succsess !
I had to make a mats folder inside the hl2 ep2 > ep2
any way Im compiling now and if successfull I will pakrat it and test again.
More screenies soon =D
this is better than all the "flatgrass" bullshit maps that arn't original but this... this is different this is original
[QUOTE=TheXeon;17044742]this is better than all the "flatgrass" bullshit maps that arn't original but this... this is different this is original[/QUOTE]
It's still a generic, flat, construction map.
add some buildings to one area you got yourself a freespace
detail with buildings and static props is the final thing on my list.
I think its most important to map it all out first then once the base of the map is done then you add the final touches :3
Also I will be releasing the alpha 6 version of my map (which is the 28th compile xD) which will feature a nice hilly snow and grass area.
The two remaining flat grass zones will be in devolpment.
I will post pictures once I have ratpak'd the 2 custom textures together :)
Buildings generally aren't a "detail" in your map. You either have them or you don't, so shouldn't be considered last on the list.
That map will lag like crazy, especially if you've used expensive water.
I understand you want to show your work to people, but personally I would wait to you've got something half decent to show people. However, what you've done so far looks fairly interesting I want to know what that thing in the middle of the water trenches is going to be or do.
heres how Im going to do it
Plan / map out the map ground and other things
Go over things e.g. mats and displacements
Buildings
Go over things e.g. mats and displacements again
Other detailed props
Then a final check. :p
The thing in the middle is the spawn but I will be placing teleports there so people can teleport to one of the 4 sections to make it quicker for them.
and what you said by "half deacent"
This map is good enough to play on and enjoy.
Hell Iv had some people bother downloading the 33mb already :p
But any way in personal opinion and friends opinion its a good map. (one of my friends called fibbs happens to be a very good mapper and he liked it too.)
But I will be releasing one of the test compiles for people to go on and use :P
[QUOTE=Legend286;17041911]If you're using Ep2 you can find some pretty decent non-blend snow textures. You could make your own, as the only thing people need to see it is ep2, and not your vmt.[/QUOTE]
The last thing we need is another ep2 dependant building map.
Not everyone has ep2 you know...
I'm getting sick and tired of playing some maps with black/purple textures <:c
I have realise that DJ
And I will be finding replacement textures that are similar to the ep2 so you people with out it will not miss out :)
I was too frustrated with the maps that did not have non ep2 so upon completion I will replace the mats and make it useable for those who do not have ep2 =D
[QUOTE=Dj-J3;17046155]The last thing we need is another ep2 dependant building map.
Not everyone has ep2 you know...
I'm getting sick and tired of playing some maps with black/purple textures <:c[/QUOTE]
You could always buy ep2...
Iron has got a HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE point but If I have time I will move it over to hl2.
But any way NEW SCREEN SHOTS =D
There are 2 blank areas left which I have yet to decide on.
I shall take a break now for 2 / 3 days
As I want to test out my map.
ENJOY THE SCREENIES 8D
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How about :D :D you stop with the :P :P smileys XD :) =D
It only makes you look like a beginner or something..
(The truth.)
[QUOTE=MILKE;17048946]How about :D :D you stop with the :P :P smileys XD :) =D
It only makes you look like a beginner or something..
(The truth.)[/QUOTE]
I am a beginner actuly.
HDR is blinding, crank it down a notch with an env_tonemap_controller
As I said, lower the glass panel (make it thinner) on both sides by a couple units... like possibly 4 or 8.
Make it look set in.
ah yes thanks rob I was not sure what to I need to do to edit the brightness as the hdr was just a test.
But with the snow it is blinding but thats what we call snow blind in real life, lol :P!
Ill see what I can do.
Thanks a bunch
As for mind munch Im not entirely sure what you mean :< so you mean that the tile will poke slightly higher than the glass?
[QUOTE=yaaweehoo;17066356]ah yes thanks rob I was not sure what to I need to do to edit the brightness as the hdr was just a test.
But with the snow it is blinding but thats what we call snow blind in real life, lol :P!
Ill see what I can do.
Thanks a bunch
As for mind munch Im not entirely sure what you mean :< so you mean that the tile will poke slightly higher than the glass?[/QUOTE]
Go look at a window and tell me the glass is the same level as the pane around it.
That's what I mean- the glass is sunk into whatever it is used it...
You just have to select the glass brushes and in the Y grid view drag the top level down about 4 or 8 hammer units and the bottom up about 4 or 8 hammer units....
Seriously as the only actual structure in the map so far- it should at least look good for a random pillar with a platform on top in the middle of four completely straight rivers.
Also think about making the pillar look cooler...
Possibly cut it in half then make the top portion thinner just for variation.
OHHHH I get it now :3
ty, as for the rivers there not completly streight but I will do some final displacements at some point.
[QUOTE=yaaweehoo;17081987]OHHHH I get it now :3
ty, as for the rivers there not completly streight but I will do some final displacements at some point.[/QUOTE]
The rivers look fine straight, no need to fix them... it's not like you're really going for realism what with the snow right next to the grassy fields.
i was going with realisum but the snow was just for fun :p
My mate really wanted it and I thought it would be a nice fun idea xD!
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