Stroggs Gone Mad

Name: Stroggs Gone Mad

Author: Roscoe A. Sincero

Date: 04/November/1998 (v1.0c)

Category: Single player mod

Description: This mod enhances the fighting abilities of the Strogg enemies.

Files: Stroggs Gone Mad V. 1.2.03

Action Quake 2

Name: Action Quake 2

Author: The A-Team (Akimbo Team Productions, LLC)

Date: 04/November/1998 (v1.0c)

Category: Multiplayer mod

Description: Action Quake 2 (also known as AQ2, Action, Action Quake) is a mod for the computer game Quake II created by The A-Team.[1] Although originally released in 1998, it still has a small player base mainly in South America, Scandinavia and especially in Finland, with active servers on several continents as of 2008. AQ2 was developed to recreate the look and feel of an action movie, having a fast pace and a semi-realistic damage system. It features many maps recreating realistic settings, such as city streets and office buildings, with a balanced range of weapons and equipment inspired by action movies.

Action Quake 2 is essentially a version of deathmatch and team deathmatch in which most of the classic elements have been modified to some degree. Damage to extremities such as a shot to the leg with any weapon will cause damage and bleeding, along with crippling the player's movement until they bandage themselves.

With a then unique style of play, realistic weapons and fast pace, AQ2 became one of the most popular Quake II mods. The mod caught the attention of id Software in June 1998, who wished to include it in their upcoming Quake II: Internet Pack No. 1 (Netpack 1): Extremities, a commercial add-on product for Quake II. This expansion CD was released in the U.S. on November 26, 1998, included was the final version 1.0c of Action Quake, along with 11 other publicly available mods, a collection of Quake 2 deathmatch maps, and player skins. Members of the development team would later go on to work on titles such as Action Half-Life and Counter-Strike. (Wikipedia)

Commentary: The spiritual antecessor of CS!!! 

Files: You can download or play it directly in http://q2online.net/action

Quake II Mission Pack: Die Hard

Name: Die Hard

Author: _BalaSharK_

Date: 04/April/2009

Category Maps: Single Player mod

Description: A single-player Quake2 Mission Pack with 6 levels and WOD-X v1.4 engine!

Commentary: My first impression when I played this mission pack, was how great is designed: the helicopter, the mansion and the unnecesary (but funny!!!) explosions when you shoot with any weapon. The only problem it has, is an error at the end of first level, specifically in the elevator, where you can't go into to continue to the second level. In any case, this SP pack is highly recommended to try.

Files: Quake_II_Mission_Pack_DieHard.rar (7,09 mb)

Asteroid Base

Name: Asteroid Base

Author: Teo

Submitted / Updated: 01-28-2012 / 01-30-2012 (Planet Quake)

Category Maps: Single Player

Description: The humans have discovered that the Strogg have rebuilt significantly after their fatal defeat at their home planet. They've found something particularly disturbing. With horror they laid their eyes on their screens while the computers found numerous asteroid bases scattered around Stroggos. The biggest power surge came from one particular asteroid base with core function of research into developing a secret weapon that the humans hadn't been aware of until now. What's more, the Strogg have apparently elected a new Makron that could very well be on the very same asteroid base. That was what the specialists could decipher from the complex Strogg system. After looking further into this asteroid base network, the humans have also discovered that it's protected by a massive shield generator that could render a starship assault absolutely useless. So, the humans have apparently come up with an idea. They know that the Strogg want to have as much information about them as possible and lately they've been abducting humans in their bases. What the humans are going to do is send a lone marine with a well-concealed high-tech blaster as a bait to be caught by the Strogg. They've also found a way to short-circuit their security system, but they can't break into the shield generator or secret weapon database. That's what that grumpy lone marine has been sent to do. His mission is to find any trace of the secret weapon schematics and bring them back home for the scientists to decipher. A bold and dangerous move, but if it works, it would be instrumental to discovering what the Strogg are up to and what they've been constructing.

Files: Teo2 (751 kb)

Information Center

Name: Information Center

Author: Teo

Submitted / Updated : 01-08-2012 / 01-10-2012 (Planet Quake)

Category  Maps: Single Player

Description: A map that supports both single player and cooperative modes as well as deathmatch. The setting is a Strogg combat information center with tons of valuable intelligence stored inside, as well as a cargo bay area.

Files: Teo1 (392 kb)

The Citadel

Name: The Citadel

Author : Andrea Rosa

Submitted / Updated: 04-30-2007 / 04-30-2007 (Planet Quake)

Category  Maps: Single Player add-on

Description: Citadel doesn’t necessarily require Knightmare or other custom engines. All you need is Quake II patched to version 3.20. Instructions on how to install and play the game are in readme.htm. 

All monsters have enhanced pathfinding and AI (thanks to the Rogue, Xatrix and Lazarus code packed in Knightmare’s DLL) Gunners, for example, use the correct elevation angle to fire grenades, while Tanks and Iron Maidens have the bad habit to fire rockets at your last known position. The Berserk’s spike attack has a slightly longer range, which is enough to catch unprepared those who have only played the original Quake II. The Hornet (flying boss) is now able to fire rockets in multiple directions. 

Unlike the original Quake II, certain bosses do not explode when you kill them, and they may hinder your way with their extra-large bodies: in these cases you may have to gib them, possibly using your handy Chainfist to not waste precious ammo.

Ammo Packs don’t contain the new military supplies: though increasing your carrying capacity for all ammo types except Disruptors, they only contain classic Q2 munitions. However, they allow to stock many more Bullets (500 instead of 300). 

Some of the new weapons have been fine-tuned: the Chainfist deals more damage than in Ground Zero, thus allowing for some effective melee combat, while the ETF Rifle fires at a faster rate and causes tangible splash damage. Also the Plasma Beam was slightly enhanced, making the consumption of cells a bit more rewarding. However, the biggest changes apply to the Disintegrator, which is now a truly powerful weapon but holds a very limited number of Disruptors. 

Commentary: Unofficial and great add-on with very good designed levels wich you will enjoy for hours.The most important differences added, as you can see in description, are the enemie's AI and their weapons; and some recorded animations that you will see at the end of the game. Highly recommended.

Files: The Citadel.zip (21,61 mb)