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Title : New Exploding Wall patch v1.2 general
Filename : explode11.qc
Author : AnArcHISt
Email Address : alper@uhavax.hartford.edu
Description :
*DISCALIMER*
I SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL
DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF THIS
PATCH. I MAKE NO WARRANTIES EITHER IMPLIED
OR OTHERWISE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
BY USING THIS PATCH YOU ARE BOUND BY THE
RULES STATED ABOVE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO
ALL OF THE ABOVE, DELETE THIS FILE
IMMEDIATELY.
Now that this is taken care of lets proceed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If you are using QuArK, you should get the
.qme version of this file
(explode12.zip) You can download it at:
http://www.planetquake.com/quark/index.shtm
on the ADDON page
The .QME version is specifically configured
for QuArK and is much easier to use
CREDITS:
ID Software for Quake. Armin Rigo for QuArK
-- an EXCELLENT editor and for originally
writing the exploding patch. To Derrick
Mckay, for puttin my stuff on his page, to
Myself, for being able to put up with my
computer and with all the people who playtest
for me.
This is a QC version of the original
Exploding Patch
converted from .QME
To be distributed in QC format as opposed to
.QME format proprietary to QuArK
A NEW
UPDATED PATCH ver 1.2
WHATS NEW:
In this version I worked on better explosion
models and I think I it is OK
I added "particle flush" effects to enhance
the explosion and new models.
Still trying to fix the "bleeding wall" bug.
THIS is REALLY COOL: I now added a function
to the exploding patch which enables it to be
triggered if a targetname is set to it.
Now you can make landmines with this patch.
Heres how to do it:
insert a "func_explode" into your map as
usual. Now insert a small brush into it. If
you want, you can make the brush look like a
landmine. Put it on the floor. You then put
walk-on triggers around it so when someone
walks on it, it explodes.
I think it can be very usefull in deathmatch.
I could have made the entity itself being
able to be triggered by touch, but this is
just the same.
I would ask you people to give me some
feedback on what I did, please,
so I can make better patches in the future.
Just email me your comments and please, be
specific if you are trying to pinpoint a
problem or to suggest a solution.
INTRO
This is a modification of an exploding wall
patch by Armin Rigo. When I first used it I
found out that when the wall exploded, it
produced "flesh" gibs. I have to admit it is
not very realistic when a brick wall explodes
in a shower of "blood and gore and body
parts". So I sat down and tried to make a
patch of my own based on the original.
This is what I have so far: I had to create
some debris models which are included in this
file. I used a brick texture for their skins
which can be changed to whatever you like
(rock, wood, etc.). I also had to make some
QuakeC source code modifications.
SPECIFICATIONS:
The new function name is "func_explode" In
this new updated version I have two types of
explosions: a regular "big explosion" (one
from the beta) where the wall explodes and a
new "small explosion" which is basically an
object shattering into small glass- like
splinters. The "small explosion" is usefull
to create shootable objects like dishes, cups
you name it which shatter upon being shot.
This second type of explosion does not
produce flames and has a different sound.
WHAT DOES THIS PATCH DO:
It is a brush entity which means you put
brushes into it. When you shoot it, it
explodes and sends pieces of flying debris.
It can also damage you if you stand too
close. "dmg" stands for the damage it causes
and "health" stands for the amount of damage
it takes (default 150). For example you can
make a wall consisting of several
"func_explode" and destroy it part by part.
You have to make sure to lower the damage so
the whole thing does not explode at once.
HOW TO USE IT:
YOU HAVE TO COMPILE THE QC AND PREPARE ALL THE MODELS
I ASSUME YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT.
With your editor (whatever it is) make a new
entity classname "func_explode"
Then insert it into your MAP like you would a
"func_door"
(you have to innsert a brush polygon into it)
Set "dmg" (damage) to whatever you like
set "health" (the amount of damage the entity
takes to explode)
to whatever you like.
When you insert the "func_explode" if you set
spawnflags to 1 hence "small" the result is a
"small explosion" which is described above.
Otherwise it is "big" by
default.
NOTICE:
If you put too many entities in one room and
they all explode at once
you may get "PACKET OVERFLOW"
If you have any questions drop me a line at
alper@uhavax.hartford.edu
And don't bother me with silly questions
like: "How do I prepare the .MDL files?" and
such. FEEDBACK IS WELCOME!!!
AnArcHISt
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* Play Information *
Single Player : Yes
Cooperative : Yes
Deathmatch : Yes, I think it would be great fun.
Difficulty Settings : No
New Sounds : Yes
New Graphics : No
New Monsters : No
New Demos : No
New Models : Yes
QuakeC Patches : Yes
* Construction *
Base : An Exploding Wall patch by Armin Rigo
Editor(s) used : Quake Army Knife 3.1
Known Bugs : I noticed that if you stand close and shoot
the
thing with the shotgun it bleeds.
I'll try to fix it in the next version.
If any of you knows how to fix it please
EMAIL me!
Build Time : 6 hours
Comments : I think its about the best I can do for now.
I'll be making small improvements and try to
fix the existing bugs but I think the next
version will be the final one.