TWHL Tower
Created 9 years ago2015-02-07 21:24:31 UTC by
monster_urby
Created 9 years ago2015-02-07 21:24:31 UTC by
monster_urby
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 13:42:22 UTC
Post #324204
Actually, I'm the inspector they sent to give you the proper construction permissions.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:14:18 UTC
Post #324205
A WIP so preliminary and non-stuff showing that I'm not sure why I'm posting it. I've been working more on figuring out how my entities are set up, and I can't really show that.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:15:51 UTC
Post #324206
So the tower is literally a tower rather than vertical version of Rooms?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:18:00 UTC
Post #324207
It seems more like a guided, linear version of the Cubicles to me.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:19:54 UTC
Post #324208
Sorry I've been working on the gamebanana cs 1.6 competition. It's over Thursday so I will see if I can contribute after that.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:21:04 UTC
Post #324209
It's set in a tower in that there is a set size for the floors and there will be a city outside any exterior wall windows. You can put absolutely anything within those walls.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:22:40 UTC
Post #324210
Like a sign that says: "This is not a tower."?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:24:06 UTC
Post #324211
Wouldn't make for a terribly exciting map though. 
No worries zeeba. Anyone feel free to let me know if you need longer than the end of February.
No worries zeeba. Anyone feel free to let me know if you need longer than the end of February.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-17 14:34:11 UTC
Post #324212
From the creators of "The cake is not a lie" and "This is not a game" comes: "This is not a tower". A game with countless (0.07) hours of gameplay, with one new gameplay element: Looking at a sign that says "this is not a tower" until you get bored and quit! Fun for the whole family! Avaivable at Cream Digital Games this summer (we don't specify when or what "this summer" is).
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-18 10:42:48 UTC
Post #324232
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-18 10:58:15 UTC
Post #324233
These great-looking WIPs are almost making me want to start on my map.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-18 16:18:07 UTC
Post #324237
is this technically acceptable as it's within the guidelines..
obvs nowhere near finished
obvs nowhere near finished
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-18 18:32:47 UTC
Post #324238
Heh. Yup. Looking good.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-18 20:50:54 UTC
Post #324241
am I giving away too much?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-18 21:31:33 UTC
Post #324242
Can i join this nice project?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-18 21:47:06 UTC
Post #324243
Yup.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-19 16:36:14 UTC
Post #324248
how is everyone elses' contributions coming along?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-19 16:37:31 UTC
Post #324249
mhhh is there a place for me also :)?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-19 17:50:55 UTC
Post #324250
Yup.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-19 18:54:08 UTC
Post #324252
Ahhhh the room height is too small 
I have no idea what to make.
Ah well time to go random.
I have no idea what to make.
Ah well time to go random.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-19 20:43:24 UTC
Post #324253
Do the idea you was going for originally, and then use the clipping tool to make it the right size.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 08:41:10 UTC
Post #324260
Hey Urby, is there any update on the skybox texture and lighting values? I threw a couple of windows into my map and I'd like to see how the lighting suits the mood. Would anyone find it remotely plausible that in the space of reaching my floor a thick layer of fog rolled in outside, it started raining, only for it to all disappear by the time you made it to the next floor? Heh.
My map is probably 85% finished, I might have it done this weekend. I sorta went nuts with custom content so I'm just going to apologise ahead of schedule for the download size!
My map is probably 85% finished, I might have it done this weekend. I sorta went nuts with custom content so I'm just going to apologise ahead of schedule for the download size!
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 12:43:24 UTC
Post #324263
Urby, whereabouts will the changelevel be for the maps? I'm unsure how much free reign I have over the stairwell area
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 14:57:11 UTC
Post #324266
I'm just going to position the change level and weapon stripper based on whatever room has been left available so don't worry too much about it.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 15:10:59 UTC
Post #324267
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 15:12:02 UTC
Post #324268
I don't believe so... but I've been wrong before
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 15:33:13 UTC
Post #324270
Recommend rephrasing that, Urby. It currently implies that at some point you've been right.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 20:35:59 UTC
Post #324274
If that's the case (which I can't be testing right now), should we refrain from using the longjump in case it interferes with other floors?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 20:40:32 UTC
Post #324275
Probably. Someone might have done a parkour level, with the eit platform just enough distance away to be unjumpable normally.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-20 21:17:42 UTC
Post #324276
Might have to drop out of this project, want to focus on importing models, and I've neglected my RL for a month now.
Also, dat ceiling is low. Makes sense for a building, but I wanted to do a night club that was two stories tall with a giant fish tank.
Sorry Urby, can't wait to play this thing. I'll join next project for sure!
Also, dat ceiling is low. Makes sense for a building, but I wanted to do a night club that was two stories tall with a giant fish tank.
Sorry Urby, can't wait to play this thing. I'll join next project for sure!
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 03:49:33 UTC
Post #324280
Do it and extend the stairs a second level
Why do you get to work with imported models and I as a photographer don't even get to talk to national models?
Why do you get to work with imported models and I as a photographer don't even get to talk to national models?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 05:42:29 UTC
Post #324284
Can I do that? I'd be breaking the rules and deadline, I dunno bout that lol.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 07:50:04 UTC
Post #324287
Make it two maps with a trigger_changelevel in the void between the floors
Now that I think of it, if Urby happens to put them in a different order than one directly on top of the other, it could be an Antichamber-type mindfuck.
Now that I think of it, if Urby happens to put them in a different order than one directly on top of the other, it could be an Antichamber-type mindfuck.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 07:59:17 UTC
Post #324288
Sorry to hear that zeeba.
I would say to just make it two levels and I'll make it the last floor before the rooftop finale, but it seems unfair to everyone working within the current constraints.
I actually have an idea for a second project so don't get rid of your work.
Second project will probably come after the Core though.
I would say to just make it two levels and I'll make it the last floor before the rooftop finale, but it seems unfair to everyone working within the current constraints.
I actually have an idea for a second project so don't get rid of your work.
Second project will probably come after the Core though.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 08:58:53 UTC
Post #324290
Next project will be for Source singleplayer (HL2), right?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 11:54:22 UTC
Post #324292
If it was Source, you wouldn't get very many participants.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 12:00:36 UTC
Post #324293
Yeah Doc-O, also Source projects have a notoriously-high mortality rate here...
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 12:55:42 UTC
Post #324294
Why? There's at least 60 reasons for Source being better then GoldSource...
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 13:08:28 UTC
Post #324296
It also takes a lot longer to make something in Source and the tools are always broke.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 13:11:56 UTC
Post #324297
All the really good Source mappers are in a kinda weird place right now. Interlopers, notably, where there were once 10 map showcases a day is now lucky to have one map posted a week.
The current tools are so broken and everyone has kinda put their attention towards the Source2 beta tools released with Dota. It will make a resurgence when Valve release a game on it.
In terms of Source in its current state, pretty much only CSGO is being mapped for on a large scale, mostly due to the very successful Steam Workshop - but that'd be useless for a collab like this.
For the moment, and I say this with gritted teeth, Source simply isn't the best option.
The current tools are so broken and everyone has kinda put their attention towards the Source2 beta tools released with Dota. It will make a resurgence when Valve release a game on it.
In terms of Source in its current state, pretty much only CSGO is being mapped for on a large scale, mostly due to the very successful Steam Workshop - but that'd be useless for a collab like this.
For the moment, and I say this with gritted teeth, Source simply isn't the best option.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 13:42:11 UTC
Post #324298
What Archie says. Plus Source is a weird engine half stuck between semi-modern features and old methodology. It's not enjoyable to work with at all. I'm simply waiting for Source 2 to drop, because those alpha tools are fantastic.
I'm also enjoying mapping for HL again in the meantime, especially with Spirit. I'd definitely be up for more projects in good old Goldsource.
I'm also enjoying mapping for HL again in the meantime, especially with Spirit. I'd definitely be up for more projects in good old Goldsource.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 13:58:34 UTC
Post #324302
I'd better get cracking on this. I've mostly been messing around with trivial details when I should be getting the progression underway.
I've learnt enough about source to do the vera basics. I made a simple map to use in my SFM project which I put on hiatus until I got better at SFM. I also made a simple TF2 map for mess-abouts. That's about it, unfortunately.
I've learnt enough about source to do the vera basics. I made a simple map to use in my SFM project which I put on hiatus until I got better at SFM. I also made a simple TF2 map for mess-abouts. That's about it, unfortunately.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 14:22:22 UTC
Post #324304
Source 2? Stop making things up.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 14:27:13 UTC
Post #324305
You haven't seen all the Source 2 stuff? Check out the DOTA 2 workshop tools, the new version of Hammer is absolutely amazing. I can't wait for a full SDK game to drop with those tools, it should be great.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 14:51:56 UTC
Post #324306
I don't play games like Dota 2 and all those other fantasy games.
By the way, isn't Source 2 that engine Valve is still working on, and that haven't even been confirmed to be released. Besides, I bet that Dota 2 Hammer editor is exactly the same as the standard for every other good singleplayer Source game.
By the way, isn't Source 2 that engine Valve is still working on, and that haven't even been confirmed to be released. Besides, I bet that Dota 2 Hammer editor is exactly the same as the standard for every other good singleplayer Source game.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 14:59:03 UTC
Post #324307
I hope you realize you just said there are no good singleplayer Source games.
Because I've looked at the DOTA 2 tools firsthand, and they are drastically different.
Primarily using meshes instead of brushes, for instance.
Because I've looked at the DOTA 2 tools firsthand, and they are drastically different.
Primarily using meshes instead of brushes, for instance.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 15:02:48 UTC
Post #324308
There he goes again, stating opinion based on absolutely nothing as though it were fact.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 15:03:40 UTC
Post #324309
What I meant was, there's no good multiplayer games, what so ever.
Ok, let's push this thread back in the right direction. How's it going with your floors everybody?
Ok, let's push this thread back in the right direction. How's it going with your floors everybody?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 15:27:50 UTC
Post #324310
Anybody who wants to check the Skybox I will be compiling your maps with, you can get the gfx folder here
The following values are what are being used in my maps:
Brightness: 128 128 192 20
Pitch: -75
Orientation: 270
The following values are what are being used in my maps:
Brightness: 128 128 192 20
Pitch: -75
Orientation: 270
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 15:41:37 UTC
Post #324311
Oh, so you won't be using that ugly brown thing celled "city" that for some reason are in the Half-Life game files? Good.
How will your adventure through the building conclude? Are you planning on a story to bind all the floors together?
How will your adventure through the building conclude? Are you planning on a story to bind all the floors together?
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