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ESF :: Update #1
Hello, ESF fans! Welcome to our first update. Picture of the Week, Forum Competition VII, and ESF 1.3 Graphics will be discussed today. Please enjoy!

Forum Competition VII
Forum Competition VII is now live! This is a modeling competition. The contestants will be modeling Android 16. Android 16 will be one of the buddies for Android 18.

Graphics
Here's a video of some of the graphics that will be in ESF 1.3. Water Shaders, HD Skyboxes, and Bump Mapping.

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If you would like to watch the video in higher quality, feel free to <a href="http://www.skinner3d.com/esfmirror/HD-Fx-Demo.wmv">download the video from our mirror</a>.

Thread: http://esf.filefront.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71935​

ESF :: Update #2
Welcome to our second update! Today we will be showing you guys the Picture of the Week and the transformation pushback!

Transformation Pushback
Here is a video of the Transformation Pushback that will be in 1.3.

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Thread: http://esf.filefront.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71936 ​

Welcome to our third update!

Earlier this week the Coders implemented the new Character Selection screen. This Character Selection screen will be in the finalized 1.3 update. Please enjoy!

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Thread: http://esf.filefront.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71937​

ESF :: Update #4
<p>Welcome to our fourth update! We have a busy agenda for today. We will be discussing the Forum Competition, the New Recruit, an Update Recap, a Status Update, and an image that has been added to the Gallery.<br /><br /><b>Forum Competition</b><br />The Forum Competition has been extended for two more weeks.<br /><br /><b>New Recruit</b><br />This week we had a new member join the team. His name is Zero-SFX. He will be helping Freedom with the audio and music.<br /><br /><b>Updates Recap</b><br />Here is a video of what's been shown in the past 3 weeks.</p>
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Thread:http://esforces.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72001​

ESF :: Update #5 - WIP Babidi, Character Selection Screen with Custom Classes, Status Update
<p>For our fifth update, we will be showing you guys the WIP Babidi map and the new Character Selection screen with Custom Classes. A Status Update will be discussed.<br /><br /><b>WIP Babidi Map</b><br />This week, Grega has been working on a new map. ESF_Babidi. So far this is a heavy WIP, with a couple of bugs, but it still looks amazing. Here are a few screenshots for you guys! </p>
<p><img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_5c7e53ab80.jpg.jpg" width="550" /> <img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_409b347eb5.jpg.jpg" width="550" /> <img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_682390630d.jpg.jpg" width="550" /> <img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_8b24f7d52a.jpg.jpg" width="550" /></p>
<p>These images have been added to the Mapping Gallery, as well.<br /><br /><b>Character Selection Screen / Custom Models</b><br />Earlier this week, John_Volkon made a video showing the new Character Selection screen with Custom Models. With the new XML tool, you are able to add Classes, which John_Volkov did. Here is the video:<br />www.esforces.com/team/Damaera/charxmlselect.asx<br /><br /><b>Status Update</b><br />This week, the coders added smooth Eye Laser movement. You are now able to use Stamina in Block Struggles to help you win.<br /><br />That is all for this week, see you guys soon!</p>
Thread: http://esforces.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72082​

Bloom Shaders, New Modeler, Fan Submitted POTW's, Status Update
<p><b>Bloom Shaders</b><br />Earlier this week, Raven started to work on Bloom Shaders. Here are some screenshots showing these. Obviously, this is a WIP. Huge thanks to Ryo over at NNK for helping Raven with these shaders.<br /><br /><img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_3cac82e677.jpg.jpg" width="500" /> <img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_d58f8b950a.jpg.jpg" width="500" /> <img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_34ecb8dec8.jpg.jpg" width="500" /> <img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_69e9136333.jpg.jpg" width="500" /> <img src="http://esf.gamers-desire.de/uploads/RTEmagicC_6678030131.jpg.jpg" width="500" /><br />These images have been added to the Screenshots gallery.<br /><br /><b>New Modeler</b><br />Today, we just hired a new modeler. Welcome Doormat!<br /><br /><b>Fan Submitted POTW's</b><br />The POTW e-mail is back up. If you would like to submit a POTW, feel free to send your picture to [email protected]. Make sure that you are not using any custom content in your screenshot.<br /><br /><b>Status Update</b><br />The testers are still working on class balancing.</p>

Thread: http://esforces.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72261​

Delay

Sorry for about delay guys, I've been extremely busy today. News will be posted sometime tomorrow. POTW will go up soon.​

<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>XML FX Editor</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Raven and LoD have been working on the XML tool. You are now able to edit or add FX features. That means you can create your own particle effects, add sounds, and animations. You're also able to create your own transform effect!</span></p><p><br />Sorry for the delay guys. See you on Halloween for a special update! </p>​