Q3Test 1.09

This is a sub-page of Proto:Quake III Arena (Windows, Mac OS Classic).

This prototype is documented on Hidden Palace.

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Compiled on November 14, 1999, just almost two weeks before the final build.

Also known as DEMOTEST. This was the first test to bill itself as a demo.

Changes from Q3Test 1.08#

• New dataset based on mostly final assets, dropping a lot of prototypical materials.
• The final menu interface makeover.
• A single player ladder.
• Menu interface to load and save config files (later removed in 1.11).
• Functional Mr. Elusive bots!
• The default placeholder sound effect is implemented as the menu select sound instead of a buzz. The final uses the hit sound.

Menu#

The 3d logo is glowing green and the menu background has a complex animated shader. This was taken out most likely due to driver problems with various hardware (especially Rage Pro).

1.09	Final

Players#

Stripe

1.09	Final

His eyes appear black and shiny in 1.09 while they are glowing blue in the final.

Anarki

1.09	Final

Although not appearing in the test release, the shader for Anarki's board is different.

Play tips#

Among the "Crash's hints and tips for better players" lies these lines unique to 1.09, including an anti-piracy message just in case there was a full leak again.

"Never tell Adrian that you've hit his Viper.";

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"Sorlag IS female.";

...

"Distributing 'Warez' can make you liable for a $50,000 penalty for each copy made.";
"Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and abide by its terms.";
"If you like the game ... BUY IT!";

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"I don't have Mynx's phone number. Try the restroom walls in ", level_title, ".";

Changed Bot Synonym Context names#

1.09 was apparently more raucous.