3.1 Is there multiplayer in Star Trek Elite
Force II?
Yes, Star Trek Elite Force II features several multiplayer
modes.
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3.2 What kind of multiplayer modes does Star
Trek Elite Force II have?
Star Trek Elite Force II features a number of multiplayer modes,
both new and familiar. Returning are (team) deathmatch and capture
the flag.
Additionally, the game features several gameplay modifiers
similar to Unreal Tournament 2003. These include:
- Auto-Handicap: In this mode, the game automatically
handicaps players who are outscoring others by a large degree. That
player’s hits will do less damage.
- Weapon Score: in this game mode, you’ll
get more points for using the weapons that are harder to kill with.
For example, if you use the Quantum Burst weapon, you’ll only
get two points for the kill. If you use a phaser, you get more points
per kill.
- Control Points: There are several controls points
throughout the map. Your team must try to capture and control as
many points as possible.
- Power Struggle: Each team is tasked with destroying
the other teams singularity while protecting their own. Players
can repair their team’s singularity using the Tricorder.
- One Flag: In this version of Capture the Flag,
there is only one flag in the center of the map. You must take this
flag and bring it to the enemy’s base in order to score a
point.
- Bomb Defusion: In this mode, both teams try
to plant a bomb in the other team’s base. Note, to set or
defuse the bomb, you will need to use your Tricorder on the bomb
site. The following modifiers are selectable for this game type:
Disintegration and Specialties.
Modifiers returning from the first game are Action Hero, Disintegration
and Specialties.
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3.3 How many and what kind of multiplayer
maps does Elite Force II ship with?
Star Trek Elite Force II comes with 13 multiplayer maps. Instead
of re-using single player maps, all of these are original maps created
specifically for multiplayer.
The maps are evenly distributed between the different
gametypes and vary in setting as well as style.
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3.4 Is there strafe-jumping in multiplayer?
Just like the first Elite Force, Star Trek Elite Force II features
strafe-jumping in multiplayer. Strafe-jumping was initially an exploit
in the first Quake game which allowed people to move faster by pressing
strafe left/right and jump while moving.
On a related note, it will also be possible to execute
rocket jumps and similar trick moves.
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3.5 Is it possible to play against bots?
Similar to EF, Elite Force II features the option to play against
computer-controlled opponents (also known as bots). There are several
skill levels for the bots depending on how tough you want them to
be.
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3.6 What items are there in multiplayer?
The following items are available in multiplayer:
Health Pickups
- Booster Hypospray
- Emergency Hypospray
Holdable Pickups
- Portable Medkit
- Personal Transporter Device
- Ultritium Explosive Charge
Armor Pickups
- Incremental Shield Boost
- Personal Deflector Screen
- Isokinetic Deflector Screen
Power-Up Pickups
- Nano-Regenerative Protoplasmer
- Metaphasic Shielding
- Quantum Weapon Enhancer
- Temporal Accelerator
- Personal Cloaking Device
- Death Quad Rune
- Ammo Regen Rune
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3.7 What classes are featured in Specialties?
The classes and abilities are listed below:
Infiltrator
- Health: 100 / Armor: 0
- Weapons: Compression Rifle, I-Mod, Phaser
- Items: - Personal Transporter
- Abilities: - Increased Speed
Heavy Weapons
- Health: 100 / Armor: 100
- Weapons: Quantum Torpedo Launcher, Tetryon Gatling Gun, Batleth,
Phaser
- Items: N/A
- Abilities: Can collect up to 200 Health
Demolitionist
- Health: 100/Armor: 50
- Weapons: Grenade Launcher, Assault Rifle, Batleth, Phaser
- Items: Ultritium Explosive
- Abilities: N/A
Technician
- Health: 100 / Armor: 50
- Weapons: Arc Launcher, Romulan Disruptor, Phaser
- Items: N/A
- Abilities: Random power-up items that can be given out to teammates.
Sniper
- Health: 100 / Armor: 25
- Weapons: Sniper Rifle, Compression Rifle, Phaser
- Items: N/A
- Abilities: N/A
Medic
- Health: 100 / Armor: 75
- Weapons: Enhanced Compression Rifle, Phaser, Batleth
- Items: N/A
- Abilities: Can heal teammates with the tricorder.
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3.8 How many player models can I choose from?
There are some 25 player models shipping with the game, ranging from
Federation officers including the Hazard Team, Captain Picard and
Tuvok to aliens like Nausicaans, Borg and even Exomorphs.
Additionally, Electronics
Boutique offers a special version of the game containing two additional
player models, Lt Jorge Gonzales and the Idryll Low-Grav Warrior.
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4.1 What engine does Star Trek Elite Force
II utilize?
Star Trek Elite Force II is powered by the Quake III Arena
engine, which in turn is greatly modified and enhanced by Ritual’s
ÜberTools technology.
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4.2 What modifications have been made to the engine
by Ritual?
Ritual's codemonkeys have upgraded every element of the engine, easily
making it the most advanced version of the Quake III Arena engine
yet.
This technology package, aptly titled ÜberTools, is
based on technology enhancements first developed for Sin and Heavy
Metal FAKK2. Several other well-known developers have licensed this
package for both released and upcoming AAA titles. These titles include
American McGee's Alice, James Bond in ... Agent Under Fire
and Medal of Honor: Allied Assault.
For more information on Ritual's ÜberTools, visit
our ÜberTools section.
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5.1 Will there be a software / game development
kit for Star Trek Elite Force II?
The Star Trek Elite Force II SDK/GDK will be available shortly
after the game's release. This will include UberRadiant, which is
Ritual's customized level editor as well as documentation on creating
modifications and assets for the game.
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5.2 Will the game's source code be made
available to the public?
Star Trek Elite Force II's multiplayer source code will be
released shortly after the game ships. There are plans to release
part of the single player source code, but it has not yet been finalized
when and how much of the single player source will be available.
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5.2 Where can I find editing tutorials for Star Trek Elite Force II?
Editing tutorials for Star Trek Elite Force II can be found in our Elite Force II Editing section.
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6.1 Can I beta test Star Trek Elite
Force II?
At present, there are no known plans for a public beta test of Star
Trek Elite Force II. Instead, Activision’s quality assurance department
will beta test the game and help Ritual create a bug-free gaming experience.
