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#6962: Re: Question

by MAST3R on 11/11/2006 16:50, refers to #6961

how do i change it?

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#6963: Re: Question

by MeatROme on 11/11/2006 17:14, refers to #6962

use "notepad" or "wordpad".
keep backups!

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#6964: sound init failed (SDL_mixer): Could not open requested file

by thesraid on 11/11/2006 22:15

WHen I run the program as a non-root user on Linux I get the following error and no sound

"sound init failed (SDL_mixer): Could not open requested file"

Anybody know which file it refers to so I can setup the permissions correctly for sound.

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#6965: Bin folder not neaded in Cube or Sauer

by -Baxter- on 11/12/2006 05:01

this is a message to every one who for some reason the bat files dont work copy the bin folders contents and put it in the main cube or sauer folder then create a shortcut to the sauerbraten.exe or cube.exe and put this code in after the target directory -w1024 -h768 if you want 1024 by 768 but you can change the resolution to your preference this meens that you didnt need to have the .bat file I think

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#6966: Re: Bin folder not neaded in Cube or Sauer

by Passa on 11/12/2006 05:32, refers to #6965

For organizational purposes its better to have a /bin directory, otherwise you'll have all those .dll files floating around.

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#6967: ..

by Max of S2D [Fr] on 11/12/2006 15:55

Maybe i'll be blamed if i ask that, but...

where could i download EDM ? :x

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#6968: graphical glitches

by maxiscool on 11/12/2006 18:37

hello, im running cube 2 and it works fine except that on some of the maps i get these grapical glitches, I dont know how to describe them, here is a screenshot of one

http://server2.uploadit.org/files/maxiscool-screenshot.jpg

does anyone know how to fix this?

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#6969: who's the best ???

by TERSOS on 11/12/2006 19:03

who\'s the best player in multiplayer??

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#6970: Re: graphical glitches

by Passa on 11/12/2006 21:32, refers to #6968

You'll need to tell us what graphics card you have etc.

For now, try updating your graphics card drivers.


Max of S2D: Don't bother, plus no-one can post a link to it here. Google it if you want it that badly, its page should show up.

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#6971: Hang on exit

by SheeEttin on 11/12/2006 21:54

So has anyone else had sauer hang on them when they attempt to exit the game?

In detail, I select quit, the cursor appears centered, everything stops in the game, and I can't do anything. Mouse or keyboard input is not accepted, and the window remains from sauer. In order to fix this, I have to press the reset button on my computer case.

Anyone know why this might occur, or if there's a way to fix it?

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#6972: Sauerbraten Total Conversion

by Evil_Muska (C2C Games) on 11/12/2006 22:01, refers to #6955

Hello, I am part of a dev team currently beginning work on a (currently unnamed) Total Conversion mod for Sauerbraten (might end up being standalone if possible), and I have a couple questions.

Does anybody know the max poly and tri count for models in Sauer, and is it possible to expand our models beyond this limit?

Also, can anyone point me in the direction of a tutorial that shows how to import models (such as those used as mapmodels, and those used for the hudguns) into the Sauer engine?

If you would like, you can join our forums at the following url....

http://z11.invisionfree.com/C2C_Games/index.php?showtopic=3&st=15

Thank you.

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#6973: ..

by makkE on 11/12/2006 22:44

Polycounts (triangles!):

For mapmodels, Iīd suggest not going above 500 or so (depending on the model of course). Say you have an important model you use once - okay you can use more polys (1000-1500 or so), but in such cases, be sure itīs in a well occluded space in the map.

The more frequently you want a mapmodel, less polys (a 1500 poly tree can work fine if itīs lone - donīt build a forst with it )...

Basically for mapmodels use md2 when possible, for any more complex models, especially those that use animation (hudguns, players) you should use md3.(coz md2 really sucks for animations and complex models)..md3 player models are handled just the same as q3 player models (only diffrence is the .cfg files) so any q3 tut should get you there.

An animated model shouldnīt go much above 1500 polys.

How much you go beyond those specs is basically decided by the minimum requirements you game is supposed to have.

Still, with md2 and md3 you canīt really apply "modern" polycounts (e.g. 3000 tris on a weapon or 5000 tris for a character).

As usual, try to get the best results with least polyīs/texture space.
Mapmodel max.: 500 (1500 if really needed in exeptional cases)
Chars and guns: 1500.

You might be able to go beyond that a bit, but not much. The more you do, the more slowdown youīll have to expect on slower machines.

Check this for further info:
http://cube.wikispaces.com/+Editing+guide

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#6974: Re: graphical glitches

by maxiscool on 11/12/2006 23:03, refers to #6970

I have a radeon 9600 XT. Ill try updating the drivers.

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#6975: Re: Hang on exit

by MeatROme on 11/13/2006 00:40, refers to #6971

I guess your using an ATI graphics-card, because IIRC there was some issue with SDL_Quit and those damn ATI drivers.
Try updating your drivers and use the search-function of this forum to maybe find old posts about this.

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#6976: Re: ..

by Aardappel_ on 11/13/2006 01:28, refers to #6973

makke, I recommend if you write up a nice explanation like that, type it up in the wiki and just make your post a link to it... that way you don't have to do it twice :)

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#6977: Looking for specific maps, also how to turn on HDR?

by Zamboro on 11/13/2006 02:59

In the screenshots section for Sauerbraten there are three shots that look spectacularly good:

http://sauerbraten.org/newerer/screenshot_878348.jpg

http://sauerbraten.org/newerer/screenshot_1758308.jpg

http://sauerbraten.org/newerer/screenshot_96727.jpg


However I have downloaded Sauerbraten and gone through every map, and I cannot find these areas anywhere. Which maps are these screenshots from?

The other thing is, When I use the menu I can\'t seem to change anything. I select stuff and hit enter, which just pushes me back out of the menu one layer. What is the \"select\" key? I want to know so I can turn on HDR lighting in the menu.

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#6978: sell game

by noobiee on 11/13/2006 03:20

if a create a game, can i sell it???

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#6979: Re: Looking for specific maps, also how to turn on HDR?

by c0rdawg on 11/13/2006 03:43, refers to #6977

The first 2 screenshots are for a map that hasn't been released yet, but the 3rd screenshot is from one of the single player maps, i think its the 2nd or 3rd one...

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#6980: Need some help

by maxpower on 11/13/2006 04:41

Ok i want to make a game using Cube. I need help making models for it tho anyone want to help

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#6981: Re: Need some help

by Zamboro on 11/13/2006 05:45, refers to #6980

I will eat my hat if this project ever actually goes anywhere.

Why does every kid think he can make his own game without actually knowing even basic game creation skills?

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