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==General Information==
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Any information read on any of the sites indicated below are not considered canon, because all of them are fan sites.
  
Any information read on any of the sites indicated above are not considered canon, because all of them are 'fan sites'.
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==Sites==
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*[http://www.hard-light.net/ Hard Light Productions] (Largest fan site)
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::Has been in existence since 2001, this site has the largest and most popular forum to talk about items related to FreeSpace. This is also the location of several projects, usually referred as hosted projects. The site also has a mild amount of mods uploaded in the main page, but links to almost all possible mods can be reached from the forums in different threads.
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::Some well known projects hosted here are the [[Source Code Project]], [[Diaspora]], [[Blackwater Operations]], [[Derelict]], [[Blue Planet]], and [[Inferno]].
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*[http://scp.indiegames.us/news.php The Source Code Project] (Main site)
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::Contains information about the latest SCP builds as well as troubleshooting and numerous programs used for modding FreeSpace.
  
==Sites==
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*[http://www.game-warden.com/ Game Warden]
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::Game Warden was founded in October of 2004. It was the host of the now-defunct BSG: [[Beyond the Red Line|BtRL]], the Starfox: [[Shadows of Lylat|SoL]] conversion and [[Earth Defense]] project, among others.
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*[https://www.sectorgame.com/ Sectorgame]
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::One of the smaller communities, host to [[Twisted Infinities]], the [[Ancient-Shivan War (campaign)|Ancient-Shivan War]], The Apocalypse Series (not to be confused with [[The Apocalypse Project]]) and several other mods.
  
[http://www.hard-light.net/ Hard Light Productions] (Best-known fan site) <br>
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*[http://fs2downloads.com/ The FreeSpace Oracle]
Has been in existance since 2001, this site has the largest and most popular forum to talk about items related to FreeSpace. This is also the location of several projects, usually referred as Hosted projects. The site also has a mild amount of mods uploaded in the main page, but links to almost all possible mods can be reached from the forums in different threads.
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::Covers general advice about anything related to FreeSpace, mostly FREDding, modelling and troubleshooting. You can also find useful links on this site.
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::''This website is usually mentioned as Karajorma's FreeSpace FAQ''
  
The best-known Hosted projects are the [[Source Code Project]] and [[Inferno]].
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==Defunct Sites==
  
[http://scp.indiegames.us/news.php The Source Code Project] (Main site) <br>
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*[http://www.planetdescent.com/planetfs/ Planet FreeSpace] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20000815235800/www.planetdescent.com/planetfs/ archived version])
Contains information about the latest [[SCP builds]] as well as troubleshooting and numerous programs used for modding FreeSpace.
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::Originally a subsidiary site to [http://www.planetdescent.com Planet Descent], Planet FreeSpace later left the [http://www.gamespy.com Gamespy network] to become FreeSpace Watch and subsequently grew into Volition Watch.
  
[http://fs2.kissifrot.com/ Skippy's campaign list] <br>
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*[http://www.volitionwatch.com Volition Watch]
Valuable site for campaign and mission hunters, not only for those who are interested in modding FreeSpace on any level. This is the currently best-known collection of campaigns.
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::Volition Watch is one of the oldest FreeSpace fan sites known, containing a large amount of  downloads from the apex times of FreeSpace. The site has gone dead since the closure of the VW Forums years ago, although will still be up for an undetermined period of time.
  
[http://www.hades-combine.com Hades Combine] <br>
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*[http://ross128.telefragged.com/ Ross 128] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20010418174317/http://ross128.telefragged.com/ archived version])
A comprehensive collection of FreeSpace mods. The mods are uploaded by requests or nomination. Visit the Hades Combine forums to make a request.
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::Small community and content site, founded by Maniax, hosted on the [http://www.ugo.com Telefragged network]. Originally a staff member at Ross 128, Thunder founded Hard Light Productions soon after Ross 128 made its final update.
  
[http://www.volition-watch.com Volition Watch] <br>
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*[http://fs2.kissifrot.com/ Skippy's campaign list]
Volition Watch is one of the oldest FreeSpace fan sites known, containing a large amount of  downloads from the apex times of FreeSpace. The site is still updated nowadays, by the hands of an esteemed community member.
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::Valuable site for campaign and mission hunters, not only for those who are interested in modding FreeSpace on any level. Until it was active, it was the best-known collection of campaigns.
  
[http://www.descent-freespace.com Descent FreeSpace] <br>
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*[http://www.hades-combine.com Hades Combine]
More downloads in case you have not yet found what you are looking for on the previous sites. The FreeSpace Source code is also available from here.
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::A comprehensive collection of FreeSpace mods. The mods are uploaded by requests or nomination. Visit the Hades Combine forums to make a request.
  
[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/karajorma/freespace/intro.html The FreeSpace Oracle] <br>
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*[http://w3.enternet.hu/fscult/ The FSCult]
Covers general advice about anything related to FreeSpace, mostly FREDding, modelling and troubleshooting. You can also find useful links on this site. <br>
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::Main site of the dead Centaur Project. You can also find downloadable COB files of old Volition ships from here as well as some mission backgrounds.
<i>This website is usually mentioned as Karajorma's FreeSpace FAQ</i>
 
  
[http://www.expage.com/06palaro Hippo's FreeSpace site] <br>
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*[http://www.nukelol.com NukeLOL]
Information about how to get FreeSpace. Run by community member [[User:Hippo|Hippo]]
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::Personal website administered by Swantz, with several older FreeSpace downloads.
  
[http://w3.enternet.hu/fscult/ The FSCult] <br>
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[[Category:Real life]]
Main site of the Centaur Project. You can also find downloadable COB files of old Voliiton ships from here as well as some mission backgrounds.
 

Latest revision as of 02:01, 6 May 2019

Any information read on any of the sites indicated below are not considered canon, because all of them are fan sites.

Sites

Has been in existence since 2001, this site has the largest and most popular forum to talk about items related to FreeSpace. This is also the location of several projects, usually referred as hosted projects. The site also has a mild amount of mods uploaded in the main page, but links to almost all possible mods can be reached from the forums in different threads.
Some well known projects hosted here are the Source Code Project, Diaspora, Blackwater Operations, Derelict, Blue Planet, and Inferno.
Contains information about the latest SCP builds as well as troubleshooting and numerous programs used for modding FreeSpace.
Game Warden was founded in October of 2004. It was the host of the now-defunct BSG: BtRL, the Starfox: SoL conversion and Earth Defense project, among others.
One of the smaller communities, host to Twisted Infinities, the Ancient-Shivan War, The Apocalypse Series (not to be confused with The Apocalypse Project) and several other mods.
Covers general advice about anything related to FreeSpace, mostly FREDding, modelling and troubleshooting. You can also find useful links on this site.
This website is usually mentioned as Karajorma's FreeSpace FAQ

Defunct Sites

Originally a subsidiary site to Planet Descent, Planet FreeSpace later left the Gamespy network to become FreeSpace Watch and subsequently grew into Volition Watch.
Volition Watch is one of the oldest FreeSpace fan sites known, containing a large amount of downloads from the apex times of FreeSpace. The site has gone dead since the closure of the VW Forums years ago, although will still be up for an undetermined period of time.
Small community and content site, founded by Maniax, hosted on the Telefragged network. Originally a staff member at Ross 128, Thunder founded Hard Light Productions soon after Ross 128 made its final update.
Valuable site for campaign and mission hunters, not only for those who are interested in modding FreeSpace on any level. Until it was active, it was the best-known collection of campaigns.
A comprehensive collection of FreeSpace mods. The mods are uploaded by requests or nomination. Visit the Hades Combine forums to make a request.
Main site of the dead Centaur Project. You can also find downloadable COB files of old Volition ships from here as well as some mission backgrounds.
Personal website administered by Swantz, with several older FreeSpace downloads.