Competition 35: Vanilla Half-Life
Created 6 years ago2018-08-13 10:28:15 UTC by
Penguinboy
Created 6 years ago2018-08-13 10:28:15 UTC by
Penguinboy
Posted 6 years ago2018-09-30 21:33:32 UTC
Post #340966
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-01 11:18:07 UTC
Post #340968
Awesome screenshots guys, Unfortunately I won't be able to participate in this competition, will there be more like it in the future? Thanks.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-01 13:58:58 UTC
Post #340969
There is a competition every few years or so, but often the theme is more specific and tends to focus on entity work and such. This one has a focus on making a singleplayer map so I jumped at the chance to get involved. Other times the maps are either multiplayer focused or simply design tests that you can walk around in, which are nice but I rarely bother with them. 
You can see the previous competitions here: https://twhl.info/competition
You can see the previous competitions here: https://twhl.info/competition
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-03 23:55:09 UTC
Post #340980
Could make that nice five-second room a little more observable but adding combat during on a slow moving door or requiring some additional path and a lever to unlock something. :/
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-04 13:28:24 UTC
Post #340984
It's actually not staying the way it is in that shot. The corridor is going to be blocked, but I wanted to show it off before I throw the blockade in there. The player will need to duck into the door on the left to bypass it. Then there will be a little puzzle to get the secure access door open.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-08 10:06:45 UTC
Post #341007
Nice to see some mapping action!
Those WIP screenshots make me wish original HL was this detailed... But I wouldn't be able to play it on AMD 5x86 then
PS: without question, all HLDM entries are going into the updated HLDM 20y anniversary megapack (if there aren't any objections
).
Those WIP screenshots make me wish original HL was this detailed... But I wouldn't be able to play it on AMD 5x86 then
PS: without question, all HLDM entries are going into the updated HLDM 20y anniversary megapack (if there aren't any objections
).
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-08 21:52:54 UTC
Post #341008
I don't believe that there will be any. The competition states that the entries will need to be singleplayer. They could likely be adapted though, should the authors wish. Hell, mine loops around on itself enough that it could be quite easy to update after the compo.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-13 16:14:33 UTC
Post #341031
I just started working on the final map of my entry, so I decided to post some more screenshots.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-14 00:15:17 UTC
Post #341032
@Dr. Orange
Oh my god I love it!!! Especially the 6th picture, that really feels like something from Half Life! My only complaints are the ceilings in pictures 1-3, 1st one could get a pass but all pics need the top ceiling to have a different texture, like a ceiling texture and the 2nd pic could use some geometry like supports or ventilation.
I love the progress everyone is making here and I hope I can catch up since I just finished the layout and gameplay spacing of my map and now need to get into the nitty gritty detailing.
Oh my god I love it!!! Especially the 6th picture, that really feels like something from Half Life! My only complaints are the ceilings in pictures 1-3, 1st one could get a pass but all pics need the top ceiling to have a different texture, like a ceiling texture and the 2nd pic could use some geometry like supports or ventilation.
I love the progress everyone is making here and I hope I can catch up since I just finished the layout and gameplay spacing of my map and now need to get into the nitty gritty detailing.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-14 14:27:18 UTC
Post #341038
Really feels like an OG HL map, big fan so far
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-16 02:41:23 UTC
Post #341045
Time to start adding some custom textures, because if you're not including Easter eggs or references to the things you like, why are you even mapping?
OK, so this isn't really an easter egg at all... I just really like the way the security monitors came out. 
So how's everybody doing? I need to think about wrapping my map up soon so that I can get it tested by somebody else and make sure it works and plays well.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-24 19:20:35 UTC
Post #341064
Mine fell completely by the wayside and there's no way I'd be able to finish it before the deadline, so I guess I'm out.
Everyone else's stuff is looking great so far, though!
Everyone else's stuff is looking great so far, though!
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-25 04:26:29 UTC
Post #341072
Does it have to play like a vanilla HL map?
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-25 06:15:18 UTC
Post #341073
No, the constraint is on the design and visuals only. You can have whatever gameplay you like, or no gameplay at all.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-25 07:22:10 UTC
Post #341074
JeffMOD said:Mine fell completely by the wayside and there's no way I'd be able to finish it before the deadline, so I guess I'm out.That's kind of what happened with mine as well, but I still think about sending it in, even though I only got like 2 areas half-way done currently. Still better than nothing, right?
And there's still time left, who knows maybe motivation hits me again, I'll definetely have a check though to see if I got textures aligned right and such before sending it in. And I still have to connect the two areas together.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-29 15:20:52 UTC
Post #341092
Time to start adding some custom textures, because if you're not including Easter eggs or references to the things you like, why are you even mapping?...OK fine.
Posted 6 years ago2018-10-30 02:49:39 UTC
Post #341093
Nice.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-04 19:44:24 UTC
Post #341187
Hellow! Been modding HL since forever! Know Hammer like the back of my hand (I was 12 when I started a million years ago XD).
Didnt do many maps for a while, started 2 weeks ago!
I decided to apply 2 basic rules of level design from Valve and From Software
Didnt do many maps for a while, started 2 weeks ago!
I decided to apply 2 basic rules of level design from Valve and From Software
- Light guides the player
- The player always moves up to achieve a sense of accomplishment
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-04 23:41:52 UTC
Post #341188
Hello there, Sirlion! Looks like the judges have a difficult job ahead of them with all these promising entries.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-05 01:34:14 UTC
Post #341190
Welcome!
Looks like the judges have a difficult job ahead of them with all these promising entries.Yeah, seriously. Loads of really great stuff in this thread.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-05 09:52:35 UTC
Post #341194
I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish my entry. Best case I'll only texture it and add some visuals without any gameplay.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-05 14:56:09 UTC
Post #341195
I doubt I'll be able to finish mine either because I know nothing about scripting.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-06 07:02:03 UTC
Post #341205
Best case I'll only texture it and add some visuals without any gameplay.
I doubt I'll be able to finish mine either because I know nothing about scripting.That's fine. They don't have to have any gameplay at all if you can't fit that in, just as long as we can walk around in it and have a look! We'll mostly be judging on how well they look and feel like somewhere that could have existed in Half-Life.
If you want you can even send them in unfinished, the more the merrier.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-13 22:45:02 UTC
Post #341239
Just handed mine in. Had a hard time taking a picture that doesn't reveal too much about its story elements; as they are everywhere. So, here's a dark image revealing very little:
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-16 14:20:07 UTC
Post #341254
Gonna have to blitz this over the weekend. Much to do... This is going to come out so bad, but I want to submit something at least.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-18 18:35:35 UTC
Post #341269
I think I got a prefab addiction...
Did someone say prefab?
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-19 05:50:32 UTC
Post #341273
I love what I'm seeing here! I hope to play your maps soon.
Unfortunately, due to setbacks with life in general, I wasn't able to finish my half life level for this contest. Hopefully I will in my own time since I had some cool ideas, but for the meantime, here's some screenshots:
Good luck in the contest! Happy Anniversary!
Unfortunately, due to setbacks with life in general, I wasn't able to finish my half life level for this contest. Hopefully I will in my own time since I had some cool ideas, but for the meantime, here's some screenshots:
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-19 08:59:51 UTC
Post #341274
Yeah, lots of stuff prevented me putting in as much time as I wanted. Gonna have to wrap up what I got tonight and get it submitted. No big finale as planned originally.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-19 13:07:35 UTC
Post #341275
Curious how will this be presented after the deadline? are you guys going to compile the levels into an easy to use package so we can play them all in a row? or at the very least an easy to install pack? that would be really cool, loving the screenshots here, you guys are doing good.
(sorry if this sounds like a silly questions, I'm new to this)
(sorry if this sounds like a silly questions, I'm new to this)
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-19 14:45:57 UTC
Post #341276
As per previous competitions, they will just list the maps with a mini review and link to the download for each.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-19 21:13:42 UTC
Post #341279
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-19 23:30:30 UTC
Post #341280
I realize the hour is late, but if anyone wants any last minute can-someone-get-out-of-this-map testing, I'm right here.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-19 23:47:30 UTC
Post #341281
Thanks for the assist Jessie. Very thorough playtest and made some pretty solid changes in the last 16 minutes of the compo. Entry posted to compo page. Might add the map vault later.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-21 12:56:59 UTC
Post #341290
Thanks for everyone's entries, they all look really promising. I swear we'll get this one judged a lot quicker than we usually do!
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-21 18:31:52 UTC
Post #341294
Just a question. Are we allowed to update and publish our entries publically before the judging period is over? Obviously not update the submitted entry, but still release an updated version on TWHL, or other sites?
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-21 23:48:35 UTC
Post #341296
So annoyed I didn't really have any time to work properly on an entry - downsides of being a busy bugger. Good luck to everyone who entered!
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-22 01:04:16 UTC
Post #341297
If you’re not mapping during thanksgiving, you’re wasting your time. Gotta rip that bandaid off, focus on science.
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-22 05:40:13 UTC
Post #341299
@Dr. Orange: Yes, it's your work so you can do whatever you like with it
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-22 14:38:06 UTC
Post #341300
What was the final count for entries by the by?
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-23 10:26:25 UTC
Post #341301
This is who we got entries from, if you thought you submitted an entry but you're not in this list please get in contact with us within the next few days:
- Dr. Orange
- DocRock
- Sirlion
- Moaby
- Rokin1
- UrbaNebula
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-23 13:54:58 UTC
Post #341302
Email me the winner, and I'll hook you up with some stuff.
youngmd at gmail . com
youngmd at gmail . com
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-23 14:04:24 UTC
Post #341303
What kinda stuff you gonna hook the winner up with exactly, Satch... Just curious given your medical background
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-24 04:42:37 UTC
Post #341305
I know I didn't enter, but can you let me win anyway so I get the oxy? I promise to share
Posted 6 years ago2018-11-25 15:06:15 UTC
Post #341320
Amazon gift cards!
Posted 6 years ago2018-12-09 21:16:58 UTC
Post #341409
Let me know when the judging process is complete and we have winners.
Posted 5 years ago2018-12-27 16:05:36 UTC
Post #341493
Congratulations winners! Great stuff indeed.
As promised, I'll be sending an electronic Amazon gift card to the top prize winner.
As promised, I'll be sending an electronic Amazon gift card to the top prize winner.
Posted 5 years ago2018-12-27 17:16:55 UTC
Post #341494
That's really nice of you, Leslie
Posted 5 years ago2018-12-27 20:40:10 UTC
Post #341495
I demand more themed single player competitions! This was a lot of fun and got me back in the mapping mood.
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