Zygoptera on 12/2/2006 at 20:58
Here it is, the mission you've all been waiting for (or not as the case might be): Arena.
Brief feature list:
* Combat rather than story oreintated
* Enemies and goodies are spawned randomly
* Rebalanced upgrades and weaponry
* Full automap (few rough edges to give 'Spatially Aware' purpose)
* Hackable, neutral, cameras
* New enemies, with new powers
* Plot, meek and inoffensive
* [Edit]Following completion you can get a list of various statistics (shots fired, hits, nanites received, enemies slain etc.) in the final area.
* Much more...
It also ought to be fully MP compatible.
Be warned, it is quite difficult. There is also an issue with occasional CTDs, reason unknown. It is infrequent, and non-persistent (so I can't find out what's doing it, grrr) but I would recommend saving regularly.
Full installation instructions and more information is included in the readme.
(
http://www.strangebedfellows.schwarzsilber.de/index.php?topic=135) Get it now from SBF. Thanks to Kolya for the hosting.
[Edit] Secondary note: I'd recommend
not playing this FM through ShockEd. Some things will trigger multiple times in ShockEd (due to MP setups) unless you use the 'process_difficulty' command prior to playing.
JediKorenchkin on 12/2/2006 at 21:49
Wow, that came out of nowhere. ;)
Downloading now!
JossiRossi on 13/2/2006 at 02:28
I had the pleasure to test this guy out a while back.
DOWNLOAD THIS.
It's one hell of an awesome thing.
Enchantermon on 13/2/2006 at 02:47
Sounds awesome! I'll have to give this a go.
Quote Posted by Zygoptera
There is also an issue with occasional CTDs, reason unknown.
Please forgive my ignorance, but what does CTD stand for? Crash to desktop?
redrain85 on 13/2/2006 at 03:05
Holy crap, another FM! This is awesome. After I finish the new version of Ponterbee, I'll have another great FM to play. :cheeky:
Yep, CTD = Crash To Desktop.
TF on 13/2/2006 at 20:43
Awesome work, Zygo, this is like a long missing 'Instant Action' for SS2. >B)
maxdmg on 13/2/2006 at 21:20
I'm trying a 3 day detox period on my gaming (too much play not enough learning:idea:) starting tommorow so i'll try this (which happened to be one of the things I was hoping for btw) on the weekend.
RocketMan on 13/2/2006 at 21:55
3 days??! I wish i could detox in 3 days. I must be goin on 3 years (i've lost count) of detox from the game and I'm still not satisfied I can play it freshly. Lucky bastard
Enchantermon on 13/2/2006 at 22:18
Quote Posted by redrain85
Yep, CTD = Crash To Desktop.
Thanks!
Quote Posted by maxdmg
I'm trying a 3 day detox period on my gaming (too much play not enough learning:idea:)...
I know how you feel; I have that problem sometimes, too. :erg: Good luck!
maxdmg on 14/2/2006 at 08:38
Quote Posted by RocketMan
3 days??! I wish i could detox in 3 days. I must be goin on 3 years (i've lost count) of detox from the game and I'm still not satisfied I can play it freshly. Lucky bastard
Actually i meant total gaming detox :( not sure how it's supposed to work but apparently 3 days is all I need to become unaddicted to gaming (can it really stop 14 years worth :confused: )...I think playing something else means you still retain the SS addiction as its still linked as a game :p.(speaking of which...I wonder if this is...logging out :( .
