RT EDIT in GP4 Tweaker

Thanks for all the feedbacks, guys.

I need the location of these files only to track down the loading code in the GP4 exe, so I can inject additional code to load specific shapes for each cars, which is stored as independent files on the separated folder without messing the *.wad content. I'll try to keep the file formats, put the shape files and texture files in a convenient location so there's should be no need any conversion for our existing mods. I also agree about the separated cockpit shapes as well, as I already wrote some codes for them in the past.

The project of different shapes are now WIP. I don't know the date for the final release, but I'll post the progress and will upload a beta version on each stage that considered done. Because each car now has their own shapes, I recommend to use higher memory capacity for your 3D card, at least 512 MB. I think for today such limitation doesn't matter anymore. I'll try to put alternate option to allow loading shape/texture into system memory, but don't count on it because it can slowdown rendering process.

Wish me luck.

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Great news and good luck! can't wait to see and test the progress when it's time and to try help as much as possible



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/15/2010 08:24PM by vesuvius.

good luck mate

also,is there any chance to get more teams into gp4?

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wow! It sure is good to see you around again madman.

You got all my best whishes....

and when it will be the time to test your work regarding cockpit shape, I have a "redbull style" and a flat one already done and I will can share them with you







Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/15/2010 09:20PM by gezere.

Well with the return of the MadMan, gp4 gets yet again a new injection to live on and on

Me very pleased with your projects, hope you can make them working

Madman271 Wrote:
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> Thanks for all the feedbacks, guys.
>
> I need the location of these files only to track
> down the loading code in the GP4 exe, so I can
> inject additional code to load specific shapes for
> each cars, which is stored as independent files on
> the separated folder without messing the *.wad
> content. I'll try to keep the file formats, put
> the shape files and texture files in a convenient
> location so there's should be no need any
> conversion for our existing mods. I also agree
> about the separated cockpit shapes as well, as I
> already wrote some codes for them in the past.
>
> The project of different shapes are now WIP. I
> don't know the date for the final release, but
> I'll post the progress and will upload a beta
> version on each stage that considered done.
> Because each car now has their own shapes, I
> recommend to use higher memory capacity for your
> 3D card, at least 512 MB. I think for today such
> limitation doesn't matter anymore. I'll try to put
> alternate option to allow loading shape/texture
> into system memory, but don't count on it because
> it can slowdown rendering process.
>
> Wish me luck.


Will you make a version to work with CSM?

Could you also work on having each team steering wheels? External and Internal i refer to.

Glad your back

Madman271 Wrote:
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> There's some missing parts that I need help from
> you guys. For shortening my time, what does the
> filename (or data in a filename) that actually
> used by GP4 to store cockpit 3D steering wheel and
> driver's 3D helmet stuffs (shape, textures)?

Shape= cockpit_wheel.gp4
Textures= STEERING_WHEEL_CENTRE.tex, steering_wheel_ends.tex and new_steering_wheel_displays.tex
Fonts= English.pos, English.uni, French.pos, French.uni, same for italian, german and spanish.

Here some my steering wheels that i never published:





















Cheers



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/16/2010 12:02AM by jcaranti.

It's about time we have individual steering wheel per team. This is one area in GP4 that can really be improved. Calling on madman

senna9194 Wrote:
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> good luck mate
>
> also,is there any chance to get more teams into
> gp4?

if there is a possibility and it is easy to implement ... meanwhile let's pray that everything goes well and dream

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/16/2010 12:20PM by phantaman.

phantaman Wrote:
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> senna9194 Wrote:
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> > good luck mate
> >
> > also,is there any chance to get more teams into
> > gp4?
>
> if there is a possibility and it is easy to
> implement ... meanwhile let's pray and dream

i don't think it would be easy:

1-you'll have to "convert" tracks to support more than 11 teams(Pits start\Pits End flags should be moved,and graphically some garages should be "opened"
2-don't know much,but i think that also gpedia should be changed to host the other teams' infos

but,if we'll have the chance to have more teams,then those problems may be fixed

also,i'm curious to know if there will be a chance to use custom physic\sounds for every team

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senna9194 Wrote:
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> also,i'm curious to know if there will be a chance
> to use custom physic\sounds for every team

this is also interesting ... as i said before, let's pray and dream that madman has good ideas

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Would gladly welcome any further improvements we can get for our great old game, but I would guess most people would throw their mother-in-law in front of an oncoming bus for the joy of having the option to have 22-30 cars in a race! lol

but, why not dream?

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shep34 Wrote:
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> Would gladly welcome any further improvements we
> can get for our great old game, but I would guess
> most people would throw their mother-in-law in
> front of an oncoming bus for the joy of having the
> option to have 22-30 cars in a race! lol

Your guess is probably right. Personally, I'd do it just for the joy never mind the 22-30 cars...

Madman hope you still have room on your list for my suggestion. Now with the reloaded version in a csm mod we have to write down all the coordinates and manual adjust them in the ini's. Isn't it possible that the changes made in the game for a specific track could automatic be save and adjusted in the ini files that would make tweaking less boring and it would go much faster

If their is more room for improvement i suggest the tyrewalls textures number be more than 3.
Something like 6 should do it for 2010 season.
If you need to know the files i can put a full list here.

would also be nice so that gp4 could use soft tyres (green line) and hard tyres (without green line) =)

vesuvius Wrote:
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> would also be nice so that gp4 could use soft
> tyres (green line) and hard tyres (without green
> line) =)


3D specific team rims would be great too(and also,improving the 3d rims rotation)

ok,now we're dreaming too much

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