TWHL3 is a site developed (or actually still in development) for functionality and cleanliness, not messy, in-your-face unnecessaries....and I like it this way. I don't see what your point is in having a shitload of images. It's clean, loads fast, and is free from any unnecessary stuff, that would only slow it down.
Other mapping sites look shit . Why ?
Created 16 years ago2008-08-20 18:51:47 UTC by
Striker
Created 16 years ago2008-08-20 18:51:47 UTC by
Striker
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 05:20:45 UTC
Post #254279
No. That's because...
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 05:42:52 UTC
Post #254280
Some admins from here ( as far as I know) don't have a good internet connection and it's really annoying to wait for the images to load . That's why I think TWHL lacks of images . ( i'm not talking about the forums).One does but that has no bearing on it, the goal is to create a website that's quick regardless. Page processing is NOT just dependant on how fast somebody's internet is. But like I said, loads of images are both unnecessary and quite often an eyesore.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 05:49:51 UTC
Post #254281
Wow, wait, Snarkpit changed their theme? WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS SHIT? I'll be damned if that isn't a downgrade... and I didn't even think that was possible considering the uncannily finicky system of navigation they had going. Trying to filter everything but Half-Life 1 maps took going through at least four different screens to get to. It was almost as annoying as the lengthy charade you have to go through to view your own maps on this site. Why our genius developers didn't think there was a need for a "my profile" button somewhere on that sidebar, I'll never know.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 06:20:37 UTC
Post #254282
if you wait until november or so, user profiles and a bunch of other stuff are getting a bit of an upgrade. but i don't have time until christmas holidays.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 06:26:10 UTC
Post #254283
This is why I love you Pneguinboy. 
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 07:30:15 UTC
Post #254284
You should consider it 
N'ah ok if you want this site to be like that
But anyway , to tell some more of my dislikes :
The forum is too basic ( only basic functionality) and I even don't think it supports youtube videos
N'ah ok if you want this site to be like that
But anyway , to tell some more of my dislikes :
The forum is too basic ( only basic functionality) and I even don't think it supports youtube videos
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 08:27:23 UTC
Post #254286
that's because i don't want youtube videos. that's a dumb idea.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 08:43:37 UTC
Post #254287
Mmm.
This isn't the Facepunch forums or FPSBanana, and it never will be.
This isn't the Facepunch forums or FPSBanana, and it never will be.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 08:46:07 UTC
Post #254288
that's a dumb idea.Whatever
Just for fun , what mark would you give TWHL ?
I'd give it 9 out of 10
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 08:57:06 UTC
Post #254289
7. Because if you've got a question you'll need to wait sometimes hours to get an answer. This makes new members go away, since they are not patient enough.
Site layout is clean, effective and easy to learn.
Snarkpit is a mess. But more active members = faster responses in the forums etc..
Still, I don't post there. The members at snarkpit are gay. TWHL has moar awesome ones.
Site layout is clean, effective and easy to learn.
Snarkpit is a mess. But more active members = faster responses in the forums etc..
Still, I don't post there. The members at snarkpit are gay. TWHL has moar awesome ones.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 09:49:23 UTC
Post #254290
I still don't understand why did you register domain on .za and not .com or anything else.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 10:12:55 UTC
Post #254291
It was atom (not me) who started TWHL, not Peng/Ant/Strideh.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 10:29:04 UTC
Post #254293
this thread has made me chuckle on numerous occasions.
oh cstriker, you-so-silly
oh cstriker, you-so-silly
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 11:04:54 UTC
Post #254295
TWHL looks awesome, I like the simple colorscheme. Besides that, it's very simple to get around with. Snarkpit however, ow snarkpit.. SUX LAWLS! In all seriousness, I never liked Snarkpit before because it wasn't as functional as TWHL and the black colorscheme they had was ugly. What suprises me is that they somehow found a way to make the site look even worse than it was before. Sjeesh, the pictures aren't evenly compressed well (and thus look way to pixely)! Besides, TWHLs community (even tho we have a lack of new members (which I mostly blame for elitist regulars and the fact we still focus to much on goldsource)) is lots nicier (atleast, i've experienced it that) than Snarkpits community (lawl orpheus).
Snarkpit is a mess. But more active members = faster responses in the forums etc.. Still, I don't post there. The members at snarkpit are gay. TWHL has moar awesome ones.Since when is Snarkpit more active than TWHL? Honestly, before the update Snarkpit was as good as death with like 3 ppl posting once a week! Now, i'd say they aren't more active than TWHL.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 11:35:41 UTC
Post #254296
I think that the TWHL layout is okay, it could be better and it could be worse.
A good thing about TWHL is that the XHTML and CSS is well written and don't contain much bugs. The JS is okay, too.
And that in my opinion is more important than the layout.
Snarkpit however fails on both the layout and the code. The code is a disaster and the layout is a mess.
Making websites is an art form, just like making games, movies and music.
If you would sing a song and mispronounce the words it would sound like crap (you don't want to hear me sing anything in English :)).
A good thing about TWHL is that the XHTML and CSS is well written and don't contain much bugs. The JS is okay, too.
And that in my opinion is more important than the layout.
Snarkpit however fails on both the layout and the code. The code is a disaster and the layout is a mess.
Making websites is an art form, just like making games, movies and music.
If you would sing a song and mispronounce the words it would sound like crap (you don't want to hear me sing anything in English :)).
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 12:24:14 UTC
Post #254297
What's remarkable with TWHL is that unlike the majority of all community sites, it's not a template. The forums are all hand-coded, first by atom, then recoded by our favourite Penguinboy with able assistance from Strideh and Ant - and they've done a god job doing it. Nigh-compliant (yes, there's still some invalidity 
) HTML, clean and easy-on-the-eyes design and solid PHP work. Even some AJAX detail work as icing on the cake.
Seriously, how often have you seen a non-template forum system? Snarkpit, and the NS site linked earlier, both have pre-built forum systems.
) HTML, clean and easy-on-the-eyes design and solid PHP work. Even some AJAX detail work as icing on the cake. Seriously, how often have you seen a non-template forum system? Snarkpit, and the NS site linked earlier, both have pre-built forum systems.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 14:13:50 UTC
Post #254300
Hey ZombieLoffe, you seem to know your stuff. Have you heard of "Programmingtalk"? They have the internet's best forum dedicated to web development, you should join it like I have, check it out: http://www.programmingtalk.com/
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 14:38:16 UTC
Post #254302
FPS banana sucks, it's damn slow. I remember surfing this site quickly some years ago, what has happened (apart from retarded community)?
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 14:46:06 UTC
Post #254303
TWHL has more awesome ones.That one I agree with . I love all you people
Besides, TWHLs community (even tho we have a lack of new membersIt's better like that . That way , we have time to familiarize ourselves . Even more , TWHL isn't a crowd of stupid people . Most of them ( at least , the active members) are far more than mediocre .
oh cstriker, you-so-sillyI even don't bother to say something . I know that's the way you are . And I like it ( and I think most of the people likes the way you are )
Another thing I don't like about TWHL is that it lacks of competitions . What , 2 competitions\year ? I mean , ok , those are the mapping competitions , but for making the members more active you have to make more competitions on other themes.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 14:49:44 UTC
Post #254304
What about the Geometry/Entity challenges?
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 15:07:58 UTC
Post #254306
ya, I love twhl too.. just have been busy with real life, so I'm kindof going in another direction away from just Half-life... but more into video game design... I pop in from time to time though.. It's still a great communtiy, even though I'm forgotten.
But SHIZAM! TWHL TAKES ALL! YAH! WOO! ALRIGHT!
But SHIZAM! TWHL TAKES ALL! YAH! WOO! ALRIGHT!
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 15:09:30 UTC
Post #254307
This site need a lot more of challenges, with no price, but awards, would be cool.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 15:10:52 UTC
Post #254308
We already have awards...
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 15:12:00 UTC
Post #254309
What about the Geometry/Entity challenges?Umm.... ok
( if you call that competitions)We should have something called "The mapper of the Week" or "the mapper of the month" and even "the mapper of the year" - based on votes
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 15:16:58 UTC
Post #254310
We already have awards...Oh yes... just a few people with prehistoric challenges (almost all HL1)
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 15:41:17 UTC
Post #254314
They have the internet's best forum dedicated to web development, you should join it like I have, check it out: http://www.programmingtalk.com/Considering that website you posted earlier does not seem to be a joke, I'm not sure I want to. The best advice available on (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc. etc. you can find online is available live on freenode, the best IRC network ever.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:01:46 UTC
Post #254317
We should have something called "The mapper of the Week" or "the mapper of the month" and even "the mapper of the year" - based on votesWell, the mapper of the month / year would be the person who's map received a "Map of the Month / Year" award... :rly:
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:16:56 UTC
Post #254318
Other mapping sites look shit . Why ?becuz they are shit. end of discussion.
i don't see much point in mapper of the week or similar, what about those weeks when nothing around here happens? like most weeks?
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:27:33 UTC
Post #254321
what about those weeks when nothing around here happens? like most weeks?Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ?! You mean TWHL is SHIT ? What a shame .
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:38:46 UTC
Post #254323
For fucksakes guys, whats wrong with you guys, this is a flaming thread.. its lame!
Other mapping sites look shit . Why ?WTH! Why don't you go ask them.. God man. Whats wrong with you?
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:50:56 UTC
Post #254325
heheheheehehehehe
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:51:26 UTC
Post #254326
TWHL has a much better sense of community than any other site (well, except for the pregnancy forum that I was kicked out from).
I was hoping that Gamingparents would get somewhere, but it never did.
I was hoping that Gamingparents would get somewhere, but it never did.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:53:02 UTC
Post #254327
How did you get kicked from a pregnancy forum?
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 16:53:52 UTC
Post #254329
I was hoping that Gamingparents would get somewhere, but it never did.It'll come someday ;O May I suggest ADVERTISING.
And the community here is more like a family now plus unlike most forums I feel like I can say whatever I want.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:04:31 UTC
Post #254330
And the community here is more like a family now plus unlike most forums I feel like I can say whatever I want.Heck ya man, I hear ya there.. LOL What a stupid fucking thread! ;p
Yea though, out of all the other forums, I would have to say that snarkpit.net is horrid.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:22:08 UTC
Post #254333
hehehehehehe
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:24:24 UTC
Post #254334
I got kicked out of the pregnancy forum because no one believed me that I am a man who is actually interested in his wife's pregnancy.
On top of that, I am a gamer and a doctor. They thought I was a fake.
On top of that, I am a gamer and a doctor. They thought I was a fake.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:31:34 UTC
Post #254337
Anybody here has an opinion on the great www.GameTrailers.com? I say it's all that.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:33:41 UTC
Post #254338
Gametrailers seems pretty cluttered to me.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:40:24 UTC
Post #254339
gametrailers is microsoft bullshit. Everybody knows Gates has bought it
I got kicked out of the pregnancy forum because no one believed me that I am a man who is actually interested in his wife's pregnancy.Lol, they thought you were a pedo?
On top of that, I am a gamer and a doctor. They thought I was a fake.
Lol they though you were a pedo?Me and Habboi are secret lovers
And the community here is more like a family now plus unlike most forums I feel like I can say whatever I want.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:43:45 UTC
Post #254343
WTF MAN!
ME A HABBOI ARE SECRET LOVERS!! SINCE.. ..FUCKIN' EVER MAN!
You bastard! I guess it has been a while since he put out, so whatever.
ME A HABBOI ARE SECRET LOVERS!! SINCE.. ..FUCKIN' EVER MAN!
You bastard! I guess it has been a while since he put out, so whatever.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:47:32 UTC
Post #254344
I feel like going off-topic . Besides , the subject is stupid already .
Does anybody from here play GRID or StrongHold Crusader ?
Does anybody from here play GRID or StrongHold Crusader ?
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:49:01 UTC
Post #254345
Everybody knows Gates has bought itReally?....On what do you base that on?
To me, it seems GameTrailers.com has a bigger Sony PS3 community that the Microsoft Xbox360 community.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:49:03 UTC
Post #254346
You can't go off topic on purpose
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 17:51:15 UTC
Post #254347
I was hoping that Gamingparents would get somewhere, but it never did.Well it must have gotten somewhere, because I'd actually heard about it before I joined TWHL.
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 18:08:37 UTC
Post #254348
Considering that website you posted earlier does not seem to be a jokeI view my website's source code as a statement against the "establishment". I go by the motto "stick it to the MAN". I refuse to be one of the "MAN's" minions!
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 18:13:03 UTC
Post #254349
Tito: Relevant (IE User)
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 18:49:03 UTC
Post #254351
Really?....On what do you base that on?They make the comparison videos between 360 and ps3 with locked settings on the ps3, so you don't see the real graphics of the ps3.
To me, it seems GameTrailers.com has a bigger Sony PS3 community that the Microsoft Xbox360 community.
2nd) They made a video of a car racing game showing the "both" consoles on a divided screen, 360 screen have far better graphics than the ps3 screen. So you see all the video and you say "OMG PS3 sucks!!!". But at the end of the video they forgot to delete a thing, they forgot to delete the replay buttons from both consoles, and voil?, both screens had the same fucking buttons, the PS3 buttons! So the tards showed the real PS3 graphics as the 360 graphics, and the locked ps3 graphics as the ps3 graphics. When they noticed the error they deleted the video, but someone was faster than them and recorded it, you can watch it on youtube, Veoh, etc...
3rd) MGS4 9,3 score, 8,7 story score. Halo 3 9,8 score, 9,5 story, for the most gayest game ever.
That's all
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 18:56:44 UTC
Post #254352
GRID or StrongHold Crusader anywone ?
Posted 16 years ago2008-08-22 19:52:59 UTC
Post #254357
i like this site it has lots of valuable information. while i do have some complaints about functions, its hard to say anything when there are really no other places available. It is pretty hard to break in here, and im not so sure thats a bad thing. Someone said it takes hours to get things answered in here... are you kidding me? if someone cant wait a few hours then screw them. it beats the hell out of waiting days months or years at other mapping sites that overall blow (with teeth)!
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