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Create-A- / New Blender Plugin (io_thps_scene)

« on: July 25, 2018, 11:23:29 pm »

Hey, for those who don't follow the Discord chat, here is the master post for io_thps_scene, the new Blender plugin for exporting custom levels, models and skins for THUG1/2/Pro.

Current version: 1.1 (July 7, 2018)
Download/User Guide
View on GitHub

Based on the last public release of io_thug_tools by asdf, this plugin includes many bug fixes, expanded import/export options, support for the custom level format used in THUG Pro, easier scripting, an integrated bake tool, and much more! Here is a brief overview of what's new:

• Added tons of missing object properties and node types - the vast majority of object/nodes are fully handled directly in the plugin, without the need for 'node expansion' blocks
• Added presets! Most nodes can be inserted through the new presets menu
• Fully automated lightmap baking! Easily bake lighting or ambient occlusion to your level/model/skin! (only supported on new versions of THUG PRO/Underground+)
• Expanded scene import options - including THPS1-4, THUG1, and Custom parks!
• Totally revamped object/node scripting, using an all-new template system that gives you more built-in TriggerScripts
• Improved export options, much faster exporting and support for the new custom level format in THUG PRO
• Added previously missing settings when working with materials/textures
• Added support for using separate scene/collision mesh
• Improved rendering of rail/waypoint paths in the viewport
• New utility functions, allowing you to run a variety of actions on your entire scene to speed up the build process
• Many, many bug fixes!

You can also follow my custom levels page on THArchive which has a couple examples of some of the new features. School II+ shows lightmap baking in action along with the undocumented water effect that first made an appearance in the 0.6.0.0 THUG Pro update.

If you have any questions/ideas, feel free to post them here! If you would like to report a bug, entering an issue on GitHub would be ideal. Thanks!

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General THPS(X) / Underground+ released

« on: August 21, 2017, 08:30:48 pm »

Hey folks, the Underground+ has now been officially released!

Download it here. (current version: 1.2, 12/13/2017) Make sure to read the setup guide

Download 1.2 Hotfix (4/13/2018)

As of version 1.1, you can now use the standard Xbox-style control scheme. I can't believe you keyboard users can stand playing the game like that, but now you can once more! For those normal people that prefer the PS2-style setup, it's still there, but tied to a newly-added option in the Control Settings menu.

Let me know what you think, and if you encounter any bugs not listed in the guide!