What is Beyond the Red Line
Beyond the Red Line is a stand-alone total conversion for the award-winning Freespace 2 released by Volition and Interplay for the PC.
It is based on the popular new tv-show Battlestar Galactica. No, not the one from the 70s.
Will I need Freespace 2 to play it?
No, Beyond the Red Line is a stand-alone conversion and will not require Freespace 2. All you need for playing will be included in the
download.
Is it free?
Absolutely. The game is made by fans for the fans, no profit is being made from any part of the project. Altough we could use some
pizzas and coke to keep our mortal bodies running.
When will it be done?
When it's done.
Will the game feature newtonian "real space" physics?
No, original Freepsace 2 was designed as an arcade space shooter. However, we have included some new additions to the game that allow
you to pull of some of the manouvers you see in the show.
Will there be multiplayer support?
Yes, multiplayer will feature such gameplay modes as Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill, Gauntlet missions and possibly
some coop missions.
Will the main campaign story follow the tv-show?
Download the demo and see for youself.
What sort of computer do I need to run the game?
Beyond the Red Line will run on a wide range of computer specifications. There will be many options you can tweak to make the
performance optimal on your computer.
Will I need a joystick?
No, you can also use mouse, gamepad, or keyboard.
What kind of ships will be flyable?
You can fly Viper Mk II, Viper Mk VII and Raptor in the demo. More ships will possibly be featured in the main release.