Everybody is over reacting as if this is about bread during 1991 food shortage.
Just take your time and form the compo first, than make a separate thread about it.
You cant take some ones idea and just say: "Aww yeah compo time! YOU ALL AGREE?"
SoHL is fine by me, the current rules are fine by me. If any one wants to expand it with something, say it.
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Y u rage?
The point of that thread was to form the mini compo not get mad.
I never used SoHL thats why i asked.
The point of that thread was to form the mini compo not get mad.
I never used SoHL thats why i asked.
Well one question is for sure, why SoHL? What enhancements do we have with it for this project?
I'm for.
Heh. I don't think its time for you to lead anything yet. But of course that doesn't mean you can't help when some one needs it.
I don't see what might cause problems here.
All it says is that a file is not loaded.
Is the path to the file thats about to be compiled correct? Are tool paths correct?
All it says is that a file is not loaded.
Is the path to the file thats about to be compiled correct? Are tool paths correct?
Batch compiler is too complex. Have you tried using only the programs 8wad thing?
Edit the wads.txt and remove ZHLT if you didnt use any special textures.
Edit the wads.txt and remove ZHLT if you didnt use any special textures.
Do you have experience with realizing organization for multi user mapping mods and technical advisory or similar?
Give me the properties window of the model and screen shot of the area from hammer.
Null as in optimize.
For those who dont know how they should get a tutorial.
I agree for the elevator. We should make it look awesome.
I think 1024 for floor limit is a good idea.
Those rules are ok. I agree.
For those who dont know how they should get a tutorial.
I agree for the elevator. We should make it look awesome.
I think 1024 for floor limit is a good idea.
Those rules are ok. I agree.
Is the path to the model correct?
This is Gold Source, there are no VMFs 
The horse picture is from Google. I cant remember what i wrote in the search box. Probably something random, lol.
The horse picture is from Google. I cant remember what i wrote in the search box. Probably something random, lol.
Read.
Be active in the conversation.
Help form the entire thing.
Don't just sit and wait for what to do. If we all did that nothing would be done. I am for the 4th time trying to get other to think about the elevator design and shaft.
We agreed that the floor design should be just about anything as long as it follows the logic of "Its a skyscraper/building". We also agreed on an elevator, or two, and two stair cases.
Be active in the conversation.
Help form the entire thing.
Don't just sit and wait for what to do. If we all did that nothing would be done. I am for the 4th time trying to get other to think about the elevator design and shaft.
We agreed that the floor design should be just about anything as long as it follows the logic of "Its a skyscraper/building". We also agreed on an elevator, or two, and two stair cases.
Wat.
Hmm, maybe since its an modern building, the shaft should also be modern?
I still think we should only prefab the internal movable component of an elevator and the in-between levels shaft as an must use, but external components for additional/mapper to decide whether to use or not.
I have some ideas, buts its late so i cant present them well, will draw something tomorrow when i get back from Computer Graphics Auto CAD exam.
I still think we should only prefab the internal movable component of an elevator and the in-between levels shaft as an must use, but external components for additional/mapper to decide whether to use or not.
I have some ideas, buts its late so i cant present them well, will draw something tomorrow when i get back from Computer Graphics Auto CAD exam.
Gold Source.
As said we need to organize.
We agreed on a prefabed elevator and elevator shafts between levels.
Gold Source is a better option if you ask me, for the time being. The project can always be remade into source if source mappers are interested.
As said we need to organize.
We agreed on a prefabed elevator and elevator shafts between levels.
Gold Source is a better option if you ask me, for the time being. The project can always be remade into source if source mappers are interested.
It is connected to the animation, thats for sure. But a direct hit from above triggers the lava function.
Also, i can easily clip the cliff, thats not the point. I want to know why does it bug up
Also, i can easily clip the cliff, thats not the point. I want to know why does it bug up
So, been testing my knife map and stuff, and i find a bug. The bug was originally discovered by Commander 360, but i explored it more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s3nKjqbSCA
I think its caused by fast entry/uneven terrain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s3nKjqbSCA
I think its caused by fast entry/uneven terrain.
Hahaha, now thats a win.
Nina is a female mapper.
I would gladly apply, but i have some complications.
In two weeks i have 6 final exams for the 2nd semester.
If not for that id give this my full time. But i can gladly help organize.
In two weeks i have 6 final exams for the 2nd semester.
If not for that id give this my full time. But i can gladly help organize.
I think the only prefab we should use is the elevator prefab for all floors. But only the internal moving part of the construction.
Including in-between level tunnel to ease mapping and level connection.
Also, stairs should be prefabed but optional, because you have no guarantee some ones stairs will fit some ones map theme.
As for elevator, i think it should be on the center of one side, either out of the area or inside of it:
Including in-between level tunnel to ease mapping and level connection.
Also, stairs should be prefabed but optional, because you have no guarantee some ones stairs will fit some ones map theme.
As for elevator, i think it should be on the center of one side, either out of the area or inside of it:
Why limit creativity to whats seen already when you can make something even better?
I am not saying i should be magical floating rocks inside of a room on a floor, i am saying that it can be anything as long as it retains the logical structure of a sky scraper or a tall building.
Such structures need support in order to withstand pressure and weight of all the floors. Its logical you need support columns.
I am not saying i should be magical floating rocks inside of a room on a floor, i am saying that it can be anything as long as it retains the logical structure of a sky scraper or a tall building.
Such structures need support in order to withstand pressure and weight of all the floors. Its logical you need support columns.
Has multiple floors< Is no Skyscraper
Accessed by lift / stair case
What?
Its for fun, just like rooms.
The size should be defined.
2k x 2k x 1k?
The size should be defined.
2k x 2k x 1k?
Fade works like a charm
But Env Shake only triggers once :/
Its because i jumped
But Env Shake only triggers once :/
Its because i jumped
Seems like it.
Must be some sort of entity overflow.
Must be the sheer size of the map. The terrorist glass is always visible everywhere in the room, maybe make it an celling with glass openings only on trap parts?
Must be some sort of entity overflow.
Must be the sheer size of the map. The terrorist glass is always visible everywhere in the room, maybe make it an celling with glass openings only on trap parts?
Go here and get everything you need.
Setting up an GS workstation environment takes around 10 minutes.
Setting up an GS workstation environment takes around 10 minutes.
Yup, everything mentioned here.
Now that you understand there is no need for ultra high res textures, you can now remake your map.
Now that you understand there is no need for ultra high res textures, you can now remake your map.
I dont see whats the problem? Just add an lift entrance to the map and a lift exit to the map, why do you even bother with exterior look, you can always draw it.
You are making the project complex/an pain in the ass by limiting it unnecessarily.
You are making the project complex/an pain in the ass by limiting it unnecessarily.
If its a free-form compo structure type doesnt matter.
Plus with the curved building you have more freedom on either making an more open or closed floor.
Plus with the curved building you have more freedom on either making an more open or closed floor.
Tetsuo lost it 
GS ftw.
GS ftw.
Give us an hammer screen shot and entity properties screen shot.
As posted earlier, this is the best example:
Did you tie them all into one entity?
I vote for free form. The point of the compo being floors.
You can add an airplane passing by on your map. Definitely what i will do.
Music should also be map specific.
Also i never uses SoHL so it will all be new school for me
Music should also be map specific.
Also i never uses SoHL so it will all be new school for me
Are there a lot of entities at the same time on the screen?
Get the half life alpha and just extract the files.
How can i make a sprite flare effect that emits a bright yellow/red effect when looked at? (like the sun effect).
I am making a small 35hp map for knife mod and the theme is a night level with a lava reef below the map.
I want when the players looks down his vision gets saturated with yellow/red glare, as if he looked at a real fire/lava.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54462712/Mapping/35hp_lavareef_beta1.7z
So far I've made the pulse lights, still needs some tweaking. And also will add sounds tomorrow.
Trying to keep it @ 1536kB with all resources.
I am making a small 35hp map for knife mod and the theme is a night level with a lava reef below the map.
I want when the players looks down his vision gets saturated with yellow/red glare, as if he looked at a real fire/lava.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/54462712/Mapping/35hp_lavareef_beta1.7z
So far I've made the pulse lights, still needs some tweaking. And also will add sounds tomorrow.
Trying to keep it @ 1536kB with all resources.
On their website i see no technical information..?
Also Xash3D is the new hype as well.
It even has teleports with displaying whats on the other side.
Also Xash3D is the new hype as well.
It even has teleports with displaying whats on the other side.
I think half life will be sufficient.
Entity count is now 1800 per map.
Entity count is now 1800 per map.
Putting game play aside, if the engine could handle a tower map with so much floors and detail a new game mod would probably originate.
If GS could handle very large areas i would be the first one to make a zombie map that takes place in a wood with hills and caves.
A man can dream...
If GS could handle very large areas i would be the first one to make a zombie map that takes place in a wood with hills and caves.
A man can dream...
Pengi-chans idea is pretty cool.
Im guessing it can work like this:
Enter lift and press up button > lift goes into map change > Map change loads the map and lift opens from there the player can go out of the lift and explore the map than just simply return and press the lift button up again and wooosh > lift level change
We can also make it to start on first floor from where you can explore the basement first or go up.
Im guessing it can work like this:
Enter lift and press up button > lift goes into map change > Map change loads the map and lift opens from there the player can go out of the lift and explore the map than just simply return and press the lift button up again and wooosh > lift level change
We can also make it to start on first floor from where you can explore the basement first or go up.
Where can i order one of those?
You're doing it the correct way. Null/Bevel all than texture.
I do that way too.
Try smaller texture where 256x256 is max.
That map you're making doesn't seem to be too big. Just remember to keep details in an reasonable amount.
I do that way too.
Try smaller texture where 256x256 is max.
That map you're making doesn't seem to be too big. Just remember to keep details in an reasonable amount.
Thats what i meant by odd texture size. The compiler cuts depending on texture size and max cut size.
By making All textures so small you create more cuts than necessary.
Also how big is that map? Did you optimize it with Null/Bevel?
By making All textures so small you create more cuts than necessary.
Also how big is that map? Did you optimize it with Null/Bevel?
You could try.
And 512x272 is not really a good texture size for optimization.
You should really stick to these sizes:
64x64 / 64x128 / 128x128 / 128x256 / 256x256 / 256x512 / 512x512
Also stepping in 32 is ok (ex: 192 / 384)
And 512x272 is not really a good texture size for optimization.
You should really stick to these sizes:
64x64 / 64x128 / 128x128 / 128x256 / 256x256 / 256x512 / 512x512
Also stepping in 32 is ok (ex: 192 / 384)
Are you sure you need such large textures?
You can always test compile by exporting all textures and reducing their size by 2x to see if that will fix the problem.
I think large surfaces with such big textures create problems.
You can always test compile by exporting all textures and reducing their size by 2x to see if that will fix the problem.
I think large surfaces with such big textures create problems.
Yes you can. How big are the textures (resolution) and how many different one do you posses in your map?
Also, do you have complex brushes or cut ins?
Cut ins are when one brush is into another.
Also, do you have complex brushes or cut ins?
Cut ins are when one brush is into another.