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**            Niflheim (c) 2001 DTI Software. 		  **
**       Niflheim : Souls feast (c) 2002 Demonika.        **
**                Beta version nifb_0.51                  **
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**                Is a mod for the game                   **
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**                        Website                         **
**              www.planetquake.com/niflheim              **
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**     Quake III Arena (c) 1999-2000 Id Software Inc.     **
**                  Point Release v1.31                   **
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This mod is based on various mythologies and has been created with action in mind.
We took many "demons" (some are not demons) from many different cultures and merged
them in a single game. We know the story around all of them don't hold the road with
experts on religion and mythology, but hey, it's Quake and the goal of the game is to
smite your enemy, not give an history class.

We wanted to give new directions to the way of playing Quake 3. As you will see by playing 
the beta version of our mod, the gameplay elements are changed to a point that you should 
take the time to learn the basics... That is, if you want to crush your competition!


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Requirements:
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-Have the same hardware configuration as required for Quake3
-Have Quake3 installed
-Have Quake3 version 1.29 (which is team arena) or higher
-Be bloodthirsty


Installation:
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-Extract the zip in any directory. It should create a Nif folder, two .txt files, 
 and an installer called "InstNif.exe"
-Launch the installer.
-The installer will locate your Quake3 directory and install the mod for you. 
 It will also create a desktop shortcup to start the mod.
-Start the Niflheim mod via the shortcut and enjoy the game.


Manual Installation
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You don't have to go through this section if the install program "InstNif.exe"
worked properly.

-Extract the zip in your Quake3 dir. It should create a Nif folder, and two .txt files.
-One of those is the readme you are reading.
-The other is the command line to launch the mod (you may have to edit the path).
-You can launch the mod by going in the MOD section of the Q3 Menu, or by using the execute
 command with the line provided in the "Start Niflheim 3D.txt" file.


What's new
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Beta version nifb_0.50

-Demon bots to fight with.
-Three new characters : Lucifer, Beelzebub and Porchimon.  
-Each of them possesses 10 new weapons, for a great total of 30 new weapons.
-Three new great maps adapted for the mod to play in.
-An installation program.
-A better game calibration and fun factor. 
-And of course, some bug fixes.Beta version nifb_0.51

Beta version nifb_0.51

-New map
-New music
-Bug fix for dedicated server.



This game is a beta:
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For now, this is beta. Yes "beta", as in "incomplete".

We have included the eight fully playable characters. However, no models are available, so you'll
have to do with some of the basic Q3 models.

Four maps are currently available. We left the original Q3 maps. 
Some large ones are perfect to play, but smaller ones like Q3DM1 are inadequate.

Most of the new sounds are present and you can listen to original music composed by our
musician Stphane Dufort.

Hey, Niflheim demons bots are now implemented so you will be able to enjoy real carnage.

For the versions, we made the MOD with version 1.31. It will work with that version.
If you want to test it with other version of Q3, please do and give us your comments...

Report any bug and suggestion to niflheim@dtisoft.com. If you want to be an official beta
tester, send us a mail and we will send you a test case...


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First of all, as a powerful demon, you can fly everywhere you want in the map. 
Most of the fighting will take place in the air, with other players attacking 
from above as from below.

The Jump key (space per default) will send you up and the Crouch key will let 
you go down. You can set up embush at any place and circle around your enemies 
at great speed.

Speaking of the speed, you can "Dash" your way at demonic speed, dodging the 
attacks of your opponents.
Use the Run key to use this hyper speed burst, but your stamina (shown in a 
little green gauge) will decrease as you use it. Wait for it to replenish, or 
you'll get slower than ever in the heat of the battle.

If you press down the Run key for about three seconds while not moving at all, 
you will convert your stamina into a powerful energy blast, allowing you to 
kill easily anyone in your aim, but your immobility will make you an easy target 
as well...

Your life force is displayed as a red gauge at the bottom left of the screen. 
Under it, you can see the Weapon System interface, with its three attack modes.
The weapon system is the more complex part of Niflhein 3D, but it's also the funniest! 
Your character can shoot a basic attack, with unlimited ammo, but his true strength 
reside in his three special powers.

You can bind your keys for those three weapons, and each of these weapons can be used 
in Defensive, Destructive and Homing modes.
That's giving each characters a gigantic total of TEN exclusive weapons to surprise and 
flatten their foes. Those powers have their gauges, so it will be wise to learn to use 
them in combo, while some of your favorites are refilling themselves. 

The Mode (Defensive, Destructive and Homing) keys will cast directly the magic powers 
of your weapon, so don't forget to bind all of them at good reach, and unleash your 
might in pure destructive joy.

For example, Lilith has three magic powers, which are Tendrils, Acid Fog and Phasing. Each
of those three has the three modes, Defensive, Destructive and Homing. So that's in reality
nine weapons. Tendrils homing, tendrils defensive, tendrils destructive, acid fog homing, etc.
Plus the default weapon with unlimited ammo, that makes 10 weapons.

Try all the powers and learn their surprising possibilities. Some of them might look 
useless, but may turn out to be the key to many victories.

Some are used as rail guns, but curse your opponent with a rain of Ice spikes, some 
other may teleport them in a trap, or make you invincible for a few seconds.

Most of them are plain destructive projectiles, but here is an exemple of a dangerous 
alternative in weaponry: Cerberus possess the power of Darkness, and can use it in three 
ways. The homing and destruct modes are interesting, but the defensive is especially vicious; 
it's making the displayed image of your near opponents darker and darker until they are 
totally blind (for a few seconds) and vulnerable to the rest of your powers.

Please take note that the gauge for each type of powers (Defensive, Destructive and Homing)
are separate and will resplenish over time. So if you're out of destructive and 
homing, switch to defensive and try to survive.

Key index:
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Jump: Go Up
Crouch: Go Down
Run: Dash
Run (Hold): Energy Blast
Primary weapon: Power with unlimited ammo
Spell Set 1/2/3: Special powers
Destruct Spell
Homing Spell
Shield Spell


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Available on our web site at www.planetquake.com/niflheim
and in the help of the game.


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Any comments:
niflheim@dtisoft.com

Well I think everything's been said, so on to the game !!!

Have fun!



