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| War of Infamy | |
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| Developer(s) | War of Infamy Team |
| Publisher(s) | N/A (Mod) |
| Designer(s) | DonMiguel (Project Lead) |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | 2003 |
| Genre(s) | Tactical shooter, Total conversion mod |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
War of Infamy is a total conversion mod for the original Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (2001) developed by the War of Infamy Team. The mod focuses on authentic World War II tactical combat, offering new campaigns, weapons, vehicles, maps, and missions set during various WWII theaters.
Development
[edit]The project was led by DonMiguel, who managed mod structure, sound engineering, modeling, design, ballistics, programming, and testing. The team included Ransome (co-leader), El_Oso (authenticity and mapping advisor), BajaBravo (character modeling), Rebar (mission scripting), and other contributors specializing in weapons, vehicles, textures, and authenticity.[1]
Release history and expansions
[edit]The mod was originally released in 2003 and was followed by several expansions and add-ons, including:
- Afrika Korps
- Eastern Front
- Pacific Theater
- Omaha Beach
- Iron Sights Mod
- Custom Music Pack
Additionally, a crossover mod with Frostbite combined elements of both mods for enhanced gameplay.
Gameplay
[edit]War of Infamy features enhanced AI, new WWII-era weapons and vehicles, historically accurate maps, and mission scripting designed to reflect authentic tactical combat scenarios. It includes multiplayer integration and various gameplay improvements.
Awards and recognition
[edit]The mod received several community awards in 2003, including:
- Best Total Conversion Mod
- Best Vehicles
- Best Skins
These awards recognize the mod's dedication to authenticity, quality vehicle modeling, and realistic character skins.[2]
Related mods by the development team
[edit]The team behind War of Infamy also worked on other notable Ghost Recon mods, each with different project leads:
- Frostbite – A total conversion mod focused on a frozen Arctic campaign, featuring cold weather environments, weapons, and missions. Led by El_Oso.
- Year of the Monkey – Set during the Vietnam War, this total conversion offers a 13-mission campaign across 10 new maps with new vehicles and weapons. Led by Parabellum.
- DRAG Black Sun – Featuring 20 uniforms, 5 camouflages, and weapons from the Black Sun mod, released in 2001. Led by Raven and DonMiguel.
- Dynacomp – A multiplayer-focused mod with dynamic mission generation, improved AI, and gameplay balance tweaks. Led by Parabellum.
- GR SP Platoon Extender – A utility allowing players to exceed the standard single-player platoon limit, enabling larger squads and expanded tactical options. Led by DonMiguel
- Launcher Tool & Ballistics Calculator – Modding utilities including a dedicated launcher and a ballistics tweaking tool to assist in custom weapon balancing. Led by DonMiguel
Legacy
[edit]War of Infamy remains one of the most respected WWII mods for the original Ghost Recon and has influenced many subsequent tactical shooters and modding projects. Its attention to detail and dedication to historical accuracy set a high standard in the modding community.
References
[edit]- ^ "War of Infamy Staff". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "War of Infamy Awards". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
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