Hi there folks, figured I'd give a quick update on 88 Flak. Recently, M0tah wrote a tool named FLSPop, or Freelancer Server Population Notifier, which allows players to see on their desktop when new players have logged onto the server, like so:
Also, in addition to informing players of logins, FLSPop also allows players to check who is on the server:
In the future, this tool may also allow players to check for things like 88 Flak updates and whatever else we can think of, which brings me to my second update - 1.27 Beta testing is still continuing, with the latest RC100 released a few days ago. I know I said I'd go crazy when we reached RC100, but none-the-less 88 Flak continues to improve and evolve. With my winter break coming around, I'll have a chance to implement some of the features I've been holding off of due to lack of time, like the persistant NPCs (individual, persistant NPCs with their own dynamic reputations, voices, ships, etc. - for example, a legendary Molly pilot mentioned in news, whom you might encounter once and a while), unique challenge systems, and whatever else I and others can grind out in those weeks.
So, if you'd like to check out the 1.27 betas, you can as always check out the Beta Topic on the Fourms for the latest information and downloads. Until next time, farewell!
