[Omniscaper]

Could a SCP member please provide a comprehensive list and links to the current versions of all important files pertaining to running and modding  FS2:SCP.

(FS2:Open, Launcher, Media VP's, PCS, etc.......)

I am quite frustrated with having to have to comb through countless forums to find the LATEST releases and versions of crucial software to run and mod Freespace 2 SCP.

I recently started modding Freespace and right now my hard drive is a mess of so many versions of different stuff. I fear that many of the problems  I am experiencing, either running or modding, are in vain because of outdated files.

This will prevent many newbie questions and problems from repeating. The SCP Genious Machine can  focus on the latest bugs and problems that are relevent in the continuing evolution of Freespace 2.

[redmenace]

fs2kit: http://alliance.sourceforge.net/FS2Kit.shtml
media VP: http://fs2source.warpcore.org/mediavps/mediavp356c.exe 18.4MB
fred_openGL: http://www.deepbluebettas.com/fs2/fred2_open_r.exe 3.09MB
fs2_open: http://deepbluebettas.com/fs2/fs2_open_r.zip 1.17 MB
launcher 3.x: http://www.randomtiger.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/freespace/Launcher3.rar 49.9 KB
launcher 4.x: http://www.randomtiger.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/freespace/Launcher4.rar 47.9 KB (use for builds after 1/15/04 -Redmenace)
fs2_open wiki:http://dynamic4.gamespy.com/~freespace/fsdoc/index.php/HomePage
fs2 modding tools and walk throughs can be found at
http://freespace.volitionwatch.com
and to head off the eventual question
CVS(used to download code):http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/cvsgui/WinCvs120.zip?download 3.6MB
Latest PCS 1.3.4: (model converter http://sourceforge.net/projects/alliance


PCS improvement (for auto-facet use in Truespace): http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/blackwater/PCS_facet.zip 349 KB

I also am adding the link to Fractux's FS2 server for the FS2 DIVX movies.
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,16047.0.html

New addition is the latest weapons FX
With Missles
http://www.penguinbomb.com/lightspeed/FS2_new_weapon_FX_v0.2e.zip 1.08MB

32-bit planets
TGA Build (reccommended):
http://www.penguinbomb.com/lightspeed/TGA_Planets_FS2_v2.0.zip 15.1 MB
DDS Build (ONLY if TGA is killing you):
http://www.penguinbomb.com/lightspeed/DDS_Planets_FS2_v2.0.zip 4.56 MB
* - Memory Usage (TGA):

v1.0 (all planets in memory): 344 MB
v2.0 (all planets in memory): 68 MB

That's an optimization of 80%.

* - Memory Usage (DDS):

v2.0 (all planets in memory): 22.6 MB

Bobboau-Lightspeed Thruster Hybrids
http://www.penguinbomb.com/lightspeed/Bobboau_Lightspeed_Maps_V1.2.zip 1.10MB

Hi-Poly Fenris-test stage
http://www.3dap.com/hlp/hosted/swfs2/wips/fenris.zip 650 KB

Hi-Poly Herc-test stage
http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/blackwater/hiherc.zip 350 KB

Hi-Poly Alastor-test stage
http://swooh.com/peon/Bubsy87/highpolys/HighpolyTurret1.cob 82.1KB

Hi-Poly Seth-WIP
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,21216.0.html

Hi-Poly Aelos-WIP http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,21161.msg422991.html#msg422991

Nebula + 1 test mission
http://www.penguinbomb.com/lightspeed/FS2_Nebula_Backgrounds.zip

[Omniscaper]

You are a saint. But your PCS link is not the latest for those who are modding.

Heres my 2 cents:

Latest PCS 1.3.4: (model converter)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/alliance

PCS improvement (for auto-facet use in Truespace):
http://freespace.volitionwatch.com/blackwater/PCS_facet.zip

[Snowden]

Maybe it would be an idea to have an automatic updater for some of these things.

[Stryke 9]

It would, except that with the exception of the SCP, they're changed about once a year, tops.

[Flaser]

Sticky this RIGHT NOW!

Erhm...it seems like quite a good idea.

[Culando]

Actually, stickying this would be a very wise idea.

Or, possibly a better idea, have one of the project heads make a new topic and they always keep the latest files linked to in the first post, and sticky that. It'll reduce confusion for a lot of people who use FSO. Including myself. >>

[Goober5000]

Stickied for the time being, until we get something official together.

[übermetroid]

Auto updater?  Make it work from the launcher to work with the Media pack, launch and the exe?

Wow, good idea!

[Reppyboyo]

And all in one pack?
Would make things much easier for the normal user to find and use SCP to the full.

[übermetroid]

Or at least some place on the forum that has a link to the latest stuff.

[Charismatic]

Yes, this is a good idea. Go ahead with it. it would make many of our searches much easier, and it would save of time >)

Ephili

[Charismatic]

Oh yah, after i say its a good idea, no one else replys. ha. >)

[jdjtcagle]

I personly have nothing against you.
but. "REGISTER UNDER A NEW NAME PLEASE"

[J3Vr6]

??? What does his name have to do with anything?

[jdjtcagle]

Most people wouldn't notice him. I know I wouldn't

[karajorma]

He doesn't need to change his name just his act. Most of us are quite forgiving. I've seen people act like total noobs when they first got here only to settle down into productive members of the community.

[jdjtcagle]

ya, I think I'm just know getting use to this place:)
even though I'm here all the time
And I'm trying to learn to FRED and MOD so I can help this place out.

[mnftg64]

ok, which version of freespace 2 open should I have, N, R, D? AHHH Which one? There's so many!

[jdjtcagle]

The latest builds thread in this forum. It says on the ZIP "12_05_03" it gives you a debug " d " version and " r " which I guess stands for regular