Updated q3map2 manual?

(hummer) #1

Heh… I feel like I’m asking a lot since Y has already given us q3map2…

But, is there an updated manual anywhere for q3map2? I’m used to digging through technical manuals and figuring stuff out, and I feel bad asking someone everytime I have a question, and lurking only does so much good :slight_smile: The manual I keep looking at seems to be missing a lot…

Documentation is always good :slight_smile:

(chavo_one) #2

I’ve found that ydnar’s entire site is one giant invaluable yet unorganized manual. (I mean that in a loving way :smiley: ) Here’s a tip that I use daily to find q3map2 info. It takes advantage of the google search engine.

Let’s say you want to learn all about the directive q3map_shadeangle. Well, I would type the following query into google:

q3map_shadeangle site:www.shaderlab.com

This will return all references to that topic on ydnar’s site. He has pages of IRC (I’m guessing) conversations he’s had with others that contain a lot of good information. If you search there, and search here, and are still confused, then I say, by all means, ask away!

(Hybridesque) #3

I’ve been working on a Q3Map2 Tutorial for a couple of weeks now, trudging out the useful stuff from ydnar’s notes section.

It’s currently up at http://www30.brinkster.com/dfsass/dev/q3map2tut.htm. I’m usually updating it with something or another… and I’m working on the 2nd part of my tutorial, with relation to foghull, cel shading and some entity keys.

Later,
|HSO|Hybridesque.

(hummer) #4

Good stuff right there… keep up the good work :slight_smile:

(Hybridesque) #5

Updated the tutorial with a little bit more bits, regarding radiosity and editorimages in combination.

|HSO|Hybridesque.

(Hybridesque) #6

I had left the tutorial alone for some time over the summer. However, I’m hooking with RabidCow{TRIAD} to add some new material to the tutorial.

Hopefully it won’t take too long.

|HSO|Hybridesque.

(megaman) #7

A tutorial is not what most people want, tho - i myself am very happy with the form the orig q3map2manual had - just that its outdated :confused:

(Hybridesque) #8

Well, at least someone is trying to keep up to date with what ydnar is implementing in q3map2. Unfortunately ydnar doesn’t keep the manual up to date, so I’m stepping up to the plate with some help.

|HSO|Hybridesque.

(Hybridesque) #9

I’ve started to update the Q3Map2 Tutorial, it’s hosted at www.hsoclan.net in the HSO Development section.

There will be a fair bit of information and advice to come there. :slight_smile:

|HSO|Hybridesque.