Æon's Unreal Download Page

Welcome to the Download Page
This page sums up all the possible stuff you could need. Primarily updates, maps, and other patches.

Page start: Monday, August 3rd 22:33 1998
Last updated on Wednesday, November 4th 10:19 1998

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Downloads
...Update Unreal to v2.19
...Make UnrealEd Work !!
...Custom Maps
...Complete Server.ini Example
...Movie(s)
...FTP Site: Files, Skins, Maps.

Update Unreal

Alas since epic is still working on an internet patch to finally make Unreal Multiplayer work on the Internet this and further updates will be nessary. This is the first update:
To update from v2.00 (Unreal's release CDROM version number) you will have to install v2.19 (2.11 MB) over your previous Unreal\System\ version.

For completeness here are the no longer needed previous betas: v2.17 (1.9 MB) v2.16 (1.9 MB), v2.09 (1.19 MB).

Here is a list bug fixes with Beta v2.19: Internet Play When the server switches levels, all players were thrown into the holding cell, but don't properly rejoin the next level. Fixed. Entering a server as a spectator then typing "suicide" on the console caused the spectator to be visible to players as a little tiny chess pawn. Eliminated. "RMODE" command is no longer allowed during network play (potential unfair advantage). Fixed object updates becoming erratic after 30+ minutes in the same level. Internet Server Fixed potential crash when players are downloading files. LAN Play Fixed message "Connecting to unreal://0.0.0.0/" without ever connecting. Fixed joining game from "find local servers menu" not connecting. UnrealScript Fixed crash calling static functions. Added function InternetLink.IpAddrToString Implemented ELinkMode MODE_Binary in UdpLink, for mod authors who need to implement binary UDP protocols. Editor Fixed crash on exit

Here is a list bug fixes with Beta v2.17: Fixed ESC in intro level crashing games in the software renderer on some machines. Eliminated chance of server crashing when player limit is exceeded. Disabled CD check, which was causing problems for some users. Fixed problems with 3dfx Voodoo Rush cards under some versions of Glide. Fixed volumetric lighting ranbow effects on 3DNow!

Here is a list of things the Unreal Combined Patch, Beta v2.16 fixes:
Known issues When connecting to a network game through the "Join Game" menu, you absolutely need to select your connection speed, either "Lan", "28K Internet", or "56K internet". If you don't select your speed, you will probably experience erratic performance. While this version should improve Internet play, we have more work to do in this area before it's perfect...there will be several more patches. This patch is missing the latest 3dfx Voodoo2 dual TMU support. There are some bugs that need to be worked out there. Hardware support Kickass Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live support Latest Unreal OpenGL support More AMD K6-2 / 3DNow! optimizations Intellimouse support on Win95 Networking Improved play on low-bandwidth connections (still not the ultimate, but it's a step in the right direction). Better, faster GameSpy support. General Shaved a couple megs off the memory usage Further improved the loading time If Unreal is already running in the background, clicking on a web browser link now redirects the existing copy of Unreal rather than launching a new one Bug fixes: Server memory leak when switching levels, sporadic dynamic lighting crash, sporadic file loading crash on low-memory machines. Server New server querying interface. Server now runs quietly in the background by default (a tray icon) Network statistics display & log to help us track down performance problems that people report Unreal.ini ServerActors can now have parameters sent to them, i.e. for launching multiple master server uplinks pointing to different IP addresses. Far lower memory usage (over 2X less memory in typical levels) UnrealScript C style 'continue' keyword Java style "new" function for creating new objects Improved TcpLink, UdpLink support for Internet mods UnrealEd Faster loading time Significantly lower memory usage Misc UnrealEd improvements from Mark Poesch @ Legend Entertainment Improved "undo" support

Here is a list of things the Unreal Combined Patch, Beta v2.09 fixes:

	Significantly improved Internet performance on 28.8K and 56K connections. The should fix the uber-lag problem for most players, and improve performance on 28.8K-56K modem connections. Performance is still far from silky smooth, but this should get most people up and running with somewhat-decent performance. We'll be doing a lot more optimizing, playing, and tweaking of the Internet code over the coming weeks.
	3dfx Voodoo Rush: Now supported in beta form. Still some known problems with resolution switching.
	Cyrix processors: Fixed Unreal crashing at startup giving an "InitEngine" error message.
	Aureal 3D audio: Fixed sound effects repeating and skipping.
	Creative Labs SB3D audio: Now supported in beta form. 4-speaker panning and other cool effects.
	Network play: You can now download multiple package files (.unr, .utx, .uax, etc) when entering a server. Previously, only the .unr file could be downloaded, then the connect attempt aborted.
	Dedicated server: The CD is no longer required in the drive to launch a dedicated server.
	Dedicated server: The "IpDrv" package is now server-side only, so it is not version-checked against clients.
	Dedicated server: Supports multiple UnrealServers per machine.
	Windows: Fixed not being able to click on .unr map files to launch them from long-filename directories.
	Windows NT: Switching in and out of 3dfx mode multiple times now works.
	UnrealEd: Fixed "Full rebuild" giving bogus error message in UnrealScript #always directive.

Make UnrealEd Work !!!
If you have trouble getting Unreal\System\UnrealEd.exe to work, this may have to do with Visual Basic. The Map editor needs some of the runtime libraries that come with Visual Basic, and will crash if they are missing. Grab this VB Run 5.0 Fix (1.86 MB) and install it. Then reboot... UnrealEd should now work... hopefully ;)

Death Match Custom Maps
To get an overview of all maps you can also take a direct look at my FTP Maps directory for Unreal. Be sure the check out the Maps and Map Archive pages.

For a complete list of Unreal Custom Maps along with Screenshots take a look at the Map Archive page. Since I am running a Level Loop on Æon's that also contains some custom maps, please make sure that you check out this DM Level Loop and download and install the maps into your Unreal\Maps\ directory.

Complete Server.ini Config File Example
Here is my adapted and edited Unreal\System\Unreal.ini file: Server.ini (20 KB). This might help you server admins out there :)... Be sure to check out the Server.ini section.

Unreal Movies
Here is a one minute Unreal AVI movie (8.9 MB) you might like to check out. Also from www.unreal.com.