Preacher
The Preacher can be the most powerful unit, with the ability to stop an entire army... (more)
Recent Updates:
- 6/24/2009 - Shaman Pwnage Skin Released
- 6/7/2009 - Default Blue Skin Updated
- 5/30/2009 - Testing Windows 98 Compatible Matchmaker Released
- 5/22/2009 - Royal Widows Skin Released
- 5/22/2009 - Dark Blue Skin Updated
- Past Updates
The player of the day is [GoD]Nefarius with a total of 11 points scored yesterday!
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Matchmaker Update!
Wednesday December 24, 2008 | by IncaWarrior
Matchmaker 1.4.1.0 Released:
Unfortunately our original developer of the matchmaker - ALACN - has retired from the world of Populous due to other time commitments. Fortunately I have taken over the development and released an update!
The latest version includes several new features including:
- Auto-Away: Sets your status to (away) after 20 minutes of not using the matchmaker or not moving your mouse
- Nick Alerts: Alerts you whenever your name (or any word) is typed in the mm with a friendly DONG!
- Matchmaker Actions: Type ’/me does something’ to get your message across in action form just like on IRC
- Nick Tab Completion: Start typing the name of a player in the lobby and hit tab to have the name completed. Hit tab again if you want to get the next name (if there are multiple choices).
- Map File Comparisons: Now on launch the matchmaker will automatically compare the files the host has installed to the files of all the players to verify that they are exactly the same. This should prevent some resynchronizing.
- Random Map Generator: As soon as there is a mappack that can use this, I’ll explain more. Basically it generates a randomish map based on scripts using Ted’s random map generator.
- identd.exe: What is this strange new file? It’s actually an identd server that will allow many people to connect to IRC much faster. You need to set your computer as a DMZ on your router if you’re on a network.
There are a few other minor updates and fixes, but those are fairly obvious on how they work.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Populous Turns Ten!
Monday November 24, 2008 | by IncaWarrior
A decade of Populous:
A quick look into the game will reveal that Populous: The Beginning was released November 25th, 1998. After ten years, Populous is still kicking! Even after all this time, there is still active development including new mappacks (Try out Asgard Worlds II!) and modifications to the matchmaker (really they’re coming!). Congratulations to everyone involved in keeping Populous alive for all this time, lets hope for another 10 more.
User Worlds and Skins
Sunday May 11, 2008 | by IncaWarrior
User Submitted Worlds 2 Maps Chosen:
Twelve maps have been chosen for USW2. If you are the creator of any of these maps, please email me the .hdr file that you created with the map. I will try to contact everyone who does not respond - if you don't respond or do not care which hdr file, then I'll just make a new one that looks fitting.
The maps included in this pack will be:
- Firestorm Hills by Suleiman
- Shaman Wars by [HUN]Dezsike
- Twisnado by White darkness
- Rush to the Middle by Synchro
- Constant Threat by shadude
- Thrust by Hermit
- Path to Nowhere by Hermit
- Maze of Mountains by jasnic
- Get the Middle by [GoD]Psych
- Double Two Ways by Kobra
- Mysterious Embers (fog on) by [xXx]Kryuell
- Jail by Vex_Kid
Map creators, please email me at Inca@PopRe.net with your .hdr file.
New Skins:
There have been a few new skins for the matchmaker added lately including:
- Classic 3.0 (new menu buttons)
- Populous Champs
- Dark Blue
- Team Mayhem
- King of Kings
- Chaotic Warriors
