Jumpgate: The Reconstruction Initiative
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| Developer(s) | NetDevil |
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| Publisher(s) | 3DO |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release date(s) | September 23, 2001 |
| Genre(s) | MMOG/Space Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Jumpgate: The Reconstruction Initiative (also Jumpgate or Jumpgate Classic and commonly abbreviated as JG or JGC) is a MMORPG in a science fiction setting for the PC, released in North America on September 25, 2001 by NetDevil (developer) and 3DO (publisher). However, only months after 3DO released the game to stores, their contract with NetDevil was broken or cancelled. NetDevil then hired Themis Group to provide technical support and provide in-game events.
German publisher Mightygames released a European version of Jumpgate in July 2001, and supported it until 1 June 2005. When Mightygames ceased operations, NetDevil worked with the GMs from Mightygames to transfer all non-banned accounts to the US server, which is now called the Worldwide Server. The remaining server was shut down on April 30, 2012.
Sometime in January 2014 JG classic was reborn on a private server reportedly hosted in Russia. Although the word is, this is not "Legit", the old JG community has embraced the opportunity to play this much loved space simulator.
In the game, jumpgates are used to travel from sector to sector. All sectors, without a station, consist of asteroids and a beacon. Many have Player Owned Stations and may have items related to events run by GMs. Station sectors all have a planet within the sector. The player is the pilot of a spacecraft, acquiring wealth and status by engaging in trade, mining, and/or combat. Players may work on their own or together as members of a collaborative squad. Players can upgrade their spacecraft in various ways, including adding weapons, engines, shields, and other modifications and upgrades.
Gameplay features
- Unique flight physics including correct inertial momentum
- Joystick control supported (and recommended)
- Persistent Universe with over 170 sectors
- Sector, channel and clan communications
- Periodic patches with fixes and upgrades
- Mining, Manufacturing, Trading, PvP combat, PvE combat
- Many Role-play and player-driven story-arc opportunities
Factions
There are five factions within the universe of Jumpgate: The non-playable Amananth and Hyperial, and the three player factions of Octavius, Quantar, and Solrain.
See also
- Jumpgate Evolution, another game by NetDevil using similar intellectual property
External links
Official sites
- Netdevil Website (Developer)