Initial release of Marble Blast level editing tools

Hey all, for those of you who know how to build interiors for Torque, the Marble Blast version of map2dif, as well as a new DataTorque.qrk file for QuArK are now available at:

ggdev-1.homelan.com/marbleblast/MarbleBlastLevelTools.zip

After I get back from vacation, (and after the Mac port is finished :) I'll write up some more comprehensive documentation about how to use these tools to make levels. (or mabye Alex will drop in and answer a question or two... who knows?)

For instructions on getting QuArK set up with Torque engine products, Click here.

Once you have your new .dif file build, place it in the /marble/interiors/ directory, and, from your Marble Blast program directory, launch Marble Blast from the command line with:

MarbleBlast -test yournewmapname.dif

This will load the level and let you roll around. The new DataTorque.qrk file contains definitions for new entities, like the start and end pads, moving platforms, powerups, etc. To fine-tune the placement of these, use the Mission Editor by pressing F11 in the game. If you loaded the game normally, you'll have to enable cheats by typing:
$testCheats = 1;
in the in-game console. You can access the console by pressing the ~ key.

It may be a pain to get this running - we'll release a more complete and easy level editing solution soon, but for those not faint of heart, give it a try!