------------------------------------------------------------ Bort's QuakeC Mod v2.3 10/26/96 Compiled with the new Quake v1.06 source code ------------------------------------------------------------ Description ----------- This patch includes: - Holographic self Adopted from the holoduke idea, you now have the ability to create a clone holographic image of yourself and briefly fool your opponents. Your clone pretends to fire for 10 seconds. It uses 10 power cell units each time you activate it. Will not work if you don't have enough power cells to activate it. - Shotgun shells Player will see his empty shells eject from the shotgun adding more realism to Quake environment. - Grappling hook Ability to throw a chain having a rotating iron shaft with claws used for grasping, drawing and holding. Can be used for getting out of tight spots, getting to unreachable places and even grabbing your enemy, inflicting great pain. Grappling hook does not use any ammunition. Files included -------------- * bort.cfg - key bindings for Bort patch * pak0.pak - packed file with all the modified resources holo.qc - source for holographic self hook.qc - source for the grappling hook shells.qc - source for shotgun shells servmsg.qc - source for server message readme.txt - this file * the only files needed to run the patch Installation ------------ In your Quake directory parallel to the id1 directory make a new directory called "bort". In this directory, put pak0.pak and bort.cfg files supplied. Modify your keyboard preferences in bort.cfg with a text editor. From within the quake directory start Quake with this command line: quake -game bort Credits ------- All QuakeC code by: Perecli Manole Battle nick: Bort Shell model and sound by: Steve Bond Grappling hook model by: Mike (Last name unknown) - creator of morning star patch. If you need help or have any comments or suggestions regarding this mod, my address is: Perecli@ix.netcom.com