Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-15 at 20:54:26
I can't find any recommendations on this map so I made it. I played this map a couple of times with friends and it was quite fun. It included a lot of concepts and is really enjoyable (if you're not scared 
). I died many times and never really got around to beating the game but I doubt I would anyways. It's a pretty large file, 666.44kb. Maybe you could try it out if you haven't. It was made a long time ago. 
). I died many times and never really got around to beating the game but I doubt I would anyways. It's a pretty large file, 666.44kb. Maybe you could try it out if you haven't. It was made a long time ago. Report, edit, etc...Posted by Demaris on 2006-02-15 at 21:26:48
This map.......is one of the best EVER made for starcraft.
I highly recommend it to anyone.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zombie on 2006-02-16 at 00:05:31
"666kb"OMFG! H4X!
i loved this map, this map is like the best map. it inspired me to map. i<3 bolt
i loved this map, this map is like the best map. it inspired me to map. i<3 bolt
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Rantent on 2006-02-16 at 01:52:12
The only one that could have competed with this would have been Xenomaniacs aliens map. As it is this map pwns.
10/10 without even playing it again.
10/10 without even playing it again.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by StarmanJr. on 2006-02-16 at 10:52:43
In my opinion, it was a fun map, but not "OMFG!11!! tis map R0xX3Rz!!!!!!" kind of fun.
There were some things in the map that I couldn't exactly figure out what they did (the switch in basement near the Ultralisk and that Zerg Cerebrate that wasn't renamed... bad Bolt_Head!)
The ending made it seem as if Bolt_Head just slapped it together, but otherwise, I'd recommend it to others who haven't played or beaten it yet! A great classic.
There were some things in the map that I couldn't exactly figure out what they did (the switch in basement near the Ultralisk and that Zerg Cerebrate that wasn't renamed... bad Bolt_Head!)
The ending made it seem as if Bolt_Head just slapped it together, but otherwise, I'd recommend it to others who haven't played or beaten it yet! A great classic.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-16 at 14:54:36
QUOTE(StarmanJr. @ Feb 16 2006, 10:52 AM)
In my opinion, it was a fun map, but not "OMFG!11!! tis map R0xX3Rz!!!!!!" kind of fun.
There were some things in the map that I couldn't exactly figure out what they did (the switch in basement near the Ultralisk and that Zerg Cerebrate that wasn't renamed... bad Bolt_Head!)
The ending made it seem as if Bolt_Head just slapped it together, but otherwise, I'd recommend it to others who haven't played or beaten it yet! A great classic.
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There were some things in the map that I couldn't exactly figure out what they did (the switch in basement near the Ultralisk and that Zerg Cerebrate that wasn't renamed... bad Bolt_Head!)
The ending made it seem as if Bolt_Head just slapped it together, but otherwise, I'd recommend it to others who haven't played or beaten it yet! A great classic.
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Well... I never got that far... but I think it was cool. Bolt_head probably spent a while on terrain.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by HeRtZ on 2006-02-18 at 07:01:05
fun map, never knew it was 666kb's though, kinda freaky.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by (U)Bolt_Head on 2006-02-18 at 13:47:55
QUOTE(Zombie @ Feb 15 2006, 11:05 PM)
"666kb"OMFG! H4X!
i loved this map, this map is like the best map. it inspired me to map. i<3 bolt
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i loved this map, this map is like the best map. it inspired me to map. i<3 bolt
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Yeah omg!
QUOTE(StarmanJr. @ Feb 16 2006, 09:52 AM)
In my opinion, it was a fun map, but not "OMFG!11!! tis map R0xX3Rz!!!!!!" kind of fun.
There were some things in the map that I couldn't exactly figure out what they did (the switch in basement near the Ultralisk and that Zerg Cerebrate that wasn't renamed... bad Bolt_Head!)
The ending made it seem as if Bolt_Head just slapped it together, but otherwise, I'd recommend it to others who haven't played or beaten it yet! A great classic.
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There were some things in the map that I couldn't exactly figure out what they did (the switch in basement near the Ultralisk and that Zerg Cerebrate that wasn't renamed... bad Bolt_Head!)
The ending made it seem as if Bolt_Head just slapped it together, but otherwise, I'd recommend it to others who haven't played or beaten it yet! A great classic.
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That switch in the basement closes the right door. The idea was that your suppost to lure the ultralisk into that room get him trapped in there since taking him on head to head is suicide. But ironiclly the suciidal approch is easier.
The Zerg Cerebrate is the designated home for the ultraisk. The Ultralisk on the first floor patrols the hall during the day and goes to the "bad" place to sleep. Its quite simply labled bad because its somewhere that you shouldn't go. That and if you actually make it there your pretty much sure to die shorty after.
Everyone complains about the ending but I love it. From the very beginning stages of creating HotH I had intended for you to be lost in a dream world. It kinda gave me an excuse to relicate the paranormal without logic behind it. The hints are settle but the intro is littered with them. First off the game starts with the dong of a clock that repeats over and over again untill you wake up. You start out next to a bed and you say "Huh? What? Must of been a Dream". The ending is the way you get out of the house, simply by waking up from your bad dream. Perhaps I could of had a little skit of some elaborate death before you wake up but I would never change the main idea of the ending.
QUOTE(SkuLL @ Feb 16 2006, 01:54 PM)
Well... I never got that far... but I think it was cool. Bolt_head probably spent a while on terrain.
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Yeah the terrain was done in StarEdit. Starforge and SCMDraft weren't out when I compleated this map. So things like having all the walls on the second floor be the same tile took a while. A little thing that people don't really notice but i think it helps the hall look endless and helps give you the feeling of being having no landmarks to identify to. Also i made sure to remove pretty much every computer terminal that was put on the wall.
QUOTE(HeRtZ @ Feb 18 2006, 06:01 AM)
fun map, never knew it was 666kb's though, kinda freaky.
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It says the size of the map in the forces. I guess alot of people think that is just there to freak you out.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-18 at 18:44:39
QUOTE((U)Bolt_Head @ Feb 18 2006, 01:47 PM)
Yeah omg!
That switch in the basement closes the right door. The idea was that your suppost to lure the ultralisk into that room get him trapped in there since taking him on head to head is suicide. But ironiclly the suciidal approch is easier.
The Zerg Cerebrate is the designated home for the ultraisk. The Ultralisk on the first floor patrols the hall during the day and goes to the "bad" place to sleep. Its quite simply labled bad because its somewhere that you shouldn't go. That and if you actually make it there your pretty much sure to die shorty after.
Everyone complains about the ending but I love it. From the very beginning stages of creating HotH I had intended for you to be lost in a dream world. It kinda gave me an excuse to relicate the paranormal without logic behind it. The hints are settle but the intro is littered with them. First off the game starts with the dong of a clock that repeats over and over again untill you wake up. You start out next to a bed and you say "Huh? What? Must of been a Dream". The ending is the way you get out of the house, simply by waking up from your bad dream. Perhaps I could of had a little skit of some elaborate death before you wake up but I would never change the main idea of the ending.
Yeah the terrain was done in StarEdit. Starforge and SCMDraft weren't out when I compleated this map. So things like having all the walls on the second floor be the same tile took a while. A little thing that people don't really notice but i think it helps the hall look endless and helps give you the feeling of being having no landmarks to identify to. Also i made sure to remove pretty much every computer terminal that was put on the wall.
It says the size of the map in the forces. I guess alot of people think that is just there to freak you out.
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That switch in the basement closes the right door. The idea was that your suppost to lure the ultralisk into that room get him trapped in there since taking him on head to head is suicide. But ironiclly the suciidal approch is easier.
The Zerg Cerebrate is the designated home for the ultraisk. The Ultralisk on the first floor patrols the hall during the day and goes to the "bad" place to sleep. Its quite simply labled bad because its somewhere that you shouldn't go. That and if you actually make it there your pretty much sure to die shorty after.
Everyone complains about the ending but I love it. From the very beginning stages of creating HotH I had intended for you to be lost in a dream world. It kinda gave me an excuse to relicate the paranormal without logic behind it. The hints are settle but the intro is littered with them. First off the game starts with the dong of a clock that repeats over and over again untill you wake up. You start out next to a bed and you say "Huh? What? Must of been a Dream". The ending is the way you get out of the house, simply by waking up from your bad dream. Perhaps I could of had a little skit of some elaborate death before you wake up but I would never change the main idea of the ending.
Yeah the terrain was done in StarEdit. Starforge and SCMDraft weren't out when I compleated this map. So things like having all the walls on the second floor be the same tile took a while. A little thing that people don't really notice but i think it helps the hall look endless and helps give you the feeling of being having no landmarks to identify to. Also i made sure to remove pretty much every computer terminal that was put on the wall.
It says the size of the map in the forces. I guess alot of people think that is just there to freak you out.
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I'm just wondering... did you put a certian amount of music in there to make your map large enough to be 666kb? If you ever log on Starcraft you could play HotH with me.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by DI- on 2006-02-18 at 22:41:24
I played this map and it is great
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-18 at 23:16:04
QUOTE(DI- @ Feb 18 2006, 10:41 PM)
I played this map and it is great
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Reasons? Don't just say you like it! Give reasons!
But yes it is an exellent map.Report, edit, etc...Posted by Oo.Insane.oO on 2006-02-19 at 00:39:01
This map is awsome the plot of it is amazing and for being an older map it is pretty cutting edge anyway I reccomend this to anybody who is looking for a good thrill
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-19 at 10:09:58
QUOTE(Insane @ Feb 19 2006, 12:39 AM)
This map is awsome the plot of it is amazing and for being an older map it is pretty cutting edge anyway I reccomend this to anybody who is looking for a good thrill
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That's what I've been saying all along. If I could gather up a few friends tonight or later on I'd ask them to play
. I think we could beat this with full house. 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Oo.Insane.oO on 2006-02-19 at 12:47:19
QUOTE(SkuLL @ Feb 19 2006, 10:09 AM)
That's what I've been saying all along. If I could gather up a few friends tonight or later on I'd ask them to play . I think we could beat this with full house.
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Well your always in clan oo anyways so if I see you on and I got time to play a game I could join in and help
Report, edit, etc...Posted by olaboy- on 2006-02-19 at 13:25:54
This is my favorite map of all time (Probert is a close second), I love the plot, trigger work, and sounds.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-19 at 14:24:44
QUOTE(Insane @ Feb 19 2006, 12:47 PM)
Well your always in clan oo anyways so if I see you on and I got time to play a game I could join in and help
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Yeah just message me when you have time. I'm always on sometimes or most of the time.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by HeRtZ on 2006-02-19 at 17:01:57
bolt head has some 1337 h4x.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-19 at 18:21:05
QUOTE(HeRtZ @ Feb 19 2006, 05:01 PM)
bolt head has some 1337 h4x.
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probably not. he probably used .wav files of certain size and imported it into his map and purposely made the 666kb. if you're not talking about the 666kb then i don't know what you're talking about.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by (U)Bolt_Head on 2006-02-19 at 18:53:04
QUOTE(SkuLL @ Feb 18 2006, 05:44 PM)
I'm just wondering... did you put a certian amount of music in there to make your map large enough to be 666kb? If you ever log on Starcraft you could play HotH with me.
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I'm sorry I don't do request...
Ha Ha anyways, the 666kb was a luck thing at first. When I was nearing compleation I noticed one of my unprotected versions was 666kb exactly. I know that GUEdits protection compresses the map so I decided that I wasn't going to add anymore sound effects and make the map be 666kb when finished.
When I finished the map was actually 662 kbs after compressed but adding a 4kbs or even smaller wav increased the size too much (weird yess). So I litterally just added a ton of triggers inorder to get the extra 4kb i needed. I belive if you look in my unprotected version under force four there a whole lot of triggers that do nothing under force 4. I copied them enouth to max the string limit and alot more after that.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-19 at 20:20:15
QUOTE((U)Bolt_Head @ Feb 19 2006, 06:53 PM)
I'm sorry I don't do request...
Ha Ha anyways, the 666kb was a luck thing at first. When I was nearing compleation I noticed one of my unprotected versions was 666kb exactly. I know that GUEdits protection compresses the map so I decided that I wasn't going to add anymore sound effects and make the map be 666kb when finished.
When I finished the map was actually 662 kbs after compressed but adding a 4kbs or even smaller wav increased the size too much (weird yess). So I litterally just added a ton of triggers inorder to get the extra 4kb i needed. I belive if you look in my unprotected version under force four there a whole lot of triggers that do nothing under force 4. I copied them enouth to max the string limit and alot more after that.
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Ha Ha anyways, the 666kb was a luck thing at first. When I was nearing compleation I noticed one of my unprotected versions was 666kb exactly. I know that GUEdits protection compresses the map so I decided that I wasn't going to add anymore sound effects and make the map be 666kb when finished.
When I finished the map was actually 662 kbs after compressed but adding a 4kbs or even smaller wav increased the size too much (weird yess). So I litterally just added a ton of triggers inorder to get the extra 4kb i needed. I belive if you look in my unprotected version under force four there a whole lot of triggers that do nothing under force 4. I copied them enouth to max the string limit and alot more after that.
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Haha I knew you'd try to get to 666kb if you were ever to it.
I was quite surprised at first but I guess everything is possible.Report, edit, etc...Posted by Screwed on 2006-02-21 at 05:38:42
I loved this map, the ambient sound and everything. Fun when you play with heaps of people.
The letters and clues are cool
The letters and clues are cool
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-21 at 07:55:44
Yeah exellent map. Maybe (U)Bolt_Head should make a sequel where it could continue where it left off instead of it being a dream. But since I didn't win yet I don't know the ending... 
Report, edit, etc...Posted by (U)Bolt_Head on 2006-02-21 at 16:29:47
Thats like starting a map out by saying HA HA I FOOLED YOU! And of course people playing the map who have beat the original would be a minority.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SkuLL on 2006-02-21 at 19:27:17
QUOTE((U)Bolt_Head @ Feb 21 2006, 04:29 PM)
Thats like starting a map out by saying HA HA I FOOLED YOU! And of course people playing the map who have beat the original would be a minority.
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Hehe! It'd still be a great idea. Or maybe you could just make House of the Haunted 2 which doesn't continue #1's story but is a complete story of it's own. And this time it isn't just a dream...
IT'S A... NIGHTMARE
Report, edit, etc...Posted by TheDaddy0420 on 2006-02-23 at 03:15:10
Yea I remember playing this map. Its pretty scary and I have never beaten it. I do remember though, when walking around with my civ in the begining, thinking somehting was going to pop out at me cause I would just be roaming around when suddenly a player died. I remember (being a newb way back when) roaming around for like an hour being lost and seeing nobody and having some on die every 5 seconds. I died in the basement....