Darkness Falls


The Online Magazine for Dark Forces, Jedi Knight & Star Wars fans.
SEPTEMBER 1997 - Volume 1, Number 2.

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Features

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A Galaxy Not So Far Far Away
"A long time ago...in a galaxy far far away..." It's been over a decade since movie goers last heard those words usher in a new movie, but that is about to change. David Erlenbusch looks under the cloak of secrecy covering the Prequel production set and sees what he can find.

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On The Soap Box
The magazine's editorial section. This is where I get to talk about the latest news in the Dark Forces and Jedi Knight community, as well as basically anything else that crosses my mind. This month I've got the some news on some DF level projects, like Eric Pauker's new Waterworld-ish adventure.
The Making of Mt. Kurek - Pt 2
The second part in a three part series, this feature presentation takes a look at how the Special Effects in the level Mt. Kurek were created. This month we look at how the second sequencer charge explosion was made and more!
Interogation Room C
Once a month, we drag a poor unsuspecting innocent into Interogation Room C and knock the truth out of them. This month none other than David Lovejoy has been detained for questioning.
Code of a Jedi Knight
Gamers of the world are drooling on their keyboards in anticipation of hacking into Jedi Knight's code. Matt Bender checks out what will be possible with Jedi Knight and sketches out some ideas that will surely become reality not long after JK is released.
Class is in! - Tutorial
Many people think that there is a great deal of work involved in swapping a level's music for another levels. Well, there isn't...and this month's tutorial shows you just how easy it is.
3D Tour Guide
One of the key differences in Jedi Knight to Dark Forces is the use of 3D objects, where DF used sprites. Privateer, one of the chief 3D Modellers behind the ambitious Star Wars Quake project, took some time out to write a quick 'n dirty tutorial in 3D design.
Gen Kyle's Column
Justin Pegg's monthly column where he discusses everything from Dark Forces to Sci-fi movies and tons more.
Previews, Reviews and Seaviews
Last month, I profiled all the new levels coming out. This month, I've got an exclusive sneak peak of a few new levels in construction. Among side all those previews is a review of the latest level released, Free Kelly.

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Fiction

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Ashalaa
The story of the making of a Jedi. Last month, our hero Kira entered into a dangerous world with the dying words of an old man. This month he begins his journey...

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 Front & Centre

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I've been 'Woo'ed!
Director John Woo has finally made a successful break into the Hollywood bigtime with his latest film, Face/Off. A stunning mix of 'shoot everything in sight' action and strong drama, the movie has become an instant classic .
Interactive Story
This is where you, the readers, can write the next chapter of a continuing saga, Darkness Falls- The Story. Simply write it, email me it, and the best one I receive will be printed next issue. Clayton Cameron continues it this month with chapter 2.



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Darkness Falls - Volume 1, Number 2. Published monthly. Articles and any original artwork copyright © 1997 by the editor and contributors to this magazine. This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part at any time without the express written consent of the editor.
Publisher/Editor: Jeff Walters. Graphics/Artwork: Clayton Cameron, Jeff Walters. Contributors: Jeff Walters, Matt Bender, Clayton Cameron, David Erlenbusch, Justin Pegg, Privateer, Matt Stills & Chris Walters. We love reader input. Email addresses can be found at the start of each contributor's article.
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