Asteroid Anarchy 
 
Asteroid Anarchy is a four (4) level anarchy only mission written  
de novo by Kevin Shaw.  All cubes were created expressly for  
this level series.  Macro extraction is permitted as long as  
the source is duly noted.  This distribution should include  
this file (astrdanr.txt) as well as a HOG file (astrdanr.hog) and a  
mission file (astrdanr.msn).  This level series is freely  
distributable as long as all three files are included in the  
distribution. 
 
The levels were created with several versions (2.1g & 2.2j) of  
DEVIL: the Descent Editor for Vertices, Items and Levels.  
The basic cube layout was created in 2.1g because I know the movement  
interface so well; lighting, things and walls were also done in 2.1g. 
Version 2.2j was used for texture manipulation simply for the great  
rendering mode.  DEVIL is written by Achim Stremplat and the newest  
version is always available at: 
 
http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de/~ubdb/index.html 
 
I began to use HAMM for hog file management when my MAC  
friends couldn't load my levels; I've continued to use it.   
You can get it at: 
 
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~prunge/hamm.htm#whatsnew 
 
Consequently, these levels run just fine on the Power PC  
platform. That's the legal sell. 
 
Mission Statement:  
 
PTMC Directive #872-6A 
 
Material Defender, 
 
	It appears, that in this time of relative peace, some of  
your colleagues have turned their energies to evil.  We have reason  
to believe that a rouge group of pilots is acting to divert  
PTMC minerals to the black market, keeping the profits.  You, as a  
loyal associate, are asked to investigate the band of mercenaries.   
	Our current reconnaissance is sketchy at best.  We believe that  
the rouge band is using the Outer Asteroids of the Rubicene System as a  
staging ground.  Asteroids #71,#72,#73,#74 are the small outer asteroids  
in the Rubicene System.  All are within proximity of the Seventh Moon  
of Furan.  Naturally occurring resources are scarce.  It is likely the  
rouge crew will have you out-gunned.  They are known to fly a similarly  
equipped Pyro-GX; the ship allotted to you for this mission.  Consider  
ALL gliders hostile.  The security state of the Outer Asteroids of  
the Rubicene System is in high doubt; the only thing that can be said  
for certain about the Outer Asteroids of the Rubicene System is that  
you will find COMPLETE AND TOTAL ANARCHY! 
	Prepare for Descent.... 
 
Details: 
 
Asteroid #71: 
	Code name during build was organic_level; it shows.  Consistent  
organic colour theme and good lighting are the hallmarks.  The only  
things in the level are a set of Quad lasers and 4 Homing missiles.   
You'll have to have good aim to succeed in this level :). 
 
Asteroid #72: 
	A more vertical orientation and a quick moving pace.  Slightly  
more weapons, but nothing bordering on mass destruction.  This was the  
initial level created in the series. 
 
Asteroid #73: 
	A completely vertically oriented level with an industrial  
station feeling.  This level requires exceptional flight skills to get  
kills.  And yes, there are finally BIG (read Smart missile) weapons in  
this level. 
 
Asteroid #74: 
	The final level in the series, highly symmetry controlled and  
completely horizontal.  The only things missing are the Mega missile,  
Invulnerability, and the Cloaking device.  The volume is large enough  
that skill is required to use the big weapons. 
 
All levels share the eight (8) player starts for full anarchy action.   
The levels might be a little too hectic with eight players, but, admit  
it, you don't have that many friends either :).  Build time was ~4 hours  
per level, and most of that was spent tweaking and detailing.  The levels  
were all conceived prior to sitting down at the computer which helps  
greatly. 
 
This, and all my other levels, are available for download at: 
 
http://pauling.tamu.edu/kevshaw/descent/ 
 
Chemistry Lesson: 
 
  / \ __ / \ 
 | o |  | o | 
  \ / \/ \ / 
      ||  | 
     / \//\ / \ 
    | o |  | o | 
     \ / -- \ / 
 
      Rubicene 
 
Happy Descenting! 
 
-Kevin  6.3.97 
 
kevshaw@tamu.edu 
 
 
 
 
 
 

