PQM ii
Quake 2 extension by blaidd (Jed Hagen)

(based on Quake 2 3.14 source -- copyright 1998 Id Software)

version 0.03
This is an ALPHA version


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Contents/changes:

ARCgun replaces HyperBlaster
Phase Cannon replaces Railgun
Phase Missiles are loaded in the Rocket Launcher
Cluster Grenades are loaded in the Grenade Launcher

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New cvars:

arc_notarget: (default = 0) if set to 1, this prevents the player firing 
the ARCgun from being considered a valid target.  Useful if you want to 
cheat with armor.


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New names:

ARCgun: (name) used to refer to the ARCgun.  "HyperBlaster" is 
automatically changed to "ARCgun."

Cluster Grenades: (name) used to refer to cluster grenades. (not used yet)

Phase Cannon: (name) used to refer to the Phase Cannon.  "Railgun" is
automatically changed to "Phase Cannon."

Phase Missiles: (name) used to refer to phase missiles. (not used yet)


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New cmds:

dump_armor: (cmd) immediately reduces your armor value to zero.

phase_target: (cmd) store the targeted creature's phase pattern.


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Description:

ARCGUN: this is basically a converter of cells to electrical energy.  The 
energy thus converted can be applied in a semi-directed fashion to nearby 
objects and creatures.  To use, hold down the fire button to charge the 
gun.  Release the button to fire the built up charge.  The charge seeks the 
nearest grounded target, or travels in a straight line if none are close 
enough.  Damage and range are highly variable, both being inversely related 
and both increasing linearly with the initial charge.  Excess energy 
actively seeks out additional grounded targets until is dissipates.  
WARNING: The user can be considered a valid ground!  DANGER: do not 
overcharge the ARCgun.  This may result in an explosion.  CAUTION: never 
use the ARCgun in the presence of liquids.

	Target priority, from highest to lowest:
	target is...
	- in water (or slime)
	- wearing heavy armor
	- very close to the charge (variable)
	- a non-player (monster or explosive)
	- a dead body

How does this work in multi-player games?  Too powerful?  Not powerful
enough?  Should things like (unworn) armor be considered valid targets?


CLUSTER GRENADES:  This tosses a group of grenades, creating a deadly
shower of explosions.  Up to 10 ammo units will be used, and they can 
generate anywhere from 5 to... well _lots_ of grenades.


PHASE CANNON: This throws creatures slightly out of phase.  Out of phase
cratures take and deliver only 1/2 damage from things not in the same 
phase, but if a creature is shifted too far out of phase (by 3 successive 
hits), it is instantly killed.  If not struck again, a creature gradually 
shifts back into phase with everything else.  Quad damage makes sure the 
creature is thrown for a longer time.

How about this one?  The idea came from the early talk of a disintegration
ray as a Q2 weapon.


PHASE MISSILES: These missiles are shifted slightly out of phase with most
living creatures, passing through them harmlessly.  A pattern unique to 
each creature can be loaded into a Phase Missile, allowing it to 
synchronize its phase with that creature, as well as giving it a limited
homing capability.  You can aquire a creature's phase pattern by targeting 
it and using the "phase_target" command, thus storing it until it is
compromised.  (A spark splash shows up in your HUD to indicate the creature 
whose pattern you have.)  These missiles do not carry as large a payload
as normal rockets, but still count as a full ammo unit.

Should these do less damage?  More?  Are they too hard to dodge?  Too easy?
Here's a trick that _might_ work (tell me if it does): when a phase missile 
is tracking you, run straight at it.  It might pass through you.


Email me at eridath@hotmail.com with any comments.


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Installation (Windows):

Extract the gamex86.dll from the zip archive, and place it in a Quake 2 
subdirectory called pqm2.  Then run Quake 2 with the commant line:

quake2 +set game pqm2


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the current version can be found at:

http://home.earthlink.net/~ghagen/blaidd/pqm/
(note: the current dll still has the old address)

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History:
7/14/98	version 0.03: added phase cannon (replaces railgun) and cluster
	grenades (modification to grenade launcher).

6/26/98	version 0.02: tweaks to ARCgun, added dump_armor cmd, added 
	phase missiles.

6/11/98	version 0.01: ARCgun (replaces HyperBlaster).


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Compiled with lcc-win32
http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~lcc-win32

Original code is copyright 1998 G. E. Hagen