razorace Posted May 26, 2005 Posted May 26, 2005 Summer break! Time to work on this stuff...finally. Personally, my community involvement will start spinning back up for the next week or so as I finish a work project and finally have some time to do stuff.
SlicerDude Posted May 27, 2005 Posted May 27, 2005 I was beginning to think that now that it's summer I'd have time to sign up and work on the mod--but then I looked at the calendar and realized I'll be lucky to be home half the time. I'll see what I can do, but first I should probably start on a webpage I promised I'd make about a year ago...
Solomander Posted June 3, 2005 Posted June 3, 2005 My personal opinion is that the Blaser rifle shot efx is way too big. And the Jeron Fusion cutter looks like it takes up way too much screen space. -=Tesla=-
Jennaida Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 A month gone by since the claim there'd be a major update soon, and no major update. I'm starting to think more and more that it's sliding into the abyss.
Benevolence Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 Actually more has happened to the mod in the last couple of months than in the past year. Our webmaster is currently getting ready for college and looking for a job and doesn't have a lot of time right now to work on the update. I have stuff ready for the update and I know there are a bunch of new screenshots ready as well. As soon as The_One gets some free time I'm sure the update'll happen. Here is an update for you, I've finished the music for the first 6 levels (and thus the first 12 levels), plus I've finished the Jan Voiceovers for the mission briefings. I'm currently working on some of the cutscenes for Gromas and the detention center.
Tesla(DF) Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 I just NPC Routed, and scripted the the first area in the interior to Testbase, if that makes you feel any better MRS. Jan Avatar
The_One Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Originally posted by Jennaida A month gone by since the claim there'd be a major update soon, and no major update. I'm starting to think more and more that it's sliding into the abyss. Sorry, the last few weeks have been very busy - there was a bereavement in my family, which obviously means my work on the mod has been way down the priority list recently. Hopefully I'll be able to come up with something soon, but my life has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride this year, and I haven't seen much normality. You'll just have to bear with me whilst I sort things out. Just remember that a lack of website updates does not neccessarily mean nothing is being done on the mod. It just means we're not showing it to you
Jennaida Posted August 10, 2005 Posted August 10, 2005 I didn't know, sorry. I hope things get better...
SlicerDude Posted August 10, 2005 Posted August 10, 2005 The mod team has previously stated that there won't be another demo before the release of the full mod, and I would assume they haven't changed their minds yet. They said it takes way too much time to prepare a demo release, and it brings everything else to a standstill. I'm just waiting on that big website update, myself. Patiently, of course.
The_One Posted August 10, 2005 Posted August 10, 2005 The mod team has previously stated that there won't be another demo before the release of the full mod, and I would assume they haven't changed their minds yet. Don't count on it I'm just waiting on that big website update, myself. Patiently, of course. It's coming...fear not.
Tesla(DF) Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 Here, I'll show the community somthing is getting done, keep your eyes out for a new thread titled testbase
DFgeoff Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Quick question: Do you guys want a Mac installer for the MOD? I can make an OS X installer with the Devtools PackageMaker. If you need an OS 9 capable installer I've got Installer VISE Maker too. What would you need to go into the package?
Fracman Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Basically, we need all the files that are in the PC package :-P But not many Mac users tried the mod, and no one asked for such an installer until now, so i don't think we need one really. Thanks for the offer, we might ask you for the next part... somewhen in future...
DFgeoff Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 Ok, lemme know if you need any mac help down the road
chris the cynic Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 Just want to give a little, "What the hell is going on here?" How is stuff going, and is anyone going to tell us how progress is going?
Fracman Posted September 3, 2005 Posted September 3, 2005 But only a very very little, please And i thought no one was interested in the mod anymore... ;-) Currently our team leader is moving, so our primary development file system is offline. Thats not a problem, it will be back in a few. Meanwhile, everyone has own duties, and the team is working in silence. We already have a bunch of new screenshots, so the next update will be definitely interesting, that's all for now.
Jennaida Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 Don't ever think that no one is interested in the mod anymore, Fracman. People still are. They're just news-starved for information. If they get a huge update on information and such sometime soon, they'd probably all celebrate and the mod interested would kick back into full swing. Any loss of interest right now is probably on the idea that with no updates, it's dead. Show that it isn't, and announce it from the tallest tree. You might be surprised at the interest
Fracman Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 I know, i know... was half joking. But what can you do if nothing happens... just wait... is boring. Only a few of the team are working, so progress is definitely there but unfortunately not that visible until the promised big update is there...
MikeGunther1969 Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 I too am also looking forward to the "Big Update" just like the rest of the die hard, hardcore fans of DF. I myself am involved with the SOTE MOD, so I realize that promised "big updates" don't always happen (we totally missed the demo date for a pre EP3 release back in April) as scheduled for the following reasons: We all have real world jobs other than modding. Modding does not pay the rent/mortgage, car payment etc... The majority of us (the entire modding community as a whole) are students (HS, College), so classes come first....hopefully. These MODS are a labour of love, done for fun and not a dime of income, profit, proceeds etc... in any way, shape , or form monetarily, and it would be ILLEGAL to accept absolutely, positively anything other than simple recognition for it. Lastly, it takes anywhere from 1 to 30 hours (depending on the size and complexity of the level itself) to complie/ recompile these levels once you make a change, so consider how much time that wastes/requires while making a level like..Talay for instance? I personally still have full confidence in the DF MOD Team to release a finished product/Version 3 if you will...even if it is only 3 more levels as opposed to the entire game recreated. DF MOD Team has accomplished something absolutely wonderful with the first 3 levels so far, so whatever the finished product, I will be thankful for it. They have come this far, and the screencaptures show a lot of future material that I'm sure these folks just aren't going to simply waste, trash, disregard, etc... My only suggestion would be that in lieu of "The Big Update", the team members may want to do a lot more frequent postings in the fourms and .plans on the website. Keep on rocking, you're doing a kickazz job so far!!! DF2/JK, this means you too!! Oh yeah, be on the lookout for a SOTE Media/Trailer release before end of year 2005...serious work is happening on this now. Peace, MG
Tesla(DF) Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 Fine, Go visit the DFMOD Homepage somtime today, I should update my .plan, I think we all should.
Jennaida Posted September 4, 2005 Posted September 4, 2005 Yay. Yes, you all should. All who are still working on the project anyway. Some .plan messages are becoming deceptive, because they're a year old or a little older...
Benevolence Posted September 5, 2005 Posted September 5, 2005 I'm still alive. I'm busy with my new job as a high school/middle school choir piano teacher. Fortunatly I got most of my work done for the mod over the summer.
chris the cynic Posted September 10, 2005 Posted September 10, 2005 But only a very very little, please That was the plan and I intend to stick with it, especially since there has been an update now.
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