• Community Contest: Asset Creation

    Created on 7/7/2025 1:52:01 PM by NST

    Dear community,

    We have always felt there is too much-unused potential in our community and concluded that we have to make use of it!
    We know not everyone can contribute on a regular basis but can spare the time to craft a one-off piece of wonderment.

    Therefore, we have decided it is time for another asset contest!

    Aim of the contest?
    New Assets!

    Create a new asset which would fit into the Neocron world. A box, a picture, Event items etc. or restore an existing asset in High Definition.

    Whether you use a Spec/Gloss or Metal/Roughness workflow is up to you, as long as you orient yourself on PBR guidelines for a naturalistic/realistic look.

    Making Engine-ready assets:

    All assets need to conform to specific standards to work with Neocron's deprecated engine:

    • All assets will need to go through a special converter tool later, this tool only reads certain formats (.FBX binary works perfectly). Assets need to be in a metric scale.
    • Neocron does not yet support state of the art dynamic lighting, all textures need to be prepared as Unlit with baked environmental lighting. That means all information is baked static into a single diffuse map. A lossless diffuse map in .PNG is fine. Do not bake strong directional lights or reflections.



    Polygon Budget:
    Up to 5k, with appropriate LoD's. LoD's must have the format: meshName_LOD0.
    Texture-size: 1024px/m. Maximum texture size is 2048px.

    Tools:
    Any tool you feel comfortable with and that can output .PNG, .DDS or .BMP and .FBX files
    Your .FBX file must contain a non-triangulated original mesh to have options for changes.

    The prizes?
    Every asset which we decide to include in one of the upcoming patches will be awarded the following:

    • The honour of your asset being published in Neocron -> your name will be put in stone in the patch-notes!
    • A trophy* of your choice for one of your characters on Titan.



    * Your choice of trophy excludes CopBot Trophies as well as Bronze, Silver and Gold Cups.


    Get started and we look forward to reviewing the entries! To give you time to get your entry perfected, you have until Friday 1st of August 2025 to craft and submit your entry.
    Send your entry via E-Mail to xanthos@neocron-game.com with the subject "Asset Contest".


    Good luck!
    Your Neocron Support Team

  • Masters of the Universe 4

    Created on 7/3/2025 7:33:45 PM by NST

    Greetings runners.

    Welcome to Masters of the Universe (MOTU). Our semi regular organised PvP tournament.

    Date: 13-07-25 / 13th July 2025

    Time:
    18:00UTC
    19:00BST
    20:00CEST

    Location: A special tournament zone created by a GM.

    Details: A ladder style pvp event, each signup is randomly paired with an opponent.

    Max of 1 character per player

    Team size:
    1v1 with each matchup being best 2 out of 3 battles

    A single bonus round "free for all last man standing" after all matches have concluded, involving all participants.

    A single bonus round. Combat knives only. Must be on a brand new unleveled character. No buffs, no heals. Can spend initial skill points and equip armour.

    Prizes: A wide range of lovely prizes to be won. Ranging from tech parts, woc disks, rare weapons, GM created items (No babe suits, sorry) and of course cold hard cash.

    ***This month, the event winner will take home an NPC placed in an apartment of their choice by a GM. Type of NPC to be discussed after event.***

    Quality of prize will depend on your finishing ranking, with participation prizes for all.

    Thank you, good luck and most importantly, have fun.

  • NCPD COVERT OPERATION: WARBOTS? WIPEOUT!

    Created on 6/20/2025 8:14:23 AM by NST

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    SECTOR WIDE ALERT - PRIORITY OMEGA

    Attention all runners.

    The NCPD is pleased to invite volunteer runners to take part in a unique "practice exercise." This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to engage with the community and support local law enforcement.

    Participants will operate under the special authority of the NCPD, ensuring a safe and organized environment. If you're interested in being a part of this experience, we HEAVILY encourage you to join us!

    Please be informed that this operation may involve extreme live fire, which come with inherent risks, including the potential for injury. Participants are strongly encouraged to prepare thoroughly for sustained combat conditions. Life insurance is highly recommended.

    For any inquiries or to convey your interest in taking part, please feel free to get in touch with your local NCPD officer who will direct you to the relevant "training officer". Your attention to this important matter is greatly appreciated.

    Join us at the Desert Race Track to meet with the NCPD "special training agent". There, you will receive a comprehensive briefing on the exercise.

    For Reza, For Neocron!

    Date: Saturday 28h June, 28-06-25

    Time: 18:00UTC, 1900:00BST, 20:00CST

    Event Start Location: Desert Race Track

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