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Tefeari
21st Jun 05, 12:48 PM
THE HOMEWORLD LEGACY MAP PACK

The goal of this project is to bring the rich collection of fan-made maps from Homeworld 1 to Homeworld 2. So far over 170 maps have been converted, 133 are included as working maps in the current release. Version 2.0 now allows the map pack to be compatible with ANY Homeworld 2 mod.

NEW VERSION UPDATES
-- Levels that have been reported to crash, lag unacceptably, or lack resources have been removed
-- Resource Files have been added to restore HW1 gamestyle
-- Code has been compiled for framerate boost
-- File names have been changed for greater organization
-- Ingame map names should now be accurate
-- 100% of all maps have ingame thumbnail previews
-- New Ingame Camera Scripts - Ingame Camera now functions properly even on the biggest maps.
-- More levels have been added
-- Credits folder added for additional information
-- Added Compatibility for ALL Homeworld 2 mods and map packs
-- Custom resource files no longer affect default levels
MAP ARCHIVE (http://tefearimpor.com/mappack/index.html) - Browse through the map icons so far created ONLINE.

Credit goes to all the great Homeworld 1 map makers and to PERL programmers: Doorslam, Druelchaos, and joelsdadb and Mac_bug for helping us find the errors.

DOWNLOAD LINKS V2.0
Version 2.0 ZIP Format (http://tefearimpor.com/files/legacymappackv20.zip)
Version 2.0 BIG Format (http://tefearimpor.com/files/legacymappackv20.big)
Version 2.0 GRM1 Format - Untested (http://tefearimpor.com/files/legacymappackv20.grm1)


Installation Instructions
1. Extract zip file to your \Homeworld2\Data\ Folder
2. Your Done!

If you have low system specs, judge wisely from map icons, if there are huge amounts of asteroids, you may not want to play that map.

Coming Soon
Mod Wallpapers and Logos
Install instructions on Big and GRM1 formats

Removed Levels
Levels with lag, no resources, or reports of crashing may be found in the deathmatch/buggy/ folder. You can add them back to the main deathmatch folder if you wish to play or fix them. The folder they are located in indicates the specific problem with them (IE: "buggy/crashing/").

If a map generates an error, crashes, or lags too much, please report it here

If anyone would like to help with this project free to PM me.

reki
21st Jun 05, 4:57 PM
Nice one.. I'll sticky this for a bit & then move it into the war room.

Tefeari
22nd Jun 05, 7:03 PM
Update Posted...

kaskara
23rd Jun 05, 1:00 PM
Awesome! Many thanks for putting this together.

/me grabs the map pack.

Sjeti scientist
23rd Jun 05, 1:15 PM
TOTAL YAYNESS!!! *grabs map pack as well*

Tefeari
23rd Jun 05, 7:00 PM
Version 1.0 has been released. Maps now have level icons.

Try the map archives (http://tefearimpor.com/mappack/index.html) also to browse icons in mass online.

troff
30th Jun 05, 6:11 AM
Damn this makes me want to reinstall the game...

Does anyone know how these maps are when playing with the AI skirmish? :stick:

Tefeari
30th Jun 05, 3:42 PM
They should work fine with AI. The only things AI has a problem handling are new races or ships.

Tefeari
5th Jul 05, 8:14 PM
I added a bunch more maps again and updated the map archives (the new maps are at the end/bottom).

Homdax
7th Jul 05, 2:12 AM
Wowsers, that spider web is awesome...:omg:

Can I host? The lot? Even pics?

Could You write a Map-making tutorial for HW2?

...yes I ask too much...;)

Tefeari
7th Jul 05, 7:05 AM
If you have a good server, feel free to mirror them and I'll post the mirror. Heck, if you want make my map archive prettier feel free to do that too :D

:cranky: This is a map pack for HW2, why would I write a tutorial for hw1?

Homdax
7th Jul 05, 10:02 AM
Got so many maps and mods and stuff in my head lately.
Please forgive...

For HW2, obviously....:lol:

Server is on my sig...thats us, the whole 22 RB boardies that is my staff, more or less.

Tefeari
7th Jul 05, 2:14 PM
Making maps for Homeworld 2 is pretty easy. Just go to the Homeworld 2 Wiki and download a map editor.

Homeworld 2 Wiki (http://hw2.tproc.org/wiki/KarosGraveyard)

There arn't really instructions or tutorials needed for any aspect.

Tefeari
11th Jul 05, 9:37 PM
I've posted the Version 2.0 update which is now compatible with ALL mods and effects no other levels.

The BIG and GRM1 versions of the mod will be released shortly as well.

In the meantime, I've created a list of levels I will paste below to give a feeling for just how many maps this map pack includes.

Try reading through them all, then imagine playing them all.

Aiko, BungleintheJungle, CarbonD, CivilWar, Cloud, Conflict, CosmicVoid, Donuts, Duel, DueloftheFates-P2, DueloftheFates-R2, FATBOY, FightClub, Fury, Head2Head, Helix, MineBaseDefense, Multitask, Nebula, Nexus, NOMAD, Piratesinthemist, Rebellion, Revenge, RimSkirmish, SlimsX, TheBeltofSlims, Thetube, VergessoAsteroids, Winds, CalculationError, MetalicSwarms, MistakedHyperjumpK, MistakedHyperjumpT, 2DHelo, AlliedForces, Amphion, AncientHate, Angel, Artofwar, BadNeighbours, bigGrillworks2v24, Blockage, CarrierWars, ChessBoxing, CometsHunters, dawgsofwar, DeathorGlory, DebrisField, DebrisFieldS, Deepspace, DragonDen, DragonDenII, Dustiness, EvolvedProteus, ExpandingUniverse, FinalBattle, Gatheringofthegods, Graveyard, GreatDwarf, Haldane, Helo, HvOMO, Icarus, InstantWar, IPPegasi, ironcurtain, judgementday, KadeshCrossroads, KadeshCrossroadsII, Kisses, Knoted, lostfalls, Milliways, Monument, MysticBubbles, MysticClock, NeoGalaxy, NeutronStar, NovoProteus, NutZone, OffsetNebula, Origami, Overkill, OXO, PiratesC, Rich, Rockrunners, Stratego, subjugateyourfriends, SuperIronWall, Survival, , Swarms, TalasBORG, TheForgotten, ThePlex, TheWell, TotalChaos, Trialbyfury, Unspaced, X, Grillworks3v36, Leftovers, NGC-3184, radialsymmetry, Star, SteelWaves, TheSign, TradersIntervention, treeoflife, UnstablePeace, VortexBattle, Arachne, Aruna, Attrition, Azreal, BattleStar, BattleZone, BellyOfTheBeast, BigArachne, Birthplace, ChainOfFate, ChaoticStar, ClubOMO, Confusion, Converge, DarkWorld, DNA, DustBall, DustBallII, DustField, Dustzone, Eclosion, fieldsofplaz, FinalConflict, GasGiant, Genesis-240C, Genesis-240D, Grillworks3v36, hyperspacearena, Implosion, IXFieldDispute, IXStelarAnomaly, JoustingFields, JovianRings, Koosh, Legacy, Lughnassad, Map1364, Mercenaries, Mobius, OKCorral, PlanetaryWar, Proteus, Sanctuary, scattered, Showdown, Starpoint, Streamers, StreamersKF, SubIII, talascrossroads, Torus, TwistedPrism, ValleyVortex, WaroftheRing

I'VE HAD TO TEST EVERY ONE OF THEM! And way more. :coffee:

Homdax
11th Jul 05, 11:05 PM
For some reason I had this idea about playing all 180-some maps in the HW1 map pack, some time ago. :blink:

:coffee:

Tefeari
12th Jul 05, 10:08 PM
I've uploaded version 2.0 of the map pack in BIG and GRM1 formats for easy installation.

Homdax
12th Jul 05, 10:54 PM
Way to go! Thinking about the customers. :D

Void
12th Jul 05, 11:56 PM
ooohhh..nice tef

scottismo
13th Jul 05, 1:11 PM
I'll really have to get around to putting this up on Jst-Online at some point. God I'm so lazy these days.

Homdax
13th Jul 05, 11:42 PM
Upped.

Link: http://www.hwaccess.net/downloads.php?cat_id=2

About the map image description, I think im gonna make it as a gallery entry in my CMS.
Any suggestions as to categories, or player numbers should do?

Use your imagination...

Tefeari
14th Jul 05, 8:47 AM
"About the map image description, I think im gonna make it as a gallery entry in my CMS.
Any suggestions as to categories, or player numbers should do?

Use your imagination..."

What are you talking about?

Homdax
14th Jul 05, 8:53 AM
Yes, that was a bit :err: unclear...
Your screenies of them maps...that You have on site.
I will add the to a gallery app I have and asked Your opinion.

Tefeari
14th Jul 05, 9:50 AM
I think it would be best to organize it like I did.

Just dont make them flip through pages of 2 player maps, best to put them all on one sites per catagory.

decan12
12th Jul 06, 7:40 AM
thnx for the maps Tefeari, but it seems that im having problems playing any of them. On the loading screen before the game even starts it shuts down on me, would u happen to know why? :hmm:

AGTMADCAT
13th Jul 06, 4:15 PM
Hey guys, I have a question... where can I get ahold of the origional map pack? The one for HW1? I've been looking all over teh intarweb, and all of the sites which say they have it I can't download from (a lot of broken links, fileplanet just doesn't work for me...)

Do any of you have any leads?
Cheers,
-AGT

scottismo
15th Jul 06, 7:23 AM
My site is meant to have it but for some reason it seems to be down at the moment, which I am hoping is only temporary. Anybody who wants it may PM me with their email address and I will send it until I get something better sorted out...

trickson
4th Oct 06, 12:55 PM
Thank you for this I have been looking for new maps for aboout a year now finaly found them here !! YEAH!! :beer:

4ries
5th Oct 06, 12:54 PM
Does this mappack work with regular HW2?? I want some custom maps to play with in Player vs Computer...

PS: I dont like mods very much... Though I installed the HHC demo for DoW recently and it works well.