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Rise of the Triad Source Code Released

Posted by michael on from the rott-13 dept.

Woody writes "3DRealms gave us an early Christmas present this year: they've released the complete Rise of the Triad source code in memory of William Scarboro, one of the game programmers who died earlier this year. The source is being released under the GPL, so everyone should be happy. If you ever played ROTT, you might remember that under all of the silliness and gore there was an incredible deathmatch and capture-the-flag element. Discussions are currently starting in the 3DRealms forums. Thanks, 3DRealms!"

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  1. I wonder how easy it is to port to Linux... by antdude · · Score: 2, Redundant

    With the source code, I wonder how easy to make a Linux port of this game.

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    Ant(Dude) @ Quality Foraged Links (AQFL.net) & The Ant Farm (antfarm.ma.cx / antfarm.home.dhs.org).
  2. A Critique of This Game by SteweyGriffin · · Score: -1, Redundant

    ROTT is not as good as Doom, and if you think that you're shitting yourself. What game is? But it is a high quality game still and pretty fun.

    ROTT's weapons are cool, esp. the FlameWall and FireBomb?

    Many people say that ROTT's whole premise is just plain stupid, but I say there's no room for premise and plot in an action game.

    Come on who cares? You just kill stuff. End of story.

    That said, this is a cool announcement for the gaming community!

  3. And how do we respond? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    ...with a Merry Xmas slashdotting up the wahoo!