updates in dxx-readme.txt and dxx-compile.txt

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@ -10,18 +10,18 @@ To compile you´ll need:
Building with SCons:
* open SConstruct and change D1XDATAPATH to specify where the DESCENT data files are located
* run "scons" with desired command-line options (see "scons -h" for complete list of options)
* place the binary wherever you want to have it
* copy your data files to the desired path you specified in "SConstruct" on D1XDATAPATH (see dxx-readme.txt for more information)
* 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/d1x-rebirth)
Building with make: [not supported anymore!!! Please use SCons or fix on your own :)]
Building with make:
*** [OBSOLETE!!! Please use SCons or fix on your own :)] ***
* edit the "config" file and specify the output directory and the platform you´re running
* edit the appropriate "config.linux" "config.mingw" or "config.other" file to chenge the options
* run "make"
* place the binary wherever you want to have it
* copy your data files to the desired path you specified in "config" on DESCENT_DATA_PATH (see dxx-readme.txt for more information)
* copy your data files to the desired path you specified in "config" on DESCENT_DATA_PATH
If you run into any problems do not hesitate to contact me.
eMail is: zico@unixboard.de

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@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
- - - - ~ ] The D1X Rebirth [ ~ - - - -
- - - - ~ ] [ ~ - - - -
- - - - ~ ] --------- [ ~ - - - -
________// Codename: __________v0.42
'Zaphod' //
________// Codename: _______v0.50
'Overdrive' //
http://www.dxx-rebirth.de
@ -64,9 +64,8 @@ NOTE: These files need to be patched to version 1.4a.
Linux: see dxx-compile.txt
If you wish to add some extra levels like "Levels of the world" copy them
to this directory, too.
[NOTE: if you compiled the source, copy the files to your data directory you
selected]
to this directory, too. for Linux everything should be copied to the
Sharepath.
If you want to create Shortcurts to D1X on your Desktop and/or WM
there is a wonderful icon stored in this directory.
@ -78,13 +77,9 @@ http://www.dxx-rebirth.de]
The windows package contains a set of HiRes fonts and briefing pictures
D1X-Rebirth will use. If you don't want them, delete them, move them to
another directory, or whatever you want.
[NOTE: if you compiled the source you need to download these HiRes sets from
[NOTE: for the source you need to download these HiRes sets from
http://www.dxx-rebirth.de and store them into your data path]
WARNING:
IF YOU UPDATE FROM v0.31 OR OLDER RESET YOUR RESOLUTION AND CONTROLS IN THE
MENUS. OTHERWISE THE GAME MAY CRASH!
3. Running the game
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
@ -98,10 +93,6 @@ select whatever you want to use.
You can also apply these options in a shortcut, a small shellscript [linux]
or by starting it in a terminal [linux] or command line [windows].
Be aware that all your configuration data, savegames and recorded demos will be
stored (and loaded) in the directory from where you start the game. So you
should make sure you have write permissions in this directory [linux].
4. Known Issues
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
@ -141,17 +132,6 @@ Solution: To enable a mouselook styl control tye as you know it from other
oter players which do not use mouselook it will not work in a
multiplayer game.
Problem: D1X runs a little bit choppy. No matter if bilinear (gl_mipmap) or
trilinear (gl_trilinear).
Reason: D1X with activated open-gl runs on most systems at its best, but not
at all PCs. There could be a problem with thee refresh rate.
Solution: To check that out try the following two options in the d1x.ini and
that values:
-maxfps 80
-gl_refresh 60
It may also be useful to play around with these settings.
[Thanks for this hint go to SNIPER]
Problem: [WINDOWS] My joystick is not recognized by the game.
Reason: Probably you have more than one Joystick but only one connected now.
Solution: Go to control center -> gamecontroller. There set your joystick as
@ -234,6 +214,8 @@ More thanks:
* The guys at http://www.unixboard.de for technical assistance
* Maystorm for technical assistance and endless hours of BETA-testing
* Sniper of http://www.descentforum.de for windows BETA-testing
* Escorter for bug reports, BETA testing and much more
* Matt for his work and technical assistance
* Everyone who helps to let this project live on
* Novacron for allowing me t use his icons and everyone at
http://www.planetdescent.com