You each get a 512x512x512 area to build whatever you want. Make it as nice as possible with textures, lighting, and models if you have them. All of these swatches will be compiled into a map for all to see. Like the rooms maps but a lot smaller and manageable.
The floor of your swatch can be below your plot. Just make sure its a solid 512x512 so it lines up with the surrounding floors. Don't worry about accessibility, though it is a plus, walking space will go between each cubicle.
Give it a try, its just a small area to fill.
I think it would be ok to do more than one plot if people are willing.
TWHL Cubicles
Created 14 years ago2010-02-24 14:38:13 UTC by
Rimrook
Created 14 years ago2010-02-24 14:38:13 UTC by
Rimrook
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 14:38:13 UTC
Post #279219
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 14:53:34 UTC
Post #279220
512 sounds a bit small too me. How about 1024?
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 15:01:21 UTC
Post #279221
512. Be more creative.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 15:07:29 UTC
Post #279222
Fine.
And remove your Christmas hat.
And remove your Christmas hat.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 15:09:23 UTC
Post #279223
I'm not sure... wouldn't it depend on how many people take part?
I would love to take part.
I would love to take part.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 15:16:40 UTC
Post #279224
What engine?
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 15:34:56 UTC
Post #279225
Goldsource.
@Atom: Removed my hat. >:[
@Atom: Removed my hat. >:[
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 15:38:56 UTC
Post #279226
Nice.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 17:49:06 UTC
Post #279227
Hm... Might do this.
But how would I measure 512x512 without counting it out? 3.X doesn't have unit counting on brushes. Or is it on the grid?
But how would I measure 512x512 without counting it out? 3.X doesn't have unit counting on brushes. Or is it on the grid?
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 17:52:54 UTC
Post #279228
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 17:58:29 UTC
Post #279230
I might do this, sounds interesting.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 18:05:50 UTC
Post #279232
this is so cool! can you give us a sample desk/cubicle area to decorate, or will we have nonstandard cubicle desks.
The way i saw it when you first brought up the idea, is that you'd give us a blank cubicle area and desk, and we'd provide things like our computer, inbox, chair, toys/decorations, etc.. is this what you meant? (y/n)
Set up the "office" area like NBC's the office: might be awesome. or maybe like the cubicle areas from grandma's boy? ok i'll shut it now but i have to say i LOVE this idea!
The way i saw it when you first brought up the idea, is that you'd give us a blank cubicle area and desk, and we'd provide things like our computer, inbox, chair, toys/decorations, etc.. is this what you meant? (y/n)
Set up the "office" area like NBC's the office: might be awesome. or maybe like the cubicle areas from grandma's boy? ok i'll shut it now but i have to say i LOVE this idea!
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Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 18:14:03 UTC
Post #279233
I think the idea is to map whatever you want inside a 512*512*512 sized mapping space.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 18:17:21 UTC
Post #279234
I was going to do Bob Parr's cubicle at Insuricare in a rats type area, but it's too oddly proportioned to fit in the space.
D:
D:
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 18:28:28 UTC
Post #279236
Mighty: then i can put a spaceship in there? (because i will)
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Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 18:49:44 UTC
Post #279237
[useful picture]How did I never notice that?
Now I feel stupid.
EDIT: Shall I make mine open, or closed?
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 19:26:31 UTC
Post #279242
Haha! I've come up with an awesome idea, but it's a secret until it's finished. 
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 19:41:07 UTC
Post #279243
I'm not keeping mine a secret: It's my perfect office. Supercomputers lining the wall, a huge TV hooked up to both my computer and a bunch of classic consoles, (Who doesn't get to urge to bash some koopas while working every once in a while? Or maybe that's just me.) A library overtop, the works.
Screenshots when they get taken.
Screenshots when they get taken.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 19:44:45 UTC
Post #279244
Mine will be a mini version of LC39A...
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 21:52:41 UTC
Post #279245
Relatively 512x512 is really big for a cubicle. At TWHL, we treat out peons grunts "employees" by giving them more space than the average sized cubicle.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 21:58:21 UTC
Post #279246
Make a fractal cubicle of cubicles.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 22:06:27 UTC
Post #279247
As an example, I'm making a tiny temple garden.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 22:24:16 UTC
Post #279248
2 1/2 storey offices ftw!
EDIT: Actually, more like 3-4. I have supercomputers stacked, so that adds to my first floor a bit.
EDIT: Actually, more like 3-4. I have supercomputers stacked, so that adds to my first floor a bit.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 22:52:27 UTC
Post #279249
I hope there isn't a limit to how complicated it can be...because i'm at about 200 solids and only 1/4 done 
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 23:02:31 UTC
Post #279250
You need many many optimization for that.
I'm pretty sure they're meant to be in just a few maps tops, with hallways between the cubicles.
I'm pretty sure they're meant to be in just a few maps tops, with hallways between the cubicles.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-24 23:13:00 UTC
Post #279251
Yay! something I can actually participate in, and that I didn't miss!
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 01:21:23 UTC
Post #279253
I should have called this "TWHL Spatial Limitation Challenge" :/
Provide the fully compiled BSP and stuff. When I assemble the whole thing together, I'm going to implement a bind script so that when you press N it goes to the next and P for the previous. You each get an entire BSP, but only 512 cubed. No scenery or anything outside of that except a skybox.
Should've mentioned that earlier.
Provide the fully compiled BSP and stuff. When I assemble the whole thing together, I'm going to implement a bind script so that when you press N it goes to the next and P for the previous. You each get an entire BSP, but only 512 cubed. No scenery or anything outside of that except a skybox.
Should've mentioned that earlier.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 01:59:12 UTC
Post #279255
Wait, so are these all going to be in the same map or seperate maps? Because theres no way it could handle all those textures. And, "512" units is the outside dimmensions of the cube? I just might make my walls 1 unit wide lol.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 02:12:35 UTC
Post #279256
Having a dozen "cubicles" in one map would be balls. I don't know why I didn't expect things to get CPU raping. :<
Just make stuff and I'll think of a way to compile it on my own.
Just make stuff and I'll think of a way to compile it on my own.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 02:34:15 UTC
Post #279257
Alright but it would help to know because if I do it im going to rape shat in that little area. Haha hilarious avatar lol!
Edit: I just got a sick idea! woot!
Edit: I just got a sick idea! woot!
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 03:41:36 UTC
Post #279258
I have an example.
Still working on it. I find that the area is a pretty good size. I made a little mini Sancefar since the textures were still loaded.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 05:30:43 UTC
Post #279262
i'm in!
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 10:58:12 UTC
Post #279263
I've considered doing something like this but was never sure how to pitch it to the community.
For that very reason and to celebrate ATi fixing shit, I am in. I am so in that if were any further in I would be out.
For that very reason and to celebrate ATi fixing shit, I am in. I am so in that if were any further in I would be out.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 14:57:31 UTC
Post #279268
The whole micromap thing is fun. Remember the prefab contest? The entries were sick to my standards.
I'm tempted to equip some crowbars, add 10 spawns and try get it on the server. (proabably won't)
I'm tempted to equip some crowbars, add 10 spawns and try get it on the server.
(proabably won't)
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 17:52:38 UTC
Post #279274
The only question is, what should I make?...
This'll probs be the hard part.
EDIT: If things like doors and such leave the area (eg. when they open), does it still count?
This'll probs be the hard part.
EDIT: If things like doors and such leave the area (eg. when they open), does it still count?
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-25 18:01:01 UTC
Post #279275
Urby: Glad to hear it. Make something beautiful.
Rimrook: Prefab contest? Was that before I got here?
Rimrook: Prefab contest? Was that before I got here?
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-26 03:51:03 UTC
Post #279294
Lol rim that would be so cool! I was thinking of making a micro awp map for counterstrike, I know it sounds retarded but it would be fun. Now im probably going to make a deathmatch map. I had alreasy started a really cool map but it may change.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-26 05:55:07 UTC
Post #279295
A long-ass time ago back when mapping was new and dinosaurs roamed for civil rights, I made a map for CS that was dark until the round started but when they came on you had to pretty much quick-draw and kill your opponents and not shoot your own team.
...of course we played with friendly fire.
I used to map for a lan shop too.
...of course we played with friendly fire.
I used to map for a lan shop too.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-26 16:59:21 UTC
Post #279310
I just created something, here it is:
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=5438
I did not really have many ideas... i created this room with low gravity and moving blocks on which you have to jump in order to get to the top of the area, maybe you can put a gun there or you could use this level as a trap and the player then has to get to the top of the area to teleport out. I didn't really create any doors because i didn't know how the map was going to be used.
http://twhl.co.za/vault.php?map=5438
I did not really have many ideas... i created this room with low gravity and moving blocks on which you have to jump in order to get to the top of the area, maybe you can put a gun there or you could use this level as a trap and the player then has to get to the top of the area to teleport out. I didn't really create any doors because i didn't know how the map was going to be used.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-26 17:57:09 UTC
Post #279311
Hey, Jobama;
(Can't be bothered to dig up the map vault entry)
It's good for a start- A great first map, but a few things bugged me:
It's small and cramped- delete half the cubicle walls so you have thinner walls overall in the main room, and give more walking room. Make sure you're using the full dimentions on the X/Y axis- if you have room, add the guys you missed.
You're also using a very small amount of the allotted space on the Z axis- raise the roof a bit, use the second texture for the wall in that space, and add some details like vents.
It's a good start, but I feel you can do better.
(Can't be bothered to dig up the map vault entry)
It's good for a start- A great first map, but a few things bugged me:
It's small and cramped- delete half the cubicle walls so you have thinner walls overall in the main room, and give more walking room. Make sure you're using the full dimentions on the X/Y axis- if you have room, add the guys you missed.
You're also using a very small amount of the allotted space on the Z axis- raise the roof a bit, use the second texture for the wall in that space, and add some details like vents.
It's a good start, but I feel you can do better.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-26 23:23:07 UTC
Post #279324
working on mine now. 512 units is a lot bigger than i thought it was. ( i thought we'd literally have cubicle-sized space to decorate in an "office setting" type map. This is better tho 
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-26 23:45:20 UTC
Post #279326
I made the same mistake at first. Then I realized that it would be more like 50 units every direction for that. It's still bigger than I thought.
When I get the will to do it, I'll run a final compile on mine and ship it.
When I get the will to do it, I'll run a final compile on mine and ship it.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-27 00:09:12 UTC
Post #279327
I've nearly finished mine but I need to ask. I don't want the player to be able to enter the cubicle if possible. So will they be able to just walk past and view it from the hallway??
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-27 00:43:18 UTC
Post #279328
I am working on something, but it was intended to be part of a chain of cubicles, because it has an entry door and an exit door. It also has some adventure. Are you telling me I'll have to modify it to be self-contained?
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-27 10:38:37 UTC
Post #279332
For that very reason and to celebrate ATi fixing shit, I am in. I am so in that if were any further in I would be out.You mean now hammer really works ? If so, I'm going to update my drivers( haven't updated from december) and get to work !
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-27 14:56:22 UTC
Post #279335
Works for me on XP. However it nearly destroyed Huntey's PC.
I've nearly finished mine but I need to ask. I don't want the player to be able to enter the cubicle if possible. So will they be able to just walk past and view it from the hallway??As long as the player is within the 512? area. Also, hallway? I thought each cubicle was it's own map.
Posted 14 years ago2010-02-27 15:15:49 UTC
Post #279337
It wasn't that specifically that nearly destroyed my PC. There's some underlying problem with the mobo (probably from when my previous video card melted) and now installing the latest drivers BSODs me on startup
Posted 14 years ago2010-03-01 01:55:16 UTC
Post #279364
Do the entrance and exit have to be in the same place?
Posted 14 years ago2010-03-01 03:17:30 UTC
Post #279366
No. Just make your map as nice as possible. I only need the BSP and your custom resources. You don't need an exit or entrance or any evidence of such.
Posted 14 years ago2010-03-01 03:24:54 UTC
Post #279367
I might join in, if I find some free time. Is there a deadline?
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