March 2007
Saturday, March 31, 2007 | |
Soldier Of Fortune In Top 10 Most Violent Games
 Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 4:04 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune |
Double Viking posted up what they consider to be the Top 10 Most Violent Video Games and Raven Software's Soldier of Fortune made it to 5th place in the list.This game's calling card IS its highly graphic violence. It featured a whopping 26 unique areas on its character models that could display damage independently of the others. They were called "gore zones." Players could create all manner of semi-limbless creatures, shooting off arms and legs at various points. The results were sometimes reminiscent of a butcher shop. Check out the rest of the Top 10 Most Violent Video Games. Thanks to Phoebus for finding the link.
| Friday, March 30, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: The Bath House
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:12 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
The Bath House is a multiplayer map for Jedi Academy, designed by Ayala.I just love the look of this map. Of the submissions, it could very well be my favorite, although this is probably just due to its unique subject matter. The brushwork in this particular map is very well done and quite varied, including both curves and hard edges. I also felt it interesting that the author chose to use unfitting models, such as some of the statues and hanging torches from Korriban, and yet despite this obvious clash they seem to fit in perfectly well. That is all on Jedi Knight Files.
| Thursday, March 29, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: Valley of the Jedi Tower
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:01 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Tho I walk through the Valley of the Jedi Tower I shall fear no Sith. Here is a chunk of what the review person had to say about this level:Anyways… whist I’ve never actually properly played through the earlier Jedi Knight games (I have the Demo For Mysteries of the Sith and Dark Forces 2) Inyri has supplied me with an excellent vid of the map to get a good idea of what the original map was like. And I trust that as an avid fan of those earlier games Inyri will have made us as faithful a recreation as possible. For those that don’t know, this is the location where, in Dark Forces 2 Kyle battles and destroys Maw, one of the six Dark Jedi that accompanied Jerec on his quest to find the Valley of the Jedi. Obviously there's more to the story, so go to the Valley of the Jedi Tower and see what is going on.
| Wednesday, March 28, 2007 | |
Duel Level: Dawn On The Plains
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:09 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Dawn on the Plains was created by Jedi_Mediator for Jedi Academy and is stated as being a Duel map.Architecturally, this map is quite the sight. The terrain, while lacking its texture, certainly shows the author's proficiency with the software, and the castle-looking structure also shows itself off quite well. The only other thing that really lowers the quality of the map is the use of very repetitive texturing and, in some cases, unfit textures. The lighting could also be better in the indoor areas. Take a peek at the Dawn on the Plains.
| Tuesday, March 27, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: Cafe Chic
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:31 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Iniatha released a multiplayer level for Jedi Academy that goes by the title Cafe Chic and here is a bit of what the reviewer had to say about it:The map itself is perfectly sized for a good duel, and several heights of platforms (the stage, and two balconies) provide some extra space for more heated duels (should a duelist wish to escape -- coward!). There is no shortage of detail, either, so duelists beware! While you are staring at those nice tapestries you might just lose an arm. Jedi Knight Files got the goods.
| Monday, March 26, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: Malachor Duel
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:14 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
KaiStagon released a multiplayer level for Jedi Academy that is called Malachor Duel.For those of you who have played Knights of the Old Republic 2, this map should look familiar. Unless of course you never finished the game (shame on you). This map represents a small portion of the final area of the game: Malachor V (and a small portion of the Trayus Academy). Naturally this map couldn't possibly show the entire thing... but boy does it try! That map is available on Jedi Knight Files.
| Sunday, March 25, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: Theme Storm
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:03 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
Stormbringer31 uploaded his Theme Storm (v1.0) level for Soldier Of Fortune 2 and is designed for multiplayer.This is not a typical setting like inside a building or on a city street. Imagine a Website Theme made into a map. Also, web themes have custom images such as the logo, avatars, and signatures. These custom images can be incorportated into the map by replacing the customizable placeholder images in the mp_themestorm _customtex.pk3 file. So players can have their own avatar on a wall of the Accounts room of the map. Take a look at that on Soffiles.
| Saturday, March 24, 2007 | |
Skin: The Phantom of the Opera
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:19 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
It's time to head on over to Jedi Knight Files and check out The Phantom Of The Opera which is a skin for Jedi Academy. Here is some stuff the reviewer person has to say about it:This particular skin reminds me less of the Phantom of the Opera than it does of Jaden of the Opera. Not necessarily a bad thing, although with the amount of people that dislike Jaden that could be a weak point of the skin. The rest of the texturing, however, is superb. This particular skin uses Jaden's various clothing pieces in a way that I've not seen in the past. Our dear friend the Phantom is all decked out in one of several long coat options, each with matching pants, and several head options. If you hadn't already guessed, this skin is available for customization in the SP/customization menu. Take a look at The Phantom Of The Opera.
| Friday, March 23, 2007 | |
Capture The Flag Level: Sternentor
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:37 AM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
CTF Sternentor is of course a CTF level for Elite Force designed by Sorbet.Sorbet (previously known as SpaZe) has sent in his new map for you to enjoy, although this map can be enjoyed in the Capture the Flag gamemode, it is also playable in Team Deathmatch and Free For All modes...sort of triple the fun! The word "Sternentor" translates into 'Star Gates', so you can imagine what the main theme of this map will be...I think it will be fair to say that CTF_Sternentor will be popular with both the Elite Force crowd, as well as the Stargate fanatics! That's all available on Elite Force Files.
| Thursday, March 22, 2007 | |
Deathmatch Level: JUL 16
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:31 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
Lt. Cmdr. Salinga released a deathmatch level that goes by the title Jul 16 and here is the info on what it's all about:This is the first Q3 released map by it's developer Julek, and a good indication thast this map is definately worth the download is that our very own Lt. Cmdr. Salinga wasted no time getting permission and converting this map for the EFFiles community! The map forms the shape of the number 88, with the second 8 being a level higher than the first however, only half of the lower 8 is there. That's all on Elite Force Files.
| Wednesday, March 21, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: The Box Company
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:42 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
Douglas Giovany uploaded his multiplayer level for Soldier of Fortune II to Soffiles. The map in question is The Box Company.This is my 3rd work as mapper, is based on a Brazilian factory, a place that I know and that I used like an example for this work. Was a hard work to do this map, is a little squared like "Favela Rising Brazil", my first work, but has some ideas taken from "Raven Barn's" and other maps from original game. Take a look at and maybe downgrab a copy of The Box Company.
| Tuesday, March 20, 2007 | |
Duel Map: Tomb of Ragnos
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 2:58 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Tomb of Ragnos is a duel map for Jedi Academy by ASHUR.First of to say, this is my first map.... i finished. I have started a few mapsbut this is the first i finished. That map is available thanks to Jedi Knight Files.
| Monday, March 19, 2007 | |
Skin: Zero Suit Samus
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:46 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Take a walk over to Jedi Knight Files and check out the Zero Suit Samus skin by Tyrael64.So this model uses the excellent Gwethenea model to create the metroid-blastin' girl herself, but in her more feminine duds as seen in Super Smash Bros: Brawl. Alas, my Super Smash Bros experiences ended with the original. I decided to quit after I was beaten by a five year old... which is a shame, because I loved that game. I always played as Samus, go figure... But screenshots do not lie, and according to them this skin is about as accurate as you can get. Check out that Zero Suit Samus skin.
| Sunday, March 18, 2007 | |
Q4Max Server Crash 0.78 Workaround
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:07 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
The Quake 4 Max site was updated in recent days with a workaround for frequent server crashes in version 0.78 of the Quake 4 mod.Many people have reported frequent server crashes with Q4Max 0.78. We have found the cause, which will be adressed in the final Quake 4 1.4 Point Release. The temporary workaround is to disable the scorebot feed on your server with g_feedscorebot 0. Read more on the Quake 4 Max site.
| Saturday, March 17, 2007 | |
Deathmatch Level: In Holland
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:27 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
Tds In Holland (2.0) is a deathmatch level for Soldier of Fortune 2. According to what I read its a small map based on a mill by |*TdS*|B@tman. You can find that map on Soffiles.
| Friday, March 16, 2007 | |
Purple Death
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:22 AM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Go on over to Jedi Knight Files where you can check out the contest finalist in this Yuuzhan Vong Death Duel Arena for Jedi Academy.Be warned, this map is very purple! The map is based on the idea of a Vong Duel arena type area on one of the Vong's ancient home planets in their own galaxy. Thus its alot weirder and more 'alien' than what you might be used to seeing from Star Wars. They have four screenshots over there, so go take a look.
| Thursday, March 15, 2007 | |
Go One On One At Stonehenge
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:55 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
Gigon released a Stonehenge level for Elite Force Files that is designed for 1v1 tourney.This will be a comfortable map for the Brits among us, and an enjoyable map for those of us that enjoy something completely different from the norm! We have a reproduction of Stonehenge as the setting in this 1v1 map...which is an interesting choice. Have a look at Stonehenge.
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 | |
Duel Level: Water Metropolis
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:11 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
The Water Metropolis map is a finalist in the contest that Jedi Knight Files held.Its a watery temple like Duel map. One big platform surrounded by temple ruins and water. Designed in the style of a classical ruined city. Check out that watery level that ZidZabre put together for Jedi Academy.
| Tuesday, March 13, 2007 | |
Two Maps For Snipers
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:23 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
If you like to snipe other gamers in Soldier Of Fortune II then here is two maps you can check out that cater to the sniper: EE Snipe Zone and Tds Sniper Palace both of which are made by |*TdS*|B@tman.
| Monday, March 12, 2007 | |
Elf Ticklers From Space?
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 5:52 AM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
DracoLich is in his Changing Room, which is like another room in his tower (or so he says) where he subjects victims to various hallucinogens and then watches them be tickled by elves while waiting for a duel. I think that about explains it all. That Duel map for Jedi Academy was found on Jedi Knight Files.
| Sunday, March 11, 2007 | |
Get Your Quake 4 Power Mod Now
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:54 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
If you happen to be one of those crazy power gamers, then you may want to check out the Q4PowerMod.This mod allows all your weapons to have 999 ammo and spawn with all the weapons along with 200 health. You will run faster, jump higher with no falling damage, and shoot faster. That mod is available over on Quake 4 Files.
| Saturday, March 10, 2007 | |
Skin: Darth Serak
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:37 PM |
Category: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast |
Here is a little something for those who still play with Jedi Outcast. phonock uploaded his Darth Serak to Jedi Knight Files.This one's actually interesting, considering it's not just a recolor of the default reborn. Pretty far from it, actually. This particular reborn has donned some different clothing (black, naturally). Personally I'm not a fan of the breeches look, which this reborn seems to have chosen, but the rest of it does look unique and not stale, which black and white reborns tend to become. To give it a creepy undead or tattooed look, a couple of lines were added near the mouth. There's four screenshots of that Darth Serak skin to check out before you do a possible downgrab.
| Friday, March 9, 2007 | |
Here We Have a Speedmap
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:52 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
Lt. Cmdr. Salinga released a speedmap by the name Inf Speed2 that is designed for Elite Force.FUN is the name of the game as you stroll around this 'Castle-esque' map, and attempt to do unto others before they do it to you! As long as you stay on the move, the chances of getting hit by enemy fire are a bit slim as the straight aways are rather short...unfortunately, it works the same in reverse. Have a look at Inf Speed2.
| Thursday, March 8, 2007 | |
Quake 4 Fortress XT Patch 1.2
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:40 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
The Quake 4 Fortress XT Patch 1.2 was released over on Quake 4 Files and includes a number of fixes. Q4F XT is a modification of Quake 4 Fortress which aims to fix bugs and add features which weren't included in the Q4F Alpha. You can also downgrab the Quake 4 Fortress XT mod if you don't have it yet.
| Wednesday, March 7, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: Ancient Temple
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:17 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Here is a multiplayer level called Ancient Temple that is designed for Jedi Academy and was made for a contest held at Jedi Knight Files.This is a small-medium map made for the JKFiles mapping contest. It's set in a small temple area. Mainly supports duel, but is also good for small FFAs. Check out Ancient Temple by Linkman2004.
| Tuesday, March 6, 2007 | |
Multiplayer Level: Santos
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:54 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
MP Santos is a multiplayer level by ST. Wombat that is designed for Soldier of Fortune 2.Plenty of camping spots for those that wish to camp, small enough but room to move. Dynamic game play assured with a few suprises. That map appears on Soffiles.
| Monday, March 5, 2007 | |
ReX Reviews Heretic II
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:06 PM |
Category: Heretic II |
I wish there was more Heretic news and the like to report on here but alas that is not to be. Anyhow ReX updated his Doom Nexus site with a Heretic II Review so lets take a peek at what he has to say:For a romp through a real-looking medieval world as it must have looked when in the death grip of a terrible plague, you can't get any better than Heretic II. From the Tudor style architecture of the towns to the magnificent interiors of the palaces, from the depressing depths of dungeons to the grand columns and arches of the castles, from the canyons and caves of the wilderness to the fantastic realms of the denizens of this world, you are surrounded by beautifully detailed and believable environments. Go ahead and read the rest of that Heretic II Review.
| Sunday, March 4, 2007 | |
It Was Decent Of Rebel To Make This Map
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:39 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
|FU|**Rebel** released a level called Decent for Soldier of Fortune 2.This map from fu_rebel is his first map for sof2 so go easy with your comments. The map supports tdm, dm & ctf gametypes, It should do well. There's a few visual errors i noticed when testing, But nothing that will ruin the gameplay. Not bad for a first map. Check out Decent over on Soffiles.
| Saturday, March 3, 2007 | |
KOTOR Flight School Final
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 12:00 AM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
KOTORMRJay released KOTOR Flight School Final which is a Free For All level made for Jedi Academy.Okay, I was impressed by this map. I don’t know why, maybe it was because things looked nice, well constructed, and I was surprised by what I saw. Basically, this map is set up as a space battle map, where opposite teams spawn on different bases, fly out, and try to destroy the other base. You can get that map over on Jedi Knight Files.
| Friday, March 2, 2007 | |
Duel Level: Quest
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:39 PM |
Category: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast |
Quest is a Duel map for Jedi Outcast by Acrobat.The construction of this map isn’t too bad, in fact I really don’t have any qualms with it. The only real qualms with the map I have are that you can’t really go that far when you should be able to. Want an example? A hallway that you can start to go down, but can’t proceed after a certain part; a chasm that you can’t jump down to your doom; these are the kinds of things I am talking about. That is all on Jedi Knight Files.
| Thursday, March 1, 2007 | |
Parallax Mapping Mod (1.0)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:54 PM |
Category: Quake IV |
You can now downgrab the Parallax Mapping Mod (1.0) over on Quake 4 Files.Parallax mapping is a new technology that simulates physical displacements on surfaces. As a result surfaces looks more three dimensional, it increases metal gloss, and the game looks more realistic. Check that out over on Quake 4 Files.
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