TUT: Creating Rain + Snow + Fog in DarkPlaces

[Cobalt]

I tried making a video capture in darkplaces it saved it as an .ogv type file, never seen that one before. The lighting was too bright, so I am gonna try again when I set the lighting to levels that will serve the effects good. Trouble is these files are like hundreds of MB in size once I get done. Might be better if I just do a regular .dem type file and make sure its ran in a folder where my custom pack file is located.

Cobalt,
Thanks for the response!
Sounds like it can really be a great effect! Is there a way for you to capture it in a video or is it too difficult due to the randomness?

[Seven]

Hello Cobalt,

I received your PM. I will do it ! (will take a little time).

Regarding your recording:
If you want to use a .dem format, you will most probably run into the same issues that turtlevan had.
These kind of effects are not stored inside the .dem file.
Even at playback in your own computer you will not see the rain.
That was what turtlevan reported to me.
I never tested it myself.

Best choice to record a clip for other people is when you use "fraps" (half-size & 30fps is enough. It is free for a clip with 30 sec.), and then use the free extremely easy software Virtualdub to convert the really HUGE file with XviD compression to a tiny tiny file that you can upload to youtube.
Still has quite good quality.

Of course, playing it by oneself with your coded progs.dat and the necesary files is the best option.
A movie can never express such a lightning ambience

I will send a PM shortly..
Seven

[DaniOcampo1992]

I see almost nobody is interested anymore on the .ent files.. The ep4 files I did has just 3 downloads..
Or is it or my work is enough shitty to reject.. xD

[gdiddy62]

Dani,
NO NO NO!! I was one of the three and I really enjoy your work!!! In fact, I was going to post a question as to what has happened to the other episodes with regards to ent files. I think that it is just there are too many other projects happening all at the same time. I truly believe all levels need rain, fog, snow and other effects. All of Quake levels need this!

[grave_digga]

I didn't tried the .ent stuff yet because it's not finished. When all episodes are done i'll get them to have the full experience.

[DaniOcampo1992]

Oh, thank you for your replies.. Unfortunately soon I'm returning to university so I'll see if I can make them for ep3..

[gdiddy62]

oh, thank you for your replies.. Unfortunately soon i'm returning to university so i'll see if i can make them for ep3..

very good !

[Roy Batty]

Yes yes, I really want to have the .ent files for all episodes too, and the official expansion packs. =]

[gdiddy62]

Yes yes, I really want to have the .ent files for all episodes too, and the official expansion packs. =]

+1 to the mission packs!

[Seven]

gdiddy62 & Roy Batty,

I mentioned it several times in this thread:
Creating these .ent files is NOT difficult.

You both are experienced enough to at least try and make 1 or 2 cubes for a map.
Then you will smile and see how easy it is.
And you will at once continue to finish the map.

If you read through this thread, you will see many tips and hints (post#1 is most important).

So it would be a nice contribution from you if you would make one map.
If you have the will and time you can of course make more...
The more experience you have the faster you will be.


ATTENTION:
Many times (in wide open areas) you need to make a scetch of the map area.
I collected all of my scetches and just made a snapshot of some of them.
So you can see how it is done the quickest way.
With scetches like these you will not make a mistake.

Thank you for your efforts and help creating more .ent files.

Kind regards,
Seven

[DaniOcampo1992]

ROFL I used to draw the maps first as well!

And that's right, it's too easy.. That's why I can do it..

[Cobalt]

I stumbled on the E4M1 ent file I think you did. There dont seem to be any rain near the RL....unless I dl an old version?

I see almost nobody is interested anymore on the .ent files.. The ep4 files I did has just 3 downloads..
Or is it or my work is enough shitty to reject.. xD

[DaniOcampo1992]

The RL? Sorry but what's that?

[gdiddy62]

RL=rocket launcher

[Seven]

Hello Dani,

Cobalt speaks about multiplayer.
The rocket launcher is placed at 1184/1400/352
In single player the nailgun is placed there.

Unfortunately Cobalt is right, the roof cutout has no rain there.