Hopper

FloatingX is a modern, minimal HUD for Marathon 2 and Infinity, inspired by the XBLA Durandal interface. Art by TychoVII, scripting by Hopper.

Notes for version 1.4.1:

This version fixes a bug under Aleph One 1.1, and works with Visual Mode.lua.

4,005 downloads, 6 reviews, 3 screenshots, 4.7 rating

Writing a Lua plugin for Marathon under Aleph One 1.1? This script will rename the mnemonics for monsters, projectiles, etc. so you can find the right objects.

3,061 downloads, 0 reviews, 0 screenshots

M1A1 Fixes is a plugin that makes the scenario a little closer to the original Marathon.

Notes for version 1.0:

This first version has 3 fixes:

• Remove the "Pathways into Darkness" opening

• Restore the BoBs' soft-death sequences

• Limit the player to a single fist (sadly not the left one)

The "No PiD" plugin is not necessary or compatible with this plugin, so please uninstall or disable it before trying M1A1 Fixes.

3,211 downloads, 3 reviews, 1 screenshot, 5.0 rating

Checkpoints is an implementation of Halo-style automatic saved games in the middle of a level. Mapmakers use annotations to mark where checkpoints should occur, and the Lua script does the rest. It also creates a save point after each level transition.

Includes a sample map. Find all seven checkpoints!

2,502 downloads, 1 review, 0 screenshots, 1.0 rating

Vasara is a Lua script and dedicated HUD for use in texturing maps in Aleph One. The HUD provides more explanation for new users compared to Visual Mode, and features a mouse-driven interface for choosing textures and options.

Please report any bugs or feature requests on GitHub.

Notes for version 1.1.2:

Version 1.1.2 fixes bugs with control panel editing and texture alignment. Thanks to Treellama for the fixes.

4,892 downloads, 7 reviews, 5 screenshots, 4.9 rating

Play the Survival solo gameplay mode from Durandal XBLA. Rack up carnage points as you face off against hordes of increasingly difficult enemies.

Play on the four Survival maps built by Freeverse for the port. Or use the plugin, pick any netmap, and try not to die.

For a similar co-op experience, see Survival.lua.

Notes for version 2.1:

Version 2.1 fixes a bug which caused films to go out-of-sync.

4,916 downloads, 2 reviews, 4 screenshots, 4.5 rating

For mapmakers testing their terminal scripts, this Lua console command will set the current level's completion state to "finished". Install this solo Lua plugin and type 'complete_level()' in the console to satisfy any mission requirements.

Note: the command may make the level unplayable. See the included Read Me file for more information.

2,610 downloads, 0 reviews, 0 screenshots

A GUI theme for Aleph One inspired by menus and setup screens in Halo. Because you want a change of scenery and you know it.

3,099 downloads, 3 reviews, 3 screenshots, 4.7 rating

Working on 3D models for Aleph One? Having trouble with lighting? This plugin lets you visualize the in-game normals, so you can get your objects looking their best. Use with the Shader renderer.

Notes for version 1.0.1:

Updated documentation only.

2,854 downloads, 2 reviews, 1 screenshot, 5.0 rating

By popular demand, a GUI theme for Aleph One inspired by the "Platinum" interface of Mac OS 8 and 9.

3,301 downloads, 4 reviews, 3 screenshots, 4.5 rating

Ever wondered if a level used 5-D space, where two polygons overlap in 3-D space? This plugin for Weland reports any instances where polygons overlap in a realistically impossible way.

2,327 downloads, 1 review, 1 screenshot, 5.0 rating

GeoCities may be gone, but the art of the GIF lives on. All multi-frame sequences from the original Marathon Shapes file are included.

3,246 downloads, 1 review, 0 screenshots, 5.0 rating

Are you working on a Lua HUD, and want to know how to draw inventory panels or weapons just like the built-in one? This plugin acts just like the hardcoded HUD from M2 and Infinity, so you can see how to duplicate any feature in Lua. It works with third-party scenarios too.

Notes for version 1.2:

Fixes errors in net games with a kill limit or time-based scoring.

3,716 downloads, 0 reviews, 1 screenshot

Play "Red Light, Green Light" during net games. It's fun.

Notes for version 1.1:

Version 1.1 adds a message when someone runs a red light, and a sound when the yellow turns red. Thanks to Sharkie Lino and his play-testing crew for the changes.

3,245 downloads, 3 reviews, 0 screenshots, 4.7 rating

It's not too late to finish that "under construction" web page you started in 1997! Add some class to your Myspace with a rapid-firing Trooper or Explodabob. Every multi-frame sequence from the Infinity Shapes file is included.

2,952 downloads, 0 reviews, 0 screenshots

A GUI theme for Aleph One inspired by Apple's System 7.5, as seen in Marathon's original preferences dialogs. Based on an earlier (now obsolete) theme by Christian Bauer.

Notes for version 1.3:

Version 1.3 uses the public-domain ChicagoFLF font instead of Apple's proprietary Chicago font.

3,992 downloads, 4 reviews, 3 screenshots, 5.0 rating

This very simple Weland plugin lists all map annotations for the current level, in a dialog where they can be easily read or copied. Good for spell checking your scenario, or combing maps for secrets.

810 downloads, 0 reviews, 0 screenshots

Originally built in 2009 to test the pre-release Lua HUD engine. Demonstrates a rotating compass and a compact ammo display. Works with any scenario.

890 downloads, 1 review, 1 screenshot, 5.0 rating

Originally built in 2009 to test the pre-release Lua HUD engine. Uses no images, only rectangles and text. Works with any scenario.

852 downloads, 0 reviews, 1 screenshot

Halo-inspired HUD built between 2009 and 2012. Demonstrates animations and complex masking for HUD authors. Works with Marathon 2 and Infinity.

886 downloads, 0 reviews, 1 screenshot