I still haven't had a chance to try the mod yet, but I just wanted to weigh in on the issue of including the HD Mod as an official "Ad-on" pack of Ur-Quan Masters.

I think it would be nice to have it as an ad-on pack, but I don't think the team making the HD Mod should be responsible for making it suitable for that purpose. Let the core team take their source and "cleanse" it so that it meets their criteria, and then put it as an optional download on the installer.

That way the HD Mod team can keep working on whatever adjustments and fun extra stuff they want, and there won't be any arguments over what is or isn't necessary to include in the "official HD Mod" and no one will get their feelings hurt.

Plus, it's a little brazen for anyone to be saying, "Hey you guys should take out all this stuff you did so it can become an official download option."

Congratulations!!!!

I am *so* excited to see this finally come to fruition.

I am sharing it with everyone I know to spread the word.

This is easily, single-handedly the greatest thing that has happened to video gaming since possibly the release of Star Control II itself.

Congratulations once again on everyone's hard work, and thank you so, so, so much for doing this. I know it took years and years, and probably 99% of all fan-projects like this end up dead after a few months from lack of interest or motivation.

I cannot say enough nice things to the creators of this fan mod. Do any of you have any way to accept donations via paypal because I would gladly donate if it's possible.

Thank you thank you thank you once again for putting a fresh coat of paint on one of the best video games ever made.

The only frustrating part about this is that I can't download it and play it for another few weeks because I'm stuck on a boat that barely has enough bandwidth for these forums, let alone to download the HD Mod zip.

Thanks again!!!! I can't say it enough