NEWS FOR TUESDAY 29th FEBRUARY
Nato 3 Update Rogue_Gun 8:02pm (UK time)
At the ARMM website there is more news about the massive mod Nato 3
New weapons added!
We've added 3 new weapons to our mod. Heckler and Koch's latest prototype SMG the HK PDW 4.6x30mm, the suppressed version of the Steyr AUG the Steyr AUG A2-SD 5.56x45mm, and the suppressed and subsonic KAC SR25K-SD .338 Whisper.
NATO 3 Status - nearing beta
We are getting close to beta testing! Please do NOT send it requests to be on the beta team. We have already selected the team and in the process of contacting them and making the proper arrangements. The press (aka fan web sites) are not included in the beta. This is a bug fix and test-type beta, not a "hype" one.
ARMM Library
ARMM has decided to not only release our mod to the public free of charge, as always, but we are going to create a kind of ARMM library for other mod makers to use our files. We all realize how difficult it is to put together high quality mods and we thought that making our work easily available to other creators it would improve the overall quality of mods for the community. Basically, all our models, ammos, bitmaps, sounds, etc. will be available for use by other mod makers, for free of course. All we will ask for is credit in the mod. We will be releasing this library after NATO 3 ships publicly. More details will follow as we iron them out.
Can't wait for the mod to be released.
New Home Rogue_Gun 8:02pm (UK time)
Welcome to RSC's new home. I'm in the final stages of setting up a forum so soon we will be able to hear what you have to say. Watch this space!
NEWS FOR SUNDAY 27th FEBRUARY
Changing my name Rogue_Gun 7:12pm (UK time)
No I'm not a new member of staff I'm still ol' Greg I just changed my name for the new site.
Moving site Greg 7:12pm (UK time)
We will be moving to a new server 50megs.com today so look for us at our new address. http://www5.50megs.com/rscommand/index.html
NEWS FOR SATURDAY 19th FEBRUARY
Going away again Greg 7:12pm (UK time)
I'll be away for the next week. So this site will remain un-updated (cos I can't get our staff to connect)
So C U Later
NEWS FOR FRIDAY 18th FEBRUARY
News about TTT Greg 9:05pm (UK time)
Rodion has announced that The Temporary Tango v1.21 will have Multiplayer capabilities. He is now working on both the Cooperative and Adversarial Multiplayer aspects of TTT. Other features include:
a. Elimination of known bugs in TTT v1.02.
b. Two new Single-player missions. One will be set in the Desal map, and shall be Operation Sand Hammer from the Tango's perspective. The scenario begins with an already victorious Rainbow Team, now guarding the Toxin-switch. Your mission? Get in there, neutralize Rainbow, and activate the Toxin-switch yourself! The second mission is set in the Kosovo map, and shall be an Operation Lost Thunder, again from the Tango's viewpoint. The scenario begins with a Rainbow's first wave team (trying to rescue your hostages) already eliminated by you and your comrades. Now, your mission is to transfer the hostages to another safehouse. But, before you think this is a walk in the park, bear in mind that the 2nd and 3rd Rainbow teams have begun their assault...(NOTE: The ultimate goal of TTT is to make Tango POV versions of most (if not all) original RS missions, thus, mission packs will be created from time to time).
c. The Adversarial Missions are "Tango-nized" versions, meaning, there are some very slight changes to the gameplay (i.e. "Team Survival" is now "Gang Wars", etc., and you get to escort "another kind of hostage"-hehehe-in "Double Darlings"). Plus, he's currently working on a new kind of MP game, based on the "Stronghold" gameplay.
d. Rodion finally asked permission from Sputnik_Satellite and Spyhawk, to allow him the use of their excellent weapon models. Now, if time would permit, Rodion will incorporate addtional new weapons for TTT v1.21.
e. Two versions of TTT v1.21 are planned for release...an "Upgrade Pack" (to upgrade from v1.02) and a full-blown "TTT v1.21", both packed using the InstallerVise Installer, so installation would be a snap.
NEWS FOR THURSDAY 17th FEBRUARY
Red Storm Post Greg 4:25pm (UK time)
A post from Red Storm:
For Immediate Release --February 16, 2000
Red Storm Entertainment Signs Deals With Developers for an Exciting New Series of Games
Leading publisher and game developer Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. has signed deals with Red Lemon Studios, Climax and Crawfish Interactive Ltd. to produce as yet untitled games based on BKN's series Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends. The games are scheduled for release in Q4 of 2000.
Based in Scotland, Red Lemon Studios will be developing Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends the game, for the PlayStation platform. Red Lemon introduced the property to Red Storm earlier this year. Andy Campbell, Managing Director of Red Lemon commented, "Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends as a property appeals to the kid in us as a developer. We were pleased to see Red Storm share that enthusiasm. We are very excited at the mass-market opportunities of the game, and look forward to working with Red Storm on this exciting project." Red Lemon specializes in the creation of titles for PC, PlayStation and DreamCast, and is most recently known for its release of Braveheart, published by Eidos Interactive. Learn more about the company at www.redlemon.com.
Climax Group, based in the United Kingdom, has signed on to develop the game for the Nintendo 64 and DreamCast platforms. Climax is an experienced and active technology developer for the DreamCast, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, and PlayStation platforms. Titles Climax have developed include Populous: The Beginning and Diablo for the PlayStation, Battlezone 64 for the Nintendo 64, NHL Blades of Steel '99 for the Game Boy Color. Find out more about Climax at www.climax.co.uk.
Based in London, U.K., Crawfish Interactive Ltd. will develop the game for the Game Boy Color. This company is a video games developer specializing in handheld consoles, including the Game Boy Color. To date Crawfish have produced critical and chart successes for global publishers including Red Storm Entertainment, Acclaim, Activision, Midway, Crave and GTi with many more in the pipeline. Visit the company's website at www.crawfish.co.uk.
Red Storm initially announced the deal with BKN after the Electronic Entertainment Expo in May. Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths & Legends began airing on BKN, America's third broadcast kids network, on August 29, 1999, and already has a two-year air commitment. Producers of the show, which is the first full in-house production from BKN's Los Angeles-based animation studio, describe it as an X-Files for the younger set. Internationally the series has been sold to such leading broadcasters as Super RTL (Germany), BBC (UK), Mediaset (Italy) and Cartoon Network (Latin America).
NEWS FOR TUESDAY 15th FEBRUARY
RodSpear News Greg 8:25pm (UK time)
This came in from Rodion:
Rodion Herrera's Rogue Spear website, RODSPEAR, is temporarily down due to some technical difficulties at Freakycow.com. The present URL (http://www.freakycow.com/rodenka) won't be accessable until March 1. At the moment, he is trying to transfer his files to his Geocities account so that you may access it from there. Rest assured that, if any Mission Pack for The Temporary Tango would be released, we shall post information about it here. Also, if the site has been successfully transfered to Geocities (or to some other temporary site), we shall also post information about it here. Thank you.
NEWS FOR SUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY
R6 Vault Greg 6:49pm (UK time)
Some news from the R6 Vault:
R6 Vault is currently down for a complete redesign. However, I have set up a chat room that is now open. Users can chat live with other RS fans. The chat room is an example of the new layout and, although I need to fix the navigation buttons, looks great. Come to the R6 Vault now.
NEWS FOR FRIDAY 11th FEBRUARY
Llyod's Weapon Mod 5.0 Greg 9:55pm (UK time)
Lloyd's Weapon Mod version 5.0 has been released. Lloyd is well known in the modding community for his weapon mods. Be forewarned; there are many reports of his previous versions not uninstalling correctly. You WILL HAVE to uninstall these versions before installing 5.0, and possibly uninstall RS also, if you cannot uninstall them.
NEWS FOR THURSDAY 10th FEBRUARY
That was quick!!! Greg 7:25pm (UK time)
After about a day Rodion, has already made a patch to solve the loading problem. Here's some info from his site:
Here is a patch for The Temporary Tango to correct the non-loading Pandora's Revenge mission. It also adds a new primary weapon (a personal favorite)...the SiG (SG) 550. Details are in the README.TXT and ENHANCEMENTS_README.TXT...
To download the patch click here
NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 9th FEBRUARY
Good reason for no updates Greg 7:03pm (UK time)
I have a very good reason for no updates yesterday here it is: I was to wrap up playing The Temporary Tango
The Temporary Tango is released Greg 7:55pm (UK time)
Rodion's amazing mod for Rogue Spear, The Temporary Tango, has just been released. This modification, which doesn't overwrite any original Rogue Spear files, allows you to play as a team of terrorists in Rogue Spear, instead of as Rainbow. You can choose from 12 tango skins, and your terrorist teams talk to each other with an arab accent. There are "Lonely Tango" (Lone Wolf) and "Killing Spree" (Terrorist Hunt) options availible, along with Training missions where you hunt down Rainbow Operatives. I have played this mod and it's brilliant. The mission Pandora Prelude is bascily the run up to RS's Pandora Trigger. In this you have to capture the French Amabassdor's daughter and her friend. In Pandora's Revenge you are tasked with stopping Rainbow from getting the hostages off you. The complete reverse of Pandora Trigger. This is a very refreshing mod and I can't wait for the next set of missions.
Click here to download The Temporary Tango
NEWS FOR MONDAY 7th FEBRUARY
NATO*SPO 3.0 Greg 8:33pm (UK time)
News about a great new mod here is the info from >XTC< Cavedog:
I'm glad to see so many people enjoy my mod. I've been contacted by several people about installing/uninstalling my mod so I've repackaged the mod with an installer/uninstaller. One problem is that for the new mod to take you have to uninstall Rogue spear then delete the folder. Then you can install the new NATO*SPO 3.0 and you'll never have to uninstall Rogue Spear to get rid of the mod. There are no new weapons, I'm working on it. I would like to thank Rogue Spear.net and Rogue Spear Command for there help in putting my mod info and links on there site.
You can retrieve the new version at http://members.xoom.com/Clan_XTC/
NEWS FOR FRIDAY 4th FEBRUARY
RS Tournament Greg 6:45pm (UK time)
The Gaming Revolution Network is hosting a Rogue Spear tournament and giving away 10 Rogue Spear T-Shirts:
The Gaming Revolution Network will be hosting a 1 on 1 "Single Elimination" Rogue Spear tournament. This event will take place on 2-12-00 and if need be the event will carry over to 2-13-00, This tournament will be moderated by the GRN staff and in conjunction with the RS-Rumble. The top places will be awarded a RS T-Shirt which has been provided by Red Storm Entertainment. *(Details of Shirt) - Be the first in your clan to get this hot new shirt! This 100% cotton, 5.3 oz preshrunk t-shirt is sure to be a great gift for any Rogue Spear enthusiast. Black with Rogue Spear logo and "MISSED ME?" image on the back. Size XL only. GRN will be posting a sign up for the event on the FRONT PAGE and the RS SECTION of the GRN network. Parings for the event will be posted on FORUMS SECTION of the GRN in the RS Section. Thank you, and good luck! "Welcome to the REVOLUTION".
Source:RSDatabase
NEWS FOR THURSDAY 3rd FEBRUARY
Temporary Tango Greg 7:55pm (UK time)
2 nights ago, The Temporary Tango Beta was released to a select team of seasoned RS players for beta-testing. For those of you who do not know about it yet, The Temporary Tango is a mod which allows you to become the terrorist in Rogue Spear, and fight against Rainbow.
One thing to point out about this mod is that no new files will be added in your original RS Folders--all mod
files are completely placed inside the MODS folder. You also have a selection of up to 12 tango skins. Your Terrorist Teams talk to each other with heavy arab accent, using two-way radios. Two "linked" missions are included Pandora Prelude and Pandora's Revenge. The latter is a rough "reverse" situation of the original RS Pandora Trigger, wherein you must prevent NYPD SWAT Teams (who are actually elite Rainbow Operatives in disguise) from rescuing the French Ambassador's Daughter. The Prelude is an imaginary scenario of the possible events that occured before Pandora Trigger, again, from the terrorist standpoint.
Source:RSDatabase
Bugs and Fixes Greg 6:49pm (UK time)
Greg Stelmack posted in the RSE Forums a massive file on the Bugs they know about and wether they are going to fix them. Heres a outline:
1) Geometry cheating
2) Gunshots to the head
3) Warping
4) Double kills
5) Damage cheating
6) The Mod System
7) Side-step accuracy
8) Reticule displacement
9) Gunshot sounds
These are posted in the Bugs page. Check it out here
NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 2nd FEBRUARY
Urban Ops Greg 6:55pm (UK time)
Here's around up on all the news on RS: Urban Ops:
- The new missions include Istanbul, Mexico City, Venice, and London.
- The Rainbow Six maps changed over to Rogue Spear include Amazon, Skyscraper, Hacienda, and Bio Lab.
- Multiplayer only maps include a prison, a chemical compound, a construction storage site, train tracks, maze, and a
graveyard (this is taken from the new preview).
- There is going to a new multiplayer mode called "Defend," where you have to defend your base.
- There is a "Custom Mission" option which allows you to choose many different game options for a map (in single
player).
- There will be the addition of proximity mines and heavy machine guns.
- Terrorists will now throw frag grenades at your team.
These of course will be included in the Urban Ops page. Check it out here
NEWS FOR TUESDAY 1st FEBRUARY
Urban Ops Greg 7:42pm (UK time)
RSE has already revealed in the Feb '99 issue of PC Gamer that three of the locations are Cairo, Hong Kong, and Mexico City. Erik Peterson recently sent word to us confirming the fourth location is almost certain to be London, as he just got back from there and spent weeks using the subway station featured in screenshots.
That leaves one more city. If you had a close look at this new screenshot from AVault, you may have noticed that RSE has dropped a major hint about which city may be the fifth location for the new missions in Urban Ops.
Source:RogueSpear.Net
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