08 UTC
in Desktops of December Post #287558
[quote]Untidy because I just got a new pc.[quote]
That there be counter-intuitive logic, mate.
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-02 06:23:00 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #287518
Allow me to add to this sudden dubstep bandwagon.

Koan Sound - Hesitation

Edit: Awesome track by Tek-One by the way, Striker :)
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-01 22:04:51 UTC
in Desktops of December Post #287532
Nice screenshot ;)
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-01 21:57:42 UTC
in Funny internets Post #287530
Morse code, of course :P
Posted 13 years ago2010-12-01 21:55:26 UTC
in Desktops of December Post #287529
User posted image
Don't judge me :| I really, really like that picture.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-20 20:00:48 UTC
in Now Playing: ... Post #287149
Unreal Tournament 3 OST - Foregone Destruction Remix
Had to find it after playing some Facing Worlds. It's a real sweet piece of video game DnB.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-16 13:55:36 UTC
in Can't connect to steam Post #287081
I'd send another email/support ticket by now.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-13 15:40:34 UTC
in Can't connect to steam Post #287047
Oh, I see you can't even start in offline mode if this happens.
That's just fucking stupid :|
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-13 14:45:44 UTC
in Can't connect to steam Post #287044
You'd have to start in offline mode, then go into settings->downloads & cloud.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-13 06:32:51 UTC
in Can't connect to steam Post #287036
Have you tried switching your Steam region? It's worth a try. Maybe, if you're really lucky, there's just some problems with the Romanian Steam servers.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-13 06:25:00 UTC
in TWHL Grand Benchmark Showoff Post #287035
Either way, I'd smoke you all. 2x Quad Core Intel Xeon processors.
And how was it?
Unless (a) core(s) is/are malfunctioning, the speed of the cores in almost all multi-core processors are the same...
All righty, maybe I didn't really think that post all the way through. Something just doesn't sit well with not using both cores when both are readily available, but then I guess calculating pi is a really simple process at the same time.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-12 18:11:19 UTC
in TWHL Grand Benchmark Showoff Post #287022
And it shows the speed of a core Luke, which is important.
But it's not as important as showing the speed of 2 or more, and that's the real problem.

In this age, single-core CPUs are mostly artifacts from the stone age among anyone who even knows what a CPU does.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-12 17:08:58 UTC
in How to make brushes reappear? Post #287015
Ahh. In that case use a func_wall_toggle and apply the principles of this example map:
http://www.twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=1344
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-12 16:13:50 UTC
in How to make brushes reappear? Post #287013
You can use a func_wall_toggle or an env_render!
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-12 14:13:08 UTC
in TWHL Grand Benchmark Showoff Post #287010
For that, there is another, Wprime, but it's a bit more complex and we want simple results here.
But these results aren't necessarily accurate :\
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-12 14:10:53 UTC
in TWHL Grand Benchmark Showoff Post #287007
That's crap, it only utilizes 1 core. And if it's a multithreaded core, it only uses part of the pseudo second core.
User posted image
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 17:08:28 UTC
in Last movie you saw? Post #286984
Well it's not like that's the whole point of the ending or something :roll:
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 00:04:01 UTC
in Headphones Post #286969
Smother hot sauce on that bad boy.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-10 22:43:38 UTC
in Headphones Post #286966
Don't be fooled by brand names or fancy designs.
Unless you're looking for some eye candy at the same time. Why else would someone be looking at Skullcandy, eh? :P
There's no shame in basing part of your decision on how good something looks :)
It's thinner than tracing paper, and has no resilience at all.
I think I know exactly what you're talking about. It's sort of spray applied right on the cushion instead of being a separate layer that's laid on top of the padding.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-10 21:20:47 UTC
in Wildtime Discussion Post #286962
Just let us know if you happen to wake up in a cocoon, mmkay? :P

Were you already dreaming when you saw these faceless figures?
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-10 19:40:28 UTC
in Headphones Post #286960
Please. I'm not speaking from personal experience, but I have only seen almost exclusively negative reviews about Skullcandy. Mostly, they're about how fragile the headphones are, not necessarily how bad the sound quality is, and how overpriced they tend to be.

I use a pair of Sennheiser HD205s, and they're easily the best headphones I've had the pleasure of using to date, but they're also generally regarded by others as exceptionally tight. Behind these, I've also used the Sennheiser HD202, Plantronics Audio .360, Razer Moray, and two pairs of Sony headphones that I can't remember. So I've never used a particularly expensive pair.
Strictly from reviews, the general consensus is that the Sennheiser HD202 is the best all-around buy.
I've heard insanely postive reviews about the JVC HA-RX700, but they're also colossal which might turn you away. I'd still like to have a pair of my own, but I'm just waiting until I can afford a legendary Audio Technica ATH-A700.

I'm by no means an "audiophile".

Edit: The best advice I think I can give would be to be very careful about what you're going to buy, and look into a lot of possible headphones. Browse Newegg's selection, and look around Amazon for more products by brands that you saw on Newegg. These are hopefully going to be something that you feel comfortable using for at least a year, after all.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-10 05:45:17 UTC
in Competition 29 Voting Thread Post #286944
can't you find something new?
User posted image
Also, I hate all of the new ideas that have been presented so far, and I'm not clever enough to offer any of my own. I wanted to say map a movie, but OH WAIT. >:C

Edit: Seeing competitions like Scipted! and Laser Fun make me sort of want some kind of emphasis on entities instead of fancy brushwork. Destructification fits the bill, along with a million other possible things.
Also, what was up with Transport Hub? Why did that fail?
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-10 00:16:16 UTC
in Competition 29 Voting Thread Post #286940
Destructification-style gets my vote, with solitary area in second if that even matters.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-09 03:52:52 UTC
in Competition 29 Voting Thread Post #286924
Hell no. I think those are great. Now, "map a trashed apartment building with no working lights or water in a post-apocalyptic setting" would be too specific.

I like abandoned hospital, leaves plenty of barriers to make it a contest, but plenty of room for creativity to flow.
I also like the idea of a post-apocalyptic/post-nuclear city or so.
The problem with them is that it's just "map this environment better than everyone else". It's boring; it doesn't reward true creativity.
Who the hell wants to take part in a competition where they know that every other contestant is building exactly the same thing? This is one of the reasons why the last competition was "map a dream" and not "map a nightmare".

Edit: I guess I should ask: why do you feel something like "map an abandoned hospital" is a good idea? What are all the pros you see in it?
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-08 20:51:58 UTC
in Competition 29 Voting Thread Post #286918
[quote]- map abandoned hospital
  • map cyberpunk city
  • map postnuclear city[/quote]
Far too specific.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-08 13:51:02 UTC
in Desktops of Novemer Post #286903
Same as from mid-October.
User posted image
Posted 13 years ago2010-10-27 02:00:51 UTC
in Desktops of October Post #286651
I've joined the ranks of Potatis and Zombieloffe with a 1680x1050 replacement for my second 1280x1024, courtesy of my brother after his own upgrade.
User posted image
Posted 13 years ago2010-10-17 03:03:52 UTC
in Windows disk management help Post #286434
On the off chance that it might help, you could try shutting down, unplugging the hard drive, starting up, shutting back down, and plugging the drive back in.

Who knows, maybe it'll reinstall the driver or something.
Posted 13 years ago2010-10-16 22:51:21 UTC
in Desktops of October Post #286430
A quick change to a clusterfuck of a wallpaper to keep a theme I had in mind alive... this is ugly :|
User posted image
Posted 13 years ago2010-10-16 17:34:54 UTC
in Post Your Photos Post #286426
You've managed to create a piece of Stalker concept art.
Let's see the original :)