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Single Player
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Cheats
A somewhat incomplete guide to the cheat codes. In case you don't know them.
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Lark
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The quickest way to check CACHE levels
Simply one of the most useful articles you will find here. You have no excuse for not reading it.
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DoubleGJ
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Community History
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A not-so-different article
The true reason Jazz 2 Stuff came into being. Informative and brief.
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Wakeman
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DM History: A clan of many merges
The official history of the best JJ2 clan ever.
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EvilMike
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LJ - The not so different clan
Another nice piece of JJ2 history.
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Quo-Avek
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my life st[ory
About and by the community legend Shaney, this tells you who he is in his famous ideosyncratic style
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Dark Tec
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The history of J2o.
A beautiful trip down memory lane. Anyone who likes J2O should read this.
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FQuist
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The Rabbit Hole
Heard of a site called the "Rabbit Hole"? Now you know what it is.
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Spaztic
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Interviews
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An interview with Agama.
A somewhat informative look at everyone's favorite female tileset creator.
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Moonblaze
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An interview with DoubleGJ
DoubleGJ about his ongoing single player pack and other Jazz Jackrabbit related projects.
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ThunderPX
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An interview with Neobeo
An interview with utility creator Neobeo about his utilities, history and plans.
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cooba
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An interview with Snooze
Short interview with the winner of 2006's "Best level maker' award.
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spejsboi
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An interview with ThunderPX
About the JCF comic strip, future plans and the real life band.
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DoubleGJ
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Foo Races interview
Some basic info on the ever-unpopular "Foo Races" series.
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Violet CLM
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FOORUMAN : UNCENSORED
The backstory of "Fooruman" from www.fooproducts.com.
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Lark
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Interview with Cell
Interview with CelL about clan wars, level design and his hobbies, among other things
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White Rabbit
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Interview with Defalcon
Generic interview, this time with defalcon.
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SPLASHcc
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Interview with Onag
One of the most interesting interviews on J2O.
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FoD
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Interview with Yasco, the clanleader of XSĐ
Yasco and XSD. Fairly well formatted, moderately interesting.
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Niels aka ChippieBW
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Jelco Intervied me
Some random tidbits regarding Dx's upcoming projects.
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Ðx
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Link was take a interview with me!
A step towards understanding the community's most controversial member. Bjarni unedited.
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Bjarni Cool
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Miscellaneous
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#JJ2
A useful introduction to IRC and the official community channel.
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FQuist
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A Few Miscellaneous Reviewing Tips
More reviewing tips, by another reviewing master.
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Trafton AT
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A few words about reviews
Straight from the mouth of the first great J2O reviewer.
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aiko
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About autism (everyone read!)
Autism is a major problem. If you haven't already, please read this article.
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JelZe
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About Threads Causing Flamewars
A good set of guidelines to take into consideration when talking about clans.
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Unhit
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Before you upload...
More detailed guidelines for uploading files to J2O.
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Stijn
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CliffyB on JJ2 - not an interview
What CliffyB thought of JJ2 after he finished it.
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Violet CLM
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Computer Music and Sound Formats: a beginner's guide
An informative introduction to sound and music.
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stripe
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Converting Modules into MP3
This guide explains how to convert Jazz Jackrabbit module music to the more widely used MP3 format.
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Puffie40
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How to List your server
An excellent article, should you ever find a use for it. Talks about XJJ2 and IRC.
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Cataphract PT
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How to make cd's and MP3-discs with MOD, S3M, XM and IT
Somewhat useful, though only to a select audience.
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Quotienta
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How to protect your self against Q account hackers.
Useful information should you plan to use IRC on a regular basis.
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ShadowGpW
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J2B format
What it says. Not for the inexperienced.
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Dr. Eggman
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Jazz 2 Macros (a.k.a. How to Create your own Demos)
Yes! You, too, can make those cute little demo movies!
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Link
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Jazz 2 UDP checksum algorithm
Detailed documentation of the Jazz 2 UDP checksum algorithm. Includes C++ code.
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Overlord
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JJ1 on your fast computer
Does JJ1 not work for you? Link can fix it!
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Link
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JJ2 Downloads: Conflicts
When JJ2 tells you to visit jazzjackrabbit.com for help, this is what you need.
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Derby
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Making Jazz2 internet shortcuts
Decent explanation of the elusive .j2i files.
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DoubleGJ
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Negativity in Reviews is not cool
How to be nice when reviewing stuff. Also rants about hotels a bit.
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JJ Tublear
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PSM to S3M: It's pretty easy!
Somewhat useful, though the comments are more valuable than the article.
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DaPete10
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Regular JJ2 vs. OEM v1.00g (update #1)
Detailed examination of a certain beta version of JJ2.
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Lark
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The Jazz2 List Server
Must-read for anyone who has ever been confused by list servers.
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Monolith
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Think before you review.
More tips and suggestions for writing better reviews.
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SPLASHcc
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Uploads and 404s
A note from the J2O team explaining upload errors.
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Trafton AT
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Writing good reviews for levels
Labra explains review categories. So, if you don't know what eyecandy is, this is for you.
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Lark
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Multiplayer
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Cooperative mode in shareware!
Old J2C trick redocumented. Fairly useful.
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DoubleGJ
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CTF Codes
An absolute must read if you ever play CTF online. Must read. Must.
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EvilMike
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GUIDE: Game Types
Read this if you're confused by mentions of "Team Battle" or "Ground Force".
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NeoBlaze24
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Hosting servers while idle (updated)
Understand this article before hosting a dedicated server.
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BlurredD
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How to color your name...
How to use JazzED to change your name color.
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NeoBlaze24
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How to make Filter.lst work
Are you concerned about what your children may see in JJ2? Read this article.
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JJ Tublear
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How to use gip.php to open JJ2 and connect to servers
Using .j2i files.
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Turtleslayer
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Idling – the ultimate secret of winning Ground Force levels
A humorous and useful guide on winning Ground Force games by doing as little as possible
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White Rabbit
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Jazz 2 Colors List
Very useful article for anyone tired of the standard fur colors.
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Link
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Laser crash protection
Good precautions. Reading this might be a good idea if you have XP.
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Lark
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Preventing lag.
Some basic reasons your level might cause lag online.
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Lark
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Respawning Ammo and Why It Just Won't Come Back
Good study of the bug fixed by WeaponR (levelID=1682).
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BlurredD
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Team Chat in CTF
Does a decent job of explaining the features and failings of Teamchat.
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SteelTalon
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The reasons why most clans fail
Read this before you even think of starting your own clan.
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Payback
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JCS
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A good SP level
Some tips for making single player levels, mostly praising originality.
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cooba
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Ambient Lighting
A guide to JJ2's Ambient Lighting features. Contains some minor inaccuracies.
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Wraith
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Binary Trigger Systems
Decent explanation of a particular use for triggers.
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URJazz
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Creating singleplayer episodes
How to make good single player episodes, from someone who knows the field.
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Ninja Dodo
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Custom J2E (episode) files
Have a question about .j2e files? The answer is here.
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EvilMike
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How to make a good CTF level.
General tips for making CTF levels. Obviously, break the rules if you have to.
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Ragnarok!
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How to make decent (or better) MP levels.
A general guide on the creation of multiplayer JJ2 levels.
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Blackraptor
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How to make snow work in tilesets
What it says. Also covered in Disguise's Tileset Resource.
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Disguise
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Introduction to Tilesets (No real info :p)
Don't find tilesets to be useful? Read this. Good for the new peoples.
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Ice M A N
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Level Conversion - 1.24 to 1.23
Saved your level in 1.24? Read this now.
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DanX
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Making a Good Original Tileset
Disguise's Tileset Resource: The short version.
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Disguise
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Making a tileset(edited)
How to use the JJ2 palette in MS Paint, and then compile the tileset in JCS.
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Waz
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Making JJ1 conversions
Semi-useful checklist for during and after making a conversion.
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Violet CLM
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MCE List
List of all the available Multiple Combo Events (MCE's)
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Ice M A N
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Multiple Warp Targets
Well written article, quick, and to the point. Maybe not for beginners.
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URJazz
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Passwording levels
Another person speaks out against the evil of passwording your levels.
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Nitro
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Textured Backgrounds
Textured backgrounds: all eight layers, all 256 colors. Very detailed.
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Violet CLM
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Theory of Layer Properties
A small explanation of some JCS Layer Properties. Kind of useful.
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cooba
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Tileset basics
Great for those who can already draw, but want to know how to turn their drawings into tilesets.
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Ice M A N
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Trigger Scenery in Background Layers
An introduction to using triggers to modify the background layers. Somewhat advanced.
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Violet CLM
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Triggers
Excellent introduction to triggers and the JAIL system.
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EvilMike
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Why MCE's work
An explanation of MCE's, plus how to make them only two tiles wide!
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Violet CLM
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