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| February 7, 1997 |
GLQuake
sCary's got a letter on the Quakeholio
from Gary McTaggart of 3dfx promising enhanced performance in future versions of GLQuake
(framerates in the initial version are a bit inconsistent and disappointing, especially in
multiplayer). On the subject of GLQuake, I've received quite a bit of mail from Vérité
card owners excited by the prospect of Rendition's promised upcoming GL driver. Not to be
a wet blanket, but it seems apparent that while such a driver will enable GLQuake to run
on Vérité cards, it does not mean that they will achieve an acceptable frame rate. A
more logical thing to look for in this case is that a future version of Vérité Quake
include some of the lighting and shadowing enhancements of GLQuake.
Speaking of sCary's, he also posted a letter that the Romero sent to KillCreek regarding her challenge... it looks like we're gonna see a rematch.
How Crazy is That?
If you're wondering where the missing day in the craziness countdown went,
I'm so crazed right now, I even had the countdown wrong!
UltraQuake
Avatar (creator of my all-time
favorite Doom collection, Avatar1)
has released his DM TC based on UltraZone, called UltraQuake. The 4.75 MB patch is
available at the Avatar's Abode. There is
a server running the patch at irc.dorm.virginia.edu, and version 2, featuring a new
totally retextured map, new weapon models, and new QuakeC playthings is in the works.
Requiem
Yep, I've been so nuts, I haven't had time to check out the Requiem patch,
but it has received high marks (I notice Steve at the QuakeLab raving about it). Since the
newly opened Requiem webpage is in
Australia, I have received a couple of requests to post it for faster downloads, so here it is (145 KB).
Rogue CTF
On QuakeCast last
night, the Rogue guys mentioned that their Mission Pack will also include the commercial
version of Threewave CTF, made in cooperation with Zoid. All the maps in the pack will be
CTF ready, and a few new modes will be featured. The Rogue pack is due around the end of
March (one month after the Hipnotic pack).
The Fargo Manifesto
Also last night Fargo mentioned
that he's fired off another one of his epics, this time on the subject of total
conversions, specifically, things to keep in mind if you're doing one, or are planning to.
WorldCraft University
WorldCraft University, the IRC editing classes on Undernet's (which might
change to ClanNET) #worldcraft, will be having a new session Saturday at 10:00 PM EST.
KillCreek Calling
KillCreek wants another crack at the Romero, and is saying so in no
uncertain terms on the Quakeholio.
Plans
John Romero updated, (thanks Paul
Tenny), but no response to KillCreek (yet). Tom Hall updated as well (thanks EmBRioNic P3t3).
WinQuake FAQ
Redwood has written a nifty
WinQuake FAQ (that was quick).
Quake Superheroes
The Quake Superheroes page has moved to (yup) PlanetQuake. The new URL is http://www.planetquake.com/superhero/index.shtm.
| February 6, 1997 |
Colored Lighting
Whaleboy has decided to say nay to
the naysayers and release the level he created to
simulate colored lighting in Quake (also available here on QuakeX).
More Hexen II
There are also a couple of recent progress reports from Brian Raffel on The Chaos Sphere.
QuakeTV
Al Dzurka sends word there is a new
QuakeTV promo up at QuakeNet. I still can't
believe streaming video works through a modem, but it does.
Scourge of Armagon
Thanks to Randy Perry for pointing
out Activision's Quake Page promoting the
Quake mission pack #1, Scourge of Armagon.
QuakeCast
It's showtime! Heading off to QuakeCast, a RealAudio program that
begins at 8:30 PM EST. I'm in catch up mode still, so I am a little vague on who will be
visiting JUDGECAL and I. We will speak with Chris Bolin
about AirFist (we missed him last week) and Gateway from
Rogue will debrief us on da party, and maybe spring an announcement on
us. We think we've got Ben Morris lined up, but we're not sure (live productions are
exciting). As always, Mase will bring us the scoreboard updates and his
unique insights, and Girlbomb will be our ambassador to IRC. Please join
us.
SVGA Linux Quake
Zoid has completed a "late beta" of SVGA Linux Quake, which is
available on Threewave.
This is an unsupported release. Also congrats to Zoid in his new job.
Single Player Quake
The site for those who like to play with themselves, Single Player Quake,
has undergone a complete overhaul. SPQ is also at a new URL, http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/matt.sefton/,
please mark you records accordingly.
Oh Canada
The long awaited merger of The Gib & Nail and the Canadian Connection
has occurred. The combined site, now the home for information on the upcoming Canada v.
USA tournament, can be found at http://home.istar.ca/~khansen/gib&nail/.
Female Perspective
Thanks Lachlan Smith for pointing
out the article on Wired News titled: All-Girl Quake Clans Shake Up
Boys' World.
Contests
Can't tell the contests without a scorecard, can you? Well help is at hand
with SkillZ Your source for
Quake Contests and Tourney's, run by our buddy Toe, who organized BloodPool.
Plans
Tom "Paradox" Mustaine and Jim Dosé (Dim José?)'s .plans have
been updated (thanks Lokatana). Paradox is
threatening to win the Romero contest, and win Carmack's Ferrari, while Dim (hey, like in A
Clockwork Orange) describes last minute scrambles to complete the level pack.
Hexen II
The Cult of Phoebus has more
interview answers from Brian Raffel, and an update on Hexen II.
Todd Porter's Challenge
Thanks Rich Schmidt for the news
that Todd Porter's Challenge has moved to a different spot: http://www.ionstorm.com/toddcha/.
Stooge Bot
I got a message from Joel
Baxter regarding my comments about the Stanford Graphics Quake Project 's
Stooge Bot. Joel points out that whether or not people consider client-side bots
"cheaters", they should know how to recognize the Stooge and how to get or keep
it off their server. This information is on the StoogeBot pages, but I'll repeat it here
wider dissemination:
WinQuake
Thanks to Redwood for the
word that WinQuake .99 (314 KB) has been released as an
unsupported product...
| February 5, 1997 |
Ferrari Update
Thanks to RENster[HW] for the
word that John Carmack updated his .plan with some reflections on the Ferrari giveaway:
Feb 5
I've been following the ferrari discussion on r.g.c.q, and here are a couple clarifications:
The final rounds will definately be one on one deathmatch over a LAN, probably double elimination.
The big question is how do we get the number of people who would like to take a shot at it down to a reasonable (64?) number of people for a proper tournement.
We don't know yet where the final rounds are going to be held, either. E3? #Quakecon? A microsoft event? A totally specific event?
I know that whatever we come up with won't be 100% fair to our entire customer base, but it would be really unfortunate if some people got bitter over it.
Stanford Graphics Quake Project
I've been meaning to mention the Stanford Graphics Quake Project for a
while now, kind of hesitant because of the nature of the Stooge Bot (a client 'bot that
may have beaten you in the past--I'm a maniacal cheater-hater), but that's my problem.
Anyway, a note from winzig about their Quake proxy
reminded me of all this, so you might want to check out what these twisted geniuses are up
to (nyuck nyuck nyuck).
UK Modemer's Clan War
Today is the last day to register for the UK Modemer's Clan War and the UK
Single Player's Championship. If there are any more UK Clans or UK Players who wish to
participate, they must contact Uther Pendragon though the MCW WebPages by midnight GMT.
Free Quake Page Art
The QuakeC Archives
is offering free artwork for Quake pages (thanks again to DaKoTa
of Clan Xenocide):
"Free QuakePage Artwork - Well, one thing I love is, to work with Photoshop 4.0, I have been using it for a while with the AlienSkin, Kai's Power Tools, and now, Eye Candy plugins. I love making artwork for Quake pages, so If you send me an email with a description of what you want, I will do some "Free" artwork for your page, Also, you will have to display the QCA Banner on your page somewhere"
Plans
Michael Hadwin updated his .plan (thanks DaKoTa
of Clan Xenocide).
QCPL
The Quake College
Players Listing has been updated, and now lists over 160 players and features a small
demo section.
| February 4, 1997 |
Gone Baby Gone...
Quake Command has disappeared from its former home, replaced by a note saying the new location would be posted there
shortly (stay tuned!!). Thanks -DiabloZ-.
QuakeWorld Rankings
The Definitive QW Ranking
Page has been updated (thanks Darkblade).
New TeamFortress
Version 2.12 of the TeamFortress
patch is out, featuring a few bug fixes. Thanks DiabloZ.
Todd Porter's Challenge
If you're not up to Romero's
Challenge, check out Todd Porter's
challenge (you might want to avoid this one around mealtime).
Sorry
Things have been erratic here both in terms of lifestyle, and hardware
(*cough*) since the beginning of the weekend, sorry about the spotty updates. There is no
need to worry that this site is going under, in fact, there are changes in the works that
mean that things will only get bigger and better from now on. Um... w00p!
Romero's
Challenge
John Romero is issuing a challenge
on Ion Storm's recently opened website. The idea is
to beat e2m5 in less than 1 minute and 2 seconds on skill 0. Thanks Jonathan Gordon AKA Smoky. There are also demos of
Romero's matches with KillCreek from Dallas. Apparently there was some controversy over a
sexist remark included in the description at one point (intended, I presume, as a joke
about the man-beatings (girl-beatings?) the Romero and KillCreek gave each other) but not
to fear, it's been removed (sort of).
Aussie Master Server
The Australian QuakeWorld Master Server is now online. You can find the
QZone Australian Master Server at :
203.12.249.1
Minos Master Server
The dreaded filegrow bug has affected the Minos (European) Master Server.
A consequence of this weekend's growth, which saw the users.dat file grow from 10Mb to
800Mb, is that they are restoring the user.dat file from a backup. This means that all QW
accounts numbered 8501 to 10455 inclusive will be wiped. They apologize for this, but are
faced with no choice. All inquiries about lost or changed account data should be sent to qw@minos.co.uk.
OneThumb
OneThumb has revived his long-dormant page to house
pictures and stories from the weekend in Dallas. Did I mention pictures? Lots of pictures.
150 pictures. Also video clips, demos, all sorts of stuff. A monumental effort; I give it
two thumbs up (more than Don can do). There is also a place to get involved in OneThumb's
new top-secret project, and a little reality to douse rumors about the reliability of
OneThumb's QuakeWorld master server--someone's really pissed at Barf.
Next Generation
I got an irate remail when I failed to post this immediately, so rather
than risk the wrath of Eben Gulick (aka Dungo)
again, I'll tell you that Blue's News apparently is briefly mentioned in the February
issue of Next Generation (print) Magazine. They apparently erroneously describe this site
as a source for a server list (I'm actually thinking of starting one just to prevent
visitors from being disappointed).
New Editor
Matt Tagliaferri's eagerly awaited editor (no joke--I sense a lot of
anticipation for this program) qED will be available in the form of a public beta on
February 16. Details and screenshots of the editor are available on the no-frills qED homepage.
New CTF Bot
There is a new version (1.2) of the famed CTF Bot available on the CTF Bot Page. Thanks SysWiz.
New QuakeMe
There is a new version of QuakeMe
that actually allows models to be made from scratch. It also does parent-child movement,
as well as full control over skins, with built in painting tools using the quake pallete,
among other funky things. Thanks to Matt
Estela.
Reaper Contests
There's a Reaper contest on Clan
Triad's page that features a $50 cash prize. Also, there are only three days left for
the NAWC Reaper Contest, which ends Friday
February 7.
CLP
New Clan Leader's Poll
results are up. The page also features an interview with Chaos and |nhuman| of the
Ruthless Bastards
Free Web Space
If you are looking for webspace for your Quake, or game related site,
check out http://www.telefragged.com/ which is
offering to house pages like this for free.
Fingers
Whaleboy and Levelord updated their fingers (thanks DaKoTa of Clan Xenocide). Joihn Cash
also added some QuakeC tips (thanks Paul Tenny).
| February 3, 1997 |
Contents Frame
Did I fix it? (BTW, my new theory is that it was busting on Netscape Gold,
rather than Windows NT).
nhuman
The new nhuman contest is getting underway. The new challenge is called
the Royal Contest, and nhuman is issuing the challenge to not let the Romero win again!
Check it out on the nhuman's page.
Cash's .plan
Thanks to Lokatana for the word
that John Cash updated his .plan:
Congrats to Polish for winning the Quake tourney at "da party". Honorable mention to Redwood for coming in second (and suprising the hell out of his early opponents).
Hello
Problems with Digiweb on my return prevented an update late night. I'm in
a real time jam, so I'll try and catch up quickly. More to come...
QuakeWorld Rankings
The Definitive QW Ranking
Page has been updated (thanks Eucker).
Fargo Interview
There is an interview with Fargo in the New Vore Times. Rather than a
humorous blow-off, it's more like Fargo's overview of the industry. Very interesting
stuff.
Carmack's Ferrari
The coolest news I missed over the weekend is the fact that Carmack is
going to give away one of his Ferraris (I wrote originally wrote Ferrari here, but
mistakenly put Porsche in the headline-thanks for the heads-up Disruptor). Thanks to Jonathan Gordon aka Smoky for the word that Carmack
updated his .plan:
Jan 31
I went down to the ferrari dealership today with Ann and American with the intention of buying a new f355 as a "sensible" car (in contrast to my other twin turbo monstrosities).
There was an F40 sitting out front.
Umm. Sensible car. F40. Sensible car. F40. Hmmmm.
American played the evil conscience and Ann played the good conscience. For a while. Then Ann got infected by the Dark Side. :-) I bought the F40.
Ok, I now have too many ferraris. I have a plan to fix that. This hasn't gone through all the legal crap necessary yet, but it is my intention to give away my first ferrari as the grand prize of a Quake tournement.
Yes, I am serious.
DO NOT SEND ME ANY MAIL ABOUT THIS! When we have more to say about it, we will make a formal announcement. This would be a good time to start a heated debate in the newsgroups about what the fairest tourney rules would be, though.
The specs:
1987 328 GTS with turbocharged engine.
Feature in the january, 1994 issue of Turbo magazine. Made 360 HP at the rear wheels on a chassis dyno. New engine (I melted the first one...), new paint. The interior could use a little work.I plan to also include enough cash to cover tax and insurance.
Zith's Page
Check out this new page (as mentioned in Tokay's .plan): Zith and
DR_Destructor: Zith's Quakew00d. Also, email Zith with any suggestions for new
sections for the site.
QCA QSoccer Tournament
The Quake-C Archives is
holding a QSoccer Tourney with
a SpaceOrb 360 for the winner.
3D Chipsets
Karsten Jennissen
translated a German article on 3D Chipsets and posted on this page.
PlanetQuake
Bastard dropped a line to
pass the word that there's a new message board up on PlanetQuake.
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