ET:Zombies - ETXREAL

by Danje • 3 Apr 2012, 11:23 • Journals
This has been a question that is to be answered.

Shall I ask you the question?

ET:Zombies with or without ETXREAL?

If you don't know what ETXREAL is, Google it ;)
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Woooooo 3 Apr 2012, 12:31
Don't really care for ETXREAL to be very honest..
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 12:33
Why would that be?:P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9fFV-PQ-8E&feature=related
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Woooooo 3 Apr 2012, 12:36
those light effects don't add too much

sure the walls and everything seems a bit nicer, but wont everyone just use their own cfg anyway or how does it work

looks to me like this will cause massive fps problems for loads :p
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 12:39
I also agree about the FPS drops, which is why I ask before we even consider it.
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Woooooo 3 Apr 2012, 12:43
I'd say don't do it then ;p

Zombiemod looks more like a pubmod to me, meaning you'd want many people to be able play it as well.
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Niels 3 Apr 2012, 12:43
don't you consider it by actually asking :')?
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Frop 3 Apr 2012, 12:59
Isn't ETXREAL actually supposed to take advantage of modern graphics card resulting in better FPS _and_ better visuals? I'm curious as why you refer to Googling ETXREAL when you haven't done so yourself.
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 13:03
Yes it uses VBO rendering, which is obviously a big advantage as ET is CPU dependant.

BUT, it will not increase FPS on people on a laptop for example. We all know that the laptop GPU's aren't anything special unless you're paying top dollar!

You need OpenGL 3.2 & D3D 10 to run the game and atleast 2Gb of RAM.

ET was released in 2003, and many people only play ET or games that require little hardware power. I'm quite sure most have a useless PC with < minimum specs.

I don't have to Google, I know.

FPS increase will occur if you have a decent GPU.

I have a 2500k @ 4.8GHz and still struggle to get 125FPS on ET.
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GoGetEmTiger 3 Apr 2012, 14:27
nooooooooooob D: :< :D but im sure with etxreal more people should get high fps not including the laptop noobs :<
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ScaTmaN 3 Apr 2012, 12:33
never played xreal so i dont care ^^

maybe good for the CoD generation who wants give ET a try with that Zombiemod. would be the only + imo ... ET is a nice game which i dont play becoz of the "good" graphics ;)
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 12:36
I also haven't played it on a server, although it is actually impressive graphical wise. Since my graphics card died I'm stuck on a sucky £20 one, and it can't launch ETXREAL :D.
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shmoe 3 Apr 2012, 12:34
xreal is just the addition of some fancy bloom effects right? no need for gayness in a zombie mod.
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 12:38
It's a whole new game engine.

VIDEO HERE
http://www.moddb.com/mods/etxreal/videos/etxreal-030-video

image: etxreal-20111022-165335-000

image: etxreal-20110831-142201-000

image: etxreal-2011-07-12-014642-battery

SHADOWS ON PLAYER FROM TREE...
image: etxreal-2011-05-06-183555-test_tree
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shmoe 3 Apr 2012, 12:58
sry but this looks like quake3 engine + gay effects. and i dont like that :-/

but hey, if it is really that great, why do you even ask? the video looks okay, but it really is just effects and textures, isnt it?
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SsAP 3 Apr 2012, 13:37
also a question of performance, but mostly you're right. though that's what a graphic engine is supposed to take care of anyway :P
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metsuri 3 Apr 2012, 14:13
I thought he had to google it...
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punky 3 Apr 2012, 14:57
looks kinda gay tbh :|
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 16:27
Why do you think that? Looks like Doom3 no?:D
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punky 3 Apr 2012, 16:35
never played doom3 :P But that shiny things.. I don't like it :(
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 16:37
I also agree with you, just wanted peoples views on it :)
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hOstiLl 3 Apr 2012, 15:04
nice camtrace skill :D
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rivo 3 Apr 2012, 12:37
ETXREAL is like Twilight, everything must sparkle.


So no
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janarii 3 Apr 2012, 12:41
I think maybe for a new mod like this a little graphic change might just do the trick :)
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Niels 3 Apr 2012, 12:45
I agree since as far as I know you aren't making this for competive kind of mod right?
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janarii 3 Apr 2012, 12:48
i bet he isnt. maybe onedaycups or sumzhing. i think its fun for the newcomers :D
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SsAP 3 Apr 2012, 12:45
think it would add a lot to it. especially, if you consider having firebased weaponry. such as flamethrower but permanent fireeffects too, such as the molotov.
also you'd be able to have far better fog effects afaik, making it alot easier to create a creepier atmosphere overall.
besides it's supposed to be a lot smoother.
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Libo 3 Apr 2012, 12:49
depends on eventual fps drops
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Kenzi 3 Apr 2012, 13:11
Use it, might attract more new faces
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ag0n 3 Apr 2012, 13:38
I though about it myself and it would be a great idea, but not at current situation. Last time i tested a build, it was pretty much bugged for a public release, and really bad performances....
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cutee 3 Apr 2012, 13:40
i definately would give it a try!!
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biggz 3 Apr 2012, 14:40
Use the source from q3mme for particle effects, but yeah no to xreal given it is still so buggy atm.

http://q3mme.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=announcements&action=display&thread=351
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ag0n 3 Apr 2012, 14:53
I'm still looking forward to the day where some skilled coder picks q3mme and creates etmme... it's a shame since it is opensource for 1 year :( this particles make me wet @,@
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biggz 3 Apr 2012, 15:11
hahaha same!
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Indloon 3 Apr 2012, 17:13
What is the point of developing something for a dead game? :P
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ag0n 3 Apr 2012, 17:15
If the game is dead, why there is still competitions / ppl playing etc? Till it really dies, it's always worth it.
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infi_ 3 Apr 2012, 17:58
contradict much?
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fumble 3 Apr 2012, 17:02
use etXreal, I don't see why no one is using it atm :<
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IceQ 3 Apr 2012, 17:38
cause it's not finished and full of bugs?
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Kenzi 3 Apr 2012, 18:35
Fumble fumble fumble...
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Kart 3 Apr 2012, 17:09
depends on eventual fps drops
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JamPanda 3 Apr 2012, 17:20
I would say no.
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ruLes 3 Apr 2012, 17:47
use it!
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HugTheSub 3 Apr 2012, 19:04
many people seem to see it differently but id add it.
i mean the mod is not about competition, so there is no need of quake style tweaking.
for me better looking gfx are always appreciated.
i would not be concerned with people being unable to run a modified q3 engine... its 2012 get rid of that pocket calculator and buy a PC.
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VerMu 3 Apr 2012, 19:28
with etXreal
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Ethr 3 Apr 2012, 19:59
should be backwards compatible ;-)

just make a High Res Pk3 for the Xreal sexi graphics :p
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Danje 3 Apr 2012, 21:35
I was thinking same BUT, it's most likely too much hassle for the people just to moan. Going by the comments, I don't think they like the idea:D. Plus I can't even test it loool.
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SsAP 4 Apr 2012, 07:09
actually you'll just have to force them to give it a try. they'll eventually like it (if it's any good what so ever). most people here just can't stand the change, that's all :)
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unforgiven 4 Apr 2012, 00:08
MAKE IT WITH ETXREAL MATE!
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