KP2MOD

KP2 - A KINGPIN MOD

F.A.Q. MEANS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. I HOPE THIS ANWERS MOST IF NOT ALL OF THEM!

Is this Kingpin 2? Hell NO! The development team is not associated with the company formerly known as "Xatrix", nor are any of them employed by or licensed by "Interplay" or "Gray Matter" or any other PC game company or publisher. We are simply a small group of fans having fun building a MOD (a.k.a. modification) of the original PC game Kingpin-Life Of Crime. The project is NOT being done for money, nor is it being made for future "sales". It is for the love of the game KINGPIN and for the fans who enjoy playing it - nothing more/nothing less. It is utilizing the same game engine (Quake2) and same basic files that are found on your KP CD. You want an "official" Kingpin2? Go sign the Petition to Interplay!
What's different about the KP2 MOD? Well, for one thing there are all new WEAPONS. Meaning that the MOD team has replaced every "default" weapon in the game with NEW WEAPONS and different sounds for those weapons. Additionally, there are BREAKABLE objects in the maps. Some windows, crates, barrels, and doors will SHATTER when hit by gunfire! Furthermore, there are WEATHER EFFECTS during gameplay such as RAIN or SNOW. And lastly, there are some unusual "critters" that might happen to be in the map with the normal players such as RATS or DOGS and the like.
How do I try out this MOD? Ahhhh, the EASY part! First off, you need the full retail version of KINGPIN installed on yer PC. (DEMO won't work!) Secondly, you need to download and install the CLIENT SIDE portion of the MOD. Update - 08/29/04 Thanks to DirtyDawg, the CLIENT and the CLIENT UPDATES are now all ONE FILE. Download the CLIENT and and unzip to your KP folder. For information regarding the installation of the CLIENT simply download the kp2_clientside_files.txt Thirdly, you need to join a KP2 MOD SERVER in order to view the new weapons and special effects.
Is this the final version of the MOD? Nope, not as of this writing (04/05/03). The MOD is still "BETA" meaning that there are still a few bugs to be worked ut. Should you notice anything that needs "fixing" and you are able to offer CONSTRUCTIVE criticism or advice, then please post in the forums. If you wish to post HATE SPAM such as "this MOD sux" etc.....then please don't bother as that is just a waste of everyone's time.
Ok, I downloaded the "client files" and nothing looks different!?!?! OOOOOOOOOPS! You installed incorrectly. You MUST have the client files and they MUST be unzipped to your Kingpin Directory (Typically - C:\Program Files\Kingpin). If you installed correctly, you would see a new "loading plaque" as well as new weapons etc......UPDATE 04/05/03 - You only need the one CLIENT . We will let you know when more updates are available!
Yeah, Yeah, can I just have the SERVER FILES already? NOT YET! the MOD is still "BETA" and it is best to release a completed MOD to maximize/ EVERYONE'S enjoyment. Update - 04/05/03 If you are able to offer a fast permanent server, contact us via the FORUMS!
Ok, I KNOW I installed the "client" correctly, but there is nothing breaking in the map?!?!?! Ok, one thing that is a real drag but is TOTALLY "unfixable" is that once a window or door or a crate is "shattered", it is GONE till the end of the match. Breakables DO NOT respawn in the maps. Sorry folks, but that is a fact of "Q2 Engine" life. If you see health kits or weapons sitting on the ground when there USED to be tables/crates beneath them, it is because someone has already SHATTERED the tables/crates etc...they were sitting on and it won't appear normal again till the next round.
Ok, I have it installed and I have played it, but the MOD seems LAGGY AS HELL!!?!?!?! WHAT GIVES??? Well folks, the truth of the matter is that XATRIX disabled the use of "props" in their multiplayer maps due to the increased bandwidth requirements. Simply put, the more breakables and weather you have, the more BANDWIDTH the server must feed you in order to display those features. Fortunately for you, KP is a Q2 engine game and can still be run on a decent CABLE connection. A KP2 MOD server is naturally going to be a bit more "laggy" than your normal KPDM 1-5 server due to the fact that there are increased upload demands and (unfortunately), MOST players rely on the server to feed them the custom maps. If you want to have "new" fun, you must be willing to put up with a slight increase in "lag". Most players who have tried the MOD have not had a problem enjoying themselves. Remember that as more servers run it, your chances of finding a server closer to you on the world wide web will increase!!!
How do I make maps for this MOD and/or Can I help? Simply post in the forums and offer your talents folks! It's all FREE and FOR YOU the KP FAN! UPDATE 06/14/02 - Whoop_ass successfully converted ALL FIVE Xatrix DM maps to the MOD which you may download by clicking right HERE. Additionally, Whoop has created a KP2 MOD Mapping tutorial which you may view by clicking right HERE.
Ok, everything sounds pretty cool, but can I at LEAST see some screenies first? Sure! In order to conserve webspace and make loading times a bit easier on folks, PLEASE click on these links for some MAP PICS and WEAPON PICS :)

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Last Updated: Sunday, 29-Aug-2004 16:37:56 Eastern Daylight Time

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