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Title: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: LoneKnight on November 03, 2011, 04:03:23 pm
I'm pleased to announce a new miniseries campaign!

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4757/newbacka.png)

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHbqt5QMHtQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHbqt5QMHtQ)

Loosely set in the Freespace universe, Burning Heaven takes place prior to Terrans discovering subspace and spreading to other systems. Terrans have colonized many planets and moons throughout the Sol System. Despite its setting in the future, the same issues faced in our time are still prominent; natural resources are depleting, population is exploding, and the people are unhappy with their government. Terrans have united under a single Imperial Government. The Imperial Terran Navy keeps the planets and moons subjugated to maintain a steady supply of resources to Earth. The colonies eventually start a rebellion. After three years of warfare, the rebel forces are crushed. Burning Heaven begins at the very end of this failed rebellion.

You are Captain Sergei Vertov, the leader of Phoenix Squadron. Phoenix begins leading surgical terrorist attacks against the Imperial Terran Government, yet things are not as black and white; is it justifiable to kill civilians when trying to destroy your enemies, or will you become the enemy you set off to destroy? The campaign (and world) branches and reacts to the decisions that the player makes, the pilots of your squadron will actually leave depending on whether they agree with your actions, and  the campaign ending is based on what actions you have committed. Start a revolution or die as a terrorist?

I started this project in Summer 2011 as creator, writer, and level builder. I've been helped by a small group of community members for their aid in resolving issues, the use of certain models, and worked with a small team of voice actors at my college to get the characters in. I've been polishing and adding the last voices the past month or so when I have time to work.

Burning Heaven: Release Date - November 21, 2011

Thanks for the continued support HLP!
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Rodo on November 03, 2011, 04:23:00 pm
That's an outstanding voice acting work.
I'm now officially interested, and waiting for the release.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: yuezhi on November 03, 2011, 04:25:52 pm
guess we got another unification era campaign WIP.  :yes:
if this campaign precedes the discovery of subspace, why are there fighters from FS1 and 2?
And since, apparently, there is no subspace, what will be used in-game as a substitute?
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: LoneKnight on November 03, 2011, 05:07:38 pm
Quote from: yuezhi on November 03, 2011, 04:25:52 pm
if this campaign precedes the discovery of subspace, why are there fighters from FS1 and 2?

Quote from: LoneKnight on November 03, 2011, 04:03:23 pm
Loosely set in the Freespace universe

^_^ There's some custom ships, but not all. And, above quote.

Quote from: yuezhi on November 03, 2011, 04:25:52 pm
And since, apparently, there is no subspace, what will be used in-game as a substitute?

They're called Ion Boosts, basically a really powerful burst of engine power that sends ships into speeds of upwards of > 2000 m/s. They are primarily used for long distance travel. In reality, these are being dreamed up to deal with our current speed concerns: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17476-ion-engine-could-one-day-power-39day-trips-to-mars.html
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Commander Zane on November 03, 2011, 05:11:50 pm
Scooby's Excalibur!
I love this already.

And not too far off, good luck with the rest of it.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: bigchunk1 on November 03, 2011, 05:29:16 pm
Holy heck what a trailor. You certainly put some time and thought into that. If the campaign is as good as the trailer, we will have ourselves one great campaign. The themes seem deep, look forward to this!
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: LHN91 on November 03, 2011, 06:00:30 pm
If anything, that trailer was excellent. Looks very interesting. Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Spoon on November 03, 2011, 06:46:07 pm
Trailer looks promising indeed
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: swamper123 on November 03, 2011, 07:42:08 pm
The trailer look like a movie one, It look very promising :D
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: LordPomposity on November 03, 2011, 11:17:18 pm
Looks nice. Like, really nice. Eager to play this one.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Aurora Paradox on November 16, 2011, 06:10:19 pm
That announcement video certainly got my attention.  November is turning into a good month for video game and video game mod releases.

I'm looking forward to playing this one.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: bigchunk1 on November 19, 2011, 03:25:57 pm
2 days left  :D
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: swamper123 on November 20, 2011, 09:14:53 am
One day remaining :D
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: AndrewofDoom on November 20, 2011, 06:05:50 pm
If he releases tomorrow like he says he'll be the first campaign to release on a schedule won't he? :nervous:
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: NeonShivan on November 20, 2011, 08:57:02 pm
Quote from: AndrewofDoom on November 20, 2011, 06:05:50 pm
If he releases tomorrow like he says he'll be the first campaign to release on a schedule won't he? :nervous:

Your saying like electric companies campaigns are never released on their due dates?
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Droid803 on November 21, 2011, 12:31:12 am
Quote from: BTA on November 20, 2011, 08:57:02 pm
Quote from: AndrewofDoom on November 20, 2011, 06:05:50 pm
If he releases tomorrow like he says he'll be the first campaign to release on a schedule won't he? :nervous:

Your saying like electric companies campaigns are never released on their due dates?

yep. thats why most people don't set release dates
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: NeonShivan on November 22, 2011, 08:22:21 am
Quote
Burning Heaven: Release Date - November 21, 2011
Its 11/22/11. Wheres the release? Im looking forward to this campaign :(
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: AndrewofDoom on November 22, 2011, 09:38:06 am
Tis the 22nd and there's nothing.  :(
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: The E on November 22, 2011, 09:48:25 am
Once more proving why giving out definitive release dates is a bad idea if you have no idea if you can make them.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Aurora Paradox on November 22, 2011, 11:43:31 am
Maybe they came across a major glitch in the campaign that required fixing.  We can't be sure.  I'm certainly willing to wait for awhile.  After all, we had to wait six years for Silent Threat Reborn.  I think we can wait a few more days (hopefully) for the release of this campaign.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Spoon on November 22, 2011, 12:22:43 pm
I'm gonna release my campaign at 30/02/2012
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: bigchunk1 on November 22, 2011, 01:38:57 pm
Quote from: Spoon on November 22, 2011, 12:22:43 pm
I'm gonna release my campaign at 30/02/2012

Serious?
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Rodo on November 22, 2011, 02:06:00 pm
Quote from: Spoon on November 22, 2011, 12:22:43 pm
I'm gonna release my campaign at 30/02/2012

LOL

Quote from: bigchunk1 on November 22, 2011, 01:38:57 pm
Quote from: Spoon on November 22, 2011, 12:22:43 pm
I'm gonna release my campaign at 30/02/2012

Serious?

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Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: swamper123 on November 22, 2011, 04:19:57 pm
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N4mVUzdLCcs/TfJLIEvJEoI/AAAAAAAAAWM/w1jrjifJIv8/s320/poker_face%255B2%255D.jpg)
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: yuezhi on November 22, 2011, 07:12:13 pm
you couldn't even stay true to your sig! :mad: seriously, why even bother?
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: NeonShivan on November 22, 2011, 07:24:21 pm
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Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: rscaper1070 on November 22, 2011, 07:53:21 pm
I suggest everyone calm down, it's not like you paid for the campaign and he didn't deliver it on time. He'll release it when he releases it. The reason nobody gives release dates or even approximations is because of people behaving like babies.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: LordPomposity on November 22, 2011, 08:06:03 pm
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Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: QuakeIV on November 26, 2011, 03:57:54 pm
Fail.

e: Wow, past me was a total dick.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: starlord on December 03, 2011, 04:20:53 am
guys, I don't think that's gonna help! Give him time.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: SypheDMar on December 03, 2011, 04:00:23 pm
Quote from: QuakeIV on November 26, 2011, 03:57:54 pm
Fail.
People that don't contribute and only say "fail" are disappointing.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Aurora Paradox on December 03, 2011, 04:28:25 pm
Quote from: starlord on December 03, 2011, 04:20:53 am
guys, I don't think that's gonna help! Give him time.

I agree.  The campaign will be released when it is released.  There is nothing we can do except be supportive. 
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: NeonShivan on December 04, 2011, 06:59:12 pm
But we've recieved no word about whats the delay. Just a inactive LoneKnight :(
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: Rodo on December 04, 2011, 07:29:47 pm
He missed the release, we already had our fun mocking him about that, now it's time to wait.
It's really no big deal.
Title: Re: Burning Heaven Campaign Announcement
Post by: swamper123 on December 04, 2011, 09:40:07 pm
Maybe for Christmas , it would be a good and fun present