Hey guys. Just wanted to alert you all to the fact that The Matrix Unplugged has encountered technical difficulties with its current site, and is being moved to www.tmunplugged.net. I'm sending this out because the majority of our fans on the forums don't know what happened to our mod. I'm pleased to announce that it's still going strong, and the new site should be completed soon. :)

--Thrawn42689 & The Matrix Unplugged Staff

Well known vehicle creater and Asteroids team member Manquesa has completed the first edition of his new regular feature at Map-Review.com; Manquesa's Vehicle Modding Monthly. This extensive and detailed article looks at all the activity in this exciting area since Jedi Academy was released, covering the great vehicles that have been released and flagging up some really promising works in progress, as well as providing insight into Space Combat levels Asteroids and Destroyer.

...the Open Jedi Project is a open source feature platform for JKA. The purpose of the project is to promote cooperation and source sharing within the community for the benefit of all. OJP is currently looking for and accepting all quality JKA modding source code, tools, and materials.

This Forum is only for technical support for LucasArts games so we have removed the threads regarding the cancellation of Sam & Max: Freelance Police. However, please send any feedback you have to our Public Relations Dept. at PR@LucasArts.com

The Annual Interactive Achievement Awards were held in Las Vegas thursday and it was a good night for Knights of the Old Republic, picking up three awards (Console Role-Playing game of the year, Computer Role-playing game of the year and Outstanding Achievement in character and story development). Well done once again to the guys and gals at Bioware and LucasArts.

This contest will be based on the "duel" multiplayer gametype in Jedi Academy just as its predecessor was. The contest will feature prizes contributed by Raven Software including 2 signed copies of JA PC, Raven t-shirts, and a hat!

Judging will be based on a few different factors including, but not limited too, 1) gameplay 2) level-design and 3) gameplay mechanics. Judging will be done by 5 people. Two of the judges will be, Zer0-L0giC (of Raven Software) and myself (redfella). The other three will be selected before judging begins.

Also, submitted maps must include botroutes, power duel accessibility, and must follow a Star Wars theme! Any maps that look like q3, doom, etc. will be disqualified! Acceptable themes could be (for example) a Tatooine bar, a Naboo palace promonade, a Coruscant space port, a Corellian beach, etc. etc. -Just keep it Star Warsish.

• Only 2 connections per computer/IP - Additional Connections will be denied
• No directory downloads, such as downloading the entire JO MP directory - FTP Bannable offense
• Remember, this server is for everyone. Don't abuse it.

Players are permitted to pack only two weapons at a time, swapping them with other weapons lying on the ground whenever they like. We also have to point out that the development team fitted in an admirable assortment of Star Wars-flavored firearms. Your character will be able to advance through the game wielding weapons like the DC-17m, DC-15s Blaster Pistol, Wookie bowcaster, and a whole bunch of enemy weaponry to boot, such as the Trandoshan Slaver Shotgun, Geonosian Elite Beam Weapon, and more. Commando units are also equipped with handy switchblade slotted on their left wrist, allowing them to perform deadly melee attacks should they run out of ammo.

The SP Stargate Convertion for Jedi Knight is on going, but to reduce some of the wait (which has been WAY too long already) a small "preview" Beta mod has now been released. Due to popular demand, the FNP90 Submachine Gun, Zat'nik'atel and the infamous Jaffa Staff Weapon are available, as well as a new player model. Thanks to jEDIkIRBY for hosting the file, it can be found via this Showcase thread. Please respect my hard work and files contained within.

Ruthven