So. It's been a week. You've all had a chance to play. What do you think of The Commission Mod in its 100% finished glory? Feedback time, people!


 




Good and bad, let me have it all <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> like both barrels of a lupara to the chest.


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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I here by announce all parts of the Commission Mod up and runnin' <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 


 




Links


 




Part I


 




Part II


 




Part III


 




Enjoy, and please. Should anyone find any bugs that hinder their gameplay (I.E - Player can't move, mission doesn't progress as it should etc) then please let me know and I will fix it as soon as I can. I have done extensive testing, but no one's perfect. These mods have taken me 3 years to make, and I'm only 1 man after all <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




P.S - Parts 1 and 2 have been changed slightly, hence why the old versions were taken down as I have re-worked them/sorted some bugs out etc. So please, do re-download them too for the full Commission Mod experience <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> (along with 2 alternate endings)


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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Hey all. Long time no see.


 




Just a heads up, the final part of The Commission Mod (Part III) is finished. But not being released yet as I have decided to go back and fix a few of the bugs in the previous parts now I have the time as the project is done <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




All CM downloads are off the internet for the time being, when I feel they are up to standard Parts 1 and 2, along with 3 will be uploaded again.


 




Also, I am holding back part 3 because I am working on an alternate ending for parts 2 and 3 respectively.


 




You got a big bag of goodies comin' your way, players <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> You just gotta hold out a while longer.


 




In the meantime however, here's a trailer for The Commission Mod - Part III <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 









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Regards


 




*Ruby
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Thank you both for your kind replies. The "retcon" of the ending will go ahead as planned  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




Now, for a new question. (sorry for turning my mod topic into a Q&A, but I feel my fans feedback is important)


 




Incase people are unaware. After part 3 is released, I plan to release The Commission Mod: Collection Pack. With all 3 mods bundled into one MASSIVE file. Which will include an alternate ending to part 2.


 




The question is this.


 




Would any of you like me to put developer's commentary in the collection pack? so that as you play you have the choice to hear me talk about things such as...


 




How I got the mod idea, what I like about it, what I feel I could have done better, my plans for the future, and how I feel about the mod as a whole.


 




Kind of like what Valve have done with Half-Life, Left 4 Dead and Portal.


 




If you think its a good idea, let me know. And if not, then also let me know  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  I'd love to hear the feedback so I can act upon it.


 




Happy posting guys and gals.


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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P.S - Part 3 is coming along nicely. 4 missions have been made so far. Just hang in there, soon the mod will be complete. But I am busy, and am taking my time with the final part of this mod. Its been 3 years now, I am not about to rush things.

Hello all.


 




Figured it was time to update you all on whats been happening.


 




First off, this mod is still in production. Just not at a fast pace. For you see, I gained myself a girlfriend a couple of days after I started working on Part 3, so naturally, most of my time (other than work) is dedicated to her, along with my friends/social life.


 




But alas, this mod is still at work. But more sort of "if and when" I get the time. Usually I dedicate an hour or so a night to it. I have no screens to show as of yet that don't spoil the story, but so far, I have completed 2 missions and am half way through the 3rd.


 




Also, I'd like to open something to discussion here  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  (even though I've already decided to do it).


 




I have decided to "ret con" the ending of my mod so it differs a little from what you all saw at the begining of Commission Mod Part 1. Some dialogue will be changed, and some characters may be missing/replaced from the scene.


 




If you are unaware of what a "ret con" is then feel free to educate yourself here. And if you still are unsure. Then some examples of "ret conning" are...


 




Mafia's ending scene - In Mafia, the two men who kill Tommy are anonymous. Where as in Mafia II, they are revealed to be Vito and Joe.


 




Half Life 2 - Valve "ret conned" a lot of minor background characters from Half life into main characters in Half Life 2 (Barney Calhoun, Dr. Kliener, Eli Vance, Dr. Magenson etc)


 




Pretty much any "slasher" movie (Halloween films are best example here. Where the baddie appears to be dead and is then revealed to be alive in the next movie).


 




So yeah, anyway, what do you guys think of my idea to "ret con" the ending of Commission Mod a little? I'd love to hear your feedback  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




Hope you're all well  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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QuoteAnd will you try to improve technical site of Commision mod?

Try at least to repair sounds, when you know, that you added sounds and they didn't work, why you didn't repair that issue?

 


 




Did you extract all of Mafia's default files with data extractor and then paste my mods files afterwards?


 




If not then there's the reason you heard no sounds throughout the mod. You're the first to bring the issue up. But thank you  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




If you just took my files and put them in your directory without using data extractor first then there are some issues. I'm aware of this.


 

QuoteI'm very glad to hear this ruby!!

 




Thanks a bunch, John  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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P.S - I am just one modder at the end of the day. This was my idea for one last "great mod" when I thought that, after Mafia II's release that our community would be finished. Stopped stone dead.


 




Some say I should never of attempted such a project alone. And in some aspects I agree. I'm crazy for it, and good or bad its what I'll always be remembered for on here  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/tongue.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/tongue@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  I am not a great modder by any means. And I certainly am not a modeler as you can probably tell from my past interiors ;P but at the end of the day. Modding is my hobby, and I like to share it with others. I'm glad that most reviews of both of CM parts so far were mainly positive  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  But nothing can be perfect and I don't expect it to be. I just do the best with what I have/know and implement new things as I learn.


 




I share my work with you all cos we love this fantastic game. If you like my work, download it. If you don't, then make something better so that I too can learn from your experiances and be able to then better myself and further improve the life of this game  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




I don't know if anyone plays Half-Life. But the Black Mesa mod got released this week and its truely incredible. Hopefully one day, if we all get an extreamly brilliant band of modders together, we could create something just as good as that for Mafia.


 




Thats just a dream anyway.


 




Regards to all


 




*Ruby
*

After my month off I have returned!


 




The Commission Mod - Part 3 is in production.


 




So far, one mission has already been completed. The second is in the works.


 




While I have no screenshots of Part 3 itself so far, I do have one of the menu for part 3 (although, you've probably already seen it before as it is the same one of what was ment to be the original menu of CM before I decided to split it into parts)


 







 




Enjoy, and stay tuned


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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QuoteFantastic Mod. Thank you Ruby for these awesome moments. 




Since you will be working on the Part 3 I have few suggestions:


 




1. Avoid event spoilers. Such as before Franco went to the hotel to visit his Don he already revealed the player tha there will be shooting. I think unexpected it would be way more effective. And well sme other moments with spoilers too..


 




2.Pay attention to bugs such as NPC car drive on these occasions when you do not drive sometimes they drive awfully, get stuck etc. I know you can just skip the drive but it would be cool if there could be some awesome dialogues going on during the ride etc.


 




Also. One little point. Mafia never does forgive those who messes with it. So there is virtually no chances Morello could let Franco go despite his business interest with Franco's boss. I believe when you were working on Part 1 you mentioned you have read The Godfather. Well, it clearly says that Mafia never forgives in such cases. One of the reasons why young Vito decided to deal with Fanucci is that Fanucci accepted money from some families in order to let their sons go who tried to asassinate him before. That fact made Vito conclude that Fanucci has no connections with Mafia whatsoever.


 




Overall fantastic mod. Simply amazing. Well, I didnt really like the ending but it was Mafia-like - unexpected and fast  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/tongue.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/tongue@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  Such as who knew Morello could one hit kill all their crew before Franco and Gio could arrive to the warehouse.

 


 




Thank you for your kind words Tommy  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  I will take it all into consideration. The only problem with your feedback I have (and it was the same for Samo's feedback) is this...


 

QuoteMafia never does forgive those who messes with it. So there is virtually no chances Morello could let Franco go despite his business interest with Franco's boss.

 




As I already told, Samo. In the part 1 prologue it clearly shows Franco's boss (Don Grannoli) killing Franco after massacring The Commission in the hotel. Perhaps you should replay Part 1 and refresh your memory a bit  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  I am no idiot  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  I know the mob never forget. Which is why I've thought this through carefully. When Part 3 is released you will all understand exactly why Morello spared Franco. He was always going to die for his treachory. Just not by Morello's hands  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 

QuoteI agree with Tommy' date=' awesome mod! It's not even just a mod, it is unofficial DLC! Thank you Ruby  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> [/quote'] 




Well, I wouldn't go as far as calling it Unoffical DLC  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/biggrin.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/biggrin@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  All I do is try my best. Thanks for the kind words farhad_999  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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Quoteyou rushed it out with release a little bit.

 




I made sure everything was up to working standard before I released it. So nessacerilly I didn't (as for the hotel mission incident, I can't explain how that one got by me. It was working when I test played before uploading)


 


 

QuoteThe story was great just like in the first part but there were some not clear parts.

Like,why would Franco risk everything and turn against Morello just because he didnt like the way Morello looks on him?




There could have been a mission where Morello has done him wrong just to clear it out a bit.

 




There was a mission in part 1 where Morello wronged him. When you failed the hit on Paulie, Morello and his men beat you to a pulp. And, as explained at the begining of part 2, he held out a massive amount of money from him from the armoured van hiest at the end of part 1.


 

Quotewhy would Morello let him live.Its explained that because of business connections with Granolli.But Granolli would surely understand it if he knew that Franco was about to kill Morello.

 




Morello hasn't told Grannoli of his betrayal yet. What do you think finally gets Franco killed in the begining of part 1/end of part 3?  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 

QuoteYou have modelled and scripted the whole mod alone.

 




Indeed I have, so you can't expect everything to be top notch. I've done my best (be aware that I've worked on part 1 and 2 for a year respectivly and I'm sure part 3 will end up that way too *sighs* so much work  ??: )


 


 

QuoteBut you sayed that you want to realease an alternative ending?

 




I'm considering it. And like I told you, when more people give me their feedback I will ask the question as to whether an alternate ending should be made (after Part 3 of course)


 

QuoteBut the mod is great  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> .Its nice that there are still mods like this being done.

Well done.

 




Thanks a lot  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  And yeah, I just feel that all this work is for nothing  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/sad.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/sad@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  As if I've been working on this for what has, literally been YEARS now (2 years) and I just get the feeling no one is interested in Modding Mafia or playing it anymore. Don't people realise there are HD texture packs and Unlimited draw distance mods? I do what I can to keep the game alive, but for what cause?.


 




All in all, thank you very much for your detailed feedback, Samo and I'm glad you enjoyed the mod (although maybe play part 1 through again to refresh your mind on the story aspect  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/wink@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  )


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
*


 




P.S - C'mon guys! anyone else finished the mod yet? I'd love to hear feedback from more than 1 person. How else can I improve if you don't tell me. Don't be shy  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">  Just tell me what you think.

Quotefinished the mod  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">

 




What did you think of it as a whole?


 




No spoilers though please. If you must type a spoiler be sure to use the




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Regards


 




*Ruby
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P.S - Gonna look into that MISE42-MESTO1 problem.


 




EDIT!: My MISE42-MESTO1 seems to work fine. The cop just walks right up. How strange    Not much I can do I'm afraid.

I don't think this is a bug. If it continues let me know.


 




You're supposed to remain stationary for a few seconds while the cop walks up behind you and finishes his dialogue. When your controls are unlocked just speak with him.


 




Hope this helps. Of course, if it really is a bug and nothing happens still I will inspect the mission myself for any problems.


 




Happy playing.


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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Ok. Problem solved.


 




http://www.gamefront.com/files/22069275 ... +patch.zip


 




Sorry to detract you all from the playing of my mod.


 




Should there be any more problems like this (hopefully thats the only one) please get in touch again.


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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Hmm...How strange, just tested driving to the hotel and mine worked fine.


 




Silly question. But have either of you two tried running the mod as administrator? Whenever I play mods I always run as administrator.


 




In the meantime, I'll check through the files and see if maybe I've missed something on my end.


 




Sorry guys. I'll try and discover the problem as soon as I can.


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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Well guys and gals.


 




The road has been long, and hard. But with the release of this I am now past the halfway point of my collosal sized Commission Mod as a whole.


 




Enjoy Part 2 and be sure to let me know your thoughts  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




http://www.gamefront.com/files/22067120 ... Part+2.zip


 




Now. Time for a month long break as a reward for my hard work.


 




Don't worry. I'll still be here to read the feedback  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




Part 3 will begin in September.


 




Time to put my feet up for a bit.


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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EDIT! CM -Part 2 hotel mission patch http://www.gamefront.com/files/22069275 ... +patch.zip

QuoteMaybe its a bit too soon to talk about it but  will you possibly start working on part 3 ?  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/tongue.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/tongue@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">

 




Its never too soon to ask this. After all, with the release of CM Part 2 I am now past the halfway mark of what I'd always wanted to achieve  <img src="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile.png" alt="" data-emoticon="" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/invision_emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">


 




My plan is. Release CM part 2 and then give myself a months break (This month) and then begin work on CM part 3 at the begining of September.


 




Regards


 




*Ruby
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