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 ago2015-02-21 15:43:10 UTC
Post #324313
There can't be a story if all floors are completely irrelevant and up to the creator of the floor itself ; nothing really apart from "aliens".
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 15:50:06 UTC
Post #324314
Well, I can think of a story.
Thousends of years ago, war raged the planet.And everyone lived happily ever after.
To bring peace, archiects met to build one building. A building, wich would sombolize the collaboration of all mankind.
And then, some random silent guy who bhopped like a jerk ran into the place and climbed to tower like he owned the place.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 16:21:34 UTC
Post #324316
Cheers Urby! One step closer to finishing my map, and that skybox should work quite nicely with the mood I'm going for.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 16:24:17 UTC
Post #324317
The layout feels a bit uninspired to me now...
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 16:27:37 UTC
Post #324318
@Stridey: It's hard to get a judge for size. About how much of the floor area does that space encompass?
Looking damn fine, by the way.
@JibbMOD: Looks deceptively spacious, which I like. A nice clean style, looks neat. (EDIT: Pun not intended, but embraced.)
Looking damn fine, by the way.
@JibbMOD: Looks deceptively spacious, which I like. A nice clean style, looks neat. (EDIT: Pun not intended, but embraced.)
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 16:44:16 UTC
Post #324319
Thanks. I wanted to make something with a high ceiling, since maps (or, at least, my maps) tend to be really cramped vertically.
Right now I'm debating on whether or not to resize all my monitor textures to better fit the brushwork - it would make it easier for Sledge to accurately scale them without messing up the alignment, but it would also mean they wouldn't be square anymore, and thus less efficient memory-wise. What do you guys think?
Right now I'm debating on whether or not to resize all my monitor textures to better fit the brushwork - it would make it easier for Sledge to accurately scale them without messing up the alignment, but it would also mean they wouldn't be square anymore, and thus less efficient memory-wise. What do you guys think?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 18:02:41 UTC
Post #324322
I need to finish my entry. Also, am I sensing a little element of stealth to take place on your floor, Strider?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 18:56:25 UTC
Post #324324
Looking good guys. Very very nice.
Also, no overarching story. I might hint at something in the lobby and on the roof but only subtly.
Oh, so you won't be using that ugly brown thing celled "city" that for some reason are in the Half-Life game files? GoodHaha. Hell no. That city sky texture was used in the original Valve intro. You only saw a tiny section through a window during the in-game cinematic.
Also, no overarching story. I might hint at something in the lobby and on the roof but only subtly.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 19:02:15 UTC
Post #324325
Hey! You have to add this in!!! The VOX announcer giving messages about each floor:
"Attention, Dr. Orange. Severe damge detected at your administration area."
"Attention, Dr. Orange. Severe damge detected at your administration area."
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 19:55:29 UTC
Post #324326
I don't have to do anything.
Also, pretty sure the vox doesn't have a sound file for every other username.
Also, pretty sure the vox doesn't have a sound file for every other username.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-21 19:58:11 UTC
Post #324328
Of course not... Tough, VOX sounds like a text-to-speech program to me. I know all the files have allready been extracted from the program, but someone on this planet must know what program Valve used. If it was a program to say, it might have been a real voice actor who tried to sound like a tts. We will never know...
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 02:59:39 UTC
Post #324333
I have spent over two hours getting the entity setup for my floors ending to work. Now that it does, I'm going to bed and will work on detailing it tomorrow.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 05:53:15 UTC
Post #324334
@Stridey: It's hard to get a judge for size. About how much of the floor area does that space encompass? Looking damn fine, by the way.Thanks, the area in that shot is about a quarter of the whole map size.
Also, am I sensing a little element of stealth to take place on your floor, Strider?Yep, though it's pretty basic. Just avoiding cameras and trip-lasers.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 09:54:25 UTC
Post #324336
Sweet!
How's everyone else getting on? Not heard from a lot of the confirmed contributors.
You'll have to let me know if the end of Feb isn't long enough.
How's everyone else getting on? Not heard from a lot of the confirmed contributors.
You'll have to let me know if the end of Feb isn't long enough.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 10:51:07 UTC
Post #324337
After a quick look back at the most recent participant list, and the posts since then, I think this list has everyone who said they were in or at least stated interest in such a way that participation was implied. Apologies for any wrongfully missed or included.
Urby
JeffMOD
DiscoStu
Penguinboy
Potatis_Invalid
Strider
NineTnine
Jessie
Tetsu0
Stojke
Rufee
Dr.Orange
Archie
TJB
Zeeba-G
Luxasz
The Mighty Atom
Captain Terror
Suture
---------------------- (Additions since last list)
Instant Mix
Malle
Trempler
2muchvideogames
Another scan tells me that the people in bold haven't yet shown anything. (Dr. Orange excepted because he's done.) Again, apologies if anyone was missed.
Urby
JeffMOD
DiscoStu
Penguinboy
Potatis_Invalid
Strider
NineTnine
Jessie
Tetsu0
Stojke
Rufee
Dr.Orange
Archie
TJB
Zeeba-G
Luxasz
The Mighty Atom
Captain Terror
Suture
---------------------- (Additions since last list)
Instant Mix
Malle
Trempler
2muchvideogames
Another scan tells me that the people in bold haven't yet shown anything. (Dr. Orange excepted because he's done.) Again, apologies if anyone was missed.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 10:52:12 UTC
Post #324338
nearly done. mines kind of sucky but hopefully the absurdity ive given it will offset against it haha.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 11:21:25 UTC
Post #324339
I can't do it. I tried, but I cannot make something that I'm not ashamed of. I'll play the finished product instead 
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 14:41:55 UTC
Post #324340
Awww. Okie dokie.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 15:41:58 UTC
Post #324341
It's a pretty good challenge, personally I would've loved a bit more space to play with but meh, I guess that's part of the difficulty.
Very close to finishing mine up, just got some entity stuff to deal with
Very close to finishing mine up, just got some entity stuff to deal with
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 16:27:45 UTC
Post #324342
I've still got entity work and some polishing.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 17:47:31 UTC
Post #324343
I'm doing all the entity work first with basic walls and stuff.
Once that works i'll start detailing.
Still finishing up a secret map contest with Zeebs, Capt and Lukas
Once that works i'll start detailing.
Still finishing up a secret map contest with Zeebs, Capt and Lukas
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-22 21:11:49 UTC
Post #324346
I still have no idea what to do. I keep trying to come up with something but all I get is a blank stare back from my brain.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 00:09:24 UTC
Post #324352
Disco, power generator room? Toilets from hell? Maintenance area?
Brothel?
or what about that secret floor from Being John Malkovich?
Brothel?
or what about that secret floor from Being John Malkovich?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 03:55:25 UTC
Post #324356
A power generating toilet maintenance fetish brothel for midgets on the 7 1/2th floor? LOL
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 04:37:28 UTC
Post #324357
if only this were source, i'd recommend making a miniature golf course.
In which case might I suggest a map where you have to bait a headcrab into following you through a maze in order to activate an unreachable trigger
In which case might I suggest a map where you have to bait a headcrab into following you through a maze in order to activate an unreachable trigger
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 04:38:00 UTC
Post #324358
Ooh that's really interesting!
But it's your idea.
But it's your idea.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 13:06:25 UTC
Post #324363
An office cubicle maze.
That also happens to be... Upside down.
That also happens to be... Upside down.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 13:36:06 UTC
Post #324364
Stu, go ahead and Use it! I'll be interested in seeing the result without putting any effort into it 
I have my own storyline / theme. I have the basic triggers worked out, and i'm moving onto layout later tonight
I have my own storyline / theme. I have the basic triggers worked out, and i'm moving onto layout later tonight
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 14:20:37 UTC
Post #324366
How about a small stage with stand up routines by scientists and such.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 15:55:16 UTC
Post #324370
Or eplosions. A lot of explosions. 
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 21:00:06 UTC
Post #324374
Who would do the voice acting? You?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-23 22:19:09 UTC
Post #324376
Harry S. Robbins, of course.
"I beleive the administrator smells quite foul."
rimshot
"I beleive the administrator smells quite foul."
rimshot
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-24 03:52:50 UTC
Post #324378
Hey, I did that one! 
Though the man makes a good point. You could just screw around with the scientist's lines, and when they're not enough, mix and match them!
Though the man makes a good point. You could just screw around with the scientist's lines, and when they're not enough, mix and match them!
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-24 04:16:23 UTC
Post #324379
I'll see what I can come up with. I think I never made a scripted speech so I'll have to see if there are any tutorials on that.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-24 06:59:11 UTC
Post #324381
you will have to familiarize yourself with sentences.txt
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-24 14:30:34 UTC
Post #324388
I did do voice acting for my floor. I think it turned out pretty good.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-24 21:28:16 UTC
Post #324391
Damn, totally have no time for mapping... Could make something simple and primitive but that's no go for me. I'm out this time. 
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-25 21:44:20 UTC
Post #324417
NineTNine has submitted his floor. It's hilarious.
That's 3 floors ready to roll, four if you count the ground level.
Current standing:
Bold people have shown media.
Italic people have submitted their entries.
Urby - DONE x2
JeffMOD
DiscoStu
Potatis_Invalid
Strider
NineTnine - DONE
Jessie
Tetsu0
Stojke
Rufee
Dr.Orange - DONE
Archie
TJB
Zeeba-G
The Mighty Atom
Captain Terror
Suture
Instant Mix
Malle
Trempler
2muchvideogames
Was going to accept entries up to the end of the month but I'm guessing some people may need more time. Let's say March 7th by noon GMT? Let me know if you need more.
That's 3 floors ready to roll, four if you count the ground level.
Current standing:
Bold people have shown media.
Italic people have submitted their entries.
Urby - DONE x2
JeffMOD
DiscoStu
Potatis_Invalid
Strider
NineTnine - DONE
Jessie
Tetsu0
Stojke
Rufee
Dr.Orange - DONE
Archie
TJB
Zeeba-G
The Mighty Atom
Captain Terror
Suture
Instant Mix
Malle
Trempler
2muchvideogames
Was going to accept entries up to the end of the month but I'm guessing some people may need more time. Let's say March 7th by noon GMT? Let me know if you need more.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-25 21:47:16 UTC
Post #324418
atm i´m working on a map I have to finish after that I have the time. So how about 15 th march ?
?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 00:30:02 UTC
Post #324420
Fair enough
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 13:54:51 UTC
Post #324432
I've submitted media... rude
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 13:57:58 UTC
Post #324433
I'm woking on this to the tune of one room a night. I"m still on basic details and triggers.
The extension is welcome.
The extension is welcome.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 14:18:40 UTC
Post #324434
Extra time means I can add extra things!
Now if I can only think of extra things!
Now if I can only think of extra things!
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 17:52:22 UTC
Post #324436
Chairs! Litter on the floor!
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 18:36:22 UTC
Post #324437
Litter on the chairs!
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 19:49:21 UTC
Post #324440
This is the perfect opportunity to work on my entry now that my main rig is temporary out of commission (I got my laptop still).
Get to it, me!
Get to it, me!
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-26 21:24:53 UTC
Post #324442
15th of March? All right! There's still plenty of time for me to join in. Count me in.
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-27 05:51:23 UTC
Post #324448
Pretty sure the 'due date' is gonna drag....
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-27 07:45:07 UTC
Post #324449
Nah, the 15th is final. ISN'T THAT RIGHT?
Posted 9 years ago2015-02-27 11:05:44 UTC
Post #324450
Well, my baby is due on the 19th I'll be getting two weeks paternity leave. Ideally I want all the entries by then so I can use the time off to link it all together.
March 15th absolute final deadline! That's 16 days to fill a 1024 x 1024 space. There's no excuse really.
March 15th absolute final deadline! That's 16 days to fill a 1024 x 1024 space. There's no excuse really.
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