Firstly, many apologies for the lack of news updates on the BG site lately. However, work behind the scene has been going on, in the shape of a new forum skin designed by Ben and Black Panther. The skin on the forum has been created in the theme of BG, with various modifications added. You can see a full list of what has happened in this forum post.

In regards to development on BG 1.2.2, bg_linebattle has been re-vamped using the new particle engine, and detailed textures. Grass, clouds and rain are in abundance, bugs have been fixed, models updated, puddles added, and slight terrain changes. Lighting has been adjusted to make the map have a dusk atmosphere. We hope you enjoy these modifications, and look forward to playing you on it in 1.2.2.