Night and Day Web Site On-Line
by Gwynhala [5:32 pm ET - May 27, 2001]
BoneBreaker wrote to let us know that the official Night and Day website is on-line. Night and Day is a mod for Rune, in which the day team fights the night team. The day team has special powers during the day, but is weaker at night. The night team has special night powers but is weaker during the day. They're also looking for reliable skinners and model makers for the mod team.
Rune: Viking Warlord Update
by Gwynhala [4:27 pm ET - May 23, 2001]
GameSpot has posted two movies of Rune: Viking Warlord, the upcoming PS/2 version of Rune. The movies, while shot on the PS/2, feature many familiar scenes from the single-player game of PC Rune. Check them out here!
Rune 1.07 Patch for Macintosh
by Gwynhala [2:42 pm ET - May 19, 2001]
Westlake Interactive is beta testing the Macintosh version of the Rune 1.07 patch. ETA for free download of the final 1.07 patch for Mac is a few weeks.
Rune RPG Now Available
by Phoebus [11:42 pm ET - May 18, 2001]
That's right pen-and-paper fans! The Rune RPG is ripe for the plucking! Here's the announcement from Atlas Games' website:The Rune RPG has been shipped to distributors and will be available at game stores worldwide shortly. The 256 page hardcover, written by master game designer Robin D. Laws, retails for $27.95.
The Rune RPG features:
· A competitive roleplaying approach - characters earn victory points for their exploits, and a winner is declared at the end of every session.
· A group GM-ing experience - Rune's innovative encounter creation system encourages players to create skirmishes to insert in the larger plot of the adventure.
· Stunning concept art from the Rune video game, courtesy of Human Head Studios, and a demo copy of Human Head Studios' Rune video game is included with the hardcover.
· Become a Hero worthy of Norse Legend... or at least behead a lot of monsters. Head to Atlas Games' site for more info.
SoulSaver Interviewed on EvilCity
by Gwynhala [5:54 pm ET - May 14, 2001]
Thor from EvilCity has managed to track down and ask a few questions to long time Rune mapper 'SoulSaver'. You'll find the details right here.
Rune: Viking Warlord Video on GameSpot
by Gwynhala [5:46 pm ET - May 14, 2001]
GameSpot has received new media from Rune: Viking Warlord for the Sony PlayStation 2. The PlayStation 2 version of Rune will feature several specific enhancements, including new levels in the mountains and the deepest depths of the netherworld for a total of 40 unique environments, and new monsters such as the flame-clawed Helhounds, the Frost Giants of the Nordic mountains, and skeletons.
Check it out!
Rune Dungeon Master Mod - Version 0.6 Beta
by Gwynhala [1:55 am ET - May 12, 2001]
Elite_Ravager wrote to let us know about a new version of the Dungeon Master mod for Rune -- version 0.6 beta!
The list of updates since version 0.5 are:
New Interface -- no more having to bind keys
New Spells -- added Invisibility, Speed, Teleport, Dispel Magic, Fly, Raise Zombie, Fire Sword, Shield, Lightning Bolt, (exploding) Fire Ball
Abilities -- changed from class based code (e.g. where thief abilities are only in the class 'thief') to an ability based system (e.g. where any character can be given the sneak ability).
Character File Format (server only) -- the server now loads the list of
starting characters from the file rpgCharacters.ini
Two new swords -- darksword and greatsword
Several other bug fixes and tweaks
Players can dowload the new version here
Rune Patch 1.07 - Int'l Version
by Gwynhala [2:35 pm ET - May 8, 2001]
We originally posted the Rune 1.07 patch on May 3 (thanks, Za0oO!). What we didn't say, is that the file will update any version of Rune (English or Foreign) to 1.07. In addition to our original link to the patch at Mindless Games and Entertainment, its now available in the files section of RuneNews.com.
Hey Mikey, They Liked It!
by Phoebus [10:32 am ET - May 5, 2001]
Game Revolution gave Rune: HoV a B+ rating. Here's a blurb:To the delight of veterans and newbies alike, Halls of Valhalla is both an expansion to the original and a stand-alone online multiplayer game. It features new skins, new maps, new modes and a new bug fixing patch for owners of the original Rune. And at under 20 dollars it is easily one of this year's best bets for action gamers. Although they didn't like the new female skins, we won't hold that against them....
Tim Talking Euro Trash!
by Phoebus [7:05 pm ET - May 4, 2001]
EuroGamer has conducted an excellent and quite thorough interview with Tim Gerritsen of Human Head, covering their Blair Witch game, Rune and the HoV "expansion pack", Atlas' Rune pen-and-paper RPG, and the news that Human Head is now working on an unannounced PlayStation 2 title. Here's a little teaser, talking about the new Headball mode in Halls of Valhalla:Back when Rune was finishing up, we had talked about other modes we wanted to do. We talked about the old Aztec game of Jai Alai where you threw a ball through a hoop (a bit like basketball). In the Aztec society, the team that lost got their heads cut off. We thought, let's cut out the middle man and make a game that allowed you to use limbs and heads
as the method of scoring. There's lots more where that came from, so be sure to check out the rest!
The Bloodletting Continues!
by Phoebus [10:58 am ET - May 4, 2001]
GameSpot gives the not-for-free Halls of Valhalla expansion pack the ol' bend-over-insertion that's unfortunately become routine with this title:If you're already familiar with last year's Viking action game, Rune, and weren't impressed with its multiplayer experience to begin with, then you might as well skip the rest of this review. Halls of Valhalla isn't going to change your mind. If for some reason you did enjoy Rune's lackluster deathmatch mode, you still might want to hold off on Halls of Valhalla. It simply takes the weakest part of the original game and repackages it with a few ultimately inconsequential bonuses--and then it ends up being even less impressive than that description. Agree? Disagree? Head to our forums and be heard!
Rune Patch 1.07 Released
by Za0oO [1:44 pm ET - May 3, 2001]
Human Head Studios have good technical support, and we see it once again, since they just released an upgrade to Rune that will bring your current version to 1.07.
Click here to grab the patch off our files section.
Oh, That's Harsh!
by Phoebus [12:51 am ET - May 3, 2001]
Geez, I'm tending to like the game a lot more than the reviews, but maybe that's just me. Anywho, GamesDomain reviewed the not-for-free Rune expansion pack, Halls of Valhalla, and pretty much said what everyone else who's reviewed it has been saying, more or less:Considering that the game ships with a level editor and so many maps, there's a fair amount of replay value. Unfortunately, the core of the game, melee combat, isn't very satisfying. Expect fleeting fun from Rune: Halls of Valhalla, but little long-lasting entertainment. These kinds of reviews are always fun to read, but the true test, as they say (and you know who THEY are) is in the arena. Also, as you'll recall, we treated the title a whole lot better than these guys did, because we actually liked the game before we played the add-on. Snarf.
Server Party at Gwynhala's Longboat!
by Gwynhala [5:36 pm ET - May 2, 2001]
Folks, I just got hooked up da bomb at home with a 2Mbps connection. To celebrate I'll have an HoV dedicated server up and running all night.
Stop by, check out Gwynhala's Longboat, and let me know how you're pinging!
IGN Reviews Halls of Valhalla
by Gwynhala [12:02 pm ET - May 2, 2001]
You thought Mindless Games & Entertainment was harsh on Rune: Halls of Valhalla? Check out what Tal Blevins has to say.
RuneGame.com Adds Editing Site
by Gwynhala [11:34 am ET - May 2, 2001]
If you're interested in making maps for Rune single-player, deathmatch, Head-Ball, or Arena Match, you'll find tutorials and other help from Human Head on the new ed.runegame.com site.
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