You may have noticed that the picture on the top has changed. This is to be a regular feature, we hope to have a new set of pictures every week. This weeks picture was done by PsychoJiggalo (Tim).

We've updated the links page. If you would linke us to link to your site please email us with the details and we will update at the next available moment. Also, our comms section with the forum is anticipated to be operational by the weekend.

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UPDATE January 11th, 2003
Through a tremendous collaborative effort through Ninja Jedi and myself, the new Timesplitters 2 Custom Maps Archive site has been launched. We hope you enjoy the new design, we think it is a great improvement over the old one.

The same maps are still available on the maps page. I my self am working on a new series and we would love to see some more new maps from the many people who have been visiting the site. (We know you're out there, we've watched the counter!) Anyway, please send us your custom maps.

We will have a new and improved message board up soon, so you can discuss the game and the map-maker.

-Tim Rockwell (A.K.A. Psycho Jiggalo)

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UPDATE December 7th, 2002
Got an email from Gothi (the writer of the PS2 saves convert program.) He gave me the proper ID codes so now you don't have to go to the trouble of using the "Replace from save" button. Simply type in the corresponding code depending on which way you are converting.

ID codes are as follows:
The Product ID for the PAL TS2 Map save is: BESLES-50877-TS2-MAP
The Product ID for the US TS2 Map save is: BASLUS-20314-TS2-MAP

This should make converting a lot easier. If you have any questions email me, or just send me your file and I will convert it.
Remember sending me your SharkPort or Xport file means that people all over the world will get to play your maps after I convert them and upload them.

In other news, there is a new map pack from Ninja Jedi (A.K.A. Count Zero.) Once again these are high quality story maps so check them out.

I just got SOCOM Navy Seals last night so forgive me if the updates don’t come quite as fast now. That game is addictive.

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UPDATE December 5th, 2002
Added a new mission pack from Ninja Jedi (A.K.A. Count Zero.) Both of the story maps are very good and extremely challenging. I suggest playing them on the "Chilled" setting the first time through. Anyone who wants to see what this mapmaker is capable of should check out these fantastic maps. Check out the review on the message board for the full scoop.

While I'm talking about it, the message board can also be used to discuss mapmaking techniques, share tips and talk about ideas you may have got from playing someone else maps. I want it to be an open forum for people to encourage each other and share knowledge.
As always, send me your maps!!!

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UPDATE December 4th, 2002
Well by putting our heads together Broonie and I managed to sort out the SharkPort to XPort and vice versa problem. (Much thanks to Broonie from the U.K.)

So the zip files now contain working SharkPort and XPort files so anybody can play the maps. Which ever device you have, send me your saved maps file and I will convert it for you so that everyone can play your maps. At this point I'm taking everything, story or multiplayer maps. Just send me your files; I'm really hoping this site will grow.
Anyone interested in converting their files themselves to save me the trouble can get the nifty little piece of software here==> PS2 Save ID Changer V1.4.2
To get it to work is a little tricky. Say you want to change an XPort to a SharkPort file. Well, you need an existing SharkPort file on your hard drive. (That's easy; you'll get one in either of the map packs available for download on this site.)

1. Fire up the converter program.
2. Click "Load Save" find the file you want to convert and click OPEN.
3. Make sure Change Extension is ticked.
4. Click "Replace from save.." and find the SharkPort save and click OPEN.

These instructions work the other way around (I.E. SharkPort to XPort) and you should always be working with copies of the original files in a special folder. After that its a pretty simple mater of importing the save you want to play into your SharkPort/XPort software and throwing it on a memory card.

Once you've got into it, I think you'll enjoy playing other people's maps and having them play yours.

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UPDATE December 3rd, 2002
So converting SharkPort to XPort and vice versa has turned out to be a problem. In light of this I am redesigning the site to make things a little easier for everyone.
For now I will offer either SharkPort or XPort saved maps files, not both. And instead of having story maps and multi-player maps on different pages I will just organize them by authors and you'll get what ever maps they have in each pack. It might be all story or all multi-player or some of both. I will give a list of the maps in the pack if the author includes one when he sends me the pack.

So as of now I have one SharkPort file with 2 story maps and one XPort file with 2 story maps and 3 multi-player maps. I apologize to anyone who downloaded the old zip file as the XPort file probably did not work for you.
Please after you have played the maps, go to the discussion board and let me know if the download is working if the SharkPort and XPort files are working and any other comments you might have. You don't need to register to post just click the post link in the upper right. Thanks

One final note: To add saved maps files to your SharkPort or XPort database, unzip them onto your desktop. Fire up the SharkPort software. Then click "Import Saves." You can find the new file and add it to your database. Its a little confusing because there will only be one Timesplitters 2(Saved Maps) entry in the "GAMES FOUND" list. But if you look at the "SAVES AVAILABLE" list to the right you'll see an entry for each one you have imported. They are only defined by the date of creation, which is kind of annoying. In all honesty, it's probably best to delete the file from your data base and just work with one at a time, keeping your downloaded saved map files in a different folder than your "C:\Program Files\InterAct\SharkPort 2\Savedgames" folder. Oh well, if it seems too confusing for most people maybe I'll just scrap this whole idea.