Public access to development versions

[stgatilov]

For the people eager to play with the latest state of development, two things are provided:

1. regular dev builds
2. source code SVN repository

Development builds are created once per a few weeks from the current trunk.

They can be obtained via tdm_installer.
Just run the installer, check "Get Custom Version" on the first page, then select proper version in "dev" folder on the second page.
Name of any dev version looks like devXXXXX-YYYY, where XXXXX and YYYY are SVN revision numbers from which the build was created.
The topmost version in the list is usually the most recent one.

Note: unless otherwise specified, savegames are incompatible between any two versions of TDM!

Programmers can obtain source code from SVN repository.
Trunk can be checked out from here: https://svn.thedarkmod.com/publicsvn/darkmod_src/trunk/
SVN root is: https://svn.thedarkmod.com/publicsvn/darkmod_src

Build instructions are provided inside repository.

Note that while you can build executable from the SVN repository, TDM installation of compatible version is required to run it.
Official TDM releases are compatible with source code archives provided on the website, and also with corresponding release tags in SVN.
A dev build is compatible with SVN trunk of revision YYYY, where YYYY is the second number in its version (as described above).
If you only want to experiment with the latest trunk, using the latest dev build gives you the maximum chance of success.

P.S. Needless to say, all of this comes with no support.
Although we would be glad if you catch and report bugs before the next beta phase starts

 

[stgatilov]

Changelog of 2.14 development:

dev17380-11030
* Fixed HUD rendering while compass is active (6644, 6593).
* Now runtime-projected decals can be interact with lights (5867).
* Fixed GUI of wrong mission being shown sometimes in campaigns (thread).

dev17376-11017
* Added new character model: atdm:ai_undressed_old_man_01. Includes LODs, ragdoll, swappable head.
* Fixed some potential memory issues, more cautious floating point compiler settings.
* Don't allow func_fracture to spawn decals too fast (6588).
* Changed starting frame of the walk1.md5anim so it blends better with idle animations (post).
* Updated walk.md5anim animation to fix incorrect arm rotation (post).  ()
* Builder guard will now use walk.md5anim animation.
* Replaced animations idle_turn_90_lft.md5anim and idle_turn_90_rgt.anim (post).
* Disabled "shifting" idle animations during walking (post).
* Proper sounds will be played on certain frames where idle animations replacement were used.
* Brought back specularmap in "builder_armor" material.
* Fixed specularmap on blocks_light_stained_trimmed.
* In training mission, removed errant clip brush and fixed hidden gas arrows.

dev17343-11008
* AI should now notice absence and blood markers again (6623).
* Most visual stims are now more frequent, at least 2 times per second (6546).
* Fixed performance issue of infinite decals on brittle fracture (6588).
* Hopefully, dmap no longer leaves out-of-date files around (thread).
* Fixed parallax confusion on wood/panels/trim_wood_grunge_moulding_desat.
* Fixed shop description of slow match (6629).
* Added red variants of trim_wood and panel_decorative materials.
* Added new paint_paper materials (fleur, gold).
* Added old_bricks_darkgrey_wet, red_worn_dirty_trim_wet, painting_downlight.ase.

dev17332-10999
* Fixed Linux crash when material with custom shader is loaded during gameplay (6510).
* Completely disabled old light estimate system (6546).
* Now it is possible to use larger mesh models... at least static ones.
* Ported some more fixes from dhewm3 repo: mostly warnings and uninitialized memory use.

dev17330-10984
* Tonemapping is now applied to game frame only, HUD and menu are not affected. Includes major & breaking changes in X-ray implementation (6606).
* Now engine defines macros TDM_VERSION/TDM_REVISION/TDM_VERSION_FULL in game scripts and GUI.
* Added all missing mipmaps in DDS textures (post).
* Fixed crash from having many localization packs (6611).
* Fixed comments parsing and automatic collision model for OBJ models (6610).
* Ported some fixes from dhewm3 repo: save/load, snprintf, bad memset, some RenderSystem shutdown fixes.
* Fixed number = 1 in inventory GUI on non-stackable items (thread).
* More fixes in fonts (post).
* Added cvar r_ssao_insubview which enables SSAO inside subviews.
* Split oversized tdm_modelsXX.pk4 packages into more pieces.
Known problems:
* Compass breaks player HUD (thread).

[nbohr1more]

One of the dhewm3 changes might improve the situation around "save scumming". 

Please try doing lots of quick save / reload actions on any missions where anomalies were seen.

r_ssao_insubview is mostly to make mirrors have reflections that match the scene lighting but it also has an impact on X-ray rendering. 

Please enable it and check for anomalies.

Thank you!

 

 

[stgatilov]

dev17343-11008 is available.

[datiswous]

On 4/6/2025 at 6:22 AM, nbohr1more said:

One of the dhewm3 changes might improve the situation around "save scumming". 

Please try doing lots of quick save / reload actions on any missions where anomalies were seen.

I never understood what you mean with this, therefore making it hard to test anything. 

I got a lot of crashes with quickloading in fm The Siege Shop, but this could be unrelated. I haven't tested in 2.13 yet.

[stgatilov]

dev17376-11017 is available.

[Bikerdude]

So it look's like RenderDef is still broken, as Im getting a black screen in my WIP main menu in the above dev version.

Edited November 15 by Bikerdude

[Bikerdude]

Afternoon

-  https://bugs.thedarkmod.com/view.php?id=6617

Any chance I can download and test this (v11020)version please?

Edited November 26 by Bikerdude

[nbohr1more]

On 11/26/2025 at 6:57 AM, Bikerdude said:

Afternoon

-  https://bugs.thedarkmod.com/view.php?id=6617

Any chance I can download and test this (v11020)version please?

Here's a 64-bit Windows build:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s16AZhMNUjP8w3IUZ0RHY06-tXxgqN1M/view?usp=drive_link

[Bikerdude]

@nbohr1more

That fixed it, thank you

[stgatilov]

dev17380-11030 is available.

[snatcher]

On 4/5/2025 at 11:36 PM, stgatilov said:

dev17330-10984
* Tonemapping is now applied to game frame only, HUD and menu are not affected. [...]

Well done @stgatilov. We can finally crank in-game brightness / contrast up or down without altering the HUD. Loving it.

My monitors are always configured on the lower end of brightness and contrast and the menus now look less crisp and a more saturated than in 2.13. Were the menus intentionally darkened or is this an unintended consequence?

[snatcher]

From the old Beta testing 2.13 topic...

Did you guys have some time to solve this for good? (A script-based fix is available in the TDM Modpack 5.0)

On 1/2/2025 at 7:32 PM, stgatilov said:

* Fixed unwanted mine deployment when player eats the last bit of food in hands (6598).

On 1/24/2025 at 8:27 PM, snatcher said:

Okay but this is more of a hack than fix. It solves a problem for a particular scenario but it doesn't address the underlying issue and it ends up messing with the user interface (where did my compass go). The problem is still there: depending when some items are acquired and the number of items players can still unintentionally, in example, drop a flashbomb after drinking a potion.

[stgatilov]

1 hour ago, snatcher said:

My monitors are always configured on the lower end of brightness and contrast and the menus now look less crisp and a more saturated than in 2.13. Were the menus intentionally darkened or is this an unintended consequence?

It is unintended consequence.
TDM had gamma = 1.2 by default, so all the menus were brighter when they should. The game was also more prone to color banding of near-black colors in cinematics.
Now there is no postprocessing, the game should display the images and videos as they were made.