Old News - December 2001
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Saturday, December 1, 2001
Author: SSJ5_Goku3
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Level For SSJ5 Hope you like it.
Sunday, December 2, 2001
Author: Berlick B'ja and Pac_Man3D
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A distress call has been received from a research base and two Jedi who are looking for adventure go to investigate. When they come under attack by Peace Brigade soldiers and Yuuzhan Vong, they get separated. As one of the Jedi, you must make your way through the base to help those inside and find your partner. Please note it is HIGHLY recommended that you read the readme included, which is in html format.
Author: WhiteKnight_02
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This mod adds skins and new weapons. All the weapons will be replaced with new ones. Each weapon has 4 modes of fire. 2 when your standing and shooting with either secondary or primary fire, and 2 when your crouching and shooting secondary or primary. also there is two grapple hooks that are as fast as the Spork grapples. In single player, Kyle's skin is changed to a bounty hunter version of Kyle.
Author: SiMoN
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Join McGreggor in the second installment of his search for Jeremiah. You play as McGreggor as he joins the Republic Forces in preventing the Imperials from invading Coruscant.
Author: RAiN_Davin.
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a saber training level. It's very easy to get around in, and is great fun for 2-15 players.
Monday, December 3, 2001
- New Jedi Knight II preview at Ferrago.co.uk. No new information or screenshots, as far as I can tell, but it's a decent recap if you haven't been keeping up on the latest. Source: Voodoo Extreme
- LucasArts updated their Obi-Wan page with some new screenshots. Source: Blue's News
Author: Sabre_Wulf
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Back by unpopular (err) demand, is King of the Ring 2 - City Arena. Gravity is slightly low because I found although unrealistic, it's more fun =P. This time, the level is focused both in AND out of the arena. Now the level isn't just the Arena. Now there is a way to get to the street, there are bulidings you can go in, and a dance club too. A few traps, edited concs, some saber platforms... The works.
Tuesday, December 4, 2001
Once you've got hold of your saber you should never absolutely need to use one of those clunky shooter things - the sword of light is all you need. But you start off with Katarn's skills in something of a state of disrepair. He's not well-loved by the majority of Jedi due to his mastery of dark powers. As the game progresses he has to relearn his Force talents and secure himself a lightsaber. Watching the default third-person view of lightsaber combat (first-person being the default for normal handguns), it quickly becomes obvious that the dynamic is already quite advanced. Tosti talked us through it: "Generally enemies are fearful when I'm using my lightsaber. When I come in with normal weapons they'll be a little more bold. Also, when they retreat, they'll move into defensible positions so, if there's an officer along with the Stormtroopers, and you take him out, the other guys are likely to flee because the chain of command has effectively been broken."Source: Voodoo Extreme
Wednesday, December 5, 2001
Thursday, December 6, 2001
At the moment I'm waiting on ReconGamer to make a slight change on the server to enable me to start posting the logos, but in the meantime you can start making them and sending them in. All the ones accepted this year will be rotated on the front page, along with the best logos from the last two years.
So put on your editing hat (preferably a Santa hat) and start making up your logos! If they're anywhere near as good as the ones we got the last two years, I'm sure they'll be great!
Friday, December 7, 2001
Author: WLP_Scorpion
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small Sabers NF level that is set around a weird and windy set of rooms with a little of a twist.
Author: Flexor
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small level that consists of a series of platforms floating in a sky during a thunderstorm. This level is the sequel to the original Dark Tempest from MLP4. Best played with no force. This level contains 16 bit textures.
Keep 'em comin'!
Saturday, December 8, 2001
Author: _DI_WarpedNewt
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Buy those dang expensive paintballs, get some CO2 and immerse yourself in the world of Paint Ball, Jedi Knight Style. Run around in the 2 levels, The Paint Ball bash arena, mostly lighted, and the dark arena, where your only way you can see your enemies is to light up the surroundings with your saber or try your wit with a blaster, to guide yourself in the complete blackness. Find a comfy spot and unload on someone as they pass you in the blackness. Too lazy for that, well then play the lit up arena, and battle your opponents out in the safety of light. Remember to leave the cap on your weapon while refueling.. or get a timeout. Actually just unload on the stupid refs for warning you about it in this world!
Author: WLP_Scorpion
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The level is a small NF Saber level but can be used for FF sabers. The main attraction is a broken bridge over a fast flowing Water fall. Beware the fall ;). After the bridge you come to a old imperial bunker type thingy and this is small. Not alot of objects because it has been cleared out by the Imps or so we will say ;). And behind all of this there is a series of caves and passages mainly empty apart from the odd debry or two. I call them the Outskirts.
Inevitably, there will be some changes around here. I encourage everyone to show the new ownwership the same courtesy you've shown me. I also encourage people with the desire to help out to get to know the new owners and lend a hand whenever you can. One thing Massassi has always had is a strong community, and I don't expect that to change.
- GhostOfYoda
- Moff Garron
- Timewolf
- MasterE24
- Sarn_Cadrill
- lordvader
- RAiN_Davin
- Hebedee
- Dylan
- WAR_BlindSkater
Keep 'em comin'!
Sunday, December 9, 2001
Author: The_finn
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a large Jedi Knight Multi-Player level that takes place in a deserted spaceport/cantina. There are many secrets and cool special effects built into the level. There are some new control stations as well as underwater passageways. Great for 2+ players. Exceptional for sabering, guns and even plain old Rpg.
Monday, December 10, 2001
Author: Wolfy
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: You are a merchant trapped on this backwater planet by unpaid traffic tickets. You must now take on various tasks - everything from hits to burglary - and earn enough money to get yourself off this planet and back to civilization.
Tuesday, December 11, 2001
I can't tell you how many times this question has crossed my desk in the five years I've been at Raven Software. It's a good question, but how do you answer it? Every game developer has a different story, and I have yet to find two that are exactly alike. About the only thing that ties them all together is an overwhelming desire to play and make games and a certain degree of good old-fashioned luck.This was a hot topic on our message board recently, so I'm sure a lot of you will get some use out of Kenn's write-up. Many thanks to Brian and Blue's News for the heads-up on the story.
Wednesday, December 12, 2001
Author: SuperHuman_Tien
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The complete version of Very Elite Soldier. All the weapons are different, some of which have blasts that I created. Also the blasts I created have been made to be transparent which I think makes it look more unique. Skins, sound, and a saber I made also.[Edit: author's name changed by request]
Author: SuperNerd_IJ
View: Screenshot
Description: 10 new retextured enemies including 2 Grans, an Ithorian, an Aqualish, a Rodian, a Wookie, 3 men and a woman.
Thursday, December 13, 2001
Friday, December 14, 2001
Author: BoBo Fett
View: Screenshot
Description: The Jedi Starfighter Delta7 from Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Note: This 3do uses 100% 16-bit mats.
Saturday, December 15, 2001
Author: JeDak
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Area 21 is a multi-area multiplayer level revolving around a single room, which is the respawn point of all players. Around the walls are 20 numbered portals transporting players to different combat areas. Each area has a different theme, style, and location. There is open and closed combat areas for both sabers and guns, and small and large areas that can be played with as little as two players but are big enough for many more. There are night and day locations, town, city, sewer, subway, canyon, warehouse, ice planet and many more. There are many secrets to find as well as two hidden combat areas.
Monday, December 17, 2001
Tuesday, December 18, 2001
Author: Rogue15
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Shortly after Jerec's defeat, the tuskens, greedy for more territory, have sabatoged 2 of the imperials' atst's. Realizing they couldn't win the battle if they stayed and fought out in the open, the tuskens made a hasty retreat to the canyons, where they knew the terrain. In less than a day, both teams are nearly wiped out. This level is best played Stormtrooper vs. Grave Tusken to give it a better feel to the level.
Author: WarriorElite1
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small Imperial Space station.It has a few secret areas and a few nice effects. It works best when played without any mods or patches.
Author: DrunkenLegend01
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small 2-4 player level set in a small chemical plant. The level has 3 floors interconnected by anti gravity tubes and a glass window in the center of 2 of the floors. Includes a Sabers and Guns version.
Author: _S_2Xtreme
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: It is winter time in Canyon Oasis, the sky is starry, the ground is snowed over. Fresh snow is streaming from the sky, the lake is frozen over and hidden sith alters have revealed themselves from cracks in the ice.
- The Deadman
- Kedri
- Darth Evad
- _InvAsiOn_
- DragonPhinn
- EL3CTRO
- Sebulba (HOV)
- Pengun
- Snake-Eyes
- Kyle90
- Evilution
Keep 'em comin'!
Wednesday, December 19, 2001
Thursday, December 20, 2001
Author: Brian Brecht (Snake-Eyes)
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Small - medium level, suitable for up to 8 players. This is a re-release of Gantry Arena, only this is a Christmas version, with a few Christmas MATs, and added items and other 3DOs. It's just my way of saying 'Merry Christmas' to everyone! Also, it has my updated email address in the loading screen. This is part 2 of my 'Try and Survive...' series.
Friday, December 21, 2001
I have made a new version 1.0.8 that now has the feature to connect to the internet to download updates and patches. You can then use those patches from my site in conjunction with TSM... Making it possible for the users to download endless models in which to edit. The file size has not changed at all, it is still 4.03MB.You can download it from the Programs page.
You can download it from the Programs page.Mat16 performs these conversions:
- Bitmap to 16-bit Mat
- 8-Bit Mat to 16-Bit Mat
- Mat to Bitmap
- CMP to .ACT or .PAL
New in this version:
- bug fix: can now read 16-bit mats from a .gob container.
- bug fix: Multi-Celled Texture's didn't save correctly.
- new: added a function to view your texture tiled.
- new: full support for reading mats from MotS .goo containers
- new: Mat16 will now try to pick the best CMP when loading/converting 8-bit mats from a container.
- new: Can now batch convert mats in a container to BMP's.
Sunday, December 23, 2001
4.01 What kind of multiplayer server options will Jedi Outcast have?Also updated was the Jedi Knotes section with a third installment by Pat Lipo, the multiplayer lead at Raven Software, in which he talks about some of the multiplayer aspects of the game. Thanks to Voodoo Extreme for the news and to Brian for making sure we knew about it.
3.08 Will Jedi Outcast have an auto-map feature like the original Jedi Knight?
3.07 Do you need to activate blocking or learn a specific skill in order to block attacks?
3.06 How will a player block shots with the lightsaber in Jedi Outcast?
Author: Trige and Jack
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A small saber level in the middle of the desert. Many obsticles and great for training. It's also excellent for saber fighting.
Author: RuSh
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a medium multiplayer level that is good for any number of players. It is good for both saber dueling and gun firefights. It has a dark industrial theme.
Monday, December 24, 2001
However, I believe I can unban the innocent ones without unbanning the evildoer, just give me a little time. Thanks for your patience.
- SuperNerd_IJ
- Jedigreedo
- GeneralRamos
- thetwocuzs
- AB_Legion_AB
- ThreeDee
- Darth BloodHeart
- DrunkenLegend01
- Hell Raiser
- BrianTheSith
- Joe Muehter
Keep 'em comin'!
Author: Grant
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description:
The followers of Zantos, King of the gods on the planet Zanto are now few. The remaining monks have gone to a secluded valley and built a temple to honour Zantos, but now they have died, the tunnel long sealed... until now.
Archeologists from another world have come to investigate the mystery of the Temple. Now not only have they unsealed the temple, but also the madness within.
This is a small Multiplayer level suitable for two to four player's. There is a secret burial chamber outside the temple where the monks were buried. Can you survive the wraith of Zantos...
Tuesday, December 25, 2001
Author: _JP_danny85331
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a small skin pack I made. These are my first skins ever and I have never used a tutorial or had someone teach me. I know they suck, so don't mention that 500 times. I will accept constructive criticism though. My CD drive is broken do to a virus that we just got off so the screenshots are from when I was putting the finishing touches on my skins. (Notice some may have blue dots on the screen shots and no hands.)
(This file has been scanned as virus free, personally, by BrianTheSith)
Author: X-Boarder
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Tired of killing people? Sit back and relax, better yet, go snowboarding! Yes thats right! Snowboarding! CoolBoarding allows you to go down the slopes with all your favourite JK characters and pull off some awesome tricks!
Author: Ceaser_2002
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A very good weapons patch, in my opinion, because it replaces weapons 2,3,5,7,9 with better weapons. One of the themes for this patch is concussion blasts. Please e-mail me all feedback + opinions.
Author: X-Boarder
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Jenus Mountain is made to go with the Snowboard mod "CoolBoarding". It is one of many to come that will support this mod. This mountain contains 2 jumps, 1 rail grind over a police car, a ski lift, and a chalet to hang out when your tired.
Author: RuSh
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a medium multiplayer level that is good for any number of players. It is good for both saber dueling and gun firefights. It has a dark industrial theme.
RuSh has submitted a bug fixed version of his multiplayer level DoMiNioN. The new zip file has replaced the old. This fixes the bug where the elevator appeared as a small box..
Wednesday, December 26, 2001
Thursday, December 27, 2001
Author: SaBrE_WuLf_LJ
View: Screenshot
Description: This is my Snipe Tower 3do.
Author: Thrawn42689
View: Screenshot
Description: It's max all dressed up in 16-bit red mats.
Author: Trige
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Many years have past. Due to the constant fighting in Battle Ground Jedi, a wall has collapsed leading to a new Battle Ground. Good for 4 or more people. Excellent for training.
Saturday, December 29, 2001
Author: _JP_danny85331
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: A Kyp Durron skin I made and turned him paper thin.
Author: Deth Masta
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a level to use with the Coolboarders mod. Its set in an abandoned Industial Plant. It has huge ramps and jumps. It has force and health powerups for light and darkside. It also has multiple ways to the end, and if you make it to the end alive theres a warp to get back to the beginning quickly. Using force powers is a must in this level because you'll need the speed to make it off of some jumps. Theres also a Lodge at the end of the run. I also made the gravity less so that you can get more air.
Sunday, December 30, 2001
Author: Jadex
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is the final version I will make. It has LOTS of secrets. Good luck on finding the observatory room. Happy Hunting!
Author: BrR ObiWan
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: The idea of the level is to fight in the air, the level has a door, in which you arise in with your opponent. When activated, everybody that are on there will drop. The combat begins in the air. Below there is a pool for the survivor, with an elevator for returning.
Monday, December 31, 2001
Author: Cave_Demon
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: An 'old school' level with loads of secrets, traps, geo4 walls and original textures.
Author: Chris H.
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This is a large multiplayer level set on a space planet. It consists of 4 hydro-electrical plants in main buildings surrounding a pool of water. There is a indoor and outdoor arena with AT-AT (A.I.) that is designed for saber dueling and sniper combat. This level is intended for 2-4 players. Being so large, this level should provide for some fast and furious gameplay.
Tuesday, January 1, 2002
Author: Vader013
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Description: This is an ATPT and, along with the 3DO, contains a usage guide, two KEY animations, and a PUP file.
Author: TheFPSMan
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: This mod includes 10 new or modified weapons, 5 modified force powers, the ability to flip, 11 new skins, and no falling damage. The weapons include futuristic yet real weapons such as Super Augmented Fists, Colt .65, Laser Rifle, Grenade Launcher with frag and mercury options, Automatic 5 Barrel Shotgun, M-18a, Fusion Rocket Lancher with fusion mines, Automatic Rail Gun, M-252c Heavy Maching Gun, and new saber mats. The manual included gives depth to the patch explaining 4 wars and how the weapons came about. The skins come from those wars such as Frag Bait.
Author: BIG__MAG
Screenshots: Screenshot 1, Screenshot 2
Description: Single player ATST for Jedi Knight. Bryar and St-rifle fire like an ATST. It's magsealed and immune to physical damage such as a gran punching you.