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The OFFICIAL LotR MOD thread :D
Dec 23 2003 10:57pm

..PJ..
 - Student
..PJ..
Yup thats right folks, its over, and we had barely begun.

It's really hurts me to see this thing end so soon, but I knew it was coming. So I guess we will have to wait until we can get a LotR TC :'(

Later guys! I'm out.

-PJ
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This post was edited by ..PJ.. on Feb 01 2004 10:18pm.

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What do you think?

vote results
w000t!! Go Team! w000t!! Go Team! [28 votes] [65%]
Good Idea! Good Idea! [9 votes] [21%]
I can help!! I can help!! [1 vote] [2%]
Hmm....seems a bit too hard. Hmm....seems a bit too hard. [3 votes] [7%]
uhh....no. It'll never work. uhh....no. It'll never work. [2 votes] [5%]

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Jan 09 2004 04:51am

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

Wow, Achilles, you're almost as qualified as I am! :P Why don't you start with some cave-like textures for my demo level. Also, we can use infinite numbers of swords and Orc-like models and skins. On the website thing, talk to CuZzA. We already have some space on PJ's clan site (see link in the original post), but recognition on some sort of official JK site would be great.

The idea is for this to be an SP campaign, although this won't really be feasible until the SP SDK comes out. Although it's not technically in the plans right now, if this makes any ripples, whatever fans we get will probably be clamoring for an MP version of it, which I intend to package whether they want it or not. :D

PJ: you think you have net troubles? Get this: My IE only works if "auto-detect proxy settings" is turned off; MSN Messenger, on the other hand, only works if it's on. Fix that! :confused:

I agree with having a meeting. All team members who read this, please post your GMT offset and preferred meeting time (this weekend) on here, and make sure you have IRC working.

I am GMT-8, PST, and I would prefer to meet sometime between 2 and 8 AM GMT (6 PM - 12 AM PST).

Wow, we're actually getting people! I'm so excited, can't wait to release this demo map! :D

BTW: potential mappers, feel free to send your ideas (in .map format) for parts of the demo map after reading my previous post on it to jamaniac7@NOSPAMtelus.net, without the NOSPAM part. :cool:
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Jan 08 2004 08:30pm

Achilles
 - Student
 Achilles

AnyWays, I think we're going to need positions to fill, so, may I start stating the positions for you as they come avaible?
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Jan 08 2004 07:53pm

Achilles
 - Student
 Achilles

One Question though, is this supposed to be a single player mod... or a MP mod? And let me know about making a website.. I can try to team up with JediKnight.net and they can host our site, and get some forums :D, let me know!
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Jan 08 2004 07:52pm

Achilles
 - Student
 Achilles

Well, I can map, I can leanr to model, but don't count on it, I'm sure I can leanr coding, and I can make sabers, I can paint, I can make textures... I can repaint models, etc.. etc... etc.... :D
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Jan 08 2004 07:43pm

Ulic |retired|
 - Student
 Ulic |retired|

I suggest a meeting is called as soon as possible to work out the story.

Perhaps this weekend?
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Jan 08 2004 07:14pm

..PJ..
 - Student
 ..PJ..

Sry, lost my net connection. (NOTE: DONT EVER LET YOUR SISTER MESS WITH YOUR LAN, ESPECIALLY YOUR PROTOCOLS :mad: )

OK, Achilles, ty for ur offer :) plz answer tarps question :D

Rendar....O M G thats an amazing sword :D:D

Sounds like a cool demo BTW :D
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Jan 08 2004 06:13pm

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

It's more along the lines of what you *can* do, so just tell us what you feel like doing and we'll send you something to work on.

Eventually, we will be having arranged meetings on IRC; at this point, however, we don't even have a full team yet, and there isn't much communication happening. Also, it's been a while since PadawanJonny last posted here, and it mostly revolves around him.

I am currently working on a "demo" level based on finding a way out of the goblin caves in the Misty Mountains, equipped with nothing but Sting and the Ring. (hey, that rhymes! :P) As soon as I get this done (modellers and skinners, if you're reading this, I need models and skins of Bilbo, various Orcs, Gollum, Sting and the Ring, and some cave-like textures would be nice too), I'll be posting it on jk3files and pcgamemods. cmad_X: No serious programming will need to be done for this stage as you generally don't find archers in caves ;), and we don't have source code for the SP DLL anyway.
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Jan 08 2004 05:43pm

Achilles
 - Student
 Achilles

heh, why not, I'll join in on making whatever I can, just beware, I won't be able to do it that fast, I got a busy shedule, but no matter, tell me what to do bud.
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JA Brother to D@RTHM@ULR.I.P. Vladarion, may he find peace in the afterlife.


Jan 08 2004 04:45pm

_cmad_
 - Ex-Student
 _cmad_

Shouldn't there be arranged meetings on IRC or something?
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Jan 08 2004 04:36am

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

bumpage!
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Jan 06 2004 07:45pm

_cmad_
 - Ex-Student
 _cmad_

I downloaded GtkRadiant 1.4 for JKA, so probably I can help with mapping. c1 still hasn't answered to my q's so not sure about modding (I can still write code though, I just can't test it :()

I know how more than one people work on a map, but I'm sure it's gonna be easier. I need to talk with you TarpMan... Maybe i'll catch you on IRC or we'll communicate through profiles.

:)
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Jan 06 2004 05:21am

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

CURRENT LOTRMOD TEAM STATUS:

Head: PadawanJonny
Story: Bail Hope, TARPMAN, Ulic Qel-Droma, Jacen Aratan
Programming: TARPMAN, (cmad_X)
Modelling: Rendar, PadawanJonny, (TARPMAN)
Skinning: PadawanJonny, Rendar, (Markos de Dranz)
Texturing: (TARPMAN)
Level Design: TARPMAN
Mapping: TARPMAN, (cmad_X)
Sounds/Music: ???, (TARPMAN)
Web: CuZzA, (PadawanJonny)
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This comment was edited by tarpman on Jan 07 2004 09:48pm.

Jan 06 2004 05:18am

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

you're in! :D:D:D
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Jan 05 2004 10:41pm

Rendar
 - Student
 Rendar

if your interested i might be able to help model. Not sure if i have enough time though.

BTW heres a pic of Arwens sword I just finished for a half life mod called the Specialists

http://server5.uploadit.org/files2/040104-hada.jpg

This comment was edited by Rendar on Jan 08 2004 10:34am.

Jan 05 2004 06:36am

_cmad_
 - Ex-Student
 _cmad_

I would help but:

1) I don't have M$VC
2) I got linux and dunno how to manage DLLs cuz I think DLLs are windows-only

That's why I contacted c1 :D Whenever he replies I think I'll be able to help
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Jan 05 2004 03:32am

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

BUMP! :D
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Jan 03 2004 09:44pm

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

we'll see about that... :P

but yeah, I could probably use some help.
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Jan 03 2004 06:36pm

Bail Hope of Belouve
 - Student
 Bail Hope of Belouve

:)
yeah, until we find some more people...
i mean like, c'mon, one person to do an entire mod is a bit crazy, right?:P
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Jan 03 2004 06:08pm

..PJ..
 - Student
 ..PJ..

Tarp :)
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Jan 03 2004 05:52pm

_cmad_
 - Ex-Student
 _cmad_

Who the modder here?
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Jan 02 2004 07:48pm

Kaz
 - Student
 Kaz

I'd like to helpwith the mapping :D No i'm not the greatest- nor the fastest.. but I'm sure that by the time I've helped out here (if i'm allowed) I'll be able to make maps is seconds :P

As far as skinning goes.. i did it for a week and then got bored just because i would want to learn how to model as well (using someones old model is just boring.. i woulda wanted to make something new... so anyways... I would just love to help in the mapping side (as long as I'm told exactly what it i'm is wanted to do.)

If anyones knows any good sites to learn how to make good textures, it would be well apreciated :D

This comment was edited by Kaz on Jan 02 2004 07:49pm.

Jan 02 2004 07:25pm

..PJ..
 - Student
 ..PJ..

w00000T!! :D:D
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Jan 02 2004 07:13pm

tarpman
 - The Tarped Avenger
 tarpman

I said "modding", Bail... as in C++ with a focus on applications to mods for jk2 and jk3, right? :P

In other news, jk3 seems to already have a fairly sturdy physics system implemented for use of thermal dets and such. All I really need to do to it is factor in wind (because arrows are so much lighter than grenades :P) and allow the arrows to stick into ground and enemies. We may need to rewrite all of the shaders to specify whether or not arrows can stick in them, but I'll probably just say "arrows can stick in ground but not in walls, ceilings, or the sky" and leave it at that.

EDIT: or should I allow arrows to stick into the sky? j/k, lol...
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This comment was edited by tarpman on Jan 02 2004 09:36pm.

Jan 02 2004 12:02pm

Bail Hope of Belouve
 - Student
 Bail Hope of Belouve

That's okay RyTandus, that you probably won't be able to teach me modding (I Meant Modding but said Moddeling :P)
I just learned that FiZZ (my master) also knows C++:)
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This comment was edited by Bail Hope of Belouve on Jan 03 2004 01:47pm.

Jan 02 2004 11:46am

MarkoZ
 - Student
 MarkoZ

I might be able to help with the skinning, but I'm not that great.
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