gl problem

[lostsoulzz]

ok i tried qrack fitz and joequake

none of the gl files seem to work for me, but the regular joe quake worksfine, all of the gl files just go solid black, i can here everything in the background and the only way to get out is pressing f10- and y to quit, id be happy using the joequake but the graphics are still a little rough

sorry 4 the n00b ?s

[Baker]

Sounds like you have an Intel Integrated Media display adapter.

A lot of OpenGL engine have trouble with those. FitzQuake MAY work. JoeQuake GL will not work properly (usually).

JoeQuake.exe (the non-OpenGL build of JoeQuake) doesn't use OpenGL but doesn't use 3D acceleration either and is basically an improved WinQuake -- which doesn't look very good.

You can determine what display adapter you have by clicking ...

Start -> Control Panel -> Display -> Click the settings tab and your adapter is shown.

There really isn't too much you can do except buy a graphics card if you are having these problems AND the display adapter you are using is an Intel Integrated Media (very common).

[lostsoulzz]

it says gateway ev910c on nvidia geforce2 mx/mx 400


edit: i just installed proquake, it allows me to use software rendering instead of open gl (as im sure u know) and quake has NEVER looked this good be4

[foq]

If you are indeed using the Intel graphics, most likely you are on a Dell Dimension of some sort and need a graphics card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130188
This graphics card will be perfect for you. It is much faster than your integrated graphics, all you have to do is order, plug it in and install drivers, good to go.

[Baker]

it says gateway ev910c on nvidia geforce2 mx/mx 400

I have a machine with one of those; all of the GL Quake engines (JoeQuake, FitzQuake, DarkPlaces, etc., etc.) should work on that card just fine.

I would try to update my drivers from http://www.nvidia.com/

It *should* work. I have a GeForce 2 and a GeForce 4 and a couple other GeForce cards and all Quake engines run on all of them for me.

[lostsoulzz]

well baker. your words are encouraging and yes i do use a hell dimension desktop, Intel P4,2ghz with 1024 Ram, but it was free so i cant really complain :/ im dl'ing new firmware and drivers from nvidia now so hopefully things will work better, however the proquake launcher looks absolutely AMAZING even without using GL, quake NEVER looked that good, right now it looks better than my quake 2 which still doesnt work lol

[Baker]

I'm glad to hear it is working for you.

/Yeah, we aren't a Quake 2 site so it isn't very likely anyone here knows the answers to your Q2 questions. :d

[lostsoulzz]

well, the nvidia drivers worked!!!
qrack and all the gl based works great!!!
ive never seen quake look like this lamo

/me goes to play

thanks for your help and info guys, i applaud you on your quick and accurate information and i'll be posting frequently when i start playing onlin

watch out boys, im comin

[lostsoulzz]

one other ? is there a thread showing a list of all the console commands?

like, i'd prefer to use the crosshairs but its not in the options..

[Baker]

Type "crosshair 1" in the console by pressing the tilde "~" key.

Console commands:

http://console.planetquake.gamespy.c...nds/quake.html

[Mr.Burns]

one other ? is there a thread showing a list of all the console commands?

like, i'd prefer to use the crosshairs but its not in the options..

The following link may provide you with some of the standard quake commands. Hope this helps

Quake Terminus

Regards

Monty