Black Hawk Down Mod Tools Released

Entertainment software developer and publisher NovaLogic, Inc. announced today that the editing tools for Delta ForceŽ - Black Hawk DownŽ have been released and are available for download at http://files.novalogic.com/dfbhd/dfbhd_modtools_020304_xx.zip

The download includes the following tools:

ˇ Text Tool - Allows the user to change the text in the game. This includes objectives and any other text that displays in game.

ˇ Object Editor - Allows the user to take 3DMax files and convert them into assets that can be used by the Black Hawk engine.

ˇ Terrain Generator - Allows the user to make new terrains for the Black Hawk engine.

ˇ .def files - Allows the user to place their own objects in the game and set their properties.

ˇ Pack.exe - Allows users to pack their assets into a mod .pff. This will allow them to run a map featuring their own assets.

ˇ Sample files and Tutorials are also included in the download to help the user.

In addition to the tools, a new update for DF - BHD has been released that addresses a number of known issues within the game, as well as combating several cheater problems. This update brings the game to version 1.5.0.5 and covers all builds of the game. A full breakdown of the update is available at http://www.novalogic.com/updatedetail.asp?GameKey=DFBHD .

Delta Force - Black Hawk Down, and the expansion pack Team Sabre are both available to buy for PC CD - ROM at all major computer gaming stores now.

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