[REL|IV]Vice City RAGE 1.0

[Lexyz.]

 

 

 

Since the (second) VCR development team gave up on this project, I've decided to work on something I'd call a much more polished version than the last beta released in 2015, a version that will be more similar to the very first beta version from the original team.

If anyone could help me with anything, from vehicle converting to creating more missions, it would be greatly appreciated.

Over the last version of the mod, this one's going to feature:

• Improved models
• New timecyc
• New clothes
• New vehicles
• 10th anniversary HUD
• HQ textures for Tommy, the map and weapons
• Scripts for Minigun, Chainsaw, Rhino and Hunter
• Map glitches fixed, including the infamous Airport/Fort Baxter glitch
• Navmeshes fixed
• New races
• New player anim
• VCS radios

 

TEAM

LeXyZ - Project leader, Models, Map(polished), Vehicles, Timecyc, HUD, Weapons, Navmeshes editor

 

DOWNLOAD LINKS

BUILD 104 COMING OUT SOON

 

Requirements: GTA IV 1.0.7.0

 

HOW TO PLAY ONLINE:

 1. Download the CitizenIV client from www.citizeniv.net

 

FOR HUD AND RADIOS:

*2. Download this file and put it into your CitizenIV folder: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/275688924733767680/463988076117753857/dsound.dll

*3. Copy the vc_hud and vc_sounds files from the VCR plugins folder into your CitizenIV folder

 4. Join the VCR server

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

GTA X SCRIPTING - Source code for Minigun, Chainsaw, Hunter, Rhino scripts

Vice Cry Team - Ocean Beach models

FidoX - Player model

Original Vice City Rage team

 

Special in-game keys:

Z - Minigun

ALT - Chainsaw

Q - Switch weapons in Hunter

 

 

 

[Mr.Kurowski]

The new timecyc looks cool!.

[Niko_Scaletta]

VC HUD - I like it!

 

Anyway, do you have any plans in future to add Vice City Stories vehicles or weapons?

[Lexyz.]

For now I'm trying to improve the things that made recent versions of VCR pretty infamous

So yeah,not sure about VCS vehicles/weapons,and I don't think they would fit either,and I think it's better to focus on adding VC vehicles for now

Edited November 2, 2016 by Lexyz.

[Frank.s]

Very nice. Any plans to have GTAVC's missions in there?
Are all vehicles converted using 3dsmax (Alexander Blades scripts) or Zmodeler?

If any of the cars are converted using ZM then re-convert 'em with 3dsmax because ZM causes bugs that are not present in Alexander Blades 3dsmax scripts for .wft model export.

Edited November 4, 2016 by Frank.s

[Lexyz.]

It would be nice to have a set of missions in there,however I haven't managed to find a .sco editor as of now.

The vehicles are all converted using 3dsmax,don't worry.

Also,you've done a great job scripting the introductory missions,Frank

[hamx23]

So, the project is still alive? <3

[Lexyz.]

So, the project is still alive? <3

Spread the word

[Mr_Coke]

Vice City Remaster would be great, I think to streamline development can use the original 3D models of VC (2002) and add more details. Normal Mapping with details on doors, windows, buildings, worn and cracked streets (3D). Forget the textures cartoons (before the GTA IV the textures in all GTA were cartoon style). Rockstar did this with GTA V, giving life to SA (cartoon to photorealistic).

 

My idea, many can enjoy it and others can not.

 

Edit // Vice City was my first gta, I was 12 years old (2005). Fat PS2 ..

Edited November 10, 2016 by Mr_Coke

[Mr_Coke]

Since the (second) VCR development team have given up on this project,I(along with few other people who have helped me in the past) decided to release something I'd call a much more polished version than the last beta released in 2015,a version that will be more similar to the very first beta version of the original team(and yeah,I got the required rights).

Don't expect any ground-breaking changes for now,since I am not a VERY experienced modder and neither do I have the required tools for everything I have in mind.

 

If anyone could help me with anything,from vehicle converting to creating more missions,that would be highly appreciated.

 

Few gameplay pictures:

 

Improved graphics

 

 

 

 

Sparrow - converted by me

 

 

 

Improved timecyc

 

 

 

 

Potential MP release

 

This topic will soon be updated with the special thanks list.

Also,I hope that the original team isn't disturbed by this.

 

You have an list with cars converted? What car need to be converted? I'm downloading the map from this VÍDEO.

Edited November 10, 2016 by Mr_Coke

[Lexyz.]

Vice City Remaster would be great, I think to streamline development can use the original 3D models of VC (2002) and add more details. Normal Mapping with details on doors, windows, buildings, worn and cracked streets (3D). Forget the textures cartoons (before the GTA IV the textures in all GTA were cartoon style). Rockstar did this with GTA V, giving life to SA (cartoon to photorealistic).

 

My idea, many can enjoy it and others can not.

 

Edit // Vice City was my first gta, I was 12 years old (2005). Fat PS2 ..

That's what I am aiming for,Coke

 

You have an list with cars converted? What car need to be converted? I'm downloading the map from this VÍDEO.

 

• Admiral
• Baggage Handler
• Ambulance
• Comet
• Benson
• Blista
• Bobcat
• Voodoo
• Banshee
• Greenwood
• Stinger
• Hotring Racer
• Cuban Hermes
• Hermes
• Esperanto
• FBI Washington
• Firetruck
• Rhino
• Sandking
• Infernus
• Oceanic
• Police Car
• Enforcer
• Perennial
• Bloodring Banger
• Virgo
• Sabre
• Sabre Turbo
• Phoenix
• Sentinel
• Stretch
• Sentinel XS
• Deluxo
• Taxi
• Cheetah
• BF Injection
• Washington

   

• Freeway
• Faggio
• PCJ
• Sanchez
• Angel

   

• Hunter
• Maverick
• Police Maverick
• Sparrow

   

• Jetmax
• Marquis
• Squallo
• Tropic

Edited November 11, 2016 by Lexyz.

[Ruvix]

Nice
About missions(if you manage to add them) will you also add HD textures to cutscenes ?
Here is a example of regular custscenes in Vice City Rage (original 2002)
https://youtu.be/LXeAXd7jZc0
And here is a cutscence (fan made) of what I am trying to say (with HD textures)

Edited November 11, 2016 by BETA HUNTER

[Lexyz.]

Nice

About missions(if you manage to add them) will you also add HD textures to cutscenes ?

Here is a example of regular custscenes in Vice City Rage (original 2002)

https://youtu.be/LXeAXd7jZc0

And here is a cutscence (fan made) of what I am trying to say (with HD textures)

 

About the missions themselves,I would need a .sco editor,and the only one I know is busy at the moment.

For the cutscenes,I don't think many people care about them tbh(unless they're HD,you do have a point),and I need to fix an issue with the HUD(it's displaying on the cutscenes since the HUD itself is a plugin)Also,I'm aware of Majami's recent work on the fan-made intro scene.I bet it's taken him months to do and I originally wanted to ask him for a potential partnership.

Everything would be possible,but I am currently looking for some help

Edited November 11, 2016 by Lexyz.

[bizzybg]

Is the process of adding the missions from the original game so difficult and time consuming that the first team who started the project added just 1 mission? And why did they abandon the whole thing? Would be great if we can have the complete story.

[Mr_Coke]

Is the process of adding the missions from the original game so difficult and time consuming that the first team who started the project added just 1 mission? And why did they abandon the whole thing? Would be great if we can have the complete story.

Day by day i'm learning about RAGE. To HD textures we can get the GTA V textures. GTA V have HD Tex and normal map HQ. For the 3D edit map in 3Ds (learning, I have skills on blender 3D).

Edited November 12, 2016 by Mr_Coke

[BachU8]

This mod looks awesome, I'll definitely keep an eye on it.

[Lexyz.]

Is the process of adding the missions from the original game so difficult and time consuming that the first team who started the project added just 1 mission? And why did they abandon the whole thing? Would be great if we can have the complete story.

Yes it is.The first mission was actually made by Frank,and I bet it took him months to make(keep in mind it was just a basic mission at base).

The whole story won't be possible for the following reasons:

1.A lot of the missions from the original game are too over-the-top for this engine(especially for GTA 4),such as the 2 RC's missions,Phnom Penh(the part with the helicopter),and others

2.As you were thinking it is really "difficult and time consuming",I don't think anyone would be patient enough to at least script the missions which aren't too over-the-top

3.The audio and movie files are too spacious,only the first mission's audio and video files had 600 MB,although this is a minor issue unlike the others stated above

More missions are possible,though.

Edited December 8, 2016 by Lexyz.

[Lexyz.]

It's been a sunny weekend here in Vice City

 

 

 

 

Edited November 20, 2016 by Lexyz.

[Ruvix]

Finally
Nice bro keep it up

[JamesG]

Wow, this looks amazing. Keep up the good work.

I love how you put pink lights under the causeway to make it more like real life Miami? Dunno, looks a bit more pink/purple than usual. Original VC was a light blue colour.

I really hope you guys succeed in finishing this! I loved the old Rage projects which got scrapped, so I look forward to trying your version someday hopefully.

Edited November 22, 2016 by JamesG

[Lexyz.]

Thank you guys,your feedback is greatly appreciated

@James

That's what I'm aiming for,I want to make Vice City feel more lively.As for the "you guys" part,I'm actually the only person working on this.However,someone messaged me recently and said he's willing to help with some things

Edited November 22, 2016 by Lexyz.

[Matt1010]

pretty cool to be honest.

[JamesG]

Thank you guys,your feedback is greatly appreciated

 

@James

That's what I'm aiming for,I want to make Vice City feel more lively.As for the "you guys" part,I'm actually the only person working on this.However,someone messaged me recently and said he's willing to help with some things

Oh wow, you're at it alone!? I hope you get more people to help you as it looks like a pretty big project.

[Lexyz.]

Oh wow, you're at it alone!? I hope you get more people to help you as it looks like a pretty big project.

To be honest I don't think many people will be willing to help.I mean,let's face it,a lot of people are losing interest in modding.Let's take a look at the amount of TC's being worked on nowadays

Edited November 24, 2016 by Lexyz.

[Daitojo97]

This is looking pretty nice keep up the good stuff man!

[HeySlickThatsMe]

How about porting Vice Cry models to make it more detailed?

I don't know about permissions.. but thats just an idea

[JamesG]

 

Oh wow, you're at it alone!? I hope you get more people to help you as it looks like a pretty big project.

To be honest I don't think many people will be willing to help.I mean,let's face it,a lot of people are losing interest in modding.Let's take a look at the amount of TC's being worked on nowadays

 

True. Especially with GTA IV, which is sort of obsolete now.

 

Though if I had any experience with GTA modding, I'd offer my services since I absolutely love Vice City to death. But the only modding experience I have is with rFactor 2 lol.

[Lexyz.]

True. Especially with GTA IV, which is sort of obsolete now.

Why do you think that?There are still mods for VC and SA and those games aren't considered obsolete yet

I plan on moving to EFLC though

Edited November 25, 2016 by Lexyz.

[JamesG]

 

True. Especially with GTA IV, which is sort of obsolete now.

Why do you think that?There are still mods for VC and SA and those games aren't considered obsolete yet

I plan on moving to EFLC though

 

It's just that a majority of people who were modding for GTA IV have moved on to GTA V. That's what I meant lol.

[Lexyz.]

It's just that a majority of people who were modding for GTA IV have moved on to GTA V. That's what I meant lol.

GTA V modding is still limited though.Has anyone created any tools that allow you to make ped paths yet?