Speaking of Duke Nukem 3D betas & alphas

[Mikko_P]

Okay, now that we know this VERY early version of Duke Nukem 3D known as "Lameduke", there also exists v0.99 prototype of Duke Nukem 3D, which is so-called "early look at the shareware version".

But what about the other Duke Nukem 3D prototypes?

What about the Duke Nukem 3D alpha/beta versions that Joe Siegler or someone else have? Do they look like this as seen in these screenshots?

Okay, from A) to E)

A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

Please, give out some answers

[MrFlibble]

Originally Posted by Mikko_P

Isn't this a screenshot from the leaked beta v0.99? I think there's a compilation of those on the R.T.C.M. website.

On another note, are you interested in beta versions of other Build games? Powerslave for example had two officially released beta versions:

First beta release: PWRSLAVE.ZIP
Second beta release: PSDEMO01.ZIP, PSDEMO02.ZIP, PSDEMO03.ZIP

There is also a demo release of TekWar that is marked as a beta version. Unzipped files are found here:
cd.textfiles.com/pcgamer/pcgamer012/TEKWAR/

[Mikko_P]

Hmm..... I've never heard of Powerslave betas, but i've gotta try them out

[MrFlibble]

Oh, and I forgot the alpha v0.7 of Redneck Rampage, which is also the only demo version of the game available.

I'm not sure about the status of the Legend of the Seven Paladins demo, especially since the full release is not widely available (IIRC there's even some controversy regarding its existence). More info about this obscure game at JonoF's website.

[Mikko_P]

Originally Posted by MrFlibble

Oh, and I forgot the alpha v0.7 of Redneck Rampage, which is also the only demo version of the game available.

yeah, i know.

I have played that Redneck Rampage v0.7 prototype before. Or should i say "alpha"?

[Mikko_P]

Anyway, I wonder who has this kind of Duke Nukem 3D beta

[Mikko_P]

Any idea?

[Nacho]

A few people most likely have it but I doubt we will know for sure anytime soon if at all.

[Mikko_P]

Originally Posted by Nacho

A few people most likely have it but I doubt we will know for sure anytime soon if at all.

uh, did you mean, that a few people have the Duke 3D prototype as it appears in the shot?

[Commando Nukem]

I doubt anyone has to "find" it. I'm sure the archives for 3D Realms contain these betas. They're likely not gonna release it.

[Mikko_P]

In what archives? I've heard from MrFlibble, that the betas like Duke Nukem 3D as it appears in different shots would be released to the public in the near future or something

[MrFlibble]

Originally Posted by Mikko_P

I've heard from MrFlibble, that the betas like Duke Nukem 3D as it appears in different shots would be released to the public in the near future or something

Just to be clear, I never said that. What I said was

Originally Posted by MrFlibble

Bryan3DR, since you as an official representative of 3D Realms here have shown interest to the topic, may I ask whether any official statement regarding the status of the leaked beta materials is going to be made in foreseeable future?

(Of course I'm hoping that those will get an official blessing for public distribution, maybe followed by the release of further beta materials if those are still available; but any clarification of the problem is welcome.)

[emphasis added]

To which Bryan replied,

Originally Posted by Bryan3DR

I dont see that happening. But I will add in that I will bring it up to the people that make the decisions now.

[Mikko_P]

Originally Posted by MrFlibble

Just to be clear, I never said that. What I said was

[emphasis added]

To which Bryan replied,

Okay, now i get it. Maybe i heard wrong, when i said it.

[Mikko_P]

Originally Posted by xbryan2000x

Well, about those betas from Duke Nukem 3D i know a guy who maybe have them or remade them who knows his name was TheKazuya005

Who tries to remake

UNREAL 1996-1997 Betas
Serious Sam Early Betas
Duke Nukem 3D Betas

IDK He might be a faker for them beta remakes

Who is it, who maybe has the betas like Duke Nukem 3D beta then and is remaking it?

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Look at this one

[MrFlibble]

Nice screenshot comparison, did you do that yourself?

[Mikko_P]

Originally Posted by MrFlibble

Nice screenshot comparison, did you do that yourself?

Yes, i did

[MrFlibble]

That's some very nice research! Why don't you post it in the Supreme Topic of Miscellaneous Knowledge thread over at Duke4.net Forums?

[Mikko_P]

Already there

[Rigelatin]

I just followed that thread. Never noticed that LL was removed from the E4 credits. Would've been interesting to see the early E4L3.

[MrFlibble]

Originally Posted by Rigelatin

Never noticed that LL was removed from the E4 credits.

Yeah, I remember this being mentioned in some Duke3D FAQ - I think in this one.

[Mikko_P]

I found also this one



I wonder if it is also from some early Duke 3D build or something

[Kristian Joensen]

I remember seeing that. I have this vague recollection of actually playing it or seeing someone play it. So maybe it is from a secret area in the game or a usermap or something?

[Rigelatin]

That's from Duke Burger.

[Mikko_P]

Originally Posted by Rigelatin

That's from Duke Burger.

Now i see, the location's from "Duke Burger" level

[King Duke]

Originally Posted by Mikko_P

I found also this one



I wonder if it is also from some early Duke 3D build or something

Haha... that's not even an actual screenshot. I edited a 640x480 screenshot to create this image, making the "Think smaller" text easier to read.

[MrFlibble]

Originally Posted by King Duke

Haha... that's not even an actual screenshot. I edited a 640x480 screenshot to create this image, making the "Think smaller" text easier to read.

Well, I must say it looks very nice