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[Boomerang Python]

We (the mod team) have come to a conclusion, that Empire at War isnt that suitable for a 40k mod, well some parts aren't, the bit with the land and space combat in one package would have been great to have in a 40k mod but we feel like everything else that's needed for us to make a great mod is missing, therefore we've decided to shift over to Command and Conquer 3: The Tiberium Wars, which is using the same engine as Only War 1 does, but has been upgraded many several times, this move will also probably be good for the coding side of the mod as we're used to the kind of set-up of files and code that the engine uses.

We will still have space and land battles, they may just not be like they are in empire at war.
In other news, we've decided to make the Ork faction for OW1 a playable faction, so keep your eyes open for updates soon.

Edited by Boomerang Python, 09 January 2007 - 10:21 AM.

[Boomerang Python]

remember that if you suddenly cant find the OW2 boards, check the CNC Guild > Projects section of the forums

[Calamity_Jones]

Also, C&C 3 has loads of cool stuff like collapsing buildings and lasers!

[Boomerang Python]

and insane aliens o.O

[hobbes-99]

Best idea I've heard all day.

I really didn't think that EaW was that great a game.

Still stand by keeping your ideas small and building on them. Its way too easy to come up with a HUGE list of factions and units in the concept phase, maybe start off with CNC3 with the unit lists you have from OW1 and then you can drop in improved units as you get them finished, that way Cal can progress with the coding because the units are there. Then you can improve on the last mod and add in new units.

Well... just an idea.

PS I've got a mate working at Midway (Games Development). Think I'm going to take a week away from the office and shadow him for some experience... (27 now... bit old for work exp, but thought it might make for an interesting placement.)

EDIT, oh sorry the ork bomb's looking great!

Edited by hobbes-99, 10 January 2007 - 12:11 AM.

[Calamity_Jones]

That placement thing sounds cool, you'll have to tell us all about it

You're right, EAW was a bit poor once the gloss of the cool space battles wore off. It's not a bad game I guess, but it's not great either.

We probably will keep things small at first, considering we don't have much skinned, and booooomor is the only skinner 'round here, things will have to be small

[Boomerang Python]

midway o.O

[P4p3Rc1iP]

Heh, didn't we have Mark Skaggs visit us a few times back in the old days?

[Boomerang Python]

indeed he did, on the old planetcnc hosted site.

[Mathijs]

Seeing as this mod is for CnC3 and I plan to mod it...

You *could* contact me over MSN if you need a skinner. Ask me for samples there. I don't know much about the 40k universe, but I enjoy the quality of your mods...

All I require you to do is give me unwrapped models and some references. I'm proficient in photoshopping realistic fabrics, wood, metal and bodily structures.

ffx_matias@hotmail.com

[Calamity_Jones]

:o

excellent

more servants for the Imperium!

[Marcjs]

nicely phrased their Cal

Edited by Marcjs, 15 March 2007 - 05:35 PM.

[essi2]

well, CnC3 is just around the corner

and I'm really looking forwards to seeing what you guys are going to do with this game as opposed to EaW

[Boomerang Python]

we've not decided which races to proceed with after we get guard, marines, necrons, chaos and orks ingame.. but i'd personally love to see some tyranid action

[Boomerang Python]

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