This is a lost mod for Quake 2 that allows you to play it from a third person perspective. Includes some other files like a sister mod that works with CTF and presumably source code for it.
Created by Spine. Mirrored here upon request.
Third Person Perspective for Quake 2 v1.3
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This is a proper 3rd person perspective camera for Quake2. Not like the CTF camera that follows another player this one actually allows you to play in 3rd person.
Installation
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Uncompress these 2 files into your quake2 directory and start Quake2 with the command line:
quake2 +set game thirdpp
Use
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To use it just type 'thirdperson' at the console (without the speech marks) or bind a key to it. The camera will turn off when changing levels.
Disclaimer
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This product should in no way harm your computer but if it does it's not our fault. (Sorry
but we can't afford the legal fees!)
Copyright
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QUAKE II textures, images and other graphics copyright 1997 Id Software, Inc. QUAKE II is a registered trademark of Id Software, Inc. All rights reserved. All original content is copyright (C) 1998 Spine Design and may not be used in whole or part without express written consent.
I remember this mod from many years ago. Glad it's been preserved here at last!
Try RTX in opengl (no rtx) it will allow you 3rd person