From d2f9d8970323a32d6a1162b278ec1fdbd95e7de2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zicodxx <> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:26:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] updates in dxx-readme.txt and dxx-compile.txt --- dxx-compile.txt | 10 +++++----- dxx-readme.txt | 32 +++++++------------------------- 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-) diff --git a/dxx-compile.txt b/dxx-compile.txt index ca6266cc5..d16e1bedc 100755 --- a/dxx-compile.txt +++ b/dxx-compile.txt @@ -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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/dxx-readme.txt b/dxx-readme.txt index 2c70bb30d..da720ce73 100755 --- a/dxx-readme.txt +++ b/dxx-readme.txt @@ -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