TWHL Tower
Created 9 years ago2015-02-07 21:24:31 UTC by
monster_urby
Created 9 years ago2015-02-07 21:24:31 UTC by
monster_urby
Posted 9 years ago2015-10-29 12:44:20 UTC
Post #327354
Sure thing, I'll take a look.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-05 00:58:38 UTC
Post #328076
So, this project is nearly a year old now huh? Just kinda powering through to get this done now. Allow me to present the:
3rd of January, 2016 update post
I'll continue edit this post as I work on this, feel free to post below
Roof
UPDATE!
MODDB Page is now active! Follow to show your support (assuming you have an account...
Looking to get this released to the Map Vault, MODDB and Run Think Shoot Live before the weekend to get it out of my life!
Bye bye linky. You guys can play it again when it comes out officially.
3rd of January, 2016 update post
I'll continue edit this post as I work on this, feel free to post below
Roof
- Balance has shifted. Removed some grunts as this was nearly impossible on Hard, even when knowing the exact enemy placement
- Explosives access. Helicopter now requires a small backtrack to destroy.
- Began work on credit roll.
- Intro sequence with Urby, recorded, scripted and complete
- Increased quality of index board texture considerably
- Added Arrow sprite over keys as some could be easily missed.
- Edited buckets to prevent up-fuckery during compile.
- Autosaves added to each floor.
- Several textures quality increased.
- Added background image to menu.
- Added background track to menu.
- Added credits to titles.txt.
UPDATE!
MODDB Page is now active! Follow to show your support (assuming you have an account...
Looking to get this released to the Map Vault, MODDB and Run Think Shoot Live before the weekend to get it out of my life!
Bye bye linky. You guys can play it again when it comes out officially.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-05 05:48:08 UTC
Post #328090
I guess I'll come remind myself of the weird shit everyone did ^^
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-05 10:53:12 UTC
Post #328091
I wouldnt mind getting my door fixed (apparently it opens if you just 'use' it haha which wasnt intended...) but maybe I can live with it being a feature...
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-05 11:11:46 UTC
Post #328092
Oh, haha. I'll fix that before the FINAL release.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-05 11:21:32 UTC
Post #328093
I didn't destroy the helicopter before I finished the level. Is that intentional?
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-05 11:51:16 UTC
Post #328094
Yeah, you can just leave if you like. The idea was for the portal to appear after the chopper goes down. However, the apache is a lying bastard when it comes to triggers.
This way, the player can still get out if they really suck with rockets.
This way, the player can still get out if they really suck with rockets.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-05 17:47:52 UTC
Post #328096
Haha, my readme is still in the mod folder, and it's the only one there. Probably not intentional.
I like all the changes I noticed, in particular on Malle's floor - the crushy ceiling bit is actually doable now without having to do a bunch of trial and error, for instance.
The only issue I have is that Urby says he'll meet you on the roof, and then never shows up.
I like all the changes I noticed, in particular on Malle's floor - the crushy ceiling bit is actually doable now without having to do a bunch of trial and error, for instance.
The only issue I have is that Urby says he'll meet you on the roof, and then never shows up.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 00:03:03 UTC
Post #328097
He always does that.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 00:45:12 UTC
Post #328098
Audio has been rerecorded for the final release so that Urby isn't a liar. Thanks for the feedback guys.
I've set the release day for the 8th (Friday) on ModDB, but been in touch with Phillip at Run Think Shoot Live and offered him access a little earlier, simply because I'm getting more and more involved with his site at the moment, what with The Core and all that.
If he does a playthrough, I'll be sure to include it here so we can all see how he handles our maps.
Mu guess is not well.
I've set the release day for the 8th (Friday) on ModDB, but been in touch with Phillip at Run Think Shoot Live and offered him access a little earlier, simply because I'm getting more and more involved with his site at the moment, what with The Core and all that.
If he does a playthrough, I'll be sure to include it here so we can all see how he handles our maps.
Mu guess is not well.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 01:20:16 UTC
Post #328099
Thinking further on it, I wish there was a way to make the guy in my map a bit more agressive when it comes to his melee attacks. Despite obviously being a highly-trained combatant (okay, maybe not, since he doesn't count rounds :P) he spends most of his time running away rather than kicking and punching you.
But, alas, we can't fix that without code, so it'll have to stay.
But, alas, we can't fix that without code, so it'll have to stay.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 01:49:06 UTC
Post #328100
your setting him as a hgrunt? Pretty sure he'll only try melee if you set him as a zombie, but he will bleed green
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 02:46:01 UTC
Post #328101
rip link
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 03:17:29 UTC
Post #328102
- on the roof, it is possible to get on top of the buildings using the stack of green armory crates. From there it's possible to get the rpg without blowing the door or jump out of the level
- I noticed you added small helpful arrows to most of the pickups in the tower, but not to the keycards in lobby, tjb's and muzzleflash's floors. Think it's needed there? (I'm thinking consistency)
- it's still possible to get stuck on jeffmods wooden cutout in the back room. Instead of getting stuck on the wedge you can jump over it and get stuck behind the cutout
- jeffmod's assassin can still follow you thru the stairs and into the next floor. It's pretty hilarious
- the first scientist in status reporting floor might have a missing or wrongly named action animation. check its scripted sequences
- malle's floor still has some volume or startsound thing set to 2550 (should be 255)
- I thought it's pretty clever whoever used jessie's gauss to jump over all the secruity checkpoints, and it helps alot on muzzleflash's floor. Thats all in the past now, obviously.
- I've seen maps with triggers using a dying apache and they work. Maybe sprirt has bugged it?
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 09:31:56 UTC
Post #328103
Thanks! I can work on these tonight.
I noticed you added small helpful arrows to most of the pickups in the tower, but not to the keycards in lobby, tjb's and muzzleflash's floors.I can add these, except the lobby which was the first map to get an arrow...
jeffmod's assassin can still follow you thru the stairs and into the next floor. It's pretty hilariousD'oh! I stopped him opening the door but never actually clipped him from leaving the office! Thanks
- the first scientist in status reporting floor might have a missing or wrongly named action animation. check its scripted sequencesI think this is intentional?
- malle's floor still has some volume or startsound thing set to 2550 (should be 255)Trawled through the entities in the map but had no luck with this one. I'll take another look to see if I can crack it before v1.1 goes online.
although I really like how you made the entire floor more user-friendly
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 14:33:53 UTC
Post #328108
Played through this again yesterday. Still great stuff, and nicely packed up now. I like the new view model skins. I also never realised TWHL needed it's own special forces until now... something to think about.
If it's not too much trouble can I get you to do two things to my map, Urby? Clip off the space under the office desk, and copy another turret into the secret room? JeffMOD found out you could exploit these earlier and trap yourself in my floor!
If it's not too much trouble can I get you to do two things to my map, Urby? Clip off the space under the office desk, and copy another turret into the secret room? JeffMOD found out you could exploit these earlier and trap yourself in my floor!
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 14:50:08 UTC
Post #328110
Sure thing. I'll add it to my list of fixes for tonight.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 16:58:30 UTC
Post #328113
Really minor, but could you re-apply Fit on this monitor texture:
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... as well as these 'off' indicator textures:
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Tnx.
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... as well as these 'off' indicator textures:
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Tnx.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 17:11:28 UTC
Post #328114
How bizarre... I'll take a look.
Also, the MODDB page has had a stir of activity over the first day. 34 watchers, a bunch of comments and even got one from one of the ModDB staff.
Also, the MODDB page has had a stir of activity over the first day. 34 watchers, a bunch of comments and even got one from one of the ModDB staff.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-06 22:57:43 UTC
Post #328117
the first scientist in status reporting floor might have a missing or wrongly named action animation. check its scripted sequencesMore or less, I think I put an animation in there but probably had a typo, therefore it doesnt work. You can leave it though, I think the animation was just as silly.
I think this is intentional?
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- malle's floor still has some volume or startsound thing set to 2550 (should be 255)
yeah this actually crashes my game, I had to use to console to go to next levels
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-07 12:19:01 UTC
Post #328119
Malle's map has been fixed now. I found the culprit.
Phillip from Run Think Shoot Live streamed tower! Go watch!
Phillip from Run Think Shoot Live streamed tower! Go watch!
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-07 17:43:45 UTC
Post #328129
After watching the Twitch, i think my map's broken a bit. The agrunt is supposed to run out of the room, knocking over a filing cabinet and exposing a pistol. Ideally the map won't end until he's killed.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-07 23:36:58 UTC
Post #328135
I kinda face-palmed a little when Phillip totally failed to notice the big red button under the desk that would open up the hidden door on JeffMOD's floor even though he did manage to press it, thinking it was the computer that he 'use-keyed'. xD.
I'd like to see a play through of this from Unq as well, just to see it from his perspective. Provided that he's not going to watch Phillip's play through though, or else it would be spoiled for him.
I'd like to see a play through of this from Unq as well, just to see it from his perspective. Provided that he's not going to watch Phillip's play through though, or else it would be spoiled for him.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-08 00:59:16 UTC
Post #328139
From planetphillip's download, malle's map is now WON-friendly.
I will upload a playthru video eventually, but since I already played it yesterday it will be kinda fast (unlike phillip's blind playthru). I also noticed he has HD models on by default, causing some visual inconsistencies (like how when he shoots the mp5 it sounds like the m4)
Wish I was there for his stream too
I will upload a playthru video eventually, but since I already played it yesterday it will be kinda fast (unlike phillip's blind playthru). I also noticed he has HD models on by default, causing some visual inconsistencies (like how when he shoots the mp5 it sounds like the m4)
Wish I was there for his stream too
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-08 02:34:55 UTC
Post #328143
Well now that I read that I know about the BIG RED BUTTON. No, I didn't see Phillip's stream and I haven't played it yet. I'll talk to him about doing a stream of it, I usually only do the classic of the month stuff.
Probably won't be this weekend, I've got a really sore throat at the moment.
Probably won't be this weekend, I've got a really sore throat at the moment.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-08 11:34:47 UTC
Post #328145
There are a few issues still remaining. One player has had a crash due to a model path issue which didn't come up before. I think I know which map to check.
I'm not in any particular hurry to get this patch out since I really need to knuckle down and make some progress on The Core. I'll be making notes from feedback however and will release a patch in the next couple of weeks
I'm not in any particular hurry to get this patch out since I really need to knuckle down and make some progress on The Core. I'll be making notes from feedback however and will release a patch in the next couple of weeks
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-08 17:14:39 UTC
Post #328154
Another playthru for your viewing pleasure (played in good old WON)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yC2Oy4GLwo
and yeah, one last WON error is model path name for metalplategibs.mdl in tetsu0's map
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yC2Oy4GLwo
and yeah, one last WON error is model path name for metalplategibs.mdl in tetsu0's map
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-08 18:07:24 UTC
Post #328156
Honestly, I'm not a fan of your play style. I mean, c'mon now, really? 
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-09 01:33:22 UTC
Post #328161
I thought it was pretty amusing, 2much! I always get a kick out people tricking their way through maps. The way you left that one zombie for Dr Orange, and your bittersweet ending got a laugh out of me.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-09 17:15:16 UTC
Post #328165
Well, I whipped together a very quick HD pack by copypasta-ing the HD models from Blue Shift to a new folder and going from there. I tried to recreate the white Beretta with Paint.Net for the texture, but it turned out horribly, so I put is as a seperate model, and left the unmolested model (with the yellow sleeves) as the v_9mmhandgun.mdl
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ef8ytf132d948b/Tower%20HD.rar?dl=0 Linky
Edit: New link with a corrected version of v_crowbar.mdl
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ef8ytf132d948b/Tower%20HD.rar?dl=0 Linky
Edit: New link with a corrected version of v_crowbar.mdl
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-09 17:47:32 UTC
Post #328166
Your model pack just made me realise something... The textures the HD pack are completely fucked. I'm assuming they are the wrong way round or something. The Sleeve and hands are 64x64 in HD, and 256x256 in the original LD... Slow clap Valve.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-09 17:55:48 UTC
Post #328167
A few of them are in 256, but yeah, most are 64x64. Gearbox was responsible for the HD pack anyway. I tried to find an HD model pack with the Ambient Impact arms, as I remember having this, but I couldn't find it.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-09 23:46:27 UTC
Post #328168
Blame the Dreamcast.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-10 00:19:10 UTC
Post #328169
Something like that
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-10 22:07:50 UTC
Post #328173
I got stuck on level 2. I open some doors and then two aliens with hornet guns appear I can only kill one of them because I only have crowbar, there is another alien in sound room, can't kill him. Can't find where to go next.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-10 23:13:59 UTC
Post #328174
theres a keycard in the room before the door your opened. the card will let you open the door at the stairs to go upstairs
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-14 04:10:04 UTC
Post #328230
Jeffmods map needs some hint brush lovin'
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-14 04:59:24 UTC
Post #328231
Yes. Very yes.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-14 06:22:28 UTC
Post #328233
Yup, the frames get rough there. I wonder if there's any one element that causes that.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-14 12:12:17 UTC
Post #328239
The wpoly isn't totally outrageous by modern standards, but there's a lot visible at any one time.
Those fully 3D window blinds/slats probably aren't helping, but they do look nice.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-14 14:07:32 UTC
Post #328241
Yeah, my bad. Should maybe have put some hint brushes overtop the offices and in the doors/windows.
Whoops.
Whoops.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-14 19:58:05 UTC
Post #328258
Mod was covered by Valve News Network today, which is nice. Lo and behold, not a hint of lag on Jeff's floor...
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-15 00:26:47 UTC
Post #328265
Wauw, our little community project has gotten some attention lately. Makes you feel goods.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-15 01:53:21 UTC
Post #328268
The wpoly isn't totally outrageous by modern standards,The FPS are.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-16 19:04:22 UTC
Post #328303
I love the arrows pointing to the keys!!!, how are they done?
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-16 19:25:17 UTC
Post #328304
Magic.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-16 21:03:59 UTC
Post #328310
I love the arrows pointing to the keys!!!, how are they done?It's just a simple env_sprite entity.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-16 22:27:57 UTC
Post #328312
Magic.Haha!!, Ok, Mr.Snape!!
It's just a simple env_sprite entity. glad -What´s their set-up?, and, of course, where I can download them?
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-17 04:34:30 UTC
Post #328318
You can make a sprite from a bitmap image using Sprite Wizard. Google that.
I don't think there is anywhere you can download sprites for gold source.
I don't think there is anywhere you can download sprites for gold source.
Posted 8 years ago2016-01-17 12:24:44 UTC
Post #328323
Oh, it' been ages ago (9 years) since the last time I'd used SW!!. Ok , I thought I could use those sprites that looked so good, but I'll try SW again, thanks!
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