Pneumatic tube transport system Created 17 years ago2007-02-14 20:19:12 UTC by splatzone

Has it been done? Is it possible?

I'd like to see/create a pneumatic tube-like transport system in a HL map. I'm sure it's possible with trigger pushes. You could select your destination from a row of func_buttons, each would trigger a different door to slide down somewhere in the tube, so you can choose where you stop.

Im pretty sure I saw something like this in a Garry's Mod RP map once.

(If you've seen Futurama you'll know what I mean)

Do you mean like those tubes that you can put a little capsule in and it'll get sent around?

I'll bet it could be done with a func_train, although I'm not sure how (I haven't played with a func_train yet)

func_push might work better.

Have a func_push push the player onto more func_push, to enable the player to move continuosly along the pipe. Use invisible doors to block off different routes.

Say you have four different routes: have four different buttons that close and open doors as they're needed. Then, all you need is your brushwork.

Yeah, It's basically the capsule things you see at super market but in a larger scale.

EDIT: func_push and trigger_push? Whats the difference?

How do you do quotes in this forum?

func_push might work better.

That was Ant, if it shows up. I've highlighted what he said about func_push.

Oh - I'm working on a quick map to illustrate what I mean, will post soon. It works like an elevator (the controls)

the only problem with this idea would be that you cant rotate the player by 90 degrees so it would only be able to go vertically, really.

Yeah, but you could push the player along sideways, on a slightly larger vertical tunnel.

Almost completed test map - Will upload. Should I put it in the unfinished maps? Since it is fullbright, but bear in mind this is only a TEST

I should also note, this is only a straight up/down test, with 2 stops. Might try horizontal later.

Success! It works, now just to add a down button...

With another trigger at the top, which closes the door, stopping you from falling back down. You can then press the button at the top, and the door slides away again, and the trigger_push disables, allowing you to fall down, before landing safely on a soft cushion of air

Doing the finishing touches, adding a help message. It has 4 buttons to control the pneumatic system, for testing reasons. If I release this properly, it will have only 2, one at each floor.

Basic rundown:

RED BUTTON (G) You don't need to press it to go up - it disables the field of push

BLUE BUTTON (1) Displays help

"Down" BUTTON (1) Controls door

BLANK BUTTON (1) Controls force field.

To go up, simply enter and jump.

To go down, press "Down" to open the gate, then BLANK to control field of push.

Buttons are toggleable, to make it easier to use.

dude, use the edit button, PLEASE.

Oh... the help button crashes the game -deleted.

EDIT: lol ok sorry...

Oh... the help button crashes the game -deleted.

If the help was a game_text entity, it has a very strict character count, which if exceeded will crash HL.

hmm... is there any way to get around it?

EDIT: I'm using a func_water instead of a cushion of air at the bottom of the shaft, since I cannot get it to stop the player without springing him back up.

EDIT: Also, sorry for the many double posts, I'm used to working with forums that automatically merge posts together.

MAP UPLOADED! How do you link in this forum? http://twhl.co.za/mapvault_map.php?id=4432

hmm... is there any way to get around it?

Using many text entities at once, making sure they wont be on the same channel and in the same location on the screen.

I meant trigger_push. Haven't mapped for HL1 in years.