Generalvivi's - Prototypes and Polygons (now with vr)

Hey everyone! I realized I don't post here nearly as often as I should, so to fix that I'm opening up my own prototypes thread where I can post all of my evil experiments for you guys to test. If all goes well, I'll also upload editor files for you and possibly write a post mortem of what I learned in the process. Hoping to start some fun discussions on here! Feel free to drop me ideas for prototypes in a PM.Prototypes: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AI Prototype: Radi-Ant (Source SDK)Link to original post:

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http://youtu.be/lHiXsIkYxMc

Combine and Antlion Buddy (Source SDK)Link to original post:

Download Link: (map and editor file)[Blocked Image: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7143052/prot…uddy/pic_07.jpg]

http://youtu.be/SD1o5WpvJWU

Dishonored Rewire Tool (Source SDK)Link to original post:

Download Link: (map and editor file)

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Dishonored Rewire Tool - (Source SDK)

Download Link: (map and editor file)

Map Info:

After finishing Dishonored I decided to mess around with some of their mechanics. The final idea was to take those mechanics and rework the intro train map in Half-Life 2 with them seeded throughout. I thought it would be a fun experiment but ultimately one that would require a lot of time I didn't have. I'll post my results for that on another day.

This Prototype was trying to recreate parts of the "Rewire" tool in Dishonored. There is still more that could be done but here is what I did over a night of tinkering. If anyone wants to add more to it, let me know, I'll update the file and add you to the credits.

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- Jason

I might use that music for ALL of my videos, I'm that much in love with it atm.

I didn't really hit the core concept of the rewire tool in my prototype. They mainly use it to switch turret like machines over to your side or flip a combine gate so that you can go through but they can't. I might add more to this map in the future.

Combine and Antlion Buddy - (Source SDK)

Download Link: (map and editor file)

Map Info:

A 1 day prototype for a mod that I'm working on. The test map features a Combine Elite using a spore pack that helps him control the Antlion. Together they can fight zombies and move cars!

The player can use his gravity gun to take the pack off of the Combine soldier, this breaks the control over the Antlion and causes it to attack the Combine Soldier

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- Jason

AI Prototype : Radi-Ant (Source SDK)
Download Link: N/A

Map Info:

The Radi-Ant is a mutated antlion that can live in areas flooded with sewage. It's main form of attack is a kamikaze explosion that leaves behind a deadly radiation sack.

The radiation sack emits a cloud that is harmful to the player and other AI, even headcrabs and zombies. Due to it's tough skin, the only way to destroy the radiation sack is to burn it with fire. Luckily, the player can manipulate it by using the gravity gun to punt it into nearby fires.

Notes: Still using temp assets for the antlion skin and radiation sack (helicopter bomb)

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- Jason

Both valid points. The first one (about hurting yourself on pickup) will be addressed shortly. I was considering having the "pores" on the radiation sack close when it's picked up by the gravity gun.

The fact that it's bigger than the antlion is just a temporary issue. Once I get a new asset in-game, things should look a lot better. The helicopter bomb just happen to roll nicely and have different skin states.

Quote from blackdog

I thought you were doing everything by scripting, but to implement these new gameplay elements you must be coding it. How long have you been tinkering with code, and how long with Source's in particular?

All of these prototypes were created using in-game entities only. Maybe one day I'll learn to code

Quote from blackdog

reading the description i thought the Radi-ant sack would be destroyed by the fire... it seems a bit counter-intuitive to be able to use it afterwards.

I agree, the only problem I ran into was teaching the player about the fire. I wanted to teach them without having a sign or graffiti on the wall that said "BURN IT WITH FIRE!". It seemed easier to have a few "dead" versions of the radiation sack already sitting in fires when the player first enters the area. Eventually they would encounter one that isn't fire and would have to punt it using the gravity gun. I was hoping that would be enough to teach the player.

Tbh, I don't see why I couldn't have the "burnt" version of the radiation sack crumble to pieces after you throw it at something.

Forgot to post after I made it.

Here is a walk-through video on how I built this prototype.

Ah cool

The canister itself is just a temporary art asset that will eventually be replaced by an "organic sack". Should end up looking really nice and disgusting!

Been messing with my Htc Vive over the weekend. Created a pivot method based on the players hand locations. Might be fun to make a two handed weapon of some sort... or maybe a broom? Possibilities are endless!