The "Ridiculous Dynamic Element" Thread

[soylent robot]

the cart is a fixed point and does not move. standing near the cart causes the entire map to move around the cart.

 

[Tom Hoen]

Entire team rises from the depth of the map and sees objectives in the setup. when timer hits zero the elevator has come to walking level.

 

[English Mobster]

Something with this.

That is exactly what I have been looking for. I was going to model it myself (or a similar concept). Where the hell did you find that?

 

[Fruity Snacks]

That is exactly what I have been looking for. I was going to model it myself (or a similar concept). Where the hell did you find that?

Looks like brushwork.

 

[Mr. Wimples]

Looks like brushwork.

Yup

 

[English Mobster]

I managed to find this anyway.

 

[Blade x64]

 

[Vaconcovat]

Well, mine started out as a ridiculous dynamic element idea just to see if it worked- unfortunately it's actually pretty awesome and performs well. I'm scared i've given myself quite a large project here. I WILL NOT REVEAL MY SECRETS

 

[SuperNerd]

Wait, so you guys are saying that a map assembling the bomb is a "Ridiculous Dynamic Element" ?

I'm making my second-ever map (probably as bad and flawed as the last) and has this idea.
Look like I am late.

But ideas behind this dynamic map thingamabob:

• Elements like multiple elevators in a row.
• Environments like a GIANT FURANCE which sets you alight (unless you're pyro)
• Balances and Challenges like BLU not a having a dispenser on the point (until a point)
• Sentryguns / Dispensers / Teleporters pre-set in the map (maybe not...)
• Catwalks and Ventilation shafts for access / advantage.

Besides a few possible bugs, what could possibly go wrong?

Also, what's up with parenting path_track and keyframe_rope? TF2 hates it so much.

EDIT: Just realized how long it's been since I last was here. Re. My Avatar.

 

[Sergis]

there are no "ridiculous" ideas, there are only ideas prone to bad execution

 

[SuperNerd]

there are no "ridiculous" ideas, there are only ideas prone to bad execution

From what I heard of the BATT contest, you getting in the top five must know what you're talking about when it comes to making a decent map.

So I've decided that I am going to go for it. I am a terrible detailer so I know I stand no chance. I'm just in it for teh lulz.

 

[Fruity Snacks]

From what I heard of the BATT contest, you getting in the top five must know what you're talking about when it comes to making a decent map.

So I've decided that I am going to go for it. I am a terrible detailer so I know I stand no chance. I'm just in it for teh lulz.

There was only 5 competitors.

 

[SuperNerd]

There was only 5 competitors.

Wait... so the top five were the only five?

Wow. That is weird. But regardless. He still has done more than I.

 

[Sergis]

yeah, batt...wasnt one of my finest moments

 

[SuperNerd]

Back on topic of Dynamic Elements:

You can parent func_tracktrain to func_tracktrain's.

This yields hilarious results that I am currently testing.
Magic happens and the path_track the train is following is essentially parented to the train and keeps moving.
BUT for some strange reason the position on the path_track changes.

Example:
When carts func_tracktrain to parented to (in this case) the elevators func_tracktrain, it glitches and throws the player into the air (dunno why). Then some weird stuff happens with the path_track.
The edge where the cart rolls on becomes the center.
Also, if you try to teleport off it, it breaks even more!

Will include a .vmf if anyone's interested in SCIENCE!

EDIT:
Ok, I have a note from my experiments in case you are trying to make a giant rotating elevator that you have to push the cart across as it moves up... Don't try and make giant rotating elevator thing. If you're trying with parenting.
I am staying to simple up/down elevators or elevators that only move when the cart is stationary in the middle.

 

[re1wind]

when did sergis become vete- oh right, spamming maps and ideas, during batt.

Sentryguns / Dispensers / Teleporters pre-set in the map (maybe not...)

This and playermodels in maps, are generally some of the idea most prone to bad execution.

although having a sentry gun around spawn exit has always tempted me.

hmmmm....
In heavy's voice:
VE MUST PUSH LEETLE SENTRY GUN!!!

bomb cart gets a sentry placed on it at the first cap point. upgraded to lvl 2 at cp 2. lvl 3 at cp 3.

not a stupid idea, depends 1000% on the execution. :3

 

[SuperNerd]

This and playermodels in maps, are generally some of the idea most prone to bad execution.

I've seen this mentioned, which is why I said "maybe not".

not a stupid idea, depends 1000% on the execution. :3

I know I don't have 1000% in me. I probably don't even have 100%.

 

[raging_lettuce]

i had the idea of having the payload be the warhead of a rocket. When it gets to the end a rocket takes off. It can probably be done but i'm not a good enough mapper to do that yet.

 

[Jeremy]

A map where if the red team wins the cart still explodes regardless of where it is.

 

[Spacek531]

The payload jumps the rails and runs through the dirt where it goes half as fast.
-or-
The payload track passes right next to, on top of, or crosses a live railroad track, and when the payload itself gets close enough, trains ala traingrid.
-better yet-
The cart is on the ceiling.
-alternatively-
When 5 or more people are pushing the cart, it creates a bullet blocker brush surrounding it.
-also-
The cart has another cart following it with a teleporter hardcoded to it.
-not to mention-
If the red team inflicts too much explosion damage to the cart, they lose.
-don't forget-
The cart starts next to the red base, and the blue team needs to steal it.