Irrational Games Releases Freedom Force Editor

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IRRATIONAL GAMES RELEASES FFEDIT, LAUNCHES NEW SITE

Versatile Modification Engine Now Available at www.modforce.com

BOSTON, MA May 15, 2002 Irrational Games announces the release of their new editing tool for the tactical RPG, (Freedom Force.) (FFEdit) is a powerful tool designed to facilitate the customization of almost every aspect of the game. To complement the release, Irrational has launched a new site, www.modforce.com, geared specifically toward the needs of the mod community.

(Game companies can make great games. Only gamers can make a great community,) said Ken Levine, co-founder of Irrational Games, (The release of this tool, along with our past and future support for ‘˜Freedom Force,’ demonstrates our dedication to that community.)

With FFEdit, the user may customize missions and campaigns; create custom characters, enemies, and levels; and integrate new objects, sounds, and visual effects. Irrational has also provided documentation that explains the customization processes in detail. They have gone to great lengths to see that the community can customize (Freedom Force) in a user-friendly environment.

The engine is available for download now at: http://www.modforce.com/files/FFEditInstaller.exe

About (FFEdit)
This user-friendly editing environment provides easy customization tools for (Freedom Force.) From the level designs to the heroes that play in them, users may now exercise complete control over their mod. It incorporates a modified game engine that allows drag-and-drop scenery placement, as well as documentation that includes detailed information on art processes, Python scripting (for mission/campaign editing), and the FFEdit functions themselves.

Key features of (FFEdit) include:
· Custom campaign or mission creation for single player and multiplayer use
· Modification and incorporation of custom and pre-built characters, villains, and minions
· Powerful Python language for easy mission scripting
· In-game level editor makes placing objects and scenery as simple as using your mouse
· Customized sounds, music, and voices to be added to your campaign
· Complete library of in-game resources to utilize or edit
· Comprehensive documentation covers every aspect of customization

System Requirements for (FFEdit)
· PC, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP, DirectX 8.1 or higher
· Pentium II 300 MHz or AMD K6-2
· 96 MB RAM
· 16 MB Direct3d Capable AGP 3D accelerator with DirectX 8.1 Compatible Driver
· 4x CD-ROM
· DirectX 8.1 compatible sound card
· Keyboard, Mouse

More information about (FFEdit) is available at http://www.modforce.com.