[Renderer]

- Brand new engine (including rendering system, scripting, physics and multiplayer).
- Brand new story that takes place 2 weeks after "Danger and Opportunity".
- Same lead character, Nikolai Shevchenko, who recently joined the ranks of Black Omega squadron.
- 13 game-play missions.
- 10 unique PSI abilities.
- Stealth missions as well as crash-and-burn missions.
- Hyperspace missions never been so much fun.
- Many additional hi-quality cinematic cut-scenes that improve the story-telling.
- Over 50 characters total.
- 100% brand new models, environment and content in general (best viewed in Full HD).
- Very, very dark (yet somehow optimistic) ending that will open the door for the next campaigns, including IFH Main.

[iBos]

Sounds fantastic! When? When-when-when? (Are we there yet? Are we there yet?)

[Renderer]

In works for a few months. Will be in works for a few more.

[Shalbatana]

Which will come first; the delta chicken, or the omega egg?

[Renderer]

DW is on hold, all resources concentrated on BO.
And I don't know what to do with the site... We'll have to update it somehow...

PS: About 40% of voice acting is done.

[Tommy]

Yes! finaly some great news for we, the fans

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Brand new engine (including rendering system, scripting, physics and multiplayer).

Can you talk us more about this engine? was it build from zero? will it use next-gen graphics? (It will support shaders?) have it a name?
Can you show us some pics? (please!)

I always love the story you made and the way you told it. I very impatient to see more.
I always ask myself something... The story is already finish in your head? or are you changing and creating it in the way?

[Renderer]

> Can you talk us more about this engine?
Yes.

> was it build from zero?
Yes. Vintage 2010.

> will it use next-gen graphics? (It will support shaders?) have it a name?
Triple Yes.

> Can you show us some pics? (please!)
Not yet. Still renders first, then rendered clips/trailers, then ingame shots, then ingame vids.

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I always love the story you made and the way you told it. I very impatient to see more.
I always ask myself something... The story is already finish in your head? or are you changing and creating it in the way?

Thanks! Telling the story is what I'm enjoying most.

Some things change over the years, some things don't. Most of BO script was written 5 years ago. But early this year, it was significantly revised (and more than doubled in size), leaving beginning and ending intact. Also, lemme say "WTF-ness" of the story doubled or maybe tripled... All the better! Also, "The Good Guys" changed a few things in our plans (to the better). So, the best word for BO is "grandeur". The volume of voice material (and everything else, for that matter) is enormous. We're working very hard on characters right now, because they have never been seen in IFH so far. There will be some "BSG-ness", too.

Also, we have a very detailed layout (or should I say The Script?) of what happens with Perseus' and its crew immediately after Nikolai's departure (and the next day), it's a thrilling story of its own that WILL be told. Also, have you seen this picture from our site? Also, we have an outline (and partially written script) for BO sequel (formerly known as Deltawing, huh), which finally brings order into Nikolai's life for the next 5 years, and the story of IFH Main was not yet written in every small detail, so the general idea haven't changed in 11 years (including the meaning of "I've Found Her").

PS: See, guys? I spilled so much info because of the right questions you ask! I'm just too lazy (or should I say busy?) to do this kinda stuff on my own volition...

[Yurikel]

Right questions? OK...

You know, kinda... last time I heard there was no active artists in the team. Neither 3D, nor 2D.
Did you find new artist(s) for the team? How many artists are currently working for the team? Can you reveal him\her\them to us?
Can he\she\they show us some of his\her\their pics so we can estimate the professional level & therefore understand what can we expect in terms of graphics quality in Black Omega?

[Renderer]

Sadly, we still don't have any resident artists. For now, we have to rely on outsourcing, I'm using my contacts in game development community to invite professional artists in various fields, including modeling, animation and rendering of cinematic scenes. For now, we're doing it discretely. When we're ready, we'll start showing this stuff to you guys, piece by piece.

Also, when the time comes, it'd be great to receive some *constructive* criticism instead of scornful comments.

[Shalbatana]

Tommy...
At the risk of damaging my privilege of having access to (very limited) sneak peeks on occasion, I can say that IMO, no one will be disappointed in any way.
Start spreading the word, people should start checking in again. That's right people, start getting excited.

[Zosolias]

I know *I'm* excited!

[InValensName]

Glad i decided to check in and see how this is going, Cant wait, now i better get that kick a_ _ desktop i been eyeing so i can play this bad boy when it finally escapes from Renderer's clutches.

And I am still working on my lil side project for D&O just taking forever due to moving 300 miles and such but i will get it finished one of these days.

[iBos]

I share your side-project pain, IVN! I had a brief burst of activity last week, but I've stalled again on my mini-campaign, "Alone in the Night."

Not for the first time, I wish I was a professional artist or modeller. Sadly, I suspect you've got enough coders, haven't you?

[Renderer]

No off-topic here, please.

[teg]

Hmm, I wonder about custom-created missions. They won't work with new engine, right?

[Andy La Rubin]

Most certainly