Quake 4^TM Mods For Dummies^®

by Erik Guilfoyle

• ISBN13: 9780470072608
• ISBN10: 0470072601
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2006-10-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Create your own levels and game mods Build single- and multi-player levels, add scripts, and share your mods Ever wonder what Quake 4 would be like if it included that especially cool weapon you dreamed up? Here's the fun and easy way? to find out. Start by creating a basic level, and then discover how to include your own weapons and effects, change colors, add textures, and send your creations out into the world. Everything you need to get started -- * Adobe? Photoshop? Elements tryout version * WinZip? evaluation version * The Compressonator and NormalGapGenerator by ATI Technologies, Inc. * Sample tools, textures, and examples from the book * For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix. Discover how to * Work with various modding tools * Develop a map * Alter user interfaces * Paint and decorate your level * Script advanced actions * Distribute your creations online

Table of Contents

Introduction

The ABCs of Modding

Modifying the Game

Getting Familiar with Modding Tools and Techniques

Breaking Down the Game

Making Your Own Maps

Getting Set Up for Mapping

Creating Your First Game Map

Decorating the Scene

Adding Lights and a Player

Putting the Pieces Together

Expanding Your Creation

Expanding Your Map with Additions

Building with Optimization in Mind

Heading to the Great Outdoors

Adding a Few Details

Playing Alone or with Someone Else

Going Beyond the Basics

Scripting Advanced Actions

Creating Custom Textures

Gaming with GUIs

Separating Your Files

Re-Skinning the Models

Showing the World

The Part of Tens

Ten Great Tips and Tricks

Ten Great Mods

Appendix

Index

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