WORR! An extensive server mod under development for QUAKE II Rerelease

WORR is an advanced gameplay expansion and server mod for QUAKE II Rerelease, designed to offer a richer, more dynamic single-player and multiplayer experience. It dramatically extends entity and gameplay support, integrates modern competitive systems, and refines the core feel of QUAKE II while preserving its fast-paced essence.

This is the Kex-dependent version; the full-scale project lives here.

It is a successor to my previous project, Muff Mode.

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Core Highlights

General Improvements

• Extensive refinements and bug fixes throughout the game
• Vastly expanded support for entities, monsters, and map logic — including many elements from other QUAKE titles and popular mods
• Balanced gameplay for both campaign and multiplayer, offering:
  • Increased challenge and depth for veterans
  • Improved accessibility for new players

Multiplayer Overhaul

WORR transforms QUAKE II’s multiplayer into a flexible, competitive, and feature-rich platform.

Gametypes

• 18 competitive gametypes plus Practice Mode, including:
  • Duel, Domination, Head Hunters, Clan Arena, Freeze Tag and more
  • Practice Mode for no-score warmups with self-damage disabled

Game Modifiers

• Unique match modifiers such as:
  • Vampiric Damage, Marathon Mode and Gravity Lotto

Hosting & Server Tools

• Match presets for consistent, repeatable setups
• Tournament mode for running organized events and scheduled matches
• Powerful map management system with map pools, voting, and rotation logic

Competitive Features

• Full match state progression and recovery
• Extended administrative and match management commands
• Server-side client configs store player settings, preferences, and persistent stats
• Auto-Ghost system lets disconnected players seamlessly rejoin — restoring score, inventory, and stats

Interface & Presentation

• Sleek yet informative, adaptive HUD
• Mini-score display and frag messages integrated into the UI
• Dynamic match announcer for event feedback
• QUAKE and QUAKE III: ARENA-style rulesets that auto-apply during compatible maps

Documentation & Wiki

• Browse the WORR Knowledge Base for persona guides, cvar/command references, and feature overviews tailored to hosts, players, designers, and programmers. See wiki/Home.md for the source file.
• Markdown sources for the live wiki live in the repository's wiki/ folder so documentation changes can travel alongside code updates.

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Documentation

• WORR Wiki - Persona-focused guides for server hosts, players, level designers, and programmers, plus links to broader reference material.
• Additional technical references live throughout the docs/ directory, including changelog comparisons and versioning policy.

WORR does not currently ship a standalone web UI. To browse the wiki, open the Markdown files directly in your editor or render them with your preferred static site tooling.

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Release Channels & Upgrade Path

• Stable — Fully vetted releases recommended for production servers; expect only critical hotfixes between major updates.
• Release Candidate (RC) — Final verification builds that preview the upcoming stable release; suitable for staging environments that mirror production.
• Beta — Feature-complete builds undergoing active testing; best for enthusiasts who want early access and can tolerate occasional regressions.
• Nightly — Automated snapshots of the latest development work; ideal for contributors validating fixes, but not advised for live servers.

See docs/versioning.md for comprehensive versioning policies, upgrade guidance, and support timelines.

Credits

• id Software for the QUAKE franchise. WORR has taken inspiration from all other classic QUAKE titles, particularly QUAKE and QUAKE LIVE.
• Nightdive for the excellent QUAKE and QUAKE II Rereleases
• The community, particularly:
  • Paril, serraboof and WatIsDeze for technical help, mostly on the Map-Center Discord server
  • ozy, Jobe and many more for playtesting and providing feedback on Muff Mode which greatly assisted future development.
  • Projects that WORR has directly or indirectly borrowed from:
    • QUAKE Rerelease (Nightdive, id Software)
    • QUAKE II Rerelease (Nightdive, id Software)
    • QUAKE III: Arena (id Software)
    • Muff Mode
    • Ionized (Konig)
    • Oblivion (Team Evolve, particularly John Fitzgibbons)
    • Horde Mod (Paril)
    • PSX Mod (Paril)

Links

• Get Quake II Rerelease on Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store and a variety of console platforms.
• Quake II Rerelease source code
• The Ionized mod: source and ModDb page
• Join in the discussion at DarkMatter on Discord

Repository layout

• tools/ – Development utilities, automation scripts, and packaging helpers.
• refs/ – Reference material such as upstream source drops, change patches, and assorted notes used for historical context during development.