News

IV Max Script is getting closer!

19-08-2010
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My IV max script is almost finished and will soon be released to the public! For now it is just WDD and WDR files (Sorry no bones in this version yet). In the next days I will be working on the bones and a WBD script! My next news item will be one with a release!

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I am back!

08-08-2010
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I just got back from my holiday to spain! It was awesome, wanted to stay longer but that was not possible..

Got some great ideas for my projects so I'll show those really soon!
This is it for now, but watch this space..

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Internship is over!

05-07-2010
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After 5 months my internship ended, time went by pretty fast. It was fun and I learned a lot, the only problem was that I didn't have much time to work on my own projects!

Let's get back to Shadow-Mapper!


First test is almost done!

08-06-2010
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The first test of Shadow-Mapper 0.2 is almost done! It will test the IMG dll I wrote. The program will be an IMG editor like SparkIV/OpenIV. With add/remove/rebuild features.

Keep an eye on this page.


Shadow Mapper continues..

01-06-2010
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Thnx for the votes. I've decided to continue development of Shadow-Mapper!

I will do it a little bit different this time tho. I am going to release tests as I want to know what is working for everyone if they need to install anything, fps that kind of stuff. Don't want the annoying java trouble you all had to go through before you could even start this program.
You will not be able to map mod with those tests, maybe you won't even be able to see anything usefull!

First tests will be soon!


Shadow-Mapper 0.2 or not?

26-05-2010
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The poll on the right side of this website says it all..
As there seems to be almost no interest in IV map modding, I am not sure if I want to continue with Shadow-Mapper.
Let's vote!


What have I done lately

20-05-2010
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As some of you might have noticed. I removed the status and gallery page! You might think.. err no but yeah now you mention it, it's indeed gone. So where is it? Well I am currently working on a big website update. Including a better version of my CMS into the website, a new layout and a few new pages.

Yeah whatever.. gimme modding tools!
Well you've got to wait. As my internship, friends and partying is taking a lot of time and I don't feel like modding lately. My internship will end on the 1st of july so I hope to get back to modding then.


My Birthday

23-04-2010
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No news about GTA Modding, I am just posting because it's my birthday! I turned 22 today, damn I am getting old..!

I'd like to congratulate my little twinbrother!

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Got Episodes from Liberty City!

14-04-2010
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After a whole day of waiting after the us release I got my Europe release 2 days early! Currently installing it and then the modding begins.


EFLC Now available in the US

13-04-2010
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The european people still got to wait a few days till they can get their hands on EFLC PC, but I already had the change to take a peek at the EFLC files. Some really uncool news as it seems Rockstar Protected most files! IMG File editing is still possible but all other files, ie IDE, WPL and gta.dat, are encrypted in some way.

Thanks Rockstar for giving us modders and toolmakers another challange..!


Shadow Mapper Progress

12-04-2010
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As Shadow Mapper is progressing slowly I want to keep you guys updated about the latest changes.
So what's currently done:
-IPL DLL (Takes care of the IPL loading)
-IDE DLL (Takes care of the IDE loading)
-Model DLL (Takes care of the model loading, at this moment only WDR is supported)

It's not much but it's a good start!
On my todo list for this week is a basic Max Script, IMG dll, WTD Loading and supporting more model fileformats.


Shadow Mapper 0.2

07-04-2010
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Announcement
Shadow Mapper 0.2 is in progress!
If you are seriously interested in helping development of this tool leave a comment.
0.2 will feature:
- Lots of bug fixes
- Finally some damn loading bars
- C#, no more annoying java librarys and jars!
- Easier to use interface
- WBD Support
- Improved WDR, WDD and WFT support


WDR Max Plugin

22-03-2010
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Started working on a 3DS Max plugin that's able to import and export WDR files. More info soon..


Someone give me some sparetime!

09-03-2010
5 Comment(s)

I don't have any time to work on Shadow-Mapper lately, hell I don't have any sparetime at all. I get up, go to work, go home, eat, go kickboxing or watch some tv and go sleep again...
I hope I got some more time soon.

On another note, we launched the GTA-Eemnes forum. It's a perfect place to discuss GTA-Eemnes or my tools!
So come on and join the GTA Eemnes forum!

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You wanted it, you can get it!

20-02-2010
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Tonight I had some time to look at the wbd files again and here is the result.

A perfect looking collision of a chair :).
Looks like most cols load without problems now (Can't check them all).
Next step is trying to create a custom col!

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My first week and website update!

14-02-2010
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The first week of my internship has ended, the second week starts tomorrow already. It was fun but tiring. I didn't have any spare time to do more research on the WBN/WBD format. I've added a commenting system to the website. You can now leave me comments on every news item and ask me when I release a new version of one of my tools!! Isn't it awesome? Next time I post a news item I'll try to have something good!

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Collision progress

28-01-2010
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I've made some progress on the collision format. I can now read and view most of the collision data of WBD files and I can view some WBN files. It's still a bit buggy but here is a screen.



I will have a lot less time for Shadow-Mapper for a few months... I am going on a skitrip next week and my internship will start right after that.


First GTA Eemnes - IV screens!

21-01-2010
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We published the first screens of GTA Eemnes on the IV engine.


For more screens go to my project page or the GTA Eemnes website


Shadow Mapper Beta 0.1b released

05-01-2010
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I just released Shadow Mapper 0.1b this should fix some small bugs.

Changelog

Version 0.1b
-Added two previewable types to the Resource Manager
-Added error message when JCE is not installed
-Rendering should work a little better


Happy new year!

31-12-2009
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I wish you all a happy new year!
Hope 2010 will be a great year for all of you!!!

Oh and you can download Shadow-Mapper at my download page

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Merry Christmas!

25-12-2009
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Shadow-Link wishes you a merry christmas ;) I hope you are all enjoying the holidays and got some nice presents!
Sorry no christmas present from me today, You'll have to wait a little longer for Shadow-Mapper.

Shadow-Link


GTA Eemnes is back!

16-12-2009
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GTA Eemnes is back and better then ever, with improved models, textures and ofcourse the IV engine. Yesterday we launched the website gtaeemnes.nl. So take a look at www.GTAEemnes.nl!


Shadow Mapper Video

09-12-2009
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A movie of a small map edit with Shadow Mapper. There are still a few bugs with the textures but I'll fix that really soon.


Shadow Mapper video on the way!

25-11-2009
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It's been a while since my last post. That's because I don't have much to tell you guys (and I hope girls :P).
Did some stuff on Shadow Mapper, did some stuff for school, you know the usual. Pretty sure you're only interested in the Shadow Mapper part.. then you're lucky, I'll release a video this week where I add some of my own stuff to the game. Just be patience.


Happy Bday Shadow-Link.nl

03-11-2009
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Today it's been exactly one year after the launch of this website. If you thought this was a good year, you should keep your eyes on this website for next year, because it will only get better and better with more tools, more mods and more more. Next year will have a great start with some website updates, a new version of dff2wdr and ofcourse the release of Shadow Mapper. I hope you guys are just as excited as I am as IV Map modding is getting closer everyday.

Shadow-Link


Shadow Mapper

17-10-2009
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GTA-Editor has a new name! It's called Shadow Mapper now. I would like to get some feedback from my readers so I created a topic @ gtaforums.com. You can find the topic here! So be nice and give me suggestions on how to improve this tool.

Latest additions of Shadow Mapper:
- Load the water.dat
- Move objects around and save them
- Improved interface

More updates will come soon!

Heh, I almost forgot this screen..


No news, just some words of wisdom..

21-09-2009
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"You know, when you have a program that does something really cool, and you wrote it from scratch, and it took a significant part of your life, you grow fond of it. When it's finished, it feels like some kind of amorphous sculpture that you've created. It has an abstract shape in your head that's completely independent of its actual purpose. Elegant, simple, beautiful. Then, only a year later, after making dozens of pragmatic alterations to suit the people who use it, not only has your Venus- de-Milo lost both arms, she also has a giraffe's head sticking out of her chest and a cherubic penis that squirts colored water into a plastic bucket. The romance has become so painful that each day you struggle with an overwhelming urge to smash the fucking thing to pieces with a hammer." - Nick Foster ("Life as a programmer")


GTA-Editor for IV only

18-09-2009
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GTA-Editor will lose the ability to load the III, VC and SA map. It's just to much work to implement it all. IV is the only GTA that really needs a map editor, by focusing on that game I can make sure that the program will contain less bugs and will be easier to use. It's still possible that it will be re-implented at a later stage, but I can't guarantee anything. I am sorry for the people that where looking forward for another III, VC, SA Map editor.


Little GTA-Edit update

08-09-2009
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GTA-Edit is able to load WFT files now, it’s still in an early stage. Here is a screen to make you people happy.


I am still alive!

03-09-2009
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It's been a while since I posted here. You are probably wondering what I've been upto lately (or not..).
Next release of DFF2WDR will come out soon, you've got to be patient for a little while.
I am also working on a new project. It's called GTA-Editor, at this stage it's only able to view all four 3D GTA's in 3D.
When I am finished with it you should be able to use it as an full Map, Water, Mission editor.
You're probably thinking, Screens or it didn't happen! So here you go ;)


Progress update

02-08-2009
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Just got back from my holiday to Croatia! It was great. I've started on a new version of dff2wdr. This new version contains multiple shader support (Normal, Reflection and specular maps etc.). This version will also have dummie support, this will make it possible to convert weapons without problems. Keep an eye on this website so you won't miss dff2wdr 0.2!


RSS Feed

18-07-2009
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I've added an RSS feed. So subscribe by clicking on the RSS icon on the right to stay up to date!


Released DFF2WDR, Updated WDRA

16-07-2009
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Released a beta version of dff2wdr today! Now everybody can start converting their favorite SA models to IV! Head over to the download page to convert some models yourself! I also released an updated version of WDRA!


DFF2WDR

14-07-2009
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w00t! I fixed the last known issues with dff2wdr! Now that those bugs are out of the way, you can expect a release soon!


WDR Analyze Released

06-07-2009
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Released a beta version of WDR Analyze. You can use it to view WDR files and analyze most data. Grab it at the projects page. There is some code left over from dff2wdr (wdranalyze is based on an old version of dff2wdr) not sure if this still works.


GTA IV Modding

25-06-2009
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As some of you may know. I am a huge fan of the GTA series. With the release of GTA IV PC it's possible to create IV mods. Started working on some tools to make modding easy. Check out WDR Analyze and DFF2WDR in the projects section of this website for more information.


Youtube

13-03-2009
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Added a Youtube item to the menu. Click it to watch all my "awesome" Youtube movies.


Happy new year!

31-12-2008
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Happy new year everybody! This year came to an end today. It was the year this website was born, I didn't do much with the website. I promise I'll add new stuff next year!


Website launch

03-11-2008
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Today is the day this website is born. The website is still under construction. I'll be adding new content whenever I feel like it. Shadow-Link