[madaboutgames]

Im using fred2 v 3.5.5.  When assigning loading screen I can only assign pcx files, any idea why??  I need to use tga files which are much higher quality.
I viewed the vp file of fraider wars 2, and all loading screens are in tga format so i should be able to use them.  

[Trivial Psychic]

Originally posted by madaboutgames
Im using fred2 v 3.5.5.

That could be the problem, right there.

[karajorma]

Just wait until you're finished and then edit the file in notepad if you insist on using 3.5.5 (Which let's face it is around 2 years old)

[madaboutgames]

Ive been using the 3.5.5 version for a bit now , came with tbp core 3.2 so i thought this was an up to date version, anyone have an url for a newer version??
Cheers;)

[karajorma]

The SCP Forum/Recent Builds Subforum. There should be a topic near the top.

[madaboutgames]

Sorry my mistake, its 3.6.5 im using, i just type in the field for picture and works fine.

Nother question : Is it possible to play full screen animations during a campaign (the begining, end or halfway through) and is it posible to use another format other than .anim ??

[karajorma]

You mean cutscenes like FS2 had?

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[madaboutgames]

Excellent, cheers just what i needed to know.  Another question is there any better software than FRAPS for recording gameplay??? and any which also record sound???

[karajorma]

Yes. Use Gamecam as long as you're not capturing sound as it's much better. (You have to pay extra for sound capture though).

[madaboutgames]

Nice one, Ill be making a trailer at xmas and all this will come in very handy and can add a bit more depth to the campaign with cut scenes and sepetate loading screens.  Cheers.

1 more question though and last one is how to make a vp file, which bit of the freespace toolkit do i need to download?

Thanks Karajorma

[karajorma]

I need to actually upload my updates to the FAQ. I keep having to cut and paste stuff I haven't uploaded yet


First you'll need some VP making Software. I personally use Kazan's VP Constructor Suite (VPCS) but once you've grasped the basics you'll probably find that any of the programs available are easy to use. I'm going to assume you're using VPCS for the rest of this guide.
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• Open VPCS.
• Choose Directory>>Add Files A prompt will open up asking you for a directory name.
• All files in a vp are placed in directories inside the vp. The names of the directories are exactly the same as those in the Freespace2\Data folder. If you're adding a mission file you'll need a directory called missions. If you're adding a model you'll need to put the pofs in a folder called models same as you would in the data folder.
• Once you've created the folder click on the add files button (It's a yellow plus sign). Browse to the folder containing the files you want to add to the directory you just created. Select them and click open. You'll notice that the files are added to the folder you just created.
• Repeat the last two steps for any other folders you need to create (effects, music, etc.)
• Choose File>>Write VP.
• Give the VP a new name and save it.

[Goober5000]

I personally use 's cfilearchiver.

[madaboutgames]

Nice one, ill give them both a try and see which one i prefer.