Co_escape

Carnaxus

<div class="IPBDescription">I can't get screenshots</div> But I'll post the .map file itself at seperate intervals depending on whether or not I have changed anything.

Here's the map so far

Edit: Forgot to post the file! And it's a .rmf instead of a .map because the .map was corrupted.

Edit 2: My Hammer is screwed up it won't make .map files! Srry ppl I can't work it for u...I'll try the screenshots one more time.

Crispy

I'd suggest that you post at least a screenshot from hammer, lest your topic be locked like the other one <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

You can always edit it later to show an in-game pic.

Carnaxus

right.

Kester

Is it just me, or have you start 3 posts telling us about co_escape yet none of them had any screens at all?

semipsychotic

If you check in the mapping FAQ, there is a program that will take your RMF and export it as a .MAP to be compiled instead of using Hammer to do that. It's called <a href='http://extension.ws/hlfix/' target='_blank'>HLFix.</a>

Carnaxus

O.O thx I had no idea

Edit: and yeah, this is the 3rd one...I couldn't figure out how to get screenshots before, but now I'm just going to post the .map file.

Crispy

There is a key called PrntScrn on the same row as the F[1-12] keys. When in hammer press that to take a screenshot, then go into MSPaint/Some image program and 'paste'. Voila! There's the view you prntscrn'd.

In HL press F5 to take a screenshot. The files can be found in your NS folder in Steam.

I assumed that someone must have PM'd you this information because you hadn't mentioned it for a while.

Lt_Gravity

erm... am I the only one with deja vu? I must be blind, I cant see any screenshots and this thread HAS to have some screenshots to make ANY sense!!!

<!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/mad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Kester

It's F5 for screen shots in NS.

brute_force

<!--QuoteBegin--[Kobayashi]-+Oct 8 2004, 08:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (-[Kobayashi]- @ Oct 8 2004, 08:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> There is a key called PrntScrn on the same row as the F[1-12] keys. When in hammer press that to take a screenshot, then go into MSPaint/Some image program and 'paste'. Voila! There's the view you prntscrn'd.

In HL press F4 to take a screenshot. The files can be found in your NS folder in Steam.

I assumed that someone must have PM'd you this information because you hadn't mentioned it for a while. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
F4 = readyroom
F5 = snapshot
(default settings)

Crispy

Yeah, I know!

<edited> <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Bah you see what happens when you haven't played ANY games in over a month.

Carnaxus

yeah I know how to take in-game screenshots but hammer won't correctly compile .map files without crashing so I can't compile my map...lol so I'll try the print screen way o and check my models too

Barathrum

<b>Spawn of Chaos</b>
Seriously, please don't create any more senseless threads if you don't have anything to show!

If you have something - go on, show it!

If not - ...

the_bERt

i strongly suggest that you make some basic tutorials about mapping, .map files are not being compiled, you just click "File" then export to map to save it
Moreover, no one will look at a map file you post here because we have better things to do. Post screenshots.
<span style='color:#062639'>This is a secret message hohoho</span>

Kester

the_bERT it aint very secret =]

Carnaxus

bert I tried the export to .map and hammer just crashed again and made a .map file with nothing in it. any other suggestions? otherwise, I can't compile!

Greedo

Moving this topic to the Mapping Help Forum, as it obviously does not belong in the Mapping Forum.

Kester

Yeah, search google for HLFix. That will export your rmf to map for you.

Also i suggest getting Nem's Batch Compiler to compile it, if you haven't already.

Carnaxus

Ok, I finally have some hammer screenshots! YAY! lol anyways, here's the beginning of the "Join Aliens" side of the rr...and yes, that is a trashed couch to the left...if it shows up.

Carnaxus

Here's the "Join Marines" beginnings...

Carnaxus

And here's the basic layout of the rr, the hive, and the rine spawn, though there are no connections yet.

Edit: the blue things sticking out of the RR will actually be in the RR inside the "Join Aliens" area, I just wanted to be able to see all the way down the corridor.

Kester

To be honest I think I prefered not being able to see the shots. Choice of textures is incredibly bad, choose better textures that aren't as boring/bland. Your rooms are made out of boxes, try to avoid this as it only leads to people critising and doesn't look good. I can't comment on lighting as its only a hammer shot so thats probably a good thing. The rr doesn't need to be that large with only a small corridor off the side to join teams.

Load up ns, have a look at the official maps rr, then look at yours.

MADMEE

3 threads and we get 2 boxes and a hall.. the joy <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->To be honest I think I prefered not being able to see the shots<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

lmao

Carnaxus

lol I know what u mean...*sigh* it needs a lot of work. Yeah, the textures need work. Yeah, boxes r fugly. Yeah, lighting is nonexistant. No, Hammer won't compile .map files yet. No, I have no idea why. Yes, I do want help. And yeah, I would like SOMEONE to help me make some custom textures! <!--emo&::asrifle::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/asrifle.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='asrifle.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--emo&::hive::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/hive5.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='hive5.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Crispy

Talk to carioca you two would make a beautiful couple...

/me smacks own hand -"No! that's a baaad Koba!"

Carnaxus

lol srry it took so long for me to get back to this thread but I haven't been working on the map for a while. Hammer is screwed. I'm going to reinstall it soon, so be on the lookout for some real screenshots. One thing I could definitely use some help on is lights.

BTW, Kobayashi, if you would be so kind as to (maybe) post at least one random map piece you've made, I could maybe use it to build on. It would also make it that much easier to actually get into the feel of NS mapping...lol

Crispy

Currently my two ns_solace screenshots are lacking in NS feel since they have no lighting or particle systems and use an unconventional texture set. They're quite clean which fits in with my map idea but doesn't always work. They're also very basic. Seach ns_solace if really want ideas but I'd say the "Post Your Screenshots" thread is a better place for getting a feel for the NS environment.

Carnaxus

I take it back! I have been blessed with the reading of the thread called "dead projects are fun" and found some .rmf files that ppl posted! Now, I can use them! MUAHAHAHAH CO_ESCAPE IS BACK! finally lol

BTW Kobayashi, what is ur first name? I know it's offtopic, but first of all this is my thread and second of all I know someone at school with that last name.

Kester

Spawn, i suggest that if you want any respect from the people here you don't use other people work, regardless if they have said anyone can use it. All it shows it that you can't come up with your own ideas. Like, i think, hanz said, if you can't string a few poorly made rooms of your own design together your not a mapper.

Mappers spend months working on 1 project, do you have that kind of pacience? If you do start a project work and work on it. If you don't i think its about time you throw in the towel.

Mapping is more than just a hobby, it takes time and effort, not taking someone elses work and putting it in your map, to reap the benifits.

Carnaxus

All this I know, kester. I'm just trying to get an OK map out of my first project, because I like it when my ideas come out right. If everything goes as planned, I may not even use any of the others' stuff.

Kester

Your first map will look awful no matter what. Everyones first map looks awful, but most of us never show our first map, or second or third for that matter.