Friday, May 12, 2000
Obi-Wan Strikes Again! - darkjedi86
Another emailed news, this time from Jesse Navara. Since I'm lazy today (as always), I'll quote the email:
Well, there's a GameSpot Obi-Wan feature up, complete with an interview and a few new screenshots here. They cover a lot of things in this article, including the engine, physics model, and the lightsaber control system.
I know a lot of people are looking forward to this game, and this article looks as if it's going to reveal a lot of interesting things. So, go check it out by clicking here!
New MotS Single Player Level: Leeza's Destiny 3.0 - blujay
File: Leeza's Destiny 3.0
Author: SavageX
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is levels 1,2,3, and 4 of Leeza's Destiny. It contains new weapons, enemies, force powers, and loads more.
Etc. - blujay
Just bumping the news up a day so I can post some levels. Sorry the SotD wasn't updated yesterday, I had to go out of town and didn't have time.
Thursday, May 11, 2000
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: DsA Tower- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of DsA Tower. The level was created by dsa_wind.
Big Updates @ AE! - darkjedi86
Ho ho! Big changes have happened over at Alliance Editing! First off, they have two new members, _JHamat_ and Amaridian. Second, the Level of the Week and the Screen of the Week have been changed. Third, the new members' screenshots are up on the Screens page, as well as some more of Posse's! So, head on over to Alliance Editing and check it all out!
Updates @ Elyas's Domain - darkjedi86
Elyas sent this to us in an email (that's the fastest way to get your news posted, y'know) about his site, Elyas's Domain. Quoth the Elyas:
Site updates at Elyas's Domain. There are now over 100 MB of JK files for your entertainment, covering modifications, total conversions, single player levels, and multiplayer levels for both Jedi Knight and Mysteries of the Sith. There is also a new poll, updates to my science fiction novel, AlieNations, and a forum to discuss various things related to Jedi Knight and AlieNations. Go to the site and check out these new features!
A very nifty site, so head on over and pay Elyas's Domain a visit!
Belated Saber News - darkjedi86
This has been sitting in my inbox for quite a while. I'll let the email do the talkin' here:
Deathbane27 has more or less completed a new glowsaber mod, called Flashsabers, that does not require a 3D-accelerator card. All he needs now is some beta testing and feedback. The latest version of Flashsabers is available from Jedi Assassins.
Very nifty. This sounds worth checking out, so go pay Jedi Assassins a visit!
New JK Multiplayer Level: Battleground Junkyard - blujay
File: Battleground Junkyard
Author: NDE_Biggs
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a tiny multiplayer level set in an ancient and abandoned junkyard. It's very small, and good for 2 or 3 people, Nf or FF Guns and sabers. This level should provide for some fast and tense gameplay.
New Jedi Knight 3do: bush.zip- Staff
Download: bush.zip
Author: Prince_Ocarina
View: Screenshot
Description: A nice looking bush 3do with a low surface count.
New-Legends.net Opens - blujay
Captain Ramen, also of Outpost D-34 sent this in:
We're proud to announce the official opening of New-Legends.Net. New-Legends.Net is a site dedicated to Justin Chin (co-creator of Dark Forces and Jedi Knight) and Inifinite Machine upcoming Unreal Engine-powered game, New Legends. In the game, you will be Sun Soo in a futuristic China, using a wide variety of firearms and melee weapons to put a stop to the rogue army led by Xao Gon.

Over at New-Legends.Net, we've kicked things off with an exclusive screenshot and news about the opening of the official New Legends website. Come on over and check it out!

Wednesday, May 10, 2000
LEC Updates E3 Page with Obi-Wan Shots - blujay
LEC has updated their E3 page with some new screenshots of Obi-Wan, which look very nice. Click on the Obi-Wan button in their top frame. Thanks to Jesse Navara of the SWTTC for the tip.
New MotS Multiplayer Level: JK Levels for MotS - blujay
File: JK Levels for MotS
Author: Dark Phoenix
Screenshots: No Screenshots
Description: Now you can play your favorite JK levels in MotS!. The architecture and texuring is identicle to the originals. The only thing changed are added MotS weapons.
New JK Multiplayer Level: _SAS_Oasis - blujay
File: _SAS_Oasis
Author: _SAS_BAZ
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A useless old canyon converted to a great base by the great clan _SAS. _SAS_Oasis has loads of new rooms and secrets for massive battles. The base is complete with a target range, sabre dueling room and a kell dragon training pit. this level is not too big and not too small so it is just right for FF as well as just guns. the level is built for as many people as possable for lots of slaugher and fun but still is a great game for small numbers. i hope you like my level.
Lucasarts Gets New Execs - Brian
Noticed over at Gamasutra that Lucasarts has hired on some new executives.
Lucas Arts is bringing in a new vice president of development. Randy Breen is joining Lucas Arts after fourteen years at Electronic Arts, most recently serving as creative director overseeing the design and direction of EA's upcoming James Bond title The World is Not Enough. Other new appointments at Lucas Arts include Mike Nelson to the position of vice president of finance and Andrea Yelle to director of human resources.
Tuesday, May 9, 2000
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Abandoned Lab- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Abandoned Lab. The level was created by Rogue Leader.
E3 Page Up... - Brian
I posted the E3 2000 page. Right now it doesn't have much on it, but as we get to the show and get to check out all the latest computer games and hardware, we will be updating it. Anything you want us to take an especially close look at? Post it here...

If you want to look at a list of all the games (that have been announced so far) that are making an appearance at E3, click here. Thanks to Cali-Girl for that link.
Obi-Wan Screenshots - Brian
Blue's News and JediKnight.net reported some killer new Obi-Wan screenshots. Still no word on whether the game is editable, but if it is, you can be sure Massassi will cover it.
JOKE Screenshot - Brian
Outpost D-34 reports that dr0id's stuff has started posting news again on his 3do editor, JOKE. Check out the site, but also check out this screenshot.
RoX Skin Contest - Brian
A little late on this one, but the Rites of Xanthus TC has announced a skin contest. RoX looks to be a killer project, so if you're a good skinner, be sure to help them out.
Etc. - Brian
5 shiny new E3 passes arrived via Fed Ex this afternoon. We're all set.
Monday, May 8, 2000
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Starbase Training- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Starbase Training. The level was created by Home Sliced.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Bakura Transfer Station- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Bakura Transfer Station. The level was created by Raynar.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Temple Of Ishraa Ni- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Temple Of Ishraa Ni. The level was created by NJF_Chewie (Stuart Coggins).
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Forbidden Grounds- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Forbidden Grounds. The level was created by Demon_Nightmare.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: The Dark Ages- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of The Dark Ages. The level was created by Jepman.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Blastpoint Ridge- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Blastpoint Ridge. The level was created by Nebula.
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Deathmatch Facility- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Deathmatch Facility. The level was created by Andy Desrosiers.
Etc. - Brian
I won't be around the site much this week. This is because I'm trying to get everything set up for E3 (starts Thursday, but I'll be working Tuesday night and will be gone most of Wednesday picking people up from the airport). We should have some killer new game coverage around Massassi later this week, so look forward to it.
Sunday, May 7, 2000
New Jedi Knight Multiplayer Level Review: Dark Jedi Battleground- Reviews
The Massassi Temple Review Site has just posted a new review of Dark Jedi Battleground. The level was created by Anime_Shinji.
Back Home To Sulon Zip Fixed - Brian
Read the subject, the zip for yesterday's JK SP level has been fixed. Next time, somebody email me about it!
Counter Terrorism TC Hosted! - darkjedi86
Well, Cap'n Ramen has announced a new hosted site over at Outpost D-34, the Counter Terrorism TC. They have a lot of new killer weapons, and a neat-o forum for discussion. This newborn at Outpost D-34 is well worth checking out, so go pay the Counter Terrorism TC a visit!
Battle of Naboo Previews - Brian
Rike, over at Watto's Junkyard has mentioned a couple of previews of LEC's upcoming Battle of Naboo. Check 'em out.
IGN64
DailyRadar
By the way, expect some non-JK Star Wars gaming coverage in the next couple of weeks - this is because E3 is fast approaching, and they've got a lot of SW games slated for announcement...
New Tutorial: Angled Cleaving - Kedri
PedHead sent in a tutorial recently on angled cleaving. Once you get the hang of this technique, you'll easily be able to add some character to your sectors. Many thanks to PedHead for his submission.
New JK Multiplayer Level: Long Fall - Brian
File: Long Fall
Author: Lt_Greywolf
Screenshots: No Screenshots
Description: A 40-jku square tube with a gravity level of 1 that teleports you back to the top whenever you enter the bottom sector. It has 600 Concussion Rifles so you can blast each other to insanity and back! This was made just for the heck of making a level and is no way my best work. Have fun!
New JK Multiplayer Level: Arena Of Blood - Brian
File: Arena Of Blood
Author: Gary McEnroe
Screenshots: No Screenshots
Description: A medium MP level of an arena run by space pirates. Force jump can get players up to a prison area.
LEC Interview - Brian
Cali-Girl, of The Xtreme Network, pointed me to this interview with Kevin Schmitt and Ryan Kaufman (level designers at LEC). Here's a description...
Back in November, the Xtreme Network conducted an interview with LucasArts level designers Kevin Schmitt and Ryan Kaufman. The interview was to go up the same week, but strangely enough, it got lost during the "Christmas" rush. Now XN brings back this lost interview with some details about what happened with Rogue Squadron, as well as some of the first mentions of Obi-Wan by LucasArts last year. Consider this a never before viewed "look back on Obi Wan's early development" interview.
Take a look, it's an interesting interview.
The MaDaVentor SaBeR PaCk Page - Brian
The MaDaVentor let us know that he's created a page for his saber pack. While you're at it, take a look at the review, courtesy of the Massassi Temple Review Site.
Star Wars Mistakes!? - Brian
Shiny, of GamePL.com, sent this very interesting tidbit in. Movie-Mistakes.com has a very interesting page up that talks about all the "mistakes" in SW: A New Hope. I haven't had a chance to watch for these, but here's an example.
When the stormtroopers break into the control room, watch very carefully and you will be able to see a storm trooper nearly render himself unconscious by smacking his head off a door frame.