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:

dev17389-11070
* Now portal_dist is multiplied by LOD modifier like hide_distance.
* Fixed dynamically started looping sounds with leadin, including main menu ones (6647).
* Readded _menuLastGameFrame feature to show in-game screenshot in the main menu. Also fixed several related one-frame glitches (6608).
* Fixed parallel lights and shadows from backfaces in light estimate system. Static particle collisions also hit backfaces now (6649).
* Fixed saving/loading the special liquid model.
* Added mirrorResolutionFactor material parameter for low-res mirroring surfaces (5485).
* Added remoteResolution material parameter to set resolution of a remote screen (5485).
* Use scissor to optimize mirror surfaces that are small on screen (5485).
* Automatically lower resolution of remote screen if it's small on screen (5485).
* Added "Full" level of detail in settings for maximum detail.
* Fixed next campaign mission not starting if some menu screens were disabled (6648, post).
* Fixed shortsword name in tdm_campaign.def (post).
* Freeze LOD when debug r_lockView cvar is used.

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, 2025 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, 2025 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.

[datiswous]

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

* Tonemapping is now applied to game frame only, HUD and menu are not affected. Includes major & breaking changes in X-ray implementation (6606).

So does this mean that if you would create a mission for 2.13 with x-ray glasses, it will not work in 2.14, but if you change the code to 2.14 compattible it breaks in 2.13?

[snatcher]

Onwards and upwards @datiswous !

22 hours ago, stgatilov said:

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.

Good. Thank you.

[datiswous]

2 hours ago, snatcher said:

Onwards and upwards @datiswous !

I don't understand what you mean, sorry.

[stgatilov]

21 hours ago, datiswous said:

So does this mean that if you would create a mission for 2.13 with x-ray glasses, it will not work in 2.14, but if you change the code to 2.14 compattible it breaks in 2.13?

Yes.
The way it was done previously made it impossible to detect whether the GUI overlay is using X-ray or not.

UPDATE: Actually, the script code can be wrapped into #if TDM_VERSION_FULL > ??? to make the updated mission work in both versions.

[snatcher]

20 hours ago, datiswous said:

I don't understand what you mean, sorry.

With "onwards and upwards" I meant that it doesn't matter if missions break. Missions will eventually be fixed and nobody will care afterwards, just like nobody cares today about things that happened around 2.12 times.

[snatcher]

The Tonemapping change is awesome! It opens a window to new possibilities...

(Thanks @nbohr1more for the desauration tip)

[datiswous]

2 hours ago, snatcher said:

The Tonemapping change is awesome! It opens a window to new possibilities...

What is that gui dialog on the left? A new mod?

[snatcher]

New mod, yes. Now that menus and HUD aren't affected we can expose more visual settings and have fun with them.

[snatcher]

Tonemapping... do I detect a loss of sharpness in HUD icons in 2.14dev? A kind of subtle blurriness?

Volta 2: Cauldron.

1. Launch 2.14dev and confirm gamma is set to 1.2 (default).
2. Launch 2.13 in parallel and set gamma to 1 (try to match 2.14dev).
3. Set icon size to XL in both versions for best comparison (Settings > Video > HUD > Adjust).
4. Launch the mission in both versions and select the "Spore Bomb".
5. Compare (inspect the icon closely).

For what is worth: I don't care. I noticed it and I am reporting it in case something truly important is found during investigations.

[snatcher]

I figured the above issue has to do with the fact that "Sharpen image" is no longer applied to menus / HUD in 2.14dev.

[stgatilov]

dev17389-11070 is available.