Pirates, Vikings and Knights II Beta 1.0 Released

[Hectic Glenn]

As a follow up of Evo's newspost on the PVK video teaser, this mod team has released beta version 1.0 to the public for download. What is this mod about though? Well here is the general idea.

Pitting nimble Pirates, powerful Knights and mighty Vikings against each other on the HL2 engine, PVKII features an innovative melee combat system, nearly 100% custom content and a complete lack of ninjas, designed to be all that its predecessor was, and more!

[br]To see their teaser video again, and find countless download mirrors for this mod, including a torrent, go to the PVKII homepage and find all ye need!

 

[Nabobalis]

Can't wait to try this.

 

[Wardancer]

*steals the booty and runs off*

This mod is simply the best, even though there are some slight balance issues and lack of classes at the moment.

 

[BabyHeadCrab]

HOLY SHIT, YES! Best HL mod ever returns!

 

[Mutley]

This IS one of my favourite mods ever and to think it is only Beta, woah, so funny, loads of fun.

Awesome.

 

[aku ankka]

and what a great idea to set up official dedicated servers on release so people don?t complain about lag.

 

[Qonfused]

Oh my God. This is so much fun.

 

[BabyHeadCrab]

Already shaping up to be an absolutely kick-ass game, I cannot wait for them to add multiple classes in future releases. Great start - brings back memories and adds some new fun to the experience. Nothing like spawning as a viking and sinking your Axe and sword combo into the next mofo you see. Shibby!

 

[63]

Dare I say the most fun source-mod released?

 

[BabyHeadCrab]

Dare I say the most fun source-mod released?

I'd agree with this

 

[JNightshade]

Oh god yes

 

[63]

It is then in unanimous agreement. PVKII ftw!

 

[Steel.Inferno]

Great mod, well worth some wait

I love each side so much... If only Steam would stop kicking me for router troubles I could enjoy it...

 

[Qonfused]

This is such an amazing game.

It's really well balanced. I know this because I complain a lot while playing.

Ultimately, Pirates own... suicide bomb + ranged = win. And the people that I've played BF2 with know I love suicide bombing.

Someone play with me; xfire: qonfused.

 

[Sainku]

Even with only 1 class per side this is still a great mod. One of the best I have play for source. I can't wait till they get the rest of the classes in.

This is such an amazing game.
Ultimately, Pirates own... suicide bomb + ranged = win. And the people that I've played BF2 with know I love suicide bombing.

I spent about an hour doing just that, I love the people who come up and start slashing unaware you are holding a lit keg. Great fun :thumbs:

 

[highlander]

I.Just.Came

 

[TimoJay]

This mod is fun as hell and gorgeous to boot!@ Anyone complaining about imblalance hasn't played enough..

...expect for the pirates on the king of the hill map, it gets annoying having to bail out every time a pirate gets to the tower. What part of controlling a small area doesn't SCREAM to choose a team with a wide area explosive?

 

[Mutley]

...expect for the pirates on the king of the hill map, it gets annoying having to bail out every time a pirate gets to the tower. What part of controlling a small area doesn't SCREAM to choose a team with a wide area explosive?

That's what got me!

I don't think those barrels need fixing, they just need to do team damage, should keep people from blowing up everywhere.

 

[Zephos]

Man this mod is great fun, has such a hilarious Monty Python feel to it.

 

[Dinkleberry]

Are there (m)any UK servers up? Gonna download in a bit. I trust the prequel to this was not on the source engine as well?

 

[Nabobalis]

Are there (m)any UK servers up? Gonna download in a bit. I trust the prequel to this was not on the source engine as well?

I don't know but there was many servers will a low ping, so you should be fine.

 

[Lucid]

****.
I just got rid of Steam too. D:

 

[Zephos]

I own with kegs

EDIT: Actually, I should say... kegs are ownage.

 

[Tagaziel]

Interesting mod. Though it lacks ninjas, because, well, who else can challenge a pirate?

 

[Wardancer]

That's what got me!

I don't think those barrels need fixing, they just need to do team damage, should keep people from blowing up everywhere.

Trust me it wont. Played on a FF server, sure a whoe lot of teamkills but they still blew up all over the place heh. But i guess the problem is sort of that every single pirate has one right now, when there are more classes to choose from there should be less spammage.

 

[Forceflow]

Downloading right now, heard many good things about it. See you in-game, yarr.

 

[Wardancer]

Hmm played some today and there seems to be a overwhelming number of knights on several maps for some reason. While the vikings very often have less players than the others. We had a game of desert fort with 9 knights 3 vikings and 4 pirates. Woot. Oh and that map really needs a new objective, the tower is just... bad. Impossible to fight in and greatly favours pirate suicide attack and knight shield blockage.

Oh and servers without FF = bad idea :|

 

[Forceflow]

The models: gorgeous work, I really love walking around in the fort and see all the knights shine in the courtyard and the towers.

Maps: awesome maps. Nice usage of HDR too - (although I thought it was over-done in some places - de gustibus et coloribus, aye ?)

Gameplay: Knights vs. Vikings runs pretty well, but all the pirates dropping kegs un-balance some fights. I mean, you could have a pretty decent fight for a minute or two, you and your opponent already pretty wounded, you prepare yourself for the final swing of the axe, and there comes a silly pirate with a keg to blow you both away. Bugger !

Humor: I love the small things that make the game funny, like the pirate starting to balance the sword on his finger when it's been idle for a while.

Polishedness: This must be the most polished first release I've seen for a source mod.

 

[TimoJay]

Interesting mod. Though it lacks ninjas, because, well, who else can challenge a pirate?

Please, ignore the date this was posted. :O

Huge news!
By: HaVoK
On: Apr 01, 2005 12:01 am

Hey all! Some very exciting news for everyone I hope!

We've received countless requests to put a ninja team in PVKII. Finally after being begged so much, we decided to add them as a team in PVKII. PVKII will now of course be known as PVKN, the web page will be updated in a few days to reflect this.

There will be 3 Classes for the Ninja Team: Assassin, Geisha, and Shadow Warrior. jRocket has completed the Assassin character model, and here is an exclusive preview for you all! He is actually in game. I Can't wait to show you the Geisha and the Shadow Warrior!

Check back soon!

 

[smokeythebear]

Please NO ninjas!

I guess that is just a joke anyway.

Anyway this IS THE BEST HL2 mod out so D/L it right now! Is anyone else in love with that Egyptian temple map with all the traps? So much fun! Quit whining about balance!

 

[Qonfused]

I spent about an hour doing just that, I love the people who come up and start slashing unaware you are holding a lit keg. Great fun :thumbs:

Na. Just run around with the unlit barrel in your hands and press right click as they swing.

 

[Docm30]

Damn, and I just uninstalled Half-Life 2

 

[Beerdude26]

The Egyptian temple map is pure awesome. You're trying to stab a pirate who is fighting a friend of yours in the back when they both fall through the ground and continue fighting

 

[MorganFreeman911]

True dat, I love this mod. Rather stable for a mod of its time. 9/10.:imu:

 

[Zephos]

Well now I've gotten used to fighting with me cutlass, so now even knights fall to my scurviness. But still, nothing beats throwing a keg up on the Desert Tower map and seeing people try and scramble off frantically. I managed to get 4 kills in one go before

 

[bigburpco]

Oh god this is almost TOO fun.

 

[BlackOp773643]

This mod looks amazing. Im gonna look for a better gameplay video with battles in it

 

[clarky003]

lol, best multiplayer mod so far in my opinion, pirate suicide bombing ftw.