effect info original

[osjclatchford]

High guys, can anyone tell me where the effectinfo.txt file is located in darkplaces.

I'm after the original as I want to mix some classic effects and some new effects from a custom effectinfo.txt.
Obviously cutting out the section I dont want from the 'edited' effectinfo.txt will put original quake effects back but these can be buggy in darkplaces.

To be frank its the lava-splash from ch'thon I'm after but the original quake one goes a bit wrong (only appears on the right side of ch'thon when he surfaces) as all I did was remove the updated one from the edited effectinfo.txt
So obviusly if I had the darkplaces effectinfo.txt I could copy and over-paste the bits that I want.

if anyone has the file or can paste the bit of original (not old-quake but darkplaces version) lava-splsh onto the forum I'd be uber gratefull and dance with joy 'n' stuff.

thanks in advance...

[Seven]

Hello osjclatchford

so many words, for such a small file

You are looking for this variable: effect TE_LAVASPLASH

Jakub1 made a lovely effect for it:
(remember, dynamic effects are hard to see in screenshots)
phase 1:


phase 2:


The original effectinfo.txt file, where all our effects are based on, is in this folder:
QUAKE\dpmod
Simply download dpmod and you have it


You are right when you say: Without a effectinfo.txt in your ID1 folder,
the original lavasplash is only visible on the right side.
Without effectinfo.txt:



This is jakub1�s nice code:
(I kept the first "original" subeffect as well, cause it fits nicely)

effect TE_LAVASPLASH // when chton awakes (= original DP effect)
count 64
type alphastatic
color 0x6f0f00 0xe3974f
size 12 12
alpha 256 256 256
gravity 0.05
originoffset 0 0 32
originjitter 128 128 32
velocityoffset 0 0 256
velocityjitter 128 128 0

effect TE_LAVASPLASH // added spark effect while chton's waking up Thanks to Jakub1 !
count 512
type spark
color 0x6f0f00 0xe3974f
size 1 2
alpha 256 256 100
gravity 0.05
airfriction 0.4
originoffset 0 0 5
originjitter 128 128 60
gravity 0.1
bounce -1
stretchfactor 2
velocityjitter 200 200 300

effect TE_LAVASPLASH // added smoke/spark effect while chton's waking up Thanks to Jakub1 !
count 200
type smoke
color 0xEB1F00 0x6B0E00
size 8 10
tex 9 17
alpha 100 256 50
gravity 0.05
airfriction 0.8
originoffset 0 0 0
originjitter 128 128 60
gravity 0.2
velocityoffset 0 0 64
velocityjitter 100 100 100

If someone still didnt download the modified effectinfo.txt files from jakub1 or me,
its time to do so: this way

Warm Regards,
Seven

[osjclatchford]

thanks seven, you are, as always, both helpful and prompt!
I'll update with how I get on later...

*update*
right, my mistake it was the original quake effect I was after as the new 'flamey' effect for the lavasplash didn't really match my lava texture (or fit into my obsessive-compulse nostalgia-trip!)
But that said, the 'over to the right' thing on the original is still a real bugger.
However, when using the smoke and sparks on their own, its perfect as a suitable replacement for the old effect; very similar movement pattern but totally superior overall effect (I mean, who really wants the old cruddy quake particles in there anyway...)

many mega-thanks and hopefully this helps somone else too!

BTW have now got said updated effectinfo.txt, not sure how I missed that release but needless to say its great stuff especially those wizzard decals, awesome!

dancing with joy as we speak...

[Seven]

Hello osjclatchford,

I am excited to see your definition of Quake effects in your personal effectinfo.txt.
This special thread here gave me the courage to release my final version yesterday.
Now that we have: jakub1�s, Jorix�s and mine to choose from, it will be nice to
have yours as well.
So users can choose between 4 effectinfo�s then.

That was exactly my idea, when creating my thread 3 month ago.


Regarding the Wizards glowing slime pits:
This little jewel costed me a lot of experimental time.
It�s indeed an eyecatcher. Glad you like it.

[osjclatchford]

Oh, mine is just bits and pieces from other peoples work (namely you three!), I have very little idea of wtf half of those values equate to and hardly any time/patience to experiment by constant game loading/closing LOL!

so I must shamefully admit to being unable to aquest your request to upload 'my' version as its more yours than mine!

I am, however, sorry if I was misleading in my discription of a 'custom' effectinfo.txt

regards

Latchford