Old News - July 2001
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Sunday, July 1, 2001
New JK/MotS 3do: trashbin.zip -
Download: trashbin.zip
Author: Cave_Demon
View: Screenshot
Description: It's a trash bin... Fast and furious gameplay! ;)
Author: Cave_Demon
View: Screenshot
Description: It's a trash bin... Fast and furious gameplay! ;)
Monday, July 2, 2001
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Goldeneye Facility -
File: Goldeneye Facility
Author: Wolfenstein
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a Jedi Knight multiplayer level based on the facility in the James Bond movie, Goldeneye. It looks much like the Nintendo 64 multiplayer level, but with some slight modifications. Find the switch to both the back door and the forcefield behind it and you will be ready to rumble. This level is good for 2-6 players.
Author: Wolfenstein
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a Jedi Knight multiplayer level based on the facility in the James Bond movie, Goldeneye. It looks much like the Nintendo 64 multiplayer level, but with some slight modifications. Find the switch to both the back door and the forcefield behind it and you will be ready to rumble. This level is good for 2-6 players.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Dr. X -
File: Dr. X
Author: Dr. X
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is my first submission, and it isn't going to be my best, but until I complete a more scaled skin of Dr. X, this is all I have for you.
Author: Dr. X
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is my first submission, and it isn't going to be my best, but until I complete a more scaled skin of Dr. X, this is all I have for you.
New JK2 Site -
The Jedi Outcast is a new Jedi Knight 2 site that has opened up. Be sure to stop by and show your support.
Tuesday, July 3, 2001
SWG FAQ Update -
JBF of Jedi Nights has informed me that StarWarsGalaxies.com has updated with some new Frequently Asked Questions. If you are looking forward to this game be sure to check it out.
Wednesday, July 4, 2001
A Very JK 4th of July -
Tanya56 sent word that the Barons Hed Fireworks Show is up to celebrate our independence. Stop by and enjoy the show.
Thursday, July 5, 2001
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Ultima -
File: Ultima
Author: Overlord(A.K.A. Lazerus250)
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Ultima is a multiplayer Saber level, which also includes guns. This is my first level, so don't rate it harsh. It uses 16 bit mats so you have to have a 3D Acceleration Card enabled.
Author: Overlord(A.K.A. Lazerus250)
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Ultima is a multiplayer Saber level, which also includes guns. This is my first level, so don't rate it harsh. It uses 16 bit mats so you have to have a 3D Acceleration Card enabled.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Obi-Wan Kenobi TC -
File: Obi-Wan Kenobi TC
Author: Adam
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a Mod that changes the single player skin into Young Obi-Wan Kenobi. It also includes my favorite Episode 1 skins. This is my first mod, so don't judge me too harshly.
Author: Adam
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a Mod that changes the single player skin into Young Obi-Wan Kenobi. It also includes my favorite Episode 1 skins. This is my first mod, so don't judge me too harshly.
New MotS Multiplayer Level: Holo Base -
File: Holo Base
Author: AtomEntity
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This a large level that is supposedly a listening station for the Rebel Alliance that is run by holograms, with holo technology so advanced you can actually walk INTO the screens and inspect approaching ships firsthand. You are an inspector, and you've come to survey the station's work and findings for the customary five minutes. Instead of that, you find the station deserted, the main generators dead. The only holograms you can access are the recreational ones. Then you see the Imperial fleet in the distance and know that you only have a little time to get ready for them before they arrive. You begin to hoard weapons, when you realize the other inspectors are doing the same...
This level has a large hangar connected to the strangest control room you'll have ever seen, and extruding from the hangar are long, winding hallways that eventually lead to large refresher stations, a holographic chamber with two buttons, and a briefing room. Note that the left red button activates a program I like to call "Cosmic Being", in which you are huge in size comparison to Imperial starships and you walk over Darth Vader's Executor in deep space. The other activates a program I like to call "Don't Look Down", in which there are five platforms in deep space, where you fight with your opponents. Note that if you fall off either the Executor or a platform in the holodeck, you will not die, as this IS a holodeck. You will simply be transported back to the main room. You can only be killed by other players in the holodeck, not of natural causes. I tried to make the architecture decent, as I'm not the best at such things. Please enjoy!
Author: AtomEntity
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This a large level that is supposedly a listening station for the Rebel Alliance that is run by holograms, with holo technology so advanced you can actually walk INTO the screens and inspect approaching ships firsthand. You are an inspector, and you've come to survey the station's work and findings for the customary five minutes. Instead of that, you find the station deserted, the main generators dead. The only holograms you can access are the recreational ones. Then you see the Imperial fleet in the distance and know that you only have a little time to get ready for them before they arrive. You begin to hoard weapons, when you realize the other inspectors are doing the same...
This level has a large hangar connected to the strangest control room you'll have ever seen, and extruding from the hangar are long, winding hallways that eventually lead to large refresher stations, a holographic chamber with two buttons, and a briefing room. Note that the left red button activates a program I like to call "Cosmic Being", in which you are huge in size comparison to Imperial starships and you walk over Darth Vader's Executor in deep space. The other activates a program I like to call "Don't Look Down", in which there are five platforms in deep space, where you fight with your opponents. Note that if you fall off either the Executor or a platform in the holodeck, you will not die, as this IS a holodeck. You will simply be transported back to the main room. You can only be killed by other players in the holodeck, not of natural causes. I tried to make the architecture decent, as I'm not the best at such things. Please enjoy!
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Complex X-11 -
File: Complex X-11
Author: Mechar
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: My first released level; it is centered around a complex codenamed X-11, which was abandoned after the fighter storage space was no longer needed. Small arms only, could be used for sabering as well. 2-4 players recommended.
Author: Mechar
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: My first released level; it is centered around a complex codenamed X-11, which was abandoned after the fighter storage space was no longer needed. Small arms only, could be used for sabering as well. 2-4 players recommended.
#massassi Chat Statistics -
In case you're curious about what goes on in the #massassi chat room, have a look at these statistics provided by oSiRiS.
Friday, July 6, 2001
Announcing DayLong JK -
Andrew7782 writes:
We here at DayLong JK (not a clan or the such) are hosting a Day of JK. Basically, we run a single game of Jedi Knight for people to join in and out. We run basic LEC levels with no mods or hacks. Tommorow (7/6/01) is our first day. Check http://www.massassi.org/daylongjk/ (hosted by our friend Brian of Massassi) for more details including how to join and what to bring.
Saturday, July 7, 2001
New DCM -
EasyCheese1000 sends word that Al has posted another edition of Diary of a Crazed Mimbanite.
LEC Chat -
The LucasArts Insider which arrived yesterday notes that there is an official chat event. Here are the details.
Chat with LucasArts President, Simon Jeffery
Join us Wednesday, July 25th, at 6 pm (PST) and spend some time with LucasArts President, Simon Jeffery. Simon will be on hand to answer your questions and bring you up-to-date on our recently announced titles and future activities at LucasArts. The chat room will open at 5 pm (PST), so stop by early and spend some time with other LucasArts fans! Please pass the word and get your questions ready!
http://www.lucasarts.com/chat/
Army TC Screenshots -
The Army TC has posted a series of screenshots from a recent beta testing session and include screenshots of the new HUD.
JK Video Article Updated -
A few details in the HTML conversion were misinterpreted when I originally posted this, so check out the updated JK video recording article if you're interested in recording a game of Jedi Knight for playback later in AVI format. It now includes a low-res sample to get an idea of what's possible.
Anachronox Demo (Not JK-related) -
This thread on the forums links a few mirrors to the recently released Anachronox demo. Anachronox is a fully-3d science fiction role-playing game similar to the Final Fantasy series (but featuring a fully 3d engine, rather than 3d characters and effects on a 2d map). If you're even remotely interested in RPGs, I suggest you download the demo. If you're a big fan of RPGs, skip that and go directly to the store...
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: The Loop -
File: The Loop
Author: Parkath
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The Loop has a large open area of platforms and walkways above a pool of battery acid. Elevators connect various sections above it. Outside this the open area is a tunnel filled with power-ups. It has an entrance from the platforms and the acid.
Author: Parkath
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The Loop has a large open area of platforms and walkways above a pool of battery acid. Elevators connect various sections above it. Outside this the open area is a tunnel filled with power-ups. It has an entrance from the platforms and the acid.
New Jedi Knight CTF Level: RaD's CTF -
File: RaD's CTF
Author: RaDiCe_
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: I wasn't going to release this, but I noticed that a few people were still wanting to play it, so I did. RadsCTF is my first attempt at a CTF. Also, I made this 6 months ago so don't be harsh on the comments... It's main focus is gameplay and nothing else. Designed to be small and should only be for 3-4 players and No Force. Enjoy!
Author: RaDiCe_
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: I wasn't going to release this, but I noticed that a few people were still wanting to play it, so I did. RadsCTF is my first attempt at a CTF. Also, I made this 6 months ago so don't be harsh on the comments... It's main focus is gameplay and nothing else. Designed to be small and should only be for 3-4 players and No Force. Enjoy!
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: The Destruction of Sernpidal -
File: The Destruction of Sernpidal
Author: JNO_Chewbacca
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: During the war started by invaders from another galaxy, one planet, which was located in the Outer Rim Territories, was attacked without mercy. The Yuuzhan Vong took their moon, Dobido, out of orbit, and was caught in Sernpidal's gravitational pull. Chewbacca, who saved Han Solo's son, died here, with the locals of Sernpidal who refused to leave, who spent their last minutes praying to their god.
This level takes place on Sernpidal during this crisis. With many different levels of moving around, it's hard to use sniping points without getting shot yourself. Look for the invisible water secret: with it you will either plummet to your death, or find an arsenal of weapons for your insanely violent pleasure.
Author: JNO_Chewbacca
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: During the war started by invaders from another galaxy, one planet, which was located in the Outer Rim Territories, was attacked without mercy. The Yuuzhan Vong took their moon, Dobido, out of orbit, and was caught in Sernpidal's gravitational pull. Chewbacca, who saved Han Solo's son, died here, with the locals of Sernpidal who refused to leave, who spent their last minutes praying to their god.
This level takes place on Sernpidal during this crisis. With many different levels of moving around, it's hard to use sniping points without getting shot yourself. Look for the invisible water secret: with it you will either plummet to your death, or find an arsenal of weapons for your insanely violent pleasure.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Higher Ground (16-bit) -
File: Higher Ground (16-bit)
Author: Justin "Juz" Stocks & Darren "Zuljin" Williams
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Four towers in the middle of an extremely foggy field. Jump-pads on each tower provide for quick and exciting gameplay. Lower gravity also provides for a different style of heavy guns gameplay than most are accustomed to.
Author: Justin "Juz" Stocks & Darren "Zuljin" Williams
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Four towers in the middle of an extremely foggy field. Jump-pads on each tower provide for quick and exciting gameplay. Lower gravity also provides for a different style of heavy guns gameplay than most are accustomed to.
Downtown Level Removed -
SlingsRat's recently released level entitled 'Downtown' has been removed from our archives due to pornographic material. Let me make this clear. It is illegal for us to have anything like that on our server. It's against the LucasArts license agreement, and it's against our hosting agreement with Recon-Networks. Furthermore, it's just wrong to distribute pornography to kids through a computer game. Please, stop wasting our time by including illegal material in your levels.
Sunday, July 8, 2001
New MotS Multiplayer Level: Volcanic Prison - Guns -
File: Volcanic Prison - Guns
Author: AtomEntity
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a medium-sized level that is supposed to be an abandoned underground Imperial prison connected to a nearby volcano. There is a central hub that leads in 5 directions. The story is that a nearby volcano released bad air into the prison and everyone died. One way goes toward the volcano. The volcano slowly damages your health because of the heat, and if you go into the lava you die. 2 other ways lead to single cells reserved for dangerous criminals (the only ones) which are connected by an even more underground passageway. Another way leads to a jammed door. If you crouch under it you come to the force field control room and the temporary quarters. The last way leads to a stretch of cells with political prisoners in them. Note that these are not AI. Like I said, everybody's supposed to be dead. Therefore, I saved the 3dos I wanted and inserted them again under a different name... only this time as walkstruct 3dos so they lie still. I surrounded them with pools of blood because the bad air supposedly caused them to hemorrhage. One other note, I was thinking about releasing a saber version, then changed my mind, and that's why it has a Guns at the end. Enjoy!
Author: AtomEntity
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a medium-sized level that is supposed to be an abandoned underground Imperial prison connected to a nearby volcano. There is a central hub that leads in 5 directions. The story is that a nearby volcano released bad air into the prison and everyone died. One way goes toward the volcano. The volcano slowly damages your health because of the heat, and if you go into the lava you die. 2 other ways lead to single cells reserved for dangerous criminals (the only ones) which are connected by an even more underground passageway. Another way leads to a jammed door. If you crouch under it you come to the force field control room and the temporary quarters. The last way leads to a stretch of cells with political prisoners in them. Note that these are not AI. Like I said, everybody's supposed to be dead. Therefore, I saved the 3dos I wanted and inserted them again under a different name... only this time as walkstruct 3dos so they lie still. I surrounded them with pools of blood because the bad air supposedly caused them to hemorrhage. One other note, I was thinking about releasing a saber version, then changed my mind, and that's why it has a Guns at the end. Enjoy!
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: EOJ Temple -
File: EOJ Temple
Author: EOJ_W1slicer and EOJ_Aevron
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a large level with terriffic frame rate and game lag, with some rather beautiful examples of tomb like lighting and cleaving specifically designed to enhance game play challenges, and decrease game lag and improve the framerate. The level is made up of 6 basic parts: a main hall, a pool area, a hanger, a gun room, a sabers room, and a control room.
Author: EOJ_W1slicer and EOJ_Aevron
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a large level with terriffic frame rate and game lag, with some rather beautiful examples of tomb like lighting and cleaving specifically designed to enhance game play challenges, and decrease game lag and improve the framerate. The level is made up of 6 basic parts: a main hall, a pool area, a hanger, a gun room, a sabers room, and a control room.
DoubleD's Deathstar Screenshots -
DoubleD's Deathstar has updated with new screenshots of Mara Jade's Mission and Darth Maul: The Apprentice.
Monday, July 9, 2001
SWG Comic at Elited -
ViX informed me that D.T. Carel's 1337 Comics has been updating featuring Star Wars Galaxies. Check it out at Elited.net.
Tuesday, July 10, 2001
Advanced Lighting Tutorial -
Freelancer sent this one in a while back (and I mean a while back): it's a tutorial on advanced lighting, the first in a series, that delves into level-lighting concepts like linear gradients, 'X' cleaves, and lighting skews (specifically, how to get rid of them). Our thanks to Freelancer for his submission (and his patience).
Upcoming Skybox Tutorial -
Lately, there has been alot of interest in Skyboxes, and while seemily a simple concept, implementation can be anything but. So, I'll be writing a tutorial on it this week to help those aspiring to have a vivid background in their level, but don't really know where to start. In order to best answer the questions that y'all have, I'd like for you to email me your main problems and/or concerns related to Skyboxes. So, send those inquiries to takimoto@massassi.net and expect to see them answered by the end of this upcoming weekend.
SWOnline.org Opens! -
Under the management of Juztyn, former staff member here at Massassi, the newest site to hit the Star Wars gaming community has opened. SWOnline.org is a site dedicated to Star Wars Galaxies, a massively multiplayer online role playing game being developed for LucasArts by Verant, the folks behind the ever-popular EverQuest.
For release, they've posted an editorial entitled Exploring the Possibilities, in which Juz reaches deep into his imagination to bring you his opinion of what Star Wars Galaxies could, and should, be like. Second, a top ten 'rejected names' list has been posted, as well as some scans out of a recent PC Gamer regarding SWG.
All in all, it's a great site headed up by some great people (Juztyn, Archimedes, Kedri...). It's definitely worth a visit if you're even remotely interested in SWG. Be sure to drop by the forums as well.
For release, they've posted an editorial entitled Exploring the Possibilities, in which Juz reaches deep into his imagination to bring you his opinion of what Star Wars Galaxies could, and should, be like. Second, a top ten 'rejected names' list has been posted, as well as some scans out of a recent PC Gamer regarding SWG.
All in all, it's a great site headed up by some great people (Juztyn, Archimedes, Kedri...). It's definitely worth a visit if you're even remotely interested in SWG. Be sure to drop by the forums as well.
Banner Contest at TJO -
Jdogg, of TJO.com (TheJediOutcast.com), has informed me that they will be holding a banner contest. To quote TJO.com:
Well, it sounds great. Be sure to check it out .
We require that the banner is of this size: width:384, and length:154 and that it says Jedi Outcast on it. All submissions will be sent to Jdogg@thejedioutcast.com, thank you and start working!
Well, it sounds great. Be sure to check it out .
Gun Modeling -
General Ramos sent word that he will be holding a gun modeling workshop tonight on the chat server. Here's what he says:
To join this tonight, connect to the chat and type /join #gunning and you'll be in the chat.
I am hosting a gun modeling workshop for JK/MotS tonight at 7:30 EST in #gunning on Massassi's chat server. Show up if you'd like to make relatively low-face models that still look good. I plan on holding several sessions, this will focus mainly on the models themselves. The next lesson may focus on texturing guns. For some examples, go to http://www.massassi.org/generalramos/lineup4.jpg
To join this tonight, connect to the chat and type /join #gunning and you'll be in the chat.
Thursday, July 12, 2001
JK2 Editability Article -
JeffW sends word that he has posted an editability article over at JediKnightII.net. Here's a snip.
So far, LucasArts seems to have made all the right decisions with JKII. They have chosen a talented and highly experienced developer in Raven, and there are also strong signs that the company's rather aloof community relations policy is beginning to be gradually phased out. So far, so good.Be sure to stop by JediKnightII.net and read the whole article.
So why stop there?
One of the biggest issues surrounding Jedi Outcast is editability. Will it be allowed? How editable will the engine be? Will editing tools be packaged with it? Not to forget the most intriguing question in my mind: if the game is editable....just how massive could its editing community become?
New Jedi Knight Texture: industextures.zip -
Download: industextures.zip
Author: Darren "Zuljin" Williams
View: Screenshot
Description: Six industrial looking mats.
Author: Darren "Zuljin" Williams
View: Screenshot
Description: Six industrial looking mats.
Gone for a Week, Etc. -
I'll be gone for a week starting Saturday. Probably won't hear from me tomorrow, either, since I'll be packing. Hopefully the staff can keep things up while I'm gone. If it gets slow here, be sure to drop by SWOnline.org! Also check out yesterday's chat stats. I'll be automating the stats shortly, probably within a week of my return.
Friday, July 13, 2001
Outlaws D3D Patch -
Blue's News announced that LEC has released a D3D Patch for Outlaws. Outlaws is an older game based on the Dark Forces engine. Here's hoping for a DF D3D patch!
Raven Interview -
Evil Avatar has posted a very short interview with Mike Schulenberg, a level designer at Raven.
Dragonball Z Team to Host Q&A Chat Session -
Ubuu sends word about a question & answer IRC session being held tonight for the upcoming Dragonball Z: The Destruction is Real mod (the site is in the middle of switching to another server). The session is scheduled for 7:00pm CST on irc.massassi.net in #dbztdir (if you're new to IRC, be sure to check out our Chat page).
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: DBZ Earth Battle -
File: DBZ Earth Battle
Author: Darkjedipro
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a somewhat large level, very open and good for sniping/saber battles. There is a pond area, city area, cantina (just for fun), and a waterfall leading into a pond. There are many secrets and a few cool new cogs. This level works best with DBZ 3.0, but works just fine without it. I'm going to be making some new cogs and update it with them later this summer.
Author: Darkjedipro
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a somewhat large level, very open and good for sniping/saber battles. There is a pond area, city area, cantina (just for fun), and a waterfall leading into a pond. There are many secrets and a few cool new cogs. This level works best with DBZ 3.0, but works just fine without it. I'm going to be making some new cogs and update it with them later this summer.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Thegue City's Beach -
File: Thegue City's Beach
Author: comVeflax
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This level is a small area of the city of Thegue, about the same size as my previous level. It is small, and I suggest that you play it with at least 2 players, but no more than 3 or 4. Force Jump is required, Force Speed is optional. This is my second level, so if you have played the first, I hope that you will see the improvements that I have made.
Author: comVeflax
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This level is a small area of the city of Thegue, about the same size as my previous level. It is small, and I suggest that you play it with at least 2 players, but no more than 3 or 4. Force Jump is required, Force Speed is optional. This is my second level, so if you have played the first, I hope that you will see the improvements that I have made.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Baboon Skin -
File: Baboon Skin
Author: JW
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a multiplayer skin of a baboon, made for all those "monkey" fans at zone.com. It has baboon sounds to make it more realistic; it might be a preview for a future animal skin pack.
Author: JW
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a multiplayer skin of a baboon, made for all those "monkey" fans at zone.com. It has baboon sounds to make it more realistic; it might be a preview for a future animal skin pack.
New MotS Multiplayer Level: Lava Hot Death Match -
File: Lava Hot Death Match
Author: Darth J
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a medium sized multiplayer level set in ancient ruins filled with lava. Volcanic eruptions add to the fast and furious gameplay. This level contains 16bit mats, and requires a 3d card capable of displaying them.
Author: Darth J
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a medium sized multiplayer level set in ancient ruins filled with lava. Volcanic eruptions add to the fast and furious gameplay. This level contains 16bit mats, and requires a 3d card capable of displaying them.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: The Temple of K'thadi Schplu -
File: The Temple of K'thadi Schplu
Author: GhostOfYoda
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The Goddess K'thadi Schplu seems long dead. An ancient temple has been discovered dedicated to this goddess. Unfortunatly, other archeologists also want to claim this wonder for their own.
Author: GhostOfYoda
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The Goddess K'thadi Schplu seems long dead. An ancient temple has been discovered dedicated to this goddess. Unfortunatly, other archeologists also want to claim this wonder for their own.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Spaceport 1191 -
File: Spaceport 1191
Author: Chad
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a large level meant to resemble a spaceport. It has catwalks, landing pads, various space ships and vehicles, a cantina, a healing station, and a good variety of guns. Since it is so large I would recommend that it be played with 4 or more players but 2 could be fun also. You may recognize the level from the original LEC single player missions, level 14, I think. I felt that this would be good to use because of its great architecture and its looks. This is the second level I have released so comments are appreciated.
Author: Chad
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a large level meant to resemble a spaceport. It has catwalks, landing pads, various space ships and vehicles, a cantina, a healing station, and a good variety of guns. Since it is so large I would recommend that it be played with 4 or more players but 2 could be fun also. You may recognize the level from the original LEC single player missions, level 14, I think. I felt that this would be good to use because of its great architecture and its looks. This is the second level I have released so comments are appreciated.
Saturday, July 14, 2001
New JK2 Screenshot -
Blue's News announced that LEC has released a new JK2 screenshot. You can check it out on their JK2 E3 page.
New DCM-type Comic -
Ric Olie sends word that Al has posted a new 'Moby Galactica' comic.
New Imperium Battle Patch -
Sauron sends word that the New Imperium Battle Patch has been released. Not a bad looking mod from the screenshots (didn't have a chance to download it, though). We're working on getting a local copy, but until then, be sure to stop by their site and check it out.
Texture Tips -
Zuljin just informed me that he will be having another Texture Tips session tonight at 9:00 PM EST in #TextureTips on irc.massassi.net. For those of you who do not have an IRC client, you can connect with the chat applet here at Massassi. After you connect, just type /join #TextureTips and you'll join today's session.
New MotS Single Player Level: Return to Hoth -
File: Return to Hoth
Author: Rob Smith
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: It Is a Dark time for the New Republic, it is a constant struggle to keep the peace as the Empires forces are far from being defeated. The Remnants of the Empire have vast fleets of Star Destroyers and Secret Bases everywhere. One such base was constructed on the remains of Echo Base on Hoth. It is a huge base and serves as a refueling and staging area for one of the largest Imperial fleets. The new Senate and Luke Skywalker, have decided to commit the bulk of their forces to destroy the base, this would be a serious blow to the Empire and could well bring about an end to the conflict... You play as Luke, your mission is to help your forces Take the Imperial base on Hoth, this is just the beginning, good luck, and have fun.
Author: Rob Smith
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: It Is a Dark time for the New Republic, it is a constant struggle to keep the peace as the Empires forces are far from being defeated. The Remnants of the Empire have vast fleets of Star Destroyers and Secret Bases everywhere. One such base was constructed on the remains of Echo Base on Hoth. It is a huge base and serves as a refueling and staging area for one of the largest Imperial fleets. The new Senate and Luke Skywalker, have decided to commit the bulk of their forces to destroy the base, this would be a serious blow to the Empire and could well bring about an end to the conflict... You play as Luke, your mission is to help your forces Take the Imperial base on Hoth, this is just the beginning, good luck, and have fun.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Lara Croft -
File: Lara Croft
Author: MechWarrior
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a mod that makes you Lara Croft. It gives you the ability to kick you must bind the key. It also gives you a target system in place of the IR Goggles. Oh yeah, I changed the running key too. This is my first released mod so take it hard on me it is the only way I will learn!
Author: MechWarrior
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a mod that makes you Lara Croft. It gives you the ability to kick you must bind the key. It also gives you a target system in place of the IR Goggles. Oh yeah, I changed the running key too. This is my first released mod so take it hard on me it is the only way I will learn!
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Barn Battles IV -
File: Barn Battles IV
Author: SM Sith Lord
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The year is 2021. World Wars are now settled in furious barn battles to the death. To the victor goes the spoils of battle. And to the loser... losing is not an option for the barn battlers.
Author: SM Sith Lord
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The year is 2021. World Wars are now settled in furious barn battles to the death. To the victor goes the spoils of battle. And to the loser... losing is not an option for the barn battlers.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Wastelands of the Mind -
File: Wastelands of the Mind
Author: SM Sith Lord
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small BGJ-type level probably best suited for game play with a saber mod. Warning: 16-bit textures and Resource/music.wav are used in this level.
Author: SM Sith Lord
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small BGJ-type level probably best suited for game play with a saber mod. Warning: 16-bit textures and Resource/music.wav are used in this level.
New MotS Mod: Saber Battle X -
File: Saber Battle X
Author: ShadowX
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: - Lightsabers are partially transparent with a flickering effect and light motion blur. Looks much more like the movies! - Ten lightsaber colors to choose from in-game - Lightsaber moves are quicker, damage is much more balanced, and length of damage possibility during attacks is maximized - Blocking now features light motion trails and saber movement sounds - You can block other lightsabers more often while attacking with your lightsaber - Switch your lightsaber off quickly with the Lightsaber Switch, and then hold the lightsaber in your hand until you press the activation switch again, attack, throw the saber, or change weapons - Lightsaber ignites more quickly - Cool new lightsaber holding stance - Stab by pushing Forward or Backward + Fire 2 + Slow or Duck, or Forward + Fire 2 while jumping - Utilize fast circular swings by moving the mouse sharply left or right and pressing Fire 1 - Saber moves have higher priority, so don't worry about them messing up while jumping or using force anymore - Choose from a ton of great Jedi skins from various eras of Star Wars history for all MotS personalities - New lightsaber and character sound/voice effects - Evade in eight directions - perform a forward jedi flip, back handspring, or roll to get yourself out of a bind - Knock enemies away by performing powerful hook kicks regardless of what weapon you have in your hand - Force Saber Throw is improved tenfold: faster, better-looking, appropriate sounds - Lasers hurt Single Player enemies MUCH more - instead of it taking like 2-10 shots to kill, it's now 1-3 - All saber models feature a new, more-detailed saber handle - New saber powerup model (exactly the same handle as the one you see in your hand) - Laser and lightning models also feature Star Wars movie-like glowing effects - Force Push now pushes everyone in sight - including droids - Force Jump now serves several functions: press Force Jump while rising and perform a flip that gives you an extra boost of velocity, and press Force Jump while falling to slow down and prevent damage. Also, it no longer makes your right hand and weapon disappear, although there's no more sparkly thingies - Targeting force powers are modified so that targeting itself isn't delayed. In other words, you can instantly pull guns from multiple enemies in rapid succession and instantly target someone to blind, grip, or fry with chain lightning - Force Grip costs more mana, since it's so powerful even in its otherwise unmodified state - Force Defense is now 25% damage protection per star set, and likelihood of defense against grip is 25% chance per star - Dark Mara (outside the Sith Temple and in add-on levels) is no longer cheap with chain lightning - Textures in levels don't blur until you're really far away - IR Goggles turn off appropriately after falling down a pit with them on and respawning - Force Destruction now displays an icon on the screen like the other force powers. Just a nice, small touch :> - Look for the JK version of SBX soon
Author: ShadowX
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: - Lightsabers are partially transparent with a flickering effect and light motion blur. Looks much more like the movies! - Ten lightsaber colors to choose from in-game - Lightsaber moves are quicker, damage is much more balanced, and length of damage possibility during attacks is maximized - Blocking now features light motion trails and saber movement sounds - You can block other lightsabers more often while attacking with your lightsaber - Switch your lightsaber off quickly with the Lightsaber Switch, and then hold the lightsaber in your hand until you press the activation switch again, attack, throw the saber, or change weapons - Lightsaber ignites more quickly - Cool new lightsaber holding stance - Stab by pushing Forward or Backward + Fire 2 + Slow or Duck, or Forward + Fire 2 while jumping - Utilize fast circular swings by moving the mouse sharply left or right and pressing Fire 1 - Saber moves have higher priority, so don't worry about them messing up while jumping or using force anymore - Choose from a ton of great Jedi skins from various eras of Star Wars history for all MotS personalities - New lightsaber and character sound/voice effects - Evade in eight directions - perform a forward jedi flip, back handspring, or roll to get yourself out of a bind - Knock enemies away by performing powerful hook kicks regardless of what weapon you have in your hand - Force Saber Throw is improved tenfold: faster, better-looking, appropriate sounds - Lasers hurt Single Player enemies MUCH more - instead of it taking like 2-10 shots to kill, it's now 1-3 - All saber models feature a new, more-detailed saber handle - New saber powerup model (exactly the same handle as the one you see in your hand) - Laser and lightning models also feature Star Wars movie-like glowing effects - Force Push now pushes everyone in sight - including droids - Force Jump now serves several functions: press Force Jump while rising and perform a flip that gives you an extra boost of velocity, and press Force Jump while falling to slow down and prevent damage. Also, it no longer makes your right hand and weapon disappear, although there's no more sparkly thingies - Targeting force powers are modified so that targeting itself isn't delayed. In other words, you can instantly pull guns from multiple enemies in rapid succession and instantly target someone to blind, grip, or fry with chain lightning - Force Grip costs more mana, since it's so powerful even in its otherwise unmodified state - Force Defense is now 25% damage protection per star set, and likelihood of defense against grip is 25% chance per star - Dark Mara (outside the Sith Temple and in add-on levels) is no longer cheap with chain lightning - Textures in levels don't blur until you're really far away - IR Goggles turn off appropriately after falling down a pit with them on and respawning - Force Destruction now displays an icon on the screen like the other force powers. Just a nice, small touch :> - Look for the JK version of SBX soon
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: DBZ -
File: DBZ
Author: Gaserdan
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small level that is designed for playing the mod Real DBZ 3. Best for 1-8 players, but can support up to 30 with a large open area for flying and attacking your opponent with a large pool of water at the bottom. All the weapons included, in several hiding places. All the information about the hiding places is included in the zip file. If you do not use the mod Real Dragon Ball Z 3, you cannot acces the weapons.
Author: Gaserdan
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small level that is designed for playing the mod Real DBZ 3. Best for 1-8 players, but can support up to 30 with a large open area for flying and attacking your opponent with a large pool of water at the bottom. All the weapons included, in several hiding places. All the information about the hiding places is included in the zip file. If you do not use the mod Real Dragon Ball Z 3, you cannot acces the weapons.
New Jedi Knight Texture: spacemats.zip -
Download: spacemats.zip
Author: Kryptos
View: Screenshot
Description: Several mats of space nebulas and star clusters and such.
Author: Kryptos
View: Screenshot
Description: Several mats of space nebulas and star clusters and such.
DM Furious Complex Removed -
DM Furious Complex has been removed because it contained a matpack that the author had not given credit for.
Sunday, July 15, 2001
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: DM - Fortress -
File: DM - Fortress
Author: Darren "Zuljin" Williams
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Map designed for fast paced fragging action.
Author: Darren "Zuljin" Williams
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Map designed for fast paced fragging action.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Lava Chambers -
File: Lava Chambers
Author: Flexor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A medium-sized multiplayer level set in an ancient egyptian tomb. Good for 2-8 players.
Author: Flexor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A medium-sized multiplayer level set in an ancient egyptian tomb. Good for 2-8 players.
Monday, July 16, 2001
Millennial Updates -
Hideki dropped us a line today:
Recently, Millennium had a major internal upgrade. There is nothing actually added but got revamped in terms of scripts that build up the site. Here's the rundown:
- Spiffier look here and there!
- Every single CGI script has been revised for better performance.(Past news search, whole site search, poll, statistics, forum, etc.)
- Totally rewrote about myself in the members page.
- Updated plan once in 50 years...
- The page is print friendly (if anybody actually does that...)
The forum, site search and downloads are yet to be fully functional, and I'll get to it as soon as my term exams are over in a week or so. So visit and look at it!
Weapons Modeling Part II -
GeneralRamos sends word of the second weapons modeling class. Here are the details.
I am hosting session two of the Gun Modeling workshop for JK/MotS Sunday at 9:15 EST in #gunning. Show up if you'd like to make relatively low-face models that still look good. We will be finishing up work on our Skiff Guard Pistol. You will need to download the JED file if you missed the first session or left early. Get it here. For some examples, click here and look at some of the models I've done. I hope to see many of you there.To join, just use our chat page and when you're in type /join #gunning.
Tuesday, July 17, 2001
New "Broken TV Effect" Tutorial -
EL3CTRO sent in a tutorial that shows how using the Noise filter in Paint Shop Pro can create a neat intereference effect on a custom mat. Combined with our mat animating tutorials (1 & 2), you can create a nifty disrupted video effect quite easily. Thanks go to EL3CTRO for his submission.
Wednesday, July 18, 2001
Bots for Jedi Knight 2? -
Thursday, July 19, 2001
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: The Tower -
File: The Tower
Author: Drancon
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Pretty small level with a Tower as its centerpiece, can probably accomodate about 6-8 players best. The Tower, which sits in the middle of an open valley (or something to that effect) was once the meeting place of the Jedi Council, and now many jedi have returned to vie for its power. Best used with FF, contains all weapons for JK and has one main open area, probably no good for saber dueling. Enjoy.
Author: Drancon
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Pretty small level with a Tower as its centerpiece, can probably accomodate about 6-8 players best. The Tower, which sits in the middle of an open valley (or something to that effect) was once the meeting place of the Jedi Council, and now many jedi have returned to vie for its power. Best used with FF, contains all weapons for JK and has one main open area, probably no good for saber dueling. Enjoy.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Uncovered -
File: Uncovered
Author: BoBo Fett
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Uncovered is a small death-match type level. It is built around a large anti-grav tube. Uncovered uses all new 16-bit textures from the Mat16 packs at outpostd34.com.
Author: BoBo Fett
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Uncovered is a small death-match type level. It is built around a large anti-grav tube. Uncovered uses all new 16-bit textures from the Mat16 packs at outpostd34.com.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Imperial Thicket -
File: Imperial Thicket
Author: David Lee and Tom Smitty
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small map set in a forest surrounding, complete with trees, Imperial mechs, caves, and a secret. A good map for 2-4 players. This map is more for lightsaber duels instead of blasting people to smithereens.
Author: David Lee and Tom Smitty
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small map set in a forest surrounding, complete with trees, Imperial mechs, caves, and a secret. A good map for 2-4 players. This map is more for lightsaber duels instead of blasting people to smithereens.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Dr. Evil 2.0 -
File: Dr. Evil 2.0
Author: Seifer
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A Jedi Knight Multiplayer skin of Dr. Evil from Austin Powers. I updated the skin and added some sounds.
Author: Seifer
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A Jedi Knight Multiplayer skin of Dr. Evil from Austin Powers. I updated the skin and added some sounds.
New Jedi Knight Mod: 16-bit Saber Pack -
File: 16-bit Saber Pack
Author: Evilution
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: While activated, this 16-Bit Sabers Pak will REPLACE the old 8 bit sabers when it comes to choosing your saber. There are NO NEW BM files. You MUST have a 3D card for this to work. Also, on a more positive note, you will NOT get a checksum failure if you decide to run this mod by yourself and the host doesn't. I think you'll be pleasently surprised by how this mod turned out.
Author: Evilution
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: While activated, this 16-Bit Sabers Pak will REPLACE the old 8 bit sabers when it comes to choosing your saber. There are NO NEW BM files. You MUST have a 3D card for this to work. Also, on a more positive note, you will NOT get a checksum failure if you decide to run this mod by yourself and the host doesn't. I think you'll be pleasently surprised by how this mod turned out.
Birth of a Mercenary SE Patch v1.1 Released -
Anthony sent in a patch recently that fixes a few problems in the first release of "Birth of a Mercenary Special Edition". It also contains troubleshooting information on how to get the launcher running. A permanent link to the patch has been added to the BoaM SE level page.
Friday, July 20, 2001
New Jedi Knight Mod: Croutching Tiger, Hidden Jedi -
File: Croutching Tiger, Hidden Jedi
Author: Zippy1000
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a single-play or net-play patch for Jedi Knight. The name says it all. There are a few errors, nothing big: (1) the name of the weapons are screwed up, (2) the names of some multiplayer skins are skrewed up, and (3) don't bother trying to use the kick and the grappling hook because it won't work, but the third thing will. Thankfully, this is BFP2 compatible.
Author: Zippy1000
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a single-play or net-play patch for Jedi Knight. The name says it all. There are a few errors, nothing big: (1) the name of the weapons are screwed up, (2) the names of some multiplayer skins are skrewed up, and (3) don't bother trying to use the kick and the grappling hook because it won't work, but the third thing will. Thankfully, this is BFP2 compatible.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Jedi Temple -
File: Jedi Temple
Author: Av_VeNoM
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small level with a medium-sized battle arena with a generous amount of power-ups! The small battle arena should provide some furious dueling.
Author: Av_VeNoM
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small level with a medium-sized battle arena with a generous amount of power-ups! The small battle arena should provide some furious dueling.
New Jedi Knight Mod: Christof MD -
File: Christof MD
Author: Lictor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Turns Kyle into Christof (Modern Day) from Vampire: The Masquerade: Redemption. (Looks a bit wierd in MP i.e. Kyle/Cristof hybrid). First stage of a Vampire TC.
Author: Lictor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Turns Kyle into Christof (Modern Day) from Vampire: The Masquerade: Redemption. (Looks a bit wierd in MP i.e. Kyle/Cristof hybrid). First stage of a Vampire TC.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: The Ancient Stack -
File: The Ancient Stack
Author: Graham Lackey (AKA Pengun)
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The Ancient Stack is a pretty small level, good for 2 or 3 players. Lots of power-ups around but with enough corridor between them to fight.
Author: Graham Lackey (AKA Pengun)
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The Ancient Stack is a pretty small level, good for 2 or 3 players. Lots of power-ups around but with enough corridor between them to fight.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level: Laboratory IV (SE) -
File: Laboratory IV (SE)
Author: Spiral
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A laboratory that has been studying an alien organism has been taken over by its lab rats. 2-4 players..
Author: Spiral
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A laboratory that has been studying an alien organism has been taken over by its lab rats. 2-4 players..
New Jedi Knight Mod: Triple Bladed Saber -
File: Triple Bladed Saber
Author: Flexor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A 3-bladed saber for the closest shave yet!
Author: Flexor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A 3-bladed saber for the closest shave yet!
New Rbots Tutorial -
Here's the latest news from the original Rbot himself, Raynar:
There is now another tutorial available. This one details how to improve the bots' performance through better node placement, using the special path node system and using custom cogs. I've also created a contents page of all the tutorials to make finding what you need a little easier. Check it out here: http://rbots.massassi.net
DCM Moby Galactica 3 up at Al MacDonald's Site -
Brian Gibson sent word that DMC Moby Galactica 3 has been posted at Al MacDonald's site. Thanks Brian!
The Jedi Knight.NetWork Opens -
Obi-Wan Kenobi sent word that The Jedi Knight.NetWork has opened its Italian section. They're still looking for someone to translate for the English section.
Saturday, July 21, 2001
Hazardous Materials Updated -
Hazardous Materials has updated
with a number of new textures
and have re-organized the entire site to make updating easier and faster.
Expect more frequent updates from Hazardous Materials in
the near future.
Monday, July 23, 2001
EC Reopened -
I have reopened the Editor's Corner. I want to make it clear that the EC is not an all-purpose image host. It is designed to give editors a place to display their work. It is not designed for pictures of friends and families, parodies of members of the JK community, desktop snapshots, or anything similar. It can be used to show off textures, models, maps, mods, and anything else editing related. Please note that it's perfectly acceptable to post work from other games as well (not just JK/MotS).
We will be closely monitoring the EC to ensure that these rules are followed. If you are found in violation, you will be banned. This ban will cover both the EC and the levels (ratings/comments) system. Please don't waste our time and yours by posting non-editing related images.
We will be closely monitoring the EC to ensure that these rules are followed. If you are found in violation, you will be banned. This ban will cover both the EC and the levels (ratings/comments) system. Please don't waste our time and yours by posting non-editing related images.
Tuesday, July 24, 2001
Massassi Level Contest #4 -
The Massassi Temple will shortly be posting rules and regulations for its final Jedi Knight Level Pack entitled MLP4 (Massassi Level Pack 4). As you may or may not know, this is a contest for JK multiplayer levels, the winners of which will be included in a level pack similiar to our other packs. Here are some basic rules so you can get started - a more detailed ruleset is forthcoming.
This will be the last Massassi Level Pack for Jedi Knight/MotS, and I look forward to seeing what all you editors come up with!
- JK Deathmatch Levels only (no ctf or other levels with modified gameplay)
- 8-bit mats only in the main pack - levels will be judged on 8-bit mats, but if enough people want it, we will release a 16-bit mat pack to overwrite the 8-bit mats (must be network-compatible which I think excludes skyboxes)
- No modifications to JK gameplay, weapons, skins, or models - this is a level contest, not a skin, model, or other type of contest
- Only new, non-released levels will be accepted - no modifications of LEC levels, either
- Deadline: probably about a month and a half from today - more details and a specific date later
- Judge information will be released on a later date
- No work derived from other games or levels will be accepted!
This will be the last Massassi Level Pack for Jedi Knight/MotS, and I look forward to seeing what all you editors come up with!
JK Tournies -
Maybe individual tournaments like this will result in a renewed interest in playing on the Zone.
Shady_IJ is hosting a series of tournaments. They will be held in Tournament Room 1 at Zone.com and be called Fighting for the Iron Cup. They are all listed in order below.
7/25/01 10:30am Central Time
7/27/01 7:00pm Central Time
7/28/01 10:00am Central Time
If Shady is busy it will be hosted by another Iron Jedi member.
Editors of the Sith -
Editors of the Sith is a new editing group. We generally don't post news of new editing groups (you can add your link to our links section), but this one has an interesting set of JK-themed Magic cards in its download section. If this is the type of stuff that interests you, be sure to stop by.
Millennium News -
Hideki sends word that his cog/mod site, Millennium, has been updated. Basically it's a redesign, a lot of behind-the-scenes functional changes, and some biography and plan updates. Be sure to pay Millennium a visit if cogging is your thing.
New Jedi Knight Textures -
mop was kind enough to send in six mats which you can find in the stone/cement category in the mats section. All six of these mats are 16-bit and look great.
Wednesday, July 25, 2001
Chat with LucasArts President Today -
I just wanted to remind everyone about the chat today with LucasArts President, Simon Jeffery. The chat room opens at 5pm PST and the chat starts at 6pm PST. Remember, this is a members-only event, so you'll have to be registered if you want to join in.
Friday, July 27, 2001
DCM #84 -
Al MacDonald has updated his site with Dairy of a Crazed Mimbanite number 84. Thanks to BrianTheSith for the heads up.
LucasArts Chat Transcript -
LucasArts has released the transcript of the chat they held yesterday with their president, Simon Jeffery. Here's something that I found interesting:
RAL_Thrawn: LucasArts seems to be trying to establish a better dialogue with the fan community. Are their plans to support editing communities for new releases such as Outcast and Galaxies? And even for games such as Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith?There's also a few more questions/answers pertaining to Jedi Outcast so you may want to take a look.
Simon Jeffery: Thanks for noticing our new efforts with regard building and supporting our community. We appreciate everyone's enthusiasm. LucasArts is diligently working toward accommodating the desires of our fans to allow for a greater level of interaction with our Star Wars games and original titles. We can't provide any specific details right now, but you'll be hearing more about our plans very soon. We think you'll be happy when we roll out news about it.
Mat and 3do Downtime -
Tomorrow I'm heading out of town and I'll be gone for about three weeks. Since I'm the mat/3do poster, that means that there won't be any mats or 3dos uploaded during this time. You can still browse through the mat section or the 3dos, but new ones won't be uploading for at least three weeks. Keep in mind that you can still send in your mats/3dos, but you won't see them on the site for a while. See you in three weeks!
Saturday, July 28, 2001
Jedi Knight II Preview -
JeffW of JediKnightII.net let me know that IGN has updated their preview with first-hand impressions of the game from a visit to Lucasarts. This is a great preview that has a lot of gameplay information - here's a snip, but be sure to go read the whole thing.
The objective of the development team was to capture the look and feel of the movies, and they've certainly portrayed it as accurately as we've ever seen in a game. Lightsabers leave trails as they flash through the air. Battles are fast and furious with Jedis blocking each other's strikes with amazing accuracy -- and poly-to-poly collision support means that the lightsabers hit exactly as they should when you're in the middle of a frenzied exchange, and also promise to cut down on those annoying clipping problems that we're so used to. There are also body-specific hits, so if you tag your opponent in the leg, he's likely to acquire a nasty limp -- that is if you don't cut the leg completely off, a fate we saw befall a few unlucky Stormtroopers who happened to get in Kyle's way.
Introducing: GalacticBattles.com -
GalacticBattles.com is a new site dedicated to the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, a real-time strategy game in the works over at Lucasarts. To kick things off, check out this welcome letter written by Gary Gaber, director of the game.
GalacticBattles.com is the first joint-effort between the LucasGames Network, MixnMojo.com, and The Massassi Temple. More information on this partnership will be released as time goes on, but don't be surprised if links to those sites and their network pop up around here.
GalacticBattles.com is the first joint-effort between the LucasGames Network, MixnMojo.com, and The Massassi Temple. More information on this partnership will be released as time goes on, but don't be surprised if links to those sites and their network pop up around here.
News Archives Upgrade -
oSiRiS uploaded a nice modification to our old news section. Now, you can select multiple dates to view at once. Simply hold down the [Ctrl] key and click each date that you want to view, then click the "Display" button.
Another Jedi Outcast Teaser -
Sunday, July 29, 2001
The Phantom Menace TC for Jedi Knight -
lordvader sent word that The Phantom Menace TC for Jedi Knight's website is now up. You can find it here.
Swoop Modification -
The Swoop modification now has a website. You can find it here.
Monday, July 30, 2001
Server Move - URGENT -
The Massassi Temple is in the process of moving to another server within ReconGamer but in another data center. The hard drive was mirrored last night (Sunday night), so any changes/updates made between then and the time the new server comes online will be lost. This means that any EC updates, forum posts, level ratings/comments/downloads won't be reflected on the new server. You are welcome to post things, just know that they will not show up on the new server (you will have to re-post them).
Due to this fact, we will not be updating levels/mods until the server move is complete (hopefully by Tuesday).
Due to this fact, we will not be updating levels/mods until the server move is complete (hopefully by Tuesday).
Tuesday, July 31, 2001
Star Wars Gaming -
Blue's News posted a ton of links to Star Wars gaming related material this morning. This Gamesmania previews page has previews of most of the upcoming SW games including Jedi Outcast. Gamespot has some Battlegrounds screenshots. Finally, IGN has posted 5 new JK2: Jedi Outcast screenshots. Is it just me or do those storm troopers still look like they're made out of marshmellows?