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2007-10-08T19:49:31Z

Properties, Metaproperties

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	There are no metaproperties in Dark Mod. There is some control of properties in-game but many properties are pre-defined and fixed.		There are no metaproperties in Dark Mod. There is some control of properties in-game but many properties are pre-defined and fixed.

	There is an entity target_setkeyval ~~that can change properties~~ in-game and also the stim/responses are extensive.		There is an entity target_setkeyval (not clear if effective in-game though) and also the stim/responses are extensive.

	== Links ==		== Links ==

2007-10-03T07:22:00Z

Properties, Metaproperties

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	There are no metaproperties in Dark Mod. There is some control of properties in-game but many properties are pre-defined and fixed.		There are no metaproperties in Dark Mod. There is some control of properties in-game but many properties are pre-defined and fixed.

			There is an entity target_setkeyval that can change properties in-game and also the stim/responses are extensive.

	== Links ==		== Links ==

2007-10-01T05:15:26Z

Entities, Objects

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	== Entities, Objects ==		== Entities, Objects ==

	Tangible objects in Dark Mod can be models created externally or brushes. Generally more complex and/or small items are models while brushes ~~cna~~ be used to make simpler ones like tables or doors.		Tangible objects in Dark Mod can be models created externally or brushes. Generally more complex and/or small items are models while brushes can be used to make simpler ones like tables or doors.

	Models and brushes can be static, non-functioning or else assigned to entities.		Models and brushes can be static, non-functioning or else assigned to entities. (yes, even brushes can move!)

	Entities are effectively functions that have some operation such as a door or elevator entity. Some of these already have models assigned.		Entities are effectively functions that have some operation such as a door or elevator entity. Some of these already have models assigned.

2007-10-01T05:14:25Z

Portalizing

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	Portalizing prevents unnecessary areas of the mission (that the player cannot currently see) being rendered - so improving performance.		Portalizing prevents unnecessary areas of the mission (that the player cannot currently see) being rendered - so improving performance.

	Portalizing needs to be ~~done~~ manually. It does not need to be done every time the mission is dmapped but when you judge. It only needs doing once (if correct!) and is mostly done in increments for each main area. See [[Visportals]]		Portalizing needs to be set up manually. That does not need to be done every time the mission is dmapped but when you judge. It only needs doing once (if correct!) and is mostly done in increments for each main area. See [[Visportals]]

	== Entities, Objects ==		== Entities, Objects ==

2007-09-27T07:08:29Z

Properties, Metaproperties

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	== Properties, Metaproperties ==		== Properties, Metaproperties ==

			Object properties are often referred to as 'entity keys' and 'key value pairs' by programmers. The 'key' is the property name and the 'value' can be numeric or text depending on the property.

	There are no metaproperties in Dark Mod. There is some control of properties in-game but many properties are pre-defined and fixed.		There are no metaproperties in Dark Mod. There is some control of properties in-game but many properties are pre-defined and fixed.

2007-09-26T06:31:59Z

Portalizing

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	== Portalizing ==		== Portalizing ==

	Portalizing needs to be done manually. See [[Visportals]] ~~or performance will be reduced.~~		Portalizing prevents unnecessary areas of the mission (that the player cannot currently see) being rendered - so improving performance.

			Portalizing needs to be done manually. It does not need to be done every time the mission is dmapped but when you judge. It only needs doing once (if correct!) and is mostly done in increments for each main area. See [[Visportals]]

	== Entities, Objects ==		== Entities, Objects ==

2007-09-25T14:36:56Z

'Maps' v 'Missions'

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	== 'Maps' v 'Missions' ==		== 'Maps' v 'Missions' ==

			Missions have been commonly called 'maps' in Doom circles though this is perhaps best used to refer to the mission file which is a .map file to avoid confusion with in-game maps. The use of the term 'Missions' is recommended!

	== Brushes: Solid versus Void ==		== Brushes: Solid versus Void ==

2007-09-25T14:34:40Z

Properties, Metaproperties

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	== Properties, Metaproperties ==		== Properties, Metaproperties ==

			There are no metaproperties in Dark Mod. There is some control of properties in-game but many properties are pre-defined and fixed.

	== Links ==		== Links ==

2007-09-25T14:33:08Z

Links

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
	Target
	Bind		Links in Dark Mod are essentially properties of the 'sending' entity. A common link property is Target, used as a switch. Bind is used to attach eg, a flame to a candle for carrying purposes.
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	[[Category:Editing]]		[[Category:Editing]]

2007-09-25T14:30:31Z

Entities, Objects

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	== Entities, Objects ==		== Entities, Objects ==

			Tangible objects in Dark Mod can be models created externally or brushes. Generally more complex and/or small items are models while brushes cna be used to make simpler ones like tables or doors.

			Models and brushes can be static, non-functioning or else assigned to entities.

			Entities are effectively functions that have some operation such as a door or elevator entity. Some of these already have models assigned.

	== Properties, Metaproperties ==		== Properties, Metaproperties ==