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Time to post a new update. I've spent the past couple days working on the new version of the start of the map, I'm fine with the buildings around it, it was just the playing field around it I did not find too fun as it came across too underdeveloped and flat, did not feel like a good starting arena for the payload map and didn't encourage much in the way of variation for setups. And now the new blockout is ready to show. Time for screenshots Some parts still need extra touches: Practical cover outside in the more open areas, One new room needs lighting still Cliff edge needs to be done, currently just a flat, square edge. Way back up from the cliff edge route that's not going through spawn

IO's situation has been resolved, they've managed to go fully independent, and were able to also secure full control over the Hitman franchise! http://www.ioi.dk/the-future-of-ioi/

I'm a bit of a lore knob, but the reason Artyom could unmask outside was because he seems to be far outside of Moscow where the bombs would have ignored, few sections in the games and books beforehand mention parts where that was the case, mainly a settlement created in the outskirts of Moscow by a tank crew and some people they came across, they were fine out there until the monsters got them. Aside from that, I do hope that the new game finally features Sasha and Homer, both played parts in the two latest books. would be a shame to omit them.

typically easier to just sell recently released crates you get randomly and use that to buy the skins you want. Or just do some good ol' fashioned trading.

Started this two months ago, gone from the first random scribbles of a layout, to the first complete blockout. Currently revising the following for improvements Starting area, make it more like an arena for the payload start, play a bit with height too, help introduce players to what's to come in a smaller scale Interiors, replace the placeholder massive open rooms to more smaller rooms, with hiding and flank spots where needed Mid point elevator, add a new area for practical cover for defenders, consider moving defender forward spawn too Probably the most curious change I want to try is at the start to mid point route for the payload, replacing a unused wall that was made to block visibility, and turn it into something of a vantage point that defenders can use on the path to the elevator section, and during that section as well. Need to decide on how that will work while maintain the same visibility for optimisation's sake. Also I've put together a Trello page for the project, so I can track what needs to be done. https://trello.com/b/yZj9czWC/payload-ascend Will look into doing playtesting once these changes are handled and the scripting is done.

Welp, no point in you opening cases anymore. My friend list for csgo consists only of people who either have opened hundreds of cases to get crap, and those who gave up and just directly brought a nice knife.

Get your own stake, this one is mine!

I'll probably be burnt at the stake for admitting I never played the original. What's the original game like, would assume they'll play similarly.

Quick heads up, if you've not tried metro, the redux versions are on sale, total of 75% off each game. http://store.steampowered.com/sale/metro/

Guess they're just willing to tank their own reputation and future election hopes for four years of tax cuts.

The Metro series has been my favourite singleplayer game series to date, and now we've got a brand new one coming out. Also seems like it is also going to be loosely based on the book Metro 2035. Let's just hope they don't sell ranger hardcore as DLC this time.

I'm not sure how well I will play as a sniper if the camera keeps flying around the map when I'm scoped.

Hope the new battlefield expansion has the Tsar tank Only one prototype, it was so heavy that when it got stuck in mud during testing, it was too heavy to remove, so they left it there to rust. Would still, be fucking amazing to see.

If you don't own the game. you can get it for free on steam now and keep it. http://store.steampowered.com/app/218620/

Something will happen eventually that'l be worth getting the popcorn out for.

Forgot to follow up on my PC state. Replaced all parts that failed, new Power supply, new graphics card (minor downgrade, running with a 2gb card), and new keyboard. Also, last pieces of furniture arrived, spent this weekend putting it all together, which are a new desk, bedside table and wardrobe. Quite a nice setup, will get some pictures later.

Damn that's a good pack, thanks!

tracks are props I have to put in seperately. Getting the payload to work is... well, a total pain in the ass. Will tell you how it works when I figure it out myself :I

Finished the blockout after being delayed due to the dead graphics card, rest of the layout is blocked out with some minor adjustments following the editor. I've also adjusted one of the chokepoints to be tighter, but there are some side routes, will want to play with those more. My To-Do list now will be: Adjust floor height, second half of the map is relatively flat compared to the rest of the map. Finish blockout player-clipping (preventing people from getting onto rooftops, deciding how high people should go, ect) Get the payload and gamemode working Work some more on interiors and sightlines.

speaking of which, When was the last time Valve or a Valve rep actually appeared at E3? My memory is likely dead at 1am, but the last time I remember them showing up was on the Playstation stage for Portal 2

http://www.runthinkshootlive.com/ This is the one I use to find HL2 mods, website only hosts mods for HL2, episodes, HL1 and black mesa.

Fuck. Anyone want to buy me a new graphics card?

I rammed it into my case with so much force that I broke the power supply and graphics card. I need a new case now too. :3

I can't remember anymore, my pc is a Frankenstein's monster of hardware brought all over the place

that got the pc running again. so as a final damage report broken power supply broken GPU also my keyboard broke at least i can cheaply replace my keyboard, and that I also had a backup power supply. just got to worry about the gpu replacement, good excuse to upgrade though! (also, using the on screen keyboard is a nightmare)