Tales from the frontlines

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  • humbabahumbaba That Exciting Tales From the Frontline Guy Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 86Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Well, hives are an exception because they are always in an "Unbuilt state" and ghosted out. It would be impossible to get hives up otherwise because it would only take a marine with an LMG to stop the progress and cost the aliens a crapload of RPs. Never fear though, marine aren;t helpless. They will often set up turrets surrounding it and the moment the hive comes up, it just gets beaten down. However, the marines in my case did not have the rps to set up turrets.

    Ah . .coil beat me to it. well, there ya go.



    <!--EDIT|humbaba|Aug. 07 2002,15:46-->
  • f3rretf3rret Join Date: 2002-05-29 Member: 686Members
    Oooooh.... I get it now! Thanks, both of ya!
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    Evangelion kicks Gundam Wings ### <!--emo&:p--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'><!--endemo--> .  On an on topic note,  after hearing humbaba's story I was wondering if the aliens have regeneration,  and if so how fast is it right now?  Roughly I mean,  I know its STC.
  • GwahirGwahir Join Date: 2002-04-24 Member: 513Members, Constellation
    From early stories about builder rushes where they would evolve to level 2's, build something, upgrade regeneration or carapace.  I would think they do have regeneration.  

    Also, Longtooth, you seem to love posting in the stickies...
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    Its because I only bother to check the top page.
  • TiCKTiCK Join Date: 2002-05-30 Member: 708Members
    I didn't want to make a whole new thread for this, so I will use it here since it is loosly based on the conversation.

    It is a bit silly, not only to have 12 threads showing on one page, but also to have half of them being stickied.

    How about showing 20 threads per page since no one seems to read past page 1 (and GOD FORBID you post in any thread that isn't on the first page.. you.. you.. GRAVEDIGGER OMG).
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    Trust me I post enough as it is.  I would be lynched if I posted anymore.  On a side note that is should be helpfull to a few people,  if you have a wireless mouse and it seems choppy in HL type m_filter 1,  I just finally found it and it makes a huge difference.
  • KaineKaine Join Date: 2002-08-07 Member: 1096Members, Constellation
    /me thanks the gaming god for his 256k ADSL and friends in Telstra (major aussie telco)
  • PeregineDivePeregineDive Join Date: 2002-07-15 Member: 951Members
    muhahaha... i have a Cable modem... and uhh a 486 with a Voodoo 2

             -PD
  • InsaneInsane Anomaly Join Date: 2002-05-13 Member: 605Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, NS2 Map Tester, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts, Future Perfect Developer
    Heheh I love Humbaba's story.  Alien pwn4ge!!  Heheh...
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    I have been meaning to upgrade my RAM and my video card,  but I was wondering  what can possibly go wrong when doing that from a software standpoint?  I know how to do all the hardware,  But am I running any software risks?  Such as instabability issues.
  • steppiosteppio Join Date: 2002-02-13 Member: 210Members
    Blindingly cool tales from the pt's, congrats to whoever wrote the, there is some fine literature there. I cant wait for this mod.

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  • NecroNecro &lt;insert non-birthday-related title here&gt; Join Date: 2002-08-09 Member: 1118Members
    god u have NO idea how much more i want to play as a  <!--emo&:bob:--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bob.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':bob:'><!--endemo--> ,  <!--emo&:tiny:--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':tiny:'><!--endemo-->  an  <!--emo&:pudgy:--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pudgy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':pudgy:'><!--endemo-->  or even a  <!--emo&:asrifle:--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asrifle.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':asrifle:'><!--endemo-->
  • Hida_TsuzuaHida_Tsuzua Lamarck&#39;s Heir Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 79Members, NS1 Playtester
    I believe it was Tanith, but I'm not sure.  I was a marine with a shotgun outside a door by the spawn.  Just then, the commander researched Motion Tracking.  My tracking detected a alien on the other side of the door.  I opened up the door.  Right there, was a lvl 1 (Grendel) sitting there.  And with a single point-blank shot, I nailed him.
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    I love shotgunning people in SI is it as fun or funner in NS?
  • ComproxComprox *chortle* Canada Join Date: 2002-01-23 Member: 7Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver, Subnautica Developer, Subnautica Playtester, Pistachionauts
    Well, the aliens had mutilated our base while we were out killing their hives. I think we had taken down 2/3 hives and they took out our base just as we took out their 2nd hive. So, we knew we had to get to that last hive and kill it before they got another one one up.

    Treaking along, about 5 of us, we slowly ran out of ammo as the waves of level 1's attacked us. I reached the door outside their hive, and a level 1 dropped down and took out my last teamate. I stood all alone, reloading with only 100 bullets left. I warily looked through the door to see 2 level 1's trying to get into hiding spots above the door.

    *BLAM BLAM BLAM* 2 level 1's dropped dead on top of me as I scapered under the door. Hearing more coming, I retreated back through the door. I saw another level 1 get into the same spot as the last 2. Heh, good, I hopped through and quickly took care of him too. Seeing no more aliens, I wandered in and started pounding at their hive. 2 aliens spawned, which I quickly took care of while hopping around trying to not get bitten. I was now down to about 30 health and my 100 bullets from my LMG were depleted.

    Knowing I did not have enough power to actually kill the hive, I retreated back to the door and pulle dout my pistol. A whole 20 shots between me and death. One level 1 tried a head on rush, I quickly pumped him full of 7 shots, stopping it dead. And then 2 more rushed, I got off 3 shots before the reload came, which was quickly followed by my legs being bitten off <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    I was hopping for a happy ending......
  • BattousaixBattousaix Join Date: 2002-06-25 Member: 822Members
    lol this wasnt looking like a happy ending story..... it was a happy one for aliens if u take their point of view <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->
    anyways most of the storys are from the last attack or the last stand........ or just a reincarnation from the ashes like a phoenix,leading to a succesfull victory.
    i wanna see more dramatical last standing stories
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    I want to hear some painfull death stories.
  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    <!--QuoteBegin--Longtooth+Aug. 06 2002,11:59--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (Longtooth @ Aug. 06 2002,11:59)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin-->Heres my idea for alien artilery, a level1 with xenocide stands within line of sight of a marine base on a incline then a level5 stands behind him and charges right into the level1 thus catapulting him at the marine base,  they level1 is then allowed to xenocide at whichever point in flight he chooses,  I know its impossible with the engine,  but it sounds damn cool.  Now THAT is alien teamwork  other possibilities are level5's actings as APC's for level1's who run under them or level1's riding on the backs of level3's acting as paratroopers.  If only it were possible<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I believe the level one can wall climb up marine models. I see no reason why they couldn't "ride" on the back of a level five using the same method. Now <b>that</b> would be a sight to behold.

    --Scythe--
    <a href="mailto:the_only_scythe@subdimension.com">the_only_scythe@subdimension.com</a>
  • HaijeHaije Join Date: 2002-07-17 Member: 964Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Scythe+Aug. 10 2002,01:24--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (Scythe @ Aug. 10 2002,01:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin-->I believe the level one can wall climb up marine models. I see no reason why they couldn't "ride" on the back of a level five using the same method. Now <b>that</b> would be a sight to behold.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    OH YA!, IT'S APC TIME!
  • BattousaixBattousaix Join Date: 2002-06-25 Member: 822Members
    LFMAO
    i can imagine a lvl5 with 4 attached bobs like missiles <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    I am glad you like my idea,  Which brings me to my point.....................................................................................
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  • coilcoil Amateur pirate. Professional monkey. All pance. Join Date: 2002-04-12 Member: 424Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    However, the "climbing on" works like any other playermodel-playermodel interaction in HL.  If you've ever been part of a stack, you know that if one person moves, none of the others do.  So if a level1 climbs onto a level5 and the level5 starts walking, the level1 will fall off.
  • JammerJammer Join Date: 2002-06-03 Member: 728Members, Constellation
    If you time it right, you can walk along on top of something though. Thats esp. fun in CS!

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  • BattousaixBattousaix Join Date: 2002-06-25 Member: 822Members
    lol <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo--> it would be fun if a bob would walk over a flyer <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    That woud be cool,  but nearly impossible to coordinate.
  • MutantMFMMutantMFM Join Date: 2002-07-27 Member: 1005Members
    Okay who is this Bob you speak of?
  • LongtoothLongtooth Join Date: 2002-07-02 Member: 863Members
    It is the level1 alien the one that looks like a dog with claws for feet,  hes the one that can walk on walls and dosen't take falling damage.  The other alien nicknames are Tiny which is the level5,  the one that sort of looks like a rhino,  and pudgy the level2 which is the alien builder.  The level4 the one that stands upright is called blinky.
  • MutantMFMMutantMFM Join Date: 2002-07-27 Member: 1005Members
    Ah I was wondering what those names went to thank you.
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