Whip video

NeoSniper

<div class="IPBDescription">Question/Request for NS2HD</div>I think I've seen the whip in some of the gameplay videos, but I have not seen like an actual video showing-off the whip animations, how it looks when it attacks, and explaining some details about how it's built and it's attack range etc.

Thinking my best bet is NS2HD, so I checked the videos looking for one about the whip but could not find it. Is there one? If not, I humbly request one as it would be awesome to see for those who yet cannot play the Beta (be it personal or technical reasons)

Kouji_San

Haven't found a vid and would do one, but I am just able to run the game. Recording will have my computer go out and hire a hitman to take me out I think... I don't wannah risk that :P


But what it basically does is "reach out and touch someone" right in the kisser...

peregrinus

I don't have a video, only some screenshots which can explain a little.

These marines are standing a little outside the whip's attack range

<img src="http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5009/32911963.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Here you can see the whip stretching out as it lashes at a marine

<img src="http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/91/ns22010120414382270.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Impact. Whips are usually placed around corners where marines will run into them. The have a short attack range so putting them in plain view is useless unless there are crags healing.

<img src="http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4697/92999874.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1189/54347959.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2236/24565008.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

whoppaXXL

Maybe there will follow a release video of the Whip. They showed all Marine Structures off so im sure the others will come, too.

Runteh

The Whips are cool, my favourite chamber. They do not look like the hit animation would be any good, but it actually looks quite cool.

Runteh

Hey, NS2HD - could you possibly do a video on:

# Vent locations on Rockdown - there are loads but they are quite hidden.
# Fade teleport - Showing how you can teleport through mesh walls, especially if you want to attack from above.

Typhon

I know I saw an ns2hd video that had a whip attacking in it, can't find it though.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUqm8lTl6cc" target="_blank">Found it</a>

NeoSniper

Awesome replies!

I don't think UWE will make a whip reveal video because they already did a whip blogpost with screens.

-Thanks for the screens/explanations and the video.

- Before seeing the video I thought the whip attack was more like a lunge than the sweep it does. So the sweep hits everything in range? That's cool seems like a third hit would have killed him (guess it does takes 3 licks to get to the center of a Marine Tootsie Roll). Actually in the video linked to. NS2HD mentions he plans to do a whip video later on. Looking fwd to it.

Kouji_San

I hope that video has some cream as well..

PsiWarp

There was this game where I was a Gorge and stood between a Whip and an unpowered Armory, seems target acquisition is a bit off even when the target is in plain sight.

Also, the tentacle tends to return to the default direction after an attack animation, needs to be able to stay rotated imo.

All in all, a kickass new addition to the Kharaa, can't wait for uproot in a future patch!

Runteh

Yeah, it is probably an immature Whip... the mature Whip - I think - is more powerful - 2 hits kill.

The standard set up is two either side of a room entrance, with a crag in support.

Does not stop the marines, but is enough to keep them outside long enough for the aliens to back it up before any of the chambers go down.

Hugh

Hey guys, sorry I didn't see this thread earlier. I'm always keen to try and fulfill all video requests! The best place to make them is in my thread in the E-Team section or on the profile page (I make sure to read all comments). I'll get cracking on a Whip video soon. Runteh I saw your profile post and I'll get onto that as well :)

Sorry to bump this thread up but I thought I should reply.

JAmazon

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Probably my favorite picture :P

Marine: COME GET SOME!
*WHIIIPPAAASHHH*
Marine: Whimper :(

Kouji_San

That sequence makes me think of this:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/martin_borgman/5236409556/in/photostream/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5236409556_1cfc0d5811_o.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a>

Triggerman

I lol'd at 2 AM, thanks Kouji :p

Koruyo

LOL!