NS2 Progress

Raza.

The tasks starting with prefixes in all capital letters are usually matso's contributions.

wulf 21

<!--QuoteBegin-Natural Selection 2 Developer Tracker+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Natural Selection 2 Developer Tracker)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Gameplay task Too much infestation significantly reduces server tick rate transitioned from Started to Delivered<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
yay!

FocusedWolf

"Allow MACs and Drifters to attack"

Yay! >:)

PsiWarp

<!--quoteo(post=1846325:date=May 14 2011, 09:19 PM:name=FocusedWolf)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FocusedWolf @ May 14 2011, 09:19 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846325"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->"Allow MACs and Drifters to attack"

Yay! >:)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I expect the mandatory team damage bug for this task! Nothing like slapping a Gorge on his belly with a Drifter or two :D

CoolCookieCooks

Drifter rush kekeke. The Babblers of NS2 for sure!

Twiggeh

<!--quoteo(post=1846435:date=May 16 2011, 01:42 AM:name=CoolCookieCooks)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CoolCookieCooks @ May 16 2011, 01:42 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846435"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Drifter rush kekeke. The Babblers of NS2 for sure!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

(except for the actual Crag Babblers ofcourse)

ScardyBob

I think UWE should seriously consider ns2_summit to be added as an official map for the v1.0 release.

Yuuki

Yeah and also do something to keep pSyk0mAn and other talented mappers going.

IronHorse

<!--quoteo(post=1846562:date=May 16 2011, 12:21 PM:name=ScardyBob)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ScardyBob @ May 16 2011, 12:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846562"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think UWE should seriously consider ns2_summit to be added as an official map for the v1.0 release.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

why wait till that unknown date?
lets play it now :)

Squeal_Like_A_Pig

<!--quoteo(post=1846562:date=May 16 2011, 08:21 PM:name=ScardyBob)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ScardyBob @ May 16 2011, 08:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846562"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think UWE should seriously consider ns2_summit to be added as an official map for the v1.0 release.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
We are seriously considering it. We invited him to be a PT, so that we can play the map internally and so that he can have access to more environment assets.

--Cory

ScardyBob

<!--quoteo(post=1846601:date=May 16 2011, 04:21 PM:name=Squeal_Like_A_Pig)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Squeal_Like_A_Pig @ May 16 2011, 04:21 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846601"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We are seriously considering it. We invited him to be a PT, so that we can play the map internally and so that he can have access to more environment assets.

--Cory<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Awesome! And I hope pSyk0mAn agrees to letting his map become official :)

So, by my count, that would potentially make 4 official maps on release right now (ns2_rockdown2, ns2_tram, ns2_mineshaft, and ns2_summit)?

McGlaspie

@Cory: That is some seriously good news! I'm really glad you guys are looking at including it in the official maps. I hope you can share some tid bit of upcoming features and offer advise to him so he can tune it for the unreleased stuff.

@Bob: I don't see why he wouldn't want it to be official. It's not like UWE would call it their own (i.e. Not give credit). Hell, if I was psycho, I'd be flattered to have it get the "Official Seal of Approval". Also, Considering they have three mappers, Sgt Barlow, Olmy, and Insane. I suspect we'll see more than four maps at launch.

Mendasp

<!--quoteo(post=1846619:date=May 17 2011, 12:11 AM:name=McGlaspie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (McGlaspie @ May 17 2011, 12:11 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846619"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->they have three mappers, Sgt Barlow, Olmy, and Insane.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
And dux.

ScardyBob

<!--quoteo(post=1846619:date=May 16 2011, 05:11 PM:name=McGlaspie)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (McGlaspie @ May 16 2011, 05:11 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846619"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->@Bob: I don't see why he wouldn't want it to be official. It's not like UWE would call it their own (i.e. Not give credit). Hell, if I was psycho, I'd be flattered to have it get the "Official Seal of Approval". Also, Considering they have three mappers, Sgt Barlow, Olmy, and Insane. I suspect we'll see more than four maps at launch.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I'd agree, but I've heard about mappers who don't let their maps become official because they don't want the devs make changing they don't like to their maps. Mappers can sometimes be unusually protective and particular about how/who uses their maps.

Also, I'd suspect they'd have more than 4 maps, but I'm currently just counting maps that have either been officially confirmed or officially talked about as being considered. I guess I should include ns2_junction in that list, but it seems to be the neglected child of the NS2 map collection, so I'm unsure if UWE will keep it.

Twiggeh

<!--quoteo(post=1846637:date=May 17 2011, 03:08 AM:name=ScardyBob)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ScardyBob @ May 17 2011, 03:08 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846637"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I'd agree, but I've heard about mappers who don't let their maps become official because they don't want the devs make changing they don't like to their maps. Mappers can sometimes be unusually protective and particular about how/who uses their maps.

Also, I'd suspect they'd have more than 4 maps, but I'm currently just counting maps that have either been officially confirmed or officially talked about as being considered. I guess I should include ns2_junction in that list, but it seems to be the neglected child of the NS2 map collection, so I'm unsure if UWE will keep it.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Well, afaik junction was just a simple alpha-stage map to try out different game mechanics in a small environment.
it would be disastrous for gameplay to actually try to play that map.

Wavesonics

Man I WANT this map now! Put it in the beta! :D :D

Kurrine

<!--quoteo(post=1844327:date=May 5 2011, 05:40 PM:name=Align)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Align @ May 5 2011, 05:40 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1844327"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I thought the problem was shotguns being everywhere a few minutes into the game? The gun is just as strong as in NS1, but more prevalent due to the new resource system...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Last I checked anyways, they're actually stronger than in NS1. But it's been a few versions since I looked at the numbers.

Squeal_Like_A_Pig

<!--quoteo(post=1846616:date=May 17 2011, 12:02 AM:name=ScardyBob)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ScardyBob @ May 17 2011, 12:02 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846616"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->So, by my count, that would potentially make 4 official maps on release right now (ns2_rockdown2, ns2_tram, ns2_mineshaft, and ns2_summit)?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Rockdown, Tram, Mineshaft, Docking, and Refining are all the internal maps in the works right now slated for official release. There is another internal one called Discovery that was started as well. Junction is not going to be released.

--Cory

KuBaN

<!--quoteo(post=1846647:date=May 16 2011, 09:34 PM:name=Wavesonics)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wavesonics @ May 16 2011, 09:34 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846647"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Man I WANT this map now! Put it in the beta! :D :D<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's available for download in the Mapping Forum, and there are already a few servers hosting it.

ScardyBob

<!--quoteo(post=1846653:date=May 16 2011, 06:59 PM:name=Squeal_Like_A_Pig)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Squeal_Like_A_Pig @ May 16 2011, 06:59 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1846653"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Rockdown, Tram, Mineshaft, Docking, and Refining are all the internal maps in the works right now slated for official release. There is another internal one called Discovery that was started as well. Junction is not going to be released.

--Cory<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Nice! First I've heard about docking, refining, and discovery. Good to know.

KuBaN

<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Allow commander to buy/drop weapons<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Instead of, or in addition to players?

peregrinus

After playing ns_summit I am much more confident about NS2's future.

peregrinus

What's the likely ETA of:

Exo suits
Onos
New version of infestation

Or even when are we likely to see some preview video? My expectations for the exo suit are so high ><

PsiWarp

If the alien tech tree is being remodeled as such, the only real path we can choose is the Crag. Hopefully, Shift or Shade gets some attention soon :)

Obraxis

<!--quoteo(post=1847608:date=May 20 2011, 04:29 PM:name=peregrinus)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (peregrinus @ May 20 2011, 04:29 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1847608"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->What's the likely ETA of:

Exo suits
Onos
New version of infestation

Or even when are we likely to see some preview video? My expectations for the exo suit are so high ><<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Good things come to those who wait :)

IeptBarakat

Hopefully the jetpack joins soon to test against the new fade mechanics. And phasegates and shifts for when mineshaft arrives.

FocusedWolf

Please add the pustules, and/or the "thumper" upgrade for porta-power-node, as soon as possible.

Can't take much more of this approximately 3 bottles of flamethrower fuel to clear 1 patch of DI!!.

whoppaXXL

That feel when you remember the message: "Exoskeleton done - showing it off soonish!"

jkflipflop

I think comm should be able to drop weps in addition to marines getting them from the armory.

PsiWarp

<!--quoteo(post=1848063:date=May 23 2011, 12:05 PM:name=jkflipflop)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jkflipflop @ May 23 2011, 12:05 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1848063"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think comm should be able to drop weps in addition to marines getting them from the armory.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I would like to think that's the change they made, adding the weapons to the Assist menu.