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Game Description
The Ultimate Space Adventure Begins As PC Game "Freelancer" Hits Store Shelves
New Microsoft Game Studios Release Delivers Endless Space Action REDMOND, Wash. - March 4, 2003 - Prepare to unlock a
universe of possibilities as "Freelancer™," the latest PC game from Microsoft Corp., lands on store
shelves today. With "Freelancer," players can embark on an epic space adventure that puts them in the space
pilot's seat as never before. "Freelancer," developed by Digital Anvil and Microsoft Game Studios, enables
gamers to experience the adrenaline rush of fast-action combat with the engrossing story of a dynamic living
universe. Players assume the identities of a variety of characters - from crafty traders and naval officers
to galactic explorers and bounty hunters - and those identities determine which allies and enemies players
will encounter in the game.
Players also can join friends in cooperative missions via multiplayer gameplay and experience a world
that changes around them based on the reputations they establish. One of the most highly anticipated
titles of 2003, "Freelancer" features easy-to-use keyboard and mouse controls, eye-popping graphics
and an incredibly huge universe that players can explore for hours on end.
"'Freelancer' offers the freedom for players to make their own stories," said Phil Wattenbarger,
project lead for Microsoft's Digital Anvil studio. "We want players to feel like they are in a
real place, where what they do and who they talk to leads to an experience that's uniquely their own."
"Freelancer" features the voice talents of such actors as George Takei ("Star Trek"), as conflicted Lord Hakkera;
Xander Berkeley ("24"), as rough-edged pilot Dexter; Ian Ziering ("Beverly Hills 90210"), as hero
Edison Trent; and Michael T. Weiss ("The Pretender"), as Orillion, the mysterious leader of The Order.
Boasting hundreds of unique personalities throughout its universe, "Freelancer" offers countless
possibilities for social interaction with distinctive and engaging characters.
"Anticipation for 'Freelancer' is high, which is in part due to the unique way people can
experience the game, either by following a narrative line or by exploring this massive,
open-ended universe," said Stuart Moulder, general manager for PC games at Microsoft Game Studios.
"'Freelancer' gives PC gamers complete freedom to experience the game in their own way and at their
own pace. It is this creative freedom that players crave and something that will set the stage for future
PC games development."
Server Description
The TopFreelancers Server provides a modified version of the Freelancer Game
and combines this as a Role Playing server. We are dedicated to the Ultimate
Freelancer Pilots and Clans and the whole Freelancer community.
We here at TFL pride ourselves in our outstanding sense of community. TopFreelancers
see TFL as a second home and the great players and admin as their second family. Our
players are more than happy to assist each other or talk to each other with problems
both in-game and in real life. Experiencing TFL is experiencing the gaining of friends
and family that you'll never forget. All new players to the server are met with a friendly
greeting and invited into our community with open arms. We are more than happy to show you
the ropes and get you set-up and on your way to enjoy the TFL experience.
At TopFreelancers a role play server. You can live the rough life of a pirate and
earn a living jumping traders and stealing their loot for profit and constantly be that
thorn in the navies' side. You can experience the adventurous life of a trader and pilot your
train down dangerous, yet profitable, routes to sell your goods. Join the ranks of one of the
navy's fighting to protect the interests of your House and maintaining the order and civility.
You can enter the life of business and greed and contract your services out to the highest
bidder or join a contractor clan. Or you can join up with the grand protectorate of the universal
law and join the Police, the right hand of the Chancellor, in maintaining order and fighting
crime throughout the Houses of the Sirius Central Council. Your imagination is the limit..
Please enjoy the server!!! We are open to any and all suggestions
please send email to tflmike@TopFreelancers.net
Connecting to the server
You can connect to the server in the normal fashion through the game or you may download the following desktop link. Just simply download the file unzip it and put it on your desktop Direct link file (Please always make sure you have the Mod activated first) If you have questions or need help getting in game we will assist you. Please post in the forums your problem or where you need help and we will resopond to you as quickly as possible
The New Frontiers Mod(the current game modification)
We are hosting the New Frontiers Beta Mod for testing
Download the New Frontiers Mod 14.6 and activate it using the Freelancer Mod Manager Program
Credits for the New Frontiers Mod(Created by Aquablue)
By Aquablue (sheridena@hotmail.com) All systems, infocards, weapons, and additional items designed by Aquablue. New starspheres, effects and sounds added by Alucard. Many thanks to the contributors to LANCERSREACTOR for the tutorials and snippets of advice. Thanks adoxa for the .dll and .exe hacks. Thanks for all the people that made the modding tools which made modding an enjoyable experience - FLExplorer, FLScan, Hash CRC calculator, FLModelTool, FLMM Installer, FLDev, ResHacker, CMP Exporter, and many more. The Pygar bar script was taken from the Pygar mod (author unknown). Virtually all the ships were public downloads from LANCERSREACTOR with a few exceptions. Credits for the new ships go to:
TALARCA
Atra-hasis for the model and textures. TLR forums and tutorials, Crabtrees shipscriptor, Ship Icon Tutorial by Osprey, Louva-Deus & Shsan for Hardcmp, .sur Resizer Mk. II, a utility created by Devast8or and anybody else i've forgotten.
CUTLASS - Originally known as the SLIPSTREAM
Firebase
GLADIUS - Originally known as the RAGEBRINGER
Baene
ORCA - Originally known as the SILVERFISH
Baene
MARAUDER
Baene
SUFFOLK PUNCH - Originally known as the SERAFINA
Yedan for the model of course TLR and the people who contribute Crabtree for shipscriptor Louva-Deus & Shsan for Hardcmp Devas80r for sur resizer and anyone else I forgot.
STARBLAZER
Buckaroo Banzai
ORB
Baene
RAVENSCLAW
Mancer (Not Firebase's Ravenclaw)
DRAGONBIRD - Originally known as the DRACONJI
Baene
DRAGONKING - Originally known as the BLACKDRAGON
Baene
GUARDIAN - Originally known as the ELITE DEFENDER
Baene
SENTINEL - Originally known as the OSPREY
Osprey
NEPHTHYS
Baene
PRAETORIAN
Baene
TRIREME - Originally known as the ZEUS
Baene
JUGGERNAUT
Baene
PRIMUS - Originally known as the TFK-SCORPION
TFK-Killermatrix
MINING BARGE - Originally known as the Bulkfreighter
Mancer
BARGHEST (featured in the Discovery mod)
Angel of Mercy
GALLANT - Originally known as the Challenger (featured in the Discovery mod)
Angel of Mercy
MASTIFF - Originally known as the Bullpup
Baene
BEHEMOTH
Aug
CRUISE LINER - Originally known as the Yatch
jinx
VOLGASIAN FREIGHTER
Mancer
VOLGASIAN TRANSPORT
Mancer
RAIDER - Originally known as the Praefect (featured in the Discovery mod)
Angel of Mercy
VOLGASIAN CIVILIAN HEAVY FIGHTER, CIVILAIN VERY HEAVY FIGHTER, CIVILIAN FIGHTER (get permission)
Jefferson?
VOLGASIAN FIGHTERS
TIGER - Originally known as the Ceptyr
Baene
WOLF - Originally known as the Scourge
Baene
WOLVERINE - Originally known as the Seethingfury
Baene
HYDRA
Baene
SERPENT - Originally known as the Shifter
Baene
VOLGASIAN PIRATE FIGHTERS
Gibbon, Bejaymac & Nightstalker
VOLGASIAN DREADNOUGHT AND DESTROYER
Alucard
VOLGASIAN MISSILE BOAT (Voidgate)
Alucard
SIRIUS WHEEL
XTS Studios
SOLAR REFINERY
XTS Studios
KAISER - Originally known as the EMPEROR
?? (possibly Baene)
PHANTOM - Originally known as the GOLD
???
MANTIS - Originally a Starlancer ship?
???
PALADIN
????
HERMES
????
KESTREL - Originally known as the Interceptor.
Mr. Clls
KOMODO DRAGON
???
Thanks go to the modellers that created these ships and stations as without them my mod just would not have been created. If you see one of your ships featured and you have not been credited then please contact me. Names of ships have only been changed to fit into the flavour and feel of a faction (eg Ragebringer changed to Gladius to fit the weapon name theme of the Outcasts).
Notes from The Admin Staff
The Admin Team would like to thank you, the players and life line of this community
for your support, patience and most importantly dedication to TFL over the years.
Thank you for sticking with us and being more patient than we could have ever asked for.
Faithfully,
TFL Admin Team
TFL Direct Connect Link
New Frontiers Download
TFL RP Rules
TFL Server Rules