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Nov 30th, 2001, 03:54 PM
Sastraxi

Here's a bit of code that I believe could help:

Code:

<HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Smooth Scrolling</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY ONLOAD="VBScript:Window.SetInterval(updScroll(), 50)"><DIV ID="list" STYLE="Position:absolute;top:50;width:10%"> <A HREF="bla"><P>Blabla</P></A><BR> <A HREF="bla2"><P>Blabla2</P></A><BR> <A HREF="bla3"><P>Blabla3</P></A> </DIV>  </BODY> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="VBScript">  </SCRIPT> </HTML>

It'll refresh it 20 times every second, enjoy :D
Nov 30th, 2001, 03:59 PM
Sastraxi

Okay, that code didn't work. Here's updated code:

Code:

<HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE>Smooth Scrolling</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY ONLOAD="VBScript:Call Window.SetInterval('updScroll()', 20)"> <DIV ID="list" STYLE="Position:absolute;top:50;width:10%"> <A HREF="bla"><P>Blabla</P></A><BR> <A HREF="bla2"><P>Blabla2</P></A><BR> <A HREF="bla3"><P>Blabla3</P></A> </DIV>  A<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <HR> <BR> <HR> <BR> <BR> <HR> <BR> <HR> AHAHAHAHHAHA! </BODY> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="VBScript">  </SCRIPT> </HTML>
Nov 30th, 2001, 04:14 PM
rEaL iGoR

In my FormLoad() - Sub, I write what you wrote:

Call Window.SetInterval('updScroll()', 20)

However, it's a syntax error..:(
Nov 30th, 2001, 04:20 PM
rEaL iGoR

Ok, never mind, I just skip the parenthesis. Now, it's better, but still buggy. And...yes, I've changed the value 20 to 1.
Nov 30th, 2001, 05:08 PM
rEaL iGoR

What does this mean?

Code:

Error: Type mismatch: '[string:"50px"]'
Nov 30th, 2001, 05:15 PM

Well, guys, I have some bad news.

If you havent heard, Excite is going bankrupt. Unfortunatly, the company that provides cable services and equipment to my ISP is Excite. As far as I know, my ISP was in court today, and the Judge has one of two rulings to give. The first, to shut down all cable services immediately, and the second is to remain in service until everyone finds a replacement. So, if I suddenly vanish, that's what happend =(.

Sas, wheres my mockup? =).

Z.
Nov 30th, 2001, 06:21 PM
Sastraxi

I'm working on it believe me! I just haven't found the time! An assignment popped up on Thursday and I haven't gotten time to do it today [yet]. I've been playing CStrike! :)
Nov 30th, 2001, 08:37 PM

Ewww. CStrike is nasty =). TFC is a real man's game (what kind of crap sniper rifle doesnt shoot straight?!) =).

Z.
Nov 30th, 2001, 11:24 PM

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Well, I have a new screenshot for you guys, or the particle system in action. Please disregard the frames per second, as we all know that my card is crap =).

Now, some info. This is the fire effect. At only 150 particles, it is a fairly modest system =). As you can see, even a modest system can give a beautiful result.

This may be the last screen shot you will all get before the demo is in your hands, so, enjoy! =).

http://www.vbforums.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=676990

Z.
Dec 1st, 2001, 08:06 AM
PsyVision

Nice piccy :D
Dec 1st, 2001, 10:32 AM
Sastraxi

That's very, very nice!
Dec 1st, 2001, 07:35 PM
rEaL iGoR

Zaei. That pic is beautiful!

BUT

TFC Suck ass, Counter Strike rules! Who ever survives 3 shots from a sniper rifle? And tell me a sniper rifle which is that precise!
Dec 1st, 2001, 08:08 PM

Thanks =). Though I've managed to destroy it already =). Trying to get it to run faster.

People can survive 1 from the AWP (and still run around), two from a scout, and 5 or 6 from the g3. Besides, why would movement throw off aim (from the crosshair center)? If you want to make it realistic, make the crosshair move =). Sorry, Id rather take not realistic over wannabe realistic anyday =).

Anyway, it annoys me when i put my crosshairs on someone's face, im ducking, no one is moving, and I still miss. >=(

Z.

[edit]
Terrorists dont charge, and counter terrorist's dont miss. These are facts =).
Dec 1st, 2001, 10:48 PM
Sastraxi

Anyways, I'm moving this post out of the grasp of Half-Life. :)

Can we see a shot of it from where the player's viewpoint will be?
Dec 1st, 2001, 11:34 PM

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This should do it. Its the same fire system, except there are 4 of them =).

http://www.vbforums.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=678179

Z.
Dec 2nd, 2001, 04:37 AM
PsyVision

Zaei thats looking fine !

Can ya make a barbecue ? :D
Dec 2nd, 2001, 04:56 AM
rEaL iGoR

Zaei will you make all the spells with your engine? Like lightningbolts, fireballs, healing animation etc?
Dec 2nd, 2001, 03:01 PM
Sastraxi

Should be nice. Is there any way to add smoke to the top of that? That, I think, would look nifty.
Dec 2nd, 2001, 03:03 PM
Sastraxi

Oh and also, is that terrain sloped or flat? If sloped, how many gridpoints are there?
Dec 2nd, 2001, 07:05 PM

Probably, Igor. I might add a way to script systems with DScript.

I could add a smoke PSystem on top of the fire. And the terrain in the images is flat, though it is, i think, 400 triangles. I am getting an idea that 3D terrain might not be all that important, once trees, bushes, and grass is implemented. I will still build it into the engine, but we will see =).

I am going to add the option to attach a particle system to an object. So we can have real time torches, etc.

Psy: I am sorry if you, or any of your team members took any offense at my comments on your new project. I just say it like I see it =).

Z.
Dec 2nd, 2001, 07:23 PM
Sastraxi

We'd need it for advantages such as shooting at units coming up hills, movement boni and disadvantages, etc. Also, it's a key factor on determining if units can simply wade through the water or if they have to get a ride on a boat. Also small water depths slows ships down, etc. Maybe underwater it wont have to be rendered, but it'll still have to be there.
Dec 2nd, 2001, 07:41 PM

Alrighty. =).

Z.
Dec 3rd, 2001, 08:37 AM

Lightning... Maybe I will do lightning with a particle system... =).

Tonight, I will either implement static model loading, or something that is secret =). If I choose models, I will try to get some picking code done too.

Z.
Dec 3rd, 2001, 11:24 AM
PsyVision

Dont worry Zaei.
Dec 3rd, 2001, 04:38 PM
Sastraxi

Ah, something secret! I'm emailing you right now- Secret too :p
Dec 3rd, 2001, 05:10 PM
PsyVision

To whom ??

Why's did ya tel us man coz then like we all wanna know what it is ?
Dec 3rd, 2001, 05:15 PM
PsyVision

Ah, i getcha :D

Cheers Sas ! :cool:
Dec 3rd, 2001, 06:42 PM
Sastraxi

Zaei, we'll also need some sort of model anchoring. For example, we have the horse model and we want to put a unit on it. So, we anchor the person in place on the horse, in the position we want. I think the easiest way would be to actually attach the person onto the horse when he starts to mount.
Dec 3rd, 2001, 07:34 PM

That will be done with bones. If you attach a bone to the back of the horse, that sticks up, then attach the rider's root bone to the extra horses bone, the rider will move with the horse.

Z.
Dec 3rd, 2001, 10:39 PM

I love Particle Systems. I decided to work on the secret tonight, as model loading will require me to write a new model format. I am unwilling to give the model sub-system direct access to a Direct3D device, which rules out using the D3DX model loading functions. It should be a fairly simple task (easier, I should think, then the package system).

Oh, and as to the secret... think Nox =).

Z.
Dec 3rd, 2001, 10:41 PM
Sastraxi

Sure.... :confused:

*wonders what Nox is*
Dec 3rd, 2001, 10:44 PM
Sastraxi

Oooh! You're doing a spell effect aren't ye matey :)
Dec 4th, 2001, 07:32 AM

Better =). Youll all see it when the demo is released (you sooner, probably, Sas =P).

Z.
Dec 4th, 2001, 04:01 PM

Well, I fixed a hidden memory bug, that slowly reduced frame rates. So, I am going to post this here for future reference (at least for me)

CREATE AND DELETE MATRICES EVENLY!!!

Thank you. The problem was that I was creating a few matrices every frame, and not deleting them. This isnt a technical memory leak, as they were all being deleted at final cleanup, but every frame I was having to resize the matrix Vector, which was slowing me down. Everything is fixed now, So I am happy =).

Z.
Dec 4th, 2001, 04:41 PM
Sastraxi

Zaei.... your avatar!!!! AAArgh!
Dec 4th, 2001, 04:49 PM

Isnt it just the cutest thing you've ever seen? =P.

Z.
Dec 4th, 2001, 04:59 PM
Sastraxi

Have a look at mine :)
Dec 4th, 2001, 05:00 PM
PsyVision

NO !
Dec 4th, 2001, 05:10 PM
PsyVision

DAMN

I said NO to zaei's post, not sas !
Dec 4th, 2001, 05:56 PM
Sastraxi

lol scary huh? Mine's good :)
Dec 4th, 2001, 06:21 PM

Mines good too =).

Z.
Dec 4th, 2001, 09:49 PM

Well, i know that that bug is fixed... I accidently left it going while i was napping... and not even a bit of lowered frame rates in sight after a few hours.

Z.
Dec 4th, 2001, 11:08 PM
Sastraxi

Yay! Do you have a screen of fire & smoke? Also, is there a way you can present a textured model of something yet? If there is, I have a WRL file I'd like you to d/l (the church!)
Dec 4th, 2001, 11:25 PM
Sastraxi

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Okay, here is a little preview of the new website:

It's nice and blue :)
Dec 5th, 2001, 07:31 AM

::stamp:: [APPROVE] =). Nice job Sas!

As to the model thing, I have to write up a model format. I will try to get that started tonight.

Z.
Dec 5th, 2001, 08:22 AM
Sastraxi

If you look at the first part of my Model post you'll find something much easier for you to do :)
Dec 5th, 2001, 08:26 AM

No, no smoke, beyond what I already have (the white stuff that comes from the fire =). Particle systems are too fun, so I have to drop them for a while =).

Z.
Dec 5th, 2001, 11:21 AM
PsyVision

I think the design of the new site is 1/2 good and 1/2 bad. The top half with the different sections on is nice. The colours are good and so is the way theyre put together. I dont like the bit with MOD development etc. It looks too big and chunky i think.
Dec 5th, 2001, 03:48 PM
Sastraxi

I was thinking of maybe having another curve go into the second section. Here, let me "dish" it out.
Dec 5th, 2001, 10:26 PM

I implemeted Index Buffers today, Havnt tested a thing. Same usage as VertexBuffers, and all of that. It was a requirement for models =). Tomorrow, I will try to get models up and running.

Z.
Dec 5th, 2001, 11:07 PM
Sastraxi

For the smoke, why dont you:

Quote:

I could add a smoke PSystem on top of the fire.

??
Dec 6th, 2001, 07:33 AM

Cuz then the models wont get done for another week =). Like I said, particle systems are too fun, and I get stuck doing them. I delayed probably 2 hours last night before getting to work, because of them =). Let me finish the models, then I will get you your smoke =).

Z.
Dec 6th, 2001, 08:24 AM
Sastraxi

Oh very well :P
Dec 6th, 2001, 09:42 PM

Well, I've got the model loading code done. Dont ask if it works, I havent tested it yet =). I still have to write an exporter for our model format (this will be a console app that asks for vertex coordinates =). More updates to come!

Z.
Dec 6th, 2001, 09:57 PM
Sastraxi

Jorj seems to not have posted in the little while but I'll get in touch with him... in the meantime, when would he be useful again? How close are you to creating the scripts from Jorj's pseudo scripts (AoK style)?
Dec 6th, 2001, 10:18 PM

Should be soon. Once I get going on the actual game, Jorj will be required =). It's been great working with him so far.

Well, I have got a model export function inside the model class now, and tomorrow, I will write a program to export to our model format. Then I can test to see how it works. When that is done, all I have to do is behavior stuff for the demo, and then its release time. It will be done by Christmas.

Z.
Dec 6th, 2001, 11:20 PM
Jorj

Thanks, Zaei! Sorry for not posting, but I've been here... watching. I'm amazed by what everyone is doing. I'll be posting much more frequently from now on. Don't worry.
Dec 7th, 2001, 06:51 AM

I've noticed, thanks to the Nifty "Whos Browsing this forum" thing =). Anyway, itll be great to have you here.

Z.
Dec 7th, 2001, 01:29 PM
Sastraxi

Okay everyone - you see my signature, the text below the "Sastraxi" sign? Put that in all your stuff! It's

[b]Times of War GUI Alpha[/b] - Our Christmas Present to You!
Dec 7th, 2001, 02:27 PM

Ok =).

Z.

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