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D2X-XL - 1.5.128

OpenGL version of Descent 2

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All Time:	(4.1)
Version 1.5.128:	(5.0)
Selected Version:	1.5.128
Release Date:	2006-02-22
License:	Freeware
Downloads (version 1.5.128):	414
Downloads (all versions):	46,450

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Product Description:

D2X-XL is an enhanced version of D2X, the OpenGL modification of the classic 6dof shooter game Descent 2. D2X-XL is available for MS Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. It is well documented and maintained.

Although D2X-XL contains a lot of enhancements and new features, it is still fully backwards compatible to every other Descent 2 version. As many fixes restore features of the original Descent 2 that were missing in D2X (like availability of all cockpit views, or working mouse steering), it is even closer to them than D2X itself.

If you want to support my efforts, you can do so by going to my web site and donating. :)

What's new in this version:

Fixed many Descent 1 related issues (texturing, sounds, music, briefings, cheats, ship physics)
Added weapon and equipment HUD overview
Added a new tracker and a permanent ban feature
Improved controls configurability (configure each mouse/joystick axis separately)
Improved automatic level download stability
Fixed a lot of minor bugs
Added support for custom menu background images

All in all almost 60 changes. See http://www.descent2.de/d2x-history.html for a complete list.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

Descent 2 (original game disks)
3D graphics card
Universal Binary

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.5.128:
Overall Rating:	(5.0)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(5.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(5.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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Problem with DMG - Version: 1.14.19, 4/20/2009 08:34PM PST

jcohn

I cannot get the image to open - it fails with error -4960

Otherwise, the improvements have been impressive. v1.14.XX shows some serious improvements.

This project needs funding! You can help. - Version: 1.13.84, 3/22/2009 01:24PM PST

FourthWorld

I'm not affiliated with the programmers who've been doing all the great work on D2X, but I am a fan. I've donated $50 to the project to help offset their costs, but it's not nearly enough to put a Mac in the developer's hands so he can continue working on the Mac version.

Right now D2X is stalled at v 1.13.84 for OS X. While work continues on Win and Linux, without a Mac the developer is unable to fix a few critical bugs in this otherwise-excellent game.

If you enjoy Descent please consider making a donation to the product. It doesn't have to be as big as mine, but a few bucks here and there from enough people can help him move the Mac version forward again, keeping us all happily playing D2X for years to come.

Donation links are available at the developer's site.

Latest d/l link 404 - Version: 1.13.85, 10/2/2008 12:46AM PST