ff_thecove (Update w/ a few more pics 7/11/07) - Page 3

nodnarb · 05-04-2007, 03:12 AM

I believe so, if not use "hint"

Beetle · 05-04-2007, 03:17 AM

also ive still got that problem with floating grass

Pixel · 05-04-2007, 11:21 AM

http://www.snarkpit.net/editing.php?...ame=HL2&id=112

Visibility note

Displacement surfaces do not block VIS, so when using them in your level (especially with ground and rocky walls) you must be careful to seal it off some other way. If you are using a skybox, simply place more skybox brushes behind/under it, otherwise use the NODRAW texture:

Beetle · 05-04-2007, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the help, really, but I knew that displacement surfaces didn't block vis. Sorry I asked my question so awkwardly the first time.

-=bingo-bango=- · 05-06-2007, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by -=bingo-bango=-

looking really good, and the PVKII water texture is one of my favourites

Its not a PVKII water texture. Its a water texture, Sir Tiger made

i dont think so Geo, correct me if im wrong Tiger, but isint it a PVKII texture, or did u make a new one?

Beetle · 05-06-2007, 02:22 AM

at this point i almost dont care. Ive tried to get in touch with the guy that made the models for pvkii, but he never answers me even though he posted in their forums yesterday.

-=bingo-bango=- · 05-07-2007, 03:09 AM

no, dont fuss with getting ahold of someone just yet. Build up what you want, add the creator to the credits of the parts u use if u make a credits before release, and then later on make sure u can use the items. I think it should b ok

Beetle · 05-09-2007, 10:26 PM

so I think the fact that me carelessly adding detail props and textures and models from pvkii and wrote over some things was the cause of my grass textures acting up. Anyway I just did a fresh reinstall and everything's working right again.

I have a question though. Is there a downside to using a blend texture on a non-displacement surface. In the console it says "support for this will go away soon."

Circuitous · 05-09-2007, 10:28 PM

Question:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetle

Is there a downside to using a blend texture on a non-displacement surface?

Answer:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetle

In the console it says "support for this will go away soon."

Beetle · 05-09-2007, 10:43 PM

I know that, but there are "errors" out there that don't really effect anything, like that unused angles or w/e for overlays.

Nezumi · 05-11-2007, 04:24 AM

Yea, that error has been around forever. There's no reason to remove support for it either as far as I know. I just ignore it.

Beetle · 05-13-2007, 09:53 PM

I didn't know what I got myself into..
After this map, I'm never doing another map that's mostly terrain/cliffs/tunnels.
Anyway, Here's an update.

FullMonty · 05-13-2007, 10:08 PM

I love everything that touches the water basically, all your lower cliffs are perfect, and while the rest is good, I can't quite put my finger on what it is that irks me a small bit on the upper/middle section of it. Different style of rocks maybe

Beetle · 05-13-2007, 10:17 PM

Yea, it probably needs more variation. I'm not happy with that either. That's also why I didn't show the cave area, cuz it doesn't look good.

luminous · 05-14-2007, 12:08 AM

some of the rock textures look abit stretched on the X-axis to me, maybe lower that slightly? not sure

other than that it looks like good progress, im looking forward to seeing the city/castle bit

make sure the detpack jump right over the city will still be possible!

Beetle · 05-14-2007, 12:51 AM

the textures are a bit stretched in some places. that's due to the fact of overusing the displacement tool a bit. Frankly, I'm sick of cliffs and caves, but I'll get it right before I release it. The "city/castle" bits are going to be way easier. I got through a "rough draft" of the hard part. Now I'm just wondering how I'm going to pull of that cliff bit where you could fall off connected with a 3d skybox.

edit: also, with the stretches, I went a little crazy with the subdivide tool.

_MJ_ · 05-15-2007, 09:20 AM

thats gunna be a bitch to clip..

SizeableSSonic · 05-15-2007, 12:17 PM

I think you should spread those shrubs in that last screenie around a bit-don't put them all off to the side. It doesn't look random enough. Other than that, it's looking great- I'm loving that water!

Lost · 05-15-2007, 12:17 PM

You know, I would take a look at some of the Dark Messiah maps, they have almost the exact same feel it seems you're going for: old ruins, tropical/beach, and lots of water.

Looking good btw.

Beetle · 05-15-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SizeableSSonic

I think you should spread those shrubs in that last screenie around a bit-don't put them all off to the side. It doesn't look random enough. Other than that, it's looking great- I'm loving that water!

That's just where the texture put them. So maybe if I move the texture they'll move, but I don't have specific control over the shrubs there.

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Originally Posted by _MJ_

thats gunna be a bitch to clip..

You're telling me..

05-07-2007, 03:09 AM	#47
-=bingo-bango=- Spirit Studios Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Soldier Gametype: CTF Affiliations: Blue Team Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	no, dont fuss with getting ahold of someone just yet. Build up what you want, add the creator to the credits of the parts u use if u make a credits before release, and then later on make sure u can use the items. I think it should b ok __________________ Quote: Originally posted by Bridget [>] Who gives a shit? Tired of hearing about this...

05-11-2007, 04:24 AM	#51
Nezumi Retired FF Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Peoples Republic of Harmfull Free Radicals. Class/Position: Soldier, O Gametype: Doubble Mode Affiliations: Cassiotone Nation Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	Yea, that error has been around forever. There's no reason to remove support for it either as far as I know. I just ignore it. __________________ TG: pretty much you have no idea how much i fuckin own at this game. TG: i bested no less than three flaming tornados and broke a huge wizard.

05-13-2007, 09:53 PM	#52
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	new pics I didn't know what I got myself into.. After this map, I'm never doing another map that's mostly terrain/cliffs/tunnels. Anyway, Here's an update.

05-15-2007, 12:17 PM	#58
SizeableSSonic Joystick Junkie D&A Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I know where YOU live! Class/Position: Engineer or Sniper Gametype: CTF Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I think you should spread those shrubs in that last screenie around a bit-don't put them all off to the side. It doesn't look random enough. Other than that, it's looking great- I'm loving that water! __________________ I like chocolate milk.

05-15-2007, 12:17 PM	#59
Lost Fear teh crowbar. Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Gametype: CTF ftw, yeh Posts Rated Helpful 6 Times	You know, I would take a look at some of the Dark Messiah maps, they have almost the exact same feel it seems you're going for: old ruins, tropical/beach, and lots of water. Looking good btw. __________________ Do what you want cuz a pirate is free! You are a pirate!

05-04-2007, 03:12 AM	#41
nodnarb Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 5 Times	I believe so, if not use "hint"

05-04-2007, 03:17 AM	#42
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	also ive still got that problem with floating grass

05-04-2007, 11:21 AM	#43
Pixel if(0>1){printf("broked");} Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Amerika Class/Position: O Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	http://www.snarkpit.net/editing.php?...ame=HL2&id=112 Visibility note Displacement surfaces do not block VIS, so when using them in your level (especially with ground and rocky walls) you must be careful to seal it off some other way. If you are using a skybox, simply place more skybox brushes behind/under it, otherwise use the NODRAW texture:

05-04-2007, 04:37 PM	#44
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Thanks for the help, really, but I knew that displacement surfaces didn't block vis. Sorry I asked my question so awkwardly the first time.

05-06-2007, 02:22 AM	#46
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	at this point i almost dont care. Ive tried to get in touch with the guy that made the models for pvkii, but he never answers me even though he posted in their forums yesterday.

05-09-2007, 10:26 PM	#48
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	so I think the fact that me carelessly adding detail props and textures and models from pvkii and wrote over some things was the cause of my grass textures acting up. Anyway I just did a fresh reinstall and everything's working right again. I have a question though. Is there a downside to using a blend texture on a non-displacement surface. In the console it says "support for this will go away soon."

05-09-2007, 10:43 PM	#50
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I know that, but there are "errors" out there that don't really effect anything, like that unused angles or w/e for overlays.

05-13-2007, 10:08 PM	#53
FullMonty Yarr. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver. BC Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I love everything that touches the water basically, all your lower cliffs are perfect, and while the rest is good, I can't quite put my finger on what it is that irks me a small bit on the upper/middle section of it. Different style of rocks maybe

05-13-2007, 10:17 PM	#54
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Yea, it probably needs more variation. I'm not happy with that either. That's also why I didn't show the cave area, cuz it doesn't look good.

05-14-2007, 12:08 AM	#55
luminous Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	some of the rock textures look abit stretched on the X-axis to me, maybe lower that slightly? not sure other than that it looks like good progress, im looking forward to seeing the city/castle bit make sure the detpack jump right over the city will still be possible!

05-14-2007, 12:51 AM	#56
Beetle Beta than eva' Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	the textures are a bit stretched in some places. that's due to the fact of overusing the displacement tool a bit. Frankly, I'm sick of cliffs and caves, but I'll get it right before I release it. The "city/castle" bits are going to be way easier. I got through a "rough draft" of the hard part. Now I'm just wondering how I'm going to pull of that cliff bit where you could fall off connected with a 3d skybox. edit: also, with the stretches, I went a little crazy with the subdivide tool.

05-15-2007, 09:20 AM	#57
_MJ_ Mapper Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	thats gunna be a bitch to clip..

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