From 17eaa07775b477936b66f3e367b5fa6a7da8b205 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zicodxx <> Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:43:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] improvements on dxx-readme's --- dxx-changelog.txt | 1 + dxx-compile.txt | 17 +++++++++++++++-- dxx-readme.txt | 30 ++++++------------------------ 3 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-) diff --git a/dxx-changelog.txt b/dxx-changelog.txt index 265b3438f..167b21ed1 100755 --- a/dxx-changelog.txt +++ b/dxx-changelog.txt @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ D2X-Rebirth Changelog 20070126 -------- main/credits.c: improved credits scrolling - not that smooth anymore, but less CPU intense +dxx-readme.txt, dxx-compile.txt: improvements on dxx-readme's 20070125 -------- diff --git a/dxx-compile.txt b/dxx-compile.txt index d2c9a60f6..48d11183d 100755 --- a/dxx-compile.txt +++ b/dxx-compile.txt @@ -1,8 +1,20 @@ This file describes how to compile D2X-Rebirth from source. -D2X needs SDL, GLU (optionally) and PhysicsFS. -You can download PhysicsFS it from: http://icculus.org/physfs/ or http://www.dxx-rebirth.de +-gcc/g++ +-mingw [windows] +-nasm (optional, for sdl-build) +-sdl(-devel) +-GLU/GL +-scons (recommended) +-PhysFS +Building with SCons: +* run "scons" with desired command-line options (see "scons -h" for complete list of options) +* you may want to run "scons install" to install the binary after it's build +* copy your data files to the SHAREPATH (default: /usr/local/share/games/d2x-rebirth) + + +Building with make: * run ./autogen.sh * run ./configure. Use '--help' for more information and parameters. * You also should use '--with-opengl' to compile the OpenGL build (recommended) @@ -15,3 +27,4 @@ You can download PhysicsFS it from: http://icculus.org/physfs/ or http://www.dxx If you run into any problems do not hesitate to contact me. eMail is: zico@unixboard.de +You can also use the DXX-Forum located on http://dxx-rebirth.de/ diff --git a/dxx-readme.txt b/dxx-readme.txt index cbfddd3ab..4572927f7 100755 --- a/dxx-readme.txt +++ b/dxx-readme.txt @@ -82,12 +82,12 @@ intro-h.mvl and/or intro-l.mvl other-h.mvl and/or other-l.mvl robots-h.mvl and/or robots-l.mvl -They can go in a different directory, but you have to use the -hogdir option (D2X will read options from the d2x.ini file as well as the command line). Also, you can use -userdir to change where it puts the player files, saved games etc. Note that it will also put screenshots in here if using PrintScreen. - +They can go in a different directory, but you have to use the -hogdir option (D2X will read options from the d2x.ini file as well as the command line). Also, you can use -userdir to change where it puts the player files, saved games etc. Note that it will also put screenshots in here if using PrintScreen. + Linux: Please consider dxx-compile.txt. In linux, all filenames must be in _lower case_. It's important. - + Mac OS 9: The d2x.ini that's used is inside the package. Control-click 'd2x-rebirth' and choose 'Show Package Contents'. It's in Contents:MacOSClassic. The userdir could be set to "Macintosh HD:System Folder:Preferences:D2X" (no quotes), with your hard disk name in place of "Macintosh HD". If Multiple Users is enabled, this would be different: "~:Preferences:D2X" or something. @@ -99,11 +99,6 @@ Vertigo Series: To play the Vertigo missions, copy the following files to the current directory [NOTE: for source - the data directory, you know]: -arcan01b.pcx -arcan02b.pcx -arcan03b.pcx -arcan04b.pcx -arcan05b.pcx d2x-h.mvl and/or d2x-l.mvl hoard.ham (if you want to use HOARD) @@ -151,19 +146,6 @@ Reason: The D2X Redbook only works with an analog signal. Solution: Make sure you have connected a audio cable from your CD drive to your soundcard. -Problem: The game crashes while loading a personal level (RL2 file). -Reason: No Bug in D2X. Linux reads input case sensitive. RL2 file description - in MN2 file has the wrong letter case. -Solution: If you look in the MN2 file of your level you will find the name of - the RL2 file. This string should exactly named as the RL2 file - itself. -Example: * In MYLEVEL.MN2 - 'MyLevel.RL2'. RL2 file is named 'mylevel.RL2'. - This won't work. - * In MYLEVEL.MN2 - 'MYLEVEL.RL2'. RL2 file is named 'MYLEVEL.RL2'. - This will work. - (NOTE: there is also a small shell script for download, that may help - you correcting your addon levels) - Problem: D2X doesn't look better than the DOS version. Where are the GL FX? Reason: You just don't have activated them. Solution: Use the option '-gl_mipmap' or '-gl_trilinear' to activate @@ -189,9 +171,9 @@ Reason: Probably you have more than one Joystick but only one connected now. Solution: Go to control center -> gamecontroller. There set your joystick as "preferred device". -I'll try to find better solutions for these problems listed above if possible. -If you find a new bug or a better workaround/fix for any existing problem, please -submit it to zico@unixboard.de. +If you find a new bug or a better workaround/fix for any existing problem or if +you have a wish for a new feature, please submit it to zico@unixboard.de or +create a thread in the DXX-Forum located on http://www.dxx-rebirth.de/ 5. LEGAL STUFF