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What is AirMod?
AirMod is a open-source modification to FPS Creator. The goal is to serve as a library for other FPSC mods to use and allow consistent features that artists and scripters can use and know will work with many mods.

Is it meant to compete with EFX and Lemur?
No way! In fact, EFX [1.5+] is already sporting a slightly upgraded AirMod 0.5! AirMod is mean to be incoperated into other modifications, not to compete with them.

What kind of features does AirMod give modifications?
One feature is a huge improvement key to performance on low-end machines. AirMod gives source modders and easy solution for a timing system - as seen in EFX - which allows the game to base movement and animations off of a timer rather than the framerate. This means the game should behave the same at 20 fps and 200 fps!

For Programmers: Why should I use AirMod?
AirMod gives you access to universal features (few at the moment, but many sure to come!) that artists and scripters can take advantage of. By using AirMod features, artists and scriptors can be assured that their audience isn't limited to just those of a particular mod, but likely expanded to include other source mods. Errant AI is already planning AirMod support for his new weapons coming to the TGC store!

Downloads
http://airmod.googlepages.com/

User Manuals
AirMod User Manual [Version 0.6.0]: Download from TGC Forum (.RTF)

No screenshots at this time, as AirMod does not currently provide any graphical enhancements. Videos and a playable demo of some of the new features will be available later.

Changelog/FeatureList (Outdated)
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AIRMOD - FPSC Source Library
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Version: 0.5.0
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Change Log
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March 31st, 2008 - 0.5.0 - Initial Release
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*Timer Based System for nearly all aspects of game
--Stabalizes performance
--Allows for Un-capped framerate

*FPSC Bug Fixes
--Automatic Fire loop repeating bug fixed
--Weapon switch bug fixed
--Flak Scorch Bug Fix
--Other Minor Bug Fixes

*Alternate Weapon Drop
--EXPERIMENTAL STILL! MAY BE DROPPED IN LATER VERSION!
--Allows ODE to take over weapon in hand of characters
---when they die
*Fading EyeHud
--Damage hud now fades out instead of appearing/dis-
---apearing.

*Conical Spread Accuracy
--Weapons are deadly accurate at point-blank range,
---progressively less accurate at distance.

*New Gunspec Options
--[All options use normal FPSC behavior by default]
--Shotgun Reload (shotgun = X, 1 to enable)
--Burst Fire (burst = X, # of rounds per burst)
---MUST BE ON AUTOMATIC WEAPON
--Rate of Fire Changing (firerate = X, 12 default)
--Lazy Gun Feature
---[gunlagspeed = X] (Interoplation time between move-
----ment, example value: 14)
---[gunlagxmax] (Maximum movement on X-Axis, usually
----small value, IE: 2)
---[gunlagymax] (Same as above but for Y-Axis)

What will the next version of AirMod (0.7) focus on?
AirMod 0.7 will likely focus on new scripting commands and multiplayer features. If all goes well, multiplayer should have scriptable gamemodes and perhaps even multiple levels!

Have any more suggestions [within reason]? Lemme know!

AirMod logo provided by NightHawk

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OMG dude, this is just what I was wanting. And it comes with Lazygun too! Wow man, this is incredible. Just wait 'till EFX publishes with this!

EDIT:

You list the variables as "X", are there already defaults, or do you need to edit them with DB Pro. Or, ar ethey adjustable via scripting?

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wow this came out of now where!!

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[edit] I have no idea what I just said.

Let me try again lol.

So are you saying that you just did a crazy speed increase? (Much better I guess lol?)

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All those variables are for the gunspec.txt file for the weapon. So you get to edit them yourself Be default it is setup to act just like an FPSC weapon, so no lazy gun unless you put in the values.

I'll have the demo in a sec. You'll be able to test out all the new gun features with it. Did have a problem though - apparently appear2.fpi doesn't work right. I think it may be a problem with the timer system and will fix in the next release.


EDIT:

It will run the game at the same *speed* as it would at 30 fps. You won't get an actual performance boost (that will be the goal of a later version) but you won't walk around all slow and reload in slow-motion because of a low framerate

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Awesome, Airslide! And here I thought you had given up on modding.

The one and only,
~PlystirE~

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Ah I'm in love.

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If I had a ring I'd marry myself right now lol?

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Geez, man, you're sure getting a good crowd gathered. Makes me want to finish my little project faster so I can incorporate your additions into it.

I can only imagine what weapon lovers would say about mine.

Oh, and if you spoke to Urlforce about what I've been playin with, don't spoil the surprise.


The one and only,
~PlystirE~

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Yea, really, especially since it's been like 3 minutes since I started the thread

If you ever have something you'd like to be universal I'd love to take it

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Well a speed increase is the most important thing that FPSC needed. Honestly it's not even debatable.

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Ze demo is up

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So, can these be used as soon as it is installed? Or does it require a mod?

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You can rename the executable in the demo to FPSC-Game.exe and put that in the FPSC directory (backing up the orginal) if you want to use it, or wait until EFX 1.5 is released (or another mod incoperating it).

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So I replace this with the FPSC game, then I get timer based.

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You replace the FPSC game with this (little English correction )

And yes, you'll get uncapped FPS, timer system, and all the other fixes and additions listed in the changelog.

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Hmm... Sounds good.

Off-topic: Do you know the program Nighthawk used to make that logo?

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Photoshop

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WOOOOOOT! AWESOME-O!

(caps off)

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I'm about to test it here soon. I'm excited lol. I'll type down how my experiment goes as well.

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Then you should have gotten a room with yourself instead of posting here...

Been waiting for this,Airslide.
Thanks again.

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I was merely just stating how happy I was.

[edit]Sorry didn't see the readme

[edit2]Okay it's been a while since I've been really doing this stuff. I just read the readme like 5 times and it makes me feel like an idiot. I honestly just don't know what to put where

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If you just want to use the mod, take the exe from the demo download, name it FPSC-Game.exe, go to your FPSC directory, backup the old FPSC-Game.exe, and replace it with the new exe.

The Developer package is if you can compile the source code with DBP.

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Dang, can't get that program. lol.

(AKA, don't have enough money)

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Oh got ya. Thank you very much. I'll try that out then. Just in case I missed it, do I need v107 for this?

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Yes you do


The one and only,
~PlystirE~

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Nice job Airslide. Runs very smooth.

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Well, for some reason i'm getting no lighting, and on a large level i'm getting no reload sound, except for the last part of the sound.

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Okay downloaded it and tested it out. But since it's been so long since I've actually played an FPSC game I don't remember what 15fps is like. I'm averaging about 15fps still but it seems like I'm moving faster than I normally would be. Idk if that's how it works or not but it seems good.

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Ambience is stuck at 0 (technicallity with lightmaps, I think, blame Lee ) but I have no idea with that reload sound...weird...

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If this is integrated with EFX, I will go crazy Especially if EFX supports V2 (if there is ever source code released for it).

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Thanks man. Great Job. I'll let you know if I have any problems.

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Ok, I loaded the same map shown in my Construction Yard Showcase and tested game. The player kept jolting up and down and once I died, I tried to pick up a weapon and then used the mouse wheel and it crashed. The only error box that came up was the 'This app needs to close' box.

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BUG!

I get this error when opening an existing level:

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@The Toasty:

Usually when using a NEW engine, you should create a NEW level with that engine, and not try to load up a level that has been saved with a different one.


The one and only,
~PlystirE~

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Yeah, but, said level is part of the new game i'm making. It's a bit inconvenient when someone downloads the mod, declares that they are using it with their game, then it doesn't work.

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Usually you create the game when you already have everything needed. Jumping over to a different engine in mid-dev cycle is a bit rash if you ask me.

Oh, and Airslide... I got that... *thing*... working about 5 minutes ago. Omg, it's so much fun. I've been playing around with it more than I have been coding it, lol.


The one and only,
~PlystirE~

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Oh my god it works brilliantly!

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Got me there.

EDIT: Sorry, but i'm gonna stop using this until some of the bugs get fixed. In my opinion, it is far too buggy. Take a look at this screenshot. (attached)

Here's another bug for you to fix. When I kill an enemy, their weapon falls through the floor.

EDIT 2: Great, now I have to re-light all my levels.

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Well it was released like one day ago.. so give it a break please