Springheel 4645 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thought it would be a good idea to collate a useful list for new and old mappers alike and this post will update as we go. Abandoned works: Any WIP projects that were abandoned by the original author - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/12713-abandoned-works/ Darkradiant & Darkmod shortcut settings: Some example settings for new mappers - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/15152-darkradiant-and-darkmod-shortcut-folder-settings/ Darkradiant howto, must knows, tips and faqs - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/12558-usefull-important-editing-links/?do=findComment&comment=272581 Info for Beginners: Newbie DarkRadiant Questions - http://forums.thedar...iant-questions/ Dark Radient Must Know Basic Intro - http://wiki.thedarkm...now_Basic_Intro Editing Tips for Beginners - http://wiki.thedarkm...s_for_Beginners Editing FAQ (Troubleshooting & How-To) - http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Editing_FAQ_-_Troubleshooting_%26_How-To Sotha's excellent Mapping Tutorial series: http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18680-lets-map-tdm-with-sotha-the-bakery-job/ Springheel's New Mapper's Workshop: http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18945-tdm-new-mappers-workshop/ Inspiration: Collection of screenshots and images people have found online - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/11610-darkmod-inspiration-thread/ Mapping Resources: List of Voice actors available for voice recording - http://modetwo.net/d...6-voice-actors/ Lengthy collection of city reference pictures - http://modetwo.net/d...rence-pictures/ Collection of texture resource sites - http://modetwo.net/d...ture-resources/ Free Ambient Tracks - http://skeksisnetlabel.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/10-songs-for-free-download-vol-10-full-moon-over-noricum/ Mapping Tools: 3 useful tools for texture creation - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18581-must-have-tools-for-the-descerning-mapper/ Modular Building: What is Modular building - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/14832-modular-building-techniques/ Working example tutorial on modular building - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18680-lets-map-tdm-with-sotha-the-bakery-job/ Springheels new modular models - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18683-using-springheels-205-modules/ Some related mapper recipies - Easy Vaults - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/14859-easy-vault-recipe/?hl=%2Beasy+%2Brecipe Easy Outdoors - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/16159-easy-outdoors-recipe/?hl=%2Beasy+%2Brecipe Easy Caverns - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/14469-quick-caverns-recipe/?hl=recipe Easy Alert Ai - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/17157-easy-alert-ai-recipe/?hl=%2Beasy+%2Brecipe Easy Alert Ai Custom Behavour - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/17160-easy-alert-ai-custom-behavior-recipe/?hl=recipe Tutorials: Collection of video tutorials for DR - http://modetwo.net/d...in-darkradiant/ Using Lighting and detail effectively: - http://forums.thedar...l-and-lighting/ Voice Actors list: List of available voice actors - http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/12556-list-of-available-voice-actors/ Usefull Console commands: A list of console commands for testing in-game - http://wiki.thedarkm...Useful_Controls 1 Quote TDM Missions: A Score to Settle * A Reputation to Uphold * A New Job * A Matter of Hours Video Series: Springheel's Modules * Speedbuild Challenge * New Mappers Workshop * Building Traps Link to post Share on other sites
nbohr1more 2167 Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 Inspiration Threads: Collection of Image and Video "Inspiration" material: http://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/11610-darkmod-inspiration-thread/ Quote Please visit TDM's IndieDB site and help promote the mod: http://www.indiedb.com/mods/the-dark-mod (Yeah, shameless promotion... but traffic is traffic folks...) Link to post Share on other sites
demagogue 1265 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Newbie DarkRadiant Questions (thread): http://forums.thedar...iant-questions/ Dark Radient Must Know Basic Intro (wiki) http://wiki.thedarkm...now_Basic_Intro Editing Tips for Beginners (wiki) http://wiki.thedarkm...s_for_Beginners Editing FAQ (Troubleshooting & How-To) (wiki) http://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Editing_FAQ_-_Troubleshooting_%26_How-To Quote What do you see when you turn out the light? I can't tell you but I know that it's mine. Link to post Share on other sites
Skaruts 65 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Some links lead to a suspended account page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bikerdude 3741 Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Some links lead to a suspended account page.Fixed and updated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Destined 620 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Since this came up again today, I will add: Useful Console Commands for map testinghttp://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Console_Useful_Controls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bikerdude 3741 Posted December 30, 2016 Report Share Posted December 30, 2016 added to the OP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HMart 334 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Saw this today on twitter https://jesusfc.net/3d-news/free-pixar-tileable-textures/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bikerdude 3741 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Updated Op with Sotha's & Springheel's modular posts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sotha 1909 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 A-Z tutorial should be probably one of the first links provided? Check for typos: usefull, etc? Quote Clipper-The mapper's best friend. Link to post Share on other sites
Springheel 4645 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Collection of video tutorials for DR - http://modetwo.net/d...in-darkradiant/This entry is there twice.More info on modular building techniques - https://www.pcgamesn...en-world-designThis page is actually linked to from one of the other module threads. It doesn't need a separate link. Quote TDM Missions: A Score to Settle * A Reputation to Uphold * A New Job * A Matter of Hours Video Series: Springheel's Modules * Speedbuild Challenge * New Mappers Workshop * Building Traps Link to post Share on other sites
demagogue 1265 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 The TTLG TEG guys have a repositary site for T2 FM objects, over 1000 of them. Is it possible to use or easily convert dromed-ready objects for DR? If so, here's the site. http://spirited-tech.com/thief/ Quote What do you see when you turn out the light? I can't tell you but I know that it's mine. Link to post Share on other sites
peter_spy 1603 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Most of them is too low-poly and have too low-res textures for today's standards. Quote Misc. assets for TDM Link to post Share on other sites
HMart 334 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Don't know if is the right place for this but was trying to find links about terrain techniques for games and found this links, could be useful to any TDM idtech4 coding guru when trying to implement a terrain system some day, btw before anyone thinks, no i'm not implementing terrain in any game or engine, just curious about this stuff. http://www.vertexasylum.com/downloads/cdlod/cdlod_latest.pdf http://vertexasylum.com/2010/07/11/oh-no-another-terrain-rendering-paper/ http://frictionalgames.blogspot.pt/2010/11/tech-feature-terrain-geometry.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NeonsStyle 586 Posted May 20, 2020 Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Just so this is available in a stickied place https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/20384-video-introduction-to-dark-radiant-for-new-mappers/ Quote I have an eclectic YouTube channel making videos on a variety of games. Come and have look here:https://www.youtube.com/c/NeonsStyleHD Dark Mod Missions: Briarwood Manor - available here or in gamehttp://forums.thedarkmod.com/topic/18980-fan-mission-briarwood-manor-by-neonsstyle-first-mission-6082017-update-16/ Link to post Share on other sites
VanishedOne 546 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 idDevNet has been either giving me 'can't find the server' errors or redirecting to Bethesda.net. Here's an archive link: https://web.archive.org/web/20200613234848/https://www.iddevnet.com/doom3/ 1 Quote Some things I'm repeatedly thinking about... - louder scream when you're dying Link to post Share on other sites
Dragofer 1428 Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 @VanishedOne An alternative that I just found is this zip of the website on https://www.moddb.com/downloads/iddevnet-archive Now also from the TDM server: http://ftp.thedarkmod.com/backup/iddevnet.zip 2 Quote FM: One Step Too Far | FM: Down by the Riverside | FM: Perilous Refuge Dragofer's Stuff | Dragofer's Scripting | A to Z Scripting Guide Link to post Share on other sites
Obsttorte 1523 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Blessed be thee. I wanted to look up something there a few days ago just to notice that the site isn't available anymore. Good to know there is a backup, as this one has proven to be very useful. Quote FM's: Builder Roads, Old Habits, Old Habits Rebuild Mapping and Scripting: Apples and Peaches Sculptris Models and Tutorials: Obsttortes Models My wiki articles: Obstipedia Texture Blending in DR: DR ASE Blend Exporter Link to post Share on other sites
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