TWHL3 Created 17 years ago2006-04-05 17:18:16 UTC by Seventh-Monkey Seventh-Monkey

Created 17 years ago2006-04-05 17:18:16 UTC by Seventh-Monkey Seventh-Monkey

Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 08:48:01 UTC Post #186205
But you are the snark spawner... You can't leave us! :cry:
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 09:12:10 UTC Post #186215
Im not leaving anything. I'm just bored with HLDM after a round or so.
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 09:23:05 UTC Post #186217
Yeah, but HLDM is boring after a round. Install the better mods like Half-Life Rally, or The Trenches(<--needs Costum maps installed)
LOL

the trenches is by far the most boring HL mod ever made

same 6 or 7 maps, same two guns, same bullshit, endlessly.
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 09:24:14 UTC Post #186219
Yeah, HLDM is quite lame. At least I think so.
Hostile Intent, The Specialists and half-life rally pwns.
Madcow MadcowSpy zappin my udder
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 09:57:47 UTC Post #186226
Hence the need for costum maps Hydeph. its fun for a round of 2 but then it gets boring.
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 15:16:36 UTC Post #186270
Okay, the code for TWHL3 is about a third done now, and I'm very nearly ready to start working on it properly again (last exam's tomorrow).

The reading stuff for tutorials is done, just gotta work on the writing. Similar story with projects.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 15:27:54 UTC Post #186271
its spelled "Custom", pepper... sorry, but you post that a lot and its annoying :P
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 18:21:58 UTC Post #186278
Now I am confused! Some tell me it's costum and not custom... and vise versa. :nervous:
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-21 19:04:55 UTC Post #186281
It's custom, Elon.
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-22 03:13:40 UTC Post #186309
Definitely "custom".
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-06-22 06:38:31 UTC Post #186327
Oh well... now I know, since Seventh said it is. :P
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-02 18:17:16 UTC Post #188086
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-03 03:32:39 UTC Post #188162
Blocking is a definite. Dunno about sent stuff.

Also, I expect I'll bump up the inbox space thing.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-03 09:50:12 UTC Post #188205
Haha aren't you lucky seventh? You get all the positive responsibilities of webmaster. You can change what yu want, but you don't have to pay for anything! Ha!
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-03 11:23:49 UTC Post #188207
If you ever need a hand anywhere give me a shout :) ive been coding my CW in PHP again, always fun. :P
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-08 03:29:05 UTC Post #189257
Seventh, maybe put a countdown to the end of the compo like penguinboy has on his site? Be sure to make it over dramatic. =P

http://penguinboy77.googlepages.com/compo21
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-08 03:42:50 UTC Post #189262
Maybe.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-08 14:29:14 UTC Post #189329
OOOoooh! How about the automatic decapitalization of saying jimmi in anything anyone posts, as his name doesn't deserve capitalization!

Jimmi ---> jimmi

To whoever posts it the technically "correct" way. =P
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-08 14:39:08 UTC Post #189330
How about not, so he's not immortalized in the code? :
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-08 14:43:59 UTC Post #189331
Fine.
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-08 15:52:47 UTC Post #189338
In your profile there should be a slot where you can list your Steam account name (now that the friends list is functioning) Similar to the current TWHL's AIM, or MSN name.
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-18 12:45:36 UTC Post #190651
Heres an idea I thought of in IRC.

We should have a backup directory.

Maybe such files as:
hl.dll
client.dll
hl.exe
other dlls.
sentences.txt..
..etc.

It was mentioned that you might not want to host them due to copyrights. Well, what do you think
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-18 16:04:49 UTC Post #190675
Why would we do this, when we have Steam and its hundreds of servers?
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-07-18 18:04:52 UTC Post #190706
for those who don't have steam. :)
All the files are'nt large.
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-01 21:00:29 UTC Post #192237
Will we be able to adjust the size of, or how much of our journal is showing at our profile page? I'd be happy if I could adjust it to about 2/3 less of what it is, so when somebody clickies your profile, they can see the whole thing without scrolling.

Also maybe too, journal "thumbnails", that would list a preview of each journal entry--I think the Mozilla Forums has something like this, but for their threads.

<Sorry if these have already been mentioned/addressed>
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-05 19:41:30 UTC Post #192613
Unbreakable, that's what friends are for :P

rowley, explain how that's different to the current journal page-thingy, where you can see everyone's journals, apart from TWHL's being the full journals as opposed to previews. I'm not sure I quite get your idea. If it's what I think it is then it'd be a waste of time since it's not much of an improvement.
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-05 19:46:00 UTC Post #192614
I think what he ment that on the front page when pressing a guys name in the recent journal enteries a little window expands and you can see a larger portion of the journal post.
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-05 23:08:20 UTC Post #192631
Fourthgen:

2 things. Click on your name to bring up your profile--I'm taking abouthow the journal entries are formatted there.

1. I think long entries should be "thumbnailed", that is, only the first few sentences will be listed, and then ... to make room for subsequent entires.

Mozilla forums does this as a preview for their thread lists, so when your looking at threads, you don't just see the thread title, but you get to read a few lines of the first post--something like that.

2. It would be nice if the you could format how much of your journal you want showing when someone goes to your user profile. For mine, I'd like them to see the whole page, withougt having to scroll down to much, so I'd like to be able to choose how many journal entries are showing before you click to see the "old entries".

Does that make sense, or is it more confusing :P?
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-06 10:23:51 UTC Post #192666
Makes much more sense :] Yeah, I pretty much agree with your suggestions. Sounds like a good idea and unlike some other ideas in this thread, it's improving the place ;)
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-09 20:47:45 UTC Post #192962
Add to the forum rules,

No topics can be created over defacing and questioning religion. Let people believe what they wish with peace.

Because EVERY single thread about religion ends up making people flame each other, and draws out those who have "Complete And Total Knowledge of the Bible" to show up and prove everyones queries to religion wrong. Believe what you will, but don't make everyone hate each other for such a simple thing as http://img312.imageshack.us/img312/5947/1154056909683bs5.jpg
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-19 06:58:57 UTC Post #193868
Unbreakable: Hosting those files would kinda put us into legal constraints. While the likelihood of Valve actually finding them and taking legal action is low, I doubt that it'd be wise to have 'em up in the first place, considering we don't own the server.
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-19 07:05:01 UTC Post #193870
I agree with GrimReafer.
Madcow MadcowSpy zappin my udder
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-19 07:07:41 UTC Post #193871
Religious threads are harmless. If you're dumb enough to post in them, then so be it. I'm not keen on enforcing even more constraints on what you're allowed to post. If you don't like them, don't read them, simple as that.
AJ AJGlorious Overlord
Posted 17 years ago2006-08-19 11:45:39 UTC Post #193897
ah, never thought of that Ant. Good Point. :)
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-16 17:57:37 UTC Post #199870
Still todo:

General
  • Customisable front page (selection of sections to show, etc., and perhaps count adjustment for different resolutions)
  • Statistics page
  • "Allow remember across PCs" check for "invalid cookie".
Resources
  • Inline tutorial revisions by authors and moderators, perhaps with submission of drafts as well as suggestions
  • Members tips, moderated before posting, can be appended to tutorials
  • Multiple page tutorials
  • User-submitted tools!
Community
  • Extended profiles (lanaguages spoken, XFire addy, PC details, etc.)
  • Javascript bbcode helper
  • URL checking for maps in the MV (checking that the headers for the path return 200)
  • Good search stuff for maps, fora, others
  • Full navigation ranges for MV, etc.
  • Mass PM handling
  • Proper quoting
  • Specific bbcode ([map]id[/map], etc.)
  • Timezone converter by member
  • Ranks or similar
  • Spam protection
  • Some colour code control
  • Better MV icons
  • PNG transparency avatars
  • Read receipts for PMs
  • Birthdays
  • Proper special threads for competitions (custom thread icons denotable by moderators)
  • PM block list
  • Server query stuff
  • TXT thread-save dilly
  • Thread subscription
Administration
  • Detailed access control for moderation, allowing, for example, banning a particular user from shouting, commenting on maps, etc.; perhaps using groups too
  • Togglable e-mail registration thing for tough times
  • PM to users when their threads are moved, etc.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-16 18:05:01 UTC Post #199874
All = Awsome.

But thread subscription? What is that? I may know but can't think of it by any better description. :|
Rimrook RimrookSince 2003
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-16 18:12:12 UTC Post #199875
i believe it is when you recieve an e-mail notification of every post in a thread.. rather annoying if you ask me
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-16 18:12:54 UTC Post #199876
Probably thread notifications through RSS feeds.
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-16 18:52:55 UTC Post #199878
Nah, just a page that lists all the topics you're subscribed to. Kinda like an RSS feed viewer, but, you know, without the RSS. I'm pretty sure it's in various forums.

Then again, maybe I'll have an RSS feed. Undecided.

Anyway, I'm pretty realistically expecting to make decent progress now. Intend to knock one thing off the list per day, on average.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-16 20:49:35 UTC Post #199880
Like threads for members and threads for visitors, and based on rank or by mod team? 'tis interesting, i like it but there could be unforseen problems.
Rimrook RimrookSince 2003
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-16 22:17:07 UTC Post #199882
hmmm, a twhl "team" option would be cool... As in, if you decide to make a little modding team, it would outline what the mod is, who is in it, and who does what. It could also have have little bulletin things set by the creator that only members of it can see. To prevent spam over it, there should be a form type thing that tells what it is, and if a moderator decides it worthy, it makes it onto the team list. It could also be used to organize little mini competitions as well.. Basically, this would be like a clan system that can be used for little constructive purposes. It would help these kind of things out because:

1. You dont have to look through an insaaanely long thread to understand whats going on.
2. It would help these teams stick together a bit.
3. It would be unique from other mapping sites.

I understand thats what moddb is for, but this would feel alot more "at home" than that. If it gets far enough, then I guess it could move on to moddb, but untill then, this wouldn't bring on such a world of criticism.
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 00:39:08 UTC Post #199885
unforseen problems.
unforEseen problems.

There's an 'e' in there. Dont let the name of my comic fool you.

Erm, perhaps a preview post or preview PM option, so you can make sure all your BBcode is working before you send something?
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 00:46:35 UTC Post #199886
You should add an "Installation Instructions" part for when you submit a map.. That helps the author to make sure that people do it right and you don't get comments such as "it no work i put on desktop" (exaggeration :P) and also makes it easier for people wanting to download it :)
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 03:19:48 UTC Post #199890
- Inline tutorial revisions by authors and moderators
...does this mean that an author can change their tutorials on-the-fly?
for example, if I wanted to add more links to my third displacement tut, i can do it without going through a moderator?
if not, explain please :P

also, is there a 'quote' button now? to press to insert another person's post in quote brackets into your post?
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 06:55:26 UTC Post #199896
Yes, it does. Either that, or you'll submit the changes, and then all the mod has to do is glance at it and click "alright, yeah" rather than having to get the tutorial file, hunt through it, correct it, re-upload it and change the modification date in the database.
hmmm, a twhl "team" option would be cool... As in, if you decide to make a little modding team, it would outline what the mod is, who is in it...
That would be the Projects section which I've mentioned and is half-written ;).

Oh, and quote button: good idea.
Seventh-Monkey Seventh-MonkeyPretty nifty
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 07:25:45 UTC Post #199897
Did the idea for more preview screenshots of a map in the map vault dissolve yet? or will we be able to post pics in the map description by linking them?
Rimrook RimrookSince 2003
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 07:54:10 UTC Post #199901
And don't forget to include this:
User posted image
You allready said you're gonna add that. Probably. :)
The Mad Carrot The Mad CarrotMad Carrot
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 10:18:46 UTC Post #199905
I dont think thats necessary...I mean, its not thrustworthy enough that a member deciding his own mapping level.
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 10:33:26 UTC Post #199908
What about a fancy interface with buttons for EVERYTHING such as bolding and underlining!! Oh wait it makes me seem cool because I dont have to press nooB1e buttons :nuts:
Posted 17 years ago2006-10-17 12:37:23 UTC Post #199915
What about a fancy interface with buttons for EVERYTHING such as bolding and underlining!!
Thats what a "JavaScript BBCode Helper" is. :
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