DF-21 Mission Components - Revision history

Df21admin: /* 1. Creating the new zip */

2024-11-15T14:05:31Z

1. Creating the new zip

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	# The batch file '''anchor.bat'''		# The batch file '''anchor.bat'''
	# The Read Me file '''anchor.txt''' . (If missing - please provide a basic description of the mission. You can use [https://df-21.net/downloads/conf_files/GOB_AUTH.txt this] example and fill it out as much as you can).		# The Read Me file '''anchor.txt''' . (If missing - please provide a basic description of the mission. You can use [https://df-21.net/downloads/conf_files/GOB_AUTH.txt this] example and fill it out as much as you can).

			'''Important Note:''' Please make sure all the files are in lowercase!

	Save the zip as <gobname>_modern.zip (or '''''anchor_modern.zip''''' in our case). '''Modern''' is just a version identifier but it tells people that it is the new version over the classic ones. Here is what the zip should look like.		Save the zip as <gobname>_modern.zip (or '''''anchor_modern.zip''''' in our case). '''Modern''' is just a version identifier but it tells people that it is the new version over the classic ones. Here is what the zip should look like.

Df21admin: /* 2. Mapping briefing file to the mission */

2024-08-28T17:00:38Z

2. Mapping briefing file to the mission

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	[[File:Anchorgob.png\|center\|thumb\|801x801px]]		[[File:Anchorgob.png\|center\|thumb\|801x801px]]
	As you see, there are many files here but the ~~ones~~ we need is called '''JEDI.LVL .''' If you extract it - by either CTRL-C / CTRL-V the file into a folder or choosing '''File --> Extract Files''' option , then you can open it in '''notepad''' (or any other text editor) and see which original mission is being replaced. In our case, the mission being replaced is '''JABSHIP''' so this is what we will need to create a mission briefing for.		As you see, there are many files here but the one we need is called '''JEDI.LVL .''' If you extract it - by either CTRL-C / CTRL-V the file into a folder or choosing '''File --> Extract Files''' option , then you can open it in '''notepad''' (or any other text editor) and see which original mission is being replaced. In our case, the mission being replaced is '''JABSHIP''' so this is what we will need to create a mission briefing for.
	LEVELS 1		LEVELS 1
	Anchor Hed, JABSHIP		Anchor Hed, JABSHIP

Df21admin at 02:28, 27 August 2024

2024-08-27T02:28:15Z

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	Here is how we do it in the batch file.		Here is how we do it in the batch file.
			@echo off
	set dark_executable=dark.exe		set dark_executable=dark.exe
	set steam=khonsu_shipping_steam_x64.exe		set steam=khonsu_shipping_steam_x64.exe
	set gog=khonsu_shipping_galaxy_x64.exe		set gog=khonsu_shipping_galaxy_x64.exe

	if not exist "%dark_executable%" (		if not exist "%dark_executable%" (
	if exist "%steam%" (		if exist "%steam%" (
	copy "%steam%" "%dark_executable%"		copy "%steam%" "%dark_executable%"
	)		) else if exist "%gog%" (
	else (		copy "%gog%" "%dark_executable%"
	if exist "%gog%" (		) else (
	copy "%gog%" "%dark_executable%"		echo "Cannot find Dark Forces executable!"
	) else (		pause
	echo "Cannot find Dark Forces executable!"		exit
	exit
	)
	)		)
	)		)
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	==== 3. Combined Batch Script Example ====		==== 3. Combined Batch Script Example ====
	Combining all the parts here is what the batch script '''anchor.bat''' should look like. Don't forget to replace <gobname> with your own level (Ex: '''anchor''')		Combining all the parts here is what the batch script '''anchor.bat''' should look like. Don't forget to replace <gobname> with your own level (Ex: '''anchor''')
			@echo off
	set dark_executable=dark.exe		set dark_executable=dark.exe
	set steam=khonsu_shipping_steam_x64.exe		set steam=khonsu_shipping_steam_x64.exe
	set gog=khonsu_shipping_galaxy_x64.exe		set gog=khonsu_shipping_galaxy_x64.exe

	if not exist "%dark_executable%" (		if not exist "%dark_executable%" (
	if exist "%steam%" (		if exist "%steam%" (
	copy "%steam%" "%dark_executable%"		copy "%steam%" "%dark_executable%"
	)		) else if exist "%gog%" (
	else (		copy "%gog%" "%dark_executable%"
	if exist "%gog%" (		) else (
	copy "%gog%" "%dark_executable%"		echo "Cannot find Dark Forces executable!"
	) else (		pause
	echo "Cannot find Dark Forces executable!"		exit
	exit
	)
	)		)
	)		)

	if exist <gobname>.tmp ren <gobname>.tmp dfbrief.lfd		if exist <gobname>.tmp ren <gobname>.tmp dfbrief.lfd
	DARK -u<gobname>.gob		DARK -u<gobname>.gob

Df21admin: /* ReadMe Template */

2024-08-27T01:58:54Z

ReadMe Template

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	Misc. Author Info :		Misc. Author Info :
	Game Compatibility : DOS/Remaster/The Force Engine		Game Compatibility : DOS/Remaster/The Force Engine
	Additional Credits to :		Additional Credits to : Who helped you make this mod? Did you use custom assets like WAX or BMs?
			List the asset and the authors here.
	Description : Set the mood here.		Description : Set the mood here.

Df21admin at 02:55, 20 August 2024

2024-08-20T02:55:18Z

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	* Ensure the missions can be completed without cheats		* Ensure the missions can be completed without cheats
	* Make sure it can be completed on '''every''' difficulty		* Make sure it can be completed on '''every''' difficulty
	* Have other players test to ensure the logic makes sense		* Have other players (Someone in the DF-21's [https://discord.gg/6T9NvMh2MC Discord] ) test to ensure the logic makes sense or upload a video walkthrough on YouTube.
	* Check for accessibility - flashing lights and some scrolling textures may cause headaches and nausea.		* Check for accessibility - flashing lights and some scrolling textures may cause headaches and nausea.

Df21admin: /* 1. Creating the new zip */

2024-08-18T16:42:22Z

1. Creating the new zip

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	# The Read Me file '''anchor.txt''' . (If missing - please provide a basic description of the mission. You can use [https://df-21.net/downloads/conf_files/GOB_AUTH.txt this] example and fill it out as much as you can).		# The Read Me file '''anchor.txt''' . (If missing - please provide a basic description of the mission. You can use [https://df-21.net/downloads/conf_files/GOB_AUTH.txt this] example and fill it out as much as you can).

	Save the zip as <gobname>_modern.zip (or '''''anchor_modern.zip''''' in our case). '''Modern''' is just a version identifier but it tells people that it is the new version over the classic ones. Here is what the zip should look like.		Save the zip as <gobname>_modern.zip (or '''''anchor_modern.zip''''' in our case). '''Modern''' is just a version identifier but it tells people that it is the new version over the classic ones. Here is what the zip should look like.
	[[File:~~AnchorZip~~.png\|center\|thumb\|~~605x605px~~]]
			[[File:Zip contents.png\|center\|thumb\|608x608px]]
	'''Important:''' You should also '''rename''' the original mission zip to '''<gobname>_classic.zip''' . This way we will know that this is the original mission.		'''Important:''' You should also '''rename''' the original mission zip to '''<gobname>_classic.zip''' . This way we will know that this is the original mission.

Df21admin at 16:34, 18 August 2024

2024-08-18T16:34:42Z

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	"last_mod_date": "2024-01-26",		"last_mod_date": "2024-01-26",
	"dos_support" : "true",		"dos_support" : "true",
	"remaster_support" : "false",		"remaster_support" : "false"
	}		}
	Lets take a look at what is happening here and go over all the fields. All are required unless tagged as optional.		Lets take a look at what is happening here and go over all the fields. All are required unless tagged as optional.

Df21admin: /* 3. What a DF-21 mission folder should look like */

2024-08-18T15:44:07Z

3. What a DF-21 mission folder should look like

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	[[File:Screenshot.png\|center\|thumb\|975x975px]]		[[File:Screenshot.png\|center\|thumb\|975x975px]]
	Save each image as 1.png 2.png etc... . Ideally you want to have 3-5 Screenshots of the missions. Choose some good ones! Furthermore, if you have video recording software, you can record and create some gifs which can be used the same way as the png screenshots. Simply name them 1.gif 2.gif etc...		Save each image as 1.png 2.png etc... . Ideally you want to have 3-5 Screenshots of the missions. Choose some good ones! Furthermore, if you have video recording software, you can record and create some gifs which can be used the same way as the png screenshots. Simply name them 1.gif 2.gif etc...

			Please have at least '''3''' screenshots/gifs of your level.

	=== Putting all the mission versions together ===		=== Putting all the mission versions together ===

Df21admin at 04:15, 18 August 2024

2024-08-18T04:15:27Z

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	* '''rating''' - This is the rating of the mission. Look at the rating in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12ph7O8k80gGU2GdtdRoQ4qLxJyDzeGU1czZasoSETA4/edit#gid=0 mission list] and place it here. If it is missing, just set it to '''0'''		* '''rating''' - This is the rating of the mission. Look at the rating in the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12ph7O8k80gGU2GdtdRoQ4qLxJyDzeGU1czZasoSETA4/edit#gid=0 mission list] and place it here. If it is missing, just set it to '''0'''
	* '''author''' - The author of the map. If you do not know who it is - '''do not put your own''' - contact DF-21 staff!		* '''author''' - The author of the map. If you do not know who it is - '''do not put your own''' - contact DF-21 staff!
	* '''versions''' - This is a listing of all the variants of the map. Each one contains the name of the version and the release date. You can figure out the release date of the classic mission by looking at the time the files were last modified. Note: The version names in the list '''must correspond to the zip file suffixes!''' Ex: modern points to '''''anchor_modern.zip''''' and is the modernized version of the map and classic points to '''''anchor_classic.zip'''''. If you have a version named 2.0 then you must have a zip called '''''anchor_2.0.zip .''''' '''Always''' place the latest version at the bottom of the list!!!		* '''versions''' - This is a listing of all the variants of the map. You can have one or more versions. Each one contains the name of the version and the release date. You can name them whatever you want. You can figure out the release date of the classic mission by looking at the time the files were last modified. Note: The version names in the list '''must correspond to the zip file suffixes!''' Ex: modern points to '''''anchor_modern.zip''''' and is the modernized version of the map and classic points to '''''anchor_classic.zip'''''. If you have a version named 2.0 then you must have a zip called '''''anchor_2.0.zip .''''' '''Always''' place the latest version at the bottom of the list!!!
	* '''review''' ['''optional]''' - If you know there is a review place the URL here. Otherwise don't even add this line. You can find Dark Forces reviews here https://darkforces.reviews/		* '''review''' ['''optional]''' - If you know there is a review place the URL here. Otherwise don't even add this line. You can find Dark Forces reviews here https://darkforces.reviews/
	* '''description''' - The description of the mission. It is likely in the original read me file.		* '''description''' - The description of the mission. It is likely in the original read me file.

Df21admin: /* ReadMe Template */

2024-08-18T02:08:58Z

ReadMe Template

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	If you want to create you own ReadMe file we have a template you can download [https://df-21.net/downloads/conf_files/GOB_AUTH.txt Here] .		If you want to create you own ReadMe file we have a template you can download [https://df-21.net/downloads/conf_files/GOB_AUTH.txt Here] .

	The example is also listed below. Please fill it out as best as you can.		The example is also listed below. Please fill it out as best as you can and leave the rest blank.
	================================================================		================================================================
	Title :		Title :
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	Email Address :		Email Address :
	Discord Contact :		Discord Contact :
	~~Github~~ :		Other Contacts :
	Misc. Author Info :		Misc. Author Info :
	Game Compatibility : DOS/Remaster/The Force Engine		Game Compatibility : DOS/Remaster/The Force Engine