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May '99
May 28, 1999
More Q3Test files
Rocket trail fix
I've actually seen a couple of these scattered around the net and decided to give it a try. Pretty impressive....This just changes the rocket trails that come with the current version of Q3test. So i think it works and looks better too. Check out the before and after screenshots:
Before
After
You can either download this pak file at this place or from my page: here. All you have to do is put this pak file in your baseq3 directory. Make sure you have already renamed demoq3.dir to baseq3.dir. If that particular pak number is already taken, just rename this one to a number that's not already taken (anywhere from 0-9).
Q2 to Q3 map converter
I just downloaded this but havent tested it out yet so i cant tell you much about it. It does come with a very informative readme file, so refer to that. If you had experience with the Q1 to Q2 map converters, i guess it should be similar to that. Download it here at Planetquake's mirror list.
May 24, 1999
More Q3 tips
Need to explore the .pk3 file?
First of all, dont mess with these files if you dont know what you're doing. This can mess up the game and you'll have to reinstall the crap. OK, i'm assuming that you have winzip, if not go here and find the latest version and get it.
Important: make a back up of the .pk3 file that you're gonna mess with just incase.
Open winzip.
Go to file/open archieve
And look for your Q3 directory and the baseq3.dir. You .pk3 files should be there.
Version 1.51 of Md3 View
Interested in making Q3 skins? Here's a new version of the helpful little tool that lets you view your model without going into the game everytime. I had just got it also and havent actually worked on any Q3 skins yet (i will very soon though) so i dont really know much about it yet. But i did use an earlier version to view my previous Q2 skins and that was very good. Grab it from my files page or here. It's not a very big download, but worth it if you plan on skinning. Also, the source code for this tool is also included in the zip file.
Useless link updated...star wars stuff
Here: The force is with America!
May 23, 1999
Got Q3 finally!
Finally, i've caught up with the rest of the world. Hmmm...Q3 not bad, not bad at all. There was a few things here and there that i didnt like...but hey...it's just a test demo, not even a realy demo yet, so maybe things will change. And now for the good stuff....
This is an expansion pack that includes 2 of the original maps that has been modified to have the grenade launcher and the BFG. Also along with it, you'll find heaps of different skins. I highly recommend this! Go here and download it.
FunNames
With this you can now create cool lookin names for yourself...with color and all and your choice of 3 different fonts. The newest version out now as I'm typing this is v0.5b so make sure you get that one.. If you use Gamespy, this will not work unless you download a Q3.bat. This is becasue Gamespy uses you're profile name and overwites the name that you have on your config.cfg file...so this .bat file just does the opposite and lets you use the name you have in you're config.cfg, which is your "new cool fun name". Becasue i forgot where i got the .bat file, I'll upload it to my page for download.
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Quake3 controller
For those of you who needs to have everything to be just right. This is the program for you. It provides an easy way to edit the .cfg file to anyway you like minus the guessing crap. Grab it here.
Quake3 Tweaks
I was able to snag this short guide on making Q3 run just a little better from the folks at 3fingers.
"1. Test FPS with the variable cg_drawfps 1. It's pretty snazzy. It constantly tells you your fps in the top right corner.
2. Voodoo2 users (May work for Voodoo3 users) disable OpenGL extensions. It makes the texture quality FAR better. Small FPS hit.
3. I find using compressed texture quality gives me a few more fps. Only available if OpenGL extensions are enabled.
4. cg_railTrailTime sets the time it takes for the Railgun trail to disappear. Default is 400 setting it less than 100 seems to help visibility and FPS when in a crowded area.
5. cg_shadows is the variable to disable and enable shadows.
6. To make that crosshair smaller and less annoying use the variable crosshairsize. Default is 24.
7. Setting r_picmip to 1 will give a huge performance boost depending on which 3d card you own. (V2 SLI default is 2.)
System: p233mmx, 64 MB, Voodoo2 8MB
Default settings: 5-15 fps.
Tweaking results: 20-60 fps.
The numbers look weird but you will understand the range when you enable cg_drawFPS."
Well thats all that i have for now. I'm hoping to get some screenshots up soon but that'll have to wait casue i have so much to do now.
May 20, 1999
The Force has been released!!!
Yep, that's right...i saw it on opening day!!! This movie, whoops every movie that I've ever seen in my whole life's ASS!!! Just everything...it's perfect...full of suspense and action and...and more action...spaceships...cool light sabers...special effects...droids...the new music...the fine chick...Yoda...yeah, cant forget Yoda...
You have no idea how much my fingers are itchin right now to tell you more about the movie...but i just cant...i have been trained well and the Force in me is too strong...so i am able to overcome this urge...and also becasue Yoda here is trying to steal my keyboard..."ummm..hmmm...mine...MINE!". Give me thaaatt... I'm not gonna spoil it for ya, you're gonna just have to see this movie casue like i said...it kicks ass.
I really dont know what those critics are talking about...this movie rocks, man. I think they were all just smoking some cheap pot before they saw this or something...casue only a crack fien homo will say that this movie sucks. Whhhyyy i... ahhtta...use the Force and smack them upside the head with Yoda...
Oh yeah, a funny thing happened to me in the movie theatre before the movie started...I let my friend (let's call him "Homo") borrow my backpack so that he can save a seat for his bro. And some fat dude came along, looking for seats for him and his ass, so he had threw his stuff down on the seats and we told him that that seat was reserved. He said ok and picked up his stuff and left. I did not realize that he had taken my backpack along with his stuff until Homo's borther came in and i wanted my backpack back...but of course...it's gone now. So Homo, me and Homo's brother were looking around....went outside again to check....and so on, but we couldnt find it. I knew it was a fat guy that must've took it, but i didnt know where he was. But with the help of another friend...he somehow saw a backpack a few rows ahead of us and pointed it out....so my manly self walk down and asked for my pack back....but the fat dude put up a hell of a fight. He almost sat on me!!! Luckily, the Force was with me and i took his popcorn and those jellie bean thingies from him..."give me thaaattt," I said. And that did it, he gave me back my backpack....so it was a happy ending. Just though you might wanted to know...
Now, use the Force and go see the movie. May the Force be with you...
Sections updated!
Despite all the Star Wars excitement, i was still able to update some stuff fer ya...it was the Force that drove me to do it i tell you...
May 17, 1999
Star wars
Oh yeah...come on baby. Only 2 more days, how can i survive?!?
Oh and i'll update some stuff tomorrow....I'm too lazy right now from thinking about Star Wars.
May 12, 1999
Star Wars
6 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!!! I dont know about you poeple, but i got my ticket. I cant wait!!! I think this is gonna be hella tight.
QUAKE3 test
I should have this within a couple of days and then i'll test it out and stuff. And post stuff on it too. As far as i know, there are tweaks out already for this demo already, I'll get more info on that as soon as i can. For now just get those bug fixes for it and enjoy it. I know that it kicks ass!
May 11, 1999
QUAKE III demo for Windows is now OUT!!!! Find it and check it out.....i cant, too big for me to download :(.
May 10, 1999
Hello there again
So, it's been a while since I've updated anything at all huh? Well, just been really lazy that's all....there's stuff that's been updated now so go check it out.