The Introduction:
First off i would like to welcome all, who's reading this article. I will split it into key parts. It will be a long article, so take your Coffee, relax, and take a sit (Young Skywalker =D) Let's Begin.
About Myself:
You can find more detailed bio on my moddb profile page. I am 28 years old, and I'm a Jedi Knight Academy modder, since my youngest years, personally that game brings me the best memories, time i had with people on Multiplayer Servers, people i meet in real life, and all my childhood was based on JKA, and it technically impacted my future and direction as Developer, Thats why i decided to go more professional way.
In terms of modding and all related stuff, I am mostly a self-learner, from simple re-skins to 3D modeling, Maping, Scripting, Coding, Effects Designs, Music Production etc. Let's say that. I do everything alone.
Career - Key Factors - In Chronological Order:
*** Jedi Academy ***
In my early years I worked for some polish modding community, mostly the re-skin requests, i did thousands of reskins, some were requested, some were did personally. Very quickly I was in demand in the Polish modding community, at that time, the Polish community was very large and active.
*** Knights Of The Force (original kotf.com) ***
Years later i was part of KotF development, i worked with people like Osman Gunyaz(Tim), i did a lot of KotF-related mods, like Republic Commando, i wans't happy with the direction the Original Developer goes to, so i decided to refuse that work. Many people were so hyped for kotf part 2, it was a pain for me to know that, it will never happens. and the developer fools people that blindly supported it even financially. The Contact has been lost and i was no longer a part of it.
*** Vode An: Delta Squad - Republic Commando mod ***
Years later i was part of the new polish-formed modding team "Pathology", and all i can say, the team name reflects the situation. I quickly leaved the project because lack of ideas, time and the most: - self-ego centered people. Everyone conquered with each other, zero team spirit, The mod is dead for years. Some images still exists on the Page. You can search it manually, i will not promote a dead project. =D
*** Empire At War & Empire At War: Forcess Of Corruption ***
I was a modder for Real-Time Strategy Game, Empire At War, XML Coding knowledge for modeling, units adding, but i was never involved of some Big modding groups, i quickly leaved that, it wasn't my vision and direction i want to go.
*** Generals: Zero Hour ***
I had a little adventure with Generals modding, a lot of textures, upscaling, modeling, But it was more like a hobby, some learning purposes for future much advanced projects.
*** Pro Evolution Soccer & FIFA ***
I also modded Football games. Textures, faces, kits, goalkeeper Gloves.
*** Music Production***
For five years i was involved into the Music Industry, i produced a lot of EDM (Electronic Dance Music), worked for Big Label records, ghost production, now i use that experience and combine that EDM style with Star Wars style for my Biggest project that you may probably know =) Thats right...
*** The Clone Wars Recreated Total Conversion ***
That idea was born in 2013, but like i said before, lack of knowledge, some amateur style coding, maps, models, no OpenJK release by that time that forced me to leave that project. I wasn't ready mentally. Now almost 10 years later, with all gained experience, key tools needed, i come back from the shadows to bring something new, fresh and unique. A project like you never seen and played before, uncompared to all mods/projects.
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*** TCWR Project - Everything You need to know ***
Besides all key elements to the mod i introduced on main page. Prepare for all new upcoming stuff, and updates. The New Combat system is Ready. Video is nearly done. What you saw its just a Beginning.
*** Version 1.0 ***
The Clone Wars Recreated Version 1.0 is mostly based a shooter Game. The Code has been restored to Vanilla Game, and it was written from the scratch. The game can handle more than 150 NPC/AI in one time with less FPS drops. New upgraded renderer engine, darken colors, shaders reduction for FPS and AI handling, Yes. There will be a lot of sacrifices for Version 1.0 that may be improved in future releases.
*** Structure ***
You will be able to play all Seven Seasons, with specific Character, weapon loadout, depends on the Story arc. Every single detail is scripted. What you saw in TV Show, that you play. It's a Full Story.
*** Season Transition ***
The new thing to the scripting is Season Transition, that means everything is dynamic, no needed to quit from menu to select season and things like that, Story goes itself, till the Season 7 Finale Mission.
*** Models ***
Not all models are made by me, Keep that in mind i work alone on this project. Some are free-licensed assets ported to JKA standards, some are make as hybrid (used other parts from other models) But most of them are completely from scratch. In future game versions, all models will be remastered and made from scratch, no hybrids, no assets-ready. All from scratch.
*** Technology and Methods ***
For years i was worked with old methods that i learned, used outdated technology like 3Ds Max 8, but now with fantastic people i meet, i switched to newer Technology and programs, that will require some remastering to the models, textures, and overall looking and also some time for me to learn all these new things.
*** DLC 1.0 - The Lost Missions Release ***
The project will not ends with Season 7 Finale.In Version 1.0 there will be In-game DLC bonus content that contains : Episode II Geonosis Arena in The Clone Wars Style, The Bad Batch Season 1 - Battle Of Kaller, and the famous fan-made Video "Tukk Tales" To honor this fantastic Creator. I have my vision for this story, i am not Involved into the project, But i will provide you the best story, humor, and the same feeling as it was in the Fan-made Video. The future for DLC's is even more bright. Thats all what i can say right now.
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- Now the most important, and final part of this article.
*** The Clone Wars Recreated - Showcase Version ***
You all decided, months ago i started a poll about releasing a Showcase Version, It Will be released when All my community platforms will be ready (YouTube etc) and promoting campaign will be done. I also want to improve my social skills, thats why i have a surprise for you at the end of article =)
*** Details ***
The Showcase Version has 7 short, cut-content missions, only for showcasing purposes.
Each Season - One Short Mission, it's not even close to the Demo, thats why its called an Showcase Version.
*** Engine and Code Build ***
Version uses 0.01 Build that means no new features, models, outdated HUD, Textures, Sound Effects or animations introduced in the video or images.
Each code requires rebuild and changes to entire game structure, its time consuming. I hope you all will respect that decision and wait for Final Release. Only updated Rendering for Effects handling with increased pool memory to handle all stuff.
*** Characters and Overall Look ***
Models are outdated, no new Clone Trooper phase 1 helmet like i showed in images, it uses 2013 model with Current 2023 clone armor (Hybrid).
List of characters (TCW Style) - Chronological Order and Seasons:
Season 1 Rugosa
- Master Yoda
- Super Battle Droid (+wirst rocket version)
- Battle Droid (Old 2013 model)
- Lieutenant Thire
- Clone Jek
- Clone Rys
Season 2 Landing At Point Rain
- Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Normal + hurt versions)
- Geonosian
- Commander Cody
- ARF Trooper (Geonosis)
Season 3 Kamino Barracks Defence
- General Grievous
- Clone Fives
- Clone Echo
- Captain Rex
Season 4 Dathomir Massacre
- Mother Talzin
- BX Commando Droid
- Nightsister
- Ventress (Nightsister)
- Count Dooku (+face damage)
Season 5 Mandalore Palace
- Darth Maul
- Savage Opress
- Darth Sidious
Season 6 Ringo Vinda
- ARC Trooper Fives
- 501st Legion (+Shield)
- Clone Tup
- Commander Doom
- Captain Rex Phase 2
- Droideka
- Jedi Sisters Tiplee & Tiplar (No hair movement in 0.01 Build)
Season 7 Anaxes Cyber Center
- ARC Jesse
- Tactical Droid (2013)
- Admiral Trench (Holo)
- The Bad Batch
*** Menus ***
New, Fresh animated and modernized menu - holographic style icons, with locked options and modes, prepared for Version 1.0 (can't be unlocked in.menu file)
*** Ideas & Future ***
This is just the beginning. I have a lot of ideas how to upgrade the game, to the coding, visuals, and all stuff. My Biggest dream, and i am sure not only mine is to Port this Game and My The Clone Wars Recreated Project to Unreal Engine 5. Thats why i am consider to open up Patreon Site, (The Paypal support is activated on my moddb profile page it's only optional) Gain more supporters, launch a YouTube Channel, making tutorials for you all, and making a funds to hire the best programmers, because i have a minimal knowledge about Coding (C++ etc) to make this dream possible. The JKA port it's only a testing phase, a backup plan, still its a fantastic Engine, but has its own limits, and even when i increased such a lot of things, JKA will always be JKA. Time moves forward, and the technology moves forward, I will do my best to give you the best experience ever to this Content. There is no, and never be a Tripple A Game, with The Clone Wars TV Show content, My personal huge dissapointment with Republic Heroes Game, it was like a spit in the face to all TCW sympathizers how much it was destroyed. My target for that backup plan is simple. To make it a the best mod in the history of JKA, the best game, with so much wasted potential, lazyness of the Developers, but in the end we can thank them for this brilliant game and memories, i will push it to the limit to reach that potential, to give you something like most of people dream about. I am here to make a difference, to inspire others, contribute, help and share my knowledge, even if some methods are outdated, I am here to unite. Not to Divide. Thats the goals of entire The Clone Wars Recreated Project. Thank you all from my bottom of my heart for each single view, comment, private messages, even hate and dramas. Every single situations like this brings the new experience, helps me solve things out, even being a better person. Thats why i have a surprise for you all at the end of this article. It was personally hard for me to write all of this, leaving out the shadows, and hit that "go live" with this Project. But i finally did it, I want to build a great solid community, with all of you. Thats why i decided to share with you my Discord ID so you can reach me easly, ask a questions, talk and spend some time, in peacefull atmosphere. I am opened to criticism, advices and the otherside, i am ready to help contribute, and build something thats will never collapses. Feel free to comment, share this article, to reach out all The Clone Wars sympathizers. I Love You All.
Maria. aka CT-7777
My Discord ID
Right off the bat I can see you have enormous passion for this project and every preview I've seen really illustrates that.
I'll be watching this mod with great interest.
Such an amazing and wonderful story. I don't have a words for this. Im just waiting, and i don't believe you have a lack of experience and social skills, this is a top class experience, social skills and article. Thank you for telling all of this and for telling truth about KotF! Showcase Verion looks like a brilliant even if its a early build!
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This looks absolutely amazing. I'm so excited
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