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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Mod Kit Released on November 12, 2004.
THQ and Relic announce community mod support for new recently released RTS.
CALABASAS HILLS, CA, November 11, 2004 - THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI) and Relic Entertainment Inc. today announced plans to support the Warhammerâ 40,000: Dawn of Warä mod community. Dawn of War continues to rank among the top 10 PC titles worldwide since its September release. The roll-out begins today now that a beta version of the complete tool set is available to fans. Enhancements to these tools are expected to be released over the next several months.
"We are happy to be able to support the growing Dawn of War community beginning with the beta release of our entire tool set," said Ron Moravek, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "These tools will allow the community to create their own maps and customized armies, providing additional content for everyone in the Dawn of War universe to enjoy."
The initial tools are available for download at two sites:
The mod tools include:
·Mission Editor - players can create single-player and multi-player maps using existing content
· Attribute Editor - players can modify the characteristics of units in the game, and define the characteristics of new units or abilities
· Object Editor - players can hook up animation, visual and audio effects to units
· 3dsmax Exporter - players can export models from 3dsmax 5.1 for use in the game
· FX Tool - players can create new visual effects for units, weapons, abilities, etc.
· Audio Tool - players can apply characteristics to audio assets created using external audio authoring tools, and export them in the proprietary file format required by the Dawn of War engine
· Single-player SCAR Content - players will have access to SCAR tutorial files; SCAR is the scripting language used to drive behavior and events in the single-player game
For more information about Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War and mod community support, please visit www.dawnofwargame.com
About Games Workshop
Games Workshop is the world's largest tabletop wargames company. Based in Nottingham, UK, it designs, manufactures and distributes its range of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels, comics and resin models through more than 300 of its own Hobby centers, mail order, Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. Further details on the company can be obtained at www.games-workshop.com.
Source: THQ
Reported by Joseph Bennett. |
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