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1. Download files  host:  Zip format. Newest version for MSU Phase 4.  Beyond Unreal  Page with various mirror download links. Courtesy of Beyond Unreal  Devils Own website  DevilsOwn-v1-0-10.zip    New game type: Pillage and Plunder, see details below. Devils Own 9/9/2004 UT2004 Mod   Introduction The Devils Own is a modification for Unreal Tournament 2004 set during the Napoleonic Wars. You will declare your allegiance to either Napoleon and his French Confederation or Great Britain’s European Coalition, and then wage war for control over Europe.   You are an elite soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. You have sworn an oath to defend the flag and protect your country. Now you must use your fighting skills as a soldier to win the battle.   While polite society turns you away, the general knows that you and your men are their best hope for defeating the enemy. You must fight the most feared troops of Europe and the growing threat of tyranny. The general has given you the orders. Now, you decide the military tactics and how best to lead your men on the battlefield. Musket fire and sword fights will determine who is victorious.   Requirements * Unreal Tournament 2004 version 3270   Installation The Devil’s Own mod is distributed in two formats: * DevilsOwn-vm-n-b-ut4mod.zip compressed ut4mod file * DevilsOwn-vm-n-b.zip compressed file with directory structure where m and n are the major and minor version numbers, and b is the build number.   Both distributables are compressed using WinZip version 9.0. The ut4mod version is installed using the UT2004 setup program. The mod image version is installed by extracting the file into the UT2004 base directory with the option to recreate the directory structure enabled.   ut4mod Installation To install the ut4mod distributable, extract the DevilsOwn-vm-n-b.ut4mod file using WinZip or any other compatible extraction utility, and then double-click the extracted file to launch the UT2004 setup program. Pick the desired language for the installation process, and then click Next button. Verify that the Destination Folder specifies the base directory for UT2004, e.g. C:\UT2004, and click Next. Finally, click Install to start the installation process. After the installation process is complete, click Finish to close the setup program. All files for the mod are installed in a folder named the DevilsOwn located in the base directory for UT2004. For example, assuming UT2004 was installed in C:\UT2004, the mod files are installed in C:\UT2004\DevilsOwn.   Manual Installation The DevilsOwn-vm-n-b.zip distributable contains the files for the mod and includes relative directory structure information to install the mod in a subdirectory named DevilsOwn. To install the mod, open the file in WinZip and click Extract. Specify thebase directory for UT2004 as the destination folder, e.g., C:\UT2004. Make sure the Use folder names option is checked, and then click Extract. All files for the mod are installed in a folder named DevilsOwn located in the base directory for UT2004. For example, assuming UT2004 was installed in C:\UT2004, the mod files are installed in C:\UT2004\DevilsOwn.   Playing the Game To play the mod, start UT2004 and select the Community item in the main menu. Select User Mods, make sure Devils Own is selected, and then click Activate. Menus for the Devils Own are currently under development. A new main menu is in place, but for subordinate menus, the UT2004 menus are used for now.   Controls The mod uses native UT2004 controls along with the following default custom key mappings: R hold down to reload weapon Ctrl hold down for Iron Sights Shift hold down to run   Reloading Weapons in the mod must be manually reloaded using the reload action. To successfully reload a weapon, the reload key must be held for the duration of the reload period for the weapon. The HUD charge bar indicates when weapon is fully loaded.   Iron Sights Currently, the iron sights modifier simply displays the crosshair for the weapon. Ultimately, the intent of iron sights mode is to display the weapon such that the player is looking down the barrel of the weapon.   Running The run/walk relationship is reversed for the mod. That is, by default, players move at walking speed. To run, hold down the run key while moving.   Pillage and Plunder This is a new team-based game type in which there is an attacking team and a defending team. Like Assault, there are multiple objectives to be completed by the attackers while the defenders try to stop them. Unlike Assault, all objectives are simultaneously active. Defenders initially know the location and type of all items, attackers do not. At the end of each round, the attackers and defenders switch roles. The team with the most objectives completed after a pair of rounds is the winner.   Objectives are spawned in pseudo-random locations and their types, also randomized, always fall into one of the two categories of "carryable" and "destroyable". Carryable objectives must be returned to the attacker's "capture point", similar to a Capture the Flag game. The capture points are currently small stone huts, located in the attacker's area of the map. Destroyable objectives must be destroyed.   The game type implementation is still in progress. Implemented so far: * AI for attackers and defenders, though defenders needs more work and attackers need some fine tuning. Includes use of defense scripts and assault paths tied to objectives via their spawn points. * Game rules and round mechanics * A short "recon round", for defenders to plan their strategy based on the type and location of spawned items (only applies if real players (PlayerController) on defending team). * Respawn in reinforcement waves, not instantly.   Yet to be implemented: * A "treasure map" or item direction indicator showing each team the items they know about. Team knowledge of item location (aka "Discovery") is already implemented, but we can't yet display this to the user. * Strategic bonuses for certain items, such as faster reload, more stamina, more ammo, gaining knowledge of remaining item locations etc. * More customized objective items, such as treasure chests, paintings etc. * Better / more customized audio and text messages for objective events * HUD icon to indicate recon round in progress * Disabling attackers from moving during recon round   Current Features * original Pillage and Plunder gametype * single- and multi-player gameplay using Unreal Tournament game types * original maps inspired by historical battles * original HUD * original soldier characters models * original voice packs * new particle effects for weapons * original weapons inspired by Napoleonic Era * enhanced combat and damage gameplay In future releases, we plan to expand the features listed above and offer cavalry combat.   Credits This game is a collaborative effort by students, hobbyists, and game developers, who want to make an entertaining game. All work is copyrighted and owned by each individual creator. Duke of Richmond project consultant James F producer Brian B. programmer Michael W. programmer Ben W. programmer Chris P. maps / effects LocoPuyo maps / sound Chris B. character models Mr. W. weapon models Viking research writer Srinath weapon models David L. concept weapon models Mass. XV Regiment Fife n Drum music Mario V. military music Vasiliy concept character models Mr C. weapons research Sound effects from various sound libraries and public domain movies A big THANK YOU to our family and friends for supporting our efforts. Thank you to all those who donated material that was not used in demos and those who offered helpful advice. Mike C. Richard - Scorpion Venom Mr. A. Mr. V. NeroTBF Napoleonic Operation Flash Point Mod Our apologies to anyone not receiving proper credit or thanks. Let us know and we will add your name to the website http://devilsown.ecactalogpages.com     If you encounter problems or have fixes please check FORUM