CarBall

The first revision of the online manual for CarBall3 is now available. The link is available on the site index page, or check here

The moment is finally here. After many, many long months we are pleased to announce the formal "release" of CarBall 3 for UT3. Download it here! We are making the current version, CarBall 3.0 RC3 available for everyone. The mod is far from done, however we feel that it is to a point where it is fun and fully playable. Please report any issues you find here. We are working at getting a bug tracking system up, but for now continue to post to the forums. I am also working on putting together a manual like we had for CB2. It is almost ready, and a link will be place on the main page soon.

For those of you who are CarBall 2 veterans, please keep in mind that that is not CarBall for UT2k4 version 3. This mod has been completely re-written from the ground up to take advantage of the UT3 engine, which is VASTLY different than the Unreal 2 engine. If you have played Warfare or VCTF in UT3, you will know that vehicle handling is very different than it UT2k4, and has a much more realistic feel.

I have also set a new area where all the CarBall related downloads and installer packages can be found. You can get to this quickly from the front page by clicking the "Files" link.

To go along with the occasion, I have put together a new CarBall 3 theme for the site, including our new logo and slogan. If you prefer the old look, you can revert to the CB2 theme using the user control panel. As always, we welcome any suggestions or comments you might have. Always remember that no matter what it is just a game!

Enjoy!!

Ok all, this last week I started back up with the CarBall3 develoment. I am currently going through and fixing CB3 to work with the new features that are [finally] in the 2.0 patch. The 2.0 patch also broke a couple of the UI elements, which I have already fixed. We are still looking for help on the art side (meshes, materials, UI elements, etc) if any one is interested. I will post more details throughout the month...

Yeah, yeah, I know it is March already, but since I like to post these at the end of the month, and am a month or two behind...

Believe it or not, we are pretty far along making UT3 playable. As far as the basic gameplay goes, we are pretty much just tweaking things and fixing bugs at this point. The last thing I was working on was a basic UI, and to do that I have been converting CB3 to a full blow mod (where as CB2 and the initial CB3 pre-alpha was really just a custom gametype). I have not spent as much time on UT3 as I would like, not really done much at all, since December. I have had a series of important deadlines at work (long hours), plus I have had a few consulting projects ongoing; I have dedicate time to the stuff that pays the bills, and although I love CarBall, it doesn't bring me in any income. Both Demon and SS have been a tremendous help over the last few months.

Now a bit of sad news. UrDaddy has removed himself from active status on the Dev Team due to real life commitments. Everyone here should wish him well. Although we don't fault UD's decision in the least, this unfortunate situation has created a issue with CB3's development, as I relied heavily on UD for organization, and he ran out beta testing.

Also, the Dev Team simply does not have the art support it really needs to finish/polish CB3. We desperately need someone who is familiar with editing/creating UT3 materials, and with managing the CB3 packages. If you think that you or anyone you know can help fill this roll, please either email me through the forums, or private message me.

My last time critical deadline at work is at the end of the month, so I should have lots of more free time by then. I am hoping to be able to get back to working heavily on CB3 sometime this month.

Cheers!

Happy Thanksgiving All!