The wonderful people of HomeLan have posted a transcript of an interview they held with Kenn Hoekstra, Raven's Project Administrator currently working on Jedi Outcast. Many interesting questions were asked, so please read up:
HomeLAN - What changes has Raven made to the Quake III engine for Jedi Knight II? Kenn Hoekstra - We've added many new features to the Quake III engine including light styles, a new scripting language (ICARUS2) and a new, from scratch A.I. system. We've also added the GHOUL2 modeling and animation system, dynamic music and a new lightsaber combat system as well as an intricate set of 3rd person camera controls. Some other things we've added include cheat protection code for multiplayer, distance culling and fog and a new effects system. The programmers have been busy.
HomeLAN - Is everything on track for a late March release of Jedi Knight II at this point? Kenn Hoekstra - Yes, definitely.
Good stuff. Now I just need to work out a game schedule to make sure I can play every day, and still be able to give time to my real life commitments.
Games Domain has announced that they will be hosting the first Jedi Outcast developer chat.
Don't miss your opportunity to ask these, and some hopefully more serious questions when the chat commences on Friday, March 1, 2002 at 6PM UK time (1PM EST). To participate in the chat, you need to setup a free login on GD's chat system, which takes less than a minute - sign up at the link below! Also, use the link below if you want to receive a one-time email reminder on the day of the chat.
Unfortunately, most of us in the USA have jobs or school to attend at that time. I'll post news of where you can find the transcript after the chat.
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