It's finally official. The NS team will be releasing a new mapper's technology build in 24 hours! Once again, this build is for mapper's only, and contains nothing fun at all. This is not a playable version of NS. However, it does contain lots of essential tools for community mappers who are working on Natral Selection, including the long-awaited Commander Mode v2.0. This build contains lots of new stuff, including:
Easy-to-use, more efficient, Commander Mode v2.0 New env_fog entity Updated particle editing (compatibility fixes) Updated mapping guidelines and NS mapping documentation New func_resource entity (docs to come shortly) New and updated sample maps Merl's NS map tools based off of ZHLT Half-life Protocol 3.0 Hull support Select artwork for checking map dimensions
The file size is 35 megs. Check back Monday the 24th, 9pm EST for the link.
Select members of the Natural Selection team are...off to college? At Westwood studios?
"Westwood Studios officially announced Mod College today. Mod College, which will take place Friday, Feb. 15th, will bring together many of the best and brightest FPS modding teams together and give them an organized presentation of the modding tools for Renegade, including Discreet's gmax tool. The teams will get a tour of the studio and get the chance to work with and help shape the final direction of the Renegade mod tools before they are released to the general community."
In Natural Selection news, things are moving right along. The team nears completion of all major features and a private playtest has been scheduled at the offices of our friends, Iron Lore Entertainment. Sorry, there aren't any more seats...