If Im not mistaken, I think HalfLife 2 source engine supports and uses HRD. Lost Coast demo uses HRD (based on HalfLife 2).
But yeah, typically, HDR isn’t common in yet. But you can always use the bluffed HDRI article (I think it is posted in the rules thread - or somewhere within this mini challenge thread)
-NRG
Another quick question. Do you need to keep the bottom faces? I guess I’m asking if the model has to be solid/closed. Do most people leave the bottom open? Again, I’m new to this and I’m unsure of how it works in game. I’m thinking if you don’t need the bottom tris then you can save some tris to use on the top.
Thanks!
Azeiku
This is another engine specific questions, some are fine with open models, others will crash and die a horrible fiery death. Seems as this is not an engine specific challenge, I’d say you’d be fine with an open model. Depends also if you’d ever see the bottom, say it got flipped over or something.
Some E-Mails went out a few days ago, and I am sending an few more out today… so far, everything looks to be falling into place.
4 Days left!
Daren, you have to clear some of your Private Message storage space, mate. :shrug: It’s full!
Busy guy you are!
Cheers,
NRG
yea i got the “its full” response too.
Im still in it! im painfully late and didnt have as much time as anticipated…Getting ready for a 3 week trip to europe, computer problems, car problems, …or maybe it was those couple free nights i opted to go out drinking instead… :shrug:
But yea, ill try and put out something! Not quite done modeling, maybe i can forgo normal mapping… there’s still a glimmer of hope
nic
—i also noticed theres only 2 entries… am i the only one lagging behind or could everyone use a slight time extension?
Not to sure if their will be an extension as of this moment.
Try your best to finish on time.
It looks like there will be around 6 total people who will finish on time.
Possible more, possibly less
To early to tell at this time.
[font=Times New Roman]PS: The submissions thread is not a place to post comments until all entries are in, and judged.
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Ghhhh
:argh:
Must
type
faster…
Lol, sorry about that.
Hopefully I can be reached now.
Wow
And I thought that I was busy.
Sorry to hear about the computer problem, an know how your feeling right now, as my gateway laptops screen just went dead on me (and its only 7 months old!!!) and I have not backed up any data for over 3 months
Though I have to admit car problems would be even worse. At least you have an upside. You should have lots of fun over in Europe. Be sure to take lots of pictures.
Hope you can finish. Your model is very cool.
i was just looking for attention 
But yea ill take tons of pictures. Ill be spending 3 weeks in Vienna, Austria, right near the Schonbrunn palace. Im really into photography now, and got myself a DSLR.
Last year i must have taken 1000pics (not counting the deleted ones). Ill put alot up on my flickr site, use it as a photoblog for friends.
Ok. The challenge is over. No extensions this time
Please be patience while the judges critique and vote
it should be complete in a few days.
[color=white]Until then, if you have any ideas for future challenges go ahead and suggest them; though, the winner (first place) will still have the final say on the subject and rules
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How about a smaller environment, like a movie set you would see in the game The Movies, and give it a theme. Like a nightmare you have had or a place from your dreams.
HaHa… cool idea. I love “the movies”… I think we could get some sponsoring with that idea also…
[color=white][font=Verdana][font=Arial]PS: I talked to a few of the judges a few moments ago, and they will be coming ASAP. Please remember that they have jobs/lives too
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Ok everyone. I think we have waited long enough to let the other judges try to get their critiques in
Its time to finish this one up.
I will tally the votes tomorrow morning, and get the front page plug up.
Everyone have a good night.
-Daren Loney
how about character design for future challenges. Perhaps character based on themes, e.g. service men, criminals etc
how about photo real self portraite bust eeeeek get your ugly mugs out.
3000 tris and a 1024* map (norms and everything)
