The Future of TWHL
Created 13 years ago2011-01-31 06:49:13 UTC by
AJ
Created 13 years ago2011-01-31 06:49:13 UTC by
AJ
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-03 20:45:31 UTC
Post #290008
Stealing? More like taking over and keeping up...
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 09:05:35 UTC
Post #290023
Hey I'll help (lol is Mulleboy back?)
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 09:16:56 UTC
Post #290024
You miss the entire joke dumbass.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 11:03:43 UTC
Post #290025
No need for that, Skals.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 11:08:28 UTC
Post #290026
Stealing is bad, Mkay?And of what could you accuse me if I'd use WebReaper to have a TWHL backup on my harddrive? Since we don't know if the WayBack machine will archive everything on this site :P.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 11:21:38 UTC
Post #290027
So what other games were you thinking of supporting? All valve games or broader?
I like the idea, I had no idea you guys had restricted access though, how did you redo the entire site?
Edit: if the site could go down at anytime, why not start a dev blog for the new site, mainly just so people don't get left in dark.
I like the idea, I had no idea you guys had restricted access though, how did you redo the entire site?
Edit: if the site could go down at anytime, why not start a dev blog for the new site, mainly just so people don't get left in dark.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 11:26:01 UTC
Post #290028
Broader. Whatever anyone can bring, we'll put up. So rather than just say "we're concentrating on these new engines", it'll generally be most engines that offer a proper level editor.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 11:26:01 UTC
Post #290029
So what other games were you thinking of supporting? All valve games or broader?Broader. I'd love for people to start posting UDK work on the updated site.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 14:18:16 UTC
Post #290032
I say the more the merrier, you know? Why should the site be pigeon holed to one single thing or one engine. Like you said, if it has an editor then maybe you should try and include it. Everyone can benefit from some sound advice sometimes even if they are different engines. Level editing is pretty much the same no matter how you cut it; even the 2D stuff.
Don't laugh, RPG Maker is the bomb! Gotta love the Japanese!
I would love for the new site to have some sort of resource area. I know we push for originality but it wouldn't hurt. I know everyone is against prefabs too but they give a great base for someone to at least learn how to make complex brushwork. Just an area for some basic resources and links.
Maybe the resources could be cross platformed so they could be used by all. Like leaving texture images to their original source instead of rendering it to a specific engine. That way you still have to work for it.
And definitely more tutorials for all engines included.
Don't laugh, RPG Maker is the bomb! Gotta love the Japanese!
I would love for the new site to have some sort of resource area. I know we push for originality but it wouldn't hurt. I know everyone is against prefabs too but they give a great base for someone to at least learn how to make complex brushwork. Just an area for some basic resources and links.
Maybe the resources could be cross platformed so they could be used by all. Like leaving texture images to their original source instead of rendering it to a specific engine. That way you still have to work for it.
And definitely more tutorials for all engines included.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 14:34:43 UTC
Post #290034
Instances are like prefabs in L4D2 mapping, a wealth of instances makes mapping damn enjoyable. I spend a lot of time making them myself so a place to upload them would be awesome.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 14:43:40 UTC
Post #290036
I feel like we keep coming back to calling it MapVault.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 15:48:00 UTC
Post #290038
I personally think MapVault is a fantastic name, and it will bring us all back.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 16:16:25 UTC
Post #290040
I like MapVault.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 16:42:21 UTC
Post #290041
MapVault is too generic. Is that all you can come with?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 16:45:03 UTC
Post #290042
worldcrafters pwns
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 17:04:56 UTC
Post #290043
MapVault sounds like a depository, which we are not.
WorldCrafters speaks more of the people and who they are.
Do we have a Twitter yet?
WorldCrafters speaks more of the people and who they are.
Do we have a Twitter yet?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 17:47:32 UTC
Post #290044
I like WorldCrafters personally.....
What the heck would we call the map vault then? I mean if we name it that.
And please, no Twitter...
What the heck would we call the map vault then? I mean if we name it that.
And please, no Twitter...
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 18:06:42 UTC
Post #290050
I've been in this community since I was even too young to realize how to even map (5+ years).
I honestly think moving to a new domain under the management of you three, with this kind of community would really help and expand it.
I've always used TWHL has my mapping reference, and I'll do anything to help out. If it weren't for this community I would never have learned how to map. I believe it's the same for many others. I've taught 3 others how to map, and they've all learned through TWHL's tutorials and forums.
Long live TWHL.
I honestly think moving to a new domain under the management of you three, with this kind of community would really help and expand it.
I've always used TWHL has my mapping reference, and I'll do anything to help out. If it weren't for this community I would never have learned how to map. I believe it's the same for many others. I've taught 3 others how to map, and they've all learned through TWHL's tutorials and forums.
Long live TWHL.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 23:30:45 UTC
Post #290067
I say the more the merrier, you know? Why should the site be pigeon holed to one single thing or one engine. Like you said, if it has an editor then maybe you should try and include it. Everyone can benefit from some sound advice sometimes even if they are different engines. Level editing is pretty much the same no matter how you cut it; even the 2D stuff.Definitely. A lot of older engines still have a fanbase. 2D work would be awesome, too.
Don't laugh, RPG Maker is the bomb! Gotta love the Japanese!
Instances are like prefabs in L4D2 mapping, a wealth of instances makes mapping damn enjoyable. I spend a lot of time making them myself so a place to upload them would be awesome.Agreed. I've been using them a lot lately, they're just so damn handy.
WorldCrafters speaks more of the people and who they are.
I like WorldCrafters personally.....So do I, something along these lines would be nice. Ideally though, I would love to keep the name, but it's not going to make a lot of sense calling ourselves TWHL after expanding the site.
Just brainstorming here, but what if we use the TWHL name as a legacy for the Half-Life sections of the site (forums, tutorials, vaults etc)?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-04 23:49:47 UTC
Post #290068
I personally feel WorldCrafters or Mapvault would be far too narrow as even now this community isn't just about mapping, it's more broadly about modding in general with several different subsections. [Mapping, coding, modelling, etc]
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 00:22:45 UTC
Post #290070
Worldcrafters isn't narrow at all, really.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 00:37:14 UTC
Post #290071
Like no one has CODED a world before? Or Modeled a world?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 01:16:41 UTC
Post #290073
I think maptown is fantastic
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 01:43:06 UTC
Post #290074
Yes it is, it's implying the creation of a world in which is populated by other non focused things, therefore mapping.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 02:17:26 UTC
Post #290075
Skals isn't funny mkay?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 03:01:27 UTC
Post #290076
Think of it as dream building in inception, you're making a dream world for the user, but building a dream is just making a world populated with items [and bringing the user into the dream], you're not making the items, therefore it's narrow.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 03:31:19 UTC
Post #290077
I can almost picture a sign like this like on The Simpsons.
Let's settle on a list then set up a poll for it under the shoutbox
Also, on the technical side, perhaps a phpBB base could be easily adapted to fit our current and possibly future needs and include the map vault, user profiles, even journals with minimal effort (it's modular and it's already written). Plus it would handle bbcode correctly across all the site unlike the current odd ad-hoc contraption (not meaning to offend Penguinboy, but this IS an odd ad-hoc contraption). Of course, it's just an idea. I offer my assistance as a code monkey regardless of the platform used
WorldCraftersIn all honesty, I think WorldCrafters was a pretty good suggestion despite what some may say. It implies some form of modding or at least mapping (modding indirectly), and subtly hints of its Half Life roots without being too explicit or narrow. I vote for that.
the new TWHL
Let's settle on a list then set up a poll for it under the shoutbox
Also, on the technical side, perhaps a phpBB base could be easily adapted to fit our current and possibly future needs and include the map vault, user profiles, even journals with minimal effort (it's modular and it's already written). Plus it would handle bbcode correctly across all the site unlike the current odd ad-hoc contraption (not meaning to offend Penguinboy, but this IS an odd ad-hoc contraption). Of course, it's just an idea. I offer my assistance as a code monkey regardless of the platform used
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 03:57:13 UTC
Post #290078
Stu: The current site was written when I had only a small amount of HTML/CSS/SQL/PHP knowledge. I am far more experienced at all of those now, and I can do far better than trying to shove desired functionality into the bloated and unwanted codebase of phpBB. It's good for a single-use forum website with no modifications, but since I need high customisability, I can make a far better website without it. I'd be using my own MVC framework for any new iterations of the site.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 04:00:48 UTC
Post #290079
It was just an idea. Of course it's not even near enough as it is, but I think it would be easily adaptable (that doesn't mean modifications can't be extensive - they should). But if you have a better plan already, go with it.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 04:10:08 UTC
Post #290080
It is a good name yes, but I just feel the meaning behind the title of a website could reflect it's content far more accurately then that.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 05:47:57 UTC
Post #290081
How about GameCrafters.net, since our occupation on the new site will not include only mapping but also the management of other game resources.
[EDIT] That name is already taken, damn.
[EDIT] That name is already taken, damn.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 09:08:04 UTC
Post #290082
modtown.org
[I]This thread has been closed due to: sorted/solved.[/I]
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 09:29:23 UTC
Post #290083
Tomatos?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 10:48:55 UTC
Post #290084
Worldcrafters.net and Worldcrafters.org are available....
Worldcrafters.com is being sat on...
Same with Worldcrafter.com...
Worldcrafter.net and Worldcrafter.org are also available...
Worldcrafters.com is being sat on...
Same with Worldcrafter.com...
Worldcrafter.net and Worldcrafter.org are also available...
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 11:05:40 UTC
Post #290085
we don't need a fancy com or net site, we can stick with something crappy like .co.za still it wont make a difference besides the actual price of the site.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 11:14:59 UTC
Post #290086
i quite like worldcafter(s), yet the prefix "world" seems possibly a bit pretentious to me.
Maybe kick it down a couple notches?
levelcrafters
mapcrafters
gamecrafters
modcrafters
intermissioninthethirddimensioncrafters
alternatively:
mapmakers
gamemakers
modmakers
candlestickmakers
@skals: i agree about a domain extension not being crucial, though it does add instant credibility to the site, and i guess that can't be ignored..
Maybe kick it down a couple notches?
levelcrafters
mapcrafters
gamecrafters
modcrafters
intermissioninthethirddimensioncrafters
alternatively:
mapmakers
gamemakers
modmakers
candlestickmakers
@skals: i agree about a domain extension not being crucial, though it does add instant credibility to the site, and i guess that can't be ignored..
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 11:32:21 UTC
Post #290087
goldandsource !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 17:02:13 UTC
Post #290094
We should make a History of TWHL thread before we make a Future of.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 18:31:38 UTC
Post #290095
@Capt. Terror. I don't find it that terrible. I feel it would be worse if it were a suffix - i.e CraftersWorld. That sounds a bit like Wayne's World or that sort of thing and it's too informal for my likes 
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 19:18:11 UTC
Post #290096
goldandsource !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1ITT we still have no idea what the thread is about.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 19:19:44 UTC
Post #290097
i quite like worldcafter(s), yet the prefix "world" seems possibly a bit pretentious to me.cough
Maybe kick it down a couple notches?
levelcrafters
mapcrafters
gamecrafters
modcrafters
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 19:30:43 UTC
Post #290099
The pun is kinda lost there though.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 20:06:20 UTC
Post #290100
I think twhl.info is fantastic.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-05 23:21:20 UTC
Post #290102
As Disco said the pun is lost and Game Builders just doesn't seem fitting.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-06 04:23:08 UTC
Post #290106
will there be a email notise of the new website adress?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-06 04:26:26 UTC
Post #290107
mapcrafters or levelcrafterswould be nice because
gamecraftersis like when you make a game or something
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-06 07:43:17 UTC
Post #290110
Crollo, haven't you been banned numerously? Should you even have an opinion on where the site goes?
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-06 08:58:38 UTC
Post #290112
Any member that frequents this site is allowed a say.
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-06 10:30:04 UTC
Post #290113
modvault and worldvault are both available in everything except .com
Also: I think this is a cool idea though. I would love to get into the UDK but I'm happily settled with the TWHL community and don't fancy getting involved with another.
It would be nice to have a place for people to put their skins and models too.
Oooh, and a big reviews section.
Maybe a weekly / monthly podcast / video.
and a pool...
Also: I think this is a cool idea though. I would love to get into the UDK but I'm happily settled with the TWHL community and don't fancy getting involved with another.
It would be nice to have a place for people to put their skins and models too.
Oooh, and a big reviews section.
Maybe a weekly / monthly podcast / video.
and a pool...
Posted 13 years ago2011-02-06 11:36:26 UTC
Post #290114
GameCrafters.net
DataBenders.net
GameAssemblers.net
ModdingFusion.net
So many names...
DataBenders.net
GameAssemblers.net
ModdingFusion.net
So many names...
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