Fix for blurry loading screens(map makers & players alike)

KubeDawg · 03-11-2008, 05:27 AM

Don't you hate it when you go to a new custom map and their loading screen looks like pure crap? I know I do, and here's how to fix it, and also how to not mess things up for you map makers out there.

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Anywho, to fix the blurriness of your loading screens, simply download a program called VTFEdit:

http://nemesis.thewavelength.net/index.php?c=149

Once downloaded, open your loadingscreens directory like this:

You will now see the icon has changed to match that of the VTFEditor software, and you can simply double click whichever VTF files you want to open, and they will open with it.

Once you've got your first loading screen open, click the image tab if it isn't already highlighted, then there are 2 options to check off, and ONLY 2:

Save the file, restart Fortress Forever, and you can test this out by creating a server and going to the map you wanted, and now everything is all set. No more blurriness.

Map makers, the same applies to you when you make your maps. Just use those 2 check boxes in VTFEditor and those should work just fine.

**squeek.** · 03-11-2008, 06:01 AM

Thanks for that. I almost certainly have to do this.

Lt Llama · 03-11-2008, 07:29 AM

At last. Thx for that.

Mr. Happy · 03-11-2008, 08:24 AM

For the better.

Jester · 03-11-2008, 08:42 AM

If you check the non-blurry vtfs with that tool, they are all using "nice filter". Maybe that's all you need to use instead of doing 2 checks?

Dr.Satan · 03-11-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

For the better.

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It is designed for typical .vtf creation and viewing and does not contain the advanced features found in VTFEdit. Nonetheless, it can be a useful tool for creating simple .vtf files.

I prefer VTFEdit simply b/c of that, but I guess if you are just changing the vtf's to not be blurry that would be ok...Also I was totally there when he did that!

public_slots_free · 03-11-2008, 03:37 PM

I dont understand this thread. this never happens to me. I have never joined a map and had the loading screen be blurry. It is probably resolution or something.

DD` · 03-11-2008, 04:21 PM

Can't say I have ever noticed blurry loading screens either?

TheWetMule · 03-11-2008, 04:33 PM

ff_startec has an example of this, its when your resolution is smaller than 1280x1024 I guess ;x

KubeDawg · 03-11-2008, 05:34 PM

I use 1600 X 900 resolution. There is a difference as far as the loading screens go if you compare custom map loading screens with official map ones.

If you look at most of the official maps in VTFEditor, they have those 2 items checked off.

I don't think you have to remove the Nice Filter, but those 2 have to be checked to remove the blurr for ME. I know a few others have the same issue so I made a topic.

All custom maps I had to add those. Once I get home, I'll change a few of them back and post a few screenshots of before and after.

Desiree · 03-11-2008, 07:08 PM

No blurry here either. I just tried out a few resolutions and all looks good for me. All of my loading screens use nice filter, but I can start adding the other stuff pretty easily when I save in Photoshop if need be.

greenday5494 · 03-12-2008, 10:39 PM

if you have Low Texture Detail/Medium, it happens. man, so i can create VTFs/VMTs this way instead of text files?! OH YEA!

Mr. Happy · 03-13-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Satan

I prefer VTFEdit simply b/c of that, but I guess if you are just changing the vtf's to not be blurry that would be ok...Also I was totally there when he did that!

Haha yes this is true, VTFEdit has three or four vtf options that the photoshop plugin doesn't..options I've never used. VTFEdit is great for editing existin materials properties and if you don't know how to write vmt's by hand!

The Photoshop plugin is great if your making new materials and know how to quickly write vmt's!

Both are great, Nemisis is our savior!

Dr.Satan · 03-14-2008, 02:11 PM

Lol totally agree!

Skanky Butterpuss · 03-21-2008, 06:41 PM

its not based on your resolution, its on your texture detail. to all those who havent seen this, change your texture detail to low and join a server with congestus, startec, session, etc.

btw im linking to this in the "all your mapping needs" thread because this is something that more people need to do. gg kube.

greenday5494 · 03-21-2008, 06:43 PM

exactly what i said

same thing happens when you have a Chapter Selction Menu if you dont take out the mipmaps or w/e

Skanky Butterpuss · 03-21-2008, 06:44 PM

i make it a habit to only skim through your threads, and im sure most other people do as well. if i say it, they will actually read it

greenday5494 · 03-21-2008, 06:45 PM

ill just respond with the usual "..."

Dr.Satan · 03-21-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Skanky Butterpuss

i make it a habit to only skim through your threads, and im sure most other people do as well. if i say it, they will actually read it

I know I do!

GeoKill-----> · 03-21-2008, 09:22 PM

I'll admit I been doing the same

03-11-2008, 06:01 AM	#2
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03-11-2008, 05:34 PM	#10
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	I use 1600 X 900 resolution. There is a difference as far as the loading screens go if you compare custom map loading screens with official map ones. If you look at most of the official maps in VTFEditor, they have those 2 items checked off. I don't think you have to remove the Nice Filter, but those 2 have to be checked to remove the blurr for ME. I know a few others have the same issue so I made a topic. All custom maps I had to add those. Once I get home, I'll change a few of them back and post a few screenshots of before and after. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

03-12-2008, 10:39 PM	#12
greenday5494 Holy shit, thats kerrigan! D&A Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Class/Position: D, whatever the team needs, usually engy Gametype: AvD Affiliations: None Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	if you have Low Texture Detail/Medium, it happens. man, so i can create VTFs/VMTs this way instead of text files?! OH YEA! __________________ http://static.adrive.com/images/ads/...rbo_468x60.gif DAN MAPES!

03-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#14
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03-21-2008, 06:41 PM	#15
Skanky Butterpuss Beware the Hammer D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Sabotaging your shit. Affiliations: :}\|, mimic, /KBN/ Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	its not based on your resolution, its on your texture detail. to all those who havent seen this, change your texture detail to low and join a server with congestus, startec, session, etc. btw im linking to this in the "all your mapping needs" thread because this is something that more people need to do. gg kube. __________________ Support FF: Etzell: Skanky Etzell: The Wings are fucking fantastic Etzell: They really are Etzell: But even SAYING that makes me want to vomit

03-11-2008, 07:29 AM	#3
Lt Llama Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	At last. Thx for that.

03-11-2008, 08:24 AM	#4
Mr. Happy FF LOL Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	For the better.

03-11-2008, 08:42 AM	#5
Jester Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Class/Position: O: Scout Affiliations: {NFO} - New Family Order Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	If you check the non-blurry vtfs with that tool, they are all using "nice filter". Maybe that's all you need to use instead of doing 2 checks?

03-11-2008, 03:37 PM	#7
public_slots_free Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	I dont understand this thread. this never happens to me. I have never joined a map and had the loading screen be blurry. It is probably resolution or something.

03-11-2008, 04:21 PM	#8
DD` Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Can't say I have ever noticed blurry loading screens either?

03-11-2008, 04:33 PM	#9
TheWetMule Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England, Midlands Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	ff_startec has an example of this, its when your resolution is smaller than 1280x1024 I guess ;x

03-11-2008, 07:08 PM	#11
Desiree Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	No blurry here either. I just tried out a few resolutions and all looks good for me. All of my loading screens use nice filter, but I can start adding the other stuff pretty easily when I save in Photoshop if need be.

03-21-2008, 06:43 PM	#16
greenday5494 Holy shit, thats kerrigan! D&A Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Class/Position: D, whatever the team needs, usually engy Gametype: AvD Affiliations: None Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	exactly what i said same thing happens when you have a Chapter Selction Menu if you dont take out the mipmaps or w/e __________________ http://static.adrive.com/images/ads/...rbo_468x60.gif DAN MAPES!

03-21-2008, 06:44 PM	#17
Skanky Butterpuss Beware the Hammer D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Mar 2007 Class/Position: Sabotaging your shit. Affiliations: :}\|, mimic, /KBN/ Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	i make it a habit to only skim through your threads, and im sure most other people do as well. if i say it, they will actually read it __________________ Support FF: Etzell: Skanky Etzell: The Wings are fucking fantastic Etzell: They really are Etzell: But even SAYING that makes me want to vomit

03-21-2008, 06:45 PM	#18
greenday5494 Holy shit, thats kerrigan! D&A Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Class/Position: D, whatever the team needs, usually engy Gametype: AvD Affiliations: None Posts Rated Helpful 1 Times	ill just respond with the usual "..." __________________ http://static.adrive.com/images/ads/...rbo_468x60.gif DAN MAPES!

03-21-2008, 09:22 PM	#20
GeoKill-----> Community Member Server Owner Beta Tester Forum Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hawthorne, California Class/Position: Soldier/Spy/Scout Gametype: AvD Affiliations: :e0:Eternal Order Leader Posts Rated Helpful 12 Times	I'll admit I been doing the same __________________ Fortress-Forever Guides All Your Mapping Needs :e0: Will live on Forever Support FF:

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