Now comes the time we've all been waiting for

oldassgamers

Finally after so LONG time waiting, <!--sizeo:5--><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->it's almost here<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->. I'm very excited for this patch, because I believe this patch will give a massive improvement, both in optimization and gameplay. :) :) :) :) :)

But the big question is, will the exo cuit be in this BIG massive patch? :)

EgoGamer

Charlie: You know, I think we'll just stick the exosuit in this patch.
Rest of team: O_O
Charlie: ...When pigs fly!

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

Jibrail

I for one hope so, if we are any where close to release we should get our hands on it to test and give feedback. I understand that the Exo is being tested by the internal team but we all know how things change once a new feature is released.
For me it is allso interesting to see how the aliens will hold up against Exo's cause the onos kinda feels weak atm unless you have like 3-4 rushing one room, I hope it wont be one of those patches where one side is rolled over by the other.

<!--coloro:#FF8C00--><span style="color:#FF8C00"><!--/coloro-->ps. can a dev confirm if we are getting it today?<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

EgoGamer

<!--quoteo(post=1967006:date=Aug 27 2012, 12:38 PM:name=Jibrail)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jibrail @ Aug 27 2012, 12:38 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967006"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->For me it is allso interesting to see how the aliens will hold up against Exo's cause the onos kinda feels weak atm unless you have like 3-4 rushing one room, I hope it wont be one of those patches where one side is rolled over by the other.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Indeed, also wondering how Onos are going to hold up. Does the Exosuit prevent a player from being thrown around by gore?

FunkyFungus

maybe exos cant jump so the onos with stomp is a good counter : /

TimMc

<!--quoteo(post=1967014:date=Aug 27 2012, 07:15 AM:name=FunkyFungus)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FunkyFungus @ Aug 27 2012, 07:15 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967014"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->maybe exos cant jump so the onos with stomp is a good counter : /<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is only way I see exo's being balanced. Dual miniguns sound like they would slaughter onos rushes, making them even more useless.

Syknik

I'm really hoping this build is as good as they say, and i'm really hoping they've removed the slowdown from going with carpace.

Angelusz

Patience, is a virtue. As for the Exo... I won't say it'll be balanced when it goes public, but UWE and the PT's are putting in quite some effort to prevent it from breaking the game. Like everything, it takes time, a lot of feedback and a lot of tweaking to get it right. It's important to have it work right (no big game breaking bugs) before releasing it to the public though, otherwise the feedback will be mostly that it's broken. Disclaimer: This doesn't mean that it'll be bug-free upon release. ;)

As for the patch, it's-a-comin'! Just hang tight, UWE is just as excited as you guys. :)

Imbalanxd

Don't hype it. You're just gonna be dissapointed.

Cee Colon Slash

Seems to me (unless they have removed it) that one of the hive-busting abilities with the exo will be the ability to squish eggs just by walking on them. Right now it takes two shotgun blasts or a clip of ammo, so there is a set speed that you can egg-lock a hive. With the exo - that might be a lot faster.

Runteh

Don't quote me on this, but every time the play testers have been questioned recently in regard to 217 they have neither confirmed or denied it for this patch. Usually they just straight out say that it will not be in the patch.

Also, Hugh having a poster for the EXO at Gamescomm... I imagine that was potentially their aimed time for release, but perhaps they had second thoughts for one reason or another.

Also, I could be guessing... but the timing of the 28th. Perhaps it is so that when the press hobble into their offices today (monday) and start checking their e-mails, they have prior warning to the impending release on the tuesday.

But as I said, this is all theory... whether they release or not this patch, still really looking forward to it and everything that comes with this new patch anyway.

Kouji_San

<!--quoteo(post=1967036:date=Aug 27 2012, 01:11 PM:name=Runteh)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Runteh @ Aug 27 2012, 01:11 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967036"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Don't quote me on this, but every time the play testers have been questioned recently in regard to 217 they have neither confirmed or denied it for this patch. Usually they just straight out say that it will not be in the patch.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The PT's have a NDA with UWE, so the reason why we're so vague on stuff like new features or in this case the in-/ex-clusion of the EXO is simply because we're not allowed to reveal those kind of things. If we do, Cory will do his T-1000 Terminator run to our location and smack us upon the head. And from what I've gathered, most of us don't have a truck with liquid nitrogen in their backyard or a big bucket of molten metal to deal with that sort of attack ;)

Angelusz

<!--quoteo(post=1967038:date=Aug 27 2012, 03:24 PM:name=Kouji_San)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kouji_San @ Aug 27 2012, 03:24 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967038"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->...
And from what I've gathered, most of us don't have a truck with liquid nitrogen in their backyard or a big bucket of molten metal to deal with that sort of attack ;)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Mine is depleted... :(

As an addendum, we also simply <b>don't know</b> everything that UWE plans. Some things are a surprise for us as well. :) As for the Exo.. maybe we know.. maybe we don't.
(^_^)

Runteh

<!--quoteo(post=1967038:date=Aug 27 2012, 02:24 PM:name=Kouji_San)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kouji_San @ Aug 27 2012, 02:24 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967038"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The PT's have a NDA with UWE, so the reason why we're so vague on stuff like new features or in this case the in-/ex-clusion of the EXO is simply because we're not allowed to reveal those kind of things. If we do, Cory will do his T-1000 Terminator run to our location and smack us upon the head. And from what I've gathered, most of us don't have a truck with liquid nitrogen in their backyard or a big bucket of molten metal to deal with that sort of attack ;)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->As for the Exo.. maybe we know.. maybe we don't. (^_^)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

<!--sizeo:5--><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->maybe we know.. maybe we don't. (^_^)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

<!--sizeo:7--><span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>(^_^)</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

Myth confirmed!

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Blu3

I heard that new map(s) are in store for the upcoming patch from a tester about 2 days ago... NS_eclipse, NS_Plant, NS_Kleos, NS_Tanith, and NS_Triad are all listed on NS2stats.org - atleast one of them is bound to be finished.

Bicsum

<!--quoteo(post=1967063:date=Aug 27 2012, 04:56 PM:name=Blu3)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Blu3 @ Aug 27 2012, 04:56 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967063"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I heard that new map(s) are in store for the upcoming patch from a tester about 2 days ago... NS_eclipse, NS_Plant, NS_Kleos, NS_Tanith, and NS_Triad are all listed on NS2stats.org - atleast one of them is bound to be finished.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I'm pretty sure it's <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=114979" target="_blank">Veil</a>.

Align

<!--quoteo(post=1967021:date=Aug 27 2012, 01:24 PM:name=TimMc)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TimMc @ Aug 27 2012, 01:24 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967021"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Dual miniguns sound like they would slaughter onos rushes, making them even more useless.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Not necessarily, if they have a very high rate of fire but low damage per bullet they would be much less effective, since Onos hide armour blocks 5 damage per hit.

ArcL!ght

<!--quoteo(post=1967038:date=Aug 27 2012, 03:24 PM:name=Kouji_San)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Kouji_San @ Aug 27 2012, 03:24 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967038"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->If we do, Cory will do his T-1000 Terminator run to our location and smack us upon the head.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I feel like Cory is more sort of this guy. He will ask you only one question: NS2 Playtester?

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShnD22gUUyo" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShnD22gUUyo</a>

Tquila

I know everyone have been loving the exo since forever. But regardless of when it's gonna make an entrance, 217 has some very nice things comming, and you should definitely look forward to these as well!

Khyron

We just need to keep these playtesters posting... sooner or later one of them will slip up and make a logical entailment.

Runteh

Nice one Khyron, give the game away! :|

ScardyBob

<!--quoteo(post=1967116:date=Aug 27 2012, 11:03 AM:name=Khyron)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Khyron @ Aug 27 2012, 11:03 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967116"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We just need to keep these playtesters posting... sooner or later one of them will slip up and make a logical entailment.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You got me. <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/forums/index.php?showtopic=119663" target="_blank">ns2_ladderwars</a> is going official and 217 will see the release of the <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/wiki/index.php/Image:Babblerking.jpg" target="_blank">babbler king</a>.

Burdock

Hugh:"We have got some Big stuff coming for patch 217.. I mean BIG... Onos big"
Some cool guy:"Blabber king- He will be able to build an invulnerable hive on top of the command center"
Huch:"Damn it - your fired as a play tester! "

Forever will we remember :*(

... ANYwho, it sounds like the exo could be coming this patch ;)

Khyron

<!--quoteo(post=1967124:date=Aug 28 2012, 04:55 AM:name=Burdock)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Burdock @ Aug 28 2012, 04:55 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967124"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Hugh:"We have got some Big stuff coming for patch 217.. I mean BIG... Onos big"
Some cool guy:"Blabber king- He will be able to build an invulnerable hive on top of the command center"
Huch:"Damn it - your fired as a play tester! "

Forever will we remember :*(

... ANYwho, it sounds like the exo could be coming this patch ;)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah Hugh already gave it away in that twitch streem... good times.

Burdock

<!--quoteo(post=1967125:date=Aug 27 2012, 11:00 AM:name=Khyron)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Khyron @ Aug 27 2012, 11:00 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967125"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yeah Hugh already gave it away in that twitch streem... good times.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah - He seemed really sleepy, and supposedly was on "crystal-nanites" at the time, so I cant really blame him.

ZycaR

today? today? I have almost midnight here .. so sleepy, but still waiting..

NolSinkler

If you look at <a href="http://hypernovadesign.co.uk/nanogrid/" target="_blank">nanogrid</a> you'll notice that UWE is playtesting Veil in a build 217.

rhombus

Exo will not be in 217.

Imbalanxd

<!--quoteo(post=1967166:date=Aug 28 2012, 12:07 AM:name=SabaHell)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SabaHell @ Aug 28 2012, 12:07 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967166"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Exo will not be in 217.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

You can't fool us.

elodea

<!--quoteo(post=1967166:date=Aug 28 2012, 08:07 AM:name=SabaHell)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SabaHell @ Aug 28 2012, 08:07 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967166"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Exo will not be in 217.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

who knew so little words could crush so much collective hope.

Obraxis

<!--quoteo(post=1967168:date=Aug 27 2012, 11:10 PM:name=elodea)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (elodea @ Aug 27 2012, 11:10 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1967168"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->who knew so little words could crush so much collective hope.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

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