delta578 wrote: ...we are desperately trying to keep this thread alive!!...

I agree with you.But this mod is the best.So who dosen't want to write something here?

Guys, keeping a thread alive for no reason is called spam. Generally, if it's good, it will stay alive. Besides, the quality of a mod doesn't depend on the amount or status of a forum page.

Grev wrote:Guys, keeping a thread alive for no reason is called spam. Generally, if it's good, it will stay alive. Besides, the quality of a mod doesn't depend on the amount or status of a forum page.

Thank you, Grev. You said exactly what I wanted to say.

To be clear:
Future "When is this going to be done?" or "Let's keep this thread alive" type of posts may warrant an official warning. Mav is a dedicated guy. He isn't just going to stop work on the project. If there's news, he'll let you know what's new. If you have questions, feel free to ask them. But don't bump for the sake of bumping. That's irritating to our other members.

A mod is not rated by the number of pages in a forum topic. Look at the old "Battle Over Coruscant" topic that was at FileFront. Like 100 pages, right? What was 98% percent of it? "Oooh, this mod is going to be awexomez!" or "When will it b releesed?" ... stuff like that. It's okay if you have nothing to say. Really it is. Don't feel like you just have to post something.

I made a GIF of force repulse from this mod.
wan't to see it? Do you like it?

masterfaa wrote:I made a GIF of force repulse from this mod.
wan't to see it?

Hidden/Spoiler:

Do you like it?

Yes, very nice. what made you want to do that (Just asking)

Broken_box wrote: Yes, very nice. what made you want to do that (Just asking)

I didn't use Microsoft GIF animator for a long time,so i got an idea to make a force repulse GIF.

Very nice although the quality is a little low. I suppose you can't make high quality GIFs can you?

Is it kind of a charge up attack?

delta578 wrote:Is it kind of a charge up attack?

Yes(I think)

I also think so ,right Mav?

BTW, great mod. I like Kota.

As of now, I'm essentially done. I could've been here a couple weeks ago, but a number of unforeseen events got in the way. Anyway, several people have received requests via PM, from me, asking if they will beta test. Later today or tomorrow, that beta will go out and we'll finally see some feedback from someone who's not me.

In an effort to make playing the beta (and eventually the release) as easy as possible, here is a small primer on the mod.

"The Dark Times" Primer
"The Dark Times" is an experiment that I hope serves as a prototype for future large mods. Instead of just swapping the sides around (models, odf changes blah), it makes a couple different core gameplay changes and shows how some of the singleplayer aspect to SWBF2 can be improved.

What's included?
Conquest mode (* denotes rotating skydomes in every mode): Coruscant*, Dagobah, Death Star, Endor*, Felucia*, Geonosis*, Hoth*, Kamino*, Kashyyyk*, Mustafar, Mygeeto*, Naboo*, Polis Massa*, Tantive IV, Jabba's Palace, Mos Eisley*, Utapau*, and Yavin IV*
Space Assault mode: Space Corellia, Space Dantooine, Space Nar Shaddaa, Space Raxus Prime
Wave mode (* denotes MP available): Coruscant, Death Star, Felucia, Hoth*, Kashyyyk
Team Dogfight mode: Space Corellia, Space Dantooine, Space Nar Shaddaa, Space Raxus Prime
Hero Assault mode: Coruscant, Naboo, Mos Eisley
Duel mode: Mos Eisley

AI Heroes are available in all Conquest and Team Dogfight modes in singleplayer.

Using "Dark Times" Jedi:
Blocking/Light Attack:

• Block is not toggled on/off
• You can block/parry attacks by using your "light attack" (block button)
• Your light attack drains energy every time you swing
• The light attack will block omnidirectionally
• Light attacks can be chained one after another for as long as you have energy
• Light attacks can be chained with heavy attacks

Heavy Attack:

• Heavy attack does greater damage and will often knock opponents down
• Heavy attack will be stopped by light attack
• Heavy attacks can be chained together indefinitely
• Heavy attacks can be chained with light attacks
• Every third heavy attack, if your energy is full, you can use a "Force Finisher" by pressing the secondary fire button
• Force finisher drains all energy
• Force finisher knocks down opponents, even through block

Force Powers:

• Every Jedi/Sith hero has four force powers
• Many force powers can be charged up to become more powerful
• Uncharged force powers are weak, but can be used to interrupt others' charging-up

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There's more to learn, but that should help you get your feet wet as you get prepared to try the beta.

So is the beta going to be public or only a certain few? I'm a bit confused...

so we had to pm you to pm you. dang..i missed it if so...this looks so cool this i will defonatly download after the next 2 weeks (as im on holiday and i got my laptop and i cant download (3 secs to download wth? then dont start)) but i cant wait to do wave mode just destroying ai to specs.....you have included maps? the space maps:Space Corellia, Space Dantooine, Space Nar Shaddaa, Space Raxus Prime. any way nice mav once again you blow us away with skill and brilliance

Does this meen the beta is finished?

Oh man I didn't see a PM notice unless you PM'ed the testers you wanted. I guess I'll just wait until the release. Unless I misunderstood your post incorrectly of course.

Skipper 24 wrote: I guess I'll just wait until the release. Unless I misunderstood your post incorrectly of course.

you misunderstood him incorrectly , he pmed the people he wants to test

So I guess we'll be seeing a release this weekend??

Nova Hawk wrote:So I guess we'll be seeing a release this weekend??

No, there will be a small beta release for a few people.

I am very excited that the Beta is released (even though it is only going to be given to certain people) And I am sure that, as everyone is saying, we will be getting positive feedback from all the testers.

No, you misunderstand. It will be a public beta but there are some people who are going to test it to see if its ready.