Easiest way to figure out the dimensions of HL1 maps?

o_zsleek7 · 02-13-2005, 08:41 PM

Say your trying to recreate the map cj2 and you are trying to make the portal the same width and height, but all you have is the .bsp.

The only way to solve this that I know of is setting up two displays side by side and keep compiling & running your map until it looks the same as the hl1 map.

Is there an easier way?

BTW - not remaking cj2, just wish to know the sizes that have worked best in previous tfc maps.

o_frenchtoast · 02-13-2005, 08:45 PM

If you have the HL1 version, I think there is a program that converts HL1 versions into the Hammer files, so give that a shot, or just trial and error, or just make one that looks good with the rest of your map.

o_[wtf?]chemical burn · 02-13-2005, 09:51 PM

WinBSPC 1.2
http://www.game-edit.org/files/index...=winbspc12.zip

Converts a .bsp file into a .map file. From here you can load it into hammer and look at the dimentions. I suggest then adding the entire map to it's own visgroup so you can toggle it visible/not visible and start re-creating from there. Remember the .map file it produces will have lots of brush errors etc, so don't try compiling it.

o_xstioph · 02-14-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by [WTF?

Chemical Burn]WinBSPC 1.2
http://www.game-edit.org/files/index...=winbspc12.zip

Converts a .bsp file into a .map file. From here you can load it into hammer and look at the dimentions. I suggest then adding the entire map to it's own visgroup so you can toggle it visible/not visible and start re-creating from there. Remember the .map file it produces will have lots of brush errors etc, so don't try compiling it.

I'd suggest you grab BSPtwoMap instead of WinBSPC... Which can break down pretty much any .bsp.. I haven't found a map that wasn't possible to break down.. And it gets more textures right etc. etc. WinBSPC tend to crash and can't handle many of the newer/bigger maps..

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Originally Posted by Download here

http://www.slackiller.com/hlprograms.htm
http://www.fileplanet.com/135190/130...nfo/BSPTwoMap-
http://collective.valve-erc.com/inde...35576-17869900

o_zsleek7 · 02-15-2005, 04:23 PM

Thanks for the help guys - Xstioph the program you listed worked on a couple maps that WinSBSP did not.
Also thats a badass game in your avatar Xstioph, I still play it sometimes on my computer with a friend - they should make it playable over the internet somehow ( that would kick ass! ), one of the best multiplayer games of all time imo.

o_xstioph · 02-15-2005, 09:48 PM

<OT> lol.. Thanks, first comment I got about it here on these boards.... You know there are some emulators that support network play? But the real thing is best though!

I'm getting a 4-player adapter this week..

Peace </OT>

02-13-2005, 08:41 PM	#1
o_zsleek7 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Easiest way to figure out the dimensions of HL1 maps? Say your trying to recreate the map cj2 and you are trying to make the portal the same width and height, but all you have is the .bsp. The only way to solve this that I know of is setting up two displays side by side and keep compiling & running your map until it looks the same as the hl1 map. Is there an easier way? BTW - not remaking cj2, just wish to know the sizes that have worked best in previous tfc maps.

02-13-2005, 08:45 PM	#2
o_frenchtoast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada! Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	If you have the HL1 version, I think there is a program that converts HL1 versions into the Hammer files, so give that a shot, or just trial and error, or just make one that looks good with the rest of your map.

02-13-2005, 09:51 PM	#3
o_[wtf?]chemical burn Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	WinBSPC 1.2 http://www.game-edit.org/files/index...=winbspc12.zip Converts a .bsp file into a .map file. From here you can load it into hammer and look at the dimentions. I suggest then adding the entire map to it's own visgroup so you can toggle it visible/not visible and start re-creating from there. Remember the .map file it produces will have lots of brush errors etc, so don't try compiling it.

02-15-2005, 04:23 PM	#5
o_zsleek7 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Thanks for the help guys - Xstioph the program you listed worked on a couple maps that WinSBSP did not. Also thats a badass game in your avatar Xstioph, I still play it sometimes on my computer with a friend - they should make it playable over the internet somehow ( that would kick ass! ), one of the best multiplayer games of all time imo.

02-15-2005, 09:48 PM	#6
o_xstioph Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sweden Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	<OT> lol.. Thanks, first comment I got about it here on these boards.... You know there are some emulators that support network play? But the real thing is best though! I'm getting a 4-player adapter this week.. Peace </OT>

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