koth_hydrothermal _rc2a

this update addresses some issues that were discovered by and while hanging out with pyroham. thanks dude

• added water to the sinks
• subsequently updated/adjusted some faulty water textures
• improved a parkour over by the lower door to mid
• fixed a rendering issue on dx8

small update with some visual tweaks / touches. no gameplay changes. though the new texturing might help distinguish what side of the map you are on, which could technically impact gameplay. a real thinker, this one

• changed some textures and added some trims
• rotated a rock
• fixed a texturing issue

wanted to fix missing parkour but then i (inevitably) found other things to do as well

• messed with some displacements
• cleaned up textinfos a bit
• made the sewer hole less flat, added clipping to support this. also added metal bars
• re-added spawn parkour (which was removed accidently)
• fixed some strange brushwork choices (you wouldn't notice these, but still)
• added bush(es) to horizon/silhouette

with this update, rc1, i consider the map finished. unless something comes up, this will be the final update before i move on to other projects

• taught birb how to fly
• removed smoke
• added extra shutter
• fixed some texture issues
• fixed gap in displacement somewhere
• fixed two doorways
• worsened reception
• fixed floating ladder
• fixed an issue related to blockbullets not, uhh, blocking bullets (yeah....)
• added cubemaps
• added soundscapes
• adjusted lighting
• added cobwebs
• made some rocks look nicer
• updated nav mesh

this update adds more detail, flushing out the spawns as well as some other fringe adjustments. few gameplay related changes. oh and a 3d skybox

• added 3dsky
• as a result of having 3dsky, made big changes to spawns
• added birb bud
• expanded plumbing in lobby
• added shutter-bits to some doorways
• added wooden trims to not-so-secret bomb storage
• added forklift (he's eating soup with a fork)
• added more storage options to kitchen
• added big fan (im a big fan of this change)
• added 'accident' to the bar
• adjusted some displacements
• changed size of box
• messed around with the fog
• tweaked some textures
• fixed some props floating
• removed a door that didnt make sense
• spec cam adjustments
• lowered point cap time
• extended cover bottom right
• made shortcut jump easier
• made team distinguishing better in some areas

• changed box on point. it now prevents fall damage
• small adjustments to displacements to prevent (most) crouch-stucks
• point rubble adjusted slightly
• fixed asymmetrical clipping (GUH)
• fixed glaring issue(s?) with fountain

• removed excessive lamps
• rotated a box
• added a box
• changed up some fences
• fixed some small issues with geometry
• fixed some texture issues
• fixed a collision issue
• slightly raised bottom point
• made rubble on point not be solid
• added MORE spec cams (and centered the one above mid)

• fixed some visual inconsistencies
• adjusted some propfades
• changed mid name
• adjusted floor visual around main/concrete
• removed some unsightly shadows
• fixed tv wire in bar
• the deer is now more shy and the cow more friendly
• added extra spec cams
• added extra surveillance devices throughout the facility
• moved some foliage
• tweaked cliffsides

THIS PATCH NOTES CONTAINS SPOILERS. GO CHECK IT OUT YOURSELF IN STEAD. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

mostly a big detailing update but some small touches that impact gameplay.
gameplay changes:
- started construction of a building on mid, to serve as cover.
- added shelves in hallways as parkour options
- added security guard shack to parking
- littered more props around the map
- tiny adjustements to ramps leading into balcony from main & leading to main from concrete
- added awning to garage, preventing cheap spam angle. clipped off potential yucky hiding spot
- fixed jump up water barrels in lobby not working as intended

artpass-related additions summarised:
- added a bar
- replaced fountain with brushwork
- added parking area signs
- added bridge support structure
- added more buildings to spawn's out of bounds
- furnished the office (ft. replacing of hl2 computer/keyboard with custom ones)
- the aforementioned shelves and guard shack were added
- added building, grass and animals to out of bounds on mid. also reworked the parkour up to balcony
- added cave-esque displacements to mid
- added sewage everywhere
- changed some glass textures to metal grates
- changed up chicken wire fence under balcony
- put up some paintings
- added cliff walls
- added out-of-bounds walkway in lobby
- added parkour in spawn (setup-time activities type stuff)
- changed material of oblix ledge to better articulate its existence (+ added tiny support beams)

other misc. changes:

• redid some of the clipping / brushwork around concrete and the funny stairs
• vertex adjusted some things that didn't make sense
• related optimisations (no one would ever notice these, why am i even writing this), like merging some brushes
• some props have been scooted over by a few units to fix unsightly gaps / improve protential hiding spots
• tuned lighting
• changed health/ammo indicators
• propfade tweaks
• added lateguy's posters (thanks lateguy )
• removed all other custom assets

expanded plumbing and ventilation
made areas dustier
changes/improvements to the death pit
added curbs
changed some textures and models. map now uses less custom assets
misc detailing
PLANTS
added extra lights to mid

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small update