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| − | The '''FreeSpace Reference Bible''' (also known as the FreeSpace Bible or FS Bible) is a Word document by Volition that contains original information from the FreeSpace game. It includes transcripts of the cutscenes, many changed, and transcripts of some cutscenes that never got included. It includes background information on the FreeSpace universe, exclusive concept art, and notes from the game designers. It was released for science fiction writers and for mod writers for the game. It is very useful in getting a more complete picture of what Volition imagined the FreeSpace world to originally be. A must have for any FreeSpace fan or mod writer. | + | The '''FreeSpace Reference Bible''' (also known as the '''FreeSpace Bible''' or '''FS Bible''') is a Word document by Volition that contains original information from the FreeSpace game. It includes transcripts of the cutscenes, many changed, and transcripts of some cutscenes that never got included. It includes background information on the FreeSpace universe, exclusive concept art, and notes from the game designers. It was released for science fiction writers and for mod writers for the game. It is very useful in getting a more complete picture of what Volition imagined the FreeSpace world to originally be. A must-have for any FreeSpace fan or mod writer. |
It is quite likely that the Reference Bible was assembled primarily to assist the science fiction writers whom Interplay commissioned to write fan fiction as part of their FreeSpace marketing campaign. It was then subsequently released as an additional download on the [http://www.volition-inc.com/fs/downloads.cfm Volition site]. | It is quite likely that the Reference Bible was assembled primarily to assist the science fiction writers whom Interplay commissioned to write fan fiction as part of their FreeSpace marketing campaign. It was then subsequently released as an additional download on the [http://www.volition-inc.com/fs/downloads.cfm Volition site]. | ||
Unfortunately, there is no corresponding Reference Bible for FreeSpace 2. | Unfortunately, there is no corresponding Reference Bible for FreeSpace 2. | ||
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| + | ==Chapters== | ||
| + | *'''Introduction''': Background to Terran and Vasudan history and a brief introduction of the [[Great War]]. | ||
| + | *'''Subspace Technology''': A rather scientific explanation for [[subspace]] and gives some further relevant information about traveling in the FreeSpace universe. | ||
| + | *'''Synopsis''': Cutscene transcripts of non-Ancient cutscenes. Some that have never made it past planning stage are also included. These transcripts provide us with some hint about what it feels like to be within the FreeSpace universe. Transcripts of the cutscenes that did make into the final release are not completely accurate. | ||
| + | *'''Ancient Readings''': Transcripts of the Ancient cutscenes and the last player monologue. It is because of the Reference Bible that we know that the player's character speaks in End Cutscene. Accurate. | ||
| + | *'''The Species''': Information about the three species. Gives a lot away about the [[Vasudans]], [[Vasuda Prime|their homeworld]], and communication between Terrans and Vasudans. This chapter gives some hints about the connection between the Ancients and the Vasudans, though the way the Reference Bible phrases its sentences, it is not definitely confirmed that the Ancients did help the Vasudans evolve. | ||
| + | *'''Ship Specs''': Information about almost every Terran ship, written in a style similar to actual tech room descriptions known from the game. Some background information not stated in the game was also revealed (the [[GTF Hercules|GTF ''Hercules'']] was for example nicknamed as "The Big Momma"). Descriptions are factually accurate. | ||
| + | *'''Terran/Vasudan Weapons''': Similar to Ship Specs, except this section is about player-usable weapons, primaries and secondaries included. The descriptions are semi-scientific. | ||
[[Category:Modding]] | [[Category:Modding]] | ||
Revision as of 17:45, 30 April 2009
The FreeSpace Reference Bible (also known as the FreeSpace Bible or FS Bible) is a Word document by Volition that contains original information from the FreeSpace game. It includes transcripts of the cutscenes, many changed, and transcripts of some cutscenes that never got included. It includes background information on the FreeSpace universe, exclusive concept art, and notes from the game designers. It was released for science fiction writers and for mod writers for the game. It is very useful in getting a more complete picture of what Volition imagined the FreeSpace world to originally be. A must-have for any FreeSpace fan or mod writer.
It is quite likely that the Reference Bible was assembled primarily to assist the science fiction writers whom Interplay commissioned to write fan fiction as part of their FreeSpace marketing campaign. It was then subsequently released as an additional download on the Volition site.
Unfortunately, there is no corresponding Reference Bible for FreeSpace 2.
Chapters
- Introduction: Background to Terran and Vasudan history and a brief introduction of the Great War.
- Subspace Technology: A rather scientific explanation for subspace and gives some further relevant information about traveling in the FreeSpace universe.
- Synopsis: Cutscene transcripts of non-Ancient cutscenes. Some that have never made it past planning stage are also included. These transcripts provide us with some hint about what it feels like to be within the FreeSpace universe. Transcripts of the cutscenes that did make into the final release are not completely accurate.
- Ancient Readings: Transcripts of the Ancient cutscenes and the last player monologue. It is because of the Reference Bible that we know that the player's character speaks in End Cutscene. Accurate.
- The Species: Information about the three species. Gives a lot away about the Vasudans, their homeworld, and communication between Terrans and Vasudans. This chapter gives some hints about the connection between the Ancients and the Vasudans, though the way the Reference Bible phrases its sentences, it is not definitely confirmed that the Ancients did help the Vasudans evolve.
- Ship Specs: Information about almost every Terran ship, written in a style similar to actual tech room descriptions known from the game. Some background information not stated in the game was also revealed (the GTF Hercules was for example nicknamed as "The Big Momma"). Descriptions are factually accurate.
- Terran/Vasudan Weapons: Similar to Ship Specs, except this section is about player-usable weapons, primaries and secondaries included. The descriptions are semi-scientific.
