Ra4 Beta 3 Released!
May 1 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The third and final beta of the popular q4 mod Rocket Arena 4 has been released. The mod has been updated to be compatible with the latest q4 1.2 pointrelease. Some of the other changes and fixes include:
Fixed several situations where client and/or server would crash.
Added end-of-round stats.
Updated all maps.
Holy shit award added.
For a full list of changes, check out the changelog.
For a list of download mirrors, check out the Ra4 downloads page.
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Q4MAX and X-Battle Updates for 1.2
April 28 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The two biggest competetion mods for q4 have updated so they are now compatible with the latest 1.2 point release. Its not only a code update though, there are a number of other improvements to each mod as well. Read about the changes and get a list of download links on each mod`s respective website:
Q4MAX
X-Battle
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Q4 1.2 Pont Release Available
April 19 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The 1.2 point release is now available for download from the id software FTP.
From the press release:
The QUAKE 4 1.2 Point Release is now available. This update replaces the 1.1 patch released several weeks ago, and includes all of the changes outlined for that update, including: a fixed pure server system, a new AddonPak autodownloading system, voice chat in multiplayer, a forcemodel option, brightskins, smooth stairjumping, a one-minute warning for tournament matches, Hyper-Threading Technology and Dual Core support as well as a number of multiplayer specific fixes. For a complete list of changes, please see the ReadMe. The full 1.2 update will bring ANY previous version of the game completely up to date, and it includes the 4 new professionally made multiplayer maps as well as the QUAKEMAS multiplayer map pack
So get it while its hot!
Id software mirrors:
Windows Full 1.2 Patch
Linux Full 1.2 Patch
Windows 1.1 -> 1.2 Upgrade
Other Mirrors:
Window Full 1.2 patch:
Planetquake4
Levitation
Quake 4 Files
Linux Full 1.2 patch:
Levitation
Windows 1.1 -> 1.2 Mirrors
Planetquake4
Levitation
Quake 4 Files
More information available on the id software website.
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SDK for Q4 version 1.2 Released
April 18 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The SDK for the upcoming q4 1.2 point release is now available. This is to allow mod developers to update their mods prior to the 1.2 point release, so players wont have to wait for their mods to upgrade.
You can find download links for both the windows and linux versions on the id software website. The file is roughly 60mb.
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Delta CTF mod in the works..
April 11 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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Delta CTF, a Capture The Flag mod for Quake 4, is currently in development. The mod will bring a number of new features and a number of classic CTF features to the CTF mod, as well as new maps; and promises to be a big improvement over the existing CTF gametype that shipped with Quake 4.
Here is a basic overview, snipped from the Delta CTF website:
The DeltaCTF team has found the default Capture the Flag gametype present in Quake 4 to be devoid of many key game features and design elements which the CTF community has come to love and depend on for over a decade. This foundation created over the years by community created a well-recognized gametype where in Quake reached its peak during the era of Q2CTF. Over the years the degradation of this gametype has lead to the current crisis where the Quake CTF Community no longer has a playground to play in. Delta CTF hopes to resolve this by implementing those features in which CTF fans desire to see once again in Capture the Flag.
Foundation:
* Red vs Blue Teams
* Realistic Flag Models
* Traditional Rune Powerups
* Grappling hook Utility (On-Hand Weapon Select)
* Three Tiered Armor System
* Powershield Powerup
* Improved Respawn Locations
* Team Overlay Information
* Drop Weapons
* Drop Ammo
* Ambient Lighting
* Brightskins
* Upward Counting Clock
* Increased Player Acceleration
Improvements:
* Newly Balanced Weapons (Reduced Rail Damage)
* Restructure Timelimit into 3 Game Periods
* Shoutcasting Features
* Spectator Improvements
* Player Profiles
* Sponsor Advertising
* Player Jerseys / Clanskins (Name, Clan, Country)
* Improved GUI (Ammo/Weap Info)
For more info, plus screenshots, check out the Delta CTF website.
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Rocket Arena 4 Beta 2 Released
April 10 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The second beta release of the mod "Rocket Arena 4" has been released. This version of the mod is completely compatible with the recent 1.1 upgrade for Q4.
Changes include:
- Competition mode
- Demo playback fixes
- Added falling damage vote
- Two new maps, and the previous ones updated
- A lot of bugfixes
For a more complete list of changes, and to check the current progress for this mod, see the changelog.
There is a list of mirrors available on the download page.
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Q4 1.1 Final Released
April 10 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The final version of the 1.1 patch for Quake 4 has been released. This patch fixes a number of bugs and errors and makes the game infinitely more playable. It also includes four new maps, 2 DM maps and 2 ctf levels. Here is the complete press release:
The QUAKE 4 1.1 Point Release update is now available. This highly anticipated patch addresses a number of issues throughout both single and multiplayer, with a heavy and attentive focus on improving the multiplayer experience. Such improvements include: a fixed pure server system, a new AddonPak autodownloading system, voice chat in multiplayer, a forcemodel option, brightskins, smooth stairjumping, a one-minute warning for tournament matches, Hyper-Threading Technology and Dual Core support as well as a ton of multiplayer specific fixes which have been requested by the community and discovered during our own gameplay.
This update also includes 4 new professionally made multiplayer maps - free for your fragging pleasure. There are 2 new DM maps and 2 new CTF maps, including a CTF version of the popular "The Edge" map. In addition to these 4 maps, we`ve also included the free QUAKEMAS map pack that we released in December. Please see below for screenshots of the new maps.
This update will bring any previous version of the game completely up to date, however it will affect pure server and protocol consistency. Therefore, players who update to 1.1 will only be able to play multiplayer against other 1.1 users, and save games and demos created on previous versions of the game will not be compatible with the 1.1 update.
Download Mirrors
Windows Patch:
PlanetQuake4
Levitation Gaming
Multiplay
nem3d
Linux Patch:
Levitation Gaming
Multiplay
nem3d
Windows SDK:
Levitation
nem3d
Linux SDK:
Levitation
nem3d
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Q4MAX 0.73 Released
March 28 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The Q4MAX team has released version 0.73 of its popular competetive mod for q4. This version of Q4MAX will work with the official Quake 4 1.1 Beta patch and the upcoming 1.1 final patch, but will NOT work with 1.0.
More information, plus download links are available on the Q4MAX website.
Check out the 0.73changelog for a list of changes and adjustments. Report any bugs on the Q4MAX bug reports forum
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Quake 4 Fortress Beta Signup
March 9 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The much anticipated mod, Quake 4 Fortress, is nearing beta stages and is looking for a few good players to help them test before the upcoming public release. They are also looking for server admins to host q4f servers, and other various community members who are intersted in helping with the mod, including modellers, mappers, and texture artists. For more information, head on over to the Q4F website.
To fill out an application as a tester or server host, check out the Q4F tester application page.
To fill out an application as a mapper, modeller, or texture artist, check out the Q4F team page.
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CSA Q4 Tournament: New York vs Texas vs Indianapolis
March 6 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The Cyber Square Alliance will host three seperate q4 tournaments in LAN centers in New York, Indianapolis, and Austin. Winners of local events will recieve prizes, as well as qualify to compete against the winners of the other events via the internet. There is over $2000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs in these three tourneys. Read more, and get a list of prizes and info on cached.net.
Register for this event on the cybersquare website.
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New Versions of X-Battle and Q4MAX Mods
February 28 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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Both Q4Max and X-Battle have released updates of their competetive mods. Neither are compatible with q4 1.1 yet, but the SDK has been released to mod makers, and you can expect these mods to upgrade at some point in the near future.
The Q4Max mod`s upgrades include:
- Pause Function
- Duel Game mode
- CTFS Game Mode
- XML Statistics
- Q4MAX Wiki
Read more about the fixes and changes, and find a list of download mirrors on the Q4MAX website.
Here is a list of some of X-Battle`s new features:
- Referee
- Coach
- Timeout function
- Instagib gametype
- Clanarena gametype
- Duel gametype
More information and a list of download mirrors is available on the X-Battle website.
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Rocket Arena 4 Beta 0.5 Released!
February 25 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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The much anticipated q4 mod, Rocket Arena 4, has been releaed in beta form! Read more about the mod on the ra4 wikipedia page.
Check out the download page for download links and info on setting up servers.
Please note, this mod will currently not work with the Quake 4 1.1 beta patch. If you have installed the patch and want to play, you can find info on uninstalling this patch here.
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Quake 4 1.1 Beta Released!
February 22 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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id Software has released the beta version of the upcoming point release for Quake IV. This is not the official point release, but a beta version of it, released for public testing. The real point release will be released sometime in the (hopefully) near future. Please note, mods will NOT work with this beta. Supposedly a new SDK will be released soon, so Q4MAX, X-Battle, and other q4 modifications can update.
Report any and all bugs that you find here.
The readme file, which outlines and describes all of the additions, fixes, and changes is available here.
Here is a list of some of the more significant changes:
New Features:
- Voice chat for Multiplayer is now available
- Added a forcemodel option
- Added a server-side console variable that will allow enabling or disabling of voting options
- Added a "simple items" cvar so that item pickups will appear as icon representations instead of the actual model
Adjustments:
- The variables pm_bobpitch, pm_bobroll, pm_bobup, pm_crouchbob, pm_runbob, pm_runpitch, pm_runroll and pm_walkbob are no longer cheat protected
- Player spawn code has been adjusted to mimic the spawn style of Quake III Team Arena
- Strafe-jumping on stairs is smoother
- When under 25 health, the player will hear a different pain grunt to indicate that health is especially low
- Slightly increased the volume of other player`s Lightning Gun and Railgun hum noises to make them easier to hear
Fixes:
- PunkBuster(tm) now properly enables and disables in the server setup screen.
- Jump sounds will no longer get stuck occasionally when gibbing someone
- Projectiles will no longer fly sideways through teleporters.
- Playing back net demos will no longer cause a crash
Again, this is an abbreviated list, check out the full list here.
Windows Mirrors:
Id Software
Gamespot
Gamers Hell
Filefront
File Shack
Worth Playing
Fileplanet
Xfire
3DGamers
Game Zone
Linux Mirrors:
Id Software
3DGamers
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NYC vs INDY Quake 4 Tournament
January 24 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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web2zone and Net Heads are hosting a 1v1 q4 tournament simultaneously in both NYC and Indianapolis. The winners of each respective tourney will compete online against one another for an additional prize.
From the press release:
web2zone and Net Heads are set to host QUAKE 4 tournaments in New York City and Indianapolis on February 11th, 2006. Participants have the opportunity to win cash and product prizes at their local competitions with an additional cash purse in the center-to-center finals. Carlos "x6-dj" Cid won the first web2zone tournament(Fatal1ty Shootout) while Sabian "b|d-Clamp-ok" Hayblum won the second. This will mark the first time where two centers will run simultaneous Quake 4 events.
Check out the full press release and list of prizes here.
List of maps and registration info are available here.
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New Version of X-Battle Mod Released
January 23 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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A new version of the competetive q4 mod X-Battle has been released. You can read the changelist for v0.12 and find support links, including a config generator on this news post at ESReality.
Download mirrors for X-Battle v0.12:
team-infinity.com
Levitation
endboss.org
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Five Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Previews
January 15 2006 posted by StormShadow |
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Lots of previews, game info, and great looking screenshots of ET: Quake Wars are now available for your reading and viewing pleasure. Check out the following previews:
Yahoo Games
1UP.com
Gamespy
IGN
gameDAILY
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Various Q4 Holiday News
December 29 2005 posted by StormShadow |
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Ive been out of town for Christmas and I missed a few big news items. Here they are:
Q4 XMAS Map Pack released:
id has released a multiplayer map pack for q4. The pack includes a remake of everyones favorite level, q3dm6; The Campgrounds. Two other maps are also included in this pack. Check out the press release at the id software website.
Mirrors:
Gamespot
Fileshack
Filefront
Fileplanet
Worthplaying
Xfire
3D Gamers
Gamershell
GameZone
Q4MAX 0.71 Released
A new version of the competetive mod, Q4MAX has been released. There is an extensive readme and info on changes and updates on the Q4MAX website.
Here is a list of the major changes:
-Competition support: standard modes, referees, warmup and overtime modes, automatic demo recording and screenshot (server forced or client option), competitive settings GUI, high vis weapon skins.
-Team mode support: fullbright team and enemy skins, custom enemy model, text chat tokens, team overlay with locations (go ech!), lockable teams.
-Performance options: ‘vertex light’, r_lightscale unlocked, rocket and grenade smoke toggle, gib toggle, ambient sound filter.
-New Mode: Clan Arena - callvote mode CA (address worship to AJ)
-New Mode: Instagib - callvote mode iffa/ictf/itdm
Download Mirrors:
Fragstore
FileFront
Gotfrag
True Carnage
Quake4.fi
FocusPlay
FileCloud
Gamelux
Quake4Maps.com
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New York Web2Zone Q4 Tourney
December 29 2005 posted by StormShadow |
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web2Zone is hosting a Quake 4 1v1 tournament in NYC. Prizes include cash and various pieces of hardware. Here is a quote from the press release:
web2zone will be hosting it`s first QUAKE 4 1v1 tournament to start off the New Year on January 7th! This is your chance to get in some practice with the best players around the northeast before the 2006 CPL World Tour and win cash and product prizes provided by PNY and Steel Series!
More information, plus a list of prizes available in the official press release @ ESReality.
Register for this event here.
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CPL Winter Tournament Results
December 19 2005 posted by StormShadow |
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Here are the top 12, and their winnings:
1. Cooller $9,000
2. toxic $5,600
3. fox $3,600
4. fooKi $2,100
5. fnatic.Ztrider $1,500
6. socrates $1,200
7. TooGood $900
8. Deus $600
9. Scooby $450
10. Jibo $450
11. nomadic, $450
12. destrukt $450
For a full list of results, standings, etc, check out GotFrag.
Demos of the matches can be found here.
You WILL need the lastest version of q4max to view the demo`s. This can be downloaded from the q4max website.
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Official CPL Rankings for Quake 4
December 15 2005 posted by StormShadow |
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Sorry, the last set of rankings were unofficial. These are indeed the real ones. There are 256 ranked players, but I will only post the top 15. And here they are:
1. United States of America Jared Cugno (cha0ticz)
2. United States of America Jason Sylka (socrates_)
3. Austria Thomas Hedrich (StR@NgEr)
4. United States of America Rafik Bryant (LoSt-CaUsE)
5. Canada Adam Collier (dp1^)
6. Russia Anton Singov (cooller)
7. United States of America Mark Mcgrail (cl0ck)
8. Sweden Mikael Tarvainen (PURRI)
9. United States of America Brian Flander (destrukt)
10. Sweden Magnus Olsson (fox)
11. United States of America Sean Price (Team3D-daler)
12. United States of America Caleb Pense (Rev)
13. United Kingdom Sujoy Roy (Sujoy)
14. United States of America Jeff Mcshane (Thump4)
15. United Kingdom Dan Marshall (Kuula)
Notable players fatal1ty and voo will not be attending this event.
The full listings and brackets are available on ESReality.
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