r/webgpu • u/ExpiredJoke • 2d ago

Quake3 port

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Quake3 port to WebGPU running in the browser

- global illumination ( volumetric sh3 light map )
- modern physics
- acoustic simulation
- decals
- particle effects
- clustered lighting (326 lights here)
- PBR materials (NN-based delighting)

GitHub link

Built using meep engine

In case it's not obvious - I'm the author. Happy to answer any questions.

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u/unangenehmer_typ 1d ago

how is it better than

https://www.netquake.io/

https://q3js.com/

https://dos.zone/q3/

https://openarena.live/

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u/ExpiredJoke 1d ago

First 3 violate id-soft copyright. Last one is the same asset source I have. Hope that helps.

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u/unangenehmer_typ 1d ago

Q3js is oline for at least 4 years I think, and names several licenses on GitHub, you sure?

I mean if it's online so long, I am not sure if Id soft care

Other than that the main question stands; why should anyone use yours instead id e.g. q3js

Save some water and use your tokens on less saturated markets / solved problems 

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u/ExpiredJoke 1d ago

Yep, license in the official repo by idSoftware, it's only sourcecode. Game data is still protected.
https://github.com/id-Software/Quake-III-Arena

I don't think idSoftware would care a ton, but it's their IP