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  • CIOnDIEuCIOnDIEu Join Date: 2005-01-07 Member: 33238Members
    wallking in your map ^^ !!!!!!!!!
  • fodder0fodder0 Join Date: 2003-11-17 Member: 23067Members
  • remiremi remedy [blu.knight] Join Date: 2003-11-18 Member: 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.
  • HoundDawgHoundDawg Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 3362Members
    <!--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-->

    LOL, that gravy is getting thick
  • puzlpuzl The Old Firm Join Date: 2003-02-26 Member: 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.
  • JibrailJibrail Join Date: 2009-04-16 Member: 67200Members
    edited March 2010
    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***.
  • IcejellyIcejelly Join Date: 2003-06-10 Member: 17176Members
    edited March 2010
    <!--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!?
  • MidoMido Join Date: 2004-04-05 Member: 27742Members
    <!--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.
  • RehnquistRehnquist Join Date: 2009-09-01 Member: 68672Members
    <!--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...
  • KarrdeKarrde Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16264Members
    Hmmmm, this is actually a pretty smart move :P Wish my mod team had the resources/capacity to do this. Might help us ID min sys reqs :P
  • FocusedWolfFocusedWolf Join Date: 2005-01-09 Member: 34258Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1756189:date=Feb 28 2010, 08:27 PM:name=Zek)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zek @ Feb 28 2010, 08:27 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1756189"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->walking around an empty map<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Add it to the map editor!!! :P
  • ThaTha Join Date: 2009-06-05 Member: 67694Members
    edited March 2010
    when did ns2 become available for prepurchase? its been like a year hasnt it? that has been a long time for just an engine test
  • Dalin SeivewrightDalin Seivewright 0x0000221E Join Date: 2007-10-20 Member: 62685Members, Constellation
    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.
  • remiremi remedy [blu.knight] Join Date: 2003-11-18 Member: 23112Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester
    OH MAN THE TEST IS STARTING







    ...

    j/k. I am dying of impatience, and you shall feel my pain.
  • MotigMotig Join Date: 2008-10-23 Member: 65281Members
    <!--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-->

    that was cruel
  • SupernornSupernorn Best. Picture. Ever. Made. Ever. Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7608Members, Constellation
    edited March 2010
    Heh. Inbox (1)







    (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!
  • James1986James1986 Join Date: 2007-03-15 Member: 60366Members
    Didn't order mine till 4th of June.... I'm going to be waiting a while judging by the other (richer, and thus quicker to purchase) keenos :(
  • ExplosifBeExplosifBe Join Date: 2006-11-03 Member: 58284Forum Admins, Playtest Lead, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Pistachionauts, Retired Community Developer
    Ordered mine about 20 mins after it was available, think I will get my access?
  • Mr. EpicMr. Epic Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18660Members, Constellation
    is anyone really testing it?
  • Draco_2kDraco_2k Evil Genius Join Date: 2009-12-09 Member: 69546Members
    <!--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.
  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    It can't be, nobody's screaming in joy.
  • QuovatisQuovatis Team Inversion Join Date: 2010-01-26 Member: 70321Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    Despite the latest blog saying otherwise, I guess the engine testing is still internal.
  • ChuckstarNLChuckstarNL Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23446Members
    <!--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. EpicMr. Epic Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 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.
  • snooopssnooops Germany Join Date: 2008-12-08 Member: 65702Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--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-->

    hahaha <b>'soon'</b> funny :P
  • CrispixCrispix Join Date: 2007-01-10 Member: 59543Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Gold, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow
    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.
  • MendaspMendasp I touch maps in inappropriate places Valencia, Spain Join Date: 2002-07-05 Member: 884Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Gold, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow, Retired Community Developer
    <!--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.
  • JeremiadJeremiad Join Date: 2007-09-17 Member: 62339Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    "We are now testing our engine with a small number of players" Must be small and silent group :<
  • FocusedWolfFocusedWolf Join Date: 2005-01-09 Member: 34258Members
    <!--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.
  • ThaldarinThaldarin Alonzi&#33; Join Date: 2003-07-15 Member: 18173Members, Constellation
    That's because those that test are honest and trustworthy people.
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