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Posted August 14, 2009
In another part of "the best mods for Good Old Games" we're taking a peek at some of cool stuff made for Freespace 2.

Thanks to the release of the game's source code, Volition's hit is among the most fan-supported space sims around. That's why we're taking a closer look at the [url=http://www.gog.com/en/editorial/freespace_2_open_source_code_project_spotlight/]Freespace 2 Open Source Code Project. It allowed a group of gifted coders, artists and fans to start working on pimping out the game's engine. Soon afterward, enthusiasts from other paths also put their hands to work on this beauty, creating mods, total conversions and more! As you're about to find out, they all did (and still do) a damn good job!
Posted August 14, 2009
Those mods were pretty much the reason I bought the game from here in the first place. Nice to see them get some coverage here.
Posted August 14, 2009
Cool, I knew some big ones existed for the game, but never really bothered to seek them out. I'll have to reinstall Freespace2 and check a few of these out
Posted August 14, 2009
Thanks, GOG. This Project really has some awesome following.
I enjoyed the game when it first came out. It's been fun playing through it again with these awesome graphics additions and mod/add-ons.
Posted August 14, 2009
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Ois: Cool, I knew some big ones existed for the game, but never really bothered to seek them out. I'll have to reinstall Freespace2 and check a few of these out

You've missed a lot. High polygon models, advanced lightning effects and cross-platform to boot. Even without bigger mods it really spices up the original game.
Posted August 14, 2009
I only played the fsport mod up until now. I just tried the JAD mod because of this article, I never would have guessed! Very funny!
Posted August 14, 2009
I secretly wonder if the awesome FS2 mods are part of the reason why the space sim genre has dried up in recent years. These mods are just far too good to be believed!
The Babylon Project is a particular favorite of mine. I've wanted to fly a Starfury ever since I saw the battles in the TV show during the Earth Alliance Civil War. Thank you, modding communities!
Posted August 14, 2009
I hate flight sims, but I love modders, and I am extremely pleased with this project.
Posted August 15, 2009
they should put up the javainstaller of the project in the extra's.
or work it into the installer :p you can't play freespace 2 without imo, you miss all the nice stuff. :x
Posted August 15, 2009
i really really wish i had a joystick!
Posted August 15, 2009
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soulgrindr: i really really wish i had a joystick!

Well, so...buy it :-). At least some older but still good one. Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, Saitek Cyborg. Thy aren't so expensive.
Post edited August 15, 2009 by igor8472
Posted August 15, 2009
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soulgrindr: i really really wish i had a joystick!

I play with a mouse and the keyboard. Freespace 2 controls are exceptionally well written.
Posted August 15, 2009
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soulgrindr: i really really wish i had a joystick!
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igor8472: Well, so...buy it :-). At least some older but still good one. Logitech Extreme 3D Pro, Saitek Cyborg. Thy aren't so expensive.

I tried. No shops in tokyo have PC joysticks.
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soulgrindr: i really really wish i had a joystick!
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nagi: I play with a mouse and the keyboard. Freespace 2 controls are exceptionally well written.

I tried that too... and a gamepad. I just couldn't enjoy either method.
Guess i'll have to wait until i go back to the UK and i can dig out my old Top Gun joystick...
Post edited August 15, 2009 by soulgrindr
Posted August 15, 2009
I use mouse + keyboard too. Remember that you can use the numpad to turn REALLY fast if you're in an intense dogfight.
I also have a Nostromo n52 that I dig out from time to time that works well here too.
Posted July 11, 2011
i'm fixin to pick this HOTAS just for this game (well and Independence War 2).
Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X Flight Stick
$35 from Amazon with excellent reviews. can't beat that with a stick!
does anybody know if this is version 1.2 or do you still have to update?
Post edited July 11, 2011 by bujeezus
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