.avi compression codecs?

[markcullinane]

Hi everyone.
I'm using some .avi files in my game, and because they are too big a file size I'm compressing them using the Bink and Smacker RAD tools. I compressed the files using the Indeo codec- I'm wondering, will these be playable on any computer, or just those with the Indeo codec? And can you just
download that codec off the net?
Thanks again.
Mark (Oh yeah, one more question- when is the 800x600 compatible version of the snow/rain plugin going to be released?
Cheers.

[James Kay]

Indeo is pretty wide-spread but not standard. Chances are 99.999% of the people will be able to play it. When you want to be absolutely certain, use Video 1 or Cinepak (even though the latter is absolute pants!). Play around with the quality settings and framerates to see what the acceptable quality/size ratio is. Reduce the number of keyframes too, if the file is still too big.

[Scorpiorus]

Oh yeah, one more question- when is the 800x600 compatible version of the snow/rain plugin going to be released?

I need some time to finish it as I want new features to be added as well.