In the map i posted, there are no labs, all areas are outside, you can see the sky in every bsp. If your going to make a map that works your going to have to move things around.
Ok, i just tried the dev_overview method and realised its physically impossible make 1 huge map of Black Mesa.
For example i took overview screenshots of maps c2a5, c2a5x, c2a5y, c2a5a, c2a5b and c2a5c (from the dam to the nuke). All shots are taken with an identical zoom value so...
Im sure, for the most part, a map would simply ends up as a long tangled string of corridors.
There are a couple of interesting parts that overlap however. The first is in 'on a rail' where you start at the base of the rocket and wind your way up to the top. I wonder if the various sections...
Thank you for telling everyone what they already knew. Why dont you tell us whats wrong with my suggestion instead?
This is a site which wants to support Valve as much as possible, right? Why shouldnt that include a ban on the discussion of illegal and illegimate material.
Also, while we...
Well i looked at the Entropy site. Their unskinned renders both rotate AND glow in the dark, wow. I couldnt find a team list on their site, however I was unable to view their site for too long because the randomly flashing menu items were a genuine pain to my eyes (really, im not joking)...
If the biggest, (practically 'official') hl2 fan site lets you talk about it, then it becomes a legitimate subject. Plus, If people pick up scraps of information pertaining to the beta then they become more intrigued and they are only encouraged to download it themselves. It has nothing to do...
Does Entropy have any team members who have previously released anything of significance? Usually a good resume from a level designer or team leader will make me more interested than the big ideas they have. Having a good idea is the easy part, the actual production is what counts and you need...
Discussion of the beta should be banned, even if its about trivial things such as filenames. I know most people realise its wrong when they post but allowing them to do so only helps make the downloading of leaked games more socially acceptable.
HL2.net mods, please start deleting posts of...