I have an idea!!
Video Tutorials
I've been doing a few youtube videos recently. Maybe we can run through some of the written tutorials and show people how to do it using a video? Or just make new ones? Maybe breakdown complicated entity setups and stuff?
If we link to youtube we're limited to 10 minutes, but then we can split them up into parts.
Open for TWHL3 Suggestions
Created 17 years ago2007-12-09 03:49:11 UTC by
Penguinboy
Created 17 years ago2007-12-09 03:49:11 UTC by
Penguinboy
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 10:30:57 UTC
Post #241030
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 11:01:52 UTC
Post #241031
Definitely a good idea, but i don't think using YouTube as the host for these video tuts isn't a good idea. You know how YouTube lowers the quality of your vids after uploading them, which makes it really hard to actually follow them...
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 11:13:39 UTC
Post #241034
well i have no idea how much storage we have, and i dont want to risk it with videos. i dont see a problem with youtube vids tho, apart from quality issues, as mentioned. the problem with user hosted videos is that the link will break eventually :/
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 17:51:08 UTC
Post #241069
google video?
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 22:05:05 UTC
Post #241094
Mmmm. Intriguing idea I have to say.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 22:14:16 UTC
Post #241095
google video?Google's slowly shutting down their original video service since they bought Youtube.
Personally, I think the biggest change would be the basic layout. Right now, weeks-old news is at the focus of the homepage.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 22:16:06 UTC
Post #241096
Stage6! High quality and good speed
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-15 22:29:27 UTC
Post #241101
How's the upload and file-size support?
And.. do the videos stream?
And.. do the videos stream?
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-16 07:30:47 UTC
Post #241178
Yea, they stream, and I'm sure the limit is somewhere around 2 Gigabytes.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 01:00:42 UTC
Post #241294
Assuming we have the physical space for it, a Model and Texture Vault!I didn't see this idea get dispelled, so... a PREFAB vault, too?
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 01:06:46 UTC
Post #241297
Ooh, and shoutBOX editing! 
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 01:07:58 UTC
Post #241298
Is it really 2gigs? But I do know that I've found some pretty high quality, not to mention giant resolution, videos there.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 01:14:29 UTC
Post #241300
TWHL reminds me of DNF.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 01:15:25 UTC
Post #241301
except that it's not that far away.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 01:22:15 UTC
Post #241302
Comparing TWHL3 to DNF = mega fail
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 18:22:00 UTC
Post #241373
whats DNF?
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 18:27:02 UTC
Post #241375
Duke Nukem Forever.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 21:13:50 UTC
Post #241390
Oh jeez. I gotta stay on top of these abbreviations. Either that or i have too much of a life to care.
Duke nukem forever can only be compared to Hostage Situation.
And that's a long-shot.
Duke nukem forever can only be compared to Hostage Situation.
And that's a long-shot.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 21:24:13 UTC
Post #241391
I believe Hostage Situation can only be compared to Duke Nukem Forever. Not the other way around.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-17 23:04:31 UTC
Post #241401
Truth. Sorry for the mix up
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-19 13:40:31 UTC
Post #241500
When you search an item and it's hidden somewhere in a 100-page thread, might there be a way for the search results to let you know what page it's on, or take you to that page?
Sorry if it's been mentioned or if there is already a way to do this.
Sorry if it's been mentioned or if there is already a way to do this.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-19 20:35:23 UTC
Post #241543
That's a good idea actually. We haven't coded the search functionality yet though, but we'll keep that in mind.
Posted 17 years ago2007-12-19 23:17:57 UTC
Post #241552
MM yes. +30 points for El capitan.
Posted 16 years ago2007-12-23 15:03:55 UTC
Post #241815
I would like a "You'll need to register before viewing this thread" option when visitors try to view threads with TWHL created content, like the Free Texture Thread. Just have a checkbox under the create thread stuff that prevents visitors from viewing it.
Posted 16 years ago2007-12-25 10:20:08 UTC
Post #241894
no, that sucks. i hate when forums do that. map vault and all forums and content are available to all.
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-17 13:55:47 UTC
Post #243617
Speaking of tutorials, can TWHL3 accommodate for video tutorials?
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-17 14:14:44 UTC
Post #243620
well i have no idea how much storage we have, and i dont want to risk it with videos. i dont see a problem with youtube vids tho, apart from quality issues, as mentioned. the problem with user hosted videos is that the link will break eventually :/(From top of Page)
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-17 19:31:27 UTC
Post #243648
i was thinking like embedding a youtube video or something.
anyhow, nevermind.
anyhow, nevermind.
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-22 09:58:54 UTC
Post #244048
How about some 4chan functionality? I know, a lot of people are royally sick of 4chan and its memes, but some functions taken from it might be good for lulz functionality on the forum.
If not a "(USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)" caption, how about "(THREAD WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF THIS POST" or similar? Might be useful for future posts, and as Strider has discovered, it'd have been a good tool for the "Weapon Game" thread.
Wordfilters. EVERYONE LOVES THEM.
Ok, seriously though, they provide great lulz. According to me. I leave it up to the the mods, but wordfiltering "twhl" to "vagina-hole" would be hilarious, if you ask me.
If not a "(USER WAS BANNED FOR THIS POST)" caption, how about "(THREAD WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF THIS POST" or similar? Might be useful for future posts, and as Strider has discovered, it'd have been a good tool for the "Weapon Game" thread.
Wordfilters. EVERYONE LOVES THEM.
Ok, seriously though, they provide great lulz. According to me. I leave it up to the the mods, but wordfiltering "twhl" to "vagina-hole" would be hilarious, if you ask me.
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-22 10:19:16 UTC
Post #244053
what muzz posted earlier:
We might also have a Orange box there, coz that is a differen engine i guess
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-22 10:30:02 UTC
Post #244054
It's not. :/
It's a slightly upgraded Source Engine.
It's a slightly upgraded Source Engine.
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-23 14:27:51 UTC
Post #244134
Upgraded as much as to dislike my machine 
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-30 14:06:31 UTC
Post #244624
Dunno if it's been mentioned or its too late but...
When you click on Map Vault images, have them enlarge in a pop-up window
When you click on Map Vault images, have them enlarge in a pop-up window
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-30 17:22:24 UTC
Post #244628
I dont know if this has been mentioned but if your looking for a specific map or a forum thread then as well as using the search function you should also be allowed to subdivide on what forum and what mapvault your looking in. e.g If your looking for a map on how to make a train turn a corner, instead of typing in "train" in the search and selecting map vault you should be able to selct example map vault
Posted 16 years ago2008-01-30 17:41:54 UTC
Post #244633
Nha' ... video without a text and image tutorial = massive truck of fail
Speaking of Youtube
Speaking of Youtube
Google's slowly shutting down their original video service since they bought Youtube.Whaaaaatttt ????
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-09 16:55:47 UTC
Post #245383
We need a URL icon thingy so my tabs look awesome-er.
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-09 23:21:01 UTC
Post #245404
A favicon, TWHL3 has one. 
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-09 23:47:35 UTC
Post #245405
Don't know if it's been mentioned already, and I can't be bothered to check, but when using the search function, you should be told which page of the topic the reference is on, so you don't have to go through every page.
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-10 09:21:12 UTC
Post #245414
Flash based thumbnails, so when you click on it, a popup in flash comes up with a larger image. I can help you, the effect can be seen on some flash based website and newgrounds.com
(I can only help you, but not work for you, too busy with my own job)
(I can only help you, but not work for you, too busy with my own job)
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-10 09:31:08 UTC
Post #245415
TJB: Not sure of the exact changes to the search function, i'll check with Pb.
Erty: Highly doubt it will happen, flash pop-ups/previews add extra wait to people with slower internet and sometimes prohibit viewing the picture until it's 100% loaded. They're just a general pain in the ass.
Erty: Highly doubt it will happen, flash pop-ups/previews add extra wait to people with slower internet and sometimes prohibit viewing the picture until it's 100% loaded. They're just a general pain in the ass.
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-11 03:59:24 UTC
Post #245442
if you are still taking suggestions, id like to add one. When i get private message notifications, and delete one it takes me to a different screen and says message deleted. so if i have multiple notifications this has to be done several times. can u make a check box and select all option to delete said notifications?
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-11 13:09:25 UTC
Post #245469
already been discussed klobb.
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-11 17:54:16 UTC
Post #245500
oh, i read the pages but didnt see it. 
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-13 01:50:36 UTC
Post #245553
I don't know what's been posted, so forgive If I repeat:
Map vault:
-multiple screenshots with thumbs--liek snarkpit.
-Inculde the entire text/comments for the map in the search, that is if you search the map vault, the comments text will be included.
-maybe make a thing so you can upload your own game icon if there is none? (maybe)
Tutorials:
-improve the search functionality (i'm sure you're already doing)
-make tutorials have comments like verc and again, include the comments in the tutorial search database.
That's all I can think of now.
And, I've been thinking, do any forums have a "squelch" feature? that is, you could make the threads/posts or maybe even just the text of any member you choose invisible/nonexistent. would be nice for trolls or people who persitently get on you. No idea what this would entail since I'm no coder... (imake mods squelchable too! lol kidding but serious = ) )
Map vault:
-multiple screenshots with thumbs--liek snarkpit.
-Inculde the entire text/comments for the map in the search, that is if you search the map vault, the comments text will be included.
-maybe make a thing so you can upload your own game icon if there is none? (maybe)
Tutorials:
-improve the search functionality (i'm sure you're already doing)
-make tutorials have comments like verc and again, include the comments in the tutorial search database.
That's all I can think of now.
And, I've been thinking, do any forums have a "squelch" feature? that is, you could make the threads/posts or maybe even just the text of any member you choose invisible/nonexistent. would be nice for trolls or people who persitently get on you. No idea what this would entail since I'm no coder... (imake mods squelchable too! lol kidding but serious = ) )
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-13 02:11:34 UTC
Post #245554
lol squelch.. reminds me of my starcraft days on battle.net
goes to re-install brood war
goes to re-install brood war
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-13 02:26:18 UTC
Post #245557
I play once in a while but because of my router for some reason I can only play one on one games... Best. RTS. Evar. = ) (or at least till SC2)
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-13 04:19:53 UTC
Post #245560
Flash based thumbnails, so when you click on it, a popup in flash comes up with a larger image. I can help you, the effect can be seen on some flash based website and newgrounds.comVery retarded. JS would do the job better (Lightbox, anyone?). I don't think there's a single non-fully-flash site in existance that uses FLASH as an image viewer. It's very unpractical.
(I can only help you, but not work for you, too busy with my own job)
Besides, animated popups of any kind are annoying, that includes JS Lightbox stuff. Better suited for a photographer's portfolio, not a mapping website.
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-14 09:35:47 UTC
Post #245625
Advertising is the way forward, don't you just like rolling over the word 'website' to have a massive pop-up offering free website hosting, the ones where you have to wait 5 minutes for it to disappear or click the X? I love those! 
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-14 09:42:23 UTC
Post #245626
-improve the search functionality (i'm sure you're already doing)Way ahead of you. :>
-make tutorials have comments like verc and again, include the comments in the tutorial search database.
Posted 16 years ago2008-02-14 21:14:21 UTC
Post #245669
This is something that came to me at work. You may like it or it may be a sucky idea but I'll just put it out there.
A 'Mods Vault' or something along those lines. As well as the maps and mods forum, how about a page with details and screenshots from mods either in development or released which members believe (via a poll or vote or request or demand or court order) deserves more attention. The page can contain about 8 - 10 screenshots, a bit of info including a storyline and a link to forum page / download.
That way if new members come to the site regarding a mod they've heard about or even if they are just looking around, they can go straight to that page and go through the list of mods that are hosted on TWHL.
I might be better for the map vault too. (Personally, I rarely look in there for mod releases and instead wait for a forum link)
Ok, I'm done.
A 'Mods Vault' or something along those lines. As well as the maps and mods forum, how about a page with details and screenshots from mods either in development or released which members believe (via a poll or vote or request or demand or court order) deserves more attention. The page can contain about 8 - 10 screenshots, a bit of info including a storyline and a link to forum page / download.
That way if new members come to the site regarding a mod they've heard about or even if they are just looking around, they can go straight to that page and go through the list of mods that are hosted on TWHL.
I might be better for the map vault too. (Personally, I rarely look in there for mod releases and instead wait for a forum link)
Ok, I'm done.
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