Logging started: Thu Apr 16 03:01:59 1998 Broadcast from VrtualTed : The DUNE2000 chat is about to start! Join us and talk with producer Lewis Peterson right now! zerohero3 : TiM: sound off, i don't know your nick :) Corsair1 . Feetman : what is that sound chan100 : what is the difference between red alert and Dune2000 DukeLito : interesting Jedi2 : yeah that boooooing soound Tmf123 : Hey zero. I see you got it working Feetman : I've never heard of that sound before. zerohero3 : yeah xWolfyx : hi all MOOHOO200 : hi Sage381 : Hello wolfy Tmf123 : Hey wolfy zerohero3 : corsair= TiM? Crios : This is the official chat room Feetman : Does anyone here have Street Fighter Zero 2 for PC??? ITS AWESOME AlzBrain : hey everyone DukeLito : man this is loaded MOOHOO200 : lewis booss IS GOD MOOHOO200 : lewis Incomer : hey JonnyC you there MOOHOO200 : lewus Kelt001 : Hello Roomers Dave45 : Hi Jedi2 : im starving Acode : when is it going to be released? MOOHOO200 : lewis JUPJUPp : so glitch14 : Hey JUPJUPp : hi Wotan666 : LEWIS Buhawi : hi Feetman : Does anyone here have Street Fighter Zero 2 for PC??? ITS AWESOME Wotan666 : LEWIS Jedi2 : when is Vrted buying me some food? zax691 : lewis Survivor0 : hi gieny : Hi Lewis P Sir! Wotan666 : LEWIS Wotan666 : LEWIS Spannaus : dune kicks ass mathias51 : hi Imyodady : lewis Crios waves to VirtualTed stg1138 : waitHiya! Feetman : Who is Lewis? clane1 : LEWIS Kelt001 : SCROLL FEVER!!! AlzBrain : hey vted you know me :) ABCGUY : lewis mathias51 : I cant wait when does it come out Tmf123 : Can i buy your action figures LEWIS? mikeudie AlzBrain : (Rising Sun) mikeudie Feetman : WHO IS LEWIS P? blackbum : lewis i have mucho questions on behalf of www.warzone.com/blackbum the radar outpost!@!!! ABCGUY : yea Scottage2 Scottage2 Scottage2 Scottage2 JUPJUPp : wer hat hier DUNE 2000 ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? caliber01 : coolness Feetman : All I know is Vted JUPJUPp : ich kriegs am Freitag stg1138 : When is Dune200 to be released????? CookTing : Lewis P is a Dune2K producer JUPJUPp : hehehehe Feetman : WHO IS LEWIS P? Wotan666 : someone alread got DUNE 2000 ???? xWolfyx : hey, I never did get my VTed action Figure for testing SS ;) Feetman : I know Eydie Laramore JUPJUPp : Wotan Scottage2 UHHHHdfhKLKOHHHHH YEAY YEAY YEAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ABCGUY : DUNE2000 Wotan666 : WHEN WILL IT BE OUT IN GERMAND LEWIS ????? ABCGUY : DUNE2000 zerohero3 : hehehe gieny : when do u start talking Lewis? ABCGUY : DUNE2000 JUPJUPp : ich bekomme es morgen oder Freitag JUPJUPp : SICHER ABCGUY : DUNE2000 booss SAYS MOOHOO2OO HAS MENSTRELL CRAMPS AKA PMS Chemeleon : who da is lewis? ABCGUY : DUNE2000 blackbum : Westwood released that only then engineer will be added to the new unit section. If this is true then what will this unit be classified a ABCGUY : DUNE2000 Celt wonders whethere the C&C2 landscpe is actually true 3d ErikGhint : its VrtualTed DukeLito : Why won't there be a map editor? booss : . booss : . booss : . booss : . booss : . booss : . blackbum : ? http://www.warzone.com/blackbum/units/artillery.gif booss : . Acode : too many people here booss : . booss : . Acode : lagging bad AlzBrain : wow what a mess of a chat Tmf123 : ME neither wolfy. Never got my special bag of goodies :-( booss : . caliber01 : give me a D give me a U give me a N give me a E give me a 2000..whats that spell??? Acode : flood! booss : . Chemeleon : no life? JUPJUPp bekommt die BETA version von DUNER 2000 :-))))) *FREU* booss : . Celt : Ted will make it quiet Jedi2 : ORDER::ORDER in the court!! Wotan666 WHEN WILL IT BE OUT IN GERMAND LEWIS ????? Wotan666 WHEN WILL IT BE OUT IN GERMAND LEWIS ????? booss : . jester567 : nope Wotan666 WHEN WILL IT BE OUT IN GERMAND LEWIS ????? who are the two persons we see on the webcam? booss : . Celt : all hail Ted! TimPCNC : ORDER mathias51 : STOP THE FUCKING FLOODING Survivor0 : ahhhh booss : . Acode : STFU! ABCGUY : WHERE IS DUNE 2000 booss : . Survivor0 : stop! ABCGUY : WHERE IS DUNE 2000 SSSwami Check http://www.universal-gaming.com/gp/ for release date info. Please do not waste a question on this subject here. There are more important ones to be answered! :-) booss : . RapTOr17 : hia all Viper1D32 : THEY WONT TALK Jedi2 : Beam me up scotty booss : TOO MANY PEOPLE ABCGUY : WHERE IS DUNE 2000 booss : . Celt bows to Ted Viper1D32 : WHY NOT mikeudie : IS DUNE2000 BETTER THAN TIBERIAN SUN??????????????? I DONT THINK SO. booss : . caliber01 : give me a D give me a U give me a N give me a E give me a 2000..whats that spell??? MOOHOO200 : shutup booss : . MOOHOO200 : all booss : . booss : . JUPJUPp AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH MOOHOO200 : listen KKKmaster : hello!!! booss : . SoljahBoy : hi zerohero3 : stop flooding, geezus! booss : . JUPJUPp SCCCCCCCCRRRRRRRROOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL ABCGUY : WHERE IS DUNE 2000???? booss : . KKKmaster : Dune2000 RuLeZ!!! Viper1D32 : WHY WONT THEY TALK zerohero3 : lamers ABCGUY : WHERE IS DUNE 2000???? booss : . VrtualTed : Hi everyone!! cool down people !!! CarnbY #!_DUNE2000_CHAT :Cannot send to channel VrtualTed : We're going to get started in just a minute. VrtualTed : If you haven't already, you can see Lewis on our webcam at http://www.westwood.com booss : . booss : . booss : . zax691 : hello Viperboy3 : hi Mezton : hi Imyodady : h Tmf123 : Uh Jedi2 : hm booss : . Viperboy3 : hi mikeudie : HI MOOHOO200 : ok Viperboy3 : hi booss : . mikeudie : HI caliber01 : ssssshhhhhhhh Viperboy3 : hi AlzBrain : test booss : . Mezton : hi Imyodady : hello JUPJUPp : hi Jedi2 : what the *** Celt : oh we can talk again JUPJUPp : hi Tmf123 : Smile JUPJUPp : hi Mezton : hey booss : . JUPJUPp : hi DukeLito : back in WOOOOO JUPJUPp : hi zerohero3 : STOP FLOODING MOOHOO200 : hiu MOOHOO200 : hu STOP FLOODING !!! MOOHOO200 : hiuh MOOHOO200 : uhu booss : . caliber01 : DON'T SCROLL PLEASE MOOHOO200 : huh JonnyCnC : hi MOOHOO200 : h Crios : We can see you VrtualTed : Also, I should remind everyone that any bad behavior will force us to feed you to the sandworms... THEY ARE LYING VrtualTed : Okay, if any of you have any questions, please send them to me. LewisP : Hi everybody! ITS A LIE IF IT WERE TRUE IT WOULD BE AN OFFICIAL WESTWOOD CHANNEL VrtualTed : Lewis, why don't you introduce yourself to the group... why don't you just shut up... LewisP : I'm Lewis Peterson, I'm a big Dune fan, and I hope you all check out the webcam to see my Dune toys! FUCK YOU ASSHOLE BITCH hes a fake!!!!!! this chanel isnt even original grow up LEWISP HOW COME I CAN'T PAGE YOU? you play alone in the dark Notice: You no longer have any users selected for private messages. i love those games did a long time ago LewisP : I've got Paul Atreides, Stilgar the Fremen, and even the coveted sandworm. hi 100 ppls in here LewisP : I guess you're all here because you've been seing wormsigns? LewisP : I'll be answering your questions in just one sec - we're cueing up the list right now, so hang on!! VrtualTed : Alright! I think we're finally ready to start. Sorry for the delay everyone! VrtualTed : Again, send any questions you have for Lewis to me, and I will call upon you when it's your turn to speak. VrtualTed : Pirakis is the first one up! Pirakis : How much of a renovation did you guys put Dune 2 through to get Dune 2000? What can we look forward to in Dune 2000? LewisP : Where to start? First off, we want to be clear that Dune2000 is an update to Dune 2, not a sequel - having said that, the biggest improvements are in the area of internet & lan multiplayer, new high-res graphics, sound, music, improved interface, and much more!! LewisP : In addition, we have added a couple new units - the engineer, and the thumper infantry. VrtualTed : Cool! would it be possible to update the webcam more often ? I still have the 16:58:33 image... VrtualTed is away: Just send me your question, and I will call on you when it is your turn to answe VrtualTed : Compy is up next... VrtualTed : Hmm. He's gone! VrtualTed : COmpy's question was: when will it be out? LewisP : Late May, early June hi threres a frickin 99 people here JEESE VrtualTed : SSSwami is up next! hia SSSwami : Thanks! There have been some rumors regarding the StarPort. How does this work in the new game, in relation to Dune II? has your webcam pic updated? LewisP : Well, first off, we've integrated the Starport into the sidebar... LewisP : This allows you to place your orders in real-time without stopping the game flow Hello LewisP : There is a 'starport' button that switches the sidebar icons to indicate units you can order through the starport LewisP : We are allowing people to order multiple units this way - just like in Dune 2 VrtualTed : Very good! Dolgan1 is up next... Dolgan1 : Have you rewritten the music and recorded new unit speech or you're using the old ones (which were great for the time)? LewisP : We loved the original music & voices too! LewisP : We've updated the music & voices to capture the original feeling & flavor of the original, because they had a lot of character, LewisP : each house will retain its own distinctive feel, so expect a mix of new and the familiar. VrtualTed : thanks! would you like 30-1000 maps for red alert if so email me at kaspm@hotmail.com tell me how many VrtualTed : Dune2kcom has a question about the stars in the game... DUNE2KCOM : Heyo, Could you tell us who the Actors and Actresses are from the Movie Cuts, aside from John Rhys Davies? LewisP : While we get the list, I can say something about the movies... LewisP : We've done an original script, and have really captured the feel of the Dune film & universe - we've created LewisP : new sets, costumes, that really feel like those in the movies - but with the added bonus that our sets are LewisP : computer generated, which allows us to get a close-up of an ornithopter, etc. that you couldn't get in the film LewisP : Here's the list LewisP : Musetta Vander (Lady Elara- Bene Gesserit) - she was featured in Mortal Kombat II, and has been in Babylon V and Buffy the Vampire Slayer LewisP : Richard Marcus (Ordos Mentat) He can be seen on the sci-fi Pretender series LewisP : Nancy Valen (Fremen warrior-babe) She's a regular on Baywatch VrtualTed : (I think she asked me out on a date once..) LewisP : Adrian Sparks (the Emperor) LewisP : You wish, VTed! VrtualTed : Hey, it could happen! LewisP : Adrian Sparks - almost identical to the Emperor in the film - has appeared in Manhattan Project, A Princess to Murder, and LA Law, McGyver, etc. VrtualTed : whew! Thanks. VrtualTed : Ok, we have feetman up next! Feetman : Will harvesters dump in one second as in RA or stay in refinery as in C&C. How 'bout crates + sandworm LewisP : Harvester unload as in C&C. LewisP : We are including crates (contents are a something to look forward to) - but they are optional LewisP : Sandworms - oh, we have seen wormsigns, the likes of which even God himself has never seen :) VrtualTed : Lewis, I have a question! (me, me!) VrtualTed : How many people will DUNE2000 support in multiplayer? LewisP : Right now, we're experimenting with 8 LAN and 4 on Westwood Online - but I can't make any promises LewisP : And I will say, it is great to be able to play Dune multiplayer! an important question, if you wouldn't mind - Will Dune 2000 be able to be played anywhere other than Wonline, like mplayer, etc VrtualTed : And there are rumors that the DUne2 game will be in the box??? i have a while bunch of questions at www.warzone.com/blackbum/ques.html please ask one if able LewisP : These are rumors - only rumors - Dune 2 won't be in the box :( VrtualTed : okay. Next up is TimpCnC TimPCNC : You put the caps wrong VrtualTed : oops! sorry! TimPCNC : How is Joe Bostic invoved in this project when he's also working on TS? TimPCNC : involved LewisP : Joe has been closely consulting with the D2K team, but he his focusing on that little project you mentioned (Tiberian Sun?) :) VrtualTed : Lewis, is true that you are a twin of David Byrne?? LewisP : Same as it ever was! In a former life, I was a rock star. VrtualTed : Viper873 is up next... LewisP : The Ornithopter has been updated to add more control than in Dune 2 - they are designed for targeted bombing runs Viper873 : Can we control them though? LewisP : I knew you were going to say that. The spice has increased my vision. LewisP : You can control where they strike - would you like 30-1000 maps for red alert if so email me at kaspm@hotmail.com tell me how many VrtualTed : celt is up next! Celt : Hi Celt : How many houses can you play as in multiplayer? Are the empire and fremen separate houses? Oh and can i have a free t-shirt? Celt : : ) LewisP : Only "three houses fight for control of Dune." The Noble Atreides, Insidious Ordos, and Evil Harkonnen. The other sides play a part in the solo missions, though. LewisP : t-shirt? Ok Celt : cool LewisP : Talk to Ted! VrtualTed : Doop! Well, send me your name and address... VrtualTed : Lilgiant is up next! LilGiant : Two questions... 1) What will be the SRP (if you know)? and 2) How will the hidden items work? Will the buried units removed from Dune 2 be in Dune 2K? LewisP : Suggested retail price is hard to predict, because the retailers set their prices - but I would guess between 29 & 42 dollars (depending on the store chain) great gaming value! LewisP : It is possible you may find some treasures in the sand -- you'll need to look! hey whats up? VrtualTed : JonnyCnc is up next! JonnyCnC : In the original dune2000 infantry could take over damaged structures..... in 2000 there is suppose to be engineers. Who does what now? hi, does your webcam image change? LewisP : Engineers take the buildings. Infantry used to, becuase it was easier to move them into buildings with the old interface - so we put in the engineer. JonnyCnC : and where could I get my hands on a demo copy? LewisP : No demos yet - watch our web site for updates & demo info. VrtualTed : Hawk65728 ius up next.. Hawk65728 : what are the game requirements? and will u need a 3d effect card to play? LewisP : No 3D hardware required - LewisP : P90 is the minimum platform, and it plays smoothly - the faster the machine, though, the better the performance hi dou you have (page web)please address VrtualTed : Ysebaert is up next! ysebaert : Do you plan on releasing a map editor in a later add-on pack or even in the game LewisP : We won't release a map editor with the game launch - but we are thinking about releasing it for free on the internet after the product ships... is this room moderated? VrtualTed : Incomer is next. Incomer : Can you build multiple units if you have multiple factories like in dune2 and is their a unit and building limit hu LewisP : You can build units independently from your light factory, heavy factory, barracks, high tech factory, etc. LewisP : So you can crank out the units - there is a limit, but its set in the hundreds - the final number is still being resolved now. 5th BAD meeting right now!!! VrtualTed : SO, how long did it take to produce the game Lewis? LewisP : We've been talking & planning it for several years, but producing the game will end up taking about a year. VrtualTed : Kaspm is up next! do we have to ask now or wait until they call us???? LewisP : No! Dune 2 isn't required to play - but I would recommend if you haven't checked it out to find & play it. It still holds up today, I think VrtualTed : bubbusmax is up next! VrtualTed : bubbus? BubbusMax : Can orders be qeued? LewisP : You can order multiple units through the starport - but you can't cue up multiple commands for an individual unit DayOfWar : If Frank Herbert could see how his book has been expanded , What do you think he would say about Dune:2000? LewisP : I think he'd be proud of what we've done with D2K - we've really focused on being true to the universe. LewisP : For those of you who have read his works, he's got an incredible vision - and I think he'd be happy with how LewisP : we've put his ideas into an interactive environment and give people a chance to zoom in on the classic moments of conflict on Arrakis LewisP : THE SPICE MUST FLOW! VrtualTed : Cakemunch is up next! CakeMunch : 1)will people with normal dune2 be able to upgrade to dune2000 some how???? 2) will you be able to multiple select units like you can in RA?????? LewisP : Well, Cakemunch (?) - Dune2000 is a standalone product - no need to have Dune 2. LewisP : And yes, we have updated the interface so that you can select multiple units, set teams, etc. VrtualTed : So, when will it be out in England, France, Germany, and other places? LewisP : Worldwide release date is May/June - French, England, Germany, US VrtualTed : Raptor17 is up next/ RapTOr17 : 1.)Will there be single mission scenarios and different difficulty levels? LewisP : Yes - we are including difficulty levels VrtualTed : (We have a few more minutes! If you have a question, send it to me) LewisP : And there are over 30 solo play missions, split between the three houses. how do you ask a question? send it to ted how? VrtualTed : Dolgan1 is up next! click on his name and type your question hi Dolgan1 : Will the storyine be altared in any way apart from dune 2, example will the Emperor still takes sides agains the atreidies if they begin to win all their battles? LewisP : The fundamental storyline is very similar - the Emperor is pitting the three houses against each other -- LewisP : We've taken a lot of time to make the characters more detailed, interesting, and the story more detailed, though. he is a fake LewisP : Mercenaries, Fremen, Smugglers, etc. play a role. oh just shut it VrtualTed : Hmm. I think someone has walked in... Let's see if we can get them to make an appearance... how come theres so many ppl here and why is this channel moderated see? VrtualTed : Whoa! It's executive producer and original Dune2000 designer Brett W. Sperry! VrtualTed : Hi Brett, why don't you tell us a little about yourself... LewisP : oh noy LewisP : oh boy LewisP : how much time do we have? : ) LewisP : i am friend of Lou LewisP : er You mother fucckers are all suck ups to that son of bich co-op. LewisP : Lou and I founded Westwood in 1985 HEES FAKE LewisP : we were coders-artists-designers. Back then teams were one or two people and did many different parts LewisP : of game development Notice: You no longer have any users selected for private messages. LewisP : now I design, help run Westwood, and play games! VrtualTed : BetaWz has a question... hi VrtualTed : Beta? BetaWZ : How Many people are involved in the Dune200 Project and what do you all do for recreation? BetaWZ : When youa re fed up with ptogramming? BrettWS : over 25 people involved in development, not including the actors... BrettWS : For fun we play craps! : ) Everyone ask if we can see Ted on camera! BrettWS : I love programming still to this day, but I don't have much time to do it any more. Please show yourself on the webcam Ted ! VrtualTed is away: Just send me your question, and I will call on you when it is your turn to answe VrtualTed : Beerhoser is next! BeerHoser : How much time went in to marketing, and box design BeerHoser : and will C&C II include the medic rush? BrettWS : For dune 2000 we spent about 4 months working out logo designs, box imagery, copy, etc BrettWS : C&C 2? BrettWS : What's that. MAN THIS CHAT BITES ASS!!!!! BrettWS : Stay tuned for more info on C&C2 this summer VrtualTed : Thanks! Tmf123 is up next! Tmf123 : Uh Hi.. Tmf123 : I wanted to ask Brett if he plays Sole Survivor, and if so if he would like to join ALpha Squad BrettWS : Hi there BrettWS : Yes BrettWS : I play C&C SS a few times a week BrettWS : Alpha squad....hmmm....you guys any good? ; ) Shnook : I guess i have a three part question, and it is: 1) Will there be skirmish games? 2) Can I have a free copy? :) Shnook : Also, you know we all want it. Can we PLEASE have a few new unit names for C&C2: TS! BrettWS : Dune 2k will have a skirmish mode....it is labeled practice mode in D2k though. BrettWS : Free copy? I think the other guy beat you to it! BrettWS : Names for C&C 2 units...hmmm...Disruptor, Jump Jet Infantry, Firestorm Defense... BrettWS : : ) VrtualTed : Alexisrd is up next! uhm, when will there be released any info on C&C:Commando ? VrtualTed is away: Just send me your question, and I will call on you when it is your turn to answe VrtualTed : Hmm. Elvis has left the building... VrtualTed : Next is SoljahBoy SoljahBoy : Coolio Office! :) Can u tell us some of the features in the game and multiplayer that will most attract gamers? SoljahBoy : one more thing.... VrtualTed : go ahead Soljah SoljahBoy : I wanna challenge u RA! hehehe...:) BrettWS : haha. BrettWS : if we fight, you might win! SoljahBoy : yeah.... BrettWS : : ) BrettWS : ok BrettWS : most attactive.... BrettWS : Internet play and LAN and modem h2h BrettWS : Hi res!! SoljahBoy : coolio SoljahBoy : thanx BrettWS : All the great moments, music, units that made Dune 2 a blast. SoljahBoy : this should be a good one! L) BrettWS : I can't wait to play against Live Harkonnen BrettWS : Some really nice touches, special effects, much better drama/briefings. BrettWS : It's a pretty cool update over all. SoljahBoy : wow, is a good thing that video card support is not needed SoljahBoy : it will attract a bigger audience like that Ask about Q.. Will it be used in the same fashion as in ra? BrettWS : It's true. There really was no need to make a 3d card required. VrtualTed : So Brett, several people have asked me why you are still involved in the game making process since you are also President of Westwood. BrettWS : I can't resist. I love making games and working on new ideas with everyone here. ask them how much money they plan to make off this game ; ) BrettWS : The president part, that I can do in my sleep. but building great and compelling games, now that is the tricky part VrtualTed : We have time for one more! CakeMunch is up next. CakeMunch : when did you start programming and how long did it take you to get as good as you are??? CakeMunch : and... will dune2000 still keep the same graphics and stuff as in dune2? BrettWS : I started coding when I was about 15 years old and I started with Basic BrettWS : and after about a month, I ran out of memory on my Apple II BrettWS : and power BrettWS : so I moved to assembly language (6502) BrettWS : and programmed a bunch of little games for a few years. BrettWS : I was self taught and learned a lot by making games. WHAT A SHIT CHAT this is. Nothing special in terms of REAL NEW INFO!!! FUCKING SUCKS BrettWS : And admiring the great games of the time BrettWS : I think it took about 2-3 years to get really good. BrettWS : Dune 2000 has completely new graphics and a new look with some influences from Dune 2, but by and large BrettWS : a completely new make over in all areas. YOU SUCK YOUR COC* EVERY DAY DAILY!!! BrettWS : Hye, thanks everyone for coming. BrettWS : We will have to do this again soon! VrtualTed : Very good! Thanks again Brett for stopping by! VrtualTed : And, I think that about wraps it up! VrtualTed : Thanks everyone for stopping in. We will be adding a lot of new screenshots and stuff to the website, so stop in next week! VrtualTed : www.dune2000.com! VrtualTed : I'll open it up so that everyone can talk amongst themselves. Topic: Ireland after World War II. Discuss!