July 2004
Saturday, July 31, 2004 | |
STRP Runabout For Elite Force
 Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:09 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
Elite Force Files has a Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force RPG map that is named STRP Runabout amongst thier new files. Here is a clip from the review: A pretty map to add to your RPG map collection. The map covers most of the Rp essentials such as opening panels, lcars + sounds, warp, and of course an away mission. That away mission is one of my favourite parts of the map. Although it is not very "technical" the away mission has a nice and scary feel too it and has plenty of stuff for people to explore and for roleplayers to make storylines on. So beam yourself over to this waypoint and check it all out.
| Friday, July 30, 2004 | |
ModSect's Evil Map Pack
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:28 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
jk2files.com has a new Map Pack that is titled ModSect's Evil Map Pack for Jedi Academy. This pack is designed by Orbitius and it supports FFA, Duel, PowerDuel and CTF. In total there's three maps that are all kinda based on the same design. For the map and a view of the screenshots plus the review hit this page.
| Thursday, July 29, 2004 | |
Temple of Trials v1.1 Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:23 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Here we go again with the Temple levels.... This time around I spotted a map called Temple of Trials v1.1 on Lucas Files which just happens to be for Jedi Academy. The author Nalukai made the map to support Duel, Powerduel, and FFA game modes. Might wanna add Temple of Trials v1.1 to your collection.
| Wednesday, July 28, 2004 | |
CTF Jordan Market
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:14 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
I just wandered onto SoFFiles.com to look around and spotted a cool looking map called Jordan Market. Here is a quote jobby:This is a very nice CTF only map, based on a large indoor market area. There are loads of places to explore and plenty more places to climb and lie in wait for your next victim. The map will host 64+ players. The author has even put in some secrets for you to find. Go give it a try and see what you think The reviewer gave it two thumbs up and you can get that map right here.
| Tuesday, July 27, 2004 | |
Dark Forces Mod Cutscene Update
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:11 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
The site for the Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy mod that's known as Dark Forces was updated with the news that after approximately 14 months time, Cutscene Artist Christoper "Chrustec" Glerum has completed the Talay cutscene featuring Darth Vader, General Mohc, Dark Troopers, Mon Mothma and Kyle Katarn. Some screenshots of the cutscene are forthcoming and the team hopes to release the demo by the end of August. Check out the Dark Forces mod site.
| Monday, July 26, 2004 | |
Lost Temples Map Pack
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:03 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Here we go with the temple stuff again. Up on the olde jk2files.com is a Lost Temples Map Pack that is designed for Jedi Academy. From the reviewers words:I have mixed feelings about each of the individual maps, definitely the Praxeum Temple being my favorite. It's a concept close to that of the JK2 favorite Cloudshark. It's perfect for those JA FFA servers where people mostly duel (well, the FFA map, that is). Great work here! So head on over to this page for the rest of the review and the screenshots.
| Sunday, July 25, 2004 | |
Hordes Of Chaos For ZDoom Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:21 PM |
Category: Heretic |
Ahhhh finally we have some Heretic news to talk about around here.. Udderdude sent me an email to let all you Ravenites know that he's completed a new 5-map ZDoom WAD for Heretic, called Hordes of Chaos. ZDoom 2.0.63a is needed to run the wad and if you want to run it from the command prompt then use this line: zdoom -iwad heretic.wad -file hoc.wad Get your hands on that wad right here and grab that version of ZDoom right here.
| Saturday, July 24, 2004 | |
Castle Hall Deul Map
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:35 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
DarkTeam made this Castle Hall map for Jedi Academy that is for Deul mode. The reviewer figures the map is good but could be a better with more details.. Go check that Castle map for yourself by visiting this page.
| Friday, July 23, 2004 | |
Dark Forces Mod Site Update
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:40 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
The site for the Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy mod that's known as Dark Forces was updated with the news that an update will be appearing soon. Team members are working on the mod and it's all coming together despite any hitches... Hit that Dark Forces site for the whole shebang.
| Thursday, July 22, 2004 | |
Olde Outcast Map Gets Newly Uploaded
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:06 PM |
Category: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast |
Sevker made this Battle 2 map awhile ago and it just got itself uploaded to jk2files.com just recently. The level is a FFA and if you want to check it out you'll have to travel to this page to get that Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast map.
| Wednesday, July 21, 2004 | |
The Loft Is Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:09 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
I was just lurking around SoFFiles.com and noticed a map simply called The Loft. This map features multiple gametypes and takes place in a warehouse on the 10th floor of a building. The reviewer says it's a fun map for Soldier Of Fortune II so go get The Loft!
| Tuesday, July 20, 2004 | |
Samus Aran Jedi Academy Model
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:23 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Here's an interesting looking model on jk2files.com that's called Samus Aran. Its not often that I when I see a new model I truly am amazed and the quality of it, or just how fun it is to use, well this is one of these models. So have a look at that model that's for Jedi Academy and download it.
| Monday, July 19, 2004 | |
Check Out Battle X
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:43 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Check out this FFA map by Sevker on jk2files.com that is named Battle X. Theres a set of four screenshots (that 2nd shot looks cool) and you can get that Jedi Academy map right here.
| Sunday, July 18, 2004 | |
MIF Bridge (Fixed)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 10:46 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
I just dropped onto SoFFiles.com and see a cool looking map called MIF Bridge (Fixed) and the reviewer gave it two thumbs up and goes on to say MIF Bridge (Fixed) is a wicked map and well worth a download. This map is a Soldier Of Fortune II level and you can grab it right here.
| Saturday, July 17, 2004 | |
USS Poseidon A Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:28 PM |
Category: Voyager: Elite Force |
On the Elite Force Files site I was lurking and decided to check out the Voyager Elite Force maps.. Go ahead and take a gander at this USS Poseidon A map. Its a RPG level and it looks really cool from the screenshots. Check out what the reviewer had to say: Like, wow. This map is probobly THE best Rp map i have ever played. It is so awesome. I swear when I was testing it, I was freeking out on how awesome the map is. Go ahead and get your copy of Will & Anthony's USS Poseidon A..
| Friday, July 16, 2004 | |
Fragland Interviews Kenn Hoekstra
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:53 PM |
Category: General |
There was anouther informative interview with Kenn Hoekstra since his departure from Raven Software. Here is a clip from the interview that's on Fragland: Take No Prisoners was probably the most interesting for me because it was the first game I’d ever worked on. The whole experience was just amazing because I learned so much. Hexen II: Portal of Praevus was cool because that was my first experience with the Quake technology. Elite Force was cool because of my big history as a Trek fan. Hell, they were all interesting for one reason or another. No two projects were alike and that’s what made working on them fun. It's an interesting read so go ahead and read the rest of the interview.
| Thursday, July 15, 2004 | |
Tank Hanger Level For SOF2
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:26 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
I just noticed as I wandered onto SoFFiles.com that El Grande dgx [BBC] uploaded his Antarctica Tank Hangar level that is designed for Soldier Of Fortune II. The level supports multiple game types and looks pretty good from the screenshots. Get that map right here.
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 | |
DBD Academy Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:31 PM |
Category: Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast |
[DBD]Predator uploaded to jk2files.com a Free For All map called DBD Academy which is geared for Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast and has a Yavin temple kinda theme going on. Visit this page to check out that map and view the ten-shots.
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 | |
Raven Seeks AI Programmer
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 7:30 PM |
Category: Raven Software |
Rick Johnson, Lead Programmer for Raven Software's Quake 4 game updated his webdog .plan that Raven is looking for an AI Programmer: This person will be responsible for assisting in the development of single player AI for a Doom3 based product. This person will need to coordinate his/her own efforts with those of the animation department as well as to ensure proper level design and use of the AI. Check out the rest of the info and read that info right here.
| Monday, July 12, 2004 | |
Zora v2 Skin Pack Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:45 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Me0is0Jade released a skin pack on jk2files.com that's called Zora v2. The reviewer sayeth: The best thing about it is that this skinpack uses its own species, therefor there are countless combinations you can make. for each person their own style. I couldn't really find anything that didnt fit together. which u often notice at zabrak skins. You can get that Skin Pack for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy right here.
| Sunday, July 11, 2004 | |
Pat Lipo Decides To Leave Raven Software
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:55 PM |
Category: Raven Software |
Pat Lipo, Lead Programmer for Raven Software's X-Men game updated his webdog .plan that he's decided to leave Raven. Now, however, is the time to say goodbye. I have come upon anopportunity that gets me so excited that I can't possibly turn it down. 10.5 years (or 11, depending on when you start counting) in one place is an eternity in this industry... I've made many friends (and a dozen games) at Raven, and it will be impossible to forget the huge part that it has played in my life. Pat says that X-Men Legends is finishing up in a great state and says it will be amazing to see it in its final state. Read the full update right here. Everybody here on the Raven-Games staff wishes Pat good luck with all future endeavors.
| Saturday, July 10, 2004 | |
Interview With Kenn Hoekstra
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:03 PM |
Category: Raven Software |
I spotted on Blues News that there's a brand new interview with Kenn Hoekstra on Experience Gaming. My hiring at Raven was a classic case of being in the right place at the right time. I got to know some people at Raven (namely Eric Biessman) and they got me an interview for an open level design position. In the pre-Activision days, it was a lot easier to get a train-to-hire position at Raven (and in the games industry in general) and that’s basically what happened. I was hired as a project. I have no trouble admitting that if the Kenn from 1997 showed up at Raven’s doorstep today, there’s no way he could get hired. It really was a stroke of luck and I was extremely happy to get hired. I was managing a University restaurant and it was, to say the least, fairly thankless work. I was more than happy to trade 80+ hours a week in a shirt and tie for 80+ hours a week in jeans and a t-shirt. The interview with the former Project Administrator for Raven Software is a good read and definitely recommended to all you Raven fans like myself. GO Kenn! :)
| Friday, July 9, 2004 | |
Raven Seeks User Interface Designer
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:23 PM |
Category: Raven Software |
Rick Johnson, Lead Programmer for Raven Software updated his webdog .plan that Raven is looking for a User Interface (UI) Designer for work on a Doom3 based product. Ok, so no mention that this has anything to do with Quake IV and I don't want to guess that it is or not. Anyhow if your interested in the position or your just a curious lurker, then check out that Webdog update for the full info.
| Thursday, July 8, 2004 | |
MA5B Weapons Mod
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:30 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Theres a Jedi Academy weapons mod by Razor on jk2files.com that replaces the Imperial Repeater with a MA5B from Halo and repotedly it looks good in both single and third person modes and the alternate fire shoots an energy grenade. Check out that MA5B weapon.
| Wednesday, July 7, 2004 | |
UK Sniper Valley
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:42 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
SoFFiles.com has a Sniperish map uploaded by UK_~{$@$}~_ that is intended for Sniping other Soldier Of Fortune II players, hence the title UK Sniper Valley.
| Tuesday, July 6, 2004 | |
Antarctica Storm (1.0)
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:55 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
SoFFiles.com has a new map uploaded by El Grande dgx [BBC] that has a nice snowy theme going on. This map is called Antarctica Storm (1.0) and it supports Dm, Tdm, Elim, Celim, Inf, Dem, Icr, Cctf, Ctdm, Ctf game types and will host 64 players. Also check out the eight screenies on the page...
| Monday, July 5, 2004 | |
The Heretic Fortress Tournament 2004
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:46 PM |
Category: Heretic II |
Not often do we see any Heretic II news around these parts but today I wandered onto the forums for the first time in a week and noticed this topic and that The Heretic Fortress was updated today. So it's come to my attention that THE HERETIC FORTRESS TOURNAMENT 2004 is gearing up and the main instigators are El.Fire and A-Thug. For the full list of tournament rules and who is gonna fight then head on over to the The Heretic Fortress and read the full meal deal.
| Sunday, July 4, 2004 | |
Weapons Mod: Ghostsabers
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:47 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
First of all id like to say, Happy Independance Day to all the Americans who browse through here! Okay, now for the news.. I just spotted this cool looking weapons mod on jk2files.com for Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy that's called Ghostsabers and is designed by Taters-N-Cheese. The mod changes the sabers (of course) plus other related stuff in the game. Check out Ghostsabers and get the Download.
| Saturday, July 3, 2004 | |
Duel Map Rust For Jedi Academy
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 8:57 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
jk2files.com has this Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Deul map that goes by the name of Rust. Ok now for a small piece of the description: Okay I really like this map, it's a duel map called rust, I must say how well in my opinion the author has done on this map. Unlike most created duel maps this is NOT a flat map. Well it's all up to you to get Rust if you want it. Meanwhile I have some nachos that require my attention....
| Friday, July 2, 2004 | |
Free For ALL In The Emperor's Tower
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:02 PM |
Category: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy |
Noticed on Lucas Files this FFA map called Emperor's Tower that weighs in at 24.37 MB. The map is for Jedi Academy and is supposed to be set in the Emperor's Tower from Return of the Jedi. Check it out if you haven't already.... that one screenshot looks cool.
| Thursday, July 1, 2004 | |
Rio Bridge Released
Posted by
Darren 'Doom Dude' Finch
at 9:19 PM |
Category: Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix |
Rio Bridge is a Soldier Of Fortune II map that supports multiple game types. This is a very nice map indeed, there are plenty of places here for you to explore and buildings for you to hide in. The map is made in the theme of a river side town with the road bridge as the main feature. The map supports CTF, ELIM, INF, TDM, DM game types, and will host a max of 24 recommended players. Well as you can see from that quote, the reviewer like the level. Get it downloaded off of SoFFiles.com and see for yourself if it's worth playing.
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