TWHL Mix 2?
Created 17 years ago2007-02-17 21:35:50 UTC by
monster_urby
Created 17 years ago2007-02-17 21:35:50 UTC by
monster_urby
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-16 17:57:08 UTC
Post #216095
Who said it was temporary ol' boy?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-16 18:16:55 UTC
Post #216100
Empirical evidence
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-16 19:16:35 UTC
Post #216104
Hey guys: just wanted to confirm my involvement in this mod, despite my lack of action so far. I'm still in the stages of updating Half-Life (I formatted a while ago, backed up a bunch of GCFs onto 3 DVDs. One of those DVDs worked: the other partially worked, and the one with the most GCFs on it failed completely), so it'll be a little while until I can get cracking.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-16 19:31:04 UTC
Post #216105
uh, me too, except i just havent got round to starting yet.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-17 01:05:38 UTC
Post #216123
I started my map.
Then my new PC decided not to boot.
Then my old PC decided it had to be reactivated.
Then i couldn't activate it and now i can't login.
And now i hate computers.
Then my new PC decided not to boot.
Then my old PC decided it had to be reactivated.
Then i couldn't activate it and now i can't login.
And now i hate computers.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-17 11:21:14 UTC
Post #216144
I've got 2 rooms and a third inaccessable one. I will work on this more soon.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-17 16:21:46 UTC
Post #216178
start saying how you want the player to enter/exit your map, Like I said earlier my design allows for any possibility/contingency. Whatever your twisted little minds can think of I can do.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-17 19:25:25 UTC
Post #216190
I dont think so.
Besides you'd have to explain why the player
A) Looses the suit in the first place
and
b) Gets it back upon his return to the hub.
Besides you'd have to explain why the player
A) Looses the suit in the first place
and
b) Gets it back upon his return to the hub.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-17 19:52:56 UTC
Post #216192
And that reminds me:
shall it be Weaponstrip on map exit?
I vote no, and to avoid say, the player getting an egon in one level and then completely unbalancing the combat in another that egon/guass/maybe something else is only availible at the hub after X levels have been completed, as a reward but with limited ammo. Maybe have weapons only availible in the hub so no matter what map you start at you ensure a standard outfit. Then all mappers just have to place ammo.
Your thoughts?
shall it be Weaponstrip on map exit?
I vote no, and to avoid say, the player getting an egon in one level and then completely unbalancing the combat in another that egon/guass/maybe something else is only availible at the hub after X levels have been completed, as a reward but with limited ammo. Maybe have weapons only availible in the hub so no matter what map you start at you ensure a standard outfit. Then all mappers just have to place ammo.
Your thoughts?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-18 02:16:30 UTC
Post #216211
In my map, you must lose your weapons at the start, and you will aquire only a few more before the map exit. I think you should always lose weapons when returning to the hub so that the individual mappers can decide what arsenal to give the player during their scenes.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-18 04:46:50 UTC
Post #216213
I say lose weapons but keep the suit.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-18 16:26:02 UTC
Post #216246
How do you explain losing the weapons?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-18 17:09:51 UTC
Post #216256
Strider what is it in your map that requires no weapons?
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-19 00:16:33 UTC
Post #216326
2nded
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-19 00:16:47 UTC
Post #216327
Strider what is it in your map that requires no weapons?SECRET.
What's the big deal with stripping the weapons, anyway? It's just a collection of maps, nothing has to make sense.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-19 03:11:18 UTC
Post #216335
You can always make up some stupid excuse as to why the player loses the weapons. Not exactly a huge difficulty.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-19 03:23:06 UTC
Post #216336
Wrong. This is actually a mod containing lots of mini-mods.Fine, it's a mod containing lots of mini-mods.. with no coherent story. Point is a reason for losing the weapons isn't necessary, but make up a story if you wish.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-20 07:26:37 UTC
Post #216468
A lot of these little things can be finalised when the majority of people have done their sections.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-20 09:35:24 UTC
Post #216476
I'm not even going to attempt to put a date on my section. Currently i have no working computer, whenever it is up and running i still have much to set up. Also, Steam will need to download a month of updates.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-20 10:05:01 UTC
Post #216477
...And I am stuck with the horrors of ordinary life/madness. I really want to get on the case with this, but I'm worried I'll be far too busy over the next few months.
Yep, one way ticket to shitsville folks.
Yep, one way ticket to shitsville folks.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-20 10:10:03 UTC
Post #216478
Espen180 whats the hurry? Why do you want to finish it so quickly. The mod wont be finished, lets say, untill next year- in the least. Just take a look at all the other mods around.
I don't mean Hostage Situation which took them more then two years,(around the time when I joined) and it was dead many times. The reason why it happens is that nobody concentrates on a single map, they map while mapping the maps for the mod other personal project. This way it takes longer or never gets finished.
I don't mean Hostage Situation which took them more then two years,(around the time when I joined) and it was dead many times. The reason why it happens is that nobody concentrates on a single map, they map while mapping the maps for the mod other personal project. This way it takes longer or never gets finished.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-20 11:06:44 UTC
Post #216484
This WILL get finished.
Any suggestions on a different name?
(TWHLeport)
Any suggestions on a different name?
(TWHLeport)
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-23 19:31:05 UTC
Post #216816
Erm...I hear nothing
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-23 19:37:25 UTC
Post #216821
That link plays the track. Must be an Opera issue.
I say use it only in an area with a lot of action. That track would just suck if you were sneaking around dark coridoors
I say use it only in an area with a lot of action. That track would just suck if you were sneaking around dark coridoors
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-23 20:22:51 UTC
Post #216833
Hey well, I hope you're all working as hard as me. Time for a few motivational screenshots.
You know you want it.
Oh yeah!
By the way, are you guys happy to keep posting all the updates here or do you wanna move it over to its own little forum.
You know you want it.
Oh yeah!
By the way, are you guys happy to keep posting all the updates here or do you wanna move it over to its own little forum.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-24 11:55:57 UTC
Post #216911
Hell, thats nowhere near finished yet! 
Gotta make some custom textures too.
Gotta make some custom textures too.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-24 13:00:42 UTC
Post #216922
I've finally got my new computer up and running effectively so i've resumed work on my section. Right now i'm trying to perfect the lighting and environmental effects. I'm trying to use Spirit to it's full potential, so expect some particle effects and full use of the skybox. Currently what's done is entirely made from custom textures and sprites.
I may have some screens in the following week or two.. possibly.
I may have some screens in the following week or two.. possibly.
Posted 17 years ago2007-03-24 13:00:48 UTC
Post #216923
Now you get more screenshots from me. 
Entering the Map
The electronics cupboard - THIS IS NOT FULLBRIGHT
The source of my question on water
An office next to the cart ride area
The platform outside the office, pictured with cart
A junction, with cart
The player better duck...
Now, fingers crossed that all works. Now to work on getting the cart the right way around and sorting out the near-fullbright light next to the cupboard.
Entering the Map
The electronics cupboard - THIS IS NOT FULLBRIGHT
The source of my question on water
An office next to the cart ride area
The platform outside the office, pictured with cart
A junction, with cart
The player better duck...
Now, fingers crossed that all works. Now to work on getting the cart the right way around and sorting out the near-fullbright light next to the cupboard.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-05 13:07:41 UTC
Post #218109
@Urbanebula: Good job
@Kinrah: They need a lot of work
@espen180: In the first screenshot, that barrel is bigger than the player!?
Walls need more detail
And fix the lights, it seems like you are using light-spot but those lights dont look like they are on. So place some lights under them with a dark-grey color/brightness so that they can look more realistic. And maybe sprites with glow mode.
@Kinrah: They need a lot of work
@espen180: In the first screenshot, that barrel is bigger than the player!?
Walls need more detail
And fix the lights, it seems like you are using light-spot but those lights dont look like they are on. So place some lights under them with a dark-grey color/brightness so that they can look more realistic. And maybe sprites with glow mode.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-07 06:56:17 UTC
Post #218304
Count me out. No time.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-07 07:19:12 UTC
Post #218307
What's wrong with just using the TWHL Mix 2 thread for all mod business, i don't see why we need another site/forum to work on.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-07 07:21:49 UTC
Post #218308
It's just for displaying the mod and providing download links. Nobody wants to be linked to some forum thread when they're checking out a new mod. Image is important. Plus, you can't register it with ModDB if you don't have a working site. Not sure if you were planning on doing that or not.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-07 07:34:00 UTC
Post #218309
Heh, the way i see it this is just a fun little mod for TWHLers, not some big professional thing. It does have the name TWHL Mix 2, afterall.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-07 07:38:41 UTC
Post #218310
TWHL is a pretty well known site, though. Gets plenty of traffic, although it may not house too many professional grade mappers.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-12 02:28:34 UTC
Post #218765
Ok, looked at suggestions, improved.
Old: Old Office
New: New Office
Changes:
Added wiring
Added new computer bank, blast damage (there is intended to be a blast decal on the wall behind it, I haven't got it to work yet)
Broke the light, added flicker and sparks
Added fallen chair and tipped cart
Added vent (unseeable from picture angle)
Old: Old Office
New: New Office
Changes:
Added wiring
Added new computer bank, blast damage (there is intended to be a blast decal on the wall behind it, I haven't got it to work yet)
Broke the light, added flicker and sparks
Added fallen chair and tipped cart
Added vent (unseeable from picture angle)
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-12 02:41:41 UTC
Post #218766
It's improved, but in some ways it's worse off than it was before.
Turn the wires into func_walls. They produce all this horrible lighting the way they are right now (check out the spot on the floor in front of the door.) Also, that broken mainframe is WAY too symmetrical. Looks like you used the arch tool for it. Just cut it up with the clip tool, for the most realistic results.
Oh, and the stairs still need to be improved. There's no way they could hold up the way they are if it was real life. There's literally NOTHING connecting them together.
Turn the wires into func_walls. They produce all this horrible lighting the way they are right now (check out the spot on the floor in front of the door.) Also, that broken mainframe is WAY too symmetrical. Looks like you used the arch tool for it. Just cut it up with the clip tool, for the most realistic results.
Oh, and the stairs still need to be improved. There's no way they could hold up the way they are if it was real life. There's literally NOTHING connecting them together.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-14 05:07:30 UTC
Post #219007
[qoute]Now we just need someone to make/host a message bord/bbs/forum.[/qoute]
I can set one up on a free host quite easyily if one is needed.
I was going to post pictures of my map but it seems i'm neeeding a new power supply for my desktop so can't do much untill it arrives
Kinrah unless your pressed trying to keep the r_speeds down or that computer in the left of the picture was cut by a laser try makeing it have some layers so the broken edge isn't so flat.
For now i'm just going to make trucks and stuff on my laptop that I can use in other maps.
I can set one up on a free host quite easyily if one is needed.
I was going to post pictures of my map but it seems i'm neeeding a new power supply for my desktop so can't do much untill it arrives
Kinrah unless your pressed trying to keep the r_speeds down or that computer in the left of the picture was cut by a laser try makeing it have some layers so the broken edge isn't so flat.
For now i'm just going to make trucks and stuff on my laptop that I can use in other maps.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-17 05:55:31 UTC
Post #219333
I have some great ideas for my section. Now all i need is a functional PC. I'm not quitting. Just don't expect to see any work from me for a while.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-18 12:45:26 UTC
Post #219440
Urb seems to have failed. But seeing as espen180 never said what would happen if he didn''t nothing will be happing lol...
Got my new psu so will be able to get my map up to standards so I can post some media in a few days.
Got my new psu so will be able to get my map up to standards so I can post some media in a few days.
Posted 17 years ago2007-04-18 23:55:57 UTC
Post #219486
Well, i'm about 5 to 10% into my first map (wow!). I've planned 2, but a third one might pop up. I've got a lot of the textures made though, and i've been playing with some nifty spirit fire and steam effects that i think look quite cool with custom sprites.
Now that my new computer is FINALLY up and running and i'm getting back into the mapping spirit, i should start getting through this at a steady pace.
Now that my new computer is FINALLY up and running and i'm getting back into the mapping spirit, i should start getting through this at a steady pace.
Posted 16 years ago2007-04-30 16:00:50 UTC
Post #220517
Like I said. PC no fucntiony. Its working now. I'll show media as and when possible.
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-02 21:15:17 UTC
Post #220779
Sorry to bump but I just wanted to say that you can expect some more media from me on the 4th. Hopefully.
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-03 19:04:16 UTC
Post #220921
Right now?...Ok.
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-03 19:16:11 UTC
Post #220922
Needs moar sauce. So what is the percentage of progress for this thing at the current moment?
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-03 19:17:52 UTC
Post #220923
Adds Sauce Mmmmm
My section is about 2% done.
My section is about 2% done.
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-04 01:50:53 UTC
Post #220944
0
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-04 09:38:52 UTC
Post #220959
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-04 09:45:05 UTC
Post #220961
Ah, lol. I spelled the file name wrong. Should work now.
P.S. I've forgotten how to do the link with the text like i did before.
P.S. I've forgotten how to do the link with the text like i did before.
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-04 11:16:18 UTC
Post #220972
Well its a coridor. Its kinda meant to be empty.
Posted 16 years ago2007-05-04 12:00:49 UTC
Post #220976
Looking nice, though I reckon change the ceiling texture (looks kinda weird being the same as the floor texture imo).
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