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AprilRyan
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From:Stark/Arcadia
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posted 05-27-2001 04:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for AprilRyan     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Okay, it's all coming together now! I've got the Porsche model from "Need For Speed 5" imported into the NewCity.WAD to replace the motorcycle model. It's fully drivable (that was a major headache, let me tell you!), and no, Lara's head doesn't stick out of the top (that was a problem I had originally, now she just disappears once she gets in the car.)

Here's the downside:
1. The car door doesn't open, so it looks a little funny when she gets in or out of the car.
2. Collision problems... because the Porsche model is obviously a different shape from the motorcycle, it tends to ride "through" the sides of walls. I'm working on this, but it will take some time.
3. No dynamic lighting effects.
4. I've had to blacken the windshields (as you'll recall, you could see inside the cars on NFS, but here that would just look goofy since there was no way I could make sit Lara in the car... at least not yet!)

Here's the upside:

1. It's the full 3D model, meaning it's viewable from all angles with no problems!
2. I've scaled it to the right size for Lara's world.
3. Jumping over fiery pits in the Porsche is very satisfying!

I'll let you know once I get around to posting this... still got a few minor bugs to iron out.
(Oh, by the way, I'm using the Porsche Boxster as my model. If there's a particular model anybody wants, let me know. I should be able to get it into any WAD that already has a vehicle... but no promises just yet.)

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Colin Grigson
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posted 05-27-2001 05:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Colin Grigson   Click Here to Email Colin Grigson     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Ferrari, please

How bout some screen shots

Col.

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dakulesportman
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posted 05-27-2001 05:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for dakulesportman   Click Here to Email dakulesportman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
yea..screenshots would be great
hope you get it to fully work

~dksm~

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Apparition
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posted 05-27-2001 05:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Apparition   Click Here to Email Apparition     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I don't know if its the right need for speed or not but the BMW M5 sedan would be great!!!

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Joseph Seymour
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posted 05-27-2001 06:51 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Joseph Seymour   Click Here to Email Joseph Seymour     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I think it would ben better if you used the car from the 4 level of tomb raider 4.. The car show the door openand close when she get in..

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Seth
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posted 05-27-2001 06:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Seth   Click Here to Email Seth     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I was just about to say that, Joseph! LoL! Anyway, yeah, use the jeep instead of the motorcycle, it'll work (and look) a whole lot better!

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Seth
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posted 05-29-2001 07:04 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Seth   Click Here to Email Seth     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
*BUMP* This is cool.

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robbase
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posted 05-30-2001 12:39 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for robbase     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I agree,
as long as you maintain certain aspect ratios, such as wheel base and door positioning all animation's will work.
however this would be quite tricky as far as importing vehicles from other games, but a complete tear down and rebuild of the jeep would not be hard.
I've been thinking of turning that thing into a 56 cadilac convertible (or something of the like) for my next project.

stay tuned...
-rob

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Elpasodude
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posted 05-30-2001 03:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Elpasodude   Click Here to Email Elpasodude     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Wee need screenshots.
Now.

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posted 05-30-2001 07:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Conehead139   Click Here to Email Conehead139     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
give us mercy! give us screenshots!

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robbase
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posted 05-31-2001 01:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for robbase     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
give about a week.

I'm updating my site, and haven't even started on this yet, but I'm greatly looking forward to it.

thanx for your enthusiasm.

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MichaelB
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posted 06-01-2001 07:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MichaelB   Click Here to Email MichaelB     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My dollar to your donut that the whole Porsche thing is a gag...

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