False Dawn 1.0 - Archive file

-False Dawn-

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-Installation-

1. (Zip) Place the bktq4sp1 folder into your Quake 4 root directory
OR: (Installer) Follow the prompts and install the mod to your Quake 4 root directory
2. Run the included 'False Dawn.bat' file from the bktq4sp1 directory or start menu - Select the appropriate resolution for your monitor
OR: Start Quake 4 and select 'False Dawn' from the mod menu OR: Create a shortcut to Quake4.exe and add the following command line: "+set fs_game bktq4sp1"
3. If not using the 'False Dawn.bat' launcher - Configure your video resolution/aspect ratio under Settings -> System
4. Select Start new mission from the main menu to begin playing5. Enjoy
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-Map Info-

Game: Quake 4
Type: Single Player
Title: False Dawn
Files: autoexec.cfg
config.spec
Readme.txt
description.txt
game000.pk4
gamex86.dll
pak_bktq4sp1.pk4
Quake4Config.cfg
sikkmod.ico
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-System Requirements-

No Sikkmod effects CPU: Core2 Duo E6600 (or AMD equivalent)
GPU: 512MB+ Nvidia/ATI/INTEL chipset capable of running Ultra Quality Vanilla Q4 RAM: 2GB+
OS: Windows 7/8 (XP/Vista are untested) Full Sikkmod effects
CPU: Core2 Duo E6600 (or AMD equivalent) - i7 recommended for consistent 60fps
GPU: 1GB+ Nvidia 280GTX+, ATI 5xxx+ RAM: 3GB+ OS: Windows 7/8 (XP/Vista are untested)
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-Build Info-

Build machine: Intel Core i7-3770K, 16GB DDR, 2x Geforce GTX 670 SLITotal
compile time: 5 mins approx.
Brushes: 50492
Entities: 6337
Build Time: 4 Years (Including a Bachelor's degree and fulltime work :) )
Base: New level from scratch, Quake 4 art assets
Editor/s used: Q4edit/GUIEdit/FXedit, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Notepad++, Audition, Audacity
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Known Bugs/issues:

Issue: Limited ATI compatibility/performance (Inherent to both idTech4 and Sikkmod)
Fix: Disable Catalyst A.I. - Further support for this issue will be addressed post release.

Issue: Not restarting Q4 upon making video changes (resolution/Anti-Aliasing) can cause a loss in performance.
Fix: After changing any system settings, restart Q4 to ensure maximum performance. Sikkmod options can be changed freely without a restart.

Issue: Sikkmod is not 100% compatible with older hardware.
Fix: Nvidia GTX+ or ATI HD5xxx+ required for full sikkmod features. If using older hardware, disable sikkmod features until visual errors are fixed.

Issue: Cubemap lighting isn't compatible with older hardware.
Fix: None :( Requires a modern GPU to render correctly (Nvidia GTX+ or ATI HD5xxx+).
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-Game Info-

Single player: Yes
Death Match: No
Co-op: No
Skill Levels: No
Secrets: Yes
New Sounds: Yes
New Graphics: Yes
New Models: Yes
New Music: Yes
New Textures: Yes
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-Story-

The war between humanity and the Strogg has raged on in an endless stalemate for a generation. Despite a vast gulf in echnological and physical power - humanity remains unbroken.

Intelligence reports indicate that the Strogg have developed a mysterious new Super Weapon capable of annihilating the human race. It is located within a facility on a satellite world deep within Strogg controlled space. A frontal assault is out of the question, thus a single Stroggified human has been selected to infiltrate the facility, locate the weapon and destroy it.

The very survival of humanity hangs in the balance. Therefore, only one soldier is capable shouldering this burden. That soldier is you.
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-Author Info-

Author Name: Guy Burkhart

Previous levels:

Doom 3
Evacuation Protocol
A singleplayer Doom 3 level.
Available from: Moddb.com or Doom3.gamefront.com

Quake2 (Available on www.3ddownloads.com)
World War3: The Supply Depot
My first map release.

Target Alpha
My second Quake2 release, a short yet more evolved level compared to the first.

-Contact-

E-mail: guy.bkt@gmail.com
Facebook: Facebook.com
Homepage: Guyburkhart.com Little-gears.com

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-Credits-

A huge thanks to all my friends and colleagues that helped me throughout development.Full credits available in game.

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*Copyright*

-All Original code and content are the property of id Software/Raven Software and Zenimax Media.

-All code and content specific to False Dawn may not be regenerated/edited/sold or modified in anyway without explicit permission from me (Guy Burkhart). This archive may be electronically distributed through the internet on the condition that (depending on the installation method) the archive or installer remain unmodified and that this readme file is included.

-All original music is the property of Vlad Zhuravlyov (Nawak-music.jimdo.com) and may not be regenerated/edited/sold or modified in anyway without explicit permission from the owner.
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