Point of Existence 2 Mod Update

[Spawndemon]

After a break from news posting, the guys behind the Point of Existence 2 mod are back again with a new update. As always, they are back with some great media to showcase. Take a look:

This week’s news post will begin with screenshots of something that Mach10 has worked on. When he was interviewed to become a member of the team it was agreed that he would work on something that he has a passion for. That passion ended up being “game modes” and he’s done just an outstanding job with what he has developed so far. The first thing he worked on was our “Objective” game mode which we will showcase in the near future. Only reason we aren’t showing screens of it right now is that we need to have what the “Objective” will be skinned. The item has been added in-game for the testers to play with and things are working great with it. Stay tuned as it will probably be showcased in a new video hopefully very soon. The other item that he took ownership to develop for the mod has been a way to use player controlled artillery. He must have stayed up around the clock to get it developed and the first design in-game as it seemed like he had it working very quickly. The screenshots we are showing below are considered a “work-in-progress” but the actual coding has been perfected and working nicely in our internal builds. The team is thankful for Mach10’s time and effort and with him standing up to the plate to assist with other items that he’s working on currently. He is definitely a Python Coder Extraordinaire!

<a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Arty2.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Arty2.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Arty3.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Arty3.jpg"></a>

With the Ukraine team being able to “pick-up” a NTW-20 from their “armory”, we figured it would be good that the German team have something that they can use for anti-material snipping. The G-82 .50 caliber (12.7mm) rifle will be included for the German team to use which “AgentX” was able to develop the model & skin for.

<a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/g82.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_g82.jpg"></a>

The POE Development team has always tried to keep the gaming community involved with suggesting the game play that is developed for our mod. One item that is always requested is “Infantry only” maps. We try to give a good mix of everything and this week’s “Map of the Week” is another level designed by “SgtWedge” called “Orel”. The map is 95% infantry as it will have a jeep like vehicle for each side. The map outline is a battle in a small village. Using the terrain and buildings for cover and working in fire teams to provide covering fire will be a smart tactics for this map. Camouflage is definitely useful since the levels are designed to utilize shrubs, grass, and trees. The map layout for 16, 32, 64 and other screenshots will be posted later in the Interactive Development area of the forums.

<a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Orel1.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Orel1.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Orel2.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Orel2.jpg"></a>
<a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Orel3.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Orel3.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Orel4.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Orel4.jpg"></a>

Another item that we decided to take back and re-do in response to constructive criticism has been the Shilka. This Anti-air nightmare was touched up by “Spitfire” in the camouflage design which we hope you enjoy.

<a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Shilka122.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Shilka122.jpg"></a> <a href="http://www.totalbf2.com/images.php?img=news/images/Shilka4.jpg"><img src="/news/images/thumb_Shilka4.jpg"></a>

They'd also like to mention that a new teaser video is on the way. Another very impressive update from the Point of Existence 2 team!

[DoubleVee]

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Looks awsome. Can't wait for 0.1!!

[Maxa]

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Nice to hear about "Infantry only" maps. Every newspost from PoE2 makes me want it more :P

[D|sso]

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Sweet, Infantry Only maps sound great!

[SoCaL]

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don't worry, theres still more to come

[Hell2pay]

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Nice update..

Awsome as always and the Shilka looks great now.

Keep up the good work guys.

[CreamSoda]

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Sweet, Infantry Only maps sound great!

Ground pounders for life! Cant wait !!

[imported_thebamsco]

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Top update guys.

Definatelly a must have this one, some damned good looking stuff ya have there

[Augustus]

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Looks great guys! The maps are looking good too. :)

[troybob]

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awesome as always

suggestion: if it's possible in the engine (without too much lag) - can you make the shilka go real bright when you fire the guns? them some bright flashes - how's about some light on that baby when you fire!

Maybe it does for a frame or 2 but the screenie doesn't show it - but it looks the same all over but theres a big flash up there

keep up the good work gentlemen. I've always followed the PoE stuff and have been really impressed, even if i used a different name to play it back in BFV so people wouldn't think i was takin a vacation from DC back in the day.

and OMG player controlled artillery. You've just made the step to attract the DC folks. I wonder if you'd share your secrets with other mods who feel as if it's needed (like i do).

[wolfi]

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Nice update guys. Keep it up.
Glad to hear that the player controlled artillery is working

[Eglaerinion]

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Good to hear and see of you guys again, different gamemodes interest me the most because the lack of different gamemodes in BF2 is probably the biggest reason why the game is so boring these days. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the "objective" maps.

[imported_JerseyBricklayer]

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omg i cant hardly wait for this mod.... usualy i anit to hot for mod's. but this one looks better that bf2 itself. i just hope it comes out bfor bf2142 comes out and the mass majority of players moove on to biggger newer and better games :hmm:

[imported_goya]

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wow nice looking shots. cant wait to play.

[Lobo[FH]]

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Controlled artillery, thumbs up lads :banana: