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February 14th, 1999 |
Goodbye until the summer...
Well, I'll be signing off for now until... June! Why? DarkForest Software is now currently working on a HUGE new project, one that that we've
been dreaming of accomplishing, but up until now have not had the necessary resources to do so. Now, we have those resources, and we need to devote all our
staff towards making this dream a reality. Farewell for now, we shall meet again when the time comes...
-Matthew Horton |
January 10th, 1999 |
Trinity 2.5 Has Been Released!
Yes, that's right, we were able to dish out a new version of Trinity during all this chaos! The new version enables you to add
your own links and MIDIs to the Trinity Interface, adding a whole new dimension of customization to the product! If you use Trinity 2.0, please
upgrade now! After all... it's free!
-Matthew Horton |
January 8th, 1999 |
Happy New Year!
Yes, I've done it. Not only have I upgraded the DarkForest Web Site to Version 6.5, I've also released the mighty Xenogears Nexus!
Visit it and download all the Xenogears crap you could ever wish for! Bwaa ha ha ha ha!
Well, since this is a new version of the site, I'd like to explain the nature of what I've improved, and highlight the sections I've added/removed.
Added / Updated Sections!
[NEW!] The Forest Clearing
This new section will handle one of the duties of the "What's New?" page, namely listing all the sections that have been added/updated/removed on all of our sites! If you want to know
what's been updated and when, check out this section! It will also retain full archives, categorized by month, just in case you might have missed something. This is by far the most powerful new feature of
Version 6.5! Now, I'd like to emphasize the fact that the nature of this "What's New?" page has changed. It will now only talk about news events, not list what's been updated. Please try to remember this,
so you can avoid a mess of confusion later.
[UPDATED!] DarkForest's Products
Yes, the products page has been overhauled as well, adding a convenient new feature, the "Product Information Center". This JAVA Applet scrolls
all available critical data on our products so you can know their individual status / current version without having to hunt through a bunch of pages looking for the info.
[UPDATED!] Company Information
In an effort to free up some web space, I have redone the entire Company Information section, including rewriting some of the content.
Please visit it if you feel so inclined.
Removed Sections / Cancelled Projects...
[CANCELLED!] Slayers Source
Well, we had to kill something, and I considered Slayers Source the weakest link in our
chain of quality. Oh well...
[REMOVED!] The Shadow's Whisper
Okay, you and I both know I was way too lazy to update that thing every !@$%ing month!
[REMOVED!] The Arch Nemesis Section
After thinking it over, I realized that I hated the people on that page so much that they don't even deserve to be on my web site.
[REMOVED!] About DarkForest
Actually, this section still exists, it's just been transformed into the Staff Page.
Well that's about it for now. Be on the lookout for Trinity 2.5, I assure you it's going to rock! I'd like to emphasize one last point before I depart: from now on, I'll be trying to maintain
a daily updating schedule! Be sure to check back here every day!
-Matthew Horton |
December 20th, 1998 |
Happy Holidays!
Yes, I did get a new monitor. Sorry for no updates recently, but I've been swamped with insane amounts of schoolwork and funeral services. Right now, I'd like us to take
a moment of silence in order to honor the memories of two great friends who have left us for a better place, my great grandmother Ida Horton, and Locke's dog and our beloved accountant, Charlie.
They were both inspirations to us because of their innocent nature and their strength in the face of hard times. We will always remember you...
Well, I haven't been idle in the least. These events have strengthened the resolve of Locke and I, and we've been working like madmen. My ultimate goal is to get the Xenogears Web Site out by Christmas. Oh, and
speaking of the Xenogears Web Site...
Xenogears Web Site Status Report
Incredible progress has been made! I'm happy to announce that the Xenogears Web Site is 74% complete, and that the projected release date is 7-10 days from now! Hurrah!
-Matthew Horton |
November 30th, 1998 |
ARRRRRRRRGHHHHH!!!!!
Blast it! Sorry about the lack of updates, guys, but my monitor decided to die on me a week and a half ago. I'm borrowing this one temporarily from my uncle until
I can scrape together the cash for a new, better monitor! Yea! What's in it for you? Well... with a better monitor, I can develop for 1024 X 768 screen resolution! (25% of our visitors us it!)
So, please be patient, cause with all this work I won't be able to update or answer tech questions until January 1st at the latest. I'll inform you when things get back to normal.
Xenogears Web Site Status Report
Are you kidding?! How can I work on the Xenogears Web Site if I can't see what I'm doing?!
-Matthew Horton |
November 11th, 1998 |
Well, we're finally back. It looks like XOOM finally fixed their server problems...
(it's about @#$!in' time!)
Okay, let's get down to business. First of all the MechWarrior 2 Variant Pack FAQ has been updated with
some valuable information. Be sure to check it out! I also updated the poll on the News page! We want your feedback!
Xenogears Web Site Status Report
Work is going well on the site! The main layout, content design, and character biographies of all 55 main characters have been
completed! I'll have a definite projected release date once the story section is done. Stay tuned for more updates.
-Matthew Horton |
October 31st, 1998 |
Well, this isn't really an update, more like a status report. The reason for my absence was simple: I've been playing Xenogears for the past week. I finally beat it, (after 48 hours of play time) and have decided to devote an entire web site to this incredible game. So, that's what's in the works.
Oh yeah, and it looks like XOOM is doing server maintenance, so if images don't load or pages disappear, don't complain cause it's not my fault.
Well, that's it for now! I'll announce the release date of the Xenogears web site as soon as I can make a complete assessment of the project.
-Matthew Horton |
October 17th, 1998 |
Today is R-Day... |
Welcome. What you're seeing now is probably far beyond what you've expected.
That's Right. DarkForest Software hasn't been idle in the least. We've been reborn. All three of our sites have been completely overhauled. Trinity is now in Version 2,
and the MechWarrior 2 Variant Packs has a new version out. I won't go into detail about what's new. It's far too much to list here. Go explore... there are many wondrous things to discover.
-Matthew Horton
President, DarkForest Software |
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