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January: Its Dungeons Or Bust Time!
NewsIt's Dungeons Or Bust Time -- The goal is that by the end of February to have a full-fledged "Dungeon Experience" mod completed and to support this a...
The Christmas Schedule - Automated Dungeon Maker - Radar - Invaders
News 2 commentsDungeons and "Shambler Invaders" are on the way before Christmas. But first, CSQC Flashlight with Radar/Compass/Secret Finder.
October Lab Report
NewsNew Zircon version with "eq 2 + 2" or "eq cos(1)", "traceline" command, improved console pasting.
Fangorn Beach Prototype - Quake 1 SP
News 11 commentsFangorn Beach Prototype is terrain map with heavy trees and vegetation.
Mountain Terrain Test 1 - Open Source Quake 1 SP
News 5 commentsMountain Terrain Test 1 (Q1SP) illustrates use of techniques for vegetation and terrain blending and other methods for use in J.A.C.K. or TrenchBroom...
#59: MD3 Tags For Quake 1 .MDL (Backpacks, etc.)
NewsZircon Beta Release #59 features MD3 attachment for Quake 1 models (.mdl) via picking a triangle, meaning backpacks and other gear may be easily attached...
Upgraded Q3 Map Compiler And Q3 Map Topics For Quake Maps
NewsA discussion of Q3 map format issues related to making Quake 1 maps and mods using the Quake 3 map format.
"Baker UI" - The Road To An Elite User Interface
News 4 commentsA discussion of optional user interface capability and the road to come for Zircon.
Rain/Sprinklers - DarkPlaces Materials Test Map By GremlinForester
NewsRain and sprinkers effects in a materials test map showcasing some material effects that are possible in the DarkPlaces engine. Download the map (.pk3...
Zircon Release 44 - More Effects/Video/Linux/User Interface - Much More To Come
NewsZircon #44 has improved video cutscene support, a graphical mouse-driven menu with screenshots for load games, new graphical effect capabilities (and...
2024 Quake Omega Effects Challenge Series #1 of 20
News2024 Quake Omega Effects Challenge Series #1 of 20 is the Intermap Travel Demo now available for download.
Zero Ping Movement Version 1 (Quake Re-Release Support Improved)
News 2 commentsDiscussion of Zero Ping Movement Version 1 -- this is a movement mode available in Zircon that allows smooth gameplay with incredibly bad connections...
December Lab Report #12 of 12 - Journey Onward
NewsThe Year Of Our Lord 2024. A discussion of probable upcoming topics. The age of engine stabilization has come to a close, a shift towards using the engine...
December Lab Report #11 of 12 - The Future, Embracing The Past
News 4 commentsZircon now supports protocol 666 and 999, giving it the ability to play demos recorded in Quakespasm, connect to a Quakespasm coop game or host a game...
November Lab Report #10 of 12 - Making .obj maps / Blender
News 2 commentsA discussion of making obj maps in Blender for use in Zircon and DarkPlaces, and a discussion about physics.
November Lab Report #9 of 12 - Zircon Beta #1
News 4 commentsForged from DarkPlaces Beta, twice as fast as classic DarkPlaces, Zircon Beta Release #1 has 100% of all Zircon features plus new features. Zircon Beta...
October Lab Report #8 of 12 - The Battle of DarkPlaces Beta Has Begun
NewsThe Battle of DarkPlaces Beta Has Begun. DarkPlaces Beta -- it is twice as fast as classic DarkPlaces with many improvements. Zircon is based on classic...
October Lab Report #7 of 12 - Compiling Android, Windows
NewsHow to compile for Android, including the debugging methods I use. How to compile current Zircon for Windows.
October Lab Report #6 of 12
News 3 commentsZircon now has a Mac and Android build, as polished as possible. A discussion of some long time "DarkPlaces demons" defeated in the latest version of...
September Lab Report #5 of 12
News 1 commentDiscussion of DarkPlaces alternate source codes, Q3 mapping topics like infinite background, DarkPlaces "recall" CTRL-R.
August Lab Report #4 of 12
News 3 commentsLooking at water rendering methods and experiments with monsterclip and r_fakelight 2 plus a quick look at autosprite2.
August Lab Report #3 of 12
NewsSpotlights explored in detail including all the "too much information" needed to create one. And a discussion of func_video_text.
August Lab Report #2 of 12
News 2 commentsMaking impossible geometry, the Pac-Man machine and exploring rendering of 2D and the rendering of "2D" in 3D space.
August Lab Report #1 of 12
News 2 commentsAtmopheric lighting experiments and a discussion of coronas and shaders, including how they work and limitations.
How To Test Replacement Textures In DarkPlaces
Textures TutorialThis shows how to test a replacement texture in DarkPlaces and how to clear it to normal.
Upscaling Monster Skins, Map Textures
NewsAI upscaling has been an invaluable tool for helping older games like Quake put a facelift on the original skins and textures.
DarkPlaces/Zircon How To Record A Demo
Mapping/Technical TutorialThis is how to record a demo in DarkPlaces or Zircon.
Visual Guide To Engine Changes
Design/Concepts TutorialHere is a visual guide of Zircon modifications. Zircon engine is DarkPlaces with user-interface changes (mouse driven menu, ..). Perhaps some/many/all...
Quake3_Quake1 Playable Single Player Demo Release
NewsQuake3_Quake1 playable single player demo available:This Quake 1 single player mod makes DarkPlaces / Zircon feature available for mapping with a QuakeC...
48 Hour Countdown Starts Now ...
NewsSomething new comes this way within 48 hours or less. There will be a few demonstration singleplayer maps showcasing capabilities.The 2 flagship maps...
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