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The future of the consolse? Is there one? Not really its all just gonna turn into a powerhouse computer. PS3 anybody?

Thanks for the comments, i'll save the money i got now till then and upgrade right before it ships.

Not sure if I need to upgrade my computer so it runs hl2 at a decent fps. I know nobody has the game, but from some personal computer stats how well do you think I will be able to run it?

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128ram
Pent4
Dx9
Geforce4
18.6 gb
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I'm not computer expert so please help! I wan't to do the upgrading before its released!

Great thanks like always Andy!

How do I create raiseing water?

The buyzone is a enity, though their is no way to place ammo clips, that I know of. Just place a bunch of the weapon you want around the map.

Umm, i'm not expert ask anthony lol, and this reply is't a absolute solution, more of a insane insight to the problem. The 'push' direction can be altered useing the compass, and since this is based on the x axis your only going to be pushed side to side. Now I'm not sure but their might be a way to flip this so it works on the y or would that be the z? I'm not keen on the subject lol.

Well then its gonna run off a cliff into a black abyss, things going down Vassy! Thanks for help.

Where is the loader model in monsters? I don't see it and I have seen it in other games. I wanted to get it running and blow it up lol.

Once my maps done i shall publish my webpage ( convert adobe to weaver ) then onto freewebs lol.

Bah ignore my ramble with mis spelled words. lol

armadillo your my man/fury little creature, x-box is by far the dominate console when comparing it to g cube or ps2, though the classic super still does it for me, halo and gta vice seem to keep it good.

Snarks yep that would do it, hungry snarks!

Man I'm more excited about hl2(a) than h2(b), a=half-life2 b=Halo2 lol

Man when I get my hands on a hl2 box I'm gonna go straight into the editor!

Hehe, (sneaks over to map vault). I guess i could finish up some things and upload my map as just like a first level.

Well I've only been mapping for like 4days! Ok give me a break! Well since you have invested some much advice into my map you better like it lol!

Oh sky? Hmm here I was thinking that it would make the game run smoother if I just textured one side of the brush with sky and the other something less complex, bah thanks!

Ok, wait. I see a problem or two in that dam compile log.
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Error: Entity 32, Brush 1: mixed face contents
Texture FIFTIES_DR4D and ORIGIN
Error: mixed face contents
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I'll fix that and see if that runs, if it does I'm sorry to have wasted space on the board! ^_^

Well my fresh map seems to have hit that wall agin where it seems to vanish into thin air and yet I can see it right where its supose to be! Alt+p = No map errors 100% no leaks. I have run this map before during early stages of construction and no problems.

Now I do have steam, but I use the retail version of cs so I never installed hl for steam, so I see no conflict between the two. My compiler also does not seem to refresh?! If I was to build a map save it with a new name, it would not be found, if I ran it agin it would run fine. Hence every time I changed something I would have to do the same process, doing twice the work. .

Now i'm not a lazy person so compiling and testing out a map twice and only seeing my changes on the second try is not a problem. But when it gets the point when it does not work anymore I get mad. .

Heres my compile log, hope you guys/girls can read it:

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1.pts" "C:SierraHalf-Lifevalvemapsmap1.pts"

** Executing...
** Command: C:SIERRAHALF-L~1HL.EXE
** Parameters: +map "map1" -dev -console

** Executing...
** Command: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLCSG.EXE
** Parameters: "c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1"

hlcsg v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
--- BEGIN hlcsg ---
Command line: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLCSG.EXE c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1
Entering c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1.map
Error: Entity 32, Brush 1: mixed face contents

Texture FIFTIES_DR4D and ORIGIN

Error: mixed face contents
Description: The map has a problem which must be fixed
Howto Fix: Check the file ZHLTProblems.html for a detailed explanation of this problem

Error: Entity 32, Brush 1: mixed face contents

Texture FIFTIES_DR4D and ORIGIN

Error: Entity 32, Brush 1: mixed face contents

Texture FIFTIES_DR4D and ORIGIN

Error: Entity 32, Brush 1: mixed face contents

Texture FIFTIES_DR4D and ORIGIN

--- END hlcsg ---

** Executing...
** Command: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLBSP.EXE
** Parameters: "c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1"

hlbsp v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
--- BEGIN hlbsp ---
Command line: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLBSP.EXE c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1
>> There was a problem compiling the map.
>> Check the file c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1.log for the cause.

--- END hlbsp ---

** Executing...
** Command: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLVIS.EXE
** Parameters: "c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1"

hlvis v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
--- BEGIN hlvis ---
Command line: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLVIS.EXE c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1
>> There was a problem compiling the map.
>> Check the file c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1.log for the cause.

--- END hlvis ---

** Executing...
** Command: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLRAD.EXE
** Parameters: "c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1"

hlrad v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
--- BEGIN hlrad ---
Command line: C:PROGRA~1VALVEH~1HLRAD.EXE c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1
>> There was a problem compiling the map.
>> Check the file c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1.log for the cause.

--- END hlrad ---

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "c:sierrahalf-lifevalvemapsmap1.bsp" "C:SierraHalf-Lifevalvemapsmap1.bsp"

Heh thats funny kol. Thanks TWHL that helped me more past the decals but with finding some of those pesky enitys lol.

I already started a new master plan. Haveing read the little item on leaks in the h/w craft help index I have adjusted to what can cause my map not to compile, and with the aid of all you. I don't think it was a leak but something else. Oh well not it won't happen agin

( Pulls the tin foil out ) Muhahaha

Shat, nope did't work. I'm just gonna start fresh. Nothing in there that got more than two hours worth of work. Thanks Anthony.

Err wait nope, works with every other map than the one I want it to work on! Maybe because their could be a error in the map?

Sigh, looks like valve is not really trying to stop my evil mapping designs. Bah, only a small folder mixz up. .

Thanks Anthony solution worky 100%

Go into your 3d window, look at the decal you wish to delete. Unclick any tool you might have selected which includes the decal tool. Now choose the selection tool and selected the decal, wether its via the 3d window or any of the 2ds ( which one you find best ) when its selected (turns red) press your 'Delete' key. This should delete the decal.

Hope this helps, my first advice

I design a map, save under the name of something like 'level1' in my valve map folder. Slap that F9 key and Enter. Half-Life starts up,console and my map does't load "map change failed could not find 'level1' on server". . . . Valve is trying to end my mapping hobbie. .

Can somebody plz help this desperate Outlaw?

Thanks everyone, my func_wall must have been incontact with the void, or my floor was not sealed. Just deleted the whole floor all together and started over. Back to that dark eerie feel! Thanks everyone!

Alright I deleted the floor all together and am still haveing the same issue!

Yes I know strange title, but it does my problem justice. Also since this is my first post I would like to say hello to the community. HI. Now I have mapped out two rooms, very basic with a equally basic func_train evaluator that connects the two. The only semi very minute detail in either of the rooms is the flooring on the first level.

I tied the basic brush to the enity func_wall and set its render mode to soild, 250 ect, works fine (though not sure if this is the problem ). The texture is "{GRATESET3". I placed this brush/enity almost at the bottom but not all the way so i could place lights down, giving it a nice look ( I thought ).

With every other map I have compiled and run I have never had any light "issues". ( not allot only been mapping for about 3 days :] ) Now when I compile and run this one my room is completely self lit, not even a shadow. Being the little black messa scientist, I deleted the few lights I had (which note were only set to about 20 brightness, small rooms ). So after completely wiping my room clean of any light source I ran it agin. Same problem, was hopping for that pitch black look, did't happen..

Could some of you more seasoned vets help me out?!