23/11/2024 - "Escape from Skaarj Base + The Betrayer's Path" by Atje & Hyperion

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Re: 23/11/2024 - "Escape from Skaarj Base + The Betrayer's Path" by Atje & Hyperion

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Yes ONP! I have to admit it was ONP that got me into customs maps. I remember getting it on a disk from PC Gamer mag (The zip file was just too large for my 56k modem).

These maps really nail the Unreal atmosphere even with the new textures & lighting. I remember being impressed by having the Nali followers which was the craze at the time after the Barney's in Half-Life, not so much now though. I prefer to be a lone warrior these days.

Both maps were a step up from the original campaign and loved how they did the outdoor lighting which inspired me for my outdoor maps.

Voice acting of course is hilarious. It's interesting seeing the demo with the translator message in the basement area being complete but only partially written final version, though it doesn't really say anything which isn't mentioned in the other messages.
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