TF2Maps.net http://forums.tf2maps.net/ Dedicated Site for custom TF2 Maps, Tutorials and Resources en Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.tf2maps.net/images/tf2maps/rss_small.png TF2Maps.net http://forums.tf2maps.net/ How to use the Spot Light Properly http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19315&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:57:42 GMT Hi, wanted to do a seperate post after doing a search and can't really find the answers I need - I'm confused with how to make the spot light setting adjustments.:confused:

I'm playing with the spot lights in my map (using the global sliders- the globe things in the top/front/side views) and can't seem to figure it out most maps to date have just been regular round varietiy but me new map wiil ahve a LOT to spots in it. I have used some of the prefabs from the light gallery but still can't figure out how the setting work.

These are the three main items I'm having a problem with:

1 - 1 Platform 64 units off the ground with a spot light pointing down onto it.
I'm setting the inner circle to the top of the platform and the outer circle to the ground and if I'm looking at the cone it's wide.

When I compile the top of the platform is never lit up properly - and it doesn't really look like the ground it lit like I want it either - it's acceptable but not 100 % what I'd like to accomplish for the ground

I don't know how to fix all this - do you have to set distance etc?

2 - the angles of the cone - it the some way you can change the angle of the cone in hammer to that it reflect what you actually want to light - ie. a very pinpointed light cone at a small object?

3 - How to get a heavy bright patch in the center that has a fade out to the edges.

Spent 4.5 hours last night tring to modify my spots but couldn't get it right, I read YYler's thing and I see the cones everywhere but I don't really see anyhing that explains how the cones work.

I couldn't seem to get , height, angle of cone, and the brilliant center and fade off to work all at the same time.

Oh, maybe while remember it - what does that little camera icon do in the settings screen? ]]> Mapping Discussion Kill_the_Bug http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19315 CP Backwater http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19314&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:52:13 GMT Just thought I'd start this off now, so I keep updating and stuff!

Planning either a 3-CP or 5-CP map not sure which yet, but its going to be the in Swamp theme from the lovely people at TF2Maps here!
Don't really like the desert theme that much (:O:O) so probably be doing maps in other themes generally.

Anyway here are a couple in-hammer shots for you guys, and peace. ]]> Map Workshop eddyhartzz http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19314 All my textures are black http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19313&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 22:29:49 GMT http://steamcommunity.com/id/scorpiouprising/screenshot/560941734121814605?tab=public This is not a leak as far as I can tell. First, the... http://steamcommunity.com/id/scorpio...605?tab=public

This is not a leak as far as I can tell. First, the loadpointfile does nothing. Second, any errors related to props outside of the map are not showing up in the log. Third, the lighting actually works (all the props are properly lit) but the textures themselves don't show up. Any ideas on what this is? ]]> Mapping Discussion ScorpioUprising http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19313 Gameday - Thursday 17th May http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19312&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:58:18 GMT Image: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8526839/gameday_stock.png TF2Maps.net Official NY Server: 70.42.74.31:27015 (steam://connect/70.42.74.31:27015)...


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• Submissions will be limited to 2 hours of testing. ]]> Events Tech http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19312 I have leaking lights http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19311&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:01 GMT Hi, Based on our feed back I have started to convert all the lights over and add in some new ones. It's the new ones I'm having the issue with.

I have a covered bridge - with windows. Opposite these windows is the cliff (dispacement) face which runs along the length og the bridge.

Inside the bridge there are rafters from where the ligths hang down.

If you look the the bridge along the cliff from the outside the light is seeping (leaking) out below the floor of the bridge where it needs to be dark.

I tried putting a brush on the inside of the floor - with the block light texture but it's still leaking. I have tried to even extend the block brush out into the displacement to the nodraw wall to stop it.

Any reason why it leaks and do you have any suugestions on how to fix it? ]]> Mapping Discussion Kill_the_Bug http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19311 Pyro and Water http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19310&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:27:07 GMT Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a depth of water whereby if you go in you wont be extinguished from flames? Because I'm creating a CP and theres water by it, and I don't want the Pyro to become useless at defending this CP as thats his/her main feature I guess.
I'm sure I could test it somehow but was just wondering if anyone knew? :mellow:

Cheers :) ]]> Team Fortress 2 Talk eddyhartzz http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19310 Cant make Resupply Closet http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19308&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT And that is annoying. I dont have prop_dynamic or func_regenerate entities and model is missing And that is annoying.
I dont have prop_dynamic or func_regenerate entities
and model is missing ]]> Mapping Discussion Zaihan http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19308 CP Kuriast http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19307&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 09:12:58 GMT A small village named *Kuriast* is being raided by the Blu army, and the Red soldiers must defend! This map is an attack/defend capture point map... A small village named Kuriast is being raided by the Blu army, and the Red soldiers must defend! This map is an attack/defend capture point map with two capture points in medieval/highlander mode. If Blu does not capture point B in 60 seconds it will become locked again and point A will be reverted back to Red control. Includes a navigation mesh for testing with bots. I've been working hard on this, so I hope you enjoy. If you find any bugs/problems not listed below, please tell me. Comments/questions/concerns are always appreciated.
I have not tested the map with only human players, so the map may be unbalanced.

Known bugs/problems:
  • Odd shadowing on a few brushes and props.
  • Bots tend to get stuck in areas.
  • Engineer bots especially usually stays near the spawn room.

Credits:
  • Korpor4l - Creating map
  • cp_degrootkeep - Constant reference

Also, pictures may be a little outdated, but the style still has stood the same. ]]> Map Workshop Korpor4l http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19307 Which gamemode? http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19306&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 20:49:20 GMT What game mode should I select? What game mode should I select? ]]> Mapping Discussion JustAHorrible http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19306 Hammer Cache crash? http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19305&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:39:25 GMT += MountFilesystem( 442 ) SteamMountFilesystem(2412,442,0x1522fd28=,0x1522fc18) failed with error 116: Cache needs repair += I get this by... +=
MountFilesystem( 442 )
SteamMountFilesystem(2412,442,0x1522fd28=,0x1522fc 18) failed with error 116: Cache needs repair
+=

I get this by launching up Hammer. I tried running defragment on the program, tried verifying the games files and re-installing but NOTHING is working. Help? ]]> Mapping Discussion JustAHorrible http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19305 Most insane portal 2 map speed run contest #1 http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19304&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 06:43:13 GMT
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But for me to give you one of these games you must prove yourself to me by completing a test chamber.
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Submit your best demo (best time) to get the best prize!

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Prove to me you are the best! ]]> Contests Dark http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19304 KotH Pit http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19303&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 03:11:06 GMT Ever wanted a map where the main goal was to kill people but wanted some sort of objective and spawns NOT directly in front of each other? Well... Ever wanted a map where the main goal was to kill people but wanted some sort of objective and spawns NOT directly in front of each other?

Well look no further!

Introducing koth_pit! A map that takes place in a huge hole with a 10-min timer and spawn that are actually apart from each other. :O

Plus, as an added bonus, we've included an easter egg in the spawn rooms!

So download now! :P

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Anyways, this is my first tf2 map. It was the product of me playing around with entities and lighting for two months now. Any criticism would be greatly appreciated. ;) ]]> Map Workshop ILikePizza555 http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19303 <![CDATA[TF2 Sentry Jumping - The How To's, The What Not's (And some locations)]]> http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19302&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:31:02 GMT So I decided to make this video using the replay editor.. multiple times. I have to delete like 40 replays now. Anyways even though you are all... So I decided to make this video using the replay editor.. multiple times. I have to delete like 40 replays now.
Anyways even though you are all pro's and probably know this just thought id share.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0y9otRGWUg ]]> Off Topic Ugleh http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19302 Hi everyone! http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19301&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 02:28:09 GMT My name is ILikePizza555 and yes, I do like pizza. I'm generally a programmer, but I do mapping when I'm bored or I feel like procrastinating. In fact, I just finished my first tf2 map today and I'm hoping to upload it here.

Well, not much else to say about me ... so .. yea. :bored: ]]> Introduce Yourself ILikePizza555 http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19301 5th Ever, Totally Random TF2Maps.net VIP Lottery http://forums.tf2maps.net/showthread.php?t=19299&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 02:52:43 GMT What the hell is this?
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