[26-1] WWW sites

Discover essential Quake Champions websites for news, files, development, and community info. Your ultimate guide to the Quake universe online.

Alright, so you're diving into Quake Champions and want to know where to find all the good stuff online? While this guide is for Quake Champions, the original Quake scene had some killer websites back in the day that really set the standard for community hubs. Think of these as the OG versions of what you'd find for QC today – places for news, files, and connecting with others.

Let's check out some of the classic spots that were essential for any Quake fan:

• id Software's site: The official source, naturally. If you couldn't get there, there were always other options.
• The Quake Stomping Grounds: This was the go-to for pretty much everything Quake. Imagine it as the ultimate QC fan site – tons of info, daily updates, and a massive file library. Definitely a must-bookmark.
• Blues Quake Rag: Seriously, if you wanted the absolute best news coverage for Quake, this was it. The guide author loved this one and told everyone to check it out *right now*. That's how good it was.
• Aftershock, where Quake awakes: This one's a bit sad because the site itself is gone, but the creator, Joost Schuur, kept the popular Aftershock Quake server running and maintained the file section. So, while the main site closed, its legacy lived on.
• The Quake Development support pages: If you ever thought about making your own Quake add-ons or just wanted to see what cool new mods were in the works, this was your spot. Essential for aspiring developers and curious players alike.
• Epicenter, where the Quake hits hardest...: This site leaned heavily into Quake level development. The person behind it even created the very first Quake add-on level, Telix. Plus, you'd find the latest Quake news here too.
• Quakeworld... the Quake planet: Popping up around the time Aftershock went down, Quakeworld was a solid contender. It was good enough to bookmark, though the news section needed a little polish. It had serious potential to be one of the best.
• The Quake Clans: This was the central hub for all things Quake clans. If you wanted to know about the different clans out there and how to join one, this was the place to get that info. Reading this would likely make you want to jump into clan play immediately.
• Redwood's Quake page: This page stuck around for a while, and what made it stand out was the creator's unfiltered honesty. They'd share opinions like this gem about id Software catching a Quake pirate: 'id has identified the Quake pirate and has notified authorities... I hope this person(s) becomes a big fat guy named bubba's new girlfriend in the joint. I'm obviously not one to hide my opinions.' Real talk!
• Mr. Wolf's Quake Den: Sadly, this one has closed down. It's a shame because it was apparently a really good site.
• QUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!: This site was worth a look, even if its file section wasn't the strongest. The URL was super easy to remember, which is always a plus.