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HL2 Orion Mod Available Soon on FilePlanet!

Here's a chance to strap on a jet pack inside the Half-Life 2: Orion Mod beta. Starting on Monday, Dec 7th, this sleek and futuristic FPS mod powered by the Source engine will be available to all FilePlanet users to play in the multiplayer beta.

Orion feels like a homage to popular retro FPS games like Tribes and Unreal Tournament of yesterday. David Prassel, the man behind the concept of Orion, was inspired by such games as he played Quake 2 CTF, Tribes and Counter-Strike as he set out to make his own game over a decade ago. After thousands of changes to his game and creating three different versions of it, Half-life 2: Orion mod is making its first public appearance on FilePlanet.

The multiplayer beta features a classic struggle of capture the flag for territorial control on the planet Orion. The planet Orion is as a potential replacement colony for an overburdened planet Earth. Human war spreads to Orion and you can choose from one of three class with a choice of assault, support, and sniper class each using their specific class weapons to use in battle. These breathtaking levels showcase the diverse environment on Orion with lush green valleys filled with trees, underground caverns, snowy mountains, and dry deserts supporting the intricately designed levels that are a contrast to the futuristic nature of the game.

What makes Half-Life 2 Orion Mod a mod worth looking at is the number of features developed into the game. It has a solid foundation with the multiplayer gameplay inspired by classic FPS games like Quake 2, Unreal, and Tribes. The jet packs for the Assault class are inspired by Tribes that add an aerial dimension to gameplay and fuel the futuristic feel of the game. Orion has custom weapons that support alternate fire modes, dynamic scopes or iron sights, bullet penetration, and bullet ricochet. This is just a small taste of the many features Orion will be supporting.

Orion is a mod to watch out for because the team behind it plan to pack on more wild features. Shortly after the public release, they'll do the vanilla updates adding more weapons and basic game modes like team deathmatch. By Spring 2010, a big content update will add an original gamemode, several new classes, dinosaurs, and possibly vehicles. Yeah, that's right, DINOSAURS in a multi player game! In the meantime, prepare for the Orion Mod multiplayer beta on FilePlanet out on Monday, December 7th. The team is looking for feedback on their mod and everyone is welcome to try it.

Orion Project Website

Orion Gameplay Trailers

Orion Soundtrack

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Fallout 3 Mod Pack v4.0 - It's Back!

Well vault dwellers, you've been patient... and we're proud to release our latest version of our Fallout 3 Mod Pack. So if you're looking for a express method to downloading mods, easier then hitting an ugly mutated mole rat with a repellent stick! Just download the full thing HERE, or check out some of these cool mods below...

EVE - Energy Visuals Enhanced - by Wei Jiesen and Cipscis

If you don't use energy weapons, you will now. If you already do the mod creators ask that you "try not to mess your trousers". It includes 25 new animated deaths, custom muzzleflashes, enhanced particles, realistic impacts and much more.

Fallout 3 Re-Animated - by Alendor

Alendor didn't much care for the poses and animations in Fallout 3 so undertook the epic task of fixing them to his tastes. A professional animator by trade, we feel he's done an impressive job upping the quality. 30 Animations are currently redone!

Sunglasses Collection - by farbentier

This modification adds many new sunglass models to the game, most of them in different colors. A merchant named Dana Sawyer has recently setup shop in Rivet City selling the gems. No more sun-glare while you empty your guns into a bandit!

Cube Experimental - by SureAI

Somewhere in the wasteland of Washington D.C. is a forgotten cube complex, hidden after many years. What secrets are hidden in its 13 levels? This mod includes professional voice acting, new soundtrack, and over 2 hours of gameplay.

Frederyck Tactical Weapons - by Frederyck

Let me list a few reasons why this mod is incredible: M4A1, G36C, AK-47, MP5A4, MP5SD6 if you know the gun lingo. If you don't, just picture yourself giggling with glee as you pelt the mutants with a matrix-type arsenal of weaponry.

Enclave Air Ship - teacosy616

The Enclave is back to brighten your day with their floating base in the sky. Located in the area between springvale, Megaton and Vault 101 you can access the airship through a Vertibird in Springvale. This mod is still a work in process, but it's so cool!

FOOK 2 - FOOK Team

What started off as nothing more than a compilation of previous mods and material turned into a completely new development. FOOK2 redesigns the wasteland in better flow with the fallout universe and tries to fill in the gaps that Bethesda left behind.

DC Interiors Project - chuckSteel

Have you ever seen a building on the horizon, thinking you'll head there, just to find nothing of interest, nothing worth investigating? If so, this mod is for you! New stores include A Cuppa Joe, Floyd's Barbership, Robinson's Robots and more!

DOWNLOAD THE FALLOUT v4.0 MOD PACK!

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The Early Mods of Dragon Age

A new era of modifications have begun, heralded by the launch of the Dragon Age: Origins Toolset. Young naives have begun to wield this weapons power, but it's a long journey still to mastery - all the same many minor creations are filling the FilePlanet file hoard. Check for links to access these along with the magical Toolset below.

"Do you smell that? I smell AWESOME!"

First things first, you want the Toolset right? Sure you do. SilentCid is also here to help you with his tutorial set if you need a bit more guidance on modding Dragon Age...

Dragon Age Origins Toolset (Official)

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #1 - Basics

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #1 - Basics Part #2

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #2 - Creatures

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #3 - Conversations

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #4 - Quest Giving

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #5 - Quest Completing

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #6 - Rewards

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #7 - Gestures & Stages

SilentCid's DA Toolset Tutorial #8 - Voice Over Recordings

"This man didn't install his mods correctly!"

Oh this is what you wanted anyway isn't it, what mods are available? Where are they? I must have them all? Well this isn't Pokemon you know, but here are some of the ones released. Exercise caution when using these, and read all the documentation...

Inventory Expanded - Expand your Inventory to 125 Slots.

Respec Mod - Mess around with your character stats.

No Follower Autolevel Mod - Prevents followers from auto-leveling.

Enchant Any Weapon Mod - Allows enchantment for staffs and bows.

No Starting Abilities Mod - Couldn't be clearer then the mod name.

25 Tactic Slots Mod - You get a certain amount of tactic slots. err... 25?

Gifts of Andraste Armor - A set of mage gear, powerful but not game-breaking.

Concept Art Morrigan Face - A new, attractive face for Morrigan.

New Morrigan and Leilani Faces - More natural looking Morrigan and Leliana faces.

Human Nude (Requires Texmod) - Human females bra transparent with strap.

Succubus and LoFA Nude - Removes nipple jewelry / branches.

Have some cool Dragon Age Mods for us? Submit them here!

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