New tile idea: teleports

[Shauing]

Does someone have a SDLPoP version with the teleports working? I most likely wanna use the teleports for The Queen Of Light DOS port I'm doing.

[dmitry_s]

There is an SDLPoP branch with teleports.
https://github.com/NagyD/SDLPoP/tree/teleports

[Shauing]

There is an SDLPoP branch with teleports.
https://github.com/NagyD/SDLPoP/tree/teleports

Yes, but for some reason, the graphics wouldn't load when trying to use them in apoplexy.

[dmitry_s]

Apoplexy does not know how to load tiles with non-standard modifiers. The portals should be displayed in that branch correctly if you set the tiles to correct modifiers.

[Shauing]

Apoplexy does not know how to load tiles with non-standard modifiers. The portals should be displayed in that branch correctly if you set the tiles to correct modifiers.

How do you do that? Also, it seems that I have to do something in order to have the SDLPoP.exe file.

[Norbert]

This should contain the requested information:

But how do I use them for my levels?

[...]

Short term:

You'll need an SDLPoP binary (executable file) that provides the teleports. Currently, this functionality is only available in David's teleports branch. You could ask someone to create a binary package for you using that branch. Once you have this suitable SDLPoP, move it into apoplexy's SDLPoP/ directory.

Next, use apoplexy to add teleports. First, place a balcony left. Click the balcony left. This will take you to the tiles screen. On the tiles screen, click the gear icon in the lower right. This will take you to the custom tiles screen. On the custom tiles screen, set the "Modifier" code to 1 or higher, and then press "USE". You have now changed the balcony left to a teleport. Add another teleport with the same "Modifier" code. Save, playtest, etc.

Long term:

[...] If SDLPoP officially includes teleports, then I will add them to apoplexy's native tiles screen. [...]

As for...

I have to do something in order to have the SDLPoP.exe file.

Either ask someone to create it for you, or compile yourself.

[Shauing]

As for...

I have to do something in order to have the SDLPoP.exe file.

Either ask someone to create it for you, or compile yourself.

Ok, tried to compile it downloading the files that were indicated, but now what?

[Norbert]

SDLPoP could use step-by-step compilation instructions for the Windows platform.
Probably David or dmitry_s (or Falcury) can help you out.
Or maybe teleports will be added to the next official release.

[Shauing]

All right then. Will wait to see if either of them can do something or if it comes on the next release.

[VelCheran]

You need to follow those instructions, without a few details (like, instead of new project, you can select directly open "port_release.dev".
I compiled the executable, I'll send it to you on Discord.

[VelCheran]

Ok, the graphics aren't loading with the new executable. Here's what I did:

• I put the new SDLPoP into Apoplexy's folder, along with the new "data", "doc" and "src" folders (I guess only data is useful);
• I added a teleport balcony. In Apoplexy, the new graphics aren't loading;
• I put the "prince" folder with the new levelset into SDLPoP's mods folder and change the ini to load that mod: the graphics aren't loading;
• I tried instead to put the content of prince folder into SDLPoP's main folder, same thing.

Is there something we're missing there?

[Norbert]

Ok, the graphics aren't loading with the new executable.

Heh, I just tested, and the in-game graphics don't show up for me either.
Now I'm curious how it could work for David, unless maybe he didn't test it?

[David]

Ok, the graphics aren't loading with the new executable.

Heh, I just tested, and the in-game graphics don't show up for me either.
Now I'm curious how it could work for David, unless maybe he didn't test it?

I think Apoplexy tries to start SDLPoP from the DOS PoP folder, where the teleport graphics don't exist in VDUNGEON.DAT and VPALACE.DAT .

I don't remember how I tested it.

If you copy the edited LEVELS.DAT to the SDLPoP folder, and start SDLPoP from there, then it should work.

• I put the "prince" folder with the new levelset into SDLPoP's mods folder and change the ini to load that mod: the graphics aren't loading;
• I tried instead to put the content of prince folder into SDLPoP's main folder, same thing.

You need to skip at least VDUNGEON.DAT and/or VPALACE.DAT .
If SDLPoP finds them then they override what's in the data/ folder and the teleport graphics won't be loaded.

[VelCheran]

It works, thanks!

[Norbert]

Probably certain group+variant combos, that DOS doesn't have anyway, should always load from data/ ?