Source : NovaWorld 2 forums - https://www.novaworld2.com

(( This was posted on the new NovaWorld forums by one of the staff members at the new Nova site. ))


I just wanted to take a minute and address the rampant amount of rumors about the DFAF beta. : )

We are planning on having a beta. It is not currently ongoing, nor has it been. There have not been any signups or invites issued. We have not decided how signups will work - it will probably not be open to the general public, but there is a good chance it will be open to NW/NW2 community members in good standing.

There is no set timeframe for the beta yet. The best guess I can offer is Q1 2009 - but again, that is not definite.

There has been no discussion whether or not we will beta test NILE Studio, or even whether it will be included with DFAF ( my preference would be yes on both - but that isn't my decision )

I'll try to see that any announcements made about the DFAF beta are made to the community on NW2 first.

Source : CallofDuty.com - http://www.callofduty.com

( NOTE: You have to register at callofduty.com to get a key code for this beta. )

We are happy to announce that the PC Multiplayer BETA has finally arrived! With it, you get many of the tweaks and fixes that resulted from feedback from the Xbox 360 BETA, but bear in mind not all issues have been addressed quite yet.

You can download the PC BETA from any of the mirrors in our mirror list. You will need a Key Code to install this BETA, which can be found in your Account / Profile tab of your CallOfDuty.com account.

Please be patient – lots of people want the file, so downloads and site load times may be slow at times – we apologize in advance of any inconveniences!

Vista 64 and the beta demo:

If having trouble playing the game or installing, download this update...

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en

Microsoft posts emergency defense for new attack

Your local computer security guru GenHalftrack aka me HIGHLY recommends ALL windows users update their computers. This is an important patch - If you do not patch your system this ( worm ) will infect your system without you having to do anything


A remote-code exploit that could spread rapidly like the 2003 MSBlaster worm is putting all versions of Windows at risk.

I recommend that you immediately install a patch that Microsoft has just issued to protect your system from a vulnerability in the Server service.


MS08-067 (958644)
Rare out-of-cycle patch emphasizes the risk

With little warning, Microsoft released yesterday an unscheduled or "out-of-cycle" patch for a highly critical vulnerability that affects all versions of Windows. Security bulletin MS08-067 (patch 958644) was posted to warn of a remote-code attack that could spread wildly across the Internet.

Microsoft says it found evidence two weeks ago of an RPC (remote procedure call) attack that can potentially infect Windows machines across the Net with no user action required.

Windows Server 2003, 2000, and XP (even with Service Pack 2 or 3 installed) are particularly vulnerable. Vista and Server 2008 gain some protection via User Account Control, data-execution protection, and other safeguards, as explained in an article by Dan Goodin in the Register.

While firewalls are a first line of defense against this attack, don't think you're secure just because you have a firewall. Malware and viruses use many different techniques to wiggle their way into our systems.

For example, my office's networks are protected by firewalls on the outside, but inside the network, PCs have file and printer sharing enabled. If a worm got loose inside the office network (and the patch hadn't been installed), the attack would spread like wildfire.

Many antivirus vendors have already issued definition updates that protect against this attack. Your antivirus program, however, may not protect you completely even if your AV definitions are up-to-date. Early reports indicate that there are already nine different strains of viruses trying to take advantage of this vulnerability. We can expect more to come, so even the best AV application may not be able to update fast enough.

I've tested this patch and have had no problems applying it. I strongly urge you to download and install this patch manually. Restart your PC before installing any patch to verify that your machine is bootable. Then be sure to reboot again after installing the patch, so the patched binaries completely replace the vulnerable components.

Microsoft has posted several versions of the patch that apply to different operating systems:

• Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 patch download
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or 3 patch download
• Windows XP 64-bit Edition patch download
• Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 or 2 patch download
• Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition patch download
• Windows Vista with or without Service Pack 1 patch download
• Windows Vista 64-bit Edition with or without Service Pack 1 patch download
• Windows Server 2008 32-bit Edition patch download
• Windows Server 2008 64-bit Edition patch download

More information: Please read security bulletin MS08-067. For an excellent technical explanation of the vulnerability and possible mitigations, read TechNet's Oct. 23 description. (TechNet incorrectly refers to MS08-067 as "out-of-band," but the patch is simply out-of-cycle, because it wasn't released on Microsoft's usual Patch Tuesday monthly cycle.)

System Specs:

12 single player missions over 3 campaigns.

12 multiplayer maps supporting multiple game types including TKOTH, CTF, TDM & DM.

Utilizes real "Delta Force" scenarios, tactics and equipment in course of game through extensive
consultations with Delta Force operators.
Seamless large-scale environments encompassing land, air and sea-based vehicles.

Gratifying gunplay, well-balanced weapons, and tactically interesting dynamic environments.

Supporting up to 200 combatants, per game, in online play.

Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista
2Ghz CPU (Dual Core Recommended)
512 MB of RAM (1GB Recommended)
CD-ROM drive
800MB Free Hard Drive Space
DirectX 9.0 or higher

Set in the north-west region of Central America (near future in Colombia & Venezuela) "Delta Force: Angel Falls" takes the player to the rural, sparsely populated, jungle areas of this exotic locale. Avoiding the over-exposed Middle Eastern settings; the South American environment provides a premise which is naturally beautiful and full of new millennium conflicts.

Marginal governments, involved in local expansionism, continually scuffle with one another and with major global powers. Complicating the setting, drug cartels have evolved beyond money and violencedriven entities to political forces rivaling established governments. Influenced by current events, the game is both topical and novel.

The sometimes local philosophy of "your enemy is my friend and your friend is my enemy" gives rise to a multitude of ever-changing alliances and conflicts which drive the game's rapid action and easy-to-digest back-story. The culmination of the conflict takes place in the Angel Falls area of Venezuela providing both a spectacular setting and a surprise ending.

July 2009 release date. And on CD-ROM...? :D


/updated specs

System Requirements

[Submitted by Halftrack-Site Owner]

Source : NovaWorld Forums - https://www.novaworld.com/forums

In addition to the screenshots released on the MTR website last week, we got a couple more for you in the Gallery section of the NovaWorld 2.0 alpha site. Yeah, you heard right - there's a new NovaWorld coming soon. : )

Don't get too excited yet - only the gallery page is open right now - all other functionality has been temporarily disabled. There will be a beta for NW2 in the near future.

In the meantime, enjoy a couple more shots of Angel Falls. You saw it here first.

https://www.novaworld2.com/gallery/main/


In addition to these new screens, Nova has started another website. Yes, and it is called NovaWorld Alpha. Here is the link to the new website. https://www.novaworld2.com/

Oh and just to add what Jinks posted - You CAN"T login to the new site with your current NW password as you will get this notice