Half-Life: Hostage Situation
Created 19 years ago2005-01-08 19:34:01 UTC by
Archie
Created 19 years ago2005-01-08 19:34:01 UTC by
Archie
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-05 17:57:25 UTC
Post #95288
i got it off your e-mail address on the Proboards forums
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-06 08:25:07 UTC
Post #95431
Yay.
Here's an update from Muzz.
I won't be able to map these days, because my videocard fan has passed away (RIP).
So, i got to wait for a new card. If everything goes well, i should have my new card this week.
I'll keep you informed.
Here's an update from Muzz.
I won't be able to map these days, because my videocard fan has passed away (RIP).
So, i got to wait for a new card. If everything goes well, i should have my new card this week.
I'll keep you informed.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-06 10:23:45 UTC
Post #95436
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-06 21:14:48 UTC
Post #95576
no, dont add habboi.... he gives out your email to random strangers like 96a2107
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-07 05:50:37 UTC
Post #95609
lol
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-07 16:16:54 UTC
Post #95715
what are we gonna do about chapter 2 now that mercenary has pissed off? whos gonna do it? muzzleflash, can u manage it or will i recruit?
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-08 06:57:31 UTC
Post #95814
Try to recruit first. If that doesn't work out, ill do it.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-08 12:37:22 UTC
Post #95869
k... hear that people? if your interested in making a city map for HL1, please post here
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-08 12:43:22 UTC
Post #95871
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-08 15:53:33 UTC
Post #95906
habboi?
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-09 09:35:11 UTC
Post #96018
hey guys, i got this awsome idea for chapter two but i dont know if it'll work... D'you think we could have an apache chase gordon through the tightly packed city? it'd look so damn good.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-10 06:28:48 UTC
Post #96122
Pretty tough, but possible...
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-10 11:23:39 UTC
Post #96140
yeah i tried a test of it and it just kept going through the walls...
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-10 12:05:34 UTC
Post #96159
Hmmm, i don't think we should do that. Becus its to early.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-10 12:20:33 UTC
Post #96162
yeah... and still dont have someone for chapter 2.. COME ON PEOPLE!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-10 13:26:28 UTC
Post #96167
The Hunter, it will go through walls cause it is told to fly anywhere!
Use paths!
Use paths!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-10 19:21:19 UTC
Post #96259
Just checking in. Thing are slow but steady on my end. I'm adding a begginning cliffy cavern area for the truck to drive through, so it's an actualy transition to underground, rather than "oh shit, i'm underground all of a sudden".
Cliff walls are not easy to make.
But I'm doing it, and it's looking decent. Question: What r_speeds should shoot for as a max?
Cliff walls are not easy to make.
But I'm doing it, and it's looking decent. Question: What r_speeds should shoot for as a max?
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-11 04:43:00 UTC
Post #96312
Sounds cool coldfeet.. As for the path up to overground, forget it, jest make a corner with a clip brush and a level change.. the path down will be at the end of chapter 2 instead of at the start of three.. Of course, you can still make a longer path down if you want - its your map, but just keep in mind that it shouldnt be able to see daylight...
R-speeds.. pfft.. i havent ever mapped for r-speeds standards so whateva...
And habboi, i did use paths, but when it banks to turn, the tail goes through a building...
R-speeds.. pfft.. i havent ever mapped for r-speeds standards so whateva...
And habboi, i did use paths, but when it banks to turn, the tail goes through a building...
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-11 14:19:48 UTC
Post #96358
Make buildings further apart then...
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-11 17:38:25 UTC
Post #96403
Well it's also nighttime when my map starts - moonlight just looks to cool. When I finish up the guard station in the corner and get a few more lights up, I'll send you another updated version of my map so you can see it and what I'm talking about. I think it looks good, and shouldn't be too hard to make a transition for.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-12 08:11:51 UTC
Post #96472
k..
STILL NEED A MAPPER FOR CHAPTER TWO!!!
STILL NEED A MAPPER FOR CHAPTER TWO!!!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-12 10:31:43 UTC
Post #96482
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-12 13:36:37 UTC
Post #96496
the latest version of the mod is in the hostage situation map vault.. muzzleflash and habboi and coldfeet, go get it
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-12 17:16:41 UTC
Post #96527
2 things:
1 - Hunter, can you post a copy of the newest ZHLT tools on the site? For some reason I can't ever connect to the site (always says "can't be found") and I want the newest build.
2 - Aimed mainly at MuzzleFlash because of his experience - can I add moving spotlights? I know I can do rotating, but can I make one move from a few locations, like from a guardtower for example?
1 - Hunter, can you post a copy of the newest ZHLT tools on the site? For some reason I can't ever connect to the site (always says "can't be found") and I want the newest build.
2 - Aimed mainly at MuzzleFlash because of his experience - can I add moving spotlights? I know I can do rotating, but can I make one move from a few locations, like from a guardtower for example?
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-12 18:51:56 UTC
Post #96535
i dont think i can host the compile tools.. arent these things ??
and gaurd tower sounds cool.. g'luck with that
and gaurd tower sounds cool.. g'luck with that
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-12 19:01:28 UTC
Post #96538
just do it for a few hours so i can get it, besides zombieloffe had it as his site, but i can't connect to that one either.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-13 10:47:17 UTC
Post #96601
I had a same problem and I just kept clicking it every so often until i eventually got on to it!
I even googled it and somehow managed to get it to connect!
and 'Hunter'
I can't make your chapter 2 because city maps are not my thing and i'm tired of making city maps ever since my brilliant looking one which turned into a disaster (pics in my journal)!!!
I never want to map a city map AGAIN!
I even googled it and somehow managed to get it to connect!
and 'Hunter'
I can't make your chapter 2 because city maps are not my thing and i'm tired of making city maps ever since my brilliant looking one which turned into a disaster (pics in my journal)!!!
I never want to map a city map AGAIN!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-13 18:54:39 UTC
Post #96667
:'( !!!
bums...
Still need a chapter 2-er...
And muzzleflash, can i get a running bsp from you soon? i really think i should see a beta soon since the plan is to release on the first of April..
bums...
Still need a chapter 2-er...
And muzzleflash, can i get a running bsp from you soon? i really think i should see a beta soon since the plan is to release on the first of April..
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-13 18:57:59 UTC
Post #96668
in fact, bollocks to April 1st.. Official ETA - May 1st
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-14 05:45:25 UTC
Post #96760
Ow man, goddamn videocard! Im sorry for the delay, guys. But ill will be mapping very soon!
As for the moving searchlights:
You cannot have the light itself to move, its simply not possible, but you can make the actual lightbeam movable. The lightfixture itself should be a func_door_rotating, so it actually swings, like a real searchlight.
As for a playable bsp, its still a bit early.
As for the moving searchlights:
You cannot have the light itself to move, its simply not possible, but you can make the actual lightbeam movable. The lightfixture itself should be a func_door_rotating, so it actually swings, like a real searchlight.
As for a playable bsp, its still a bit early.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-14 13:28:57 UTC
Post #96808
Shame well I will have some beta though won't I?
Or maybe you hate me now cause I have'nt helped you map 2nd chapter
Anyway it was nice knowing you!
Or maybe you hate me now cause I have'nt helped you map 2nd chapter
Anyway it was nice knowing you!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-14 16:20:37 UTC
Post #96828
yeah nice knowing you too...
pulls out 'ACME' flamethrower.
pulls out 'ACME' flamethrower.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-14 16:29:04 UTC
Post #96831
:/
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-14 17:38:29 UTC
Post #96862
Ah, thanks MuzzleFlash. Good luck on that video card - I have like 4 laying around, not that it helps you any : .
And Hunter, check you e-mail. I sent you an updated portion of my map with full vis ran on it. Took like 35 mins for that small chunk, goddamn.
And Hunter, check you e-mail. I sent you an updated portion of my map with full vis ran on it. Took like 35 mins for that small chunk, goddamn.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-14 19:06:59 UTC
Post #96882
I would gladly map for you, just tell me if ur instrested in me, want to see my work> Head over to Planethalflife.com/shortlife 
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-15 08:28:07 UTC
Post #96973
hey kevin, that map is stunning!
awsome work!
A few things,
o Texture alignment on the truck is all buggered.
o The gaurd tower's roof is reasonably detailed but the player will never see it.. reduce compile times by cutting it.
o im desperate to see behind that door! your use of lighting and architecture adds brilliant tension.
o You should make a seperate bit of tunnel for the journey and set it to a func_train like whats used in the opp4 intro.
o The lights are awsome.
o add some func illusionaries to make em even better.. maybe one from the gaurd tower..
And lord2k, your downloads page is unlinked. i cant see your work.
awsome work!
A few things,
o Texture alignment on the truck is all buggered.
o The gaurd tower's roof is reasonably detailed but the player will never see it.. reduce compile times by cutting it.
o im desperate to see behind that door! your use of lighting and architecture adds brilliant tension.
o You should make a seperate bit of tunnel for the journey and set it to a func_train like whats used in the opp4 intro.
o The lights are awsome.
o add some func illusionaries to make em even better.. maybe one from the gaurd tower..
And lord2k, your downloads page is unlinked. i cant see your work.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-15 14:16:24 UTC
Post #97028
Thanks Hunter. I can't wait to get more of my map done. A few notes:
-I have done no serious texture work yet - all will be fixed and looking more realistic. I've been expirementing with texture ratios and r_speeds - I don't want to cause anyone lag.
-That guard tower will be redone, and a way up to the top will eventually be added, and with the addition of a moving spotlight.
-That door will won't be enterable by the player, just a grunt is going to walk out of it, talk to the driver of the truck, and open a big door that will be on that back blank tunnel wall. The truck will then drive in and proceed down a lift further underground.
-Yeah, that's my plan! You are going to ride in the back of that truck through a few tunnels and down a lift or two, until you get to the main security checkpoint, which guards access into the shipping/recieving yard of the research facility. There, the player is going to have a few options of where to go, with a few ways I don't want to mention because I don't want to give anything away.
-Thanks about the lights. I've only used textlights, spotlights, and 1 light environment. No point based light entities yet - I'm going for realism and they haven't fit yet.
-I'll haev to check out that func_illusionary thing. Is that for adding the "halo" effect around lights? Yeah, I'll definately have to add a few of those.
-I have done no serious texture work yet - all will be fixed and looking more realistic. I've been expirementing with texture ratios and r_speeds - I don't want to cause anyone lag.
-That guard tower will be redone, and a way up to the top will eventually be added, and with the addition of a moving spotlight.
-That door will won't be enterable by the player, just a grunt is going to walk out of it, talk to the driver of the truck, and open a big door that will be on that back blank tunnel wall. The truck will then drive in and proceed down a lift further underground.
-Yeah, that's my plan! You are going to ride in the back of that truck through a few tunnels and down a lift or two, until you get to the main security checkpoint, which guards access into the shipping/recieving yard of the research facility. There, the player is going to have a few options of where to go, with a few ways I don't want to mention because I don't want to give anything away.
-Thanks about the lights. I've only used textlights, spotlights, and 1 light environment. No point based light entities yet - I'm going for realism and they haven't fit yet.
-I'll haev to check out that func_illusionary thing. Is that for adding the "halo" effect around lights? Yeah, I'll definately have to add a few of those.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-15 14:32:36 UTC
Post #97032
Func_illusion can also be walked through!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-15 14:36:21 UTC
Post #97034
yeah func_illusionary is what it used for the halo effect (i use it for that anyways) but it is more commonly used for light shafts.. like if its a dark room with a hole in the top, you make a brush of yellow, stream it down the sirection the light is going and make a a func illusionary on texture - 50 and it looks good..
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-15 15:51:18 UTC
Post #97089
<<< MY PART IS ON HIATUS >>>
dont worry, just till i finish my compo entry
dont worry, just till i finish my compo entry
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-15 17:02:36 UTC
Post #97139
2 days left, until my new card arrives. And then... MAPPUH! 
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-15 18:11:16 UTC
Post #97154
Hmm, I was thinking of participating in the next compo, but it seems like a really open ended contest. I don't know what I would do for it.
Just curious, why are there aliens and such in your map, Hunter? I'm not going to use any aliens, maybe a few caged up and looking like experiments at most.
What the hell is a Gargantua doing in your section anyway? Is there any logical reason for how he got there? I'm just curious.....
Just curious, why are there aliens and such in your map, Hunter? I'm not going to use any aliens, maybe a few caged up and looking like experiments at most.
What the hell is a Gargantua doing in your section anyway? Is there any logical reason for how he got there? I'm just curious.....
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-16 05:41:41 UTC
Post #97242
Lol, Coldfeet is right. WHY ARE THERE ALIENS IN YOUR MAP!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-16 08:33:44 UTC
Post #97275
lol, all is explained in chapter 6.. The G-man (taking on his more shadowy role as the 'bad guy') had released them into this world on purpose... okay thats rubbish... basically because i love that gargantua pit idea from sven co-op and i wanted it in a hl map.. so i made it... as for the second one, its gone.. it was just plain annoying.
In my second map, i wanted it to look like the grunts had been overpowered by the aliens and this is later explained by the fact that g-man is behind a locked door, just waiting for the entrance cinematic of chapter 6... did that make sense?
So coldfeet and muzz, how far did you get on the current version whic his on our site? remember that one of the crates inside the garg pit breaks to reveal a secret passage.
<<AS FOR CHAPTER 2>>
i dont think we're gonna get anybody this late in the game, so muzz, could you do it?
In my second map, i wanted it to look like the grunts had been overpowered by the aliens and this is later explained by the fact that g-man is behind a locked door, just waiting for the entrance cinematic of chapter 6... did that make sense?
So coldfeet and muzz, how far did you get on the current version whic his on our site? remember that one of the crates inside the garg pit breaks to reveal a secret passage.
<<AS FOR CHAPTER 2>>
i dont think we're gonna get anybody this late in the game, so muzz, could you do it?
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-16 08:50:33 UTC
Post #97278
sigh
Allright.
Allright.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-16 10:52:59 UTC
Post #97294
thanks man.. you da bomb
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-17 05:56:54 UTC
Post #97468
Bah! Still no new videocard. They did not have one at their disposal. Goddamnit!
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-17 09:46:51 UTC
Post #97486
yeah... when i was searching for a 1.8 GHz P4 chip, it took me at least a month... Stupid Intel only make a 1.4, a 1.7, a 2.4 and something else higher anymore.. they dont care about us on a medium range budget.
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-17 15:52:11 UTC
Post #97549
How goes the mod cause I read that your map is the only one with aliens
Posted 19 years ago2005-03-17 16:12:58 UTC
Post #97556
Sounds good boys!
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