Posts by JohnSmith

  • Source mapping/entity advice needed

    If i remember well, you need some env_entity_maker (reffering to a single point_template) in all the possible places you want your gascan to spawn.

    Then you need a logic_auto that trigger a logic_case OnMapStart with PickRandom

    in the logic_case, you have your 3 cases: g1 - g2 - g3 (for ex).. each one call the appropriate env_entity_maker and make it spawn the gascan.

    For the gascan you need the prop_physic (named gascan) and a point_template reffering to the prop_physic...This prop will automatically disappear and be spawned randomlly once the map is started...and there you go

  • Source engine - VRAD compiles 2 times

    Hey there!

    So my problem is that Vrad (+HDR) compiles 2 times....and I also have to "buildcubemaps" 2 times..

    Anyone know what might be causing this ?

    My log just in case:

  • WIP in WIP, post your level screenshots!

    Quote from killertomato

    you might want to add taller buildings (ie skyscrapers)

    Ok I'll try to modify the 3d-skybox then, thanks for replying tomato

    Quote from Thrik

    Yeah, a bit more background depth will work wonders. I think Albatros is a budding master of that kind of thing:

    Yeah Albatros is crazy He really have a great sense of scenery

  • WIP in WIP, post your level screenshots!

    Still not satisfied about the look of this....I think it's missing something but I can't find what.., any ideas?

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    Otherwise some screens of the sewer section:

    this one is very WIP but I thought the zombie made it looks cool

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  • "The Zoo" ( Decadence) (Updated 1st nov)

    I like the town and the originality but i'm not convincing by the Glowing trees, it doesnt make much sens.

    If a tree is contaminated, that's weird that all the grass/bush around is not, I think you should give less contrast to the contaminated environment so it would naturally blends with the non-contaminated stuff..

  • DM_DryEarth

    Thank you guys, glad that you like the map

    To minotauro, I'm already using a bunch of hint brush in all the "transistions" between the different rooms...Dont know though if I can add hint brush to split the outsides in parts...(btw I wonder how much time it took to Valve to compile the ep2 outside maps, thoses are insane)

    As for the crates....I know they sux a bit but I keep them for the gameplay - might replace them someday (or not) ( )

  • DM_DryEarth

    Thank you all

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    but what's with the statues in the background of the last shots? Looks mayan or something and out of place in the medieval themed map

    Hehe, they are indian and so yes that's true they are a bit out of place...was wondering if anyone would find it weird.

    Dunno if I'll keep them or not though cause dont know what kind of statues would fit in there (not to mention that it's hard to find texture-like photos on internet).

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    I thought it looked better dur9ing the 1024 contest, something has changed

    The only thing that has changed is because i'm using a very very slight contrasted color_correction - that's maybe what you dont like ?

    Or it might be because I've never really showed the 3d-skybox which is really basic and simple ... But I think it does a not so bad job when you like at it from a different angle.

  • DM_DryEarth

    Hello!

    Here is some new screens of this map started for the 1024 contest, it's now called dm_dryearth and I've almost finished it (92% done or so).

    The only thing a bit boring about it is that the VIS takes AGE to compile....... And I really dont know what to do to to optimise the portals more....

    Here is the screens (in 1027x768, hope you dont mind):

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    (yes, you can jump for a cool (but deadly ) freefall if you want) - btw That's why I think the VIS is taking so long....I'm Even using the 3d-skybox for the bottom mountain displacements....but it doesnt seem to speed things..

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    That's all, hope you like it!