What's new in TDM 2.12 - Revision history

Nbohr1more: /* Gameplay and Interaction */

2024-03-28T05:14:31Z

Gameplay and Interaction

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	== '''Gameplay and Interaction''' ==		== '''Gameplay and Interaction''' ==

	* Frob controls have been reworked completely. Previously players were annoyed by having to do three presses to extinguish a light. Also, some players were not aware that bodies could be shouldered and were limited to only dragging bodies. Now simply clicking the frob button performs the action that players need most of the time, and pressing and holding the same button performs alternative actions, such as dragging bodies and extinguishing candles (thread).		* Frob controls have been reworked completely. Previously players were annoyed by having to do three presses to extinguish a light. Also, some players were not aware that bodies could be shouldered and were limited to only dragging bodies. Now simply clicking the frob button performs the action that players need most of the time, and pressing and holding the same button performs alternative actions, such as dragging bodies and extinguishing candles ([https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/22198-feature-proposal-frob-to-use-world-item/ thread]).

	* Several aspects of mantling have been improved: overhead mantling has become faster, mantling over low obstacles is now allowed while carrying an item or a body. It is now also possible to switch weapons while being on a rope, ladder, or while mantling. Pressing the crouch button while on a rope or ladder now immediately starts a slide-down.		* Several aspects of mantling have been improved: overhead mantling has become faster, mantling over low obstacles is now allowed while carrying an item or a body. It is now also possible to switch weapons while being on a rope, ladder, or while mantling. Pressing the crouch button while on a rope or ladder now immediately starts a slide-down.

	* Some aspects of gameplay can be further simplified: The auto-search bodies setting is for players who don't want to waste time searching for keys and coin purses on AI bodies. Lockpicking "Auto" difficulty now simplifies lockpicking (thread).		* Some aspects of gameplay can be further simplified: The auto-search bodies setting is for players who don't want to waste time searching for keys and coin purses on AI bodies. Lockpicking "Auto" difficulty now simplifies lockpicking ([https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/22249-212-auto-search-bodies/ thread]).

	* The leaning animation has been improved with lower head tilt (thread).		* The leaning animation has been improved with lower head tilt ([https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/22211-feature-proposal-new-lean-for-tdm-212/ thread]).

	* Added more settings to reduce camera bobbing/rolling/shaking, which is good for players who feel motion sickness from default camera animations.		* Added more settings to reduce camera bobbing/rolling/shaking, which is good for players who feel motion sickness from default camera animations.

Nbohr1more: /* Important CVARS */

2024-03-28T05:10:42Z

Important CVARS

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	r_useLightPortalFlow, r_useLightPortalFlowCulling --- improved light-entity interaction culling. It has a major effect on shadows. This cvar is responsible for causing light leaks with stencil shadows, please report all of them! (thread)		r_useLightPortalFlow, r_useLightPortalFlowCulling --- improved light-entity interaction culling. It has a major effect on shadows. This cvar is responsible for causing light leaks with stencil shadows, please report all of them! ([https://forums.thedarkmod.com/index.php?/topic/22241-new-shadow-leaks-in-212-dev-builds/ thread])

	r_useNewRenderPasses --- selects from several renderer backend code paths. This is similar to the old r_useNewBackend cvar, which has been deleted.		r_useNewRenderPasses --- selects from several renderer backend code paths. This is similar to the old r_useNewBackend cvar, which has been deleted.

Nbohr1more: /* Graphics */

2024-03-26T16:03:37Z

Graphics

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	== '''Graphics''' ==		== '''Graphics''' ==

	* Optimized generation of light-entity interactions in rendering frontend. Also greatly optimized shadow processing, especially for moving lights. Unfortunately, many existing missions are not compatible with these changes, so you might see light leaking through walls (mainly with stencil shadows). Please report all such cases; we'll apply a workaround on a case-by-case basis.		* Optimized generation of light-entity interactions in rendering frontend. Also greatly optimized shadow processing, especially for moving lights. Unfortunately, many existing missions are not compatible with these changes, so you might see light leaking through walls (mainly with stencil shadows). Please report all such cases; we'll apply a workaround on a case-by-case basis. [[New_light_leaks_in_2.12]]

	* The "old" and "new" rendering backends are finally merged into one. It is as nice to program as the new backend, and as old-fashioned and reliable as the old backend. Single-pass shadow maps are enabled by default and now respect noselfshadow.		* The "old" and "new" rendering backends are finally merged into one. It is as nice to program as the new backend, and as old-fashioned and reliable as the old backend. Single-pass shadow maps are enabled by default and now respect noselfshadow.

Nbohr1more: /* Mapping */

2024-03-26T15:54:23Z

Mapping

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	* Added r_skipEntities cvar, similar to "filter entities" in DR.		* Added r_skipEntities cvar, similar to "filter entities" in DR.
	* Added editor spawnargs for volumetric light properties (6322).		* Added editor spawnargs for volumetric light properties (6322).
	* Added "forceShadowBehindOpaque" hack to workaround shadow leaks in old missions (5172).		* Added "forceShadowBehindOpaque" (entity based ) hack to workaround shadow leaks in old missions (5172).
			* Added "forceAllShadowsBehindOpaque" ( worldspawn \ global ) hack to workaround shadow leaks in old missions (5172).
	* Can set spawnarg "douse 0" on damageDef to not extinguish lights from splash damage.		* Can set spawnarg "douse 0" on damageDef to not extinguish lights from splash damage.
	* Added setFrobMaster script event.		* Added setFrobMaster script event.

Nbohr1more: /* Coding */

2024-03-04T16:17:18Z

Coding

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	* CFrobLock now supports script events: Lock, Unlock, ToggleLock, IsLocked, IsPickable (6329).		* CFrobLock now supports script events: Lock, Unlock, ToggleLock, IsLocked, IsPickable (6329).
	* Added a cvar to modify all head-bobbing settings (6310).		* Added a cvar to modify all head-bobbing settings (6310).
			* Area references are stored as Indexes rather than Pointer lists

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Nbohr1more at 21:47, 3 March 2024

2024-03-03T21:47:24Z

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	See the [https://bugs.thedarkmod.com/changelog_page.php?version_id=108 changelog] on our bugtracker.		See the [https://bugs.thedarkmod.com/changelog_page.php?version_id=108 changelog] on our bugtracker.
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Nbohr1more at 21:47, 3 March 2024

2024-03-03T21:47:10Z

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	See the [https://bugs.thedarkmod.com/changelog_page.php?version_id=108 changelog] on our bugtracker.		See the [https://bugs.thedarkmod.com/changelog_page.php?version_id=108 changelog] on our bugtracker.
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Nbohr1more at 20:47, 3 March 2024

2024-03-03T20:47:41Z

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Nbohr1more: /* Sound */

2024-03-02T02:25:53Z

Sound

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	* Player footstep sounds have been rebalanced. Metal and water sounds were especially painful previously.		* Player footstep sounds have been rebalanced. Metal and water sounds were especially painful previously.
	* Removed pause from looping sound machinery/machines/m3_loop (6384).		* Removed pause from looping sound machinery/machines/m3_loop (6384).
	* Added EFX Reverb to the Training Mission.

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Nbohr1more: /* Gameplay and Interaction */

2024-03-02T02:25:27Z

Gameplay and Interaction

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	* Added more settings to reduce camera bobbing/rolling/shaking, which is good for players who feel motion sickness from default camera animations.		* Added more settings to reduce camera bobbing/rolling/shaking, which is good for players who feel motion sickness from default camera animations.

	* Added vine arrows to the Training Mission (4352).

	* Optimized and fixed some issues with the Tears of Saint Lucia FM.		* Optimized and fixed some issues with the Tears of Saint Lucia FM.