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            Monday, March 1, 2004
        
        
        
            Forum Shuffle -
                Brian @ 8:28 PM
            
            Apologies for shuffling the forums yet again.  We're trying to weed out the inactive ones.
         
    
        
        
        
            LevelSource Contest Results Announced -
                DSettahr @ 3:12 PM
            
            LevelSource has announced the 
the results for its JA Duel Map Contest.  Our own gonk managed to place pretty highly with his map "Tomb of Lords."  Congrats to the winners, and to everyone who entered - All of the maps were excellent.  For those who didnt get to see the maps, they can be viewed and downloaded 
here.  Also, there's hints that a Raven-sponsored contest might happen soon... If and when it happens, we'll be sure to announce it here.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            Elmo's Subway Duel Map Updated -
                DSettahr @ 2:40 PM
            
            Just an anouncement that Elmo has updated his 
Subway Duel Map for Jedi Academy - It now include botroutes, thanks to Captain America.  For those who have not yet seen his Showcase Forum thread for the map, it can be viewed 
here.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            Phz Releases New JA Duel Map -
                DSettahr @ 2:34 PM
            
            Phz has released Ymir, his Jedi Academy Duel Map, which is also his official entry for the LevelSource Contest.  The map is set in a small base located amid rocky terrain.  The map can be downloaded 
here, and you can view phz's Showcase Forum thread for screenshots and to provide feedback 
here.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            Backup Server Reminder -
                DSettahr @ 10:20 AM
            
            This is just a reminder that our File Server is still down.  In the meantime, feel free to continue using 
the Backup Server, which Cool Matty has graciously provided for us.  Also, please keep these rules in mind when using the Backup Server:
- 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. 
 
The Backup Server is up to date, and contains every level and mod that is listed in our database.  
 
         
    
        
        
        
            SIEGE Destroyer Update -
                DSettahr @ 7:40 AM
            
            Mike Gummelt, a programmer at Raven, has posted some 
instructions and suggestions to SIEGE Destroyer server admins in his latest .plan update.  Those who want to know how to get the best out of their SIEGE Destroyer games should definately read it over.  
Also, for those who are interested in reading the rest of the .plan updates for the Raven staff members, they can be viewed 
here.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            GameSpy Posts Galaxies Trailer -
                DSettahr @ 7:33 AM
            
            Gamespy has posted a rather large 
Galaxies Trailer.  The trailer depicts many of the things that can be found within the worlds of Galaxies - pets, droids, ships, and jedi.  The video is hosted on Fileplanet, so if anyone can find or provide another mirror, I'd appreciate it if they'd let me know so I can post a link here.
 
         
    
        
            Sunday, February 29, 2004
        
        
        
            Original Trilogy DVD Packaging Revealed? -
                DSettahr @ 6:08 AM
            
            Normally, we try to stick mainly to posting news about Star Wars games, but this is just too cool to not give a news item about.  It would appear that 
KamuiWeb has managed to find 
pictures of the packaging for the Star Wars Original Trilogy DVD's, which are slated to be released this fall.  There will apparently be 3 different available packages, "The Final Conflict," "Jedi vs. Darkside," and "The Imperial Collection."  The site is in French, but you should have no trouble viewing the pictures.
UPDATE: It would appear that the site has been taken down due to the traffic.  If anyone has any copies of the pictures, I'd appreciate it if they'd email them to me.  Thanks.
UPDATE: The pictures are back up again, on a much less bandwidth intensive page.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            SWBattlefront.net Interviews Pandemic Studios -
                DSettahr @ 5:52 AM
            
            SWBattlefront.net has interviewed Jens Anderson, the Lead Designer at 
Pandemic Studios, about the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront game.  There is a lot of new Battlefront information in this article, so anyone who is eagerly awaiting the game should definately 
check it out.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            Elmo's Subway Duel Map Released -
                DSettahr @ 5:43 AM
            
            Elmo has released a Duel Map for Jedi Academy.  This is a small map set in an old subway station.  The map can be downloaded 
here and you can view Elmo's Showcase Forum thread to see screenshots and provide feedback 
here.
 
         
    
        
            Saturday, February 28, 2004
        
        
        
            Star Wars Battlefront Designer Diary #1 -
                DSettahr @ 8:33 AM
            
            Gamespy has posted 
Designer Diary #1 for Star Wars Battlefront.  Designer Diaries is a Gamespy Feature that chronicals the making of a game from the developers point of view.  The article details 5 important aspects that the developers had to consider while designing and making the game.  
 
         
    
        
            Friday, February 27, 2004
        
        
        
            Elmo's Dawn of a Downfall Released -
                DSettahr @ 8:56 AM
            
            Elmo has released "Dawn of a Downfall," his Mysteries of the Sith Singleplayer Level.  You can download the map 
here and visit his thread in the Showcase Forum to view screen shots and give him feedback 
here.  It looks like he put a lot of work into this map, so everyone with MotS should definately download it and give it a try.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            JA+ 1.8A Released -
                DSettahr @ 6:47 AM
            
            Version 1.8A of JA+, a Jedi Academy mod designed to giver server admins more control over their servers, has been released.
JA+ is the official Name For the JediMoves.com Mod Project. This server side Mod for both windows and linux is designed to add cool features and enable admin cmds in order to make your server rules respected and to control your server entirely. This mod will not change all gameplay of the game. It will simply add fun features or enhance features in order to satisfy academy clans. When all the new options are turned OFF, the gameplay becomes unchanged. 
You can download the latest version of JA+ 
here and see a list of all the latest updates to the mod 
here.
 
         
    
        
            Thursday, February 26, 2004
        
        
        
            GameSpy's Title Fight -
                DSettahr @ 1:55 PM
            
            GameSpy has started a competition of sorts called 
Title Fight! The Ultimate Gaming Grudge.  The objective is, through popular voting, to determine the best games ever in a wide variety of genres.  Interestingly enough, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, and TIE Fighter both made it through the qualifying round of votes and into the 
Official Bracket (Scroll down to the 'Abandoned Base' and the 'Black Mesa' Brackets).  Everyone should check it out, and vote for their favorite games, especially on March 3rd, when Marek Steele goes up against Mechwarrior 2's Timberwolf, and March 4th, when Kyle Katarn goes up against Half-Life's Gordan Freeman.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            Official Republic Commando Website Now Up -
                DSettahr @ 12:12 PM
            
            LucasArts has launched the 
Official Republic Commando Website.  
Enter the dark military side of the Star Wars® universe as a squad leader of a Republic Special Operations unit. You are a Republic Commando. You must infiltrate deep behind enemy lines and lead your elite team on precision operations – lurking in the shadows, striking at will... 
This site features screenshots, concept art, and recently released details about the game.  There is also a link to the trailer that debuted on the main site last year.  
 
         
    
        
        
        
    
        
        
        
            New Battlefront Preview Article -
                DSettahr @ 3:56 AM
            
            Gamespot has posted a new 
Battlefront Preview Article that includes some new information about the game as well as 3 new screen shots. For those of you who have not heard of it yet, Battlefront is a new Star Wars game that is entirely Multiplayer, with teamplay-based combat.  Players can choose to be Imperials or Rebels for original trilogy themed maps, or members of the Republic or the Seperatists for the prequel trilogy themed maps.  (Think of it as a Star Wars version of Battlefield 1942.) The game is currently slated for a Fall 2004 release.
UPDATE: Gamespot has also posted a 
Planet Guide that details two of the locations that will be featured in Battlefront, Yavin IV and Naboo.  The article also includes links to video clips of these two locations.
 
         
    
        
            Wednesday, February 25, 2004
        
        
        
            New Raven JA Map And Tutorial -
                DSettahr @ 2:22 PM
            
            Raven has released a new Siege map, as well as a Siege Vehicles tutorial, for Jedi Academy.  The Siege map looks really cool, it involves space ships and a Star Destroyer, and the tutorial gives instructions on creating your own similar Siege maps that use vehicles.  
Download Links (Links point to 
LucasFiles, as our file server is currently down):
 
         
    
        
        
        
            Voting For The LevelSource Contest -
                DSettahr @ 1:30 PM
            
            Just a reminder that voting is now taking place at 
LevelSource for their JA Duel Map contest.  Voting is open to everyone, so be sure to check it out and vote for your favorite submissions from Massassians. Click 
here to view the voting instructions, and 
here to view the submissions.
 
         
    
        
            Monday, February 23, 2004
        
        
        
            Out With The Old, In With The New -
                mscbuck @ 8:12 PM
            
            You may have noticed that the Religious Forum is gone. Not to go into too much detail, but the admins decided that this would be better for the general community.
Secondly, we have a new forum, called Music Discussion and Showcase. Most everybody thought this was long overdue, so we finally caved in and made it. We hope you enjoy this.
 
         
    
        
        
        
            Map-Review Interviews -
                BV @ 6:05 PM
            
            Map-Review has two new interviews posted. 
Kengo sends us this:
At Map-Review.com we have two more interviews: We talk to Andy867 and Manquesa about the upcoming space combat modification and map for Jedi Academy; Asteroids. This project aims to bring space combat in JA to a new level, introducing many new features and having four destinctly specialised craft lining up for both the Rebels and Empire, as they square off in an Asteroid belt.
Check it out here.
We also talked with Monsoontide about his SAGA maps for Jedi Outcast, Anchorhead and Bast Castle, his impressive vehicle work for Jedi Academy, and his upcoming Siege level for JA set on Endor.
Check it out here.
Kengo
Check them out!
 
         
    
        
            Sunday, February 15, 2004
        
        
        
            New Jedi Academy Duel Level: Duel Dustball -
                GhostOfYoda @ 3:32 PM
            
            File: Duel DustballAuthor: GonkScreenshots: Screenshot 1, 
Screenshot 2Description: This is a duel map set in the midst of a Tatooine city. 
         
    
        
        
        
            More Fun Server Problems -
                Cool Matty @ 1:52 PM
            
            Since the server is down again, we're back to the backup 
server.
We'll try to find out how long these intermittent outages will last, and will bring it back when we are almost positive of extended server uptime. Until then, enjoy the backup server some more, or waste yout time in the forums. And yes, it aggravates us as much as you.
Thanks for your patience.
 
         
    
        
            Saturday, February 14, 2004
        
        
        
            Massassi Fileserver online -
                Cool Matty @ 6:59 PM
            
            For now...
No word yet on why it went down again, all I know is it seems to be staying up now, at least for the moment. I won't be taking the backup server down for a day or so until I am certain it is staying up, but it is safe to assume the file server is now back, again.
         
    
        
        
        
            Massassi Backup... Again... -
                Cool Matty @ 10:15 AM
            
            Due to the extended downtime, I've restarted the backup server. All previous rules still apply:
- 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.
 
Also, some additional information:
The files on the FTP are totally up to date, containing every single level we have in our database. I was lucky to resynchronize the backup while the server was online. So anything within the past month is available now.
To visit the backup server, click 
here.