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"FISSION" unofficial Epic Deathmatch Map Pack
(c) 2024 Epic Games
Not to be distributed commercially without prior written consent
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The purpose of this map pack is to add as either an upgrade or replacement to the current
batch of maps that are being run on Unreal servers. It is our way of saying "Thanks" to 
the Unreal Community for sticking with us.

For the most part, this pack includes maps by Mick 'VerMoorD' Beard who later made a set
for Return to Na Pali plus two other levels by Epic mappers.

Map list:

DmDawn			*A medium sized DM level by Mick. This map was well recieved, although
                        it did tend to slow down in places on all but the mightiest of computers
                        back in the day. Achieved the MASSIVE accolade of being one of Tim Sweeney's
                        top two favourite user-made DM levels (PU 29-10-98).
			Also featured on the coverdisks of PCZone and Complete Gamer magazines.

DmDusk_II		*Mick's updated 1st attempt using UED. Recieved good reviews and
                        was featured on multiple cover CDs.

DmMidwinter		*A slippy slidy DM map set in winter (suprise suprise). Received a 5 star
                        rating by "Spicicles" on PUs' CONNUNDRUM level review site. Featured on the
                        coverdisk of the April-99 edition of PCZone. By Mick.

DmRavine		*A Deathmatch map set in a ravine. Lots of winding corridors and some nice
                        movers, possible space to accomodate 10-12 players. Featured on the coverdisk
                        of PCZone (April 99 edition). By Mick.

DmSanctum               *A Q3arena influenced deathmatch level good for about 8 players, also great
                        for teamplay. Level of the week on PlanetUnreal, Nali-city and Unreal Universe.
                        Again, Mick's handiwork.

DmSolaris               *A long-lost level by Cliff Bleszinski, set in a futuristic setting.

DmTagar			*Deathmatch in a castle type setting good for about 8 players. Received 10/10
                        from QAPete at NALI-CITY level review site. Another work of Mick.

DmTulane                *An ancient map by Alan Willard, who later became a powerhouse in Unreal
                        Tournament.

This pack is another, third bonus pack for Unreal (after Fusion and Division), composed
of maps made by: a mapper who later teamed up with Legend Ent. (Mick Beard), a mapper who
later joined Epic (Alan Willard) and one of the original masters behind Unreal (Cliff
Bleszinski).

Many of these maps were previously available online as standalone (Mick's work, and Alan's
Tulane) and they aren't modified in any way.

Now, in a weird twist of fate, DmSolaris by Cliff was found in a very late Unreal beta copy,
dating May 7th, 1998. Similar to Prima's Official Strategy Guide add-on DmVilla, it failed
to run on Unreal versions 224 and above, so it had to be resaved under Unreal v200 retail
copy. I did that part.

Now, this wouldn't have been possible without FaiyaDG, Leo(T.C.K.) and AlCapowned, who were
in one way or another involved with recovering the May 7 build of the game that included
Solaris. I bow my head in gratitude to them.

~~~ Delacroix
