I decided to make a tread that will track the mod's progress. Any questions, suggestions, or comments can be made here.
Current official page: http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Colony_42
Colony 42
Created 15 years ago2009-01-28 12:15:54 UTC by
Notewell
Created 15 years ago2009-01-28 12:15:54 UTC by
Notewell
Posted 15 years ago2009-01-28 12:15:54 UTC
Post #262073
Posted 15 years ago2009-01-28 14:25:12 UTC
Post #262080
looks like you're well on track. (:
why are the images tiny, though?
why are the images tiny, though?
Posted 15 years ago2009-01-28 14:42:35 UTC
Post #262081
Well... I had them HL screenshot sized, but they filled up the page a bit too much, so I resized them. I may add 1 or 2 hundred pixels to them later, but right now I think I kinda spammed the recent changes page with all my errors... 
When it comes to wiki stuff, I'm still kinda n00bish...
When it comes to wiki stuff, I'm still kinda n00bish...
Posted 15 years ago2009-01-28 14:49:38 UTC
Post #262082
make the thumbnails link to larger images?
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-09 19:01:20 UTC
Post #262084
Small media post for those who haven't seen the page on the Valve Developer Comunity. Others may follow.
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-09 19:31:21 UTC
Post #264011
Theres a lot of nice details furniture wise but the rooms are lacking. Round off some of the corners (such as in pics 2 and 3), add height to the rooms / walls (using more than one wall texture looks good) so that there is more variety and pay some attention to the ceilings. Lights are good but play around with grating, pipes, vents and other small details to create a sense of place.
Also, keep up the great work.
Also, keep up the great work.
Posted 15 years ago2009-03-23 21:02:18 UTC
Post #264012
I have tried to make as many corners as possible rounded or 'shaved' as you see in pic 1, but thanks for the advice. I am working on detailing the maps that are currently in development, and I will consider pipes if I get into a more industrial/destroyed section of the station.
Major update: Just finished another map and updated the wiki page. New media:
This is either a security room, a computer terminal, or both. When I made it I had the idea of a darkened room illuminated only by the screens. Let's just say it evolved.
Cafeteria, not much to say unless you have a question.
This beauty of a Deagle hack was made by World Crafter. I love this model and the sounds It uses.
That's all for now.
Also, keep up the great workWhy thank you!
Major update: Just finished another map and updated the wiki page. New media:
That's all for now.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-30 09:12:36 UTC
Post #267662
Bump
I just made a desert eagle world model, so players will no longer have to pick up a 357 and use a deagle. Also, I just started mapping, I got bored for a bit there, so the mod will (hopefully) see some great progress soon.
I just made a desert eagle world model, so players will no longer have to pick up a 357 and use a deagle. Also, I just started mapping, I got bored for a bit there, so the mod will (hopefully) see some great progress soon.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-31 17:23:29 UTC
Post #267705
I've just noticed something in those pics from March that I can't believe I didn't see before.
The lighting is damn bland. Variety is the spice of life my friend. A few different shades and colours will go a long way. Use 2 entirely different colours in some rooms or hallways so that you get a 3rd colour from the mixture. Valve did this surprisingly often in HL1, especially in Questionable Ethics.
The lighting is damn bland. Variety is the spice of life my friend. A few different shades and colours will go a long way. Use 2 entirely different colours in some rooms or hallways so that you get a 3rd colour from the mixture. Valve did this surprisingly often in HL1, especially in Questionable Ethics.
Posted 14 years ago2009-05-31 17:55:12 UTC
Post #267707
I realize that there's only one colour of lighting, and that it helps, but I guess my excuse is that most real places use bland lighting... Don't worry, the final chapter of two will not have much white light, it will be colours of many varieties. I hope.
Posted 14 years ago2009-06-04 18:47:57 UTC
Post #267955
Honestly, that's a horrible excuse, and it's the same excuse everybody uses. Go into any chapter of Office Complex, noclip, and look down on the entire map from above. It's psychodelic. And it explains why you never got visually bored with Half-Life, because Valve CONSTANTLY changed the lighting scheme throughout a map. Even games today get stuck in this bland monochromatic color-coding of certain areas. Don't let it hold you back.
Posted 14 years ago2009-06-04 19:05:56 UTC
Post #267956
I will use coloured lighting where it makes sense, don't worry.
Posted 14 years ago2009-06-04 21:23:00 UTC
Post #267957
Speaking of which srry. Hows about that damned lighting test map you were working on!? :rly:
Posted 14 years ago2009-06-04 22:30:46 UTC
Post #267959
I might start working on it with my old school computer, once I get it up and running. The laptop I was developing it on just ceased to function altogether.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 10:47:21 UTC
Post #269287
EDIT: I just hit a snag that may be fatal.
It seems that the first map, s0a0, will no longer compile properly.
Every time I try, it crashes HL when I go to test it. I can't exactly rename it, because two other maps reference it in landmarks.
As soon as my internet stops being difficult, I'll upload the source files with a cut-down version of the wadfile. I think I may have to reboot my internet before that happens, though.
It seems that the first map, s0a0, will no longer compile properly.
Every time I try, it crashes HL when I go to test it. I can't exactly rename it, because two other maps reference it in landmarks.
As soon as my internet stops being difficult, I'll upload the source files with a cut-down version of the wadfile. I think I may have to reboot my internet before that happens, though.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 10:55:47 UTC
Post #271107
did you try loading one of the other maps and activating then level change from there?
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 10:58:39 UTC
Post #271108
I tried the one before it, yes.
Although, it loads using a map command, so I may want to try the one AFTER it.
EDIT: no, same as before, crash to desktop.
Although, it loads using a map command, so I may want to try the one AFTER it.
EDIT: no, same as before, crash to desktop.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 10:59:14 UTC
Post #271109
I have 4-5 weeks completely free, any help needed?! =]
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 11:01:56 UTC
Post #271110
Lol, so do I.
If you can see if it works on your end, that should be help enough.
Let me see if it'll upload to TWHL now.
If you can see if it works on your end, that should be help enough.
Let me see if it'll upload to TWHL now.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 11:03:07 UTC
Post #271111
is it giving you a apecific error? or just crashing?
It could be a bad landmark name / location
It could be a bad landmark name / location
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 11:12:57 UTC
Post #271112
No, no errors. Just crashes to desktop when the map starts loading.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 11:25:07 UTC
Post #271113
I will reinstall Spirit of Half-Life again then.
What version of Spirit should I install. 0.o Long time since I checked the latest version and it seems the website is down or broken.
What version of Spirit should I install. 0.o Long time since I checked the latest version and it seems the website is down or broken.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 11:45:15 UTC
Post #271114
http://www.goannasvencoop.com/sphinx/FTP/mods/spirit_of_half-life/
1.5a4 is the latest stable official build.
It's also what I'm using.
EDIT: My internet may still suck, but the old backup version I had on my memory stick is a life saver!
Now I just have to make sure it won't happen again.
1.5a4 is the latest stable official build.
It's also what I'm using.
EDIT: My internet may still suck, but the old backup version I had on my memory stick is a life saver!
Now I just have to make sure it won't happen again.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 15:41:55 UTC
Post #271140
I have just noticed Gordon has a pony tail??
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-29 17:30:41 UTC
Post #271147
He's a jedi.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-30 19:24:21 UTC
Post #271158
EDIT: TWHL EXCLUSIVE! Did someone say SNES port?
Original Post:
No, he just has a pony-tail. The LD DM model does too.
And I'm just recycling that model. That's not Gordon Freeman, that's Charlie Blanks.
No, he just has a pony-tail. The LD DM model does too.
And I'm just recycling that model. That's not Gordon Freeman, that's Charlie Blanks.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 02:24:35 UTC
Post #271236
Yeah right. He's on WPP.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 14:15:21 UTC
Post #271280
Colony 42 Texture Contest!
Make a sign texture for a small shop, and it could be put in-game.
Texture must be divisible by 16, and usable in HL1. Just post the image in this thread if you're interested. The author/s of the winning two entries will be credited in the readme.
Make a sign texture for a small shop, and it could be put in-game.
Texture must be divisible by 16, and usable in HL1. Just post the image in this thread if you're interested. The author/s of the winning two entries will be credited in the readme.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 14:23:48 UTC
Post #271281
removed the company names and such from it
It's 256 x 192.
Should scale down nicely to .25
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 14:29:39 UTC
Post #271283
Well, I doubt that a high-tech space station would have Asbestos in it, but thanks.
This contest will be open until sometime tommorrow, because I want to compile.
Tetsu0, I may have a use for that in my next mod. I'm just gonna put that somewhere will I can find it later, with a readme. Sound good?
This contest will be open until sometime tommorrow, because I want to compile.
Tetsu0, I may have a use for that in my next mod. I'm just gonna put that somewhere will I can find it later, with a readme. Sound good?
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 15:48:07 UTC
Post #271286
Sounds good to me.
I just didnt really know you wanted it for a space-station.. you said shop
specifics help, you know haha.
I just didnt really know you wanted it for a space-station.. you said shop
specifics help, you know haha.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 15:50:55 UTC
Post #271288
I guess I thought everyone would know it's on a space station.
I'm thinking something like a game store or some such.
I'm thinking something like a game store or some such.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 16:36:30 UTC
Post #271289
Why not advertise a friends website and have a store sign all in one?
wink wink
Its 256px by 64px. Perfect for HL. 
wink wink
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 17:10:41 UTC
Post #271291
I like it.
So, you're going to sell games as well as make them?
So, you're going to sell games as well as make them?
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 18:00:47 UTC
Post #271294
Eh?
DPGames is a mod team. Nothing more. Just thought it may as well be a store too.
DPGames is a mod team. Nothing more. Just thought it may as well be a store too.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 18:34:02 UTC
Post #271296
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 19:22:38 UTC
Post #271298
Funny, but I don't know where I could use it.
Eh?Oh, I thought you were planning to actually make retail games some day. Silly me.
DPGames is a mod team. Nothing more. Just thought it may as well be a store too.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 19:27:29 UTC
Post #271299
Makes me want to turn it off. It's like the classic big red button that says DO NOT PRESS.
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 19:39:06 UTC
Post #271300
and then you get manhack swarms!
Posted 14 years ago2009-07-31 21:02:38 UTC
Post #271301
DO NOT PRESS AVATAR >
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 02:15:45 UTC
Post #271306
ok, i wont.
woho!
woho!
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 06:49:05 UTC
Post #271307
Every Texture I uploaded and posted here is jpeg and divisible by 16
One Sign, 4 colors to choose from !
512x512 each.
EDIT:
I also made a danger-caution animated sign.
Preview :
JPEG Files ready to be put in a wad for animation ( when applying the animated texture you will apply the first +0dangercaution.jpeg)
[EDIT2] Hehe, it seems I'm bored !
[EDIT3] Whoa
One Sign, 4 colors to choose from !
512x512 each.
I also made a danger-caution animated sign.
Preview :
[EDIT2] Hehe, it seems I'm bored !
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 09:06:46 UTC
Post #271311
Don't you think some of that text is kind of small considering these are going to end up on little signs? Shrinking a 512x512 image onto a 48x48 brush face is usually not the best idea.
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 09:32:00 UTC
Post #271314
yea, thats going to use up alot of texture space.. then again it is up a bit from 4mb's to 32mbs or something with the new tools
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 09:42:14 UTC
Post #271316
I've never run out of texture space before. 
EDIT: srry, you'd be suprised how readable things can be at the right angle. Colony 42 has tons of readable paper notes and letters.
EDIT: srry, you'd be suprised how readable things can be at the right angle. Colony 42 has tons of readable paper notes and letters.
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 11:52:30 UTC
Post #271320
and then you get manhack swarms!I just had flashbacks to "The Citizen"
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 12:11:53 UTC
Post #271321
Oh common', you're talking about texture space usage now ? What are you still using floppy disks ?
And how readable is sign doesn't really matter. Maybe if you like starring at signs in a game yes but I doubt that. And anyway, most of the halflife.wad signs are poor quality anyway.
Oh, and I think jeffmod knows how to shrink an image from 512x512 to 256x256 or smaller :P.
And how readable is sign doesn't really matter. Maybe if you like starring at signs in a game yes but I doubt that. And anyway, most of the halflife.wad signs are poor quality anyway.
Oh, and I think jeffmod knows how to shrink an image from 512x512 to 256x256 or smaller :P.
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 16:14:28 UTC
Post #271339
Yeah, MS Picture manager is a good way to do so, and it comes with Windows!
EDIT: End of contest! The winner of the store sign is Urby, with DPG! Other entrants, your submissions may be used in another area of Colony 42, or in my next mod, with credit, of course! Thank you for your time.
EDIT: End of contest! The winner of the store sign is Urby, with DPG! Other entrants, your submissions may be used in another area of Colony 42, or in my next mod, with credit, of course! Thank you for your time.
Posted 14 years ago2009-08-01 16:31:47 UTC
Post #271340
Yes! You never know when you need an alarm system.
Posted 14 years ago2009-09-27 15:49:43 UTC
Post #273514
bump
Sorry, no news. I've actually lost interest for a bit, and am reading some fanfictions and playing other mods in the time being.
I will finish it. Eventually.
EDIT: Back on track, just finished a map. 1 chapter to go until the twist.
Sorry, no news. I've actually lost interest for a bit, and am reading some fanfictions and playing other mods in the time being.
I will finish it. Eventually.
EDIT: Back on track, just finished a map. 1 chapter to go until the twist.
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