Arty! I didn't know you posted here, or that you were interested in this game. But then again I don't expect many people from gamefaqs here cuz they pretty ignorant about modchips

Hahaha, I'll never out live my CAW fame, will I? It's like I'm some sort of message board celebrity, lmao! Only on the Internet

heh I don't think you ever will, they seriously were the best caws I'd ever seen.

Well thank-e kindly Hopefully my music for Jihad will do my CAWs justice, hahaha But seriously, I'd much rather be known for my musical abilities.

Well let's hope many an hour passes where someone is rockin out to your metal and blowing s**t up

Hey,
I just wanted to say, awesome job guys! This looks incredable, I mean - way behond the current xbox homebrew games (pff...pacman...((great port is pacman, but nothing at all on this)) )!
Are you working for any specific release date, and don't say "when its done", I've heard that too much...

Sorry guys, the next couple of weeks probably won't be the most productive. I've got to do a bit of travelling for the christmas season! I'll see you all on the 2nd! Merry christmas, happy holidays, etc, etc

it up

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Merry christmas, happy holidays, etc, etc

And a merry ....festive...joyful....happy... Kwanza to all!

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Are you working for any specific release date, and don't say "when its done", I've heard that too much..

Well im sorry, but that's gonna be the answer again. Normal deadlines don't really apply here because, A) there is no textbook to follow that we can just 'study' and make this faster. B ) Our normal "paying" jobs dictate our lives. There is no 'crunch' time, because i have to work 8-6 at work every week day regardless of where we stand on the project. Un Prof was actually working double that just at his normal job.

QUOTE (Neil @ Dec 23 2003, 07:08 PM)

Well im sorry, but that's gonna be the answer again. Normal deadlines don't really apply here because, A) there is no textbook to follow that we can just 'study' and make this faster. B ) Our normal "paying" jobs dictate our lives. There is no 'crunch' time, because i have to work 8-6 at work every week day regardless of where we stand on the project. Un Prof was actually working double that just at his normal job.

heh
I think I would have preferred an answer involving "2006" to an answer like that...
Anyway, I'd love to help in ANY way possible, with such a promising game.
I'm not an artist, I'm not a coder, but grunt jobs I can do.

I've got one website: x boxcomplete.com and I'd love to help with this website, or do anything else, no matter how meaningless!

oh and: happy christmas!

Things are always progressing... after my short xmas vacation, I should be in a better mental state and with more time to get things smokin' again.

Lots of beer, food, and a couple boarding trips will straighten me out... work sUx.

Neil... you rock... merry christmas bro

Just as an update, I'm working on the multiplayer portion of the engine... hope everyone had a good holiday

There was certainly a lot of that

Hope you had a good New Year Uber

QUOTE (The unProfessional @ Jan 4 2004, 11:53 PM)

Just as an update, I'm working on the multiplayer portion of the engine... hope everyone had a good holiday

Hi just wondering what exactly you had in mind for the mutiplayer portion of your game.

Sorry this may have been discussed in a previosly but I have just wondered.

On your website it says:

Multiplayer will most likely support local play. More importantly, I will be creating a PC-based server and an authorative server list to create an XBox Live-style community for the game... only free. It's alot to do, so hold your horses

are you also planning on putting system link option to your game?

If so that would mean its automaticly suppoted by xbox tunneling services.

Hope the project goes well.

Taz

Hi Taz... no problems... ask away!

Actually, standard system link may not come into play. Initially, the game server will exist only one the PC. BUT, this should be okay because, if you have networked xboxes and you simply want to play system link, just run the server on a PC within your network. Tunneling software won't be necessary. Basically, you can run the game server on a PC on your network, and forward the port through your router. That way, anyone can contact your server. So no tunneling software should be needed.

QUOTE (The unProfessional @ Jan 8 2004, 06:32 PM)

Hi Taz... no problems... ask away! Actually, standard system link may not come into play.  Initially, the game server will exist only one the PC.  BUT, this should be okay because, if you have networked xboxes and you simply want to play system link, just run the server on a PC within your network.  Tunneling software won't be necessary.  Basically, you can run the game server on a PC on your network, and forward the port through your router.  That way, anyone can contact your server.  So no tunneling software should be needed.

nice one, would be great if you did put sys link in, but any online option you choose is great.

Im looking for any homebrew game that you can play online, XLime is great for instance, My thinking was that if it was compatible with a service like xlink, that would help people find out about your game, and be able to find players easier.

for instance i had never heard of XLime before, until it was put on XLinks list of supported games, and im glad i did because its an addictive game.

Taz

yeah, xlime is a definite time killer I'll do what I can for system link... i basically want to complete the internet portion first, as it'll work fine on local networks as well. Sort of a "two birds with one stone" sort of approach.

OMG man im impressed...

I just wanted to say that this looks amazing, being a homebrew. But I check this thread everyday only to see if unprofessional has made a comment on the progress. The only thing I've come to counclusion is that I'm rather greedy, and want progress all the time
Because the 12:th of January felt like ages now Anyways, I'm incredibly impressed of the progress you've made in this short amount of time, and can say nothing but GOOD LUCK (though it's hardly about anything but skills).

Thanks alot =]. We're still on it. I can honestly say that the pace couldn't been better, but it was a third or fourth priority for a while. Now I can invest regular time in it again, so keep a regular eye on it.

Keep up the good work!

Physics are better... camera has improved. Still workin...

Woo Switched physics engine?

nope, still some issues... I sort of abstracted everything down so I can swap physics engines without too much trouble IF I need to. I've changed the way the player controls work, though.

The camera is pretty darn nice now though.

Great! keep up the promising work!

hmmm......i know this is probably something in the future, but, mapmaker? i haven't read too much about this game, but it sounds cool, if the ever was a map maker, it could be like tony hawk games, (when you create a park), and have the ground and stuff already set, and then just be able to make hills and stuff, and place objects(trees, buildings, ......just an idea.......lol.......just watch short walk through to scale or w/e on website.....i like it......keep up the good work......

There won't be an in-game map builder, but there'll be a PC-based tool, once I think it's good enough to release. Kinda low priority though

i think this is on everyones mind: WILL THERE BE FLAMING NINJAS?

what would a multiplayer tank shooter be without flaming @#(*$(@ ninjas?

its been a while....any news on jihad?

yep, still underway. Constantly working on it when I can. hang in there =]

Hi,

haven't chatted with you for a while, been away from xbox scene as well though.... hope things are going well and keep up the good work....

Hey, Watchers... yeah, it's been a while. Things are getting a bit better in terms of lifestyle, and I'm still working on Jihad. So all in all, things are going pretty well. how about yourself?

estimated time leftr till release?

I'm going to be honest and say at least a couple more months... sorry, but that's all I can say really. Rest assured it's still worked on regularly, and whenever I can make time.

ic ic

Just let me know once you need some metal I'm still on for this one 100% Keep up the great work!

Arty, I've been worrying about people losing interest. I'm incredibly lucky to have a composer like yourself still interested in the project. From the outside, it must feel like Jihad will never be done... but in fact I work on it all the time. There are always things to be done and i'm still trying to dodge work to do it. But I'm getting a good 10-15 hrs a week in on it, which is pretty good for a working man who generally doesn't leave the office until 12 or 1 am.

Good news, watchers Sounds like things are going well. Business here is picking up and our company is getting off the ground functionally. Still waiting for some good cash-flow, but that's the way it goes when starting a business.

Updated the news on my website... STILL GOING AND GOING

Na man....well I cant speak for everyone but im not losing interest at all. Just the opposite. The more reports and pics you give and show just makes me all the more interested and excited. I dont think people expected you to "throw" a game together. Cant wait!

Same here...I've not lost a bit of interest in it. I keep checking in every-so-often to see what progress has been made.

me too, this game sounds awesome, i find it amzaing that you can make something that whole teams of programmers make!! i will definately get your game when i comes out!!!

-dan

Me too. I've been regularly checking up on this project, and can't wait to get my hands on it


Good luck dude, and keep up the very promising work

Hopefully we get it out before you're all playing xbox2


just kidding!

gosh, that's a scary thought. But don't worry

Hey, know what else would be cool? If someone were to design a box/instruction booklet for the game (pdf). I've seen people do this with winamp skins, so why not a homebrew game on a scale such as this one? I'm also a graphic designer/artist who specializes in Photoshop, so unless you have someone else in mind, I'd like to volunteer myself for this little project. I know it's a little early to be thinking about the wrapping, but think about it: People could burn the game themselves, print out the sleve, CD/DVD sticker, booklet, etc. Would definitely add to the experience

Yeah, I could never sell it... but a cool "packing" would be awesome. Just a graphic people could print out to put on the case (if they decide jihad's good enough to burn ;-]).

I'd love it! let me know if you need anything!

hey i checked out your site an looks great. would love to help but most i could do is be a beta tester...hope this is out soon, but i dont want to rush u guys...

thx, neon =] keep checkin' back!

hey the unProfessional

i could help with making the cover.

email me at nick@cowman1960.co.uk if you want me to do anything for the cd cover and stuff


cheerz

Hey snick. Thanks, will do. Right now i put my attention to coding whenever i have time to work on Jihad, so the cd cover isn't really on my mind at the moment. I think artynerd wants to do a design for the packaging. PM him, see what he thinks.