Topic: SFC3 on the Big Screen

[kephren]

I'm not sure if you're aware of Borg War, a fan film that used SFC3 to generate most of the spaceflight SFX.  Well, it's going to be featured at the giant Star Trek convention in Las Vegas this year.  So lots of ST fans will be seeing SFC3, some of them probably for the first time (hee, hee).  Anyway, here's the announcement on the convention webpage:

http://www.creationent.com/cal/stlv.htm

Wish me luck!  I'm going to be there to introduce the film -- and to catch any rotten tomatoes that get thrown my way.

[Sirgod]

Hey that's Outstanding Kephran, Glad to see the film getting out more.

Stephen

[Centurus]

See what you can do to drum up demand for an SFC4.  Use the sympathetic card.

[Scott_Bruno]

/decloak

Neat stuff! Glad to see the ol' gal has still got some life in her.

/cloak

[kephren]

See what you can do to drum up demand for an SFC4.  Use the sympathetic card.

What???!!!  You mean Legacy wasn't good enough for you???!!!!   

SFC4...  I only wish.  Don't hold your breath.  It's really ironic, in my view, that the game industry doesn't "get" that there a limited number of computer game designs.  The SFC model (which is used in a couple of sailing ship simulations, too) is very different from the RPG, RTS or MMO model.   The idea that you start with something that's at full power -- and then become weaker as you fight -- is very different than the constant build up of power (and quick healing) that's in every other game.  SFC-type games force you to think the combat out and plan ahead.  They're games that require intelligence and prudence to play well. 

I still play SFC3 and SFC/OP frequently, because they're just plain well-designed games. 

By the way, Eric Bethke has been extremely encouraging about Borg War, as has Danny Pelfrey, who did the music.

Incidently, CBS/Paramount now owns the code to SFC3.  Maybe they could be convinced to release it to public domain and let some of us mess around with it.  Interesting thought.

[kephren]

Press Release
Animated Film to Debut at Official Star Trek Convention
BORG WAR is an award-nominated, feature-length movie set in the Star Trek universe.
HOLLIS, N.H., July 16, 2007 -- A new Star Trek-themed animated feature-length film, entitled BORG WAR, will have its theatrical debut at the Official STAR TREK Convention 2007, at the Las Vegas Hilton on Friday August 10th at 6:20 P.M.

Filmmaker Geoffrey James created BORG WAR by reprogramming computer games to generate raw footage, which he then edited to create the finished film. Online clips from BORG WAR have received over a million Internet downloads and were nominated for two awards by the Academy for Machinima Arts and Sciences (AMAS). The theatrical debut will feature the final edition of the film, with never-before-seen scenes and special effects. The theatrical trailer can be viewed at http://www.creationent.com/cal/stlv.htm

Over 12,000 Star Trek fans are expected to beam into The Las Vegas Hilton on August 9-12, 2007 for the event which is billed as the world's largest. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew and Brent Spiner headline a guest list that boasts over 75 Star Trek celebrities. Star Trek themed parties, events, contests and auctions also fill the four-day meeting. On the Evening of August 11th a special Star Trek concert will be performed featuring members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic under the direction of Associate Conductor Richard McGee. Further information on the convention can be found at http://www.creationent.com
For information about the Official STAR TREK Convention 2007, contact Monica at monica@creationent.com

For information about BORG WAR or to receive a review copy of the movie, contact Geoffrey James at 603-465-2589 or info@borgwarmovie.org.

[kephren]

I wanted to mention that I will be at the screening to answer questions about how the movie was made and how I got CBS/Paramount to approve the screening.  Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself!