frobber on 12/9/2002 at 20:28
The Insurrection -- the long-awaited follow-up mission to Hallucinations -- will be released on October 1st (barring anything unforeseen).
I am writing this as both an announcement and a pre-release warning -- this will most likely be the largest .mis mission database released so far (30.1Mb for the mission file before being zipped). The zip itself will only be 26Mb including all other custom files.
Besides containing a completely built-out Roman/Gothic cathedral, there are dozens of AI whose constant interactions make unprecedented computational demands. Fortunately, there are fewer AI as the mission progresses, and fairly soon, things do smooth out.
The mission also looks best if "fog" and "weather" are enabled and will sound best if you are running an EAX-compatible sound card. This is a huge stone building -- and EAX effects are truly terrific.
The mission is being released as a stand-alone -- not as part of Hallucinations. Before the end of the year I will combine the two into a single FM campaign file.
No screen shots, yet. But if you have played Hallucinations, you already know what the place looks like!
frobber
Norman Druart on 12/9/2002 at 20:36
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Originally posted by frobber The Insurrection -- the long-awaited follow-up mission to Hallucinations -- will be released on October 1st (barring anything unforeseen).Wahoo! Bring it on!
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Originally posted by frobber Besides containing a completely built-out Roman/Gothic cathedral, there are dozens of AI whose constant interactions make unprecedented computational demands. Fortunately, there are fewer AI as the mission progresses, and fairly soon, things do smooth out.Will it be advisable to not look up in particular areas?
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Originally posted by frobber The mission is being released as a stand-alone -- not as part of Hallucinations. Before the end of the year I will combine the two into a single FM campaign file.Can't wait...must download and play now...then download and play it as a campaign later...
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Originally posted by frobber No screen shots, yet. But if you have played Hallucinations, you already know what the place looks like!Hey, I've played Hallucinations and I've already been to the cathedral.:ebil: Well, the exterior of it anyway.
Cheers frobber!
frobber on 12/9/2002 at 20:57
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Originally posted by Norman Druart Wahoo! Bring it on!
Will it be advisable to not look up in particular areas?
You're asumming that Garrett will be stuck at ground level :ebil:
But, yes, from the ground, things will be a tad more complex when looking up -- but no view angles need to be avoided.
Brian_R171 on 12/9/2002 at 21:33
Bad timing. I may not get around to your mission for several weeks since I'll be so busy playing "Thief: The Servithon Quest" ;)
Sorry, couldn't resist. :ebil:
Seriously, I can't wait to play it, frobber!
Auriga2us on 12/9/2002 at 21:47
What the Servithon Quest???? Clue me in.:ebil:
As for your mission frobber, definitely looking forward to it, though I must admit that I still hate Enterprise, but Halucinations was a definite treat.:ebil:
diana50322 on 12/9/2002 at 21:56
What is "Thief: The Servithon Quest" ????
Lady Jo on 12/9/2002 at 21:56
I look forward to entering the cathedral :D
Norman Druart on 12/9/2002 at 22:05
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Originally posted by Brian_R171 Bad timing. I may not get around to your mission for several weeks since I'll be so busy playing "Thief: The Servithon Quest"It's really not a problem. The "Servithon Quest" will be released promptly at 00:00:01 GMT (I'm sure the author will have it to the usual hosts well before then) on September 15 which gives you over two weeks to play it. By its description, I anticipate that it will take about 30 hours of game play to complete (if you really hustle, that is) which translates to about 2 hours of Thief per day. It may turn out to be 4 or 5 hours of play per day but that isn't too much to ask from the dedicated taffer.:thumb: Really no problem at all.
Homer: Oh, by the way: I was being sarcastic.
Marge: Well, duh.
Shadow Creepr on 12/9/2002 at 22:30
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Originally posted by Norman Druart
Can't wait...must download and play now...
"Yes, must play NOW" (Do Mongo impression from Blazing Saddles movie). Frobber, I'm looking foward to it! :cool: