Just wondering as I couldn't see a topic on this, does any one know if there is a way to rotate an objects orientation such as a spaceship at set points along a func train path? or somthing like it.

Thanks if any one knows this,
Decoy

Nope, that's not possible You can move the func_train along target_positions, but it won't turn in it's path.

Thats a shame, I can attach the ship to a rotate function but it then goes in a circle (giving the illusion that its turning and has this horrible judder. looks like its stationary for the time being.

Depending on the complexity of your train path, you could try to use func_vectormamamam.

Solid entity that moves according to the movement of multiple given entities (max 4)

I linked the sharks this way in Treasure Island, so they don't just move along the train path, but also bob from side to side.

Thanks sev, I saw that function but as I only got into mapping a week or two back I haven't learned how to use all the functions, is there a tutorial for the vector one somewhere?

Thanks
Decoy

Also just downloaded treasure island to see the shark(and birds) I see what you did with the paths, very clever. Are those tree leaves are patch meshes? Ive been looking at the patch meshes for making a more aesthetically pleasing arches and roofs. Do you thing this adds to server lag?

The palm trees are models made with blender.

About the patch meshes, you may want to have a look at some tutorials:
http://www.wolfensteinx.com/surface/tut ... urves.html

In general they don't drag down performace too much, as long as you don't overdo it.

The func_vectormamamam works quite simple. You can target with it other moving brushes, and it then combines the movements of all its targets.
For example, if you target a brush that is bobbing up and down, and one that is bobbing left and right, the func_vectormamamam brush will move from top right to bottom left (or the other way around, depending where they start).

Thanks for that these good resouces are spread all over the net, after I posted I found more , this is what i just used to learn how to make an arch way, (bottom of page)

http://clankiller.com/games/quake/gtkra ... /index.php

and also came across these for building pipes,

http://www.haosredro.com/mapping/06-pat ... index.html

Will have a look at blender, I've used 3DsMax but the interfaces are so different, probably will look out for a book for that one. Thanks for explaining how func_vectormamamam works, strange name.

Will have a look at blender, I've used 3DsMax but the interfaces are so different, probably will look out for a book for that one.

Ther's no need to buy a book to learn blender, Decoy! Just have a look at
http://wiki.blender.org and there's a lot of material for you( manuals, scripts, tutorials
regarding every field:modeling, texturing, etc.)!
Then, if you want, you can buy a book (maybe to help Blender Foundation too! )

Thanks for the site, I actually prefer a book, because it saves on the eyes, the essentials book is fairly cheap. Looking at your gallery, awsome work, off topic take a look at lightbox 2 instead of pop-ups.

Taiyo.UK is owner of haosredro and is part on Nexuiz community. You could ask him directly.

Thanks Decoy for the tricks on my site!At this address you can find a free Blender manual to print while you're waiting your book!
http://www.cdschools.org/54223045235521/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=55205