1.0.0 - BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Urban Terror is a "total conversion mod" for Quake III Arena based on action and realism. Urban Terror is a completely free add-on to id Software's Quake III Arena.
1.2.0 - What is a modification [mod]?
When id Software released Quake III Arena, they also released many files that make it possible for people with certain programming, sound and graphics skills to modify the original Quake III Arena game code. A modification [mod] is a game based on the Quake III Arena gaming engine. All mods for Quake III Arena are free. Some of them make only small changes [like making weapons more powerful], while others are more complex and create a total conversion [a TC].
1.3.0 - What is a Total Conversion?
A total conversion [TC] is a special kind of mod that changes so many things in Quake III Arena that it looks like a completely new game. Urban Terror is a TC mod because it adds new weapons, player models, sounds, maps, damage system, physics and many new game play options which make it difficult to recognize the mod from Quake III Arena.
1.4.0 - How much does Urban Terror cost?
Urban Terror is 100% free. It is a condition of the End User Licensing Agreement [EULA] when creating a mod that it not be released for commercial retail. That means the team who created Urban Terror [Silicon Ice Development] is doing it for free. If you purchased Urban Terror, then some unscrupulous individual may have ripped you off. You should immediately report them to id Software or Silicon Ice Development.
1.5.0 - Will I need to upgrade my computer to play Urban Terror?
No. If you can run Quake III Arena, then you can play Urban Terror. If you are unsure, compare your system specifications which those for Quake III Arena.
1.6.0 - Will I need to purchase Quake III Team Arena?
No, you will not have to spend your hard earned cash on Team Arena. You will be able to run Urban Terror from Quake III as long as you have complied with the current point release from id Software.
1.7.0 - Who is Silicon Ice Development?
Silicon Ice Development is the group name of the development team that is creating Urban Terror. Silicon Ice Development's only current project is Urban Terror, but in the future it's possible that we may add more projects. Check out the Silicon Ice Development web site for details about the development team.
1.8.0 - Where do I go for more information about Urban Terror?
Urban Terror's official web site is located at www.urbanterror.net and Silicon Ice Development's web site is located at www.silicon-ice.com. Both sites will be able to provide you with the most up to date information pertaining to development of Urban Terror.
1.9.0 - What are some of the community Urban Terror sites I can visit?
The Urban Terror Community has some excellent support sites that will only grow and increase after Beta 2 is release. Here is a short list of some of the sites you can visit that support Urban Terror: The 6th Floor, UrbanTerroristZ, UrbanTerror.de, Mungo Zen Opelhouse MadMapper Jolt and VKGN. These are just a few of the sites that make up our increasing community. If you have a site, then please e-mail Silicon Ice Development.
1.10.0 - What do I need to play Urban Terror?
To start with, the most important thing you need is a retail copy of Quake III Arena [actually the most important thing is a good computer, but that's obvious, right?]. Once you have Quake III Arena installed, you MUST install the latest Quake III Arena patch from id Software [available on our Downloads Section]. Finally, you will need to download the files specific to your platform to take part in Project Urban Terror.
1.11.0 - Where can I get the mod files or the necessary point releases?
Go to www.urbanterror.net and click on Downloads, which are linked to FilePlanet and 3D Downloads. This will direct you to a download page which has the latest Urban Terror files, including the Point Releases and all the necessary install files. There will be more prominent FTP sites listed as we receive them. We usually supply the Point Release on our site as well, but you can use Quake3World to supply an entire list of Point Release files for all gaming platforms.