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Temple by Jinx

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This is a map of mine that is included in Action Half-Life. I decided to finally make a HLDM version.

Things to know about this map:

*It includes detail textures (r_detailtextures 1 in console to turn them on), so surfaces look less blurry up close. The effect is really nice, though it can cause a little engine lag on some systems.

*It has a system similar to some stock HLDM maps- you press a button and the central room's doors start closing. You have to be inside when they close or you are killed. A small text readout at the bottom of the screen will warn you, and notify when you are in the safe area.

*It has a game_player_equip starting players with a jump pack and magnum. This is to offset the size of the map, and the fact that the stock pistol is garbage.

*It has custom everything- sounds, textures, sprites, skybox. And yes, those are cinders/sparks shooting out of the flames.

Anyway, hope some of you HLDMer's enjoy it. It has its flaws, but I'd rather work on new maps than revise old ones to death.

There is also a slightly revised 'director's cut' of the Action HL version:
http://www.cryotank.net/maps/temple/ahl_templedc.zip

Discussion

Posted by Orpheus on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 3:45am
Jinx said:
what guns are acceptable to use nowadays? is the egon still grossly overpowered?
Weapons IMO have always been so:

Size of map is equal in direct proportion to total weaponry placed.

I have also, never truly found a map that compliments the Egon so its.. Authors choice.

My weapon of choice is the MP5, so my maps tend to reflect that. Many favor the shotgun, which I hate and my maps often reflect this too. :smile:

But seriously, any weapon short of the Egon is fine for almost any map. Its really how many of each thats truly important.

/2 cents.
Posted by Jinx on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 3:26am
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56k isn't the internet, it's a cruel mockery of the internet.

and to think i saw these posts and was excited that maybe they had something to do with the thread's topic ;p

assuming I do this conversion, is there anywhere other than here that hosts or reviews HLDM maps anymore? I'm going to do it either way, it's just whether I decide to do any major entity work for some special stuff, or whether I just dump in the DM gun/ammo entities and be done with it.

what guns are acceptable to use nowadays? is the egon still grossly overpowered?
Posted by Frissi on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 3:15am
if your ping stays under 200 your ok, ive got a 4mb dsl connection but im from iceland and my ping is around 150-200 on usa server, if it goes over 200 its just horrible :grenade:
Posted by Orpheus on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 2:52am
Not about the map per say but about HL1.

I used to frag it pretty regular with 56k. My pings sucked but I could play.

If I endured the horrible updating with steam, do you guys think I could frag again?

I cannot even load HL1 because its not updated enough. :cry:

I tremble each time someone posts "Steam update blah blah" in the general forums.
Posted by Gwil on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 2:39am
Exactly!

Derailing over - on with commenting on Jinxs map, guys.
Posted by Orpheus on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 2:38am
Frissi, I don't hate you, or your maps.

If I hated you, I'd go to where you hang out and say so. You come here remember.

If I sound angry, its because you are short changing yourself. I see so much more in you.

Anyway.. This is Jinxy's thread and.. I have no clue why we are in here.
Posted by Frissi on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 2:30am
Okay sorry mate :sailor:
Posted by Gwil on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 2:23am
If I wanted an impudent reply I would have asked for one.

Personal flames and thread diversions not tolerated. Shape up, brother.
Posted by Frissi on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 2:21am
okay then, let me recapitulate that.

Well you know, just cant stop mapping just like you it seems :popcorn:

Im mainly creating levels for my friends on www.oldfartsclub.com cause they seem to appreciate my maps for some reason, not like orphfeuce :grenade:
Posted by Gwil on Sat Mar 4th 2006 at 2:13am
Please don't drag personal flames into this thread, Frissi - if you
have something to say to Orpheus, I am sure he will be happy to discuss
it with you privately.

Attacking him on this thread isn't doing your reputation any favours, nor is it on topic with the thread.