arch 497: simultaneous occupation

Studio Compiler Problem fix

thomas kearns — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:13:20 +0000

Ok so after scouring the forums I got frustrated and decided to try reinstalling the source sdk … problem solved.

Here is where I found the info

So give it a shot. After you have reinstalled, select episode one:deathmatch and run hammmer. Assuming hammer runs ok, copy the studioCompiler.exe file back into the ep1/bin folder and run the app. You should get the AppId error. Open up sourcesdk/launcher/gameInfo.txt and deathmatch/hl2mp/gameInfo.txt files and comment out the toolsAppID line as per the instructions below. Rerun … fingers crossed … everything should work OK.

So.So.So. Somebody Somewhere Some time

thomas kearns — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:43:20 +0000

A project by Maurice Benayoun - online documentation

Using StudioCompiler

thomas kearns — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:41:04 +0000

So here is the scoop on using studioCompiler, Cannonfodder’s gui app for compiling models and textures for use within hammer and your level’s.

Each game, and the source SDK itself has a data file called gameInfo.txt used to initialize the proper launch of the apps. To use the gui app you will need to edit these txt files, disabling one of the lines. One of the gameInfo.txt files is located in the sourceSDK/launcher folder, the other located in the half-life 2 deathmatch/hl2mp folder. Inside the file you will find somethig akin to the following information

“FileSystem
{
SteamAppId 220 // This will mount all the GCFs we need (240=CS:S, 220=HL2). ToolsAppId 211 // Tools will load this (ie: source SDK caches) to get things like materials\debug, materials\editor, etc.
//
// The code that loads this file automatically does a few things here:
//
“

In each of the files you will need to add // to the beginning of the ToolsAppID line, like such

//ToolsAppId 211 // Tools will load this (ie: source SDK caches) to get things like

// turns the line into a “comment”, effectively disabling the line at launch. Unfortunately once you do this you won’t be able to run Hammer or any of the other tools … remove the comments and they will run fine. My recommendation is that when you begin to work on your level, you run hammer with the “comment” removed, open your gameInfo files and add the comments, open studio compiler. Then you can have both apps running simultaneously. It is also a good idea to create a shortcut to your gameInfo files on your desktop or somewhere convenient so you can avoid the annoying process of hunting them down each time for editing. We will walk through the process in class, as well as the process of compiling both models and textures.

How to get deathmatch up and going on the sdk

thomas kearns — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:32:14 +0000

For the sake of having online mulitplayer access to our project you will need to modify your source sdk launcher to acknowledge your episode one engine based titles.

valve’s solution

Project 1 – objective

thomas kearns — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:09:14 +0000

The objective of the project is to develop an interactive spatial condition. You are free to consider simulating a “real” space or creating an inherently digital space, either way you should critically consider the approach. The active “play” area can be proportionately as small as a single room or spatial condition (i.e. staircase, entryway, etc) and should not exceed a size equivalent to a small building. You will place this area within a larger context.

See the “tropes + types” post below for ideas for building a conceptual framework for the project. Concepts should be simple and preferably developed around a combination of spatial typologies and programmatic activities.

Tropes + Types

thomas kearns — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:44:58 +0000

Richard Serra, “Verb List Compilation: Actions to Relate to Oneself”
[1967-1968]

These terms are good conceptual fodder. Consider them in relationship to space.

From Ubuweb, a great source for content (largely video) on or from many contemporary voices.

For a previous project we asked students to find spaces which fit the following criteria. These spatial typologies (and similar ones) can frame a conceptual investigation.

find a space that has defined boundaries
find a space defined by a threshold
find a space that intersects 3 types of movement
find a place where you can reach a ceiling for at least 10 feet in length
find 9 locations that ring when hit
find a point of transaction
find awkward adjacency
find vertical space
find a space of separation
find a space of division
find a space that opens and closes
find a space of collision
find a space of restricted movement
find an in-between space
find a transitional space
find an empty space
find a space where one can hear people but cannot see them
find a space where one can see people but cannot hear them
find a space in the middle of a city block
find a space that being appropriated for something other than its intended use
find a long, narrow space
find a congested space
find a slow space
find a fast space
find a space above water
find a space adjacent to water
find a place to slide