The problem is not the tree/map, it's that you need the new DoD dlls that support transparency in models to view it properly. This update will be included in the next HL patch, and I'll see about mirroring the DoD dlls separately for people if AHL v1.0 is out before then.

It's an annoyance, but the tree is much better than anything brush-based I'd prefer to use it even if people have to get the DoD dlls or wait a month or so for the new HL patch to fully enjoy it.

AHL supports screenshots, I dunno what you are talking about. Just go to console and type

bind x snapshot

where 'x' is whatever key you want bound.

I love the music track, but I agree that rock doesn't quite go with a map like this. But Borg made it for just for the map, so it stays .

Here are the DLLS for transparency:
http://www.cryotank.net/remote/transparency_dlls.zip
they replace the dlls in your normal Half-Life folder. you might wanna back up your old ones, but there are no compatibility issues afaik and more mods/maps are using these kinds of models lately, figuring people can just get the dlls.

also, did you ever wonder about the etymology of the word "niggle"? look at what other words are beside it in the dictionary. actually, it looks like the "N word" was derived from it and 'niggardly', not the other way around, but it still doesn't quite sit right with me.

[edit] it should have the weapon slots and whatnot pre-bound. dunno about the movement/fire keys. I always have to change all that crap anyway, easier if it's blank to start  of course, I've been copy-pasting my old ahl configs from old betas so I probably didn't even notice lol.

[edit2] I am very engrained in the AHL scene, it's where I learned to map. I did Stormvale for the last beta, and worked on Snowmax some as well. That's part of why I'm going to UT stuff, the new Action mod is for Unreal.

hehe sounds like trying to get me to stop using the word "gay". there's just nothing right to replace it with

screw the map, go play with your grandson. grandson. children. *shivers in fear*

I have had no complaints with it so far. It's more complicated, but UT2k3 is a lot more advanced than HL so what do you expect? And there are things about it that are a LOT nicer than WorldCrap.

Some people are just afraid of learning something new...

I really like this map; it has that clean, professional feel that often comes with the better temple maps included with games

The screenshots give the impression of a lot of boxy rooms without good connections, but the map is actually really well connected and doesn't feel like "rooms + corridors" at all.

I liket the features you've added too - especially the sealing doors.  Good job.

Gwil: yes, I'm bitchy of late. mostly it's the severe depression etc. etc. so.. sorry. although, my reply to Cassius wasn't nearly as nasty as his post about UnrealEd being "shitty". but i guess we're all used to it from him.

Gollum: thank you very much

Orph:

*the third person stuff only works in 1player atm and is kinda limited/buggy

*that's world water, not entity, and you do get a little visual bug occasionally if you hover in the wrong spot

*yes you can fall off the cliff... but how are you still alive down there? the trigger_hurt should have obliterated you.

and to the other comments:

1) if you are going to have plants, don't give a token effort, increase the level by 20 or 30 times.. why would any temple have 2 plants in a 4 foot long trough/pot???
**agree. too bored with map to care.

2) keep the music, but why localize it to a tree? and whats its source?
**it's a singing tree. kinda like the singing bush the The Three Amigos!

3) why do some trees/bushes require your DLL's and others not?
**it's only the MODEL that requires them.

4) the textures are just to repetitive IMO.. put some dirt on the floor for christ sakes
***agree. too sick of the map to care.

5) you can spare the r's, make the water look like water.. clear it up some..
***it used to be transparent func_water ages ago.. pretty, but it was laggy as all hell.

6) add some insect noises or at least some wind..
***there are birds outside the windows, wind on the balcony. to be honest, players don't even seem to notice this stuff when I ask them, it's probably all the gunfire drowning it out lol

7) the temple looks as if it were built yesterday, but was deserted.. add some clutter.. broken brick-a-brack maybe.. bust a damned crystal at least
**I agree, too bored to care.

8) whats with the lava? it doesn't suit the map..
** I agree, wasn't my idea, no comment.

9) increase the sunlight level out doors, and bounce it a time or two more during rad.. your indoor areas have a few light glitches..
** I'll add a bounce or two.

10) i know you hate them, but some environmental sounds would fit.. you have large hollow areas with no noise echo's..
** you may be right for this map, but I don't have time to mess with this right now.

Anyway, I'm sorry to sound so apathetic, I just don't feel too hot right now. I have to get it done and zipped up in the next few hours, so.. yeah.  I appreciate the comments, though, Orph. I just don't have the energy or time to do much with most of them now (as I warned you).