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Bobnumerotres
02-06-2008, 23:08
Are there any good mapping programs out there? I just want to make some simple modifications to an already existing map, so if it comes down to how accessible a program is Vs. how many options it gives you, I'll take the accessibility.

Also, what's the best version of GTK Radiant to work with JK3, if there isn't another program?
DarthNormaN
03-06-2008, 00:07
well there is only GTK Radiant.. trust me, you dont WANT to use anything else

versions you can use are 1.4 and 1.5
Bobnumerotres
03-06-2008, 00:17
I search for it and it just gives me Mac versions. Does that matter?

Nevermind, Chirac pwns.
Plasma
03-06-2008, 00:19
I search for it and it just gives me Mac versions. Does that matter?

If you have a mac then it doesn't matter.
DarthNormaN
03-06-2008, 00:20
of course it does..
Radiant 1.4 (http://eliteforce2.filefront.com/file/GTKRadiant;26097), 1.5 (http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/files/radiant/GtkRadiant-1.5.0.msi)
Renek
03-06-2008, 04:45
People always cry about 1.5 and warn against using it but back in the day when I had time to map it never gave me any trouble.
TFOhmatt
03-06-2008, 14:02
using it but back in the day
You sound like a old man. :eek:
Shadriss
03-06-2008, 15:04
I'm a 1.5 user myself (Vista doesnt like 1.4 on my system), and aside from missing being able to select entire Func_groups at once, it's far better than 1.4 for things like texture manipulation and brush model rotations. Made putting together Star Forge a LOT easier.
DarthNormaN
03-06-2008, 17:48
who started this battle of the radiants again? i said 1.4 OR 1.5.. which one is your decision.
Gabriel
03-06-2008, 18:19
I use both (1.4 handles vertexes 100% better than 1.5, but 1.5 renders everything better) , can I get a cookie? ^_^
Back2Murder
03-06-2008, 19:40
Uses 1.5
I have Vista. No other option realy
DarthNormaN
03-06-2008, 19:55
actually, you have
Back2Murder
03-06-2008, 20:33
actually, you have

Vista hates 1.4. At least. My vista does.
Frog
03-06-2008, 20:53
im on XP, using 1.5 the majority of the time.

1.4 if i wanna make sure my patches are lined up. for some reason fails to render the extra sides of some patches, ones that do show up in 1.4. so meh
UnsungHero
04-06-2008, 02:09
actually, you have

he is right, you have to change some stuff in the properties then restart your computer and it works. Dont remember exactly what though, probably run in compatibility with xp, disable visual themes and desktop composition, run as administrator, but I could be wrong so just search it.
Juggernut
04-06-2008, 12:15
I believe that you can edit an already existing map when you have vista in 1.4 but you cant create one with 1.4. I believe that this was the problem when normaN researched it.
DarthNormaN
04-06-2008, 13:54
indeed
Shadriss
04-06-2008, 16:10
Perhaps so... but to me, why bother having two programs that do the same thing if I'm only using one to start up a new map? Nah... the benefits outweigh the downsides for me. I've never had any problems working with vertexes or patchmeshes in 1.5 (in fact, I've had even fewer problems). Anyhow... yeah... if you have XP, use whichever feels better.
MaceCrusherMadunusus
04-06-2008, 16:26
I've never had any problems working with vertexes or patchmeshes in 1.5 (in fact, I've had even fewer problems)

Except when you started trying to do terrain -.-