Planet Dune Gone

[Gobalopper]

Just got word from Warlord from Planet Dune that his site is closing, he has graciously sent his interview he had with Westwood to our site. At one point Planet Dune was among the best Dune 2000 sites out there but after hosting problems with MGAMERS they have been unable to find a host and have called it quits. Here is what he left us:

Planet Dune is closing forever due to hosting issues. I am going pursure a league for Tiberian Sun. I am going hand over the interview I have gotten from Westwood to this site because its the best.

Will their be online tournaments for Dune 2000?

VirtualTed: Yes.

Will there be clans for Dune 2000?

VirtualTed: No, I don't think so, but maybe later on.

How many people will be allowed to play simultaneously on WW Online?

VirtualTed: 2, maybe 4. Hard to say at this exact moment.

Will there be a co-op option to play 2 or more ppl against the cpu?

VirtualTed: Yes.

Will there be an online ladder for Dune 2000?

VirtualTed: Yes.

Will there be an easy way to find your opponents stats like on bnet?

VirtualTed: Yes.

This interview is with unknown person @ WW, contacted thru RSN-

1.At what rate do harvester harvest spice? In Dune 2 it seemed like it took ages.

A: It's a bit faster than in Dune 2.

2.What is the exact release date for Dune 2000 or can that not be calculated at this time?

A: Could be any time now.

3.Will there be hidden missions like the ant missions in Red Alert?

(didn't get an answer)

4.Will there be cheats/codes in Dune 2000? Will they be for use in single or multiplayer?

A: Most likely not.

5.How will the tank rush be contained?

A: Speed of harvesting, build rates, terrain issues, many ways.

6.Will a map editor ever be released?

(no answer)

7.What purpose will the Thumper infantry's be when sandworm mode is turned off?

A: None I guess.

8.Any plans for a Quake style game in the Dune series?

A: Not currently.

9.Will the Dune Series somehow intertwine with the C&C universe in the future?

A: No.

10.Will your turrets automatically fire upon a sandworm?

A: Yes.

11.Will a soundtrack be available in the box that you can play in a regular CD player?

A: I doubt it.

There are a few conflicting questions here, namely the one about clans, I suspect this is due to the fact the interview may be taken before Westwood decided to include them.