Espionage Wars V5: Sadder than Prey 2 getting canceled. - Garry's Mod

I think more people are in favor of a new map then updating the old IMHO.

Well then I think it's best we settle this with a vote. Gimme an optimistic if you guys want Rusty to be in charge of the map. Gimme an artistic if you think Lucky should stay as map manager or whatever. [editline]1st May 2016[/editline] Whoever wins, i'll link their map in the OP because I just found out it wasn't there.

I'd love for a map that a whole bunch of us had access to so that we don't have to rely on one or two people to keep editing it. A new map might be nice just for that alone. The old map desperately needs a cleanup, since a lot of the stuff on there is either outdated or really doesn't need to be there. It's nice to have markers for things with long-lasting consequences like Hanover's ruins, but the marker for Odessa should've been removed ages ago when it was fixed and things like the marker for the GSAF Carrier group off of Greenland are kind of pointless.

like one of my main concerns about the old map is it's missing a bunch of old factions and there's a couple locations I have qualms with.

If they're inactive or the people have left then it's kind of a waste of time adding old factions to the map. I know Towerlight is an NPC faction now, but they haven't done anything in ages and unless they're going to actually do something then it's kind of redundant keeping them on the map. Alternatively, just add a section for old/inactive factions and their territory that can be hidden.

Well I guess that's partially my fault but I thought FT would actually do stuff with them on their own when I left ESP for a couple years. But he didn't coz FT sux and didn't do anything with any NPC's ever. That being said something is going to happen to them in the near future, same with PGI. So having their borders clearly defined would be useful.

The more I look at this thread, the more I'm interested in dusting off my Dartmouth Ventures faction and rejoining. Now, I've got two questions: 1) Given that Gmod has had native support for the type of model used in L4D/L4D2 for a few years now, would it be safe to get rid of the .dx80.vtx and .sw.vtx files from a given model? 2) [Note - this is the more important question] I'm currently handling the reskinning/hexing of various models for Volf's Khanate of Tunguska faction, including a fair amount of vehicle models. Two of these vehicles are the MW2 BTR and COD4/MW2/MW3 Ural/BM-21 truck. I want to include snowy variants of these two but I've had little luck with actually finding the relevant textures from MW2 (I've only been able to find the snowy version of the Ural's chassis thus far). Therefore, could someone please provide me with the snowy versions of the URAL and BTR textures? Thanks in advance.

[QUOTE=angel__;50233944] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/XykOY1F.jpg[/IMG] [I]Yep, this picture was posted, but that post was snipped[/I][/QUOTE] Man WLA must have invested in machines capable of sewing patterns that small.

It says right on the map, PM me for changes. If you want your shit tagged, send me a PM with images, text, locations, etc and basically ANYTHING you want me to tag and I'll add it. If you don't tell me to add something, I'm not going to add it because I don't want to mis-tag anything. Also, FT still needs to send me his GMail account so I can add him as an editor. If anyone else wants to be a map editor (like Kali or Jenkens or Tbone) PM me your GMail EMail and I'll add you as a contributor so you can edit it to your heart's content. I can't add people as editors without their GMail addresses because that's how Google Maps Works. I stopped tagging each new faction automatically because we have a lot of them who make 1-3 posts and then never show up again so it seemed like a bad idea.

So, is the conflict in Ukraine between the Baltians V. Eastern Legion still going, or did it stop suddenly..?

Whilst waiting for someone to answer my questions, I would like to make an addenum to my reskinning guide from earlier, in response to a question I received via PM. Basically, some camos will look far better on a brighter base texture, others on a darker one. Thus, if the camo pattern looks a bit shoddy whilst you're previewing it in multiply/overlay/hard light mode, try playing around with the base texture's brightness/contrast and see if it changes anything. Scaling the camo can also help (though you may want to refer to a IRL picture of the camo in question), and there's also the somewhat obvious fact that you will invariably get a better result with a higher res base texture. Oh, and don't forget to simulate the seams for pockets etc. like I wrote down earlier.

[QUOTE=ScienceGuy44;50244351]So, is the conflict in Ukraine between the Baltians V. Eastern Legion still going, or did it stop suddenly..?[/QUOTE] Probably still going but both are probably busy since it isn't the weekend anymore.

[QUOTE=ScienceGuy44;50244351]So, is the conflict in Ukraine between the Baltians V. Eastern Legion still going, or did it stop suddenly..?[/QUOTE] We are still fighting. Just been drunk for a day or two, But still killing fascist.

Jesse gave me access to the map, so I did some work to it. I deleted Tbonia's old territory and marked the new area, put down a couple of important markers and edited some of the old ones (the Moscow base and Elios' Greenland base) to show they're inactive. I also updated Odessa since it's not entirely a nuclear wasteland anymore. If anyone needs stuff updating or moving then I can try and do it when I've got the time, just PM me the details of what you want and where.

Two of these vehicles are the MW2 BTR and COD4/MW2/MW3 Ural/BM-21 truck. I want to include snowy variants of these two but I've had little luck with actually finding the relevant textures from MW2 You mention MW2. Do you have any experience in hexing MW2 models, since my faction's army are a bunch of MW2 Rangers

Ok, I'm going to be that annoying guy, but was that pose made in gm_black or some other map? If gm_black, then what props did you used for that great looking terrain? Thanks in advance.

[IMG]https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7549623/Images/SparrowUnit3.png[/IMG] [QUOTE]The Sparrow Corporation, or Sparrow Corps are a Ex-Military/Voluntary movement that is based in Geneva,Switzerland with a goal of stopping Terrorism and Piracy(Think. U.N but more aggressive) Their main base is based in Geneva while they operate in the Italian FOB "Spectre" Base, The leader of the faction is Arthur Oberholtzer, Also known as "Base Plate" is a 27-year old former Swiss-American PMC who made the faction with his Best Friends, John "Eagle" Palasky and Danny "Iron Man" Anderson, [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/gafuNjL.jpg[/IMG] [B]John Palasky observes the Sparrow Corps. Troopers[/B][/QUOTE] [QUOTE]The Backstory of the making of the faction is when Arthur discovered a hidden Intel file in the PMC Database detailing a Illegal Arms distribution in Angola which is run by a local Warlord, Zayd Malikur who had a W.M.D that would cause another Odessa incident, Arthur including PMC's that Arthur had convinced to join in. Arthur killed Zayd, Arthur,John and Danny with some of the PMC's that earned their respect, Left the Unnamed Corporation and started anew. [/QUOTE] Shout out to Nachorz for creating the logo.

Oh man, those graphics

[QUOTE=rama2299;50248660]Oh man, those graphics[/QUOTE] Don't blame the dude for running GMod on an N64. :v: Jk Jugerbro...I understand the feeling :((

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/jv9GyQA.png[/IMG] [QUOTE]Smokkelaar delivery drivers have begun running certain, light to carry items across the Odessa wastes via Dnepr M-72 motorbikes, recently acquired from both local salesmen and long forgotten military caches; some even plucked from underneath corpses still perched atop their bikes.[/QUOTE] [I]Really running out of ideas for things to post here; still waiting for Tbone to come back fully.[/I] [editline] iggle [/editline] [IMG]https://i.gyazo.com/158424c7bb200387b73caa55fb740961.png[/IMG] [B][I]Smokkelaars Solid 5.5: The Phantom Pouch[/I][/B]

The Eastern Legion has succeded in taking the southern part of Kovel, and are still fighting for the rest of the town. [thumb]http://imageshack.com/a/img921/711/oQXgzq.jpg[/thumb] [QUOTE]Eastern Legion forces fighting in the streets of Kovel.[/QUOTE] [thumb]http://imageshack.com/a/img923/4993/nJmk7l.jpg[/thumb] [QUOTE]Local sharpshooters, has also been rescued and have been given military rewards for bravery and loyalty.[/QUOTE] [thumb]http://imageshack.com/a/img924/5949/EJB8yQ.jpg[/thumb] [QUOTE]A YouTube video have been uploaded by a citizen of Kovel. The video contains brutal images of Baltian soldiers being executed by Legionaries.[/QUOTE]

Nice, youtube channel account nickname.

[QUOTE=Bottle Boy;50249616][thumb]http://imageshack.com/a/img923/4993/nJmk7l.jpg[/thumb][/QUOTE] Taking cover behind a cardboard box probably isn't going to protect you from a hail of bullets. Unless your Solid Snake, that is.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/RU5lIov.png[/IMG] Following losses in Kovel, The Baltian Republic has employed SABRE international to intervene in favor of Baltian forces, SABRE Operators are now en route by foot, due to the likelihood of air attack and inability to properly re-enforce them by air, and also due to what aircraft the company does have in the region, being prepared for pro-longed deployment. In the meantime, SABRE operators are being deployed on the border in pocket formations, and are preparing to cross in to Eastern Legion territory shortly.

[QUOTE=ScienceGuy44;50249694]Taking cover behind a cardboard box probably isn't going to protect you from a hail of bullets. Unless your Solid Snake, that is.[/QUOTE] They're slavic boxes, no bullet can penetrate them.. For real though, I was quite lazy so I just used the boxes instead of some fancy sandbags or anything like that.

[video=youtube;0_aknIs5FRI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_aknIs5FRI[/video] [QUOTE]A lone Baltian marksman, operating independently of a reconaissance unit, locates a meeting between some Smokkelaars Allianise smugglers and a liaison officer of the Eastern Legion, apparently in the process of negotiating a deal. The sniper manages to subdue two of the meetings members and succeeds in eliminating three of the other soldiers. Keen to wipe out the outgunned survivors, he and even his supposed victims are unaware of the presence of another Smokkelaar; one of far less Human [I]disposition.[/I][/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YOIbok4.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/pVVd4d6.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/5kSM66q.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/UP0cYU6.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/0fJPWVL.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/8JPaCRx.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/flUIgtE.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/SqJFw3W.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/fzTEJKn.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4zJQ06m.png[/IMG] [QUOTE]0-1 has been deployed in Ukraine; the first cyborg created by the Smokkelaars, nowordered to back up the Smokkelaars present on the ground and ensure that deals run smoothly, even in the worst of situations. By [I]any[/I] means.[/QUOTE] [B][I]Me trying out the comic style again. Looks fairly decent. Also, getting stereotypical cockney dialogue across in a speech bubble is harder than it looks, apparently.[/I][/B]

Looks good, but it would appear better with thinner bubble outline.

Kraaivuur have joined the training exercises being held in the South African bush, mainly staying away from the TPA Units stationed there due to their relationship with the Baltian Republic, and Kraaivuur's Contract with the Eastern Legion in Syria. Joint operations with the ISA and Penumbra Corp have got off to a good start, and the relationship between the factions can only blossom. [URL=http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Redcoat893/media/20160503231456_1_zpsjwgzczwk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s463/Redcoat893/20160503231456_1_zpsjwgzczwk.jpg[/IMG][/URL] It was [I]Based[/I] off of this photo, just realized I put the front rifleman in the wrong place. [URL=http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/Redcoat893/media/thumbnail_IMG_1470_zpszwqi6sd9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s463/Redcoat893/thumbnail_IMG_1470_zpszwqi6sd9.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And yes I did ask all factions apart from Tbone (Couldn't find the P.m button on his profile)

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/KhAkxKn.png[/IMG] [QUOTE]Talk of the arrival of 0-1 continues throughout Smokkelaar watering holes across the country. Paranoid smugglers begin fearing their supposed backup fairly quickly; some rightly worrying about drawing the ire of other, larger organisations in the region. All sorts of proposals are put forward; some involve killing 0-1, some simply involve having him thrown out of the organisation; all of these ideas are quashed by the higher-ups of the Alliansie, all of whom unanimously refuse to throw away such a unique, [I]and beneficial[/I], investment.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/tOrg9Kw.png[/IMG] [QUOTE]Meanwhile, trade continues fairly uninterrupted into Eastern Europe; the steady flow of weapons, aimed at propping up the Eastern Legion, are a massive cash-cow for the Alliansie; the smuggler's work inside Ash Shaddadi and the Tiefouma refinery is also a fairly steady business; albeit with the former locale being heavily taxed by the AWA, producing a pronounced loss in income for the group.[/QUOTE] [editline] doot [/editline] no spelling mistakes for once, i r speshul guise

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyfz6reDc3Y[/media] [quote]The Tbonian People's Republic of Tbonia has successfully settled into their new homeland, but a uneasy tension still resides to the East. Namely a faction of Huns on the other side of the Yenisei River that go by the name of the 'Tunguskan Khanate'. Tbonian High Command has ordered routine patrols along the riverbanks of their territory, with explicit orders to not cross and only fight defensively. Under no circumstances are they to cross the river into Tunguskan territory as a war is not something they want now, but they will return fire if fired upon first.[/quote] [img]https://a.pomf.cat/qvmcei.jpg[/img] [quote]Pictured Below: One of the many Tbonian River Patrol stations along the river.[/quote] [img]https://a.pomf.cat/jygcsd.jpg[/img]