Zircon Engine - a "DarkPlaces Mark V" project

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The open source Zircon engine ("DarkPlaces Mark V Project") is a modification DarkPlaces engine with a mouse driven menu everywhere, ALT-ENTER fullscreen/windowed switching and 88 other enhancements to support user/mapper/mod coder ease-of-use and optional conveniences for those interested in a "1996 Quake" experience. "csqc_full_width_height 1" in console when running Arcane Dimensions at this time It is hoped that some/many/all of these enhancements will eventually make it into official DarkPlaces. The Zircon engine seeks to keep full compatibility with DarkPlaces so either engine can be used interchangeably.

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August Lab Report #2 of 12

August Lab Report #2 of 12

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Making impossible geometry, the Pac-Man machine and exploring rendering of 2D and the rendering of "2D" in 3D space.

August Lab Report #1 of 12

August Lab Report #1 of 12

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Atmopheric lighting experiments and a discussion of coronas and shaders, including how they work and limitations.

How To Test Replacement Textures In DarkPlaces

How To Test Replacement Textures In DarkPlaces

Textures Tutorial

This shows how to test a replacement texture in DarkPlaces and how to clear it to normal.

Upscaling Monster Skins, Map Textures

Upscaling Monster Skins, Map Textures

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AI upscaling has been an invaluable tool for helping older games like Quake put a facelift on the original skins and textures.

DarkPlaces/Zircon How To Record A Demo

DarkPlaces/Zircon How To Record A Demo

Mapping/Technical Tutorial

This is how to record a demo in DarkPlaces or Zircon.

Visual Guide To Engine Changes

Visual Guide To Engine Changes

Design/Concepts Tutorial

Here is a visual guide of Zircon modifications. Zircon engine is DarkPlaces with user-interface changes (mouse driven menu, ..). Perhaps some/many/all...

Quake3_Quake1 Playable Single Player Demo Release

Quake3_Quake1 Playable Single Player Demo Release

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Quake3_Quake1 playable single player demo available:This Quake 1 single player mod makes DarkPlaces / Zircon feature available for mapping with a QuakeC...

48 Hour Countdown Starts Now ...

48 Hour Countdown Starts Now ...

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Something new comes this way within 48 hours or less. There will be a few demonstration singleplayer maps showcasing capabilities.The 2 flagship maps...

Zircon Engine Gains 36 enhancements

Zircon Engine Gains 36 enhancements

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The open source Zircon engine ("DarkPlaces Mark V Project") gains 36 new enhancements/refinements. A mouse-driven menu, selection/cut/copy/paste/undo/redo...

Zircon Engine Origins

Zircon Engine Origins

Design/Concepts Tutorial

Illustrations of Quake 1 BSP vs. Quake 3 BSP and allusions to the origin of this project.