Xaklse Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Ashura: Dark Reign is an adventure modification of Unreal Tournament 2004 based on the adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. The player will assume the role of Sonic (and friends) to save planet Mobius from his nemesis Dr. Ivo 'Eggman' Robotnik and the nefarious Ashura. Download the Tech Demo HERE. (Unreal Tournament 2004 full game is required to play) ModDB profile // YouTube channel ========== ( 1st old post: ) ========== Hi everyone, Ashura: Dark Reign is a Total Conversion mod for Unreal Tournament 2004 game. In short it's a 3D Sonic game. There is a playable tech demo available for download, for those of you who have a copy of UT2004. It offers a SinglePlayer mode, a long level with five different environments, Sonic as the playable character, badniks and a boss to smash. A new update is currently in the works for the Tech Demo adding new locations and many bug fixes from the previous version of the map, adding more sonic physics stuff as it was pretty much lacking in the original demo map. Lead mapper Digimaks improved the terrain geometry and lighting and added new things. I fixed performance issues, hundreds of object locations, skyboxes, sea textures and the boss arena. The lack of active members has slowed down progress of all departments except programming. See spoiler for new features. 01. Fixed problem with steep slopes; you never get stuck now. 02. Fixed character talking sound volume. 03. Added light to boss. 04. Improved levers behaviour. 05. Improved character movement; less inertia and higher jumps. 06. Added a new animation shown when using springs. 07. Coded running on water. 08. Added flicker visual effect when you get hurt. 09. Overhauled translucent skin textures. 10. Fixed footstep sounds with all surfaces. 11. Fixed camera to stand still if you fall in a bottomless pit. 12. Improved spinball physics. 13. Created two new monitors; no details for now. 14. Coded secrets system; includes Secret Bonus points. 15. Added animations to bouncer objects. 16. Overhauled welcome and end of level HUD graphics and animations. 17. Improved Fire Shield move; it can perform homing attacks. 18. Improved Homing Dash move without targets; direction can be changed. 19. Created saving system similar to Sonic 3's. 20. Created new giant rings with their visual stuff. 21. Added shadows to some custom objects. 22. Increased damage delay time to 2 seconds (for now). 23. Improved water so that it can hurt you (contaminated water). 24. Improved performance of some objects. 25. Added light to invincibility stars. 26. Coded map transitions and maplists for each character. 27. Fixed Light Dash move bug (when you get stuck). ... and many more bug fixes. A new video has been produced, showcasing the last version of Sonic Physics which is the final stage of Sonic's basic movement and abilities. This version lets you pass through all kinds of weird stuff and/or run on water. now.Your feedback is welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckboy Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 that's a pretty cool youtube video of a game that will never actually get finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 that's a pretty cool youtube video of a game that will never actually get finished that's pretty cool that you use shitty grammar to insult him for no reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarkSS Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 This game looks pretty neat; it's just too bad I'll never be able to play it. =< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serephim Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 that's pretty cool that you use shitty grammar to insult him for no reason not like hes lying though. This game has been in "tech demo" stage for like 5 years now. They've been adding new gimmicks and changing the game concept like seven trillion times over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rael0505 Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Stop being dicks, guys. Visually appealing, and the engine looks solid. The camera bugs me though, you should include options for different kinds of cameras. I don't like how it follows Sonic's back during loops, it would get too confusing during gameplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironrind Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Seriously this game looks hella bad ass and I'm going to demo it asap! I actually prefer the cam in this style, but still I've yet to play it.. It's Looking pretty dope man ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckboy Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 that's pretty cool that you use shitty grammar to insult him for no reason more of a commentary of the fangame scene as a whole really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Frenzy Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Oh, didn't know a neightbour was making this game. Saludos desde Madrid Actually, i really think 3D sonic games are just a no-no, but this looks incredible good. I'd say it plays even better than adventure ones for what i've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streak Thunderstorm Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Those animations need some serious work. Like complete overhaul. Get someone who can animate that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaklse Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 This game has been in "tech demo" stage for like 5 years now. They've been adding new gimmicks and changing the game concept like seven trillion times over.False, you're thinking in another mod. This project is less than 3 years old and the game concept has never changed.Oh, didn't know a neightbour was making this game.Saludos desde Madrid Saludos igualmente, es difícil encontrar españoles por aquí (y menos madrileños).Those animations need some serious work. Like complete overhaul. Get someone who can animate that model.We know, but nobody wants to help us; they are better than a T-stance though.The camera bugs me though, you should include options for different kinds of cameras. I don't like how it follows Sonic's back during loops, it would get too confusing during gameplay.This map has no static cameras, which are optional.I want to know which types of camera would you all like to use (position, exact behaviour...), as there are many possibilities and I can't program all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaklse Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 The bad news: there are almost no active members; the mod leader Dekrayzis who has his PC half-broken and doing what he can, mapper Itc who is involved in 3 mods, and me (Xaklse), a coder who tries to dedicate some time to this project. We need help. The official website and forums are down, no money. So feel free to use the forums at the ModDB profile. I got some time to take four 1024x768 screenshots with anti-aliasing and anisotropic filters and bloom effect. Check them: - NEW THINGS: 1. Added a new monitor completing the final roster: 10-rings box, speed shoes, invincibility, standard shield, extra life, shrink, grow, lightning shield, fire shield, bubble shield, Eggman, magnetic shoes, invisibility, time freeze and random/hidden object. 2. Created a whole new camera system, allowing mappers to use any custom cam. 3. Coded old-skool side-scrolling gameplay style ala Sonic Unleashed game. 4. Added visual effect to Homing Dash special move. 5. All noticed bugs are fixed (about 40). - TECH DEMO V2: This upcoming version has 2 acts, featuring a 6th environment and possibly a new badnik. A small section uses the old-skool gameplay style and Special Stages will be fully working. No release date (2008). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow5561 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I played this long ago. The tech demo was cool and all but what got me was glitches. The type of glitches where if it happens you don't die, you have to restart the whole program and end p restarting the entire level. I was constantly getting stuck in corners and could not move. The engine was solid though just glitches need to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbfalcon Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 It does look really nice... Now I haven't played the tech demo yet, but I'd hate to see this project just die... I can't offer much assistance but I think it would be helpful to release another demo with fixed bugs sooner than later in order to 1, prove you're not dead, and 2. have something more impressive to show off (I'm basing on the previous comments)... And not just here either... However, if you guys do prove that you have the will to continue, I can at the very least provide you whatever little help I can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaklse Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 The tech demo was cool and all but what got me was glitches.All glitches have been removed as you'll notice if you ever test the V2 of Tech Demo. General movement is different too.I can't offer much assistance but I think it would be helpful to release another demo with fixed bugs sooner than later in order to 1, prove you're not dead, and 2. have something more impressive to show off (I'm basing on the previous comments)... And not just here either...However, if you guys do prove that you have the will to continue, I can at the very least provide you whatever little help I can... That's why the Tech Demo is still being reworked We didn't give up after 3 years of development, and we plan to continue. The single player mode code is almost done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asuma Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm so glad I bought UT2004 about a month ago. Those Chaos Emerald looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdude3 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 So far my only complaint is whoever is voicing Sonic is terrible. I recommend you hire someone who sounds remotely like Sonic. Everything else looks solid, I might buy UT04 just for this mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaklse Posted November 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 , for mappers.Which one is your favourite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborg_ar Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 wow it looks really solid, if i had ut 2004 i'd try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloHedgehog Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 This is new to me, looks great so far. You have sonic's running speed just at the right point of being quick but also being able to steer around things unlike sonic unleashed warp speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuda Ahbuda Posted November 12, 2008 Report Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ashura: Dark Reign..... this is the first time ive heard about this. This is breath taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaklse Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 DOWNLOAD NOW! The new version of the Tech Demo has been released, featuring Sonic as the playable character, 2 acts with 6 different environments, multiple paths, special stages, secrets, original music, enemies and a boss to smash, all monitors, an Easter egg, and many code improvements like Sonic Physics v3, 2D classic gameplay, action cameras, level transitions... In short it's "only" a map, music and code update of the old Tech Demo. The loading screens for each map are posted here which show you the improved beach, jungle and sky sanctuary zones. A large video has been recorded in case you can't play the mod and want to see our progress. Go to our moddb profile and watch there short or long versions: SHORT -|- LONG Part1 -|- LONG Part2 This is my last news post as the lead coder of this mod which means that there are no coders for the project but I'll still help the team in various minor tasks. As always we need help in all areas of development: texture artists, modellers, animators, mappers, coders, sound effect creators... Until next time... and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarkSS Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'd definitely play that if my PC was capable. The forest environment just gives me chills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloHedgehog Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Downloading and will play in the morning, looking forward to trying this out *edit* I installed the mod to the right folders but I can't launch the mod, in ut2004's mod menu it shows the game but it's unclickable/bootable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborg_ar Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 damn, i'm speechless O_O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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