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'''AfterQuake''' is a Quake package, similar to QuakeWorld's [[nQuake]], [[ClassicQ]], or even Quake's Epsilon Mod. It was launched at the QuakeExpo 2016 (QEXPO2016) event. [https://qexpo2016.com/introducing-afterquake/ Link to announcement].
 
'''AfterQuake''' is a Quake package, similar to QuakeWorld's [[nQuake]], [[ClassicQ]], or even Quake's Epsilon Mod. It was launched at the QuakeExpo 2016 (QEXPO2016) event. [https://qexpo2016.com/introducing-afterquake/ Link to announcement].
 
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It is a combination of the [[FTE]] engine (source port or client) and community-made content packages. '''It supports both Quake (singleplayer) and QuakeWorld (multiplayer).'''
AfterQuake is a combination of the [[FTE]] engine (source port or client) and community-made content packages. '''It supports both Quake (singleplayer) and QuakeWorld (multiplayer).'''
 
  
 
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The goal of AfterQuake is to bring your attention to [[FTE]] and it's amazing features. '''Visit [[FTE]] wiki page for a more extensive list of features'''. In this page only subjects related with AfterQuake will be addressed.
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The '''goal of AfterQuake is to make [[FTE]] easier to use.''' And why this is relevant? Because [[FTE]] is simply the most advanced Quake source port - it supports everything! - and it will change the way you look at this game.
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This page is about AfterQuake only. '''Visit [[FTE]] wiki page for a more extensive list of features'''.  
  
 
==Installation==
 
==Installation==
Download the zip file (link below) and extract to an empty folder (e.g. ''c:\afterQuake''). Then copy from your Quake directory the following files:
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Download the zip file (link below) and extract to an empty folder (e.g. ''c:\afterQuake''). Then copy from your original Quake directory the following files:
* id1/pak0.pak
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* /id1/pak0.pak
* id1/pak1.pak
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* /id1/pak1.pak
 
to the corresponding folder in your afterQuake folder.  
 
to the corresponding folder in your afterQuake folder.  
  
You can now execute the [[FTE]] executable.
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You can now execute the [[FTE]] executable. But continue reading...
On the first run you will chose from the menu whatever extra packages you want to download.
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And that's it! now it's up to you to explore [[FTE]] 's features!
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===Step by step===
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When you first start, you will be presented with the downloads menu. Choose flavor:
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* '''AfterQuake Minimum''' - the base package
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* '''AfterQuake Slim''' - The base package with some graphical updates
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* '''AfterQuake Full''' - higher quality textures, models, etc
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Click apply. The packages to download are listed. Confirm. Once the downloads finish, you're ready to play!
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
AfterQuake package is a zip file which contains the bare minimum required to get AfterQuake running. '''Everything else needed is downloaded automatically''' in the first run (except copywrite content, such as pak1.pak), and if you want extras, you can download them from the client as well.<br /><br />
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What do the packages include?
And there are tons of extras: redesigned main menu, amazing particle configs (fully editable), realtime lights, high resolution textures, the sky is the limit! All accessible from the downloads menu!
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* redesigned main menu,  
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* example configs,
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* custom aliases, for your convenience (/list*, etc)
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* Vised maps
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* amazing particle configs (fully editable),
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* realtime lights,  
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* high resolution textures,  
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much more...
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'''Most packages can be enabled or disabled on the fly without needing to redownload.'''
  
===Step by step===
 
When you first start, you will be presented with the downloads menu. If you want the bare minimum, you can just disable updates and close the menu if you wish.
 
However, if you want the standard AfterQuake content, then go ahead and hit apply. Once the downloads finish, you're ready to play!
 
You can also select the 'AfterQuake - Full' package, if you want to use the higher-quality presets.
 
'''Most packages can be enabled or disabled on the fly without needing to redownload.'''
 
 
The downloads menu can be accessed later via the menus, or simply via the ''/menu_downloads'' console command.
 
The downloads menu can be accessed later via the menus, or simply via the ''/menu_downloads'' console command.
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Some content isn't included on purpose, because of copyright issues. For example:
 
Some content isn't included on purpose, because of copyright issues. For example:
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* (...)
 
* (...)
 
These and all other paks or modifications '''can be installed in AfterQuake the same way as any other engine.'''
 
These and all other paks or modifications '''can be installed in AfterQuake the same way as any other engine.'''
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=Playing=
  
 
== Single Player ==
 
== Single Player ==
For singleplayer, you can use the QuakeInjector plugin to download a plethora of singleplayer maps and mods hosted by quaddicted. Note that you will need the full version of Quake for this to work properly.
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For singleplayer, you can use the QuakeInjector plugin to download a plethora of singleplayer maps and mods hosted by Quaddicted. Note that you will need the full version of Quake for this to work properly.
(You may wish to disable the ezhud plugin, and possibly switch graphics presets away from the deathmatch-focused one).
 
 
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FTE_e1m1.jpg | beautiful shadows and reflections
 
FTE_e1m1.jpg | beautiful shadows and reflections
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=== Quake Mods ===
 
=== Quake Mods ===
Its super duper compatible with any Quake modification you try. Install them normally.
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Its super-duper compatible with any Quake modification you try. Install them normally, then use ''/gamedir'' command to change between mods.
  
 
== Multi Player ==
 
== Multi Player ==
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== QuakeTV and observing ==
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= QuakeTV and observing =
 
You can spectate ongoing internet games using AfterQuake as you use your regular Quake client. For QuakeWorld you can use [http://qtv.quakeworld.nu/ QuakeTV] to connect to servers.
 
You can spectate ongoing internet games using AfterQuake as you use your regular Quake client. For QuakeWorld you can use [http://qtv.quakeworld.nu/ QuakeTV] to connect to servers.
  
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== Download ==
 
== Download ==
 
[https://goo.gl/LeCYO8 '''Download the latest AfterQuake here''']
 
[https://goo.gl/LeCYO8 '''Download the latest AfterQuake here''']
 
The official website of FTE: [http://fte.triptohell.info here]
 
  
 
== Related Pages ==
 
== Related Pages ==
* [[FTE]] The main page! More info here
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* [[FTE]] The main wiki page  
 
* [[FTEDroid]] - it's the Android port. Want to watch demos or live games in your phone/tablet? this is for you
 
* [[FTEDroid]] - it's the Android port. Want to watch demos or live games in your phone/tablet? this is for you
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* [http://fte.triptohell.info The official website of FTE]
  
 
== Disclaimer ==
 
== Disclaimer ==

Revision as of 11:40, 16 November 2018

AfterQuake is a Quake package, similar to QuakeWorld's nQuake, ClassicQ, or even Quake's Epsilon Mod. It was launched at the QuakeExpo 2016 (QEXPO2016) event. Link to announcement. It is a combination of the FTE engine (source port or client) and community-made content packages. It supports both Quake (singleplayer) and QuakeWorld (multiplayer).

The goal of AfterQuake is to make FTE easier to use. And why this is relevant? Because FTE is simply the most advanced Quake source port - it supports everything! - and it will change the way you look at this game. This page is about AfterQuake only. Visit FTE wiki page for a more extensive list of features.

Installation

Download the zip file (link below) and extract to an empty folder (e.g. c:\afterQuake). Then copy from your original Quake directory the following files:

  • /id1/pak0.pak
  • /id1/pak1.pak

to the corresponding folder in your afterQuake folder.

You can now execute the FTE executable. But continue reading...

Step by step

When you first start, you will be presented with the downloads menu. Choose flavor:

  • AfterQuake Minimum - the base package
  • AfterQuake Slim - The base package with some graphical updates
  • AfterQuake Full - higher quality textures, models, etc

Click apply. The packages to download are listed. Confirm. Once the downloads finish, you're ready to play!

Contents

What do the packages include?

  • redesigned main menu,
  • example configs,
  • custom aliases, for your convenience (/list*, etc)
  • Vised maps
  • amazing particle configs (fully editable),
  • realtime lights,
  • high resolution textures,

much more... Most packages can be enabled or disabled on the fly without needing to redownload.

The downloads menu can be accessed later via the menus, or simply via the /menu_downloads console command.


Some content isn't included on purpose, because of copyright issues. For example:

  • Mindgrid's high Quality audio
  • Quake's Official Soundtrack
  • (...)

These and all other paks or modifications can be installed in AfterQuake the same way as any other engine.

Playing

Single Player

For singleplayer, you can use the QuakeInjector plugin to download a plethora of singleplayer maps and mods hosted by Quaddicted. Note that you will need the full version of Quake for this to work properly.

Quake Mods

Its super-duper compatible with any Quake modification you try. Install them normally, then use /gamedir command to change between mods.

Multi Player

For deathmatch, you can find a plethora of public servers inside the built-in server browser. Both NQ and QW servers will be listed.

QuakeTV and observing

You can spectate ongoing internet games using AfterQuake as you use your regular Quake client. For QuakeWorld you can use QuakeTV to connect to servers.

Crew

Contact: [1]

Download

Download the latest AfterQuake here

Related Pages

Disclaimer

Some content packages have been modified to ensure they work properly with FTEQW (either bugfixes, tweaks/removals to avoid conflicts, or naming convention changes).