Are you ready for it...?
Created 18 years ago2005-06-14 17:33:54 UTC by
Mercenary
Created 18 years ago2005-06-14 17:33:54 UTC by
Mercenary
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-24 13:36:05 UTC
Post #116791
I say that sometime soon we have a big compo, where you get twice the normal time (so 2 months instead of 1) and have to make something bloody amazing, and instead of one distinct theme, have a choice (and allow more than one to be used).
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-24 14:36:24 UTC
Post #116824
Got it from Kasperg, now on to atom.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-24 20:52:53 UTC
Post #116904
What about us neglected Source mappers? 
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 03:28:07 UTC
Post #116937
too many people map for HL1, and you source mappers could easily change into HL1 mappers (assuming you have HL1 is well) so whats the problem? A small amount of configuration is all thats needed to be done
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 04:01:12 UTC
Post #116940
Jesus Christ! Why the hell cant we have a source competition? Are we behind the times or something?
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 04:11:25 UTC
Post #116941
It's up to the next competition winner, I s'pose. (Unless Kasperg has selected a source competition, I don't actually know what the next one is. And if I did I wouldn't tell you =] )
I'd love to manage an unofficial one until we can get the code base in place. I have no good ideas, though, so I'll leave the opportunity open to a fellow forum member. (Read: I'll support it but won't run it.)
We really do need one. Source > HL1 and it's more fun tbh.
I'd love to manage an unofficial one until we can get the code base in place. I have no good ideas, though, so I'll leave the opportunity open to a fellow forum member. (Read: I'll support it but won't run it.)
We really do need one. Source > HL1 and it's more fun tbh.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 04:21:17 UTC
Post #116942
38_98: The problem? We're used to Source now.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 05:04:24 UTC
Post #116946
Aren't I the one to pick a Source compo if it happens? I have a really good idea. ;D
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 05:49:06 UTC
Post #116949
Do it.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 06:16:40 UTC
Post #116953
Don't,not everybody has source and everybody has Hl1!! 
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 06:23:07 UTC
Post #116956
and you source mappers could easily change into HL1 mappersWrong... The absence of things like the hammer brush reference and adjustable lightmaps seriously discourages us from mapping for the old engine (that's my case at least). I couldnt go back to using Gensurf now that I know about displacement surfaces...
Anyway, since changing from HL1 to HL2 is a delicate choice to make, I leave that for the next contest winner. If we stick with what was said and what is usually done, I think Trapt and the next winner should decide the theme for a new Source competition.
does it sound ok?
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 06:26:03 UTC
Post #116958
This competition isn't for source,right! 
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 06:28:56 UTC
Post #116960
trapt?
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 06:29:41 UTC
Post #116961
No, it's not for Source.
About what Elon said:
There are two formats. cassette tape (HL engine) and CD-ROM (Source engine).
People will argue that cassette is what everyone has (since its older) but people with CD-ROM will say that the quality is much better and it would be a waste not to use it.
The solution would be to accept both formats, but demanding a bit more from the superior technology.
A HL1/HL2 compo, in which Source maps would have to be very good and take advantage of the engine in order to be able to win.
About what Elon said:
not everybody has source and everybody has Hl1we could compare it to a music contest:
There are two formats. cassette tape (HL engine) and CD-ROM (Source engine).
People will argue that cassette is what everyone has (since its older) but people with CD-ROM will say that the quality is much better and it would be a waste not to use it.
The solution would be to accept both formats, but demanding a bit more from the superior technology.
A HL1/HL2 compo, in which Source maps would have to be very good and take advantage of the engine in order to be able to win.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 06:48:06 UTC
Post #116964
why not do a change thing, for example, one competition is source. And one is HL1. And anthony not ALL of us are used to source now
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:05:25 UTC
Post #116971
Not all of us can use source!! 
And if somebody hasn't got Hl1 tell me for I want to know!
And if somebody hasn't got Hl1 tell me for I want to know!
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:22:09 UTC
Post #116976
This is TWHL, that's The Whole Half-Life, not The Whole Source.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:22:20 UTC
Post #116977
Stop with the exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!!! Please!!!
Interesting idea from Kasperg, but, I must admit, a good argument from jaardsi :).
Interesting idea from Kasperg, but, I must admit, a good argument from jaardsi :).
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:24:31 UTC
Post #116981
I dont know who has this or that game. I do know that a lot of people dont have the old hammer editor anymore or simply understand that it is inferior in many aspects. http://www.twhl.co.za/forums.php?action=viewthread&str=source+mapping&type=1&pg=1&id=8254
I have absolutely no authority to decide what will be done, but I think having Source compos on TWHL is the next logical step (now that we already have a HL2 Q/A forum) that should be taken. After all, we are in 2005, not 1998.
I have absolutely no authority to decide what will be done, but I think having Source compos on TWHL is the next logical step (now that we already have a HL2 Q/A forum) that should be taken. After all, we are in 2005, not 1998.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:29:19 UTC
Post #116983
I don't think TWHL is ready for HL2 yet. We haven't even got a HL2 map icon yet, for gods' sake! Anyway, I say we stick to good old HL1 for still some time. Those who want to take part in a Source compo, please visit Snarkpit.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:42:37 UTC
Post #116992
After discussing with Rabid, we came to the conclusion that Atom would not have the time to code a Source competition and that we would need to create one ourselves. Therefore, I'm making our very own 'Official TWHL Source Compo' - Sorry, you won't get real trophys and stuff in your profile, but it's official as it's gonna get. Working on the site at the moment.
So people, get ready for it. For those complaining about not being able to map for Source, you still have the REAL competitions, and for you people complaining about no Source compo, you will soon have one. Everyone wins!
Are people happy with this?
So people, get ready for it. For those complaining about not being able to map for Source, you still have the REAL competitions, and for you people complaining about no Source compo, you will soon have one. Everyone wins!
Are people happy with this?
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:46:52 UTC
Post #116996
yeah...
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:50:06 UTC
Post #116999
It's up to the next competition winner, I s'pose.Does the winner of a compo select the new compo's idea?
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:51:09 UTC
Post #117000
Yep
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:51:44 UTC
Post #117001
Good to hear. I'm hoping you'll be entering this Kasperg.
The topic of the contest allows everyone to add their own style to their map. You shouldn't have to come up with a really awesome unique idea either, and the time limit will be extended. Hopefully this should lead to more entries.
The competition should be announced sometime soon and Rabid will be making a News post about it. I just gotta get the site working properly, write up a set of rules, make sure that their is no bad links, and tidy things up a bit.
So as I said, get ready people. This is gonna be one hell of a compo.
The topic of the contest allows everyone to add their own style to their map. You shouldn't have to come up with a really awesome unique idea either, and the time limit will be extended. Hopefully this should lead to more entries.
The competition should be announced sometime soon and Rabid will be making a News post about it. I just gotta get the site working properly, write up a set of rules, make sure that their is no bad links, and tidy things up a bit.
So as I said, get ready people. This is gonna be one hell of a compo.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:51:45 UTC
Post #117002
Yes, but if Trapt makes a Source compo, he'll be deciding the theme for that one
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 07:53:14 UTC
Post #117005
I've decided the theme for the first Source compo, but the winner of that will decide the next.
Since I'm a regular here, I get the feeling these compos will be moving a lot faster than the HL1 compos.
Since I'm a regular here, I get the feeling these compos will be moving a lot faster than the HL1 compos.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 08:51:37 UTC
Post #117018
Good...know maybe there will be less enteries to the Hl1 compotitions so it will take a shorter time to chack them all. 
(see no "!")
(see no "!")
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 08:59:38 UTC
Post #117019
I doubt there will be less HL1 entries. I know for one that I'll be joining in on the next HL1 compo.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 09:05:33 UTC
Post #117022
Well, we have a HL2 Mapping Questions forum. If we were totally dedicated to HL1, then I don't think this forum would/should exist.
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 09:38:09 UTC
Post #117035
Remove the furom section then 
(jk)
(jk)
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 10:20:35 UTC
Post #117048
We are mostly dedicated to Hl1
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 11:28:06 UTC
Post #117056
That's what happens when one game has been around for more than 6 years and the other one for just over 6 months...
The Whole Half-life includes all things Half-life in my opinion: hldm, opposing force, counter-strike, and of course Half-life 2
The Whole Half-life includes all things Half-life in my opinion: hldm, opposing force, counter-strike, and of course Half-life 2
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 12:08:19 UTC
Post #117062
That's what happens when one game has been around for more than 6 years and the other one for just over 6 months...too true, a soruce compo would be an execellent idea for source mappers trapt
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 15:52:51 UTC
Post #117100
Mr. Elon Yariv I do not have Half Life, so shove that up your pipe and smoke it! (before I piss everyone of I must say what a brilliant game it is) but I am totally source-ified. 
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 16:08:16 UTC
Post #117108
what is the competition topic anyway?
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 16:12:31 UTC
Post #117109
(just ignore last post i wasnt thinking straight)
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 17:18:09 UTC
Post #117126
Crowds Still cheer
I have a crazy mind with a crazy world
I have a crazy mind with a crazy world
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 18:20:13 UTC
Post #117136
Ok sorry,blackravent! It's a good idea having two compotitions then everybody will be happy!
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-25 20:29:08 UTC
Post #117148
I didnt have hl1 for a long time after I got hl2
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-26 01:35:16 UTC
Post #117157
habboi, i think i speak for us all when we agree with you 100%
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-26 06:16:12 UTC
Post #117202
Hurry up
I hope the theme is action cause thats my specialty! Big explosions! People being hit by flying rockets! TEH CRAZY!
I hope the theme is action cause thats my specialty! Big explosions! People being hit by flying rockets! TEH CRAZY!
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-26 06:18:33 UTC
Post #117204
Be patient. I'm hoping to get it out by tomorrow evening. I will alert you if I cannot make it by then. I'm going away for a vacation on Tuesday, so if it's not done by tomorrow, you'll need to wait another week. (sorry, just bad timing)
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-26 06:21:42 UTC
Post #117205
I'm ready to every theme in the world!!! Xen,action,real world,weird...ect 
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-27 04:39:59 UTC
Post #117378
Im going on vacation tomorow
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-27 05:42:32 UTC
Post #117400
where ya going?
Anyway, i wonder what kind of theme they are going to choose (and by they you know who i mean)
Anyway, i wonder what kind of theme they are going to choose (and by they you know who i mean)
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-27 14:25:49 UTC
Post #117521
Im going to G?teborg... just some miles from where I live. gonna be gone like 5-7 days so it wont be a complete lost (Btw: I hate vacations)
Posted 18 years ago2005-06-27 15:19:06 UTC
Post #117530
hehe....I have no idea where that is (praise my geography inteliigence!)
Posted 18 years ago2005-07-05 14:56:04 UTC
Post #118880
When will it start even this source compotition have started!
Posted 18 years ago2005-07-05 18:09:26 UTC
Post #118947
the longer the better.. i'm on vacation
i'm on vacation
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