Infinity

[Lyze]

It isn't vaporware, technically.

He did release a combat prototype some years ago to prove just that, and the work on the graphics and procedural generation has been rolling along steadily since then. If I remember correctly, I read a news release from him stating that he had garnered attention from some of the large gaming companies for his graphics engine(s), and that he would use that to fund the project if possible.

 

[mdk31]

I know it isn't. I'm saying I'm hoping it doesn't become vaporware.

 

[Foxtrot Juliett]

Hasn't it been superceded by Evochron?

I tried a demo some time ago. Can't remember why I didn't particularly like it. So far the only decently good available option, without the eye hurt, is the new D3D rebuild of FFE.

 

[Razeroth]

I think....I just saw the future.....today.

QFE!

 

[Cyborg Eastern European]

That video is so...relaxing.

 

[spijdie]

the game is not for me 

 

[Rujasu]

new D3D rebuild of FFE.

What? When did this come out? Why didn't I know of it? Why haven't I downloaded it already?

 

[Foxtrot Juliett]

When did this come out?

It's been around for around two years I think, though back then it was only the re-writing of the game engine with fancy graphical effects only, models were still the blocky ones from original FFE. A couple of modellers's been adding new ships every now and then ever since. A lot of work remains though, so you will still see some of the old FFE resources in an odd looking contrast with the new stuff (and for that matter, I think you need the original disk to import the old stuff, otherwise there'd be a copyright breach).

Why didn't I know of it?

Because it's being made by a group of Russians who, IIRC, can't speak english and for that reason never left the obscure russian speaking forum in which they gathered their resources. Another reason is that nobody outside the elite series community gives a **** about it.

Why haven't I downloaded it already?

Because I assume you are not a person who lurks in obscure russian-only forums.

Rhetorical or not, now you know.

 

[Bellum]

Hasn't it been superceded by Evochron?

Just checked it out and I got to say, it doesn't look to be on the same level of awesome.