gsmapper + map mod

[Evergreen]

I have a compiling error on linux to report. I followed the instructions on your github README file.
http://pastebin.ubuntu.com/7231830/

It happens right after it links the minetest executable.

[gsmanners]

Server-side variables for tweaking something supposedly client-side? I'm disappointed...

Yeah... This is geared more for singleplayer mode. I am still testing this mod, after all.

Your phone or window isn't wide enough to display the code box. If it's a phone, try rotating it to landscape mode.

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CMakeFiles/minetest.dir/game.cpp.o: In function `the_game(bool&, bool, InputHandler*, irr::IrrlichtDevice*, irr::gui::IGUIFont*, std::string, std::string, std::string, std::string, unsigned short, std::basic_string<wchar_t, std::char_traits<wchar_t>, std::allocator<wchar_t> >&, ChatBackend&, SubgameSpec const&, bool)':
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You remember to edit CMakeLists.txt? You might need to re-run cmake, as well.

[Jordach]

I am still testing this mod, after all.

LOLWAT?!
This is an engine side change, not a local one...

So it's not a mod, but a feature.

[Evergreen]

I have a compiling error on linux to report. I followed the instructions on your github README file.
http://pastebin.ubuntu.com/7231830/

It happens right after it links the minetest executable.

Sorry, I didn't add gsmapper to CMakeLists. :P
It works great now, though the colors thing is an issue. For one thing trees appear grey on the map.

[gsmanners]

You know, the more I think about it, the more I like the idea of map variables being on the server side. It's going to be an interesting issue, especially if I ever get around to showing positions of other players and various other annotations.

[Inocudom]

This mapping feature isn't generating too much interest these days. I think new screenshots are needed.

[gsmanners]

Hahaha... I need to get off my behind and revamp this sucker something a little more proper is what we need here. Is 0.4.10 coming soon?

[hoodedice]

Hahaha... I need to get off my behind and revamp this sucker something a little more proper is what we need here. Is 0.4.10 coming soon?

Hint: Look for a player_list on TAB commit. When that is merged, 0.4.10 might be near completion.

spoiler - I might be wrong there.

[RealBadAngel]

Ok, i have took a deeper look at the code:
- member variables should follow the convention m_ not d_
- using strings (node names) for comparission is terribly slow. This has to be done once on startup. Get all the registered nodes and assign them generated set of texels. See next point.
- actual textures have to be used to show the content - this will help getting rid of predefined table - this also means in the current state the implementation is compatible only with minetest_game and its node names. Reading all the registered nodes, pickin their [0] tile and processing it will solve that issue and provide all the needed data.
Also at this point you can prepare prescaled pixels for zoom. lets say divide the texture into squares 4x4, get the average color, then result into 2x2, then 1x1.
You will end with 3 possible zoom levels with PROPER colors picked from actual textures.
- When displayin a texel, height should be used. Multiply the color by some factor, to make it brighter when higher on map. This way different levels of grass/whatever wont look as flat surface.
- Minimap should always keep player in the center.
- Hotkey to enable/disable minimap have to be used, also to cycle between zoom levels. can be done with just one key: on/1x/2x/4x/off

EDIT: Out of boredom i started to code texture reading.

[Calinou]

- When displayin a texel, height should be used. Multiply the color by some factor, to make it brighter when higher on map. This way different levels of grass/whatever wont look as flat surface.

Actually, you need some kind of shading – called “Terrain Undulate” in the Minecraft mod Rei's Minimap –, not terrain depth. Terrain depth, if it is added, should be optional.

[GingerHunter797]

This is so awesome! :O
This should be put in the game! :D

[gsmanners]

Actually, I've been thinking more about how to keyhole the effect onto the display, rather than just plastering it in their the way I've been doing it. What would be really cool is if I can give the actual model a 2K or 4K texture and then just show the amount it's configured to show (which would make tracking mode much simpler to optimize).

As for tracking being always on, I disagree. Most minimap mods that I've seen only using tracking in "radar" mode (or whatever they call it). This is another way the keyhole effect would be good. I could just make the keyhole whatever shape I want (round, for example).

[Jordach]

Actually, I've been thinking more about how to keyhole the effect onto the display, rather than just plastering it in their the way I've been doing it. What would be really cool is if I can give the actual model a 2K or 4K texture and then just show the amount it's configured to show (which would make tracking mode much simpler to optimize).

As for tracking being always on, I disagree. Most minimap mods that I've seen only using tracking in "radar" mode (or whatever they call it). This is another way the keyhole effect would be good. I could just make the keyhole whatever shape I want (round, for example).

Basically mean a texture with say solid black has a map applied, while alpha is ignored, right?

[gsmanners]

I'm already making textures. What I'd like to do is reduce the number of textures I'm making, because that's the source of a lot of the issues I'm having with this. If you can think of a better way to do that, then I'm all ears.

[LuxAtheris]

May I ask if how can this be installed to your game?

[gsmanners]

Well, there is this: https://github.com/gsmanners/gsmapper

But some people have a problem with using the "patch" command. I guess they're allergic to CLI or something.

[Inocudom]

Well, there is this: https://github.com/gsmanners/gsmapper

But some people have a problem with using the "patch" command. I guess they're allergic to CLI or something.

So, gsmapper is on GitHub now? The very thought is like sweet chocolate in my mouth that gets sweeter as it passes through my body. However, if nobody includes this patch in a future Windows build of Minetest (or Freeminer,) then testing of it shall indeed be impossible for many Windows users.

[gsmanners]

Yeah. Windows sucks. It's a wonder to me that anyone still uses it.

[philipbenr]

Windows bought out Nokia -.- That will keep it going for a while. It is dying in desktops and laptops. Only in schools and mobile is Windows really popular anymore...

[Inocudom]

Yeah. Windows sucks. It's a wonder to me that anyone still uses it.

I have to use Windows 7 because:
_____Playing The Sims 2 and The Sims 3 could prove problematic (if not impossible) on anything like Linux or Ubuntu.
_____I fear that my videos and pictures will be unreadable on anything like Linux or Ubuntu (because they were burned in Windows 7.)
_____I don't want my computer to be destroyed, because there is absolutely no guarantee that I will be able to get another one throughout the width and breadth of eternity.

[philipbenr]

- That is true, but then again, I don't really enjoy games like that...
- I shouldn't think that should be a problem. What format did you burn them in?
- Linux doesn't destroy computers. Windows does. Still, I understand your cautiousness.

[Inocudom]

- That is true, but then again, I don't really enjoy games like that...
- I shouldn't think that should be a problem. What format did you burn them in?
- Linux doesn't destroy computers. Windows does. Still, I understand your cautiousness.

They are on DVD data disks, the videos and images (.jpegs and .avi files they are.)

[sfan5]

- I shouldn't think that should be a problem. What format did you burn them in?

They are on DVD data disks, the videos and images (.jpegs and .avi files they are.)

You can read .jpg an .avi files with many programs on Linux, what you've got yourself into if you can't read the pictures/videos with another program/OS is Vendor lock-in

[Inocudom]

My graphics card is from NVIDIA, so it won't work with anything based on Linux, I heard.

How is progress on gsmapper lately?

[Jordach]

My graphics card is from NVIDIA, so it won't work with anything based on Linux, I heard.

UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

Anything Ubuntu based ran perfect with my aging nVidia card (GeForce 6200), which ran both MT and MC fine.

You just need the additional drivers, which is easy enough to do.

[JPRuehmann]

Hello
Sorry for my Harsh words, but where do you get such Bullshit.
There are NVIDIA drivers, both Free and Closed Source
There are no such Files that are not Viewable in Linux.
The Risc of damaging your PC via Malware is much higher in Windows than in Linux
There are much more Software for Linux Than for Windows.
Most of Windows Software Runs under Linux Via Wine to and if that is not working VirtualBox is helping.

Dont understand me wrong, If you like Windows that´s fine.
But dont tell such dumb things as Hardware is not working or Linux is Damaging Hardware.

Please rethink you Informathion Sources and use more reliable ones.
Have fun,
JPR

[stormchaser3000]

Hello
Sorry for my Harsh words, but where do you get such Bullshit.
There are NVIDIA drivers, both Free and Closed Source
There are no such Files that are not Viewable in Linux.
The Risc of damaging your PC via Malware is much higher in Windows than in Linux
There are much more Software for Linux Than for Windows.
Most of Windows Software Runs under Linux Via Wine to and if that is not working VirtualBox is helping.

Dont understand me wrong, If you like Windows that´s fine.
But dont tell such dumb things as Hardware is not working or Linux is Damaging Hardware.

Please rethink you Informathion Sources and use more reliable ones.
Have fun,
JPR

but it is true there is a lock on certain proprietary media that doesn't allow users that use an open source os to play dvds and other media. sadly it takes a lot of work getting the locked media to run on linux if even posible. for instance i tried to run a redbox dvd on my computer which had ubuntu installed at the time. the dvd did not run because the dvd was proprietary and was locked to open source dvd programs.

[JPRuehmann]

Thats wrong I am using my Kubuntu since years for viewig DVD, Bluray, and everyting else (Audio and Video)
The only thing you have to do for DVD is installing libdecss2 and optional libdvdnav.
For BluRay there is makemkv, not as comfortable as an standalone BD Player but works.
MPlayer and Videolan will play BD to but only unencrypted ones.

[Inocudom]

Topic is starting to get off track...

It looks like the last time gsmapper was worked on was two months ago. Does anyone actually test this program?

[JPRuehmann]

You are right. Sorry.
I would like to try it out, but only if it is part of the main Distribution.
Till then I hope it will not be forgotten.
Till then,
JPR