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Still Progressing

Fallen Tenshi — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:59:12 +0000

Been some rather giant delays on further progress, but things are still continuing.

I offer zpo_quicksand_a4[www.mediafire.com]

Not a lot of updates gameplay wise. I still need to fix some timing and things. Also need to sort out item spawns to give it a more concrete feel than almost all random_any.

Instead I focused on some basic props. Sarcophagi, and the keys for the door. Along with this was textures for the inventory part - however somehow in paking I have apparently added them wrong, and we are left with a square with a diagonal line through it rather than the inventory textures they were meant to be.
Still working on having red boxes around the keys, however func_brush doesn't like to be parented to moving objects or some nonsense, and is presently not working as I would like - with no visible solution in my limited knowledge.

Also getting something spamming console which I cannot find a simple answer for, so if someone knows the answer as to why or how to fix it..
Bad pstudiohdr in GetSequenceLinearMotion()!

Given the time gap between my last working on the map, and at the request of Roar, going to try convince Pantz to allow me to test the map with this version to remind myself of the gameplay issues I wanted to address specificly.

Don't give up Scuds.

ᵃᶳᵗᵗ | RoarImaDinosaur — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 06:09:45 +0000

hihhihihi

Vague Progress of Placeholders

Fallen Tenshi — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:14:50 +0000

We give unto thee the third alpha of zpo_quicksand.
http://www.mediafire.com/?44u0bo9upp6nk3v

It presently contains placeholder death, placeholder keys, placeholder treasure, placeholder weapon spawns, placeholder rooms, placeholder 35 x 3 = 70, and a whole myriad of other things still needing to be done.

But, it should be enough to give the general idea of the map and perhaps some basic testing.

There are some intentions of more 'wait' areas, such as having to translate some hieroglyphs to figure out what key one needs to open the main tomb.
A lot of detailing work still to be done, aligning textures, adding more hieroglyphs to the walls, filling up rooms with objects, a horrible cave made of displacements.
And eventually, obtaining models suitable as keys, treasure, sarcophagi, maybe a mummified corpse to have in the sarcophagus, perhaps some statues and urns, and unfortunately, sand, so that the tomb will fill with sand instead of horrible looking ceiling of impending doom.

No more screenshots as no parts of the map other than the ready room are of a sufficient complete standard.

PS: Stop playing mazemaze_b2. Play the fixed version and tell me if there's too much light.
http://www.mediafire.com/?qlh553scy92cs3p

added features : )

Gunger — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:54:37 +0000

here's some extra shit ive been working on.... i'll add more to this later.

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198039767812/screenshot/578964108989649082?tab=public http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198039767812/screenshot/578964108989647663?tab=public

Link roundup and basics

ᵃᶳᵗᵗ | RoarImaDinosaur — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:38:09 +0000

Just sharing the love.

Valve Developer Community (wiki):
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Main_Page

Configuring Source SDK for ZPS:
http://www.zombiepanic.org/forums/sh...35&postcount=2

ZPS Mapping Fundamentals:
http://zombiepanic.org/tutorial/

Source SDK Tutorials:
TopHatWaffle
http://www.youtube.com/user/rocketrascal34

3kliksphilip
http://www.youtube.com/user/3kliksphilip

Interlopers
http://www.interlopers.net/tutorials/

Beginners Optimisation Tutorials:
http://optimization.interlopers.net/...?chapter=intro

Advanced Optimisation Tutorials:

Hint and Skip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31hZH-RCwGM&list=PL1E042178C0497364&index=21&feature=plpp_video

Area Portals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOOJkk8-OUw&list=PL1E042178C0497364&index=22&feature=plpp_video

Occluders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhJPAeKB7-0&list=PL1E042178C0497364&index=23&feature=plpp_video

Check For Compile Errors:
http://www.interlopers.net/errors/

Custom Content:

Check out his realworld texture packs,prefabs pack, details.vbsp pack (all good)
http://www.tophattwaffle.com/downloads/

Great lighting Prefab pack by Earkham
http://gamebanana.com/zps/prefabs/4805

Wide range of custom models (limit to how many you can download per session so don't be alarmed if it redirects you to home page)

http://www.gaming-models.de/index.php/models

How to Install Custom Models (Simple)

Extract the model from the archive.
Find the Materials and Models folder
Copy and paste into C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\username\zombie panic! source\zps
Merge all folders when prompted.

Useful Measurements For Beginners:

Wall thickness: 8/16 units. (8 is recommended because any less shows players extremities through the wall.)
Ceiling Height: 128-144 units.
Door dimensions: 48*108*2 / 56x104x2 with frame
Minimum width a player can walk through: 33 units.
Maximum player jump height: 57 units.
Maximum stair height: 18 units
Recommend stair ratio: 8 up 12 across.
Eye level (cubemap placement): 64 units above ground.

Note: These are just a guideline.(except for the cubemap point)

Enjoy.

zps update 2.3 thoughts! - post here

ᵃᶳᵗᵗ | RoarImaDinosaur — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:15:37 +0000

You cant b hop. You cant even do a double hop!
Zombies are so fucked lol.
Hud is really nice
You can drop into windows again
New player character model and voice annoys me (No asian player model yet wtf?)
New map looks good but feels a bit short. I was hoping for another shreddingfield.(in terms of length)

The Map List

ᵃᶳᵗᵗ | RoarImaDinosaur — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:30:02 +0000

I think we can all agree there are alot of problems with the server. Most of you are not going to notice or call out on but for me, I feel as though the biggest issue is the map list and that is something we can all agree on here. So lets fix it together.

This is a map list I've made up personally and I think I've covered most bases but I'd like to refine it with some hidden gems "aka maps that aren't played but are fun as fuck". If there is something on the current list that really cooks your chops we can vote on it by stating the map and saying "for it" or "not for it" Example. "zpo_noexit_final_a - For it" majority wins and it stays.

We should probably scale down the number of rounds it takes before a map can be revoted too but as of right now on the list we have 47 maps which I think most are fairly competent and fun to play.

I want to submit this as early as possible so perhaps I'll leave it till next thursday so we can still get some discussion in before I submit it to Pantiez.

As a last note, I know the group is fairly small and doesn't represent the entire community so if you feel someone you know who plays on the server religously should have a say then please do invite them.

zpo_murksville
zpo_shreddingfield
zpo_biotec
zpo_harvest
zpo_tanker
zpo_subway
zpo_nightmare
zpo_ruralpanic
zps_asylum
zps_cinema
zps_clubzombo
zps_haunted
zps_silence
zps_deadend

zps_countrytrain_v1
zpo_rescuepoint_b7
zps_pizzeria_b3
zps_thelabs_b1
zps_skyscraper_v2
zps_industry
zpo_aquatica_v2
zps_silo_b2
zpo_channel9_b ----latest version with waypoints
zpo_zomboeing_v3
zpo_shaun
zpo_blackbird_final
zpo_spacedead_b2
zps_highrise_v2
zps_storehouse_b6
zps_safeplace_revival
zpo_facility_v3
zpo_silent_skies_vfinal
zpo_manor_b1
zpo_z_day_zero_b1204
zpo_dayofthedead_b7-35
zpo_tunnelway_v4
zps_city_of_sufferings
zpo_circumvention_b6
zpo_lasthope_insta_rm
zps_night_b3
zps_zombie_high_b1
zpo_descent_b2
zpo_anoxia_b2 - http://www.zombiepanic.org/forums/showthread.php?t=16218
zps_asbestos - http://gamebanana.com/zps/maps/165399
zps_sapidcerebrum_b2 - http://www.zombiepanic.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13514
zpo_hideout_v1.
zps_cabin_club_final_rm
zps_cabin_td_2
zpo_hideout_10/_16 -http://www.zombiepanic.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12041
48 maps

updated 3/7/12

Canal Sneak Peak

Gunger — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:24:18 +0000

zpo_citadel_escape
heres a quick post of the canal escape route.. also the part with the airboats>>

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/marclar2/2012-06-22_00003.jpg

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/marclar2/2012-06-22_00002.jpg

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o596/marclar2/2012-06-22_00001.jpg

ill release further work in the next week or so.. but ppl where egar to see what i was creating.. this still beta shit so yeah ill any feedback would be good
insta...

Nasa Map Update

The Moon — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 03:09:48 +0000

Finished the exterior of the rocket assembly building
http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii532/schmidtyHD/RocketAssembly.png

Schmidtys tip of the day 24/6/12

The Moon — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 08:12:03 +0000

Hey guys just a quick one here, before you complie your map and release it, think to your self, do i have enough zombie/ human spawns, is there 32 player_common spawns in the lobby. if its is a ZPS, are the rooms even 50/50 for zombies and humans? go through your whole map before you release it or even alpha test it here, we will just tell you the same thing that i am writing now.

So remember before you release go through this check list(zps)
[ ] enough spawns
[ ] Fair for zombies and humans
[ ] no stupid camping spots for humans
[ ] No super easy entry points for zombies OR not impossible to cade for humans
[ ] Do the humans have a plan B for escape avalible?
[ ] are zombies spawning to far away from humans?

Theres a just a few things to help you balance out your map,

If you guys need any help any time of the day email me or text me
Email: HelpMeSchmidty@Hotmail.com
Ph: 0401195036
And as always, Have nice day.
Schmidty~