Just A Pipedream.

explodingheadboy · June 2004

I was just reading one of talesin's posts, and he mentioned a few things that hinted at some of the minor details of how NS gets updated. It sparked my curiosity and questions were just flowing through my head.

So, here I am thinking that it would be really interesting if someone in the know (that had the time) would write up an article over at rr.org (or somewhere else) about the development process that NS goes through behind the scenes. Just because it would be interesting reading, and maybe it would help some people understand why updates don't happen in a flash.

Though, there are plenty of reasons why that article would never get written. Too bad.

But, I can always dream, can't I?

AlienCow · June 2004

Well i think it would make an interesting read!

And your post looked lonely. <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

SaltzBad · June 2004

"Fixed bug. Drank beer. Ate pizza."

waller · June 2004

Don't be silly and wake up, no normal person has ever spoken to a dev <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif' />

Dammit, i'm beggining to hate posts like this, posts that suggest devs acually exist ..

Rhodri · June 2004

lol its kinda a catch22 - we all want the devs to update the game asap but we also expect them to have the time to read the forums as well as leading their own lives (which I've heard rumors they sometimes like to do...not sure i believe it though <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /> )

would be quite an interesting read but i think they've got enough on their plates really. Speaking of plates I'm hungry - where'd I leave that muffin? <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' />

7Bistromath · June 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (waller @ Jun 22 2004, 01:53 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Don't be silly and wake up, no normal person has ever spoken to a dev <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif' />

Dammit, i'm beggining to hate posts like this, posts that suggest devs acually exist ..  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
I SAY DEV IS DEAD!!!

Swift_Idiot · June 2004

Long live the devs. :I

Also lol 007Bistro in a thread about PIPEDREAMS classic <3

Ollj · June 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Hobojoe @ Jun 22 2004, 03:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> who handles balancing the game?  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
Playtesters.
They have gorges as icons, know every map in and out, play nothing but half life for almost 10 years and own you 100:1 on any public.

IceBaron · June 2004

I have Flayra gold idol in my worship room me and my family chant to nightly. So I know the devs exist, you must have faith.

NGE · June 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Ollj @ Jun 22 2004, 04:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Hobojoe @ Jun 22 2004, 03:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> who handles balancing the game? </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Playtesters.
They have gorges as icons, know every map in and out, play nothing but half life for almost 10 years and own you 100:1 on any public.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
I'm not even going to comment on how wrong that is

And I'm willing to bet saltz is right <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' />

Firedragon · June 2004

Well Folks this is my take on how NS is developed:

My guess is Flayra,Max,designers,modelers,animators,artists etc. whatnot and go through coming up with ideas,drawing rough ideas etc.then the modelers come out come up with a neat "skin".

They probably design,sketch,draw several models "pictures",rough concept drawings and have an animator animate the figure maybe stick in the game to test it to see how it works out balancing it with the game "internal testing",things we probably don't get to see lol.

the other big thing would be the "coding", "programming" to make all these work together fluintly.

The testing on maps my guess is maybe some maps we'll never get to see or something to see how well characters move around,die,respawn.

There's alot of things on how NS gets developed: Programmer/Coder, artist/designer,modeler/skinner,animator and Playtesters,Donators etc. <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /> <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif' /> <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif' />

7Bistromath · June 2004

I think they summoned dark gods.

Nemesis_Zero · June 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>So, here I am thinking that it would be really interesting if someone in the know (that had the time) would write up an article over at rr.org (or somewhere else) about the development process that NS goes through behind the scenes. Just because it would be interesting reading, and maybe it would help some people understand why updates don't happen in a flash.</td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
That's actually quite a good idea, although sadly nor very possible right now. I'll start pestering the devs with it once things have settled down a little.

kuperaye · June 2004

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Ollj @ Jun 22 2004, 04:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Hobojoe @ Jun 22 2004, 03:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> who handles balancing the game? </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'>
Playtesters.
They have gorges as icons, know every map in and out, play nothing but half life for almost 10 years and own you 100:1 on any public.  </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> 
first the pt icon is a skulk, since when was hl almost ten years old =o, plus they arent the best players.

on a side note i would find this a really intersting read.

Necrosis · June 2004

"First update:

Listened to suggestions, started dev diary.

Today we watched a sci fi movie marathon to promote creativity. I went to the cinema with my girl as some time off from my unpaid work as dev."

Add your comments here!

NOOBINFINITY wrote:

OMG teh never listen to teh suggestions, where is teh scorpion?? Should be working on game not living life, omgtehsux

7Bistromath · June 2004

I've heard of many dark gods in my day, but NOOBINFINITY is a new one, to be sure.

Just A Pipedream.

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