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TremanN

<div class="IPBDescription">WARRIORS</div>INCOMING


<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Design task Exosuit weapon/armor design has appeared with status Started<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

DJPenguin

marines become tolerable to play in T-minus 4 weeks!

IeptBarakat

<!--quoteo(post=1928126:date=Apr 21 2012, 10:05 AM:name=TremanN)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TremanN @ Apr 21 2012, 10:05 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928126"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->INCOMING<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Time to be the killjoy, that isn't the first time exosuit related things appeared on the progress task. Just like how the Onos was appearing months before he actually was patched in.

DJPenguin

<!--quoteo(post=1928128:date=Apr 21 2012, 10:13 AM:name=IeptBarakat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IeptBarakat @ Apr 21 2012, 10:13 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928128"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Time to be the killjoy, that isn't the first time exosuit related things appeared on the progress task. Just like how the Onos was appearing months before he actually was patched in.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

if they want a summer release they won't have the months to wait.

zastels

slow heavy footsteps

MrYiff

<!--quoteo(post=1928128:date=Apr 21 2012, 03:13 PM:name=IeptBarakat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (IeptBarakat @ Apr 21 2012, 03:13 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928128"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Time to be the killjoy, that isn't the first time exosuit related things appeared on the progress task. Just like how the Onos was appearing months before he actually was patched in.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Yup, the exo has been around in the dev build for a while, just disabled because while the model is ingame and largely working, there are major bugs with it still and lots of missing stuff. UWE almost tried to get it in for PAX but it would have meant too much work in too little time and almost certainly would have resulted in a much buggier and unbalanced build being played at PAX.

So yeah, just because you see Exo tasks showing up doesn't mean it will be in the next release, chances are there will need to be lots of testing done on it for bugs and balance issues before it gets released properly.

TremanN

I bet you jerks crack a every smile every time you tell a 4 year old that Santa doesn't exist.

DJPenguin

the day i have kids i'm just telling them straight off the bat that he doesn't exist. and the easter bunny, and the tooth fairy, etc.

paradoxum

<!--quoteo(post=1928132:date=Apr 21 2012, 07:20 AM:name=MrYiff)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MrYiff @ Apr 21 2012, 07:20 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928132"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yup, the exo has been around in the dev build for a while, just disabled because while the model is ingame and largely working, there are major bugs with it still and lots of missing stuff. UWE almost tried to get it in for PAX but it would have meant too much work in too little time and almost certainly would have resulted in a much buggier and unbalanced build being played at PAX.

So yeah, just because you see Exo tasks showing up doesn't mean it will be in the next release, chances are there will need to be lots of testing done on it for bugs and balance issues before it gets released properly.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

any pics of the model? is it textured? I wanna see!

Bicsum

<!--quoteo(post=1928146:date=Apr 21 2012, 04:54 PM:name=paradoxum)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (paradoxum @ Apr 21 2012, 04:54 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928146"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->any pics of the model? is it textured? I wanna see!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Hacked UWE and got you a pic:

<img src="http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/robot-costume-463x690.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

not textured yet, as you can see.

peregrinus

I think it'll look like this
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/tbfaM.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

crossed with this
<a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=116423&view=findpost&p=1903726" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/in...t&p=1903726</a>

DJPenguin

i <i>think</i> long ago UWE mentioned the exo design was to look like the mecha-suit from the movie Alien

peregrinus

Google image searching 'alien exosuit' gets unexpected images...yea.

MrYiff

<!--quoteo(post=1928163:date=Apr 21 2012, 04:23 PM:name=DJPenguin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DJPenguin @ Apr 21 2012, 04:23 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928163"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->i <i>think</i> long ago UWE mentioned the exo design was to look like the mecha-suit from the movie Alien<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Yeah, pretty much this, its freakin' cool and really will give marines a counter to the onos (not just in firepower but in physical appearance too).

sheena_yanai

<div align='center'><a href="http://yanai.blackmage.org/sky2/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heavy%20armor1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://yanai.blackmage.org/sky2/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heavy%20armor2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a></div>

Daphisto

<!--quoteo(post=1928190:date=Apr 21 2012, 12:46 PM:name=sheena_yanai)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (sheena_yanai @ Apr 21 2012, 12:46 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928190"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><div align='center'><a href="http://yanai.blackmage.org/sky2/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heavy%20armor1.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://yanai.blackmage.org/sky2/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heavy%20armor2.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a></div><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

That would be pretty sweet.

I say marines should be able to buy this type of armor or also exo suits.

paradoxum

I had a dream about the exosuit today.. it looked really bad. I guess you could say it was more of a nightmare. I'm playing too much NS..

sheena_yanai

<!--quoteo(post=1928247:date=Apr 22 2012, 04:15 AM:name=Daphisto)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Daphisto @ Apr 22 2012, 04:15 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928247"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->That would be pretty sweet.

I say marines should be able to buy this type of armor or also exo suits.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


thats actualy a good idea.. marines having to buy the researched armor upgrade, and making their armor level actualy visible....
since aliens have to "buy" their armor upgrade aswell, even though a visual indication of carapace would be neat

Hugh

The level of exosuit related discussion and work has indeed increased in recent days. So far, Bicsum with post #10 is the closest to the look we are going for!

ubikjam

It's a bit of a shame that they decided to make "Aliens vs colonial marines" just as NS2 is coming out. I think they plan to use THE alien exo suit as well.

I think that's putting a bit of pressure on the dev's to differentiate their exo from the one in the film (more to look different, i'm sure they're fine legally)

DJPenguin

<!--quoteo(post=1928521:date=Apr 22 2012, 12:41 PM:name=ubikjam)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ubikjam @ Apr 22 2012, 12:41 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928521"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's a bit of a shame that they decided to make "Aliens vs colonial marines" just as NS2 is coming out. I think they plan to use THE alien exo suit as well.

I think that's putting a bit of pressure on the dev's to differentiate their exo from the one in the film (more to look different, i'm sure they're fine legally)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

If anyone's being pressured it's the Gearbox team. The Alien games haven't exactly been great.

peregrinus

I think all the teams benefit if alien vs marine style games become more popular. And there's the new Ridley Scott film coming out.

killer monkey

All i want is a concept...

Egad!

I second that. I'd just like to have a better idea of how it all will work, and concept art does that quite nicely.

killer monkey

Thought I'd bump this considering it shows as accepted...

Imbalanxd

In the interest of balance, gorges should be able to create goo suits and get inside to pilot them.

Heroman117

Gorge mechs won't be necessary as long as the Babbler king is still in the pipeline.

Squeal_Like_A_Pig

<!--quoteo(post=1928521:date=Apr 22 2012, 04:41 PM:name=ubikjam)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ubikjam @ Apr 22 2012, 04:41 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928521"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's a bit of a shame that they decided to make "Aliens vs colonial marines" just as NS2 is coming out. I think they plan to use THE alien exo suit as well.

I think that's putting a bit of pressure on the dev's to differentiate their exo from the one in the film (more to look different, i'm sure they're fine legally)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
There's no pressure, our exo really doesn't look anything like the one from Aliens.

--Cory

Ybarra

<!--quoteo(post=1928512:date=Apr 22 2012, 08:49 AM:name=Strayan (NS2HD))--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Strayan (NS2HD) @ Apr 22 2012, 08:49 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1928512"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The level of exosuit related discussion and work has indeed increased in recent days. So far, Bicsum with post #10 is the closest to the look we are going for!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

In that case we're in for a treat!

;)

paradoxum

it would be cool if they would release some concept art :(

urinalcake

<img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4hb-_ef7EEM/TMhdjQq19KI/AAAAAAAADg4/pA1kUf0z3OM/s1600/b1b%20exoesqueleto%20matrix%20revolutions.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />