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 ago2015-04-12 12:33:20 UTC
Post #325256
yeah sorry bout that DX
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-16 14:41:57 UTC
Post #325274
I may have something of a bad new about my level. I tried to include fog in it, but it wouldn't work for me, so I left it there in the belief no-one else would have fog either. Now I recently played the demo levels for Spirit of Half-Life, and it seems like my computer is in-capable of rendering the fog. I hope this works as an excuse if the fog is bad, but I really thought the fog was broken in the game, and wouldn't work at all.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-17 04:06:28 UTC
Post #325281
I'm sure Urble could sort it out for you.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-17 09:48:42 UTC
Post #325282
Fog has never worked for me either.
In other news, I am working on this as often as possible but babies are a major time sink.
I'm thinking a beta release on TWHL first, then fixes and a full release to moddb and RTSL.
In other news, I am working on this as often as possible but babies are a major time sink.
I'm thinking a beta release on TWHL first, then fixes and a full release to moddb and RTSL.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-17 11:03:55 UTC
Post #325283
Don't you think it would make sense if the fulle version of TWHL-tower would be available on the webpage of the same name? Or at least a link to it?
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-17 12:35:14 UTC
Post #325284
[archie's rob brydon picture]
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-17 13:08:00 UTC
Post #325286
[srsly]
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-17 14:32:51 UTC
Post #325287
:rly:
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-18 00:01:06 UTC
Post #325288
It seems too natural to be faked.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-18 02:57:53 UTC
Post #325290
That's what she said
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-18 20:18:29 UTC
Post #325295
Is funny because true.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-19 05:19:51 UTC
Post #325303
I would highly recommend NOT releasing an early beta (sorry guys), because ppl like phillip, moddb, and others might redistribute the beta, and players will play that and may eventually overlook the finished product. I'm sure all of us are eager to take the TWHL Tower Tour, but don't you allrather play the finished version?
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-19 05:55:53 UTC
Post #325304
If people redistribute stuff, isn't that copyright infrigment then?
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-19 12:46:10 UTC
Post #325309
For starters, we never filed for copyright.
Also we're using Valve's engine, content, and IP, so filing for copyright would be in a legal grey-area at best.
Also we're using Valve's engine, content, and IP, so filing for copyright would be in a legal grey-area at best.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-19 20:23:29 UTC
Post #325313
The beta would be released here only.
I wish people would read shit before objecting...
I wish people would read shit before objecting...
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-19 23:19:45 UTC
Post #325315
@Jeff: You don't need to "file" for copyright. It's automatic and would indeed apply to a mod (doesn't matter that the engine that runs it is somebody else's). There's no grey area, it's 100% clear that a mod is a copyrighted work.
See Wikipedia:
However, the best you could realistically do in this case is request that the other website takes your content down. If they decide not to, you can't do much about it.
See Wikipedia:
In all countries where the Berne Convention standards apply, copyright is automatic, and need not be obtained through official registration with any government office. Once an idea has been reduced to tangible form, for example by securing it in a fixed medium (such as a drawing, sheet music, photograph, a videotape, or a computer file), the copyright holder is entitled to enforce his or her exclusive rights.Whether or not it's an actual copyright infringement depends on whether fair use (fair dealing) can be applied to re-hosting a free download. It varies per country and each case needs to be investigated by lawyers, which makes it difficult to find any information on the subject.
However, the best you could realistically do in this case is request that the other website takes your content down. If they decide not to, you can't do much about it.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-20 01:38:34 UTC
Post #325316
Oh, my mistake. Must have been thinking of trademarks/patents.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-22 06:30:38 UTC
Post #325337
In my opinion the room size is too restrictive for some one who wanted to make an atmospheric map. For example I pretty much never played half life more than multi player maps when I was younger, and some fine mods.
Height of the celling really has an influence on maximum creativity of individuals.
Maybe the better idea would have been TWHL mini universe (MiniVerse):
Height of the celling really has an influence on maximum creativity of individuals.
Maybe the better idea would have been TWHL mini universe (MiniVerse):
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-22 06:53:18 UTC
Post #325338
I already had an idea for a follow up mod. Only limits would be that the map must focus on ascending from bottom to top. Or even descending.
Started linking the floors last night as well. While feeling ill. Fun stuff...
Started linking the floors last night as well. While feeling ill. Fun stuff...
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-22 12:52:31 UTC
Post #325339
I hope that follow-up mod will be for Source engine. GoldSource have it's well known restrictions, and a lot of more challenging and complex gameplay can easier be made. It's just my personal opinion though, so don't feel forced to do that.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-22 13:23:03 UTC
Post #325340
I'm sure he would have felt overwhelmingly forced if you hadn't assured him otherwise.
Highlight on vertical gameplay, eh? That'd turn out some interesting entries. And, if this one was anything to go by, about 10 retractions.
Highlight on vertical gameplay, eh? That'd turn out some interesting entries. And, if this one was anything to go by, about 10 retractions.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-22 14:04:41 UTC
Post #325341
I hope that follow-up mod will be for Source engine.If that were the case, someone else would need to run it. And I'm out.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-22 21:36:29 UTC
Post #325342
In the idea of TWHL MiniVerse, we could make something interesting like an Crash Bandicoot level select portal room where you jump into a sphere with an overlapping image of the world you're about to enter.
I know that making something like this would indeed be awesome, but I also know that with out some rules and limits the results would be the same as in an completely limited competition.
Maybe next time the rules could be -> Moderate world size + It needs to have something funny
I wonder how would a competition focused on making maps similar to Duke Nukem style turn out.
I know that making something like this would indeed be awesome, but I also know that with out some rules and limits the results would be the same as in an completely limited competition.
Maybe next time the rules could be -> Moderate world size + It needs to have something funny
I wonder how would a competition focused on making maps similar to Duke Nukem style turn out.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-23 06:17:02 UTC
Post #325348
About half of the floors are linked now. Hoping to get this ready for beta by Sunday. Of course, weekend is usually for gaming... And of course family now as well.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-28 12:09:26 UTC
Post #325419
How comes much the progress have you done? 
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-28 16:33:56 UTC
Post #325427
Well he made a baby.
That counts for at least 4 floors.
That counts for at least 4 floors.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-28 16:50:34 UTC
Post #325428
I wonder if babies would be a good video game... How that now is supposed to work.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-28 21:04:13 UTC
Post #325431
baby raising sim: plays like farmville except you get only 1 life and no hints
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-30 06:31:02 UTC
Post #325433
After getting nothing done at the weekend, I am now aiming to get the beta ready THIS weekend. It's a bank holiday so I'm hoping that'll be enough time.
Posted 9 years ago2015-04-30 14:04:42 UTC
Post #325442
Posted 9 years ago2015-05-06 20:57:31 UTC
Post #325477
Should we assume it's not quite done yet?
Posted 9 years ago2015-05-07 14:10:27 UTC
Post #325485
You should. Bank holiday weekend was spent looking at houses, changing nappies and shooting Ant in Los Santos 
Posted 9 years ago2015-05-08 01:07:50 UTC
Post #325489
shooting AntCarry on.
Posted 9 years ago2015-05-19 06:53:49 UTC
Post #325582
All maps are now linked. All that remains is some voice work on my part, a little texture work and the rooftop finale. Got a holiday coming up... Might actually be able to find time to get this finished and ready for testing. 
Posted 9 years ago2015-05-19 09:44:57 UTC
Post #325583
finishednice
Posted 9 years ago2015-06-02 08:51:35 UTC
Post #325772
still chilling here...
Posted 9 years ago2015-06-02 09:42:47 UTC
Post #325773
Yup, currently on holiday. Just trying to find time to finish up.
Posted 9 years ago2015-06-02 17:15:47 UTC
Post #325776
We here at the Black Mesa high altitude skyscraper research and administration facility (B.M.H.A.S.R.A.A.F) approves of you taking your time finishing it, and are not at all upset over being almost 3 months after the (presumed (according to me)) schedule.
Posted 9 years ago2015-06-02 17:56:32 UTC
Post #325777
Unruly residents berate you! So quickly, Urby, erect said tower!
(URBYSQUEST)
(URBYSQUEST)
Posted 9 years ago2015-06-29 08:17:06 UTC
Post #326134
Right, house move is almost done. Intending to set up the study this week at some point. The roof is basically done other than some scripting work and the actual ending credits, but I might wait for your guys feedback before going ahead with end credits.
I'll upload it to unfinished stuff ASAP for testing and feedback.
I'll upload it to unfinished stuff ASAP for testing and feedback.
Posted 9 years ago2015-06-29 08:21:53 UTC
Post #326135
Merci, Urby!
Posted 9 years ago2015-06-29 08:44:46 UTC
Post #326136
So pretty much we had an year to make our part for this compo?
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 00:08:42 UTC
Post #326139
Heh, not quite. I gave everybody an excessive amount of time as it is. I just didn't expect my free time to get screwed the way it has.
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 00:10:55 UTC
Post #326287
ALPHA RELEASE!
Grab the alpha version here (38.8MB ZIP archive download) for testing and feedback!
Things to check for:
Grab the alpha version here (38.8MB ZIP archive download) for testing and feedback!
Things to check for:
- Issues running the mod at all
- Map errors (ability to break map. etc)
- Gameplay suckiness (Any area that isn't fun / isn't clear / has no place in the final release)
- Any other complaints, praise or feedback
- No official intro yet. Urby is in the lobby but does nothing, kinda like in real life.
- The final map doesn't end yet. Figured I'd get feedback before scripting the outro.
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 01:48:51 UTC
Post #326288
Hot damn! Looking forward to seeing everyone's floors
EDIT: So far the only real stumbling block I've had is that the latter half of Malle's is kind of confusing and painful (unless I'm missing something obvious that makes it easier here).
EDIT: So far the only real stumbling block I've had is that the latter half of Malle's is kind of confusing and painful (unless I'm missing something obvious that makes it easier here).
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 01:55:02 UTC
Post #326289
On 2much's floor, I find it kind of odd that you have to murder the security guard to access the security override. Not doing so means you're likely to lose a lot of health.
I submitted my status report the the administrator today about this sign being upside down (not sure if intentional)
The jumping tile puzzle in the riddlers room is too sensitive, especially considering there's a low doorway leading into it, and the room after it has no indications whatsoever as to what to do - even using the tip button, which just relays the previous room's tip.
This guy needs some clip, I was able to climb inside.
Jesse's thing was awesome - took me a while to figure out how it was done, and even longer to figure out what I needed to do to progress. Guess I don't play enough HLDM.
Atom's search was awesomely unexpected. Though so was this bullsquid spawning literally on top of me.
Strider's room was great, and I would love to see more maps like that.
Overall, great release, and I liked the outtro battle - though I was expecting the apache to be less of a fight!
I submitted my status report the the administrator today about this sign being upside down (not sure if intentional)
The jumping tile puzzle in the riddlers room is too sensitive, especially considering there's a low doorway leading into it, and the room after it has no indications whatsoever as to what to do - even using the tip button, which just relays the previous room's tip.
This guy needs some clip, I was able to climb inside.
Jesse's thing was awesome - took me a while to figure out how it was done, and even longer to figure out what I needed to do to progress. Guess I don't play enough HLDM.
Atom's search was awesomely unexpected. Though so was this bullsquid spawning literally on top of me.
Strider's room was great, and I would love to see more maps like that.
Overall, great release, and I liked the outtro battle - though I was expecting the apache to be less of a fight!
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 02:21:09 UTC
Post #326290
Jeff: It's possible to press the override button without killing the guard, but it's pretty hard to figure out. Though I kinda meant it as a player's choice, kill the guard to get thru the security easier or dont kill the guard and get thru the ending easier.
So far it's looking great! However, as an alpha release bugs were and anticipated and has indeed appeared.
On Jeff's floor, the guy came out but was acting strange and freezing up (assuming spirit, he was trying to run hgrunt code and may have missing animations or something)
On 99's floor, one of the the first scientist (glasses)'s scripted sequence seems to be using a non-existent animation (may want to check the name of the sequence being used here)
The floor after 99's my game crashed with a error about volume being set to 2250
No autosaves beyond dr. orange's floor. I'd highly recommend putting an autosave on every map's stairs.
So far it's looking great! However, as an alpha release bugs were and anticipated and has indeed appeared.
On Jeff's floor, the guy came out but was acting strange and freezing up (assuming spirit, he was trying to run hgrunt code and may have missing animations or something)
On 99's floor, one of the the first scientist (glasses)'s scripted sequence seems to be using a non-existent animation (may want to check the name of the sequence being used here)
The floor after 99's my game crashed with a error about volume being set to 2250
No autosaves beyond dr. orange's floor. I'd highly recommend putting an autosave on every map's stairs.
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 02:29:41 UTC
Post #326291
Just finished playing through it. One or two sections of some floors slow things down (possibly including mine, it's hard to judge when I made it), but overall, quite fun to see everyone's contributions!
My only two real problems I had are some parts of Malle's floor being unclear/annoying, and the fact I couldn't find Atom's last card (though that's probably my shortcoming ><), so I had to call on my friend noclip to progress those parts.
I'll go through it again and give a micro-review of each floor soon =)
My only two real problems I had are some parts of Malle's floor being unclear/annoying, and the fact I couldn't find Atom's last card (though that's probably my shortcoming ><), so I had to call on my friend noclip to progress those parts.
I'll go through it again and give a micro-review of each floor soon =)
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 02:35:18 UTC
Post #326292
The jumping tile puzzle in the riddlers room is too sensitive, especially considering there's a low doorway leading into itFor the record, this has actually been edited already, as Malle's original submission had the first tile even further away from the door...
Posted 9 years ago2015-07-12 03:04:35 UTC
Post #326293
Jotted down some notes while playing
Sorry, I didn't keep count of each floor, I hope you'll get what floor I mean in my notes
General:
Great idea, some maps need more player guidance, had to cheat some times
Hard to read names in the list of maps and each maker texture
First floor designed weird, I have to kill the Barney? Had to noclip
4th Floor very laggy with it's (very well done) detail textures
Going thru the big electricity field didn't kill you, seems like it should of
Did you submit your status report to the administrator today?
Pushing e twice would close the door, which I accidentally did
Why did you put a headcrab in a vent just to clip it so you can't go any further?
Didn't know what to do after getting the gluon gun, cheated
Couldn't find last of 4 key cards
Is the game supposted to be over after blowing up the helicopter?
Sorry, I didn't keep count of each floor, I hope you'll get what floor I mean in my notes
General:
Great idea, some maps need more player guidance, had to cheat some times
Hard to read names in the list of maps and each maker texture
First floor designed weird, I have to kill the Barney? Had to noclip
4th Floor very laggy with it's (very well done) detail textures
Going thru the big electricity field didn't kill you, seems like it should of
Did you submit your status report to the administrator today?
Pushing e twice would close the door, which I accidentally did
Why did you put a headcrab in a vent just to clip it so you can't go any further?
Didn't know what to do after getting the gluon gun, cheated
Couldn't find last of 4 key cards
Is the game supposted to be over after blowing up the helicopter?
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