• A new Quake3:Arena site called 3Dx has been launched and can be found here: http://www.3dx.org.
• Quake2000.net has gotten a facelift...go check out their new design!
• The folks over at Quake2 Antics, which features an antics page (quake2 game stories), have redesigned their site.
• CyberClan Central, a website dedicated to organizing the online team gaming community, has reopened with a complete redesign and new focus. Their goal is to provide a service in which clans can battle against other similar clans easily, participate in tournaments, and stay up to date with the latest online team gaming news. CyberClan Central can be found at :http://cyberclancentral.ml.org.
• BombWorld, a brand new News site (with much more) for the gaming community, has just opened up. Go check them out.

• Lord Pyromage is working on a new CTF mod similar to TF, but with StarCraft-based classes. He is looking for mappers, modelers, skinners, and texture artists, and possibly a coder; and asks that whomever applies has ICQ, and has played StarCraft. You can email PyroMage, or ICQ him at #1996101.
• The Bullet Proof Productions Team, makers of Cops and Robbers CTF, have decided to change Cops and Robbers to the SiN engine once SiN is released. Since the mod is on hold until the game comes out...they now have time to work on two new projects and need help for both. Endless Nightmare is a new TC and is in need of coders, mappers, artists, and modelers. You can get more info on these positions at: http://bpp.telefragged.com.
  The second project, Snowboard:Q2,is another TC based on the Quake 2 engine, and needs much help. Send email here if you are interested in working on this project: bobwiersma@hotmail.com.
• Urban CTF has new job openings, and if you are interested in applying for any of the positions, go to their homepage which is located here: http://www.captured.com/urban.

Aug 1st/1998

I've released the new Q2CTF 1.09BETA upgrade at ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake2/ctf/beta/q2ctf109beta.zip

This version features the new competition mode, server map rotation, remote admin functions, elections for map changing, and many other features. This is a SERVER ONLY upgrade. Players (clients) do not need to download this.

Server admins: By default the mod runs just like 1.02 without the new features, if you want to make the optional competition mode available to players, add "set competition 1" to your server.cfg start up file. Also, you may want to enable elections by putting "set electpercentage 66" since this allows users to vote for map changes and giving trusted players admin access (much like the competition mods for Quake).

As mentioned before, the user manual for the new version is available at http://www.idsoftware.com/q2ctf. The user manual covers all the new features of this release.

This is a beta release, so there may be some problems. I invite feedback on the release from both server admins and players.

Hope everyone enjoys this new release!
/// Zoid.

• BloodSpill is working on a new mod and needs skinners, modelers, and programmers. You can also ICQ him at #2374730.
• Duff is in need of programmers, mappers, and texture artists for an upcoming 64-player ctf mod that he is working on.

-- - Join us TODAY! on 3Dnet.net in room #capture at 6pm pst. The release has been pushed forward due to the fact we all wanna just play! Below is a small list of features to be seen in CAPTURE!

• Visible ARMOR SKINS, DAMAGE SKINS, and WEAPONS!
• Offhand Grapple / Standard Grapple Options
• Grapple onto enemy and hold on to his life (grapple kills)
• Grapple onto Team players and cover their back!
• New Super Grapple TECH! - Speeds up Grapple speeds
• Positional Damage
• Quick Weapon Selection (Kuwep) - Instant Weapon Switches
• BFG Banning serverside option
• Custom Maploop.cfg file for running any map in any order you wish
• SpawnProtection - Configurable number of seconds via serverside cvar
• STDLOG Support for GIbstats type of software - Logs Frags, Captures!
• Configurable Anti-Spam
• Ignore and UnIgnore - Ignore chat messages from a certain player
• Enhanced Spectator Mode with zoom and rotation abilities
• Deathmatch Timelimits, Flag Carrier Time Limits - configurable
• NEW Energy Cannon - Energy Jump, homing abilties
• New HUD, New Models, New Sounds!

The following platforms will be released TODAY:
Intel x86
Solaris x86
Solaris Sparc
Linux

Checkout the website: http://www.planetquake.com/kunani/capture/

Linux Stuff
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While doing some Linux work, I've been wondering about some library issues.

Currently, all current Linux Quake, QuakeWorld and Quake2 releases are based off the (old) libc5 stuff. I'm planning to support glibc in future versions. I'm wondering if I should still support libc5 versions as well, or convert everything over to glibc support and drop support for old libc5 stuff.

[snip]

So, I'm asking for input on whether I should continue to support libc5 binaries. Drop me a note and let me know.

Q2CTF Stuff
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The Quake2 server at satan.idsoftware.com:27913 is running the new Q2CTF version 1.09BETA. This version features stuff such as server map rotation, elections for remote admin, map warping, and a full tournament mode. We're going to let it run on Satan for a day to beat on it and if things go well, I'll be releasing the new beta version publically probably tomorrow.

The new code is a server only upgrade. A full manual that covers all of Q2CTF including the new server options and the competition mode is available at http://www.idsoftware.com/q2ctf.

[snip]

I'm also working on Quake2 3.18. This version will address some bugs in 3.17 (*cough* water surface friction *cough*) and offer some new features. A new Quake2 release is needed for the upcoming Rogue mission pack, Ground Zero, so I'll try to tie it all into one release. Other stuff in 3.18 is server controlled air acceleration, server specific map rotation, and other minor features that makes life easier for server admins and players.

JOB Opening: Playstation programmer - Vicarious Visions, Inc.

Experienced PSX programmer needed for development on a hot new project. POSITION STARTS IMMEDIATELY!

You should have skills in the following areas:

* Must be an avid gamer * Know C/C++ inside and out
* Windows95, DirectX, N64 or other console experience a plus.
* 3D/2D graphics programming experience
* Ability to work long hours with a talented team
* Contract or Full Time position available
* Relocation to Albany, NY area is required
[snip]

Send resumes to: Karthik Bala, Director of Development
Email: karthik@vvisions.com Company Website: WWW.VVISIONS.COM.

• Quake2000.net has posted a guide to A/V and Controllers. Go on over and submit your review and/or tips!
• Q2CTF Associated Clan Top 20 is a new site dedicated to conducting a poll of the top 20 CTF clans every 2 weeks.

• The Petition is a site that aims to let gamers voice their opinions about the gaming industry and what it needs/doesn't need. Results of these petitions will then be sent off to game companies, publishers, and others as a collective input.
• Xtreme Quake2 has moved to a new host.

• Team Atlantis is looking for some level makers, sound makers, model makers, texture makers, a good webmaster, and also a publicity man. For more details please contact the Saint.
• There are several positions open on the Predator DM team; stop by their page at http://www.telefragged.com/predatordm for more info.
• The Quake System is looking for a few people to help with their mod. Stop by their page for more info.
• Tom is looking for a 3D designer to give him a hand in making an .md2 file for a sniper rifle he modeled. Please email him if you can help him out.

Adrian and I are looking for a 2d texture artist to help create wall textures, skins, and interface graphics. Any one interested should send their resume to me at kevinc@idsoftware.com. I am looking for someone skilled as a traditional artist, with strong 2d art talent and good modeling experience. Experience as a professional computer artist is required with a preference on someone who has worked on 3D games. I'm looking for a person willing to put in strong hours, is easy to work with, and doesn't require a lot of oversight.

• LMCTF fans rejoice, for there will be a 35 player LAN party from July 31st to Aug 2nd in Jax, Florida! Some of the prizes include Panther XL's , Quake jewelry, and Q2 action figures! Check this page for more details.
• A new Quake tournament has started up called TLG.

• The World Quake League is looking for people willing to start their own teams within the regional divisions of the league. Check the page for details.
• The 007 mod team is looking for a weapons and body modeler.
• If you'd like to help out a budding 3D designer with the ins and outs of .md2 files drop him a note here.

• The Gangwars team has already found a new host over at Spaceports.com.
• A new FPS game site called Quake3D Rage is now open.
• A new Quake2 scene Highlights page has opened up here. It'll focus on main headlines and quick updates (.plans, news, etc).
• 3D Unlimited has been madeover.
• The Code Exchange site has moved to a new location and has opened up to the public.
• HMS:RiGoRmOrTiS has been updated with a new Rocket Arena 2 demos section, and more.

CAPTURE! server side files will be released early! If you are a server operator and want to run a CAPTURE! server then head over to the website and get on the list.

PLUS!! - Response from map authors for this game has been overwelming! Work on CAPTURE II is already under way and we can expect 10 MORE maps included with that release which is guaranteed to have ground breaking design and features NEVER before seen in any Quake2 mod to date!

• This new page is the result of the Kamikaze Krew and H2G mergine their projects (formerly Total Chaos and Modern Warfare) to make a new mod. Keep your eyes on that page for updates and news!
• The GangWars page is offline currently as they look for a new host, so if you're trying to read up on their mod, you'll have to wait. Once they get a new host we'll let you know what their new URL will be.

• a "spectator" mode
• a "shutup" command to prevent chatting during server setup
• "matchdisable" and "ffadisable" CVars control banning of most items, including the BFG

• If you are a Graphic Artist, Model Artist, or Mapper and would like to work on a new mod, email LAgony who is looking for help.
• Pestilence is looking for some experienced and committed people to work with him on his new Quake Arena site, qarena.com. Specifically, he is looking for 2 Graphic Artists, 2 Webmasters (with HTML, Java, or JavaScript knowledge), 2 CGI coders, and 4 news hounds. If you are interested, please send your resumes to Pestilence.

• The Gaia Project has been updated with almost a 100 new textures for Quake2; all converted by Chill and Rahzar from Klan Amish. A tutorial on how to get into Wally quick is also in the works.
• Ward Six Entertainment has opened its redesigned "Legacy of the Watchers: Nightfall" website. Legacy of the Watchers: Nightfall is a horror RPG Quake 2 TC set in medieval Turkey. You can visit their site at http://nightfall.vortexq.com.

• Life With Portax is looking for a level designer to do some backgrounds for the next issue. Contact Portax for more info.
• Alan Hunter is looking to put together a new site called www.quakehouse.com which will deal with Quake, Quake2 and Quake Arena. He is looking for Graphics Artists, people who can work on Html-Java-Cgi, some News Collectors, and a file manager. If you are interested, email him at alanhunt@ozemail.com.au.
• Gibbo at Oddyssy Interactive has informed us that they have decided to scrap the Quake2 engine in favour of a lesser known one in the hopes of getting published by Walnut Creek. They first need to produce a quality alpha project to show them, and also to gain a clearer understanding of what they want to accomplish. This means they will require 2 experienced C++ programmers, as well as 2 experienced and talented mappers. If interested, go to http://www.converted2.com/whodareswin/help.htm/.

• The Wu-Tang Clan released a late article on Clans and the Quake Community for all to read and also got a new domain, www.wutang.net, donated by one of their members to celebrate it's 2nd birthday.
• Focus on Quake has changed to Computer Action Games, also expanding their site to become a major search engine and directory for action game sites.
• Life With Portax has relocated to a new host.

Edmonton, Alberta - Fragapalooza '98 wrapped up this year on July 19. It was four days of fun, frags and prizes. This year's event was a huge success bringing in gamers from the US as well as all over Canada. Tournaments were held for Quake, Quake 2, Starcraft, Jane's F-15, Forsaken, and other games. Over $6000 in prizes were given away to people with nicknames like Warmonger, Rizzen and Globbinator. Overall the event almost doubled attendance compared to last year's Fragapalooza. Demonstrations of Half Life from Sierra/Valve and Baldur's Gate from Bioware/Interplay wowed attendees with their incredible gameplay.

Fragapalooza sponsors made a large contribution to this year's event. Prizes and other support were provided by Academy of Learning, Access TV, Acclaim, Activision, Bioware, City TV, CombatSim, Compusmart, Elco Computer Inc., Electronic Arts, First Word Computers, Guillemot, H3D Entertainment, Intel, Microsoft, Reflexive, Sierra and SSI. Prizes were not only given out for tournaments , but some pretty twisted contest as well. One winner, bRam gave a resounding rendition of "Oh' Canada" which can be seen on the web site along with other equally bizarre examples of what people will do for goodies.

Fragapalooza will continue to be active in the gaming community with contests and LAN events. Right now if people order a Fragapalooza t-shirt they will be entered into a draw for one of three copies of Baldur's Gate donated by Bioware. Fragapalooza is working with sponsors to make sure that next year is the gaming event of choice across North America. Keep a look out for Fragapalooza '99 - One more before the end of the world!

Check out the official Fragapalooza site at http://www.fragapalooza.com.

VANCOUVER, B.C - Managing a team is not just for paid businessmen anymore. Even a 13-year-old can do it. Yes, today the World Quake League launched today. The World Quake League's goal is to provide the excitement of a playing in a professional sports league to anyone in the world. The WQL is an amateur gaming league.

The World Quake League's inaugural season will be the 99-00 season, playing the next ID hit Quake Arena. The league will play its first game around October, starting with exhibition matches. The WQL will consist of two different divisions, the North American Division and the World Division. Each division will then be further split up into two divisions. The North American Division will consist of the Canadian and American divisions, and the World Division will consist of the European and Asian divisions. The league will play what is known as Capture the Flag 8 on 8 games, using the yet-to-be-released ID title Quake Arena as it's main game in the 99-00 season.

The league is welcoming any potential WQL team managers who are interested in creating their own team, recruiting their players, holding practices, and every thing else that comes with managing their teams. These team managers will be known as team captains. These team captains are welcome to play as well. Teams will represent certain regions in the world. Team players are required to be physically in the region (or reasonably close to it). (You can find out more about becoming a team captain at the WQL website listed below)

The emphasis of the WQL is getting the players to have fun. The thrill of holding the Stanley Cup or World Cup high in the air is not something everyone will get a chance to experience. So the next best thing? Win the WQL Champion Cup, and become a local hero.

The WQL is now in need of official sponsors. Again, to find out more about being an official sponsor please visit the WQL website below.

You can visit the WQL website at http://www.quake2000.net/wql.

• Quake2 En Castellano has given their site a makeover.
• The Online Gaming League is a new gaming site that is running ladders for many different Q2 mods.
• Psycho's Quake 2 Art Gallery hsa moved to Converted2.com.
• The Gamer's Voice has officially opened to the public, allowing users to post their opinions on weekly topics. One of this week's topics is "Unreal VS Quake2: Who is the King of 3D shooters? "
• Yohann's Reviews and Commentary is a new site with reviews of the latest games and commentary on them as well.