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[[Image:FFED3D.jpg|right|512px|The Cobra Mk III at Lave, as seen in FFE D3D]]
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[[Image:FFED3DAJ.jpg|right|512px|Docked in the Laiobe system, as seen in FFED3DAJ]]
   
   
   
FFE D3D is an exciting new project from Russia, which is re-writing a lot of the FFE code from scratch. As the screenshot shows, the graphics are much enhanced, even when compared to [[GLFFE]] which itself was a huge step up from [[JJFFE]]
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FFED3D is the latest version of FFE. As the screenshot shows, the graphics are much enhanced, even when compared to [[GLFFE]] which itself was a huge step up from [[JJFFE]].
   
This new version is principally being worked on by DreamZzz but with numerous contributions by various other coders
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This new version was originally worked on by DreamZzz in Russia but of late other coders have taken the program to a new level.
   
The project is currently in the Beta phase and much work is being done on - among other things - the re-modelling of the cities, planets and ships. Even at this stage FFE D3D is turning out to be the definitive FFE experience
 
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Two builds of FFED3D exist; one programmed by Ittiz, the other by AndyJ. Each adds its own flavour to FFE, whilst remaining true to the original game.
   
Download the files from [http://www.elite-games.ru/conference/viewtopic.php?t=36330&start=0 Elite Games Russia] This is in Cyrillic text but the required downloads start at the bottom of the first post and progress upwards
 
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Download the Ittiz version from [http://spacesimcentral.com/downloads/%23-F/FFED3D/ Space Sim Central] This is a large download (around 430MB) but does include the infamous FFE bulletin board videos as well as all the new models and textures. Development on this version appears to have ended, however.
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To experience the AndyJ version - which includes many configurable options including the Anistropic mod - download the file from [http://spacesimcentral.com/downloads/%23-F/FFED3D/ Space Sim Central] and copy it into the Ittiz install. This version remains in active development.
   
   

Latest revision as of 16:23, 2 July 2018

Docked in the Laiobe system, as seen in FFED3DAJ


FFED3D is the latest version of FFE. As the screenshot shows, the graphics are much enhanced, even when compared to GLFFE which itself was a huge step up from JJFFE.

This new version was originally worked on by DreamZzz in Russia but of late other coders have taken the program to a new level.

Two builds of FFED3D exist; one programmed by Ittiz, the other by AndyJ. Each adds its own flavour to FFE, whilst remaining true to the original game.

Download the Ittiz version from Space Sim Central This is a large download (around 430MB) but does include the infamous FFE bulletin board videos as well as all the new models and textures. Development on this version appears to have ended, however.

To experience the AndyJ version - which includes many configurable options including the Anistropic mod - download the file from Space Sim Central and copy it into the Ittiz install. This version remains in active development.