remiremedy [blu.knight]Join Date: 2003-11-18Member: 23112Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester
<!--quoteo(post=1756189:date=Feb 28 2010, 05:27 PM:name=Zek)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zek @ Feb 28 2010, 05:27 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756189"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I wouldn't get your hopes up for anything more than ready room marines walking around an empty map. Anything beyond that is just gravy.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Plus scripting support, though I imagine a limited version. It's exciting, even if it is something really small.
<!--quoteo(post=1756216:date=Feb 28 2010, 09:16 PM:name=Psyke)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Psyke @ Feb 28 2010, 09:16 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756216"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Plus scripting support, though I imagine a limited version. It's exciting, even if it is something really small.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
puzlThe Old FirmJoin Date: 2003-02-26Member: 14029Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
It'll be great to play about with the LUA API and see some engine rendered content on your own PC. I think 'engine test' is probably half of what was in the original NSTR.
Ive never seen so many people get exited for a <b>TEST</b>, Its a test people u better realize it before u get ur hopes up. I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t. U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that? I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point. I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.
<!--quoteo(post=1756252:date=Mar 1 2010, 05:57 PM:name=rammaj)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rammaj @ Mar 1 2010, 05:57 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756252"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ive never seen so many people get exited for a <b>TEST</b>, Its a test people u better realize it before u get ur hopes up. I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t. U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that? I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point. I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Chill mate, just think of all the fun people had just mucking around in ready rooms in NS1.
[EDIT] Oh god, is that my sig? How has time passed since I last posted... And my avatar!?
<!--quoteo(post=1756252:date=Mar 1 2010, 04:57 AM:name=rammaj)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rammaj @ Mar 1 2010, 04:57 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756252"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ive never seen so many people get exited for a <b>TEST</b>, Its a test people u better realize it before u get ur hopes up. I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t. U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that? I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point. I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The devs have openly said that scripting support will be added to the engine test, which will allow people like me to start prototyping things right away (granted things could change dramatically making it a big waste of time, but I'd be gaining familiarity).
I feel like the devs are betting a lot of their content on the community, so they feel obligated to let us in early and grow as the engine does.
I understand your skepticism though, but I feel it's mostly reserved for people in your situation who don't seem to have much to offer. Others who have great hopes to test/make things are in a good position no matter what.
<!--quoteo(post=1756252:date=Mar 1 2010, 02:57 AM:name=rammaj)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rammaj @ Mar 1 2010, 02:57 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756252"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ive never seen so many people get exited for a <b>TEST</b>, Its a test people u better realize it before u get ur hopes up. I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t. U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that? I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point. I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So you came to a thread about the engine test beginning, of which everyone is ex<b>c</b>ited and proceed to piss and moan about people getting hyped up over something they're passionate about? Someone needs to get a life...
UWE required a boost in funding AFAIK, so they decided it would be a good idea to start pre-orders so they can get an influx of money to continue work on the game. I guess they figured that many fans of NS1 would likely pre-order immediately, and they were right.
<!--quoteo(post=1756390:date=Mar 2 2010, 09:11 AM:name=Psyke)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Psyke @ Mar 2 2010, 09:11 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756390"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->OH MAN THE TEST IS STARTING j/k. I am dying of impatience, and you shall feel my pain.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You guys should probably calm down a little bit. I am assuming the initial engine test is going to include a very small number of people and then increase down the line. You've got to walk before you can run, remember!
<!--quoteo(post=1756525:date=Mar 3 2010, 01:50 AM:name=CyberMantis)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CyberMantis @ Mar 3 2010, 01:50 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756525"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->is anyone really testing it?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Newest update says so. At least we also know we all will be sometime soon.
<!--quoteo(post=1756567:date=Mar 2 2010, 07:03 PM:name=Cereal_KillR)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Cereal_KillR @ Mar 2 2010, 07:03 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756567"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It can't be, nobody's screaming in joy.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Maybe they're too busy playing with the engine. :P
Mr. EpicJoin Date: 2003-08-01Member: 18660Members, Constellation
"We are now testing our engine with a small number of players"
"We don't want to be overwhelmed with bug reports so we're starting out small. Then we'll be growing it continuously as we hammer out issues and are ready to deploy it to a larger group. We'll be granting access to players in the order that they pre-ordered"
So at this point it is still the small group and then there will be a wave for pre-orderers.
<!--quoteo(post=1756551:date=Mar 3 2010, 12:37 AM:name=Draco_2k)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Draco_2k @ Mar 3 2010, 12:37 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756551"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Newest update says so. At least we also know we all will be sometime <b>soon</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm assuming it's the exact same deal with the editor. The playtesters(Skulk icons) had their hands on the editor before the rest of the public did. They're probably also fiddling around with the Engine Testing.
<!--quoteo(post=1756678:date=Mar 3 2010, 09:39 AM:name=Crispix)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Crispix @ Mar 3 2010, 09:39 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756678"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The playtesters(Skulk icons) had their hands on the editor before the rest of the public did.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> With the editor it wasn't the playtesters, only the official map contributors.
<!--quoteo(post=1756770:date=Mar 3 2010, 11:08 AM:name=Jeremiad)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jeremiad @ Mar 3 2010, 11:08 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756770"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->"We are now testing our engine with a small number of players" Must be small and silent group :<<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That's what i was thinking. Not one leak. Not one screenshot. Not one stray post. Terrorist groups can learn a lot from how this cell of game testers operate (you know they probably were friends with the devs since NS1... got free super-alpha clearance that puts them somewhere above the special-edition [i.e. general public] orders) lol.
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Plus scripting support, though I imagine a limited version.
It's exciting, even if it is something really small.
It's exciting, even if it is something really small.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
LOL, that gravy is getting thick
I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t.
U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that?
I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point.
I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.
I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t.
U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that?
I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point.
I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Chill mate, just think of all the fun people had just mucking around in ready rooms in NS1.
[EDIT] Oh god, is that my sig? How has time passed since I last posted... And my avatar!?
I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t.
U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that?
I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point.
I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The devs have openly said that scripting support will be added to the engine test, which will allow people like me to start prototyping things right away (granted things could change dramatically making it a big waste of time, but I'd be gaining familiarity).
I feel like the devs are betting a lot of their content on the community, so they feel obligated to let us in early and grow as the engine does.
I understand your skepticism though, but I feel it's mostly reserved for people in your situation who don't seem to have much to offer. Others who have great hopes to test/make things are in a good position no matter what.
I cant belive how fast they dug up the dates they preorderd and s**t.
U will probibly only see one screen that dosnt even move, what is so exiting about that?
I know this is easier said than done and that includs me too, I know how hard the wait is but we gotta chill and maybe go play some NS1 instead of opening a topic about a test that everybody thinks is playable, wich we dont know at this point.
I bet people will start comparing preorder dates once those mails gets sent out, and some of ya will get angry at the devs for not getting one and start talking s***.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So you came to a thread about the engine test beginning, of which everyone is ex<b>c</b>ited and proceed to piss and moan about people getting hyped up over something they're passionate about? Someone needs to get a life...
Add it to the map editor!!! :P
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j/k. I am dying of impatience, and you shall feel my pain.
j/k. I am dying of impatience, and you shall feel my pain.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
that was cruel
(just kidding)
You guys should probably calm down a little bit. I am assuming the initial engine test is going to include a very small number of people and then increase down the line. You've got to walk before you can run, remember!
Newest update says so. At least we also know we all will be sometime soon.
Maybe they're too busy playing with the engine. :P
"We don't want to be overwhelmed with bug reports so we're starting out small. Then we'll be growing it continuously as we hammer out issues and are ready to deploy it to a larger group. We'll be granting access to players in the order that they pre-ordered"
So at this point it is still the small group and then there will be a wave for pre-orderers.
hahaha <b>'soon'</b> funny :P
With the editor it wasn't the playtesters, only the official map contributors.
That's what i was thinking. Not one leak. Not one screenshot. Not one stray post. Terrorist groups can learn a lot from how this cell of game testers operate (you know they probably were friends with the devs since NS1... got free super-alpha clearance that puts them somewhere above the special-edition [i.e. general public] orders) lol.