Post by LuMbErJaCk on Nov 3, 2006 15:40:59 GMT 1
Hello Far Cry Community!
Some of you will already know eXcaliTrone and will have used version 2. Following the community reaction to Patch 1.4, We wanted to offer an alternative that could reunite the community and enhance the Far Cry Multiplayer game.
eXcaliTrone version 3 (XTv3) will introduce new functions and enhance some old favourites.
Enhanced functions:
1st Map Updater
This has been taken to the next level. As well as being able to download maps from the game menu, the following functions are added:
- Try to join a server but dont have the map? Map is downloaded and you can rejoin the server
Status: 100% Completed
- Playing on a server and you dont have the next map? Map is downloaded and you can chose to rejoin the server.
Status: 90% Complete
So will the map downloads impact server performance?
No, you do not download maps from the server they come from a central maps server, or a regional mirror. There are currently EU and US mirrors, and we are in discussions to establish one Down Under
2nd Admin Panel
Taking the best from XT2 and Patch 1.4, the admin panel has been revised:
Status: 95% Complete
3rd User panel
Again, taking the best from XT2 and Patch 1.4, the user panel has been revised and made more intuitive:
Status: 95% Complete
New functions:
1st Capture the Flag(CTF)
Capture the Flag is introduced as a full Game mode -
A new mode, with a style of its own, the Capture The Flag mode combines the best aspects of TDM and Assault. XTv3 will be released with a CTF template to help mappers get up and running. it will include:
XT Loadscreen templates in DDS and PSD format.
Example radar DDS file.
Blank map with Red/Blue Flag, Red/Blue spawns and spectator spawn.
Status: 95% Complete
2nd Gameplay and weapons balance
So hotley debated with the release of 1.4 XTv3 will take the best of 1.33 and 1.4 then from community feedback fine tune performance to provide a game that fans of both will love.
Status: 50% Complete (The discussion takes longer than the code
)
3rd. Custom Vehicles in XT maps.
With eXcaliTrone V3 the power is put back in the hands of the Mapper and Modder with a new horizon of capabilities.
This video shows what can be achived without objects.paks and 100% Punkbuster friendly, on XT servers.
It is now possible to play a modified version of farcry without having to load another mod.
XT makes vehicles come to life for any custom vehicle available or one you wish to make yourself by simply placing it in the map folder.
Status: In progress
So how did you do that, and how do I map for custom models?
Vertigo
4th. Multiplayer Physics.
eXcaliTrone V3 will include the physicalisation of objects in the Multiplayer game.
What does that mean? Objects, other than the players and vehicles are able to move in the map, whether you push, shoot or grenade them, they will react in a realistic way.
Status: In progress
Multiplayer Physics Tech Demo
Attack of the Killer Mushrooms
5th. The Server Side Mod (SSM) aspect of Patch 1.4
The 1.4 SSM is expanded to include Stats and Kills output amd various other configuration
Status: 95% Complete
6th Far Cry Bug fixes.
If it wasnt fixed in 1.4 we will try and fix it in XT.
- BinoBug - Status: Fixed.
- NadeBug - Status: in work
- No Recoil - Status: in work
- CD Key In Use - Status: Main Cause eliminated by Map Download function
Further bugs? Let us know and we will try and address them.
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The ideas from this content has come from the review of feedback for XTv2 and patch 1.4 on many public and clan forums.
In the very near future, XTv3 will be released for open beta testing. Our aim is to deliver something for the community, not to them. You can help us achieve this by trying XTv3 and providing comments, as your feedback is essential to us. It is our wish to satisfy as many as possible of your requests for change with eXcaliTrone v3, and to take it a step further to make the most of this wonderful game Far Cry.
Are you ready to join the XT Revolution?
If your clan is prepared to support the beta testing of XTv3 please let us know either here, or you can contact us here at the home of XTv3.
Kind regards,
Your XT team
The development of eXcaliTrone V3 is currently supported by:
Europe:
AES, AI, NNC, FPLZ ,FxF, shilka- sig ,x4v, BW, RD, sg, wTc, easy ,
FLE, dm8, SWAT,POMD,Gallier, WC, DDS, cyrus, X-Clan, KsK, 22ndSAS, F&B, SsC, aXe, TL, TAW, A4F, WICKED, G-SUS, FFF and the Ubisoft Community Server Admins.
USA:
Spring Creatures, Synergy, TAW, Bulletproof
Australia:
PWR, TAF, OzG
Some of you will already know eXcaliTrone and will have used version 2. Following the community reaction to Patch 1.4, We wanted to offer an alternative that could reunite the community and enhance the Far Cry Multiplayer game.
eXcaliTrone version 3 (XTv3) will introduce new functions and enhance some old favourites.
Enhanced functions:
1st Map Updater
This has been taken to the next level. As well as being able to download maps from the game menu, the following functions are added:
- Try to join a server but dont have the map? Map is downloaded and you can rejoin the server
Status: 100% Completed
- Playing on a server and you dont have the next map? Map is downloaded and you can chose to rejoin the server.
Status: 90% Complete
So will the map downloads impact server performance?
No, you do not download maps from the server they come from a central maps server, or a regional mirror. There are currently EU and US mirrors, and we are in discussions to establish one Down Under
2nd Admin Panel
Taking the best from XT2 and Patch 1.4, the admin panel has been revised:
Status: 95% Complete
3rd User panel
Again, taking the best from XT2 and Patch 1.4, the user panel has been revised and made more intuitive:
Status: 95% Complete
New functions:
1st Capture the Flag(CTF)
Capture the Flag is introduced as a full Game mode -
A new mode, with a style of its own, the Capture The Flag mode combines the best aspects of TDM and Assault. XTv3 will be released with a CTF template to help mappers get up and running. it will include:
XT Loadscreen templates in DDS and PSD format.
Example radar DDS file.
Blank map with Red/Blue Flag, Red/Blue spawns and spectator spawn.
Status: 95% Complete
2nd Gameplay and weapons balance
So hotley debated with the release of 1.4 XTv3 will take the best of 1.33 and 1.4 then from community feedback fine tune performance to provide a game that fans of both will love.
Status: 50% Complete (The discussion takes longer than the code
)3rd. Custom Vehicles in XT maps.
With eXcaliTrone V3 the power is put back in the hands of the Mapper and Modder with a new horizon of capabilities.
This video shows what can be achived without objects.paks and 100% Punkbuster friendly, on XT servers.
It is now possible to play a modified version of farcry without having to load another mod.
XT makes vehicles come to life for any custom vehicle available or one you wish to make yourself by simply placing it in the map folder.
Status: In progress
So how did you do that, and how do I map for custom models?
Vertigo
4th. Multiplayer Physics.
eXcaliTrone V3 will include the physicalisation of objects in the Multiplayer game.
What does that mean? Objects, other than the players and vehicles are able to move in the map, whether you push, shoot or grenade them, they will react in a realistic way.
Status: In progress
Multiplayer Physics Tech Demo
Attack of the Killer Mushrooms
5th. The Server Side Mod (SSM) aspect of Patch 1.4
The 1.4 SSM is expanded to include Stats and Kills output amd various other configuration
Status: 95% Complete
6th Far Cry Bug fixes.
If it wasnt fixed in 1.4 we will try and fix it in XT.
- BinoBug - Status: Fixed.
- NadeBug - Status: in work
- No Recoil - Status: in work
- CD Key In Use - Status: Main Cause eliminated by Map Download function
Further bugs? Let us know and we will try and address them.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The ideas from this content has come from the review of feedback for XTv2 and patch 1.4 on many public and clan forums.
In the very near future, XTv3 will be released for open beta testing. Our aim is to deliver something for the community, not to them. You can help us achieve this by trying XTv3 and providing comments, as your feedback is essential to us. It is our wish to satisfy as many as possible of your requests for change with eXcaliTrone v3, and to take it a step further to make the most of this wonderful game Far Cry.
Are you ready to join the XT Revolution?
If your clan is prepared to support the beta testing of XTv3 please let us know either here, or you can contact us here at the home of XTv3.
Kind regards,
Your XT team
The development of eXcaliTrone V3 is currently supported by:
Europe:
AES, AI, NNC, FPLZ ,FxF, shilka- sig ,x4v, BW, RD, sg, wTc, easy ,
FLE, dm8, SWAT,POMD,Gallier, WC, DDS, cyrus, X-Clan, KsK, 22ndSAS, F&B, SsC, aXe, TL, TAW, A4F, WICKED, G-SUS, FFF and the Ubisoft Community Server Admins.
USA:
Spring Creatures, Synergy, TAW, Bulletproof
Australia:
PWR, TAF, OzG
