News Of Christmas (01-24/12/2003)
Spotlight News:
- EALA has released the patch 1.01 and 1.02 for Generals: Zero Hour! For more details, check the comments as I'm posting the full details in the reply. You can download both patches at EA FTP or logging online in the game.
Important News:
- CnC Editing Tools/CnC Source: Stu has released a new version of the Voxel Section Editor, the VXLSE 2.0b SE because the original 2.0 SE had a serious bug that corrupted the header of the voxels. So, please, if you downloaded the 2.0 SE we heavly recommend you to download the VXLSE 2.0b SE. Download it at CnC Source.
- CnC Editing Tools: Stucuk is in need of guinea pigs, errr... I mean, beta testers
for Stu's Mod Manager 4.0. This program is a simple program that installs and uninstall mods very fast with a very nice interface without needing special file formats *cough*.sm2*cough*. You can find further info at this post with screenshots as well. Reply there to beta test it.
- CnC Unleashed: They are organizing a Zero Hour Map Contest! Here's the list of prizes:
1st Place receives:
-> Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun
-> Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun: Firestorm (The Tiberian Sun expansion)
-> Command & Conquer Renegade
-> Command & Conquer Red Alert 2
-> Command & Conquer Red Alert 2: Yours Revenge (The Red Alert 2 expansion)
-> A 5mb @unleashed.ws email account
2nd place recieves a: 5mb @unleashed.ws email account
3rd place recieves a: 2mb @unleashed.ws email account'
Rules and regulations are at http://cnc.unleashed.ws/?content=mapcontest.
- C&C Reloaded: FS-21 has released a new beta, the version 0.89 Beta 3, which includes the following changes:
-> Fixed graphic bugs on few TS train tiles & shores.
-> Fixed Brute & Repair weapons, now will not win range bonus on elevation of terrain.
-> Changed Elite weapon of the Chrono Legionnarie. Now can shot over the walls.
-> Changed Yuri loadscreen.
-> Added TS buildings (not buildable): Cabal Core, Kodiak, Montauk & Dam.
-> Added Core Defender & deployed version.
-> Added 1 new TS map to "Assault/Capture The Flag" Game Modes.
-> Added a new secret aircraft: A-10 Warthog (Tech Airport required).
-> Now all the desert maps of the Original Yuri's Revenge Game are converted on TS terrain.
-> Now the Nod Subterranean Transport is immune to radiation.
-> Updated AI.
And there are also loads of great screenshots of the new features like Core Defender, Kodiak and others over there... check it out
. The lucky beta testers that are lucky to have YR loading well (which is not my case) go there and check it out.
- Purple Alert: Marshall has released a YR Unofficial 1.002 Patch that fixes some bugs of the game and add few extra features. Here's the author's words on this:
"The YR Unofficial 1.002 Mini-Patch is a mod but without any modifications*. It fixes a myriad of minor bugs in Yuri's Revenge as well as providing support for the Assault game mode developed by CannisRabidus & DeeZire (visit C-GEN for more information). Also included is an optional enhanced AI, originally developed by DeeZire and adapted for use in normal Yuri's Revenge."
- Light Of Five Stars: LOFS team has started a christmas showcase showing loads of screenies of this mod which is really gonna be released in the next days. And, so far, the shots are very nice. Stay tuned in CnC Unleashed or LOFS site.
Tiberian Sun Mods:
- Tiberian Sun Retro: SMIFFGIG says everything in TumSun news...
"And very finally (does that make sense?) I know alot of you are really getting up-tight about the releasing of Tiberian Sun Retro 1.2
Well I can say it is comming very soon, i cant place an exact date because.... I dont wanna
"
- Tiberian Sun: Total Wars: The DvD has posted some really nice screenies of Cabal and GDI Airforce. Check TumSun's news for more info.
Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge Mods:
- Mooman's Corner: Mooman will have his vacations now, which means that YR² will be on hold for 3 weeks.
- RA2 Des08tor: YR: Des08tor has announced that he is no longer working in this mod, because he is already busy with many other mods/projects. So, it's a pitty, but it's really gone.
- RA2: Exile Genobreaker reported some progress in his mod:
-> Iron Fist/SovMobWarFact.(Removed)
-> Kirov Gunship Added (NO longer to be Tech Stolen)
-> Stealth Bomber (Removed)
-> Chinook Transport (Added)
- Red Generals: Tratos has returned and this mod is finally leaving the 'graveyard mode'. We hope to see some good news from this mod soon.
- Sudden Strike: Sudden Strike site is down until January 1st due to excessive bandwidth used by fans to download the mod (which is a good sign). And also, if you are already expecting the version 1.1, Sydro has posted some of its features in SS forum and it's already a huge list. Check it out here. Remember that you can still download the mod at CnC Central.
- Tiberian Alert: Des08tor has announced that the mod has left the 'on halt' mode and he will be soon posting updates and unit previews on TA's site. They are also in need of staff (SHP artists as many other mods out there). If you have SHP skills and wanna help this great mod, contact [url=mailto:Des08tor@cncguild.net">Des0[/url].
Generals and Zero Hour Mods:
- Starcraft 2: Xel'Naga Vengeance: I've already heard about a lot mods for Generals, from the ones which simply adds new units while others that even bring medieval age for it, but this one certainly beats anything I've heard. You see the name? Yea, it will bring Starcraft to your C&C Generals: Zero Hour! The site will be available in 3 languages, but in the moment only russian works, but the banner already show some shots of the mod and I'm impressed. I hope to see more info on this mod and the english site working, because russian is too hard to understand for a brazilian.
Tiberian Sun Resources:
- CnC Central: The Kid has added:
-> Re-estabilishment (a sweetness TS map from Sk8erkid... if he does things like that for PPM, expect great maps
)
-> Crossfire (also for both TS and FS, made by Zak)
- Tiberian Sun Station: dEw_MaN has made a map called Four Corner's Drive almost one month ago, but it's worth to be played, at least it has a good looking. Head to TSS to download it.
Red Alert 2 Resources:
- CnC Central: The Kid has added a Supersonic Jet cameo from Adragon.
- RA2: Savage War: Rattuskid and Clazzy have added the following stuff for download:
-> Allied medic (SHP made by Lord Kal, from Broken Alliance)
-> Zero hour to RA2 Cameo Packs, USA and China (made by DeeZel, from RA2: Massive Destruction)
- RADEN: Lion has added:
Maps:
-> Stalington (YR thumbs up map by osprey9)
-> 1 vs 1 BattlePack (4 YR maps by gonefshn)
-> Jungle Inland Warfare (ra2 map by headbusta02)
-> Jungle Warfare (YR thumbs up map by Wthigon)
-> Diverse Spectrum Map Pack (10 YR maps by EliteGi)
-> This Is War (YR map by EliteGi)
Mod:
-> Manpower Mod V1.0 (mod created by Matthijs).
- YR Argentina: ArgCmdr has added the following stuff in these latest days:
-> Armaggedon Howitzer (voxel, by Spiderman_2099)
-> Light Tank (by Spiderman_2099)
-> Abrams Tank (voxel, by Spiderman_2099)
-> Flamethrower cameo (by Sydro)
Generals and Zero Hour Resources:
- CnC Den: Lion has added:
-> Mods: Axis Of Power 1.1, by Gunrun
-> Featured Zero Hour Maps: DEN's Christmas Map, Castle Bastions, BOSS Castle Bastions (the 2 last ones by David Paularena (Den's staff)), Pacific Control ZH (by Dratsab).
-> Generals WallPapers
-> ZH maps: Arena (by Matt Wilson), AL Nebras Wind Desert (by Jarmen Kell), 75 MILE (by rOtring)
- Planet CnC: Planet CnC has posted inumerous files during the month. I really cant cover everything, but pay them a visit, not only because of the files, but because of their quality. They have been very updated with community news, files and contents. This is my personal "congratulations" for the Planet CnC team and their great work during this month
.
That's all for now... this mini-round up took a lot of time (over 4 hours) and my time is limited... I'll be back in one day. Enjoy the news and we will return with more!
