New Quake Wars Screen

[bapenguin]

Activision has released a new screenshot (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14069) of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars.

http://www.evilavatar.com/images/previews/quakewars/thumb.Ghost_town_2.jpg (http://www.evilavatar.com/images/previews/image.php?image=www.evilavatar.com/images/previews/quakewars/Ghost_town_2.jpg)


Interesting. It almost looks indoor.

[Draft]

Multiplayer game of the year.

Whenever it comes out.

Those textures are so goddamn mega I don't even know how to respond.

[Heretic Machine]

Looks awesome.... but that screenshot looks like it would never actually work out that way in game.

[Darkstar]

Multiplayer game of the year.

Whenever it comes out.

Those textures are so goddamn mega I don't even know how to respond.
I just got megatexture all over my face. What a mess.

[Everlost_MI]

....wow....

[Demo_Boy]

This game is gonna rule MP for a while when it is realeased.

Someone at the dev studio please please just hack out a 2fort4 to ship with the game, I beg you.

[Nameback]

Wow, and yes 2fort please. Another with how crazy those textures are I dont even want to imagine how long it'd take to pump out a real version.

[BloodPack]

what the hell "A SCREENSHOT?" this doesnt even make sense who the hell releases a single screenshot, and furthermore why the hell is a single screenshot front page news?

[Royal Fool]

That looks pretty good. And I agree on the textures - they look superbly huge.

[ElectricMonk]

looks amazing

that really reminds me of a CS map (don't know the name)

[Karas]

what the hell "A SCREENSHOT?" this doesnt even make sense who the hell releases a single screenshot, and furthermore why the hell is a single screenshot front page news?

I was wondering the same thing. And I don't get the whole megatexture thing... :p

[TrackZero]

Strange, I SWEAR I saw that screenshot almost a year ago.

[From Hell]

Reminds me of a wax diorama I made when I was but a wee lad of 8 aught six

[Captain Awesome]

looks amazing

that really reminds me of a CS map (don't know the name)


Yeah, it looks like a wax-like version of Assault :p

[Captain Awesome]

I was wondering the same thing. And I don't get the whole megatexture thing... :p

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MegaTexture

MegaTexture refers to a texture mapping technique used in Splash Damage's upcoming game, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. It was developed by id Software technical director John Carmack. MegaTexture is a designed to eliminate repeating textures over an environment. The original version of the Doom 3 engine was criticized over its perceived inability to handle landscapes and large outdoor areas. The MegaTexture technology addresses this issue by introducing a means to create expansive outdoor scenes. By painting a single massive texture (About 32000x32000 pixels, or 1 gigapixel) covering the entire polygon map and highly detailed terrain, the desired effects can be achieved. The MegaTexture can also store physical information about the terrain such as the amount of traction in certain areas or indicate what sound effect should be played when walking over specific terrain types on the map. i.e. walking on rock will sound different from walking on grass. It is expected that this will result in a considerably more detailed scene than the majority of existing technologies, using tiled textures, allow.

[Draft]

oh god you just lit the Mason signal.

[From Hell]

Run for the hills! They are coming! THE PENGUINS!

[michaelwhite]

I'm curious, how many people still play Doom3 and/or Quake 4?

[From Hell]

Allow me to speak for the entire girth of the later-days Jim Morrison when I say, absolutely, positively...negative five.

[Captain Awesome]

I'm curious, how many people still play Doom3 and/or Quake 4?


2, Romero and McGee. ;)

[Evil Avatar]

what the hell "A SCREENSHOT?" this doesnt even make sense who the hell releases a single screenshot, and furthermore why the hell is a single screenshot front page news?

Someone told me that it would send you into a frothing fit, so posting it was a no brainer.

[From Hell]

Hahahha. If only it were true, I would admire you.

[Evil Avatar]

Hahahha. If only it were true, I would admire you.

Just a friendly reminder: If you continue to post that annoying smiley that is not one of the approved Evil Avatar.com Smiley's, I will ban you.

No, I'm not kidding.

[From Hell]

Why? Why such...anger at what one may find amusing? Do I not put up with your nonsenicalities? Why then, can you not put up with mine? Oho.

[Evil Avatar]

Why? Why such...anger at what one may find amusing? Do I not put up with your nonsenicalities? Why then, can you not put up with mine? Oho.

We don't allow images in .sig files and posting the same icon in every post is a blatent attempt to get around the no images in .sig files rule.

I also have a very low tolerance for animated .gif files to begin with and the fact that people abuse them - as you have been doing - is why people aren't allowed to even have a forum avatar.

So, next time someone asks why a site called Evil Avatar doesn't allow people to have a Forum Avatar, I'm going to blame you.

[From Hell]

We don't allow images in .sig files and posting the same icon in every post is a blatent attempt to get around the no images in .sig files rule.
Ha! Such pitiful blasphemy! I should've expected more from you than this most unopulent deduction!
abuse
Abuse, as in perhaps the act you commit every time your post grace that of this forum! Poor choice of word, my friend, the penguins will never forgive you for that one.
So, next time someone asks why a site called Evil Avatar doesn't allow people to have a Forum Avatar, I'm going to blame you.
In exchange for this shift of ownership, perhaps you may grant me several wishes? Ehueueueueue.

Do not think I am making light of you, chap. Ho! Anything but! Commands shall be respected, but most grudgeningly. Remember, They that is THEM will always get in you the end...You have been warned. Yes.

[Karas]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MegaTexture

MegaTexture refers to a texture mapping technique used in Splash Damage's upcoming game, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. It was developed by id Software technical director John Carmack. MegaTexture is a designed to eliminate repeating textures over an environment. The original version of the Doom 3 engine was criticized over its perceived inability to handle landscapes and large outdoor areas. The MegaTexture technology addresses this issue by introducing a means to create expansive outdoor scenes. By painting a single massive texture (About 32000x32000 pixels, or 1 gigapixel) covering the entire polygon map and highly detailed terrain, the desired effects can be achieved. The MegaTexture can also store physical information about the terrain such as the amount of traction in certain areas or indicate what sound effect should be played when walking over specific terrain types on the map. i.e. walking on rock will sound different from walking on grass. It is expected that this will result in a considerably more detailed scene than the majority of existing technologies, using tiled textures, allow.

I know what megatexures are, I just don't get why everyone thinks its the best damn thing to hapen to video games.
Oh and, what the hell is "From Hell" talking about?

[From Hell]

Well, you see Charlie, in a world in which we are dominated by the ever growing sex appeal of oh-so shapely polygons we are but forced to comply with the latest whims of pale-faced script bunnies. You'll see in due time, friend, just remember to close your eyes afterward!
Oh and, what the hell is "From Hell" talking about?
Nothing...

and EVERYTHING.

[Captain Awesome]

I know what megatexures are, I just don't get why everyone thinks its the best damn thing to hapen to video games.

Oh, yeah same here.

[astronautsandwich]

I just got megatexture all over my face. What a mess.

Sorry Dark, I got a little excited.

[Reanimated]

Ha! Such pitiful blasphemy! I should've expected more from you than this most unopulent deduction!

Abuse, as in perhaps the act you commit every time your post grace that of this forum! Poor choice of word, my friend, the penguins will never forgive you for that one.

In exchange for this shift of ownership, perhaps you may grant me several wishes? Ehueueueueue.

Do not think I am making light of you, chap. Ho! Anything but! Commands shall be respected, but most grudgeningly. Remember, They that is THEM will always get in you the end...You have been warned. Yes.




I like this guy.

[From Hell]

If only I could return the sentiments postmarked. Ehueueue.

[Karas]

Well, you see Charlie, in a world in which we are dominated by the ever growing sex appeal of oh-so shapely polygons we are but forced to comply with the latest whims of pale-faced script bunnies. You'll see in due time, friend, just remember to close your eyes afterward!

Nothing...

and EVERYTHING.

Ok you just being a freak now.
Oh, yeah same here.

Yeah its like everyones suddenly having Carmack-a-gasam...

[From Hell]

Ok you just being a freak now.
You mean that wasn't the intention in the first place?! Gads! My life...ruined! Alas, only the penguins can comfort me now...

[Reanimated]

Back OT: this shot is interesting because it looks like a departure from the standard "battlefield" type maps. I'm going to be interested to see what the mix of maps is like on this game.

Oh yeah, and it looks awesome.

[Slack3r78]

I know what megatexures are, I just don't get why everyone thinks its the best damn thing to hapen to video games.
Blame it on Draft. That's all I can really comment on the matter.

[slimfatbaby]

Blame it on Draft. That's all I can really comment on the matter.

I'm convinced Draft works on this game. He fights for it tooth and nail.

I personally think the screenshot looks like ass. They're trying to show off a battlefield game but they show off an alleyway the width of my bedroom walk in closet. It's also a fisheye bullshit shot. Look at the size of that flaming barrel - come on.

I stand by my comments in the previous BF2142 thread. If "id" had half a brain they'd have purchased the rights to the Unreal engine or even lease the Star Wars Battlefront engine instead of trying to manage with the Doom 3 engine. The Doom 3 engine is such a joke that Carmack had to "invent" Megatextures. The developers behind ET:QW could make a good game but I'm telling you guys this one isn't going to make it compared to BF2142. I've already offered to put money down on a bet with Draft on it. Come on Draft, put some money down on those fancy Megatextures. Graphics are the KEY to good gameplay.

[Draft]

I'm convinced Draft works on this game. He fights for it tooth and nail.

I personally think the screenshot looks like ass. They're trying to show off a battlefield game but they show off an alleyway the width of my bedroom walk in closet. It's also a fisheye bullshit shot. Look at the size of that flaming barrel - come on.

I stand by my comments in the previous BF2142 thread. If "id" had half a brain they'd have purchased the rights to the Unreal engine or even lease the Star Wars Battlefront engine instead of trying to manage with the Doom 3 engine. The Doom 3 engine is such a joke that Carmack had to "invent" Megatextures. The developers behind ET:QW could make a good game but I'm telling you guys this one isn't going to make it compared to BF2142. I've already offered to put money down on a bet with Draft on it. Come on Draft, put some money down on those fancy Megatextures. Graphics are the KEY to good gameplay.What bet? That BF2142 will have more players? Gee, I wonder if a game with huge name recognition and a rabid existing fanbase will have more players than the sequel to an online only multiplayer game that was never sold in stores? Or that BF2142 will allow more people to play at the same time? I don't know why anyone would ever assume that Quake Wars would have more players than BF anything, considering the design differences between the two games.

Facts is facts- you don't know jack shit about how Quake Wars will run online, and your reasoning is laughable. Because DOOM 3 had limited multiplayer, so must Quake Wars? Because they're built on the same basic engine? Dumbass total. Drag your opinion to the recycle bin and right click->clear, cause it's straight up garbage.

It's also funny to watch you trash that screenshot. "Oh boy it's not a big wide empty space with a tree here or there. Dude that's totally limited compared to Battlefield." NEWSFLASH- enemy territory never was and never tried to be Battlefield. It's an entirely different type of game, with an entirely different style. The only thing they have in common is being online, and being set in the future. You saying, "They're trying to show off a battlefield game" shows you don't know one thing about enemy territory or how it plays, and you should probably just run along and play some more Battlefield: Same Gameplay, Different Time Period.

[Karas]

Draft...that trash can is as big as my fucking house!!!

[Draft]

Oh wow what's this?Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
(Splash Damage/id/Activision for PC)
Initially released in 2003 as a free, standalone download, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory was a highly compelling, top-tier multiplayer modification. Now, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars takes all the juicy bits from the first game – tight, objective-based maps, well-balanced classes, multi-mission campaigns, performance upgrades through experience – and adds the joys of vehicular combat, two distinct warring factions, Quake's futuristic setting, and the ability to drop assets directly onto the battlefield. And powered by an improved Quake IV engine, it's a phenomenal visual treat. Easy to jump into, but extremely deep, Quake Wars was a massive hit on the E3 show floor and promises to be just as successful when the war begins online later this year.http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/win.html

But what do these guys know, right? I'm sure Battlefield: We've got mechs, too! deserved it more.

[Draft]

That's the other funny thing. That any of you think my frothing demand for this game has anything to do with graphics, or megatextures, or john carmack or a motherfucking huge flaming trash can.

Wolfenstein: Enemy Territories was some of the finest multiplayer gaming I have ever experienced. It and the woefully unplayed Unreal 2 XMP are the twin pillars of online multiplayer that all the Counterstrikes and Team Fortresses of the world should aspire to. The fact that the living gods who graced us with W:ET have been given a huge budget and real resources to create the sequel fills me with gaming juice I haven't felt since Jedi Knight 2.

Haters fuck off and die. Quake Wars is coming.

[Karas]

You have one hell of a hard-on for Carmack don't ya buddy?

[Siraris]

That'sa gorgeous pic. I couldn't stand Doom 3 or Quake 4, but I'm very excited for Quake Wars.

[Captain Awesome]

It and the woefully unplayed Unreal 2 XMP are the twin pillars of online multiplayer.

You just became an instant friend for mentioning XMP. XMP was amazing and it sucks that it didnt get much press or more people as it should have. I was never so excited and enthralled with an MP game like XMP since the original QWTF.

Althought I played TFC for a looooong time. I've since then stopped playing anything remotely resembling either of these games. CS:S and DOD:S are fun but they dont have that sort of range that the TF or XMP series seem to have or promise.

[Mason]

oh god you just lit the Mason signal.
Settle, settle. I don't bother jumping all over things once conventional wisdom has turned on them. If many more people start bitching about QW screens, I might start defending clip mapping. It's just a technique with tradeoffs.

We'd both like this to be a good game, so stay focused on that. I've been out of online FPS for a while, and some more innovative titles would be welcome.

[slimfatbaby]

I would much rather see them make a MAINSTREAM upgrade to U2XMP / UTXMP that people could buy and play than Quake Wars. Even then they'd be fucked on the engine though.

[Odyzen]

What's with all the graphics mashing? Doesn't anybody play games anymore? I gotta agree with Draft about Quake Wars but not because of the graphics. It great and all, but gameplay is what Quake Wars is about.

Everyone compares apples and oranges just because they're fruits. Just because BF2142 and ETQW take place in the future, have vehicles and is multiplayer doesnt mean they are anything alike. The game mechanics to ETQW is WolfET. It's all about teamwork, everybody has a role to do to achieve the goal. Hasn't anybody played WolfET?

...to create the sequel fills me with gaming juice I haven't felt since Jedi Knight 2.
Totally agree!

[Oblivion]

for people looking something in the vein of XMP and TFC, I give you dystopia (http://dystopia-game.com/) , a HL2 MP cyber punk mod. objective based gameplay with hacking in cyberspace paralel to meatspace.

[51|RandoM]

I think I like the Source version of CS_Assault better.

[outfromoutwhere]

I saw the preview in Edge for this a little while back, with full 2 page shots, and I must say, this is going to be an amazing game.

When the (inevitable) 360 port comes along, I might have to pick one up.

[cubebomb]

Im looking forward to this game, Im done with Battle field for now, and i wont get the 2140 crap, 2140 will end up just like bf2 is today, is EA come on now.

[Goronmon]

The visuals for that game always look very 'meh.' Here's to hoping the gameplay kicks ass.

[From Hell]

YOU ALL WILL MARRY TROPHY WIVES! Ehueueueueue.

[Blue]

As someone who is of the opinion that gaming hit its peak with the original NES, I am no-where near the kind of person that starts freaking out if a game doesn't have the latest graphical orgasm. However, that shot is just pretty. Painfully so.

[AntB]

That's one awesome SCREENSHOT.

That's on the front page.

Interesting.


'From Hell' is gonna get sodomized.

[From Hell]

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User banned by fitbabits for stupidly trolling and not contributing anything positive to any of the discussions he/she posted on.

[Zechs01]

Is this for PC or console?

[[Jez]]

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hehehehehehe

Quake Wars has always looked good to me, as someone who still plays RtCW:ET I've been looking forward to this for ages

[Lutheran]

Banned , hmm from what I can see he still is posting in other threads..please fix that :]