Half-Life disk too scratched!
Created 20 years ago2004-07-28 19:38:06 UTC by
-ed-werd
Created 20 years ago2004-07-28 19:38:06 UTC by
-ed-werd
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 19:38:06 UTC
Post #46126
I'm a newbie to creating maps. But I made a simple room. It has no errors. But I can't test it because my half-life disk is too scratched! is there any way to test my map?
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 19:47:28 UTC
Post #46127
You don't need the HL cd to play HL. Only if you want to hear CD music.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 19:54:46 UTC
Post #46135
how do i test a map then? Am i supposed to export it as something and put it in a maps folder?
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 20:00:14 UTC
Post #46140
You should read some tutorials before making a map. Go through all of the begginers tutorials. In this order:
Setup Guide: (WorldCraft/Hammer)
All of the "In the beggining" tutorials.
Compiling Introduced
How do I run a HL map (.bsp file)
All of these tutorials can be found here!
Setup Guide: (WorldCraft/Hammer)
All of the "In the beggining" tutorials.
Compiling Introduced
How do I run a HL map (.bsp file)
All of these tutorials can be found here!
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 20:51:02 UTC
Post #46167
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 20:55:33 UTC
Post #46170
No, they are shutting them down permanenetly. They have been trying to phase them out ever since Steam was released.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 21:18:08 UTC
Post #46173
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 21:44:51 UTC
Post #46179
I have steam. but when i put my map into the maps folder it won't show up when i try to test it. ill just read more tutorials and see if they help.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 21:47:49 UTC
Post #46180
Have you compiled the map? You gotta compile it then run it from the console.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 21:53:38 UTC
Post #46182
Yeah i have. What is the cosole command if the map is called test?
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 21:59:17 UTC
Post #46183
Didn't you read the tutorials I recommended?
type in the console:
map test
It's pretty easy.
type in the console:
map test
It's pretty easy.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 22:11:40 UTC
Post #46186
Make sure it's in valvemaps or cstrikemaps. I know CS used to have a maps folder in just the Counter-Strike folder, that's not where they go.
If it still cant find the map, check for errors in Hammer (alt-P) and in the compile log.
If it still cant find the map, check for errors in Hammer (alt-P) and in the compile log.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 22:14:22 UTC
Post #46190
I did read some tutorials. but steam makes things more difficult because it doesn't detect my map even when i went " map test ". im really confused now.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-28 23:47:18 UTC
Post #46197
Did anyone consider that if his version of HL wasn't patched, then he might need it in to run HL??
Do you have the latest HL (non Steam) Patch installed?
Sorry, I can't remember the number but I think it is v46 HL 1.1.1.0
Do you have the latest HL (non Steam) Patch installed?
Sorry, I can't remember the number but I think it is v46 HL 1.1.1.0
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-29 00:35:23 UTC
Post #46214
Yes, version 1.1.1.0 is the most recent, and final WON Half-life build.
Before I patched my version of HL retail, I could still run custom maps, though, so I don't think that would be the problem.
Before I patched my version of HL retail, I could still run custom maps, though, so I don't think that would be the problem.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-29 02:02:49 UTC
Post #46231
As for maps not showing up in the list, deathmatch maps require the entity 'game_player_deathmatch', otherwise they're filtered out from the list. This is to prevent single-player maps from getting on the deathmatch list... 
Generally, testing goes easier from the console instead of having to start a LAN game each time.
Generally, testing goes easier from the console instead of having to start a LAN game each time.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-29 02:12:04 UTC
Post #46235
If it just says 'Cannot find map 'test" in the console, you might have had a compile error. Check for a file called test.log where you compiled the map and post the contents here, that can help us figure out the problem.
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-29 03:02:52 UTC
Post #46255
You also might've setup Hammer incorrectly. Take a look at your settings (post them here if nessecary).
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-29 09:30:27 UTC
Post #46335
Did anyone consider that if his version of HL wasn't patched, then he might need it in to run HL??thats exactly what i thought as soon as i saw that.
Ok, well next time you see something you know the answer to... answer it.
Posting that you thought you knew the answer is a bit pointless and I will delete comments like this in future (ed: Andy)
Posted 20 years ago2004-07-29 09:51:49 UTC
Post #46338
I have a problems compiling maps to steam's map folder. Compile the maps elsewhere and move them into the steam folder as the compiler doesn't recognise the @ in the email address and saves the bsp as email@address.com.bsp. So compile elsewhere then move to the maps folder.
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