Obsidian Edge II: [canceled]

[EnCor3]

http://www.crymod.com/uploads/mediapool/OE2/oe2_banner.jpg
Crysis Mod: Obsidian Edge II: Theatre of War

Today we will officially announce Obsidian Edge II: Theatre of War. It is another chosen Crysis modification which will work with a pre-SDK and receives support from Crytek. Below you can find a description of the project itself:


"If it felt any more real, you'd bleed"

Obsidian Edge II: "Theatre of War" (working title) is the groundbreaking sequel to Obsidian Edge being created for Crytek's up coming first person shooter Crysis. With intense realism as well as new game features never before seen in a first person shooter - it will forever change the way you think a first person shooter should be played.

Get ready for edge-of-your-seat action - You will be required to lead assaults on enemy held positions, seek out and eliminate hostiles, perform coordinated missions, and fight for your own survival. In each case you will need to outfit your squad with the proper weapons and equipment, carefully plan your actions with your team, and then execute your plan in order to achieve the objective.

The world of Obsidian Edge is extremely unforgiving. Be ready to test your nerves, tactics and skill against opponents who are just as determined to eliminate you as you are to eliminate them. As your skills sharpen, so do theirs. As your strategy changes, so does theirs. As your teammates rush in, so do theirs. As you put them in your crosshairs, they do the same to you.

Are you ready for Obsidian Edge?

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The Obsidian Edge II (OE2) Mod will include many of the features first demonstrated in OE1, with additional features to intensify the gaming experience in quality, size and scope. OE2 is the next logical evolution of realistic tactical gaming, with features including:

Features Common to all Gameplay Modes
Multiple classes of soldiers, each with unique weapons and abilities.
Weapons, kit selections and ammo load-outs are balanced and realistic.
A customizable weapons system will be implemented.
Bullet damage spin - when hit by a bullet, your aim is realistically affected by the impact.
Injuries affect player abilities.
Realistic Walk speeds and run speeds.
Realistic damage models and lasting effects.
Multiple unique vehicle types for a new game experience and more intense tactical battles.
Easy start up for new & casual players - get in the action fast!

Multiplayer Gameplay


Maps will range from massive with vehicle support to small with no vehicles.
Several multiplayer game types including: Team Elimination, Protect the VIP, Team Demolition, Team Domination, and Free For All.
Player lives can be limited from one to infinite server-side.
Full Mapcycle control and other server options facilitates unattended dedicated servers.
Buddy / Jerk system for finding your buddys on-line and avoiding those you don't want to play with. (Tentative)
Integrated squad voice communications. (Tentative)

Cooperative Gameplay


Cooperative multiplayer gameplay modes will be available on most of the multiplayer maps. Play against the AI with your friends.

Other Key Features


Integrated Map Download Feature - Additional maps can be downloaded and automatically installed without leaving the game itself.
Integrated Server Control Screen - All commands can be routed to either the local machine (non-dedicated server) or to remote (dedicated) servers.
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We have already added some outstanding folks to the team that produced Obsidian Edge 1, but we are still seeking highly skilled individuals to work with us in the following roles:

Level designers
Character modeling
Static / Environmental modeling
Texture artists
Animators

We are a mature group looking for mature individuals that work well in a team setting, and have experience in the role that they are applying for. Be prepared to share examples of your work, as well as the amount of time you are willing/able to commit. Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Crytek is required for these positions.

Visit us at http://www.ObsidianEdge.net and if you are interested in working with us, email oe_soroc@comcast.net to discuss the opportunities further.

Keep your eyes open for more detailed information on the unique gameplay features that will drive forward your gaming experience.


Alexander Marschal
Crytek Community Manager


Quelle: Crymod.com (http://www.crymod.com/index.php?area=1&p=news&newsid=231)
Homepage: Obsidian Edge (http://www.obsidianedge.net)

[pissdrunx1987]

auf incrysis gibts nen nen ersten review mit video-interview (http://www4.incrysis.com/incrysis_dot_com_openalpha_interview.zip) zu obsidian edge 2, den preview gibts hier (http://incrysis.com/crysis/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67&Itemid=1)

erste render vom mod, findet man auch schon auf moddb (http://mods.moddb.com/7052/obsidian-edge-2/) !

einige weitere infos zu mods, die wohl gerade in der vorbereitungsphase sind, gibt es hier (http://mods.moddb.com/?search=true&=Search&mod=&mf=0&game=183&type=0&order=mod_dateup&sort=desc)

EDIT: mal wieder ein neuer render:
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3025/hmmwv5ek0.jpg

es wird jetzt bald, sobald die o2 website fertig ist, in bestimmten zeitabständen immer ein development update zur mod geben!

ich bin sehr gespannt, bei dem mod team, das wird der hammer 8)

[pissdrunx1987]

gibt schon 2 interview faq´s mit dem oe2 team :wink:

interview @evogaming (http://evogamingsite.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=17)


interview @crysis-online (http://www.crysis-online.com/Articles/crysis-online-and-obsidian-edge-2.php)

[EnCor3]

Hoffe mal das der Mod auch so gut wird wie der in BF2 der PoE2 Mod!
Der is einfach der Hammer schlecht hin und macht n heiden Spaß, und wir alle lieben ihn und daddeln ihn auch lieber als BF2 selbst, auch wenn wa da in der 4on4 spielen!

[CuZ]

Hi Guys, Apologies for the English, Perhaps I should have pcp do the translations for me ;)
Some news from the OE2 team.

Following the re-launch of our website www.obsidianedge.net we are delighted to bring you the first of our monthly media releases: OE2 October Update (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=65&Itemid=51) which is also mirrored on Crytek’s Crymod (http://www.crymod.com/index.php?area=1&p=news&newsid=292) The release primarily focuses on where Obsidian Edge came from and how we are going about the new release. Also it features the first of our finished models, including an M67 Fragmentation Grenade, an M84 Stun Grenade, an Mk.23 Mod 0 sidearm and the centre piece for this release, the Leopard 2A6 Battle Tank, which absolutely took my breath away.

Just in case you missed them you can also click here for our Q&A sessions with
Crysis Online (http://crysis-online.com/Articles/crysis-online-and-obsidian-edge-2.php) & Evolution Gaming (http://www.evogamingsite.com/obsidian_edge_qa/)

Any and all feedback always welcome, either here or on our forums.
www.obsidianedge.net

Obsidian Edge 2 is one of two modifications selected by Crytek to receive access to the Crysis Pre-SDK and receive support from Crytek during development.

[pissdrunx1987]

extrem geiles update von dem polishing weevhils teem, die render der waffen und des panzers sind unglablich detailliert, bin schon sehr gespannt auf das nächste update :wink:

auf www.crymod.com findet ihr auch die komplette media

http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/m84finalrender2aw3.jpg
http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/m67finalrender2yk1.jpg
http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/mk23finalrender2vo2.jpg
http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/leopard2a6finalrender1mc0.jpg

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Jaaa die Jungs sind spitze,

hm ich frag mich, machen die so gute Texturen oder gibt es hohe Polygrenzen :P

[pissdrunx1987]

die polygongrenzen in crysis sind enorm hoch, zb, haben die fahrzeuge rund 65000 polygone, was man gut hier sehen kann:

http://www.dumpanimage.com/up/t2/20061004/exTekzYqYZ.jpg (http://ww1.pureupload.com/stfiles/561/931665_20060728_screen003.jpg)

genauso hat sich natürlich auch die texturgrösse deutlich verbessert, und in crysis wirst du keine 512 texturen mehr finden, da können wir uns alle auf was mächtig geniales gefasst machen :wink:

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oh mein gott und ich hab mich geplagt unser schönes speedbike auf 30k herunterzubringen... jz kann ichs wieder removen *freu * *hehe* ^^

coole sache,... omg ich freu mich schon so aufs SDK *hach*

[pissdrunx1987]

30k muss doch nicht zu wenig sein, wenn man gut moddeln kann, ausserdem kann man ja heute durch polybumb etc, noch ne menge mehr aus kleinen polygonzahlen machen, aber crytek will bei crysis halt einfach mal alles extrem haben 8)

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ja dass is klar, aber wenn ich bedenke dass das Ausgangsmodell gute 379k hatte ... ises schon ein gigantischer qualiverlust, und da kommen 60k doch wie gerufen ;)

weiß man auch schon über die Waffen bescheid? welche Polygrenzen da sind?


Polybump... nun ja... klar.. nur muss man das erst lernen :twisted: Ich kanns noch nicht ^^

[pissdrunx1987]

mmh, da hat man noch nichts zu gesagt, aber ich würde so für ne pistol 4k-5k schätzen, aufwendigere waffen halt mehr, aber wenn du ne mod machen willst, solltest du polybumb lernen, ist echt was richtig feines :wink:

so, nun aber langsam wieder OnTopic, dieser thread soll ja schliesslich um Obsidian Edge 2 handeln

[CuZ]

so, nun aber langsam wieder OnTopic, dieser thread soll ja schliesslich um Obsidian Edge 2 handeln 8)

The OE2 images are simple renders.
Wait to see them in game with Crytek shader

Web Translation,please be kind to me:

Die OE2 Bildnisse sind einfach leistet. Wartezeit, sie in Spiel mit Crytek shader zu sehen

[foofi]

so, nun aber langsam wieder OnTopic, dieser thread soll ja schliesslich um Obsidian Edge 2 handeln 8)

The OE2 images are simple renders.
Wait to see them in game with Crytek shader
hehe NICE!

We want to see more! Greetings to all the polishing weevils!

Crysis-HQ 8)

[CuZ]

Tnx Foofi :)

[warpspeed]

I plan to build a good SP Map. Maybe a MOD at later time. But as you said... time is a problem and to find others which can help/support you.

I can build good maps (I think ;)), import 3D Studio MAX models (static) and add extern textures to my maps BUT scripting and creating dynamic models (new monsters for example) is not my strengh.

In case that the Crysis editor is similar to the FarCry editor, I'll have more fun with maping than with playing :cool:. It was the same with FarCry ;).

HERE (http://gs.4thdimension.info/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=2) you can find two of my maps!

[Born_Brainless]

Leute ich denke wir dürfen uns in nächster Zeit auf großartiges Material von dem Mod freuen, habe diese comments auf Incrysis gefunden:

http://incrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=35313#p35313
http://incrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=35492#p35492

Besonders der zweite Post von Doc macht echt lust auf mehr, ich hoffe das Material wird wirklich in den nächsten Wochen veröffentlicht :)
http://incrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=35621#p35621

[Born_Brainless]

So Zweites großes Update
http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=
;)

[pissdrunx1987]

endlich ...

sieht doch schon recht fett aus, die render aus der ce1, aber hoffentlich verbessert sich noch die polyanzahl in der ce2, dass sieht noch recht arm aus, für crysis verhältnisse, aber daskommt sicher noch, die waffen und fahrzeug render waren ja auch schön detailliert, wenn sie dass beim environment auch hinkriegen, und die gametypes von der community gut angenommen werden, steht einem oft gespielten mod nichts mehr im wege.

auch cool zu hören, dass sie crysis beta testen, bin gespannt, wie der mp in der retail später laüft :)

nice update, keep up the good work

[Born_Brainless]

auch cool zu hören, dass sie crysis beta testen, bin gespannt, wie der mp in der retail später laüft :)


Ich denke es ist nur das SDK gemeint, nicht das Spiel selbst.

While it is a great honour to be selected to utilise the Crysis Pre-SDK, we also are effectively beta testing it for Crytek, so the going can often be slow.

[devilfish]

oe is einfach geil!in fc wars schon der hammer und crysis wird bestimmt noch besser.

[CuZ]

Correct guys, through our development we are beta testing the SDK/SB2/Engine, we are not officially testing the game (Crysis).

And yes, wait till you see these Environs in the CE2, thats where they really come to life 8)

[Born_Brainless]

And yes, wait till you see these Environs in the CE2, thats where they really come to life 8)

When will you approximately release this stuff :?:

Keep it up!
You are doing great work :wink:

[CuZ]

You mean the full release or new media images?

We are looking to release a couple of months after Crysis is launched.

We will be releasing more images as they become available, hopefully at 30 to 45 day intervals, along with more details on the new game modes.

I cant say for sure when we will be able to release the CE2 renders, but as soon as we can, trust me we wont be holding them back :P

Thanks for the praise, it means a lot to the guys to get feedback, bad feedback is great if its constructive, but we prefer good feedback! :lol:

[Born_Brainless]

I meant new media images.



We will be releasing more images as they become available, hopefully at 30 to 45 day intervals, along with more details on the new game modes.

I cant say for sure when we will be able to release the CE2 renders, but as soon as we can, trust me we wont be holding them back :P


That´s all i wanted to know, thanx :D

[Born_Brainless]

Und es gibt wieder ein paar neue Bilder, anscheinend gerendert in 3dsmax ;)

http://www.crysis-online.com/?id=142

[Born_Brainless]

auf www.crysisnews.de gibt es ein exklusives Interview mit den Entwicklern des Mod´s.

Teil 1 (ein zweiter wird vermutlich noch folgen)
http://www.crysisnews.de/artikel-detail,861,1,1.html

[pissdrunx1987]

schönes interview, danke für den link :)

[foofi]

WOW! Sehr ausführlich, da hat sich die "EA-Hoehlchen" aber viel Mühe gegeben! Weiter so! :)

[CuZ]

auf www.crysisnews.de gibt es ein exklusives Interview mit den Entwicklern des Mod´s.

Teil 1 (ein zweiter wird vermutlich noch folgen)
http://www.crysisnews.de/artikel-detail,861,1,1.html
LOL... You guys are too fast, since the interview is our first 1st in German I was just stopping by to let you know about it...
As always you already have the "scoop"

BTW For all our detail, EA-Hoehlchen had the job of translating back to German, so if you appreciate it, stop by www.crysisnews.de and let her know!

After you stop by www.obsidianedge.net of course... :lol:

So, Teil 2 samt exklusivem Render ist auch raus. Die original englische Version ist mit dabei. :wink:

[pissdrunx1987]

sehr nettes interview, danke dafür, der neue render ist auch nicht schlecht, bin mal gespannt auf erstes ingame material der mod, und vor allem auch, was die maps von manglord und konsorten betrifft :wink:

http://www.crysis-online.com/forum/index.php/topic,1234.0.html

slack-jaw, modeler von oe2 hat übrigens vor kurzem auch das team verlassen, schade zu hören, seine modelle waren immer erstklassig :?

[CuZ]

Ah PD, you want to see what Manglord is up to... :twisted:

There has already been a sneak preview of reference shots and concept models from one of his maps. If you know and love his work, take a look back at our Q&As and the two media releases... its obvious now I've mentioned it ;)

Also we just recruited another well know mapper from the FC community... :P
Ill be posting a team breakdown news post soon!

[pissdrunx1987]

http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Itemid=

oe2 januar update, ein schöner team überblick, einige infos zu dem neuen gametype und 3 neue bilder ganz unten ;)

http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/Jan_update_wip2.jpg (haben wir auch noch nicht in unserer gallery ;)

[foofi]

^^ aha, ein Grieche ist ja auch dabei :) "Csidiras" - xeretismata!

[CuZ]

:roll:
Always, you have the update before I can tell you about it! :lol: 8)
Hope you like it guys, as we say, more news from us very soon!

CuZ

[foofi]

Hi CuZ,
PDrunx is our specialist 8)

Tell your Team Member "Csidiras" greetings from me - i am a Greek guy too :)

[pissdrunx1987]

thx foofi ;)

and an really nice update cuz and oe2 team, your work looks prfessional as usal, i really like it...
and i´m really looking forward to your map designs, especially with that team!

@warp: bidde noch die bilder hinzufügen, 4 stück an der zahl, hab ich ja oben schon gepostet :wink:

[warpspeed]

@pissdrunx1987
Öhm... die Bilder sind doch schon zugefügt (in der Gallery und in der News (seit 20:39 Uhr)) :).

[pissdrunx1987]

ach du bist ein schatz ;)

xD, ne danke, gut, dass es pm gibt, sonst überliest man ja schnell mal was, zum dank kriegste auch nen banana-dance...

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/images/smilies/nana2.gif

[foofi]

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/3137/070228barnwiprz3.th.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=070228barnwiprz3.jpg) http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4678/070228otherwipqo5.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=070228otherwipqo5.jpg)
InCrysis hat ein neues komplettes Q&A:

The Polishing Weevils, makers of Obsidian Edge 2 – an officially supported Crysis mod have kindly answered some questions regarding the development of their mod, the Sandbox tool and their relationship with Crytek.

Also released are two new renders by Stefan Morrell.

From your updates, it appears that the overall development of OE2 is progressing well. While we don’t have a concrete release date for Crysis, is it still you intention to deliver OE2 a few months after its official release?

Absolutely!
One of our biggest regrets was that OE1 released so long after Far Cry was launched. As a result a whole generation of players had already moved on, mostly never to return. By releasing within a few months of Crysis, we hope to give some time for people to enjoy Crysis in all its glory, and then be ready for something a little different (OE2).

You’ve announced a few different game types - is there is particular focus on a single game type that you see being a sort of unique crown performer? (…much like Power Struggle in Crysis)

While there is a trend in the industry at the moment to have a defining game mode, you are, to a degree, putting all your eggs in one basket. We feel that since so many game types have binding elements, producing a strong core mechanic and branching into varied game types still seams to be a worthwhile investment.

Each of the new/revised game modes are unique, each will have their own appeal. Almost all of them are designed to be E-Sports friendly. If you are looking for a comparison, with power struggle, then I suppose that it would have to be All Out War, which we will cover in detail in the coming months, but it is essentially a large scale battle where the control of key areas will provide realistic benefits to the team, that will promote some intriguing strategies. We really cannot wait to play this mode ourselves!

Can you elaborate more on why OE2 is considered a "consequential" form of game play? Can you detail a particular scenario where this would be vividly existent?

Well, in one scenario, imagine squad of 5 where player A is asked by the squad leader to cover your right flank. That player decides that covering the flank is boring, he wants to climb the hill behind so he can snipe the enemy and rack up a mountain, if you will excuse the pun, of kills. The consequence of his decision is that his team’s flank is unprotected and their position is overrun without any warning by an attack from that side. The team loses the round, the players will suffer a global scoring penalty because of the defeat. We have had long and detailed discussions to see if we can find a way to individually penalize the person responsible, and we are trying to get a fair balance, which only extensive play testing can validate.

In the reverse scenario, a team mate is wounded to the extent that they cannot move from the cover point they are in. The teams are finely balanced, but the wounded player is actually one of your best men. Three choices exist: (1) Ignore the player; (2) Administer first-aid only (Medic); (3) Transport the player back to the Field Hospital for full recovery. Through your medic initially performing first aid and then returning the player to the field hospital, he can receive sufficient treatment to rejoin the game in a more effective manner. As a result of the medical treatment, you are able to bring your full team skills to bear and win an unlikely victory. The team, the medic and the wounded soldier will receive positive recognition for their team and individual successes.

What sort of support is Crytek providing? To what degree will Crytek influence and shape the overall feel of the mod?

Crytek are providing technical advice for the new engine and some PR support through the mirroring of our updates on Crymod. While our primary contact is Alexander Marschal, Crytek’s Community Manager, we also have access to their modelers, coders and map makers. We hope in the long run to receive more assistance from EA Games, so far our liaison with them has been limited to being featured on their German Crysis Community site following our interview with www.CrysisNews.de

During discussions with respect to receiving this exclusive access to the Pre-SDK, Crytek described their vision for the Crysis MP games, and asked whether we could synergistically dovetail in to provide alternatives to them. With Obsidian Edge 1 as an example of our work, and through our already well advance Design Document, we were able to demonstrate a clear road map for the direction that OE2 would take. We are pleased to say that Crytek appear to have agreed with our feeling that we ticked the right boxes!

Without disclosing anything specific, how are you finding the Pre-SDK compares to the CryEngine Sandbox 1? Has the transition been a smooth one?

So far, the transition is going smoothly, as we have mentioned in the past, Crytek have been providing us with new revisions of the SDK as and when they have new functionality. Regular users of SB1 should have no difficulty in learning to use SB2.

Is there anything you would recommend to those developing non official Crysis Mods without the Pre-SDK tool and other key fundamental technical understandings so as not to waste development time?

Yes, but unfortunately not just yet...
We are going to be releasing an interview we have worked on with Crytek in the run up to GDC; we hope that will provide some clear guidance to teams not in our privileged position.

You’ve had some difficulties in the past with changeovers in the staff. How challenging has it been to recruit and manage such a range of staff members with such diverse skill sets?

It’s been challenging on occasions!
The need for staff changeovers was unfortunate but unavoidable, On a team this size (25+) you will eventually run into conflicts that need to be resolved. While some people are no longer part of the team, we wish them well and thank them for their contributions towards making Obsidian Edge so keenly anticipated by the Crysis community.

The recruiting process is more labour intensive than we envisaged!
Like a sporting franchise manager, you can imagine us starting off with a few transfer targets that we wanted on the team, and happily we managed to get most of them, even if we had to wait a while for some that were busy on other projects. Then there was the sheer weight of public applications that needed screening initially for quality. We are very conscious of the unique position we are in and while the Non-Disclosure-Agreement (NDA) that each individual has to sign protects Crytek and their IPR, each applicant was interviewed on several occasions to ensure that they were likely to add to the team on both professional and personal levels.

Are there opportunities for someone wanting to get involved with the development of OE2?

Well, the actual design has been pretty solid for almost a year now, but obviously it will remain flexible until we have sufficiently play tested Obsidian Edge 2. At this point we are still recruiting experienced animators and weapons modelers (portfolio required). Following the release of Crysis we may expand our team for closed beta testing ahead of public release.

Some Mods have become hugely popular due to their intuitive game play and mass market appeal. What sort of strategy are you taking to ensure that OE2 receives the true appreciation and fame that it deserves?

There has been a huge attention to detail applied at all stages of the design, residing on the Cryengine2, an amazing platform, Obsidian Edge 2 will be a unique game that satisfies the growing expectations of the modern gamer.

We know we are going to produce a game that will have long lasting appeal for us, and hopefully for the fans we have picked up along the way. Another aspect of our strategy is the aforementioned timing of the release. Where OE1 had about 100,000 downloads, we anticipate five to ten times as many downloads for OE2, which we hope will result in a much larger community of players. Will we achieve that critical mass that sees a game make the transition from the numbers that play Far Cry to the numbers that play BF2? We certainly hope so, and we are doing our best to get as much public recognition for Obsidian Edge 2 as possible ahead of the release. One area we have struggled in so far is catching the eye of the gaming press. We hope that as we release more details, and with a little help from our friends we will make it impossible for them to ignore us any longer.

Lastly, is there anything additional that you think may be of value to the wider audience out there?

Yes. Talk to us!
You know where to find us; www.ObsidianEdge.net or if you post in a thread that we have on your regular boards we will respond. While we have a vision and a design in place, we have and will continue to listen to the feedback we get from sites like inCrysis. As an example, we have developed the Defiance game type in direct response to public feedback; as little as 4 months ago, it wasn’t in our list of game modes. We like to hear what people are thinking!

Thanks for the opportunity to talk to the inCrysis community Matthew!

Kind Regards

The Polishing Weevils

Quelle: http://incrysis.com/crysis/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274

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Deutsche Version auf http://www.crysisnews.de/news-artikel,19828,1.html

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Und wieder ein äußerst interessantes Q/A mit OE2 und Crytek

auf deutsch: http://www.crysisnews.de/news-artikel,19879,1.html**edit** Die deutsche Version ist so viel ich gesehen habe noch nicht ganz fertig gestellt**/edit**

und das Original http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid=48

[pissdrunx1987]

danke für den link, waren doch noch neue bilder dabei, hier die links zur neuen, eigendlich echt fetten sandbox screens ;) :

http://www.obsidianedge.net/OE2/crytek_interview/DSC_4306.JPG
http://www.obsidianedge.net/OE2/crytek_interview/Terrain_Layer.jpg
http://www.obsidianedge.net/OE2/crytek_interview/Time_of_Day.jpg
http://www.obsidianedge.net/OE2/crytek_interview/Facial_Editor.jpg
http://www.obsidianedge.net/OE2/crytek_interview/FG_Example.jpg

8)

[Born_Brainless]

Verdammt interessantes Q&A :!:

Falls der Plan von Crytek aufgeht wird die crytek Modding Community förmlich explodieren.

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jop... alleine durch das nur auf English umstellen ist schon mal gut.. ich meine dann ist nicht alles so unübersichtlich auf ihrer seite.. :)

[Mykill_Myers]

Verdammt interessantes Q&A :!:

Falls der Plan von Crytek aufgeht wird die crytek Modding Community förmlich explodieren.

das liegt auch daran,dass nun Crytek bekannt und erfahrener sind!


Im Zeichen eines Interviews der polnischen Kollegen von ObsidianEdge.net mit den Mannen von Crytek, sind nun vier neue Screenshots des Crysis Sandbox 2-Editors aufgetaucht. Des Weiteren gibt es in dem Interview neue Details zur CryEngine 2. Der Edelshooter Crysis wird zurzeit auf Basis der begehrten Engine entwickelt.
quelle pcgames

hehe Polishing Weevils = polnische Kollegen,laut pcgames english translator ja :P
Current Team: 28 members.

Nationalities:
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Great Britain: 6
Germany: 5
Netherlands: 2
Sweden: 2
Greece: 1
Israel: 1
New Zealand: 1

[foofi]

oh, da sieht man, dass man zum Redakteur kein Abitur braucht... Man hat das Wort "polishing" in polnisch umgewandelt...

Tja, denkt dran: Durch den Kauf der PCGames bezahlt ihr solchen Leuten diese Leistung...!

[CuZ]

OMG... my account somehow got locked out and I couldnt get back in till today! Very frustrating :evil: :cry:

Glad u like the interviews and hopefully you can put the details to good use yourselves...
Yep, we are the Polishing Weevils, no Poles... yet... :) We do have many Polish speakers visit our site though!

Something I meant to post earlier... Some OE2 bananas to accompany your dance PD ;)

http://home.xtra.co.nz/hosts/polycount3d/OESIG.jpg

Once again a huge thanks to Nathalie from www.crysisnews.de our German Translator :P

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Hey CuZ, Just write to Warpspeed or foofie if you have problems with your account.

I often have problems too,... but I think it's that nayty IE 7 ^^

Just nice Bananas ^^

[foofi]

OMG... my account somehow got locked out and I couldnt get back in till today! Very frustrating :evil: :cry:
hi CuZ - i think its a Browser Problem :( iam using Firefox without Problems...

[CuZ]

Dunno Foofi, I tried IE and FF, and couldnt log in... :?
So I used the Password rest system, always got an activation code, always said it had mailed a new Password, but I never recieved the password...

Then last week all of a sudden it worked when i tried again :D

[foofi]

try to use this link for logg-in -> http://crysis.4thdimension.info/index.php

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just a tip

if you have logged in sucessfully once,go onto your account page

http://crysis.4thdimension.info/modules.php?name=Your_Account

and save it in your favourites... then you will never have any problems, you just descibed the whole poblems i had a few months ago

[foofi]

^^ hm... now i think its a server problem with the IP Range...

[Born_Brainless]

Uns erwartet wohl in den nächsten Tagen ein weiteres Update zu OE2 :)
http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=117

Für die, die des englischen nicht mächtig sind
http://crysisnews.de/news-artikel,21358,1.html

Man darf gespannt sein

[pissdrunx1987]

danke für die links borni.

die news ist echt gut geschrieben, bins chon gespannt aufs update, amcht lust auf mehr, dabei haben sie ja noch nichts gezeigt 8)

[CuZ]

He heh...
Almost there guys, update will be released in a few more days...
We hope you will like what we reveal...

[CuZ]

Hi all,

Our May update has been released and includes a world exclusive; the first public view of our in game screen shots with the CryEngine2....

This one is only concept art, but it gives a flavour for the images you can find on our site www.ObsidianEdge.net

http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/display/concept_jungle_01d752.jpg.jpg (www.obsidianedge.net)

Comments as always are appreciated

[Born_Brainless]

What an update, very nice :)
I like these three Screens most:
http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/screencapture_Barn_01z385.jpg
http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/screencapture_jungle_02a233.jpg (it looks so real 8O )
http://www.obsidianedge.net/images/rsgallery/original/screencapture_consulate_02h832.jpg


Like most of you, I have seen all of the videos and thought I knew what I was going to be experiencing. I was wrong. Everything you've seen so far cannot prepare you for the feel of being in this game. You think you know what it's going to feel like...you're wrong. It's overwhelming...I was literally stunned. It does not feel like any game ever made. Watching one player cap a sniper and then couldn't find the weapon in the underbrush...unbelievable.

Well, that really makes me impatient ^^

[warpspeed]

Topic Fix.

[foofi]

Zu OE gibts ein Update, habe grad ne Mail von Crytk erhalten, werde Material uploaden und dazu ne News schreiben.

[Black-Hawk]

Wow sieht klasse aus 8)

[warpspeed]

8O 8O Sieht ja Hammer fett aus :D :!:

Würde mich mal interessieren, ob das DX9 oder DX10 Screens sind :?:

[foofi]

das frage ich grad mal nach!

[CuZ]

These are only DX9...

We cant let you see everything too soon ;)

Thanks for the good comments guys, it means a lot to the team!

[foofi]

Wow NICE!!!!!!!!!!!

[warpspeed]

@CuZ
Can't wait to see them in DX10 :cool:. REALLY GOOD screens :!:

[CuZ]

Thanks guys, like Soroc said, we have had permanent silly grins on our faces lately! :lol:

[Born_Brainless]

These are only DX9...

I can't believe that this is dx9 :D (how awesome will this look in dx10? 8O)
http://crysis.4thdimension.info/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimagepopup&pid=1048&fullsize=1

As said before, very nice update, i am waiting for an ingame trailer :P

[Snipermaik]

These are only DX9...

I can't believe that this is dx9 :D (how awesome will this look in dx10? 8O)
http://crysis.4thdimension.info/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimagepopup&pid=1048&fullsize=1

As said before, very nice update, i am waiting for an ingame trailer :P

Allein schon anhand dieses Screenshot oben kann man doch schon sehr gut sehen, dass die vorherigen Vergleichsvideos "DX9_DX10 Hunter" und "DX9_DX10 Dschungelkampf" Verarschung sind.
Oder was meint ihr?

[Mykill_Myers]

Mike wenn du wissen möchtest was wir dazu meinen und wieso wir es so meinen,schau dir diesen Thread an Dx9 vs Dx10 (http://www.crysis-hq.de/)
und lasst bitte dieses 1 jahr alte Video endlich mal ausser acht.



btt:
Also ,es kann doch nichts besseres für uns geben,als kurz nach Crysis release,so eine Bomben Mod.
Danke sehr

[foofi]

Die Screens sind alle sehr sexy - auch wenn man kein Crysis mögen sollte, sind solche Modifikationen auch ein Grund sich Crysis zuzulegen!

[Wesker]

die screens zeigen eindrucksvoll was man mit der cryengine2 noch so machen kann ausser jungel levels! das dürfte bestimmt viele leute ansprechen, die mit palmen nix am hut haben wollen!

[TIEfighter]

Ich kann kaum glauben, dass es "nur" eine Mod ist ^^

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Yeah, you do really an excellent job :) I like it ;) Just go on mapping :P

[Born_Brainless]

Crysis Online hat ein paar neue Renderbilder (sind nicht aus der CE2)
http://crysis-online.com/?id=316

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Saw the rendering farm house a few days ago in Jericho,... And I just can say, i like your model more then that one :D

[CuZ]

Hi Guys,
Summer media update is now available on www.ObsidianEdge.net (http://www.ObsidianEdge.net)
It includes a 46MB Download of hi res copies of the screenshots in the article

[Mykill_Myers]

1.Habe ich beim release oder kurz nach release geschrieben(hier halte ich mir natürlich den Zeitraum offen :P)?
2.Die Jungs wurden nicht umsonst ausgewählt.Haben ein Team aus fast 30 erfahrenen Sandbox moddern!Die arbeiten schon im Profi Niveau!Schau dir doch mal ihre 3D artists und coder an!
3.Sie waren die ersten ,die den Pre-SDK bekommen haben!
4.Wir wissen doch garnicht wie weit sie schon sind?
5.Sind doch auch ein paar Ingame shots dabei!

[CuZ]

Im struggling with the translations there, but yes, we will release shortly after Crysis (60-90 Days)

We have a track record from OE1 and the butchering of Far Cry in patch 1.4 ;)

We were the 1st independent team to be selected by Crytek for access to the Crysis PreSDK.

Our progress is dictated by the functionallity of the builds we receive from Crytek... We are not in a position to show in game footage yet, but as MikeM says, there are in engine screen caps.

Hope that helps, and since its over the page, for those wondering, the Summer update was released today!

www.ObsidianEdge.net

[warpspeed]

@CuZ
I'll (or maybe foofi if he is faster) post a News when I'm at home (in 2 hours). BTW: Thanks for the information!

EDIT: News & Media files are Online now :).

@Deutsche/Germans
Versucht doch bitte in Englisch zu schreiben (in diesem Beitrag) soweit ihr das könnt. Das CuZ auch versteht was wir schreiben.

[megaman]

That is simply ingenious, many thanks for the information.
It´s great, that you are finished the mod in only 60-90 days after release.

I hope that you have many pics from directx 10 for us;-)

I´m very strained.

[CuZ]

Danke Warpspeed!

Megaman, all of these shots are still only rendered in DX9, but when the time it right we will unwrap DX10 ones :razz:

[Ziel-Scheibe]

... all of these shots are still only rendered in DX9...

really nice to read :-D CRYTEK itself is primary using DX9 in all demos

... btw. how many % of the gamers may use vista before SP1 ;-)

[foofi]

one more time bombastic screenshots...!

very good work guys!

[CuZ]

Thanks guys!

Yeah, Im not getting Vista myself till after SP1...
@Foofi, notice we made sure we got another Greek guy just for you :razz:

[CuZ]

Hi Guys,
As you may have seen from our home page, we are back in production again after our Crytek enforced hibernation. The delay has cost us in the availability of our Level designers and modellers/texture artists though.

If anyone at Crysis-HQ is interested in filling these roles, please get in touch on our website www.Obsidianedge.net (http://www.Obsidianedge.net)

Look out for some exciting news in the coming weeks 8-)

[pilzbefall]

Great news! I hope your mod will be comparable to Project Reality BF2-Mod.

[foofi]

Hello CuZ - good luck for the Team, i hope to see your Modification soon.

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@Admin, das wäre ne News wert. Es gibt hier ne menge Leute, die Modtechnisch was drauf haben.

@alle Modder - Die polishing weevils haben was drauf. Nutzt diese Chance - ein Versuch kostet nix - nur der skill zählt.

[Born_Brainless]

4 neue WIP Bilder
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showpost.php?p=5102439&postcount=163
http://www.incrysis.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=652

[Loco]

sieht verdammt gut und professionel aus!

Weiss man ungefähr wann man mit der Mod rechnen kann?

[Baggibox]

Alter Schwede, wie hast du das alles gemacht ?:grin:

Das ist mit Aurora, einer der besten Mods die ich bis jetzt gesehen habe !!

[Willy]

olé, die Mod lebt! Sichtbar! Sehr gut sieht das aus, wie gewohnt...seit damals...irgendwann...
Es gab schon gute Gründe, dass sie das Pre-SDK erhalten haben...hoffentlich kommen sie jetzt wieder voll in Fahrt.
Auf, ihr Pros, meldet euch bei ihnen und helft, die Mod schnell fertig zu stellen:cool:

Äääähh....olé, the mod has returned! Looks very good, just as good as we were used to it... years ago...
I hope the mod team has regained full energy and perhaps full modding speed;-)
Come on, skilled level designers of Crysis-HQ: Help this team to try and finish their project as soon as possible: I want to play:cool:

[Chrjs]

Klasse Bilder.
Das letzte auf der ersten Seite gefällt mir besonders.
Da kommt so eine schöne Mafiaatmosphäre auf8-)

Great pictures.
The last one at the first site is my favourite.
There are a nice mafiaambience.

[AndyIII]

genial!

*10zeichen*^^

[TheMegaMaster]

Wow i really love this mod! :shock:

[CuZ]

Hey guys glad you liked them...
These damn leaks are killing my update plans though!:cry: lol

We are at least a few months from release.
More news on our site in the near future.:-D

[alex9.3]

lol thats very nice;). Better than gta4 :)

[foofi]

Hey guys glad you liked them...
These damn leaks are killing my update plans though!:cry: lol

We are at least a few months from release.
More news on our site in the near future.:-D

Hi CuZ,
tell us more about your Team. Do you have found some new guys? How is the work going? Do you have some more nice screens for us?

[ZaCXeeD]

WTF!!!!!!!!

man man man^^

Das sind mal bilder^^

schon nachgedacht GTA4 auf ne CryEngine 2 zu bringen?^^

[Spay]

Das ist einfach nur der Hammer die Häuser sind aber bestimmt mit 3dsmax oder so erstellt da mann es mit dem Solid nicht so erstellen kann oder etwa doch ?

[CuZ]

Das ist einfach nur der Hammer die Häuser sind aber bestimmt mit 3dsmax oder so erstellt da mann es mit dem Solid nicht so erstellen kann oder etwa doch ?
Someone has to help me with a translation here, you all know my German skills are only 1336 :razz:

The Buildings are modelled in 3DSMAX, but the screens shown are in Cryengine2. Not sure if that answered the question?

@Foofi: Our original plan for relaunch was to run silent and deep until we had the content we wanted to relaunch the mod on a larger scale. Unfortunately the fact that people were still watching Stefans CG thread shot that idea down!
We do have some new recruits, some very exciting ones at that, but we are still looking for Level Designers and will always welcome applications from quality modellers and texture artists.

[pilzbefall]

wat bin ich froh, daß die weiter machen. Die Mod ist wegen dem Realismus, den die sich vorgenommen haben, mein großer Favorit. Ich wünsch mir ja eigentlich nur n Grafikupdate der BF2-Reality-Mod. Dann fehlt nur noch Realismus + Vietnamsetting.

[Pleezefragme]

Someone has to help me with a translation here, you all know my German skills are only 1336 :razz:

The Buildings are modelled in 3DSMAX, but the screens shown are in Cryengine2. Not sure if that answered the question?

@Foofi: Our original plan for relaunch was to run silent and deep until we had the content we wanted to relaunch the mod on a larger scale. Unfortunately the fact that people were still watching Stefans CG thread shot that idea down!
We do have some new recruits, some very exciting ones at that, but we are still looking for Level Designers and will always welcome applications from quality modellers and texture artists.


almost right..

Translation:
It looks awesome!The Buildings are made with 3dMax i guess, or ist possible tho make such buildings with the solid tool?...

so you see you where close^^

i really love the wip screens of your mod!!!! looks great so far...maybe you can tell us some about the story or when it will be finished? well no date just a month or a year^^...

[LKrieger]

Die Bilder sehen ja unglaublich aus - is ja der Hammer!

Wie weit ist die MOD?

Mfg LKrieger

[TheMegaMaster]

Leute könnt ihr hier bitte Englisch schreiben? Deutsch kann er nicht verstehen ;).

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Please (try to) talk english in this thread, CuZ cant speak or understand german ;).

[sic]

Im really impressed, those screens awe me! I hope this mods gonna be finished as soon as possible, this is a dream comin true dude. ive always thought about a setting in a town, and u guys are about to make it perfect!
keep it up, superb work

[M3nTo5]

Looks pretty awesome, hopefully the gameplay will be good ;)

[nerdgeek]

w00000000000000000000t *great* love it!! =) keep on the good work and release a beta xD

[foofi]

@CuZ

Wow, this are very nice Screens - the atmoshere is a like "Condemned - Criminal Origin" or "Project Origin" very nice Work. I hope to see one map.
Please, can you release one beta "Map" without AI - only to show the people the performance and give us a little show of your Baby?

[CuZ]

Leute könnt ihr hier bitte Englisch schreiben? Deutsch kann er nicht verstehen ;).

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Please (try to) talk english in this thread, CuZ cant speak or understand german ;).
Zwei Bier Biter... Danke
^ one for me......... ......and another one for me ^ :p
Ich liebe kartoffle...?
Okay enough, I dont want to burn myself out... :-D


almost right..

Translation:
It looks awesome!The Buildings are made with 3dMax i guess, or ist possible tho make such buildings with the solid tool?...
so you see you where close^^

8-)
Not sure; when you say solid tool, do you mean SB2 in engine modeller?
At the end of the day, all a model is is the frame and the texture, so if a modlling tool supports this then yes.
Most modellers tend to prefer a dedicated tool and they have their own preferences.
Our guys use a combination of tools, Pros like Stefan us 3ds Max, others use Maya, Zbrush, Vray etc and those who cant afford to buy use the XSI tool.

Hope thats the full answer this time?

@Foofi and all, thanks for the praise again. Please be patient. :)
These scenes are from a multiplayer map. Our Single player will not start development now until we release MP.

When will we relase: 2008 (Sorry cant be more specific yet.)
Current status: Generating Alpha build.
As you may have seen here (http://www.crymod.com/thread.php?postid=234563#post234563)and here (http://www.obsidianedge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1525) we are recruiting Beta testers and already have a firm commitment from one German based Crysis Clan http://devilfish.de.ohost.de/ilch/include/images/usergallery/img_10.gif (http://www.tag-clan.de/)who are long term supporters of OE...

[pilzbefall]

your mod is almost the only one i am really interested in! I hope the multiplayer part is geared to the Project Reality Mod (Battlefield 2) a little bit. Great work!

[randfee]

looks awesome. The ability to turn a scene into a totally atmosphere using different lighting really helps I guess... :)

Are all or at least some of these buildings hollow so one can actually enter them and snipe out the windows? That would make it even more attractive.

regards
Randfee

[Haha7]

@CuZ: hmm if i press the 2nd forum link, my Avira AntiVir detects some kind of trojan or st. Dunno, maybe a Bug, but it happens everityme i press the link^^

@Topic: Wow, that mod's gonna rock :)

[CuZ]

@CuZ: hmm if i press the 2nd forum link, my Avira AntiVir detects some kind of trojan or st. Dunno, maybe a Bug, but it happens everityme i press the link^^

@Topic: Wow, that mod's gonna rock :)

I am afraid that we had some unwanted visitors over the weekend...:-(

Site will be back online as soon as we can tidy up the mess :roll:

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New site is online :)

http://www.obsidianedge.net/


pure cool :D

[Loco]

sexy website. can't wait for the release!
keep it up guys!

[Chrjs]

Are there any new screenshot updates ?:-)
How is the progress going on?

[CuZ]

Are there any new screenshot updates ?:-)
How is the progress going on?

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the delay in replying, we have been very busy behind the scenes! While we are not releasing new media right now, there will be some very soon...

We have recently posted an announcement on our site regarding our Beta test plans (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=118&Itemid=171) and are now welcoming applications (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_contact&catid=25&Itemid=201) to take part, please drop by and if you are interested in helping the Weevils polish the mod please let us know.

Also as always seems to be the case we are still recruiting 3D artsists.
If you are a 3D modeller, who can texture their own work, or some who specialises in texturing again we would love to hear (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_contact&catid=25&Itemid=201) from you.

Cheers

CuZ

[warpspeed]

Introduction
Obsidian Edge 2 is a multi-player total conversion modification for Crysis, but most probably Crysis Wars, and it is developed by the Polishing Weevils Development team. It is a tactical shooter focused on realism and a strong emphasis has been placed on teamwork.

Obsidian Edge 2 goes Alpha
The OE2 team has currently entered the internal alpha stage and has laid out plans for their future beta releases as well. As of right now, their plan is to conduct phased beta testing, when the time is right. Each trailing patch will contain additional new content, allowing us to release once the core game is ready to be played. The plan looks something like this:
Internal Alpha - Team only; iron out the major bugs
Closed Beta - Invitation only; Iron out minor bugs and game play issues
Open Beta - Hopefully focused more on game play though I am sure some bugs will slip through.
Release - Monitor for bugs
Patch - Fix bugs and release additional content, will require additional beta test
Where do you, the gaming community fit in?
There is actually a lot you, the public can do to help move Obsidian Edge along. They will of course need beta testers when the time comes, but please understand that what they really need are real, high quality testers, especially at first. they will be looking for people that have previous beta testing experience and who they will be able to get solid feedback from. Beta tester applications can be found here. (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=4&Itemid=201) For instance, right now one of the very active threads in the Dev. section of the forums is how to best implement the role of medic into the game. They would like to gather as many suggestions and hear from as many community members as possible. You can visit that thread here (http://www.obsidianedge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1633) and post your feedback.

Final Note
As always the OE2 team are aggresively seeking skilled, driven, and dedicated individuals to join our close knit team. If you have skills in 3d modeling/texturing and/or Level Design please feel free to apply here. (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=2&Itemid=201)


Related Links
Full Article: Obsidian Edge 2 October Update (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=118&Itemid=171)
Q&A Application: Application: Beta Tester (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=4&Itemid=201)
Feedback on medic class: How should the medic role work? (http://www.obsidianedge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1633) Quelle: CryMod.com (http://crymod.com/thread.php?threadid=38323)

[Dusel]

Lebt die mod noch? :/

[Willy]

Ich denke schon. Gehe jedenfalls stark davon aus.

Wenn das Team noch aktiv ist, macht es wohl gerade einen Closed Beta Test.

http://crymod.com/thread.php?postid=386455#post386455

[ZaCXeeD]

am besten mal auf der homepage schauen...ich war aber letztens drauf und denk schon, dass der mod noch läuft

[Willy]

Ja, und da hat der letzte Developer vor etwas mehr als einer Woche gepostet. Also werden sie wohl noch aktiv sein.

[pilzbefall]

ich bin da (leider!) etwas skeptisch. Es wäre doch ne Kleinigkeit für die, regelmäßig Bildmaterial zu veröffentlichen aus Maps etc. So gaarnix seit Monaten ist doch ein schlechtes Zeichen. Wäre sehr schade, wenn die kein Bock mehr hätten. OE2 war eigentlich mein Favorit.

[foofi]

Lebt die mod noch? :/

na klar! Die leben noch ;-)

[Willy]

Lebt die mod noch? :/

Definitiv ja.


ohh without a doubt it will be out in 2009. Heck I wouldnt be surprised if a public beta was in Q1

Quelle (http://www.obsidianedge.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1692)

[Willy]

Obsidian Edge 2 - Februar-Update
Despite being one of the best known modifications for CryEngine™2, one of the most frequent questions we get asked is "What is Obsidian Edge?"

Here we lay out the core concepts behind the game.

Obsidian Edge (OE) is a total conversion modification for Crysis.
Combat takes place between western military forces and paramilitary groups across several locations.

Squad based team play drives the core mechanic to focus on real life combat consequences. Weapon damage is true to life and your tactical decisions will affect your teams success.
OE strives to make you consider the consequences of each of your actions, your priorities are completing the objective by teamwork and to avoid being taken down by the enemy.

Make the wrong choices and the consequences may be disastrous, the world of Obsidian Edge is harsh and unforgiving...

MAIN FEATURES:

A multiplayer FPS with a health Edge of added realism

- Tactical planning and equipment selections
- Realistic player movement and actions
- Innovative Damage Spin
- Realistic health model
- All Comers Challenge; a ground breaking twist on the Hardcore mode

Conflict on a global scale

- Several theatres of combat, from urban USA and arid Middle Eastern Villages to the verdant forests of
Northern Europe
- 7 modes of play: Free For All, Team Elimination, Team Elimination Co-op (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103&Itemid=174), Enemy Territory (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86&Itemid=174), Defiance (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=91&Itemid=174),
Tactical Strike (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=112&Itemid=174), All out War (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=174)
- Supports 4-32 Players
- Dynamic Map resizing to suit mode and player numbers

Weapons and Vehicles

- Huge array of weaponry with dynamic customisations
- Vehicles for Air Land and Sea insertion

Clan and Esports friendly

- Comprehensive, intuitive integrated server configuration package
- Designed with Esports in mind, the flexibility and scalability of the server configuration tool will cater for all
types of gamers, from zero to unlimited respawns fun play

Quelle (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=119&Itemid=174)

[ZaCXeeD]

Wow echt sehr nettes Update....

vorallem der MP Teil interessiert mich wie die das alles einbinden wollen, sprich das des dann so richtig funzt...^^

ich sehs schon, am Ende kann es dann keiner spielen, weil so viel Leistung für das Health System gebraucht wird xD

ne Spaß...

mal schauen was für Levels und so kommen werden :-D bestimmt solche netten "Gassen" Fights wie bei CS (hab es damals wie WoW gezockt xD....jetzt nimmer :D bzw. zock es gar nicht mehr)

[pilzbefall]

großes Newsupdate: http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=171

sie scheinen aus den Puschen zu kommen! Ganz unten gibts Soundsamples von Waffen & Ambient....grandios!

[Roberi]

Öffentliche Beta im Juni. Na hoffentlich schaffen die das einzuhalten. Es wäre grandios :D

[ZaCXeeD]

Wow echt geiles Update...bin schon echt gespannt drauf :D

Die Bilder sehen klasse und joa^^

Beta ab JUNI^^

[pilzbefall]

Für OE2 kauf´ ich mir glatt noch Warhead.

[CuZ]

Hey guys, sorry not been around for a while.

Glad that you seem to like what you see in the update.
June is of course dependant on us hitting targets in April and May, but if it does slip, it will be apparent to all 8)

[Roberi]

Hey guys, sorry not been around for a while.

Glad that you seem to like what you see in the update.
June is of course dependant on us hitting targets in April and May, but if it does slip, it will be apparent to all 8)

I hope we meet each other on the obsidian egde battlefield soon ;)

Nice update so far.

[Pat21]

Hier mal das Update von Crymod:




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Today we have a long awaited update from the Polishing Weevils Pre-SDK Mod Team (http://www.crymod.com/moddbslist.php?id=66) regarding their Multiplayer Total Conversion Modification entitled Obsidian Edge 2. In this update many aspects of the modification are covered including: The move to Crysis Wars, Alpha testing, Release plans, Recruitment, and most importantly media. For more information or to leave the team feedback please be sure to visit their website located at www.obsidianedge.net


Move to Crysis Wars
Late last year we took a poll of the active team members, it was unanimous, we should switch to the Crysis Wars version of the SDK once it was released. The reasons were straight forward:

Better optimised engine
A larger player base than Crysis
Help promote the Crysis Wars community


Completed Features In Code
On a coding front prior to the release of the Crysis Wars SDK release, 80% of the core Obsidian Edge features are now coded. We are currently in the process of porting over this code and do not forsee any problems in doing so. Along with the confirmed features we can also confirm that two new gamemodes are coded and are in beta testing; Team Elimination and Enemy Territory game types. These gametype F.A.Q.'s can be found on our website, www.obsidianedge.net The complete features list currently includes:

Improved Night Vision
Enhanced binocular effects
Damage Spin
Damage model - bullet hits and health levels
Random Team Spawn locations
Player Classes
Team max deaths / Individual max deaths (either team or individual can be active, not both)
Revised Scoreboard
Player movement (speed, stamina, etc.)
Tactical Reloads
Team locking
Lockdown
First person spectator
Command map (viewable only)
Colored stance/health indicator
Team kill kick
Weapon customization (feature in Crysis)
Map downloads (feature in Warhead)
Map Cycle / Map Repeat (feature in Crysis)


Recruitment Drive
Our current active roster is as follows:

Coding
Soroc, James-Ryan
Modelling
Suli, Stefan, Prozac, Sideshowbob, Pumbaa, Faraz, Spacehoshi
Animation
Gizmo
Level Design
Osok, Snypr, Beloved Monster
Sounds and Music
StringedEvil, Dimitris
QA
CuZ, Bamboo, Jarhead

While at first glance it might appear that we still have a large team, but we are still desperately short in the following areas:

Texture artists
We still have a huge backlog of weapons and vehicles that require texturing
Character Artists
We currently have one character model and need different models for the competing factions and for the different classes within those units.
Animators and Riggers
While Gizmo has made a stunning start on the team, he needs all the help we can get!
3D modellers Environments, Weapons and Vehicles
You name it we still need it modelled, if you are professional, committed and your work is of the highest calibre, then we have a place on the team for you, all that we ask is that you be able to texture your own work.
2D Artists
We have revised 'work in progress' in game menus and HUDs, but what we really need is a talented 2D artist to give them that professional finish.
Web Designer
Think you can refresh the sites image? Then let us know!

If you think you can help us out in any of the areas highlighted, please get in touch via the Join the Team (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=2&Itemid=201) application page!!


In-Engine Character
We have recently acquired a new team member by the name of Gizmo who is a very talented character and weapon modeller. Below are a couple screenshots of the work in progress character and it's work in progress texture.



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Work In Progress Level Hunted
A level brifely featured in this update is the map entitled Hunted being created by team member Beloved Monster. This map will take advantage of the vegetation CryEngine2 beautifully displays. This map will be set where a farm meets a forest and should provide intense gameplay over rolling hills and thick woodlands. Below we have a couple screenshots showing a small scene for Hunted showcasing a barn hut modelled and textured by team member Spacehoshi.



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Work In Progress Level Dunes
One of the main focuses of this update is the map entitled Dunes and is being created by myself, Osok, and is a level placed in the middle eastern envrionment. The difference from most levels desert levels is that Dunes is a merchant's town in the middle of the desert, not a large city. This town is where travellers stop for rest, water, and the ability to trade and purchase goods. The goal of this level is to provide players with close combat battles along with the ability to use multiple story huts and buildings to give the more stealthy players a way to control the town. Below we will show you concept art first followed by some work in progress models and a couple in-engine screenshots.

Concept Art
The concept art on display has been created by forum and team member SideShowBob. He is currently working closely with me on providing the proper ambient atmosphere for this desert town.



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Mayor's Mansion
In most small town's there is usually one man or woman who has power, fame, and riches over everyone else in the town. This particular mayor has all of those things and is more than willing to show off what he has. Below are some screenshots with some glimpses of the mayor's mansion and his luxurious decor in his bathroom although it has been weathered down since the battle over the city has begun. This mansion and props are being done by team member Pumba.



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Work In Progress Models
Below we will be detailing some work in progress models currently being created by myself, Osok and SideShowBob. First off are a couple of props being created by myself, Osok. Followed after those are building models currently being done by SideShowBob.



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Release Plans
We are switching to a phased release approach. What does that mean? Well in the first instance it means that the intitial release, while containing all core OE features, will only ship with two gameplay modes and 3 maps.

Modes
Team Elimination and Enemy Territory
Maps
Arsenal (US Urban), Dunes (ME Town), Hunted (Scandinavian Forest/Farm)
Other modes and maps will be added through later releases

We have also determined a timeline for our releases which can be read below. These dates are our goals. Obviously they are subject to change based on progress.

Timeline
Closed Alpha
ETA Mid April
Closed Beta
ETA Early May
Public Beta
ETA June


Update to News Postings
This marks a change in our update style, in that it will be the last for now of the large news posts. In the future you will see more of the Devs posting regular blogs on their individual progress and activities; the idea is to keep you as informed as possible going forwards, so you will see news updates at almost the same time the Dev team does! Thank you for reading our large update today and we hope we have re-sparked your interest in our total conversion modifiction and we look forward to bringing you the tactical experience you have always wanted! Please be sure to join our forums at www.obsidianedge.net and give us all of your feedback and suggestions. Lastly, team member Prozac has created a wallpaper for you to enjoy.



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Related Links
- Website: www.obsidianedge.net
- Join The Team: Join the Team! (http://www.obsidianedge.net/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=2&Itemid=201)

- Brandon "Osok" Bredda
Quelle: http://www.crymod.com/thread.php?threadid=45931
Ich finde diese Mod einfach beeindruckend. Freue mich schon richtig darauf. ;)

[pilzbefall]

hoffentlich wirds Levels in diesem Stil geben (eines der ersten Bilder von OE2)
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[Roberi]

http://www.obsidianedge.net/

Mod ist seit Anfang des Jahres wohl tot :-(

[LKrieger]

Boa ne oder! Das is wirklich ärgerlich. Das war auch ne Mod die mir wirklichg gefallen hat:x.
Tjo was soll man noch sagen... :sad:

MFG LK

[matt1974]

Sehr, sehr schade, da stirbt mal wieder etwas ganz grosses. Hätten ja wenigstens die Archivements rausgeben können, die schöne Arbeit. Andere Frage, was ist denn aus Petrowgrad geworden. (bin jetzt nur zu Faul zu suchen;-) )

[Cephei]

Frage mich sowieso wesshalb sie nicht wenigstens das ein oder andere Objekt/Map fetzen releasen. :/

[randfee]

Frage mich sowieso wesshalb sie nicht wenigstens das ein oder andere Objekt/Map fetzen releasen. :/

weil 90% dieser Projekte nur heiße Luft sind.... ?! :shock: Sehr ambitioniert von der Idee aber wild zusammengesetzte Teams mit Leuten die KEINE (!) Ahnung haben, wieviel Arbeit das macht, daher glaube ich auch nichts, was diese "MOD-Teams" verzapfen... es sei denn, es gibt was zum runterladen.

dabei war dies doch der erste bzw. größte Mod?!

[Roberi]

dabei war dies doch der erste bzw. größte Mod?!

Ja. Ich glaube das war sogar eines der wenigen Teams, die das Pre Mod SDK hatten.

Tja also die Screens als heiße Luft zu bezeichnen ist dann vllt. dennoch etwas krass, aber im Prinzip weis ich was du meinst und geb dir da auch recht. Leider wird immer viel angekündigt und dann schlussendlich nix gehalten. Sehr schade drum, aber dafür gibts ja schon andere tolle Mods, die vllt. nicht so groß sind aber dafür released wurden.

[TheMegaMaster]

Ich glaub mittlerweile nicht mehr, das man Ahnungslosigkeit als Grund für das reihenweise
Scheitern von Mod Teams verantwortlich machen kann. Auch die Veteranen haben nix auf
die Beine gestellt bekommen.

[Willy]

weil 90% dieser Projekte nur heiße Luft sind.... ?! :shock: Sehr ambitioniert von der Idee aber wild zusammengesetzte Teams mit Leuten die KEINE (!) Ahnung haben, wieviel Arbeit das macht, daher glaube ich auch nichts, was diese "MOD-Teams" verzapfen... es sei denn, es gibt was zum runterladen.

dabei war dies doch der erste bzw. größte Mod?
Das ist bei den meisten so, ja, aber ich denke, die kannst du hier nicht als Beispiel nehmen.

Das waren Veteranen, die wussten, was das für eine Arbeit ist. Immerhin haben sie für FarCry damals Obsidian Edge I released. Und da anfangs größtenteils die Leute des alten Teams dabei waren, war es wohl auch nicht wild zusammengesetzt.

Das Problem ist eben, das sich heute im privaten Bereich sehr schnell sehr viel ändern kann. Wenn man da noch ein ambitioniertes Nebenprojekt am Laufen hat, würde ich auch wissen, wo ich die Prioritäten zu setzen habe. Auch wenn das heißt, dass ich mich bis auf Weiteres von meinen Hobbys verabschiede. Es gibt einfach wichtigeres.