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==  FS2_OPEN MEDIA VP (3.6.10 BETA) ==
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Note: This is a BETA release! You may run into problems and bugs. Please report problems here:
http://scp.indiegames.us/mantis/


Table of Contents:
(1) Description
(2) Installation
(3) FAQ
(4) Packages
(5) Contents
(6) Contact Info

=====(1) Description

The MediaVPs are a set of VP (container) files that add new art and effects to the FS2_Open engine. Note that these are not a replacement for the retail Freespace 2 VP files, so you must be using a TC based on the engine, or have the retail Freespace 2 VPs (ie by installing Freespace 2)

The system requirements are higher than than with the previous MediaVP builds.
For full quality you will need a GFX card with Shader Model 3.0 support, as well as an up-to-date build.

=====(2) Installation:

First make sure that no older MediaVPs are left in your Freespace 2 directory. The only VP that can be left in your Freespace 2 directory is the FS2cutscenepack.vp.
Do not use the mv_cell.vp. It is currently not suported.

Extract the new MediaVP files to a new folder, named "MediaVP", in your Freespace 2 directory. Use the launcher to select this directory as Mod.

=====(3) FAQ:

Q: "I installed mv_cell, but my textures still look normal - what's wrong?"
A: In order to use cell-shading properly, you must remove all packages except mv_core, mv_music and mv_cell

Q: "I have no idea what I'm doing! How do I get everything working?"
A: Check the Wiki for the section called 'Downloading and Installing' (Link is at the bottom of this file)

Q: "What's the difference between the different effects files?"
A: mv_effects contains the base effects. mv_adveffects contain effects for VERY high-end systems.

Q: "Is there a manual or tutorial for fs2_open?"
A: Indeed there is! Check out the Wiki link at the bottom of this document.

Q: "Freespace 2 crashes when I use effect X! What can I do?"
A: Post a topic in the HLP forums, or report it using Mantis. Check the links at the bottom of the file

Q: "Levels are loading slowly. Is there any way to speed them up?"
A: Note that the first time a ship is loaded, its load time will be significantly longer the first time than it will be the rest of the time. If load times still haven't gotten good enough once most ships have been loaded at least once, try removing or disabling features or mediaVP files.

Q: "My computer runs really slowly when I use VP X! What can I do?"
A: Don't use it. ;) If you're really committed to using part of a VP, you'll have to create one yourself. It isn't too hard once you get the hang of it; look up VP files in the Wiki.

Q: "Some textures seem be missing/broken in mod/campaign X. Why is that`?"
A: To make more efficient use of mipmaps and to decrease use number of used maps, the lod/texture system has been completely overhauled. Almost all textures have been renamed.

=====(4) Packages:
(MV_Core)	- The core effects, vital if you want to take advantage of fs2_open's new features
(mv_music)	- High-quality versions of the default FS2 music
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(MV_Assets)	- High-poly models, high-res textures, glow, shine, normal maps 
(MV_Effects)	- High-res and 32-bit versions of the original Freespace 2 effects
(Mv_AdvancedEffects)	- High-resolution effects - may result in severe performance loss
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=====(5) Contents:
(MV_Core)
[*]3D Warp model {Bobboau}
[*]Ballistic-primary HUD {Goober5000}
[*]Command briefing scrollbars {Goober5000}
[*]FS2NetD (Multiplayer) Config file {MatthewPapa}
[*]Four-player version of the main campaign {AceRimmer}
[*]'Apply Loadout to Wing' Weapon Select screen art. {Black Wolf/Goober5000}
[*]Detailed loadout stats {Pnakotus}
[*]Turret alignment fix {Admiral Nelson}
[*]Additional escort list entry {WMCoolmon}
[*]Shield icon {CP5670}
[*]Dragon target LOD fix {Taylor}
[*]Environment mapping default cubemap {Taylor}
[*]Splash screen image {DaBrain}
[*]Loading screen image {DaBrain}
[*]Fixed strings.tbl

(mv_music)
[*]High-Fi Battle music for 'Genesis' {Daniel Wentz}
[*]High-Fi Battle music for 'Numbers' {Daniel Wentz}
[*]High-Fi Battle music for 'Joshua' {Daniel Wentz}
[*]High-Fi Ambience, Battle, and Arrival music for 'Revelation' {Daniel Wentz}
[*]High-Fi Music for 'Brief6' {Daniel Wentz}
[*]High-Fi Failure music {Daniel Wentz}

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(MV_Assets)
[*]Mayor overhaul of the lods/texture system - May result in problems with mods! {DaBrain}
[*]Shine maps for all vessels {Galemp/Lightspeed/Vasudan Admiral/DaBrain}
[*]Glow maps for all vessels {Galemp/Lightspeed/Vasudan Admiral/DaBrain}
[*]Normal maps for a lot of vessels {DaBrain/Vasuan Admiral}
[*]Additional quality textures for many vessels {LightSpeed/Vasudan Admiral/DaBrain}
[*]Hi-res Cairo textures {Galemp}
[*]Touched-up Medusa maps {Turambar}
[*]High-poly subspace models {Taristin}
[*]High-poly Asteroids {Sandwich/StratComm/DaBrain}
[*]High-poly Hercules model {Bobboau}
[*]High-poly Hercules II {Devils_hitman/StratComm}
[*]High-poly Medusa {StratComm}
[*]High-poly Ursa {Firecrack}
[*]High-poly Ares {Taristin/StratComm}
[*]High-poly Erinyes {FireCrack}
[*]High-poly Perseus with functioning cockpit {Nico}
[*]High-poly Pegasus {StratComm}
[*]High-poly Myrmidon model {F1gm3nt/JarC/Taristin}
[*]High-poly Faustus {Galemp}
[*]High-poly Triton {Vasudan Admiral/Raptor}
[*]High-poly TC-Tri {Black Wolf/Vasudan Admiral}
[*]High-poly Fenris/Leviathon model {Vasudan Admiral/Karma/Raptor}
[*]High-poly Aeolus {Vasudan Admiral/Raptor}
[*]High-poly Deimos {Bobboau/Stratcomm}
[*]High-poly Orion {Bobb/Galemp/StratComm}
[*]High-poly Hecate {Raven2001/Galemp}
[*]High-poly Mjolnir {StratComm/Mikhael}
[*]High-poly Serapis {Taristin}
[*]High-poly Anuket model {Taristin}
[*]High-poly Satis {Taristin/StratComm}
[*]High-poly Aten {Galemp/StratComm}
[*]High-poly Sobek {Taristin/StratComm}
[*]High-poly Mara {Nico}
[*]High-poly Dis {GalEmp}
[*]High-poly SAC 3 {GalEmp}
[*]High-poly Moloch {WeatherOp}
[*]High-poly Lucifer {Vasudan Admiral}
[*]High-poly Zeus {Vasudan Admiral}
[*]High-poly Typhon {Trashman}
[*]High-poly Ravana {Galemp}
[*]High-poly Elysium {Axem}
[*]High-poly Cerburus/Watchdog {Axem}
[*]High-poly Countermeasure {Axem}
[*]High-poly Cargocontainer {DaBrain}
[*]High-poly Tsunami, Harbinger, and Cyclops bombs {Galemp}
[*]High-poly Stilleto II, Harpoon, Helios, and Trebuchet {FireCrack}
[*]Glowpointed Arcadia {StratComm}
[*]Glowpointed Ulysses {wojta}
[*]Glowpoints for Terran hi-poly ships {Stratcomm}
[*]Fading glowpoints Missiles {DaBrain}
[*]Texture fixes {StratComm}
[*]Major Orion UVWrapping enhancements{Galemp}
[*]High-res starfield skybox (NEW) {Lt.Cannonfodder}
[*]Nameplates for most Terran capital ships in main campaign {Admiral Nelson}

(MV_Effects)
[*]High-res planet images {Lightspeed}
[*]High-res weapon effects {Lightspeed}
[*]High-res beam effects {DaBrain/Firecrack}
[*]High-res impact effects {Lightspeed}
[*]Impact decals {Lightspeed/Bobboau}
[*]High-res engine glows and flares {Lightspeed/Bobboau}
[*]High-res suns {Lightspeed}
[*]High-res shield hit {DaBrain}
[*]High-res motion debris {Sandwich}
[*]Afterburner Trails {Turambar}
[*]High-res subspace effects {Lightspeed}
[*]High-res explosion effects {Lightspeed}
[*]New warpout effect {J.P.}
[*]Glowpoints for Terran ships {Stratcomm}
[*]High-res nebula textures {DaBrain}
[*]Low-end 3D Shockwave {DaBrain}
[*]Fixed sun images {CP5670}
[*]New flak projectile effect {Wanderer}
[*]LS nebulas for retail missions {Admiral Nelson}
[*]Sun lens-flares {DaBrain}


(MV_AdvancedEffects)
[*]Extremely detailed Planet immages {Lightspeed}
[*]Animated glowmaps (GlowLTL-12.0) {Lightspeed}
[*]All ANI files to EFF/DDS {DaBrain}
[*]High-quality explosion textures {Lightspeed/DaBrain}
[*]High-res nebulae {Lightspeed}
[*]High-quality 3D Shockwave {DaBrain}
[*]Shivan/Vasudan shield effects {DaBrain}
[*]Animated beam effects {Bobboau/Vadudan Admiral/DaBrain}
[*]Muzzle flashes {DaBrain}


=====(6) Contact Info:

Hard Light Productions:		http://www.hard-light.net
Freespace Wiki:			http://www.hard-light.net/wiki/
Games warden:			http://www.game-warden.com
Freespace 2 Sector:		http://www.sectorgame.com/f2s/index.php
FSSCP website:			http://scp.indiegames.us
FSSCP forums:			http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/board,50.0.html
Bug reporting (Mantis):		http://scp.indiegames.us/mantis/

Credits are given using the contributor's HLP or VW username, real name, or email if neither is available.


=====(7) Special Thanks:

taylor
Vasuadn Admiral
Wanderer
Axem
WMCoolmon

Alpha testers:
ARSPR
Pnakotus
Shadows of Lylat team