12Wks v4.0
Posted by Rocky on Friday, February 28 2003
"15 of the best missions you will ever play for Ghost Recon", that's how Right Hand is billing his latest version of 12 Weeks, and judging by the success of Right Hand's previous versions totalling well over 2,500 downloads, it's not a claim you want to dismiss out of hand.

So, what's new in version 4? Apart from various minor bug fixes and a new feel to the missions, the difficulty level has been worked on to the point where they are challenging, but not to the point you will need repawns switched on to succeed. Download these missions right here.

SR Pack
Posted by Rocky on Friday, February 28 2003
Chavez of Alpha Squad has released the full mission pack from the recently completed Stealth Recon Tournament. The final standings can be viewed here, and the mission pack can be downloaded here, or from the Tournament boxout on the right. Remember that to stand any chance with these great co-op missions, you must read the mission birfings carefully and work as a team!

Buenos Map
Posted by Rocky on Thursday, February 27 2003
This brand new map from Spectrum can be played with the usual game types including siege, last man, and defend. It's a little city inspired by the author's home town in Argentina, with buildings, houses and cars, multiple places to hide and sneak.

It's under 4Mb, download it here.

Breakin' Ghosts
Posted by Rocky on Thursday, February 27 2003
Check it out, break dancing Ghosts - you saw it here first folks, Yabachi Alive from Notdavidbowie!

Mods in Media
Posted by Rocky on Thursday, February 27 2003
Some popular Ghost Recon mods got a name check this week in the official Australian Army Newspaper. Both Day of Infamy and Viper's upcoming Op Stabilise mod were mentioned. Read the article here.

GR.net Game Server
Posted by Rocky on Wednesday, February 26 2003
Thanks to clan =OFC= we now have our own dedicated games server! =OFC= Major has generously donated the use of a server to GhostRecon.net, and we have been testing it out and enjoying a variety of games on it for the last 2 weeks.

The server is running GR, DS, IT and HX4 with a variety of games including coop, defend and siege. So if you would like play alongside the team that run the show here at GhostRecon.net, and lots of the forum regulars, log on to 64.124.130.118 and enjoy the games.

We'll be running specials over the coming months including invite only coop matches amongst other features, so join in now and get your name known! Of course it goes without saying, everyone is welcome, newbies and vets - it's all about taking part, and enjoying the company!

SR2003 Winners [BAD]
Posted by Rocky on Tuesday, February 25 2003
Congratulations to BAD who have come away from the superb Alpha Squad Stealth Recon Tournament as deserving winners! It's been a magnificent tournament that has drawn some great feedback in our forums from the participants

"I think Alphasquad opened our eyes to a new way of playing GR" =SeALZ=Crowman
"I'm looking forward to future tournaments of this kind" Mr.Magoo[BAD]
"...this Tourney was excellent" SRS_Undertaker
"...a very professional tournament" [GR] Matrix CO
"This tourney is the most fun I had in a long time, every week I'm waiting desperately for tueday so I can play the mission" Retlaw

And so it goes on! There are 10 pages of comments generating over 2500 views in our forums just about Alpha Squad's Tournament, catch up here.

You can download each of the missions and see exactly what the teams were up against by using the Alpha Squad boxout on the right. An exciting new suite of downloads is being prepared by Alpha Squad Chavez that will not only allow you to watch replays of the top teams in action, but comms will be included so you can watch and hear exactly how the best Ghost Recon co-op players in the world go about their business! That is going to be an invaluable download for serious and casual co-op players alike. We'll have those download links on the news page as soon as they are available.

IT for X-Box
Posted by Rocky on Tuesday, February 25 2003
Watch the official website for confirmation soon of the first ever campaign disk for the X-Box, Island Thunder! Due for release in Q3 2003, Island Thunder will be a stand alone 8 mission Ghost Recon campaign including a dozen game types and 12 multiplayer maps for Xbox Live play.

Of more interest is the promise that owners of the IT Campaign Disk have the prospect of exclusive downloadable content featuring new missions and maps in the future. Perhaps some of the community modders should send their own campaigns and maps to Ubi Soft, as we all know the hold their own when compared to the official missions!

For the full Press Release and feedback, please see this forum thread.

MARPAT
Posted by Rocky on Monday, February 24 2003
From Sixpence comes news of his latest Desert Siege modification - a skins only mod based on MARPAT camo.

When the mod is released, we'll post full information here. If you are unsure what MARPAT is, check this interesting forum thread for details.

The Siege Report
Posted by Rocky on Friday, February 21 2003
The first part of our brand new feature on Siege games is now available. The Siege Report is a massive indepth feature exploring all aspects of one of the most enjoyable Ghost Recon multiplayer games.

The feature spans six pages and details the thoughts and views of some the most skilled Siege players in the community. All in there are 15 contributors from well known clans, squads and gaming sites such as XRW, Fort Chaos, Alpha Squad, WithOut Remorse and Network42.

In this first part of the report we cover the Basic Rules, Glitching, and the first part of the Interviews which cover points such as servers, clans, sensors, IFF and defend or attack preferences.

Feedback on this report has already started in this forum thread, here's one quote...

"This is going to be one really useful topic for anyone playing GR. Both those still new to the game, and those who have been playing it since its release.I find it really interesting reading other players views on each question." XRW_Hunter

Enjoy the report, I hope it helps you improve your Siege games, or if you have not tried them yet, that it persuades you to give them a go! The final part will be released next weekend and will reveal details of the top players tactics for winning Siege games. Start reading The Siege Report Part 1 here.

Sniper Mod
Posted by Rocky on Thursday, February 20 2003
Sniper's Challenge v1.0 for Island Thunder from Nethawk arrived today - and it's for anyone up for a serious challenge. There are 6 new missions here, and each one has deadly snipers waiting to catch you unawares. Check the readme for details on exactly why these are Sniper missions like no other! Download the mod here.

Swedish Force
Posted by Rocky on Thursday, February 20 2003
Wolfsong's latest version of his popular Swedish Forces Total Conversion for Ghost Recon is out. I've uploaded it at FilePlanet here, but will update this forum post with other mirrors as they appear, for the benefit of dial-up users.

In brief - this is what you can expect...

"This mod converts the players weapons, equipment, kits, skins and all for SP and MP, to those used by the Swedish Armed Forces. All other weapons have been removed from the kit selections. It also converts the entire "Desert Siege" expanision pack into "Arctic Siege""

... but there is a whole lot more in this massive modification. Discussion is already underway, so if you are not sure about downloading a 78Mb mod - check out feedback and more details from Wolfsong here.

~Nk's~ GHOSTS
Posted by Rocky on Tuesday, February 18 2003
What an awesome month this is for COOP missions! So far we have had the trickle release of missions from the Alpha Squad Tournament, then there was the huge Tactical Gamer mod with over 30 new missions, earlier today we posted about Harntrox's latest mod update with brand new missions, and now we have another 6 new CO-OP missions from ~NkOgNiTo~!

~Nk's~ GHOSTS v1.0 has 6 new missions based on existing Ghost Recon, Desert Siege and Island Thunder maps, 14 new kits, new game types and more. Contributors include Ghost Recon modding giants such as Piccolo, BajaBravo and Jack57. Download this 11Mb here now.

HX4 Update
Posted by Rocky on Tuesday, February 18 2003
This server sided patch for HX4 packs a big punch! HX4 Hell-o-Pack from Harntrox brings us more terrific COOP maps to play online with, and amongst other additions such as new and improved game types and rocket-firing helicopters there is a Tactical Kits option for improved multiplayer games.

The full exhaustive list of contents can be found in our forums here, and the download is at dasmerg.net, and I have mirrored the file here. A huge vote of thanks to Harntrox for extending the lifetime and playability of Ghost Recon yet again!

Hot Ash
Posted by Rocky on Saturday, February 15 2003
Here's a single new mission from -=ChAoS=- to keep you going through the weekend, here's a clip from the mission briefing...

"Intel says that, since our earlier attempt to eliminate the forces, the rebels have rounded up two tanks to invade the base and crush anything in their path.  Your mission is to prevent the enemy invasion and take out those tanks."

Download this mission here.

Mad Ned's Games
Posted by Rocky on Friday, February 14 2003
Here's the best 10Kb you can download this month for Ghost Recon - Mad Ned's Solo Game Types. It's cool to see some new game types for single player for a change, and in this pack you'll find four new ones. It's also cool to see them packaged with a detailed readme with installation instructions and game explanations.

There's an Assassination game, a Prisoner Snatch where you have to capture one of three prisoners, Peacekeepers and Four by Four, which invloves taking out four groups of four enemies!

Download the pack here and leave feedback for Ned in our forums, as he plans on making more!

Canadian Ops
Posted by Rocky on Wednesday, February 12 2003
Head over to Bajabravo's site for some great news about his upcoming Canadian Operative 2.0 modification. Not only do they have the awesome modelling talents of Earl on the project they also have some missions in the works from WetWrx!

CO-OP Replay
Posted by Rocky on Wednesday, February 12 2003
Two news items below, we posted the download link to the first of some great missions being used in the Alpha Squad Co-op Tournament. Today Alpha-Chavez has released the replay from Bad Azz Danes [BAD] - the only clan to achieve maximum points on that mission. If you play Co-op you really should take time out to watch this exceptional squad in action. Grab the replay file here, and the mission file here.

WK Wallpapers
Posted by Rocky on Tuesday, February 11 2003
Getting bored of your current desktop? Check out these new Ghost Recon wallpapers from staffer WhiteKnight77 here. There are over 30 to choose from, leave feedback in this forum discussion.

SR2003 Mission 1
Posted by Rocky on Monday, February 10 2003
Alpha Squad Chavez has released the first mission from their current COOP Tournament, Stealth Recon 2003. A quick look at the Leader Board shows that only 3 teams out of 20 managed to score any points at all on this mission, so meet your fellow Ghost Recon gamers online and see if you can do any better! Full information and download available here, my only warning - read that briefing carefully!

Ninja Bows Out
Posted by Rocky on Monday, February 10 2003
Ninja of Combatech modding is bowing out of the Ghost Recon modding scene due to a change in career path, but not without leaving a farewell mod!

One final instalment in the Armored Core series is now available, titled Taskforce Thresher Project: Sons of Thunder.  Dedicated to the brave men and women who perform the difficult tasks of mine-clearing in trouble spots of the world, this mod contains new camo, weapons and missions. Download the 53Mb mod here, and leave feedback here. Thanks for the mods Ninja, and best of luck!

TGGRMv2.0
Posted by Rocky on Friday, February 7 2003
We recently slipped in a teaser about a new site that would be of interest to anyone keen on Tactical shooters. Tacticalgamer.com have now launched, visit them here. Tactical Gamer have a strong Ghost Recon community from their Network 42 days, and have released a massive new mod - the Tactical Gamer Ghost Recon Mod 2.0. Wieghing in at a massive 147Mb the mod is a collection of favourite maps produced by community modders, some brand new weapons, and brand new coop missions from their inhouse modders. Visit Tactical Gamer for more details.

Warzone Games
Posted by Rocky on Friday, February 7 2003
A batch of new gametypes arrived from Uhohbil especially for those of you looking for a new multiplayer challenge. Download the gametypes from here.

Phantom Mod
Posted by Rocky on Friday, February 7 2003
A couple of weeks ago we revealed some information about a new weapons modification called the Phantom Mod - today we are making it available for download.

These brand new weapon models come from Joel, and he has put together a package of well over 40 new weapons. You can check out the new models here. Download the 15Mb file here.

Free Libya! v1.4
Posted by Rocky on Monday, February 3 2003
At last Free Libya, one of the greatest GR Campaigns ever released, has been re-released fully compatible with the latest version of Ghost Recon. Start downloading from here.

As well as re-coding the mod to work with the latest Ghost Recon patch, Apollo has added a brand new Bomb Disposal mission and new multiplayer game types to enjoy. It's a large download, but not to be missed. Apollo has put endless hours into this updated version, read Apollo's updates, and leave feedback in our forums here. Visit FL-AVA official site here for more details.

Ubi Sieze Domains
Posted by Rocky on Monday, February 3 2003
In the first real official move that could be deemed as confirmation of Ghost Recon 2, Ubi Soft have issued papers demanding that owners of GhostRecon2 domains hand them over to Ubi Soft. I know of one fan who has recieved papers from France, and another fan who is expecting a similar letter any day. This confirms Ubi Soft's determination to own all major domains linked to their titles that started with the launch of Splinter Cell.

THG
Posted by Rocky on Monday, February 3 2003
Tom's Hardware Guide have published a large feature on Tom Clancy games. The 16 page feature covers the major titles in the Clancy series of games including of course Ghost Recon. Read the full article here. Thanks to ?ߟH?DR/\GON for the heads up!

SR 2003
Posted by Rocky on Sunday, February 2 2003
I was honoured to be invited to observe on the opening games of Alpha Squad's Stealth Recon 2003 Tournament last night. After a moments silence at the start of each game out of respect for =SEALZ= Geordie and the Columbia's seven astronauts the teams got down to business. It was great viewing, the two teams I watched were awesome in their approach to the mission - it was like watching a film as the mission unfolded and the squads reacted to each development.

The level of organisation from Alpha Squad was very impressive and I would not hesitate to recommend that Ghost Recon fans join in on these CO-OP tournaments no matter what your level of experience. Keep up with the Tournament at the Alpha Squad forums, where they plan on recounting each attempt in narrative with images as the competition progresses.