Doomsday Engine

2012-05-19

21:32 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

Friday's build 511 introduces the new command line parsing discussed in the proposal. Spaces should now be interprete... skyjake

08:49 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

Thanks for adding it to the roadmap. I would like to see a short term solution also, so I fixed string separation wit... alepulver

06:11 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

I wrote a proposal to address this issue:
http://dengine.net/dew/index.php?title=Qt_for_command_line_arguments skyjake

01:26 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

For historical reasons, Doomsday's command line parsing is done differently on Windows compared to Unix. Qt is able t... skyjake

19:16 Revision 9c6599ec (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

danij

19:15 Revision 66e199e7 (github): libdeng2: Added WIN32 binary metadata to deng.dll

Most metadata values taken from engine/portable/include/dd_version.h
Todo for later: Relocate dd_version.h danij

19:13 Revision ef88ca67 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

skyjake

19:13 Revision 75b9561f (github): Bindings|Fixed: Dedicated mode console was unresponsive

There were no binding contexts available in dedicated mode, which
meant that key events weren't being passed to the c... skyjake

17:16 Revision 5028893d (github): libcommon|Fixed: Typo in DEBUG message output for turnMobjToNearestLine()

danij

09:23 Revision 20a06deb (github): Debug: Moved excessive debug messages to a lower level

The sound debug messages were filling up the hard drive of the MP test server. skyjake

2012-05-18

20:07 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

No problem. Sorry if I sounded harsh before. I appreciate your efforts put into this project.
I believe fixing this ... alepulver

19:31 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

You'll need to bear with me not being a Unix user, I'm interpreting as I go. I see what the issue is here, the shell ... danij

19:21 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

> I guess that the reason you've had so much trouble with this is that you
> haven't yet tried to specify more than t... alepulver

18:26 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

I guess that the reason you've had so much trouble with this is that you haven't yet tried to specify more than two a... danij

17:57 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

This means that argv[2] = "/home/ale/Downloads/blah blah/":
execve("/usr/bin/doomsday", ["doomsday", "-iwad", "/home/... alepulver

17:11 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

As I said, you need to escape paths for Doomsday also. It's been a while since I last used a Unix-based platform from... danij

17:07 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

About documentation of relative paths, the command (that searches for the strings "absolute" and "relative"):
$ man d... alepulver

17:06 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

strace -f doomsday -iwad "$PWD/blah/" | grep blah
*Attachments:*
* http://sourceforge.net/p/deng/bugs/_discuss/threa... alepulver

16:19 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

strace -f doomsday -iwad "$PWD/blah blah/" | grep blah
*Attachments:*
* http://sourceforge.net/p/deng/bugs/_discuss/... alepulver

15:35 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

Paths with spaces work fine, you must enclose them in parenthesis so that the engine knows its one argument rather th... danij

07:40 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

Thanks for the reply.
About the relative path, if you consider it a feature instead of bug, then I think it should... alepulver

15:35 Revision a7a1be9d (github): Homepage: Automatically update the latest Doomsday stable version title

The large stable version title is now updated automatically when a
newer build event generates an installable Doomsda... danij

14:58 Revision 6117feea (github): Win32: Updated copyright metadata for all binaries

Todo: Define all metadata in the respective version header files. danij

12:12 Revision a05ff063 (github): Updated a bunch of version numbers to 1.9.9

Readme, Doxygen, OS X app bundle. skyjake

11:31 Revision 2fe8fda9 (github): Builder|Fixed: Syntax errors

skyjake

11:27 Revision bb9dba9c (github): Builder: Added <changeLog> to the feed for each build

<releaseNotes> points to the stable release's notes. skyjake

11:20 Revision 87cb6130 (github): Builder: Unstable/Candidate builds use build report as release notes

skyjake

09:32 Bug #1041: [Windows] Pressing Alt/AltGr key confuses turning

To offer some more information regarding this;
It turns out that pressing the Alt Key while playing, no matter if ... vermil

08:50 Bug #1041: [Windows] Pressing Alt/AltGr key confuses turning

I would guess this is related to the sharp event processing. Logically the modifier states should only change on shar... danij

08:45 Bug #1041: [Windows] Pressing Alt/AltGr key confuses turning

In that case it could be related to how/when the Strafe modifier state is updated. We'll need to investigate... skyjake

07:43 Bug #1043: [Values] Static field broken (disable weapon lowering)

- **status**: open --> fixed
- **assigned_to**: Jaakko Keränen
skyjake

07:37 Bug #1047: [Doom] jDRP ammo box not loading

Issue 3 has a report: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2962837&group_id=74815&atid=542099 skyjake

2012-05-17

13:07 Bug #1044: Hexen 1.1 Demo crash

- **labels**: jHexen --> Hexen
- **milestone**: v1.8.6 --> v1.9.8
skyjake

12:40 Bug #1044: Hexen 1.1 Demo crash

Doomworld is where I downloaded the demo yesterday only because the registered version was crashing. When I launch th... martyfender

12:01 Bug #1046 (Closed): [Snowberry] No HeXen beta demo gamemode

Pretty much what the subject states.
It means one has to start Dday with another game and then use the load consol... vermil

11:24 Bug #1045 (New): [Hexen] Moving platform sound loops while menu open

In 1.9.8 stable, the moving platform sound in HeXen loops whilst the main menu is open, if a platform or polyobj is m... vermil

2012-05-16

23:21 Bug #1044 (Rejected): Hexen 1.1 Demo crash

Hexen 1.1 Demo crash with segmentation violation, lump errors in build 500 Stable.. I went back to the earliest versi... martyfender

2012-05-15

19:48 Revision 1074eab8 (github): Revert "Console: Temporarily hardcoded F11 functionality while console open"

This reverts commit 8cc2ab54eb99aa008e1c62ccc92faeea834afce3. skyjake

19:46 Revision 4d02b5b0 (github): Bindings: Removed special-case responders

All event processing should occur within the binding context stack.
Fixes the issue of F11 not working in the Control... skyjake

17:57 Revision c2a32684 (github): Ubuntu: Removed libcurl3 and libsdl-net from dependencies

This functionality has been replaced with Qt. skyjake

16:26 Revision c0fc234c (github): Bumped version number to 1.9.9 Unstable

skyjake

08:18 Bug #1043 (Closed): [Values] Static field broken (disable weapon lowering)

The value defs based option to disable a weapon from visually lowering/raising (the 'static' field), no longer works ... vermil

08:16 Bug #1042 (New): [Windows] Alt key and console activation

Pressing the Alt Key randomly seems to stop the Console activation key from working.
Once the console activation ... vermil

07:57 Bug #1041 (New): [Windows] Pressing Alt/AltGr key confuses turning

Repeatedly tapping the Alt key while pressing left or right appears to confuse the movement/camera interpolation, cau... vermil

07:11 Revision 3d3de9d5 (github): Homepage: Updated source download URI for Doomsday Engine version 1.9.8

danij

07:03 Revision 3aedcde4 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

danij

07:02 Revision a6753c83 (github): Homepage: The latest stable Doomsday Engine is now version 1.9.8

Hopefully I'll get around to automating this before the next release danij

06:54 Revision 84bbd050 (github): Builder: Use the base version for download URIs

Omit anything that comes after a dash. skyjake

06:45 Revision c86b818e (github): Builder|Fixed: Version number parsing and stable download URI

skyjake

05:18 Bug #987: [Linux/FreeBSD] Initial screen displayed incorrectly

Screenshot
*Attachments:*
* http://sourceforge.net/p/deng/bugs/_discuss/thread/67aeadc5/35ec/attachment/init.png
vvv1

05:16 Bug #540: Alt+Tab disables mouse turning

Mostly fixed for 1.9.8. skyjake

2012-05-14

20:04 Revision c86656c3 (github): Downgrade to MSVC 2008 for Qt 4.7.4

skyjake

16:58 Revision 98b8e55f (github): Release type is "Stable" in the stable branch

skyjake

16:40 Bug #869: [Doom] E1M7 Comp Station column stuck

Summarizing a little: these are the potential solutions to this issue:
1. Adjust blockmap so that the lines won't ... skyjake

16:33 Bug #1040: [Hexen] Singleplayer starts on Deathkings MP map 35 broken

- **labels**: jHexen Gameplay --> Hexen, Deathkings
- **summary**: [Deathkings] Singleplayer starts on MP map 35 brok... danij

15:55 Bug #1040: [Hexen] Singleplayer starts on Deathkings MP map 35 broken

Further testing reveals this bug is actually exclusive to Map35.
If one goes to any other DM map they spawn normal... vermil

15:54 Bug #1040 (Closed): [Hexen] Singleplayer starts on Deathkings MP map 35 broken

Pretty much what the summary states; if one tries to warp to these maps (33-39) in single player, the player is turne... vermil

07:43 Revision 41ac1eae (github): Merge branch 'master' into stable

Conflicts:
distrib/autobuild.py
distrib/builder/changes.py
doomsday/build/build.pro
doomsday/build/mac/Info.plist... skyjake

2012-05-13

11:34 Revision 977d404d (github): Fixed missing parentheses in dsOpenAL::DS_Init()

danij

11:12 Revision 4e744ec3 (github): OpenAL: Output errors to std::cerr with DENG_DSOPENAL_DEBUG

danij

09:55 Revision 8463b14b (github): CanvasWindow: Use updateGL() when initializing the canvas after recreation

Calling updateGL() instead of update() works better on Windows; the
canvas switchover appears smoother and achieves s... danij

09:20 Revision 38a10bb7 (github): Refactor: Switched OpenAL driver to C++

danij

08:54 Revision 1caee2f9 (github): Cleaned up OpenAL driver implementation

danij

06:51 Revision 43ccd5e8 (github): OpenAL|Fixed: Fatal error during startup

Attempting to use the OpenAL plugin for sound effect playback would
result in a fatal error during engine startup (tr... danij

05:19 Revision f855bdc6 (github): Master Server|Fixed: Open write lock on server database

It was possible for a MasterServer to get itself into an invalid state
which left an open write-lock on the server da... danij

2012-05-12

22:35 Bug #1039 (Closed): [Snowberry] utf8' codec can't decode byte 0xe1 in position 4

Hello,
when I click on Snowberry "Addons" tab, I obtain this error:
Runtime Error
An unexpected error occured ... legluondunet

19:10 Revision cc44c0c2 (github): Fixed bug in previous commit

danij

18:47 Revision 95b9a645 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

danij

18:44 Revision 53dd8b31 (github): Added: Crosshair rotation

The crosshair can now be rotated offering greater customization
possibilities. The diamond-shaped crosshair has been ... danij

17:13 Revision 0f28ae1e (github): Revert "Input: Never late process sharp axis/angle events"

This reverts commit 477a59e0c0086332807ac1d595fd291dd7de3e79. skyjake

13:19 Revision f022b4c6 (github): Win32|Input: Added missing mapping for virtual key 0xE2

Mapped virtual key 0xE2 to the DDKEY Tilde (96). skyjake

12:02 Revision 0891d32e (github): Improved debug message about cursor hiding

skyjake

11:57 Revision 477a59e0 (github): Input: Never late process sharp axis/angle events

Mouse and joystick movement needs low latency, so it's better to not
late process the events even though "input-sharp... skyjake

11:08 Revision 832d11c6 (github): Refactor|Input: Separate function for updating device axes

skyjake

2012-05-11

16:44 Revision 484ff717 (github): OpenAL: Install to library directory on Unix and Win32

On the Mac, available plugins are installed via the bundling script. skyjake

00:33 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

Note that the correct way to specify the IWAD is:
doomsday -iwad /full/path/to/doom/doom.wad
You can also speci... skyjake

00:33 Bug #1038 (Closed): [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

I'm using Doomsday 1.9.8 build 495 on Ubuntu 12.04 64-bits, but the problem also happens with build 490 and 1.9.7 sta... alepulver

2012-05-10

21:24 Revision 9ba4ee47 (github): Map Renderer|Fixed: HOM in temple4.wad near {x:6864, y:10528}

danij

19:19 Revision 980453dc (github): GL: Always do manual OpenGL painting in fullscreen

It seems no platform-specific exceptions are needed when drawing
with updateGL(). skyjake

19:19 Revision a01396b5 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

danij

19:18 Revision 73bdebf5 (github): Refactor: Split the LineDef_BackClosed() logic into two new routines

The two users of this logic, the map renderer's sky fix geometry
construction and the light level delta calculation n... danij

19:00 Revision adf44640 (github): Refactor|Canvas: Separate method for showing and hiding the cursor

skyjake

15:03 Revision 40a1540e (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

skyjake

15:03 Revision af270623 (github): GL: Experimenting with another window update method

updateGL() seems to work better as it just does the OpenGL drawing.
Manual repainting is now done with updateGL(). skyjake

07:45 Revision 13727d50 (github): Fixed|Client: Things weren't placed on the floor

Mixup between float* and coord_t* when checking for the client-side floor
plane height. Monsters walking down stairs ... skyjake

07:16 Bug #968: [Doom] Mancubus attacks and high Z height differences

- **labels**: jDoom Gameplay --> Doom
danij

07:14 Bug #968: [Doom] Mancubus attacks and high Z height differences

Uploaded a small example wad that shows this behaviour; might have to shoot the Mancubus to overrule the reaction tim... vermil

06:43 Revision b035aecb (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

skyjake

06:43 Revision ac8c326f (github): GL: Set viewport in initialization

Perhaps this will help the issue with a recreated Canvas. skyjake

2012-05-09

07:16 Revision 905c8852 (github): qmake|Unix: Check that xxf86vm and xrandr exist

If the required X11 extensions are missing, qmake will fail with an
error message that instructs what to do. skyjake

04:24 Bug #998: Detail texture appearance incorrect (vs. #364)

Fixed for 1.9.8 danij

04:22 Bug #1036: Automatic game selection failed. No Registered Games.

The log message "No Registered Games" implies that your game plugins aren't being installed/found. Subsequently the e... danij

04:18 Bug #1038: [Unix] Locating resource files (wad/pk3)

Output of "doomsday -v -v doom/doom.wad"
*Attachments:*
* http://sourceforge.net/p/deng/bugs/_discuss/thread/30e1def... alepulver

2012-05-08

19:26 Revision bbcb9930 (github): Win32|Fixed: Mouse cursor visible during startup in fullscreen

danij

18:57 Revision 025ae26f (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

danij

18:56 Revision 536f000f (github): Busy Mode|Fixed: Transition duration should be determined before the worker begins

The transition style is configured by the caller prior to initiating
busy mode. Processing the work tasks may result ... danij

18:50 Revision d52062dd (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

skyjake

17:41 Revision 73e2e5ea (github): Fixed|Client: Resizing the window sets an invalid viewport

The client's Local flag and view console are properly updated when joining
a game. When a subsequent viewport update ... skyjake

17:00 Revision ccacdefc (github): Map Renderer|Fixed: Do not apply lightlevel deltas to wall surfaces with fix materials

Geometry for lower/upper wall sections with a fix material are meant
to be drawn using the same surface state as the ... danij

14:44 Revision 51458698 (github): Map Renderer|Fixed: Do not add polyobj edges to angle clipper when viewer is in the void

Polyobj half edges should not result in solid angle clipper segments
when the viewer is in the void. danij

14:26 Revision 6804b067 (github): Map Renderer|Fixed: Hexen MAP08 Crash

A linedef with an unexpected NULL back side was causing the renderer
to crash. danij

13:56 Revision 10a1673b (github): Revert "Map Renderer|Fixed: Crash in Hexen map08"

This reverts commit 8f6c8796ac14ae8fba2776a13be212b2734d62fd. danij

13:31 Revision db772ec8 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

danij

08:31 Bug #1036: Automatic game selection failed. No Registered Games.

Where are your IWAD files, and how are you telling Doomsday about it?
Your options basically are:
- on the comma... skyjake

08:24 Revision 7c8efa0e (github): Fixed|Client: Crash due to stray mobjs being left in the client ID hash

ClMobj_Destroy() was not unlinking the object from the ID hash. Instead,
it was trying to unlink to twice from the bl... skyjake

08:21 Revision 684960dc (github): Dedicated Server: Interactive mode runs at 35 Hz

The special 3 Hz CPU conservation mode is only for non-interactive
servers with no players on them. skyjake

08:21 Revision 22267e86 (github): Fixed: Out of bounds memory access in PathDirectory

The loop was accessing the character at string index -1. skyjake

06:36 Revision ee900875 (github): Removed unnecessary debug messages

These shouldn't be in the release build. skyjake

03:22 Bug #1037: [qmake] No check for required X11 extensions

Added the appropriate checks to engine.pro. skyjake

01:44 Revision f366d4f5 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

danij

2012-05-07

23:14 Bug #1037 (Closed): [qmake] No check for required X11 extensions

Hello,
I try to compile doomsday from last git snapshot and I obtain this error:
displaymode_x11.o: In function... legluondunet

21:04 Bug #1036 (Closed): Automatic game selection failed. No Registered Games.

Hello,
whatever the game I select, dommsday give me a console with this log:
$ doomsday
Dir::ChangeWorkDir: Su... legluondunet

20:32 Revision ea83d159 (github): Debug: Disallow incorrect behavior in release build

skyjake

17:36 Revision e60e0bd6 (github): Snowberry: Always specify either -wnd or -fullscreen on the command line

Otherwise Doomsday will use the previously used mode, and not fall back
to fullscreen mode as before. skyjake

17:16 Revision 312c73a0 (github): Updated some remaining version numbers to 1.9.8

skyjake

17:10 Revision 8f6c8796 (github): Map Renderer|Fixed: Crash in Hexen map08

A linedef with an unexpected NULL back side was causing the renderer
to crash. skyjake

10:17 Revision 25f9c154 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

skyjake

10:17 Revision ff5bbca8 (github): GL: Don't block until GL finished before frame update

Instead, just ask for the GL driver to flush its buffers. skyjake

08:29 Revision b7d8d807 (github): Fixed: Verbose level 2 attempted to access the timer before initialization

Assertion failed when trying to lock a mutex that hasn't yet been created. skyjake

07:25 Revision 659bba74 (github): Cleanup: Removed some dead and obsolete code related to vsync

danij

06:42 Bug #909: [Hexen] Tiny difference in Ettin behaviour

- **labels**: jHexen Gameplay --> Hexen
danij

06:42 Revision d49d085a (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

skyjake

06:40 Revision a8b4eb07 (github): Added|Control Panel: Graphics quality options FSAA and Vsync

The vid-fsaa and vid-vsync cvars can now be toggled in the control panel. skyjake

06:38 Revision 0d429f63 (github): Mac OS X|Fixed: Shift-Tab was not in the key code map

skyjake

06:14 Bug #908: Detail texture maximum distance ignored

Rather than modifying the mip levels it would be a whole lot easier to use GL_TEXTURE_LOD_BIAS to apply the maximum d... danij

2012-05-06

17:30 Revision 0f40b90f (github): File Sys|Fixed: Console commands "dir" and "ls" did not fix slashes

When entering paths from the console we should allow the user to use
both forward and backward slashes as path separa... danij

17:25 Revision e613f8ac (github): -vdmap|Fixed: Logic error when mapping to the base path with "}"

A logic error in the path argument handling resulted in an additional
terminating slash when using the "}" base path ... danij

11:57 Revision eab9ac6a (github): Snowberry: Updated Brazilian Portuguese language

Updated language strings provided by NTI. Thanks! skyjake

10:04 Revision 35addb58 (github): Merge branch 'master' of ssh://deng.git.sourceforge.net/gitroot/deng/deng

skyjake

10:03 Revision 70b3c779 (github): Fine-tuned frame update timing

There are now two distinct modes that frame updates operate in:
1) Manual repaint mode. Offers maximum control over ... skyjake