TWHL Pockets
Created 7 years ago2017-07-25 13:03:08 UTC by
monster_urby
Created 7 years ago2017-07-25 13:03:08 UTC by
monster_urby
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-01 17:17:46 UTC
Post #336644
Would love to participate if this month wasn't ridiculously busy with examinations!
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 07:07:18 UTC
Post #336655
Using a sub directory like that is fine. That's what I'm doing.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 11:31:50 UTC
Post #336660
Subdirectories for custom content is good.
But why are you merging all the custom textures into a single wad? It seems like unnecessary work - people can just embed their custom textures - that way you don't have to worry about renaming textures or merging wad files.
But why are you merging all the custom textures into a single wad? It seems like unnecessary work - people can just embed their custom textures - that way you don't have to worry about renaming textures or merging wad files.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 12:18:16 UTC
Post #336662
"just pockets_<username>.wad"Oh, so a name like "winwad.wad" is invalid?
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 12:31:26 UTC
Post #336664
But why are you merging all the custom textures into a single wad? It seems like unnecessary work - people can just embed their custom textures - that way you don't have to worry about renaming textures or merging wad files.As with TWHL Tower, I would need to compile the maps on my end in order to link up the level changes, so I would need the custom textures. I then merge them into one wad file to keep things tidy. I guess I could compile the maps with the textures embedded however, but I would still need the custom wads people are using.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 12:58:28 UTC
Post #336667
I didn't realize you were compiling all the maps. If everyone sets up and names the level change stuff correctly you shouldn't need to. 
edit: yeah that might be a big "if"
edit: yeah that might be a big "if"
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 14:15:27 UTC
Post #336669
@Urby, if my map is closed source how do you edit my bsp file?Do you really think Urby is gonna spend hours BSP editing your map just for 2 transitions that will likely fail?
Sending him the map source (RMF/JMF or whatever) is gpnna be way more efficient and faster.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 14:48:39 UTC
Post #336671
I've been meaning to check those out, so yes, I'll take a look.
And yeah, I think I'd prefer the RMF/JMF files so that I can make adjustments to the level changes / effects in the airlock as and when needed.
And yeah, I think I'd prefer the RMF/JMF files so that I can make adjustments to the level changes / effects in the airlock as and when needed.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 14:57:16 UTC
Post #336672
I guess I know what does he mean with "VHLT by Uncle Mike":
https://forums.svencoop.com/showthread.php/44536-Modified-version-of-VHLT-34
A screenshot I found on Reddit:
https://forums.svencoop.com/showthread.php/44536-Modified-version-of-VHLT-34
A screenshot I found on Reddit:
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 15:19:54 UTC
Post #336674
Yup, that's what I found too.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 17:17:15 UTC
Post #336676
I must admit that the screenshot is really impressive. I need to try these new compilers.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 19:35:25 UTC
Post #336677
It does say xash3d in the corner though... I don't know how it calculates lighting but I imagine direct lighting isn't baked.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 20:05:47 UTC
Post #336678
From the same thread:
There's still a reason to try it out:
"For example: changing lightmap resolutions will kill compatible."Does it mean that if you change the lightmap's resolution you'll not be able to launch your map in HL anymore?
There's still a reason to try it out:
"Also compiling time on 20% shorter now for x64."
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 20:08:21 UTC
Post #336679
Doesn't work for me, map is full bright as if it leaked. Compiling with Sledge.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-02 20:32:21 UTC
Post #336680
Worked for me. Don't see any obvious improvements though.
"Quality also depends from lightmap resolution, but for GoldSrc users it's not available."Dammit.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-03 00:16:39 UTC
Post #336683
I guess the thing you call a "texture hole" is actually called "missing face".
I encountered this problem multiple times while creating terrain, but that mostly was my own fault.
I encountered this problem multiple times while creating terrain, but that mostly was my own fault.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-03 06:41:37 UTC
Post #336687
Yeah, that's a missing face. At least I know what you're talking about now. 
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-03 07:22:58 UTC
Post #336688
Well, there's a point to use the UMVHLT then. Automatic missing face fixing sounds good. I hope 20% faster compilation is also true. Maybe we really should use it.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-03 09:06:06 UTC
Post #336691
@SSB
Well, it's up to Urby whether we are going to use vhlt or umvhlt.
Well, it's up to Urby whether we are going to use vhlt or umvhlt.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-03 10:48:28 UTC
Post #336693
I don't see anything in the description that says it fixes missing faces.
@SSB
It's great that tiny missing face is fixed. Now you should fix your texturing.
@SSB
It's great that tiny missing face is fixed. Now you should fix your texturing.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-05 23:49:31 UTC
Post #336741
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 13:40:21 UTC
Post #336742
Looking good
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 14:41:17 UTC
Post #336743
It appears that you can avoid z-fighting between a world brush and a detail brush embedded into it by setting the detail level of the dbrush to 0:
Something I didn't know until now.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 15:24:10 UTC
Post #336745
It's overlapping textures from what the editor looks like. No need for that page at all.
You know, it's easy to fix, just resize the centre brush to fit in the outer edge.
You know, it's easy to fix, just resize the centre brush to fit in the outer edge.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 16:39:18 UTC
Post #336746
It's not always easy to fix, and if it's true, it could save wpolys quite often.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 18:04:06 UTC
Post #336747
Yep, embedding one brush into another can save you a lot of time. Plus you can use it to place custom decals, I think.
EDIT:
The links SSB are pretty useful though, especially the last one. I wonder if 'zhlt_coplanarpriority' works on other entities too, not just func_detail. It should.
EDIT:
The links SSB are pretty useful though, especially the last one. I wonder if 'zhlt_coplanarpriority' works on other entities too, not just func_detail. It should.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 19:22:29 UTC
Post #336749
@SSB
We misunderstood eachother once again. I found out that func_detail with "Detail level" set to 0 won't cause z-fighting (that weird effect when two faces overlap) with world brushes.
We misunderstood eachother once again. I found out that func_detail with "Detail level" set to 0 won't cause z-fighting (that weird effect when two faces overlap) with world brushes.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 20:55:46 UTC
Post #336750
Hey, you're right! That's a cool trick! Saves carving up the wall or adding clip brushes around signs.
I wonder if there is any negative impact... I can't imagine so.
I wonder if there is any negative impact... I can't imagine so.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 21:27:54 UTC
Post #336753
Hey, you're right! That's a cool trick! Saves carving up the wall or adding clip brushes around signs.I remember optimizing my last completed gs map using this technique. You can take it a bit further and basically use the same concept as in source, when dipping the func_details into a pit of world brushes to optimize your map; i thought everyone was doing this already...
I wonder if there is any negative impact... I can't imagine so.
Anyway, when you're dipping into water, the func_detail disappears if it overlaps a world brush, leaving you with an invisible brush as if textured with bevel. Or at least that's what i remember, it has been a while
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 21:30:50 UTC
Post #336754
Oh boy, we need to stop; no more tips and tricks... They're gonna iterate the core for the 500th freakin time.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 21:48:30 UTC
Post #336755
Oh boy, we need to stop; no more tips and tricks... They're gonna iterate the core for the 500th freakin time.The Core delayed for 4 years.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-06 22:41:55 UTC
Post #336756
You forgot a 0 there. /s
It's gonna be 2057 while men colonize Mars and we have flying cars, we still won't have The Core; or even AM for that matter.
It's gonna be 2057 while men colonize Mars and we have flying cars, we still won't have The Core; or even AM for that matter.
for( every year passed )
{
self.iterateCode( );
team.delay( 10000 );
Makepost( "%s has been delayed by %d %s. Sorry, doing reiterating of the source code.", mod.name, delayed.amount, delayed.dayormonthoryearsorforever );
}
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 02:35:20 UTC
Post #336758
Only if I could catch a word of what you're saying.
Perhaps you misunderstand what additive is? It doesn't "throw" light.
Can you provide us a picture of the failed attempt in-game?
Perhaps you misunderstand what additive is? It doesn't "throw" light.
Can you provide us a picture of the failed attempt in-game?
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 05:18:57 UTC
Post #336760
I'm worried that the theme I have in mind for my map will be a little too similar to my last one. I might start typecasting myself.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 17:17:59 UTC
Post #336775
Progress. Been using that func_detail trick a lot 
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 17:44:21 UTC
Post #336778
Urby:
Anyway, I'm pretty much done with my map now. Might polish it up a little more, but other than that, I'm happy with where it is. Should I submit it by sending a PM with a Dropbox link to the map source and WAD?
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 18:44:04 UTC
Post #336787
Dropbox is fine...
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 22:06:33 UTC
Post #336788
@Urby
I think it works not only with func_detail. Did you try the "zhlt_coplanarpriority" value?
EDIT: Nevermind. It seems to be working with func_detail only.
I think it works not only with func_detail. Did you try the "zhlt_coplanarpriority" value?
EDIT: Nevermind. It seems to be working with func_detail only.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 22:43:24 UTC
Post #336795
Mediafire master-race.
Anyways, it doesn't really matter what you host it on as long as it isn't region-specific or makes you go through several pages to get to the download, so the uploader can make a few cents from the ads.
Dropbox is also good. Not Mega.nz though.
Anyways, it doesn't really matter what you host it on as long as it isn't region-specific or makes you go through several pages to get to the download, so the uploader can make a few cents from the ads.
Dropbox is also good. Not Mega.nz though.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-07 22:48:44 UTC
Post #336796
SSB, actually I added an extra brush inside of the lamp that emits light. Thats the magic.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-08 01:25:11 UTC
Post #336801
???... Are you implying Dropbox is an illegal file sharing site? Because Dropbox is not responsible for what their users upload. That's with the copyright holders.
I have a feeling you did something on Dropbox that would get you banned that you aren't mentioning.
I'm just saying, Mega.NZ is not recommended. Neither are uploading sites that give money out from ad revenue.
That won't affect your decision. I'm just pointing something out. You seem to be misunderstanding, Dropbox works just fine for me IMO.
Now can we please get back on topic?
I have a feeling you did something on Dropbox that would get you banned that you aren't mentioning.
I'm just saying, Mega.NZ is not recommended. Neither are uploading sites that give money out from ad revenue.
That won't affect your decision. I'm just pointing something out. You seem to be misunderstanding, Dropbox works just fine for me IMO.
Now can we please get back on topic?
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-08 07:35:10 UTC
Post #336805
What about Mediafire?
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-09 02:21:51 UTC
Post #336814
More progress
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-11 21:49:54 UTC
Post #336855
Dropbox doesn't have a file size limit, I have SMJ backups on there as well as the music source files.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-12 00:51:21 UTC
Post #336856
Storage limit is a different story (Unless you have the cash for Dropbox Pro) but between the basic amount and the additional stuff they give you for referrals and whatnot it's pretty generous.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-12 14:04:43 UTC
Post #336860
A group of friends and I have managed to get our Dropbox to about 30 or so odd GB of space.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-12 16:18:10 UTC
Post #336861
What's with the storage space greed? I have 5.2 gb and I've only used 26% of it.
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-12 17:34:22 UTC
Post #336864
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-13 19:27:06 UTC
Post #336873
I plan on using the stock Track 10, file name Half-Life02.mp3
Posted 7 years ago2017-08-13 19:56:23 UTC
Post #336874
Done a little bit more this weekend, but I'm still only on the basement. This is the last area before the player advances up to the next floor however.
One thing I wasn't sure about. Is there a way to prevent these sprites clipping into the brushwork like that? I know I can use the 'glow' option, but that doesn't look right at all from a distance.
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