ARQuake - Modifications and Hardware for Outdoor Augmented Reality Gaming
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In this paper, the mobile outdoor gaming system ARQuake is discussed from an implementation point of view. The modifications to the original source code from Id Software are described, with a focus on the changes made for tracking devices, video overlays, firing weapons, and tweaks to the game to improve its visual quality. The game runs under GNU/Linux on a standard laptop mounted to a custom built backpack, containing a variety of equipment necessary to support mobile augmented reality.
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