Coryv Application Thread

[coryv]

My name is Cory Vogel and I am quite interested in your Doom III modification. I have experience with C++ and DirectX as well as a growing knowledge of the Doom III engine. It has been mentioned that coders with AI experience are needed. I have created a "mercenary" in Doom III that follows the player around, keeps track of it's health which regenerates at different rates depending on it's current action, keeps close to the player, and attacks enemies. Though I enjoy working with AI, I will happily script weapons or whatever is desired by the team. I have time each week to work on the project and being dedicated won't be a problem. If you would like me to send any code just tell me. I don't mind constructing some type of "test your skills" project with the team either.

 

Thanks,

 

Cory

cvogel@nmsu.edu

[sparhawk]

Currently AI has not been started, so having somebody on the team with AI experience would be very helpfull.

 

Please write a mail to New Horizon recruiting@thedarkmod.com and tell him to set up an application thread.

[coryv]

Okay, done.

[New Horizon]

Welcome to the inner sanctum of The Dark Mod applications process.

[sparhawk]

Huh?

 

Would be cool if you could add some information what he is applying to, but I guess this is about the AI coder.

[New Horizon]

Huh?

 

Would be cool if you could add some information what he is applying to, but I guess this is about the AI coder.

Yeah, just got sidetracked for a few minutes here. I have to move his post into this thread.

[sparhawk]

Ah! Was wondering a bit about this. Can you move postings into another thread? Didn't know this was possible.

[coryv]

Here is an example of some of my work: my Mercenaries mod.

 

Some information, which is also included in the readme file...

 

Mercenaries Beta 1.0

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1. Load the mod from the Doom III Mods Menu.

2. Load a map

3. Open the console(ctrl+alt+tilde(~))

4. type: "spawn mercenary"

5. Have fun

 

Features

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- Monitors self-activity

- Idling, Following, Attacking, etc...

 

- Follows the player around

- Keeps a minimum and maximum distance

- Decides weather to run or walk

- Catches up if the player gets too far, is out of sight, or is unreachable

 

- Attacks enemies

- Handles crouching, strafing, and running attacks

- Is extremely accurate and powerful

 

- Regenerates health

- Fastest regeneration rate when idling, followed by following and attacking

 

- Unique look

- Bald head, zsec body

 

Tracking the Mercenary

======================

All Mercenary output is written to the console.

 

Minor beta problems

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Many of the places in the single player doom 3 maps are not designed to

handle AI paths. If the mercenary cannot reach your position or if his distance from you becomes too great, he will quickly spawn to your position and catch-up. The effect is a little weird but it's not permanent. If you lose your mercenary, which sometimes happens, just spawn another for now.

 

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Link:

 

http://www.freewebs.com/coryv/Mercenaries.rar

 

If necessary, I'll post up more later.

 

Thanks,

 

Cory

[Renzatic]

Seems promising so far...looks like it's good stuff.

[coryv]

Here's another piece of work I've done. Started and finished today

 

It's a new kind of imp called a Blood Imp. Basically, it attacks like a normal imp but periodically drains your blood with a cool particle effect, does lots of damage and has a lot more health. He's a tough fight.

 

Just install as you did the other and follow the readme instructions for spawning..

 

Link:

http://www.freewebs.com/coryv/BloodImp.rar

 

Cory

Edited March 10, 2005 by coryv

[coryv]

Ehrmmm.. was going to load an image but the jpg wouldn't load.. Do they have to be a certain size or something?

Edited March 10, 2005 by coryv

[sparhawk]

You can insert images simply with a an img tag. Of course you have to upload it somewhere, where it is accessible.

[sparhawk]

Cant look at the maps right now, but from the sounds of it I'd say you will be made contributor. Welcome aboard.

[coryv]

I did. The link was correct as well... It's not that important, anway.

[sparhawk]

You should be able to see now the coding forums and documentation/design as well. If not please tell me. If it doesn't work right away, you might need to log out and login again to refresh your settings.