October 27, 2000

1. I have created a fix for the Covert Operations boot problem. RSE did not include an essential file with Covert Operations, so if you are hosting an Urban Operations game with Covert Operations activated, anyone can join your game. They will be able to stay in until you attempt to start a CO map, and then they will get booted. My fix will solve this problem, by not allowing players without Covert Operations when you have it activated. No files are overwritten, and there will be no change in play. This fix will not affect anything unless the host has Covert Operations activated. Get the 86k file HERE!

October 22, 2000

1. This was recently posted at my forums, it is great to see a dedicated server for RS, and I am happy to see that they chose to use one of my mods:

New dedicated 24/7 automated RS/UO/CO T1 Server !!
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Hello all, IntelGamer.com and Bad Karma have recently opened up our new server to the public. It is currently running UO with NATO3, Roosters NATO3 add-on pack. We have a great variety of maps(around 70). So far, the testing we have done shows this to be a reliable and very lag free server. We have the new CO maps in there also. So feel free to stop by and try it out. The server is set to auto-start so just log in and the game will start in a few seconds. It is set to run adversarial games. If the Sysop is there he will ask if the players would like to play other types of games.
The IP for this server is 63.89.123.120

October 17, 2000

1. Sunday was my Birthday, I am now an old and codgy 24.

2. There are two new quality weapon mods on the market, LWM6, and NMM6. Check out Lloyd's Weapons Mod here, and Nishi's Model Mod here.

3. RSE announced that they are releasing the Map Plug-ins for Rogue Spear! They should be available in the next few weeks. I would like to offer a special thanks to Pie4foo, Snicker, and all of the people who made the petition a reality. Hopefully these tools will allow the RS/UO Modding community to really show what we can do.

4. My Crosswinds e-mail is on the fritz again. If you have sent me an email & I have not responded, please re-send to serellan@yahoo.com.

5. Twin Galaxies is putting on a Rogue Spear tourney, and the prize is $2k! Check it out here!

6. I've added more shots to the Fun/Action Shots Page.

October 2, 2000

1. I have put together another map pack, The Rooster's UO/CO Maps. This pack contains 10 new maps for UO and CO. Read all of the details here.

2. On a personal note, tommorrow I start a new job, so I am pretty excited!

3. Greg Stelmack is leaving RSE. I would like to extend my personal thanks for the help he has given me (and the occasional interesting argument) over the last year. Good luck in your new job, Greg!

4. I have been discussing the possibilty of an "Old West" total conversion mod lately with several "big-name" modders. Stay tuned for news on this project.