working ladder tutorial

[georgeblunt]

heyho

people still seem to have problems creating useable ladders.
well.. here's a little explenation. it's based on my current work in progress (= a working example.. heh)

well.. i hope this helps a little.
if you still have problems, just drop me a message.


.georgeblunt

 

[Dr.GordenFreeman]

you made it look easy. 1 question where did you get the drawn ladder from i cant find 1 or did you make it ur self

 

[georgeblunt]

i used a model:
models/props_c17/metalladder002.mdl

 

[ericms]

You can get them from prop entities. In their propeties click on "world model" and select one from the ones given to you.

 

[Dr.GordenFreeman]

still cant find a ladder can anyone help

 

[georgeblunt]

where exactly is the problem?
don't you know how to place models in your map?
don't you know how to choose a model?
didn't you find the ladder while browsing through the models?

if we would know that, it would be easier to help out

 

[NonStopableForce]

the latter that u said "models/props_c17/metalladder002.mdl" isn't in there thats the problem.

-NonStopableForce

 

[ericms]

Yes it is. Make sure you're mapping for Half-Life 2 and not CSS.

 

[Dr.GordenFreeman]

how do i find models for ccs

 

[NonStopableForce]

lol i was maping for css, but i used diff ladder

but it still doesn't work, what entity did u use for your ladder?

-NonStopableForce

 

[jmjneary]

how do you load models i dont know

 

[Dr.GordenFreeman]

how do you load models for css

 

[NonStopableForce]

before u open hammer on the bottom click, chose counter strike source from the menu, unless u didn't make a configuration in hammer for counter strike, then u need to look at the manual, or figure it out for your self, like i did, it is complicated and i dont feel like writing a book
And after 10 mins of messing with it, i found my own way to make ladders, , so now back to my map.

-NonStopableForce

 

[Flippage]

Just so you all know, the ladder is actually a .jpg, but when you double click it to select it as the model for your prop_static, it will become a .mdl and will work.

The ladder looks nice and all in my map, but it is unfortunately, useless. I just can't climb it for the life of me. I made sure to keep everything out of the way of each other, nothing is intersecting. And it looks just like yours, except in my map. So what is wrong ?

I am curious as to whether or not the func_useable_ladder needs to be below and above the ladder, or whether it is just the useable ladder end ?? Hope you understand what I mean.

Help is appreciated. I think a ladder would be a lot easier for people, rather than boxes stacked on top of each other XD