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Marvel at the
Mailbag Community News | 4/14/2000 | 17:09 PST - Pappy-R Time
again for the PQ Mailbag kids with the usual reader
thought patterns and some input from id Software's
Graeme Devine. Watch the flow as readers let it all out
on Lee'Mon's latest editorial and go above and
beyond with silly typing tricks. Oh the humanity!
Q3IDE to Game
IDE Quake III
Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 17:03 PST - Pappy-R The
Q3IDE is under going a major change in
adding Quake 2 support to the program. With this new
functionality comes a new name "GameIDE". Version 2.0 is
out with this support for registered and shareware
users. Big steps here.
New Mod Review at
Top Ten Quake
III Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 10:10 PST - Pappy-R One
of the newer sites around the "big fuzzy", the Q3A Mod Top Ten has a new review added.
The review is for Coliseum 2 and it's up to you to go
check it out and vote for your favourite Q3A Mod.
PlanetFargo is for
Zombies Community News | 4/14/2000 | 9:19 PST - Pappy-R Chu
Chu Rocket your way over to PlanetFargo for a festival of flesh as
Fargo and shaithis have fun with the
walking dead. Testing results in grins as our heros help
to uncover just what the walking meatsticks are capable
of. They can't be trusted to vote properly at the Webby Awards where GameSpy
is a contender in the games category. Can you? Vote and you could win a car!
Annihilation
Update Quake
III Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 7:40 PST - Pappy-R The
Annihilation Mod for Quake III has an
update on progress stating a May 1st Alpha date, and new
screens showing some "in game" goodness. Pretty spiffy
looking if ya ask me, or even if ya don't ask me.
Antigram
Mod Quake III
Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 7:29 PST - Pappy-R If
you or anyone you know has a problem with those spooky
"satanic" symbols in Quake III, you may want to try the
Antigram graphical Mod. It changes the
pentagrams and such in the game to...hmmm, I dunno what.
If anyone tries it, let me know what the new graphics
turn out to be.
Coliseum 2 v1.6
Released Quake
III Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 7:02 PST - Pappy-R As
promised, the Coliseum 2 Mod for Quake III has
released the upgrade patch to version 1.6 today. This is
an upgrade and you will need v1.5 first, so hop over to
scoop what you need to get the most from this Mod that
brings you the Q2 Lithium feel in Quake III.
Coded
v1.4 Quake III
Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 6:09 PST - Pappy-R The
latest build of Coded for Q3A is out, and the new
version, 1.4 has some fixes included. New features also
made it into this version like; the addition of being
able to continue a previous search, and a replace dialog
for replacing all occurences of a string in a file.
Mean Arena
Art Quake III
Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 6:04 PST - Pappy-R The
Mean Arena will be showing images that
will be included in the upcoming Mean Arean DM Pack for Q3A. The art will
be on display at the Mean Arena for a week (14th to 21st) and
the pack is said to be released "soon".
More Q3A CTF
Reviews Quake
III Arena News | 4/14/2000 | 6:00 PST - Pappy-R Frenchy's is the place to go for your
Quake III CTF needs, and he's got five more reviewed and
ready to go. Among the lot today is the new "Grazer
Station" that I announced here a few days ago. Capture
the levels at Frenchy's.
Razer/CPL
Coverage Community News | 4/14/2000 | 5:30 PST - Pappy-R Simply
put, we don't have anyone down at the Razer/CPL event to give live coverage
and I've posted links to sites that have it for you.
Here they are again:
NetGames have live scores, brackets
and demos, while Eurogamer goes deeper with interviews
and insight, as well as scores and player progress.
You can check the Razer/CPL page for more links to live
coverage.
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Old vs New in The
Gauntlet Community News | 4/13/2000 | 14:43 PST - Pappy-R The
boys just can't decide which is better when it comes to
gaming in The Gauntlet, as new games go against
the classics. Read along with our duo and decide for
yourself which side of the street you like in this
week's edition of the Gauntlet.
Alchemy Beta
4 Quake III
Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 14:39 PST - Pappy-R The
Alchemy Mod for Quake III has released
the fourth Beta version today with more fixes and perks.
Most notably; the sever lock up loading levels Q3CTF3
and Q3TOURNEY6_CTF, the gems vanishing in hellfog or
space, and the team overlay has been clened up a bit
more.
Temple of
Osiris Quake
News | 4/13/2000 | 12:28 PST - Pappy-R Dave Bulow has a classic Quake treat for
you today with his twin release of Osiris and Osiris2. Basically a 1 vs 1
level that comes in two texture flavours for the price
of a single download. Hit Dave Bulow's Maps for details,
screenshots of both and of course the files.
R/CPL Workshop
Coverage Quake
III Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 11:42 PST - Pappy-R After
the event is gone into the history books, you'll be able
to check out video from the Razer/CPL event that started today, over
at Gamerscast. Workshops and more, and
remember that John Carmack is holding a Workshop. Thanks
go out to Bill O. for the note and link.
Big Splash at
Polycount Quake III Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 11:34 PST -
Pappy-R Run,
slide, hop or skip your way over to polycount today to get the best bargains
on the new items in today's big shipment of Quake III
skins. There's too many to mention here (REALLY), so get
over and check them out. In just a couple minutes I
filled my booty bucket with new treats.
Are You
Hardcore? Community News | 4/13/2000 | 9:18 PST - Pappy-R Lee'Mon
has done an amazing job at compiling the "Are You Hardcore?" quiz over at GameSpy.Com today. Try over 200 vastly
varied questions to help figure out just how deep into
gaming you really are. This all new quiz will test your
mettle, so breath deep and dive into the Are You Hardcore Quiz.
Dear Mynx Writes
Again Community News | 4/13/2000 | 9:10 PST - Pappy-R Another
week and another Dear Mynx hits the scene. The topics
this week are; too attached to unlatch, clipping the
cucumber at a later stage and how geeky is geeky. That
and another stab at the Guess the gaming Geek
home game. Read Dear Mynx for your stumper.
Scoop and Score at
LvL Quake III
Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 8:29 PST - Pappy-R The
level review site, LvL -
Q3A has four levels posted for you to scoop and
score. Here's another gentle reminder to give the LvL's Beta Section a few minutes of your
time as well as these new postings.
Falling Higher by Senn (DM 3-8 player)
Coriolis Storm (v2) by Lunaran (DM 4-9 player)
Mario Arena by Pen-Pen (DM 3-6 player)
Stairway to Heaven by Itchy (DM/Tourney 2-4
player) I'd like to say thanks
to Tigger-oN for some help he gave me in a map
hunt, as well as the work he pumps out at the LvL. Take a bow bud.
Foreign
Machinima Quake II News | 4/13/2000 | 8:23 PST - Pappy-R Some
very cool Quake 2 Russian Quake 2 film work can be seen
from Q2TRVU. The film; Flesh vs Steel 2 can be snagged in
English or the original Russian and runs about 30 min.
Thnx go to Hugh at Strange Company for the tip.
More Q3A
Wallpapers Quake III Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 6:44 PST - Pappy-R Omega has some Quake III Wallpapers for
you to try today. The four new ones in various rez sizes
for your specifications are Azuma, Golem, Uriel and
Major. Azuma and Golem are Omega customs skins for Q3A models Xaero
and Ranger.
Q3A Coliseum 2
Update Quake
III Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 6:21 PST - Pappy-R The
next version of Q3A: Coliseum 2 will be released
tomorrow, April 14th. A boat load of new features and
fixes will be included, and since the new v1.6 will be
as an update only, I recommend hitting the site early
(today) to get the version already available. While
you're at Q3A: Coliseum 2 grabbing the files
today, take a peek at the feature list and the hilarious
new anti-camping feature shown in the pic.
Q3 Jailbreak
Patch Quake
III Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 6:17 PST - Pappy-R The
Quake 3 Jailbreak Mod has a
client/server patch available to handle a few bugs that
have shown up in the Q3
Jailbreak Beta. It comes as a .pk3 and is less that
300 Kb, so it's no big deal to scoop.
Weapons Factory
Arena Update Quake III Arena News | 4/13/2000 | 6:04 PST - Pappy-R Weapons Factory Arena is getting ready
for another round of Alpha testing to prep for the
public Beta. There will be a new mode of play included
in the public Beta called "Fortress Assault" to go along
with the already planned 8 player classes, 16 new
weapons, 13 special abilities, custom maps, and new
sounds & models. If this is all new to you, get with
the program and check out the Weapons Factory Arena site for the
screenshots section.
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Senn is Falling
Higher Quake
III Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 17:58 PST - Pappy-R Another
sweet treat from Senn is yours tonight with the release
of his latest Quake III DM piece Falling Higher. This author has just
gotten better with each level and this one looks smooth,
so give Falling Higher a try.
New Q3A CTF
Map Quake III
Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 15:16 PST - Pappy-R If
you're in need of a hot new Quake III CTF level, try Grazer Station. This map has a modern
base feel with some nice tricks to it. Grab it to add
some spice to your CTF lineup.
Poll
Lovin' Community News | 4/12/2000 | 13:10 PST - Pappy-R Lay
the smack down with the latest PQ Poll and make those waves in public
opinion. Shape the destiny of an entire race with the
simple click of a mouse button. After all that voting
the PQ Poll, kick back and relax with last week's results.
New Look for 3D
Action Planet Community News | 4/12/2000 | 12:34 PST - Pappy-R Hit
the big bad 3D Action Planet for a look at the new
layout. Cruise the new setup and be amazed at the user
friendly access to what you want in action. Let them
know what you think with the 3DAP Poll on the lower
right of the 3D Action Planet mainpage.
Three Mapping
Tutorials Quake III Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 12:26 PST -
Pappy-R Getting
into mapping for Quake III can be a handful, but thanks
to tutorials around the web, the task gets easier. Today
it's Fusion helping out with three new
tutorials for Q3Radiant. The topics covered are;
Q3Radiant settings, How to work with Q3Radiant and a
Construct a simple room tutorial. These topics have been
covered already around the web, but a new source may be
what you need.
Rain in The Big
House Quake
III Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 11:40 PST - Pappy-R This
week's featured level for The Big House has been posted. The level
is the latest juice from Bal; Ash Rain. This level has been hitting
high notes all around and you can go see why at The Big House. Also of note in the news
at The Big House is that the QBoard has been closed. This haven for
the mapping community has long been a respected home for
level creators of every level of experience. More on
this issue can be seen at Peej & Frib's. Tip on QBoard closing
also thnx to IsmiteU.
Razer/CPL
Coverage Quake
III Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 7:41 PST - Pappy-R Everyone
is getting pumped for the upcoming Razer/CPL event that will start up
tomorrow April 13th. You can slide over to the main main CPL
page for a list of sites offering on the spot and up
to the minute coverage of the event. Here's a couple you
can take a look at for some premium event juice:
NetGames will have the live brackets,
scores and demos.
True Gamers have started their
pre-event coverage.
Eurogamer.net will offer their fine
brand of coverage and preliminary action.
Since being grounded by Hellchick, I
won't be attending the CPL event, but would like to wish
all the competitors the best of luck.
Four More to Score
at LvL Quake
III Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 7:34 PST - Pappy-R You
know the drill by now, just hop over to LvL -
Q3A, grab what you think will rock and rate it with
a score and a comment. Here's todat's offering of meat
at the LvL - Q3A today:
* Crewel Lye by
Renegade (DM/Tourney 2-4 player) * Delta Station
07b by Orion (DM 2-5 player) * Unholy Refuge by
Daemonik (DM 4-8 player) * Symmetrical Insanity by
blEEd (Space DM 3-6 player)
Coded
v1.3 Quake III
Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 6:59 PST - Pappy-R A
new version of the Quake III development enviroment, Coded, has been released. In the new
version, the mod path is now in the form of a drop down
to make life easier.
Q3A++
Forum Quake
III Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 6:57 PST - Pappy-R The
Q3A++ Mod has a new message board up and
running so you can keep an eye on the Mod's progress and
offer feedback. Get involved with Q3A++.
Gloomy
Update Quake
II News | 4/12/2000 | 6:49 PST - Pappy-R Slide
over to the Gloom Awakening today for a basket of
buggy goodies. You can scoop the new level; The Prophecy
by impact, a new soundpak soon, and the latest version
of the Gloomy Mines Map. That's a good haul for some
Quake 2 bug hunts.
Pure CTF Final
Released. Quake III Arena News | 4/12/2000 | 6:31 PST - Pappy-R The
Pure CTF Mod has it's final or finished
release available today. This Mod gives you the four
standard Runes and other features you'll feel familiar
with. Give it a peek and a scoop for that comfy old CTF
feel in Quake III.
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