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i don't know if this only applies to Linux, or just my box perhaps, but i'm running with the latest cvs (as of oct 11, 2006), ingame version shows v3.6.9.

problem: when mv_effects.vp is available, fighter shield hit effects show up with the "black box" problem that i've been reading is generally a result of a given image file being either 24-bit encoded, or not having pure black for the 100% transparent areas, or something like that. removing mv_effects.vp goes back to the stock artwork, and this problem doesn't exist with those.

i've tried this with both the zpack and downloading just mv_effects.vp, both from scp.indiegames.us (zpack was downloaded on oct 11, mv_effects.vp standalone version was downloaded today), and both have the same issues.

additionally, i noticed that the subach has the same problems with the weapon effect, but this is not as noticable as it's flying in mostly black space.

i haven't tested on this too much, and am more than happy to post more info as needed for a fix to, at the very least, a problem only i seem to be experiencing.

i also apologize if this has already been discussed... i did several searches, and several pages of results came back, but all the related ones seemed to apply to planet artwork.

thanks

[Turey]

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do you have the 710 patches? check your Media_VPs folder for the file mp-710_effects.vp. if you don't have it, get it with the rest of the patches at the top of this page.

[xtg]

That fixed it perfectly, thanks, Turey :