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Hey there, I've been making a map for a few months now, and am finishing up with polish before I can pass it off for critique. One thing I want to fix is making it so that an instance of the model the_hammer_small1.lwo can highlight when frobbed, as the goal of my map is to steal this particular item. I understand that this particular model wasn't intended as a loot item (as I had to make it an atdm:loot_broach entity), but I figured getting a highlight wouldn't be too much work. Several hours later, I'm ready to pull my hair out. I've managed to make a .mtr file: sk/the_hammer_small_highlight { metal diffusemap models/darkmod/props/textures/thehammer_small_bronze_d_ed { if ( parm11 > 0 ) blend add map models/darkmod/props/textures/thehammer_small_bronze_d_ed rgb 0.15 * parm11 } } As well as a .skin file, which is showing up in DarkRadiant: skin small_hammer_highlight { model models/darkmod/decorative/statues/the_hammer_small1.lwo sk/the_hammer_small_highlight models/darkmod/props/textures/thehammer_small_bronze_d_ed } However, the texture used in editor and the game isn't the bronze texture that I've specified, which makes me believe there's an issue with the .mtr file, either in its being read, or its syntax. Would someone be able to explain to me how to get this working? Much appreciated!

I assume thus must have been discussed before, what was the outcome? Is it as simple as saving in a better or other file format, that wont have any adverse effects? The DDS folder uncompressed sits at 1GB and the Textures folder is at 1.9GB and the models folder Im guessing at around 500mb.

So how do you fade one texture into another? Say grass into dirt, like on the edge of a dirt track. On my map, I have a driveway for carts etc, and it needs some cart tracks (patches) and grass humps (patches) and textures blending the two together. Is there a way to do this that is also clipped? Thx Neon

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I have a material with a scrolling texture. I have a particle effect. At present the texture scrolls across all the particles in unison but I need to offset the texture randomly on a per particle basis. I thought shaderparms would be the solution here but it appears they are only applicable on a per entity basis. I tried looking through the source code to be sure but I don't see anything specific to particles that would help. This experiment also happens to use a vertex/fragment program. I bring this up because if shaderparms are not an option perhaps there is some vertex or fragment properties I can use to derive a static value unique to each particle?

Hi all, me again Now that I've learned how to take screenies on DM (thanks to Aluminumhaste) I wanted to post one that I took but I got an error saying that the image ext that I used was not allowed in these forums, It was .jpg so I changed it to .png and I got the same error again. They're on Photobucket.

Hi, i supose that the collision texture work like a invisible wall. My question is if this especial texture have some property to do damage whe on contact with it. Thanks JG

Can someone remind me if we have a ewiki entry on how to do this..? I am looking to make a bklue version of our glass texture. - textures/darkmod/glass/clear ta.

Hi, I need to know what the code is to use Spoiler Tags. I am using my tablet and I don't have the options to use anything, like spoiler tags, quote tags, text changes etc. Thanks

I'm wondering if anyone ever checks new posts in the Fan Missions Forums? I've posted 4 questions asking for help for 4 different missions that I can't finish because I"m stuck, and I don't get any help. I posted a question this morning so I don't expect an answer right away for that one. Its frustrating because I would like to finish them. I've read through the posts for each mission and I'm not getting anything from them. If there's someone who could help me I'd really appreciate it. Thanks I guess I'm spoiled from the TTLG forums.

@Springheel/Melan I have uploaded the pack to mega, could you guys when you get a minute have a look through and let me know which textures we can dump. - mega There are currently 83 unique textures in there, so Im hoping we can reduce that number. I can then make a start on getting them added to svn etc. ta.

So I'm now getting back into adding models into TDM but the referred Compressionator from ATI doesn't work on my system. Is it an absolute must to run the diffuse as a DDS? Sadly I'm not having a lot of luck finding an application to handle this (since DDS seems to be an outdated format). I may try looking into some of the Photoshop extensions but are there any suggestions?