News
Work fires up!
August 20, 2010, 10:36:34 PM by aRny
Dear Community,
For many of you, summer is coming to an end – we hope you have enjoyed the heat waves seen across many parts of the globe over the last few months, at great disappointment to others. For us however, the majority of the TA team are back from holiday and in 5th gear producing some stunning work.
Our character team have modeled all 4 base models to a very high standard and commenced skinning them within the last couple of days, and already we’re seeing draw-dropping material. We hope to show you updates of these in the near future.
In other areas of the team our lead programmer Craig (aka Boffin) has been working on our backend system putting together a master server system with Kristian (TOP-Proto) which will serve many functions… dare I say it, stats and auth system (points people to the media concepts from kyo)! Frank (aka MacFrog) has implemented a web-base user and server registration system so registration, which will link up to our in-game database... this is really starting to look more and more like a game than you can imagine!
If that isn't enough, those familiar with the UDK updates will know scaleform was introduced some beta's ago, allowing a developer to implement flash menus in-game, giving endless possibilities for styles, animations, effects and so on… It should be worth noting, the TA team has already begun transforming Sven’s (kyo) excellent concepts and bringing them to life in-game, slowly but surely. Thanks to Gus (Sinister Syxx) and Proto who have both worked minimum 8hours a day for the last week learning the workflow and the tedious job involved to getting this looking purrrrrrfect!
A lot of work is going on else where in camp – but we’ll save those for another day.
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our latest 2 members, Matt (Mjl86) a level designer and Jason (midwinterdreams) an environment modeler and artist – both now on our staff page.
Psstt.. what the heck, it wouldn't be news if we didn't show you some pictures right?!
As a little extra, here are some teaser pictures for what our swat and male characters will have as accessories, two of many items
Thanks for reading and please continue to show your support and have patience in our project.
Regards
Your TA Team
For many of you, summer is coming to an end – we hope you have enjoyed the heat waves seen across many parts of the globe over the last few months, at great disappointment to others. For us however, the majority of the TA team are back from holiday and in 5th gear producing some stunning work.
Our character team have modeled all 4 base models to a very high standard and commenced skinning them within the last couple of days, and already we’re seeing draw-dropping material. We hope to show you updates of these in the near future.
In other areas of the team our lead programmer Craig (aka Boffin) has been working on our backend system putting together a master server system with Kristian (TOP-Proto) which will serve many functions… dare I say it, stats and auth system (points people to the media concepts from kyo)! Frank (aka MacFrog) has implemented a web-base user and server registration system so registration, which will link up to our in-game database... this is really starting to look more and more like a game than you can imagine!
If that isn't enough, those familiar with the UDK updates will know scaleform was introduced some beta's ago, allowing a developer to implement flash menus in-game, giving endless possibilities for styles, animations, effects and so on… It should be worth noting, the TA team has already begun transforming Sven’s (kyo) excellent concepts and bringing them to life in-game, slowly but surely. Thanks to Gus (Sinister Syxx) and Proto who have both worked minimum 8hours a day for the last week learning the workflow and the tedious job involved to getting this looking purrrrrrfect!
A lot of work is going on else where in camp – but we’ll save those for another day.
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our latest 2 members, Matt (Mjl86) a level designer and Jason (midwinterdreams) an environment modeler and artist – both now on our staff page.
Psstt.. what the heck, it wouldn't be news if we didn't show you some pictures right?!
Environment Models
Designed & Modeled by pAldred
Trash Can
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Hose Box
Designed & Modeled by pAldred
Trash Can
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Hose Box
As a little extra, here are some teaser pictures for what our swat and male characters will have as accessories, two of many items
Character Accessory Model
Designed & Modeled by maddy & striker
Swat female & male Radio
Designed & Modeled by Dreamnt
Merc female & male M9 Bayonet
Designed & Modeled by maddy & striker
Swat female & male Radio
Designed & Modeled by Dreamnt
Merc female & male M9 Bayonet
Thanks for reading and please continue to show your support and have patience in our project.
Regards
Your TA Team
TA Camp Postponed
August 05, 2010, 12:59:26 AM by aRny
Dear Community,
The TA team have decided to postpone the camp meeting until next year (first mentioned here) since we feel the next few months are vital in us reaching our milestone targets and getting closer to the 1st beta!!
Some members of the team are working solid throughout the weekends to ensure they meet their individual targets. Our motivation is high, work is being churned out two-fold - we are on a roll at the moment and we're going for the finish line
Whilst we will not divulge what schedules we have in place... it is safe to say, we do have a plan and these next few months are vital. So much so, members of our team are refusing to stand down and lay off!!! Talk about dedication....
This postponement will also allow us to arrange a better venue; one where more people can attend with a considerable amount of notice given beforehand.
Stay tuned for a bumper update soon and more to follow in the next couple of months that will just make your mouth drop.
Regards
Your TA Team
The TA team have decided to postpone the camp meeting until next year (first mentioned here) since we feel the next few months are vital in us reaching our milestone targets and getting closer to the 1st beta!!
Some members of the team are working solid throughout the weekends to ensure they meet their individual targets. Our motivation is high, work is being churned out two-fold - we are on a roll at the moment and we're going for the finish line
Whilst we will not divulge what schedules we have in place... it is safe to say, we do have a plan and these next few months are vital. So much so, members of our team are refusing to stand down and lay off!!! Talk about dedication....
This postponement will also allow us to arrange a better venue; one where more people can attend with a considerable amount of notice given beforehand.
Stay tuned for a bumper update soon and more to follow in the next couple of months that will just make your mouth drop.
Regards
Your TA Team
TA Team are a bunch of campers...
June 15, 2010, 02:02:57 AM by aRny
Dear community,
Since so much is going on at present with many members of the team putting in ungodly hours into this project over the last few months alone, we decided we needed some R ’n R in the form of short weekend break.
This idea sold itself not only as a great opportunity to have some fun collectively, but to let our hair down and get to know one another socially.
You’re probably thinking, “but why do we care about this...” and yes, some people think that way in kind!
Well, the reason this is in a news post is; the Tactical Assault team are extending this meeting as an open invitation for our fans to join us and get to know us in person.
It will be a shame that many members of the TA team can not join us due to the vast nations our staffs are spread across, from distant European Countries to New Zealand, USA and India; however we hope to hold a great weekender that they will all be proud of us for... with your help!
We decided that a central EU Country such as HOLLAND would be most suited for our purpose as a central hub the majority of us could get in and out of within a short space of time and at a reasonable cost.
LOCATION: Zandvoort Camp Site, Holland
DATES & TIMES: Friday 20th August till Sunday 22nd August
INFO: Camp site is 25km from Amsterdam Airport and is literally a stone throw away from the beach, see the pictures below.
Most of us will be a arriving on the Friday morning and be looking to “check in” to our tents... (haha) and get the weekend started. We plan on spending a lot of time at the beach (weather permitting of course) playing beach volleyball, football, general chilling out, making a BBQ by our very own PRO-CHEF Rangarid (he doesn’t know yet) and of course drinking.... and more!
PICTURES:
COST: The whole weekend will cost about 21€ (based on two people sharing a tent. Food, drink and activities not included).
TA members coming:
TOP-Proto (Project Lead & Coder) - UK
Spin (Coder & Lead Level Designer) - UK
Deeps (Technical Artist & Level Designer) - UK
MacFrog (Web Developer & Coder) - GER
Rangarid (PR) - GER
Arny (PR) - UK
Azziej (PR) - NL
Teifi (Level Designer) - UK
Sickmind (Support Team) - NL
Major_Tom (Support Team) - NL
Angry Penguin - UK
Fans coming:
Sssswing
rAte
We very much welcome anyone to join us, we may even get some TA Team vs FAN football matches going or other fun stuff like this... which we’ll later put up online to show how good we are at everything!! (That’s what Photoshop is for, manipulating images of course!). It should be worth noting, no TA footage or material will be shown or released.. no PC's shall be present.
We understand many won’t be able to stay or camp the night(s), but even if you show your face for the Friday evening or Saturday that would be much appreciated and we’ll be glad to meet you.
In general, we’d love to know what the public think about our idea by involving the community and ask that those interested to join us, reply back in this thread and let us know so we have a rough idea of numbers.
Your TA Team
Since so much is going on at present with many members of the team putting in ungodly hours into this project over the last few months alone, we decided we needed some R ’n R in the form of short weekend break.
This idea sold itself not only as a great opportunity to have some fun collectively, but to let our hair down and get to know one another socially.
You’re probably thinking, “but why do we care about this...” and yes, some people think that way in kind!
Well, the reason this is in a news post is; the Tactical Assault team are extending this meeting as an open invitation for our fans to join us and get to know us in person.
It will be a shame that many members of the TA team can not join us due to the vast nations our staffs are spread across, from distant European Countries to New Zealand, USA and India; however we hope to hold a great weekender that they will all be proud of us for... with your help!
We decided that a central EU Country such as HOLLAND would be most suited for our purpose as a central hub the majority of us could get in and out of within a short space of time and at a reasonable cost.
LOCATION: Zandvoort Camp Site, Holland
DATES & TIMES: Friday 20th August till Sunday 22nd August
INFO: Camp site is 25km from Amsterdam Airport and is literally a stone throw away from the beach, see the pictures below.
Most of us will be a arriving on the Friday morning and be looking to “check in” to our tents... (haha) and get the weekend started. We plan on spending a lot of time at the beach (weather permitting of course) playing beach volleyball, football, general chilling out, making a BBQ by our very own PRO-CHEF Rangarid (he doesn’t know yet) and of course drinking.... and more!
PICTURES:
COST: The whole weekend will cost about 21€ (based on two people sharing a tent. Food, drink and activities not included).
TA members coming:
TOP-Proto (Project Lead & Coder) - UK
Spin (Coder & Lead Level Designer) - UK
Deeps (Technical Artist & Level Designer) - UK
MacFrog (Web Developer & Coder) - GER
Rangarid (PR) - GER
Arny (PR) - UK
Azziej (PR) - NL
Teifi (Level Designer) - UK
Sickmind (Support Team) - NL
Major_Tom (Support Team) - NL
Angry Penguin - UK
Fans coming:
Sssswing
rAte
We very much welcome anyone to join us, we may even get some TA Team vs FAN football matches going or other fun stuff like this... which we’ll later put up online to show how good we are at everything!! (That’s what Photoshop is for, manipulating images of course!). It should be worth noting, no TA footage or material will be shown or released.. no PC's shall be present.
We understand many won’t be able to stay or camp the night(s), but even if you show your face for the Friday evening or Saturday that would be much appreciated and we’ll be glad to meet you.
In general, we’d love to know what the public think about our idea by involving the community and ask that those interested to join us, reply back in this thread and let us know so we have a rough idea of numbers.
Your TA Team
Parental Permission & Responsibilities: Although we are meeting and organising this in public areas, we must stress that by no means shall the Tactical Assault team be held responsible for anyone joining us or participating in any activities over the weekend. Should anyone wish to come they come at their own free will and those under the age of 18 should seek parental permission before attending.
Recent Media
Screenshots
Follow us on