Author Topic: DPMapRelease (Read 2989 times)

ViciouZ · « **on:** May 15, 2007, 01:19:26 PM »

This is the beta of a new tool I've made. It will guide you through a simple map release. It asks for map name, game modes, short description, screenshots, comments, and a .bsp file. Then it uploads the bsp file and screenshots to ch1ll's ftp space (see the dpget hosting request thread) and generates a post, and opens the start new thread page of the mapping forum. What follows is a post generated with the tool.

Map Name: chambord
Game modes: CTF/DM
Short Description: test
Screenshots:

Comments: test
Download it at: http://www.ch1ll.de/dp/chambord_beta.bsp

At the moment, the limitations include only a fixed number of screenshots available (4) and no automatic posting.

Please post feedback and suggestions. The file is attatched below.

b00nlander · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2007, 01:22:28 PM »

any chance to resize the screenshots?

lekky · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2007, 01:22:37 PM »

images need to be resized, like 800x600 maybe?

ViciouZ · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2007, 01:23:13 PM »

That's my fault. In version 0.3 you can expect it.

lekky · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2007, 01:26:51 PM »

eh pure, you beat me to it :/

y00tz · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2007, 01:30:13 PM »

Whoa, this is really cool!
I noticed your using the ch1ll domain, who donated the server space? (So that I may personally thank them)

Cheers and as usual, phenomenal work!
y00tz

ViciouZ · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2007, 01:31:26 PM »

Matze donated it. Smokey also helped me, by donating some space for DPPut.

jitspoe · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2007, 02:39:29 PM »

Not sure if this would be possible, but it would be cool if the program actually verified the BSP file (checked for lighting, leaks, proper gamemode settings, etc.)

Cobo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2007, 03:05:17 PM »

Quote from: jitspoe on May 15, 2007, 02:39:29 PM

Not sure if this would be possible, but it would be cool if the program actually verified the BSP file (checked for lighting, leaks, proper gamemode settings, etc.)

I guess the program could use the compilers that come with BSP so you only need to supply the map file.

jitspoe · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2007, 04:23:56 PM »

That's probably not a good idea. A lot of times you need to use advanced settings on the compilers, and the process can take hours. Plus it still won't be able to tell if the map successfully compiled or not.

y00tz · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2007, 04:57:25 PM »

Quote from: jitspoe on May 15, 2007, 02:39:29 PM

Not sure if this would be possible, but it would be cool if the program actually verified the BSP file (checked for lighting, leaks, proper gamemode settings, etc.)

You mean just to eliminate yucky maps being posted?

jitspoe · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2007, 06:10:23 PM »

I doubt it would eliminate yucky maps from being posted, but it would potentially make mappers aware that their map isn't complete.

Eiii · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2007, 06:46:09 PM »

Since he isn't doing it, here's my 800x600 screenshots version.

y00tz · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2007, 06:57:50 PM »

Quote from: eiii on May 15, 2007, 06:46:09 PM

Since he isn't doing it, here's my 800x600 screenshots version.

1. Modifying and re-releasing his software may be breaking his terms. You should always ask permission
2. It's not that he isn't doing it, he's 14 and lives in the UK where it's almost 2 a.m. right now, so he's probably asleep. And knowing Vic he'll probably crank out another build with more options, features etc. tomorrow afternoon.

Eiii · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:31:33 PM »

Quote from: y00tz on May 15, 2007, 06:57:50 PM

Quote from: eiii on May 15, 2007, 06:46:09 PM
Since he isn't doing it, here's my 800x600 screenshots version.

1. Modifying and re-releasing his software may be breaking his terms. You should always ask permission
2. It's not that he isn't doing it, he's 14 and lives in the UK where it's almost 2 a.m. right now, so he's probably asleep. And knowing Vic he'll probably crank out another build with more options, features etc. tomorrow afternoon.

1. There really weren't any terms.
2. Just because he's asleep doesn't mean he's doing it.

Anyway, it's not like my addition/change made it any tougher to add anything.

y00tz · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2007, 08:18:05 PM »

Quote from: eiii on May 15, 2007, 07:31:33 PM

2. Just because he's asleep doesn't mean he's doing it. Anyway, it's not like my addition/change made it any tougher to add anything.

Yeah, but this does:

Quote from: ViciouZ on May 15, 2007, 01:23:13 PM

That's my fault. In version 0.3 you can expect it.

Eiii · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2007, 09:04:14 PM »

So? I can do it first, and it's a really simple thing. That doesn't really cause any harm, does it?

S8NSSON · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:03:51 PM »

I think it's completely wrong.
It's not your code, and you don't have permission.
How rude, how completely rude of you.

Eiii · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:12:48 PM »

Forgive me for trying to make a small improvement that was specifically requested. Christ.

y00tz · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:16:11 PM »

Eiii nobody jumped your case, I merely recommend you check with him first... If you're not going to CYOA, fine by me.
And my second comment was that you said he wasn't going to, and he was going to. End of story.

You're a nice guy, I like you, I just think you should run it by him first.