the next version of the map will extend the playable area to the skybox

this addon is amazing. or it would be if that stuff in the skybox was actually in the map. it would be even be good if you didnt skybox blend at all.

I just finished an addon which prevents 2 straight-to-desktop crashes related to cranes, the more severe of which even preventing saves from being loaded on maps with cranes. I used this as one of the maps to test on to make sure I had it set up okay, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the map to be very well made! Your level of detailing is miles ahead of my own, and overall I'll definitely be keeping this map in mind in the future, it's certainly underrated.

Great job on keeping the map unique as well in terms of features, I feel too many maps lack good gimmicks. I felt it would be appropriate to comment here, I'll add a link to the crane crash preventer addon below as well in case someone applicable sees it, people are too quick to blame the map (in my experience) when it's really an issue Facepunch are largely responsible for handling. I hope it helps, and once again, great job with the map!

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2344906003

thanks for such an in depth comment, the next version of the map is going to extend the playable area to the size of the current skybox along with larger underground areas and more buildings

I really like this map, the brushwork is really damn good, especially for being your first one! The framerate on this map is also quite good. There are some pretty good details with props and such, some areas do feel a bit barren, though. The map does have a lot going for it, but it doesn't take long to discover what is in the map. All it needs is some expansion and environmental variation, then you got one of the best sandbox maps!

You're welcome.

thank you for your help, the map has been updated

For shadows you need to use a shadow_control entity. For the icon you need to make a 128 x 128 .png named the same as your map file (gm_sandpit_v1), and place it in a folder named thumb inside the maps folder with your map. (Other image sizes and formats might work for the icon, but that is what I use.)

i'm not sure about the node thing,

also you need to press E on the crane's ladder to drive it

for some reason when I launch my game it doesn't reload the nodes and the magnet wont let me drive it, can someone help?

I'm gonna do a video on this map. Looks really good, just by watching the trailer.

Or maybe the mod creator can do what he wants because he doesn't want/care about people modifying the map for their own purposes? Plagiarism?

@half life 3 stalker I'd heavily advise against adding AI nodes into the map package, because if you do that, other people can't modify it for their own purposes, therefore making the map worse in the long run. I'd add a separate "required" addon for the people who want AI support.

no problem my guy

the map has been updated to include AI nodes, thanks for the feedback

yo, you can basically do ai nodes by placing info_nodes

yes, there is a hole that allow you to fall into hell

also any map secrets?

wait why is the skybox visible?

getting atomic vibes again

i have no idea how to do ai nodes, i'll look into it though

ai nodes would be delightful :>

light_env staring at the darkness of our souls

Weezer

nice map

bruh!

NOO

m ap!