Just Bought NS2!

TheNameIsJamboTheNameIsJambo Join Date: 2011-12-15 Member: 138071Members
<div class="IPBDescription">It's been a long, long, long time....</div>Hi folks,

I'm Jamie, I hail from Scotland! And I've just ordered Natural Selection 2! <b>Booya!</b>

Me and my mates used to play NS, almost religiously, many moons ago. It kinda fizzled out when our rigs were getting significantly outdated/died... And ultimately, we just sorta, moved on.

Especially so when Source came out, and NS was all but a grand memory for me. I did play NS for about 3 (maybe more) years, on and off though! So, it's not like we were just two ships passing in the night. I had many fun times playing on the original NS, and I was pretty damn awesome if I say so!

I probably had the name Jammanmaster or HarryPothead back then though. I don't know if any 'original' players are kicking around, but I'm assuming so!

Well, onto the good part. I've just purchased a new rig recently, and I've really been meaning to get round to buying this game... And I finally did it.. Lets just say, it's a sort of, early Xmas present to me!

Here's hoping that the £23 I spent on the title is worth the price of admission! :)

I'll see you on the otherside! :)

Comments

  • BitPonBitPon Join Date: 2010-11-20 Member: 75104Members
    Welcome aboard!

    There's quite a few around here who used to play ns1, myself included! If you haven't checked out NS2HD:s videos on youtube I strongly recommend them! Seems like you joined in just as we're having the much awaited reincarnation of onos at our doorstep!
  • ObraxisObraxis Subnautica Animator & Generalist, NS2 Person Join Date: 2004-07-24 Member: 30071Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Silver, WC 2013 - Supporter, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts
    Welcome back! :-)

    Remember, you're pre-ordering the game. You just happen to get BETA access. It's still in production but is getting better and better with every update.

    Catch you on the servers!
  • TechercizerTechercizer 7th Player Join Date: 2011-06-11 Member: 103832Members
    Welcome, No. 138,071

    May your prey be slow, your teeth sharp, and your aim merciless.
  • TheNameIsJamboTheNameIsJambo Join Date: 2011-12-15 Member: 138071Members
    edited December 2011
    Hey guys,

    First things first: <b>Thanks for the welcome!</b>

    I do appreciate the fact that the game is still in the <b> Beta</b> stage; I've done my fair share of Half Life mod testing, fault and bug finding, so I'll submit bugs where and when I find them - Making sure to be as detailed as possible.

    I found a couple of little bugs last night, but I was so wrapped up in actually having a good time, I haven't submitted them yet!

    One was an issue with no sound on the first launch. I haven't gotten to grips with the console commands yet to re-load the sounds or restart the game itself, so I just had to quit and restart the instance. I'm assuming there is a known issue with sound and/or Xonar (DX) sound cards?

    The engine is stunning though. The graphics really blew me away. The attention to detail is impeccable. In my first game, I was like a kid at Christmas :)

    And I think I'll be like that for every other game in the future!
  • KalabalanaKalabalana Join Date: 2003-11-14 Member: 22859Members
    edited December 2011
    <i><spammer banned and post moved> -Zaggy</i>

    Good luck with NS2.
  • blinblin Join Date: 2011-07-20 Member: 111290Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1890458:date=Dec 16 2011, 05:50 AM:name=TheNameIsJambo)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (TheNameIsJambo @ Dec 16 2011, 05:50 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1890458"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->In my first game, I was like a kid at Christmas :)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Every good game for me is still like that! Merry Xmas!
  • HughHugh Cameraman San Francisco, CA Join Date: 2010-04-18 Member: 71444NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts
    Welcome back Jamie!
  • LosButchLosButch Join Date: 2007-12-27 Member: 63268Members
    Welcome Jamie, hope to see you on the servers.

    Just recently got back to playing NS2, but hoping to get at least one good game every day :-)
  • TheNameIsJamboTheNameIsJambo Join Date: 2011-12-15 Member: 138071Members
    edited December 2011
    I'll (hopefully) be online tonight, around the time of 1900+ GMT! :)

    I've not had a proper look at creating a server, but will/is 'Combat' mode be re-introduced/available?

    I've not seen/heard of it yet, but from what I remember, it was good for a quick fast-paced blast of NS, whenever you needed it!
  • NurEinMenschNurEinMensch Join Date: 2003-02-26 Member: 14056Members, Constellation
    Only as a community mod.

    Btw everything that can be said about Combat has already been said so don't even bother. ;)
  • TheNameIsJamboTheNameIsJambo Join Date: 2011-12-15 Member: 138071Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1890878:date=Dec 19 2011, 03:16 PM:name=NurEinMensch)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NurEinMensch @ Dec 19 2011, 03:16 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1890878"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Only as a community mod.

    Btw everything that can be said about Combat has already been said so don't even bother. ;)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    *Hears the tumbleweed go by*

    Oh.. Right... ;)
  • CrispixCrispix Join Date: 2007-01-10 Member: 59543Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Gold, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow
  • FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds Entertainment San Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
    Welcome back man! I hope you enjoy your early look at the beta.

    We still have lots of good stuff in store for you.
  • TheNameIsJamboTheNameIsJambo Join Date: 2011-12-15 Member: 138071Members
    edited December 2011
    <!--quoteo(post=1891107:date=Dec 20 2011, 10:32 PM:name=Flayra)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Flayra @ Dec 20 2011, 10:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1891107"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Welcome back man! I hope you enjoy your early look at the beta.

    We still have lots of good stuff in store for you.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    That's good to hear Flayra! :) And thanks for the welcome, it's good to see such an active community - Especially where the developers actually get involved; it's rare these days.

    Heh, I can't wait to see the Onos in action again.... He's one hell of a terrifying force for the Marines! (And I suppose for the Aliens too).

    P.S.
    So far so good! This game looks incredible already. You guys have a winner on your hands.
Sign In or Register to comment.