- CB Documentation - ClockBotv03 - README - (CBv03) -

 

CLOCKBOT - CHAOS ENGINE - README DOC:
Updated: July 5, 2000

CB Website: http://www.botepidemic.com/clockbot
email: clockwork@botepidemic.com

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CLOCKBOTv0.3

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- Information -
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File: CBv03.zip
Version: 0.3
Date: 14th June 2000
Author: "Clockwork"
E-mail: clockwork@botepidemic.com
Web site: http://www.botepidemic.com/clockbot

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- Content -
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CB_readme.html - This file
CLOCKBOT.bat - batch file to get you started with the ClockBot
CBv03.pk3 - Game resource file
changelog.txt - a list of changes in the ClockBot code

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- Install &Running -
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1 ) Extract CBv03.zip
2 ) Create a directory in your c:\Quake3 dir called " clockbot " and place the CBv03.pk3 into your c:\Quake3\clockbot directory
3 ) Copy the CLOCKBOT.bat & the CLOCKBOT__readme.html into you Quake3 dir e.g.: c:\Quake3
4 ) Double click on the CLOCKBOT.bat and the game should start in ClockBot mode.. Click on the "Quick Start" option winthin the mod to get started straight away..

Earlier versions of Quake3 require the use of a command line switch. This has been added in the CLOCKBOT.bat file,
The exact syntax to start a Quake3 with the ClockBot is this:

"c:\Quake3.exe +set fs_game clockbot" (Do not type the quotes, foo'...)

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- Other Info / updates: -
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** Added **
"Quick map" keys to the following F5 & F6 key's this will
allow you to quickly scroll through a list of duel / tourney maps and load them
as quickly as possible with out having to restart a new game..

ALSO ADDED: v03
Quick change skill keys for ClockBot in Duel mode .. keys are F7 & F8,
try them out while in duel mode , youll get the idea soon enough (:

* NOTE *
The Quick map key's will only work if you start a "quick start" game from the main menu ..!!

CONSOLE COMMANDS:
You can view a complete list of chaos engine console commands via the CB_commands.html link right here.

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- Version History: -
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=[ 0.3a ]=

* Fixed out of ammo bug
* Fixed T4 red armour issue.
* Moved XtraFX to console variable to allow easy enable - disable.
* Added new ZTNQ3DM1 & Q3DM6,13 TMP map support (rebuilt AAS support)
* Added ground work for future sound detection system.
* Added new server browser
* Tuned start server menu

=[ 0.3 ]=

* Merged with Q3 1.17 game source
* Merged in (dbk242) XtraFX code
* Improved camping AI
* bots will now wander a bit while camping
* Improved item/goal selection (tuned)
* bots will not go for unavailable items
* Improved ability to jump on to ledges/over gaps to get items
* Improved weapon handling
* Improved retreating AI
* bots will run away if health/armor too low
* Can change bots effect (rail) color
* Tweaked vision model in the enemy location function, again
* Tweaked aggression calculation to account for enemies current weapon
* Added / Changed, main UI and ingame UI
* Added ability to create new 'plug-in' external .pk3 bots and maps
* Added FFA Mode
* The botfiles have been further enhanced to allow more flexibility when designing a bot.
* Fixed Logging Feature (bug)
* Fixed Q3tourney4 feature (red armour)
* Added fixed match timer
* Added new numbers art & console art
* Added Item Banning (eg: remove Quad etc, similar to the way Q2 worked)
* Added LOAD & SAVE Config menu

=[ 0.2 ]=

* Created first solid CB with coded & compiled qvm's
* Merged with Q3 1.16n game source
* Added new UI & Graphics

=[ 0.1a ]=

* Initial release
* Created first version of CB 'shell-bot' (based on standard edited bot files)

For recent ClockBot updates check the web site at http://www.botepidemic.com/clockbot

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- Play Information:--
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Settings: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch or Tournament
Players: 2 to 6 in Free For All.
Suitable for: 1 on 1 Tournament, Duel, v0.3 FFA enabled
Work's with: Any map that has bot support ..
CTF compatibility: No, not until CBv04 !!

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- Credits & Kudo's:-
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Additional Credits to : iD Software for making a religion of a game !!
"dbk242"
"Elf"
"Iain McGinniss"
"IoN_PuLse"
"Yak"
"NeuroBasher"
Plus Anyone else I missed out ..

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- Copyright / Disclaimer -
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Quake III Arena is a registered trademark of id Software. This bot is distributed AS IS and I hope you enjoy it.
I will not take any responsibility whatsoever for your system crashes, any damage or loss of data due to the use of this bot.
But I guarantee that I have not intentionally added any malicious content to this bot.
You may freely distribute this archive, as long as it remains intact.

For commercial distributions or distribution on CDs, please contact me and get my written permission first !!.

Enjoy.

~ Clockwork ~ (clockwork@botepidemic.com)

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CB Project Documentation written by ~ Clockwork ~