Natural Selection 2 News Update - Mapping: Descent

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  • LocklearLocklear [nexzil]kerrigan Join Date: 2012-05-01 Member: 151403Members, NS2 Playtester, NS2 Map Tester, WC 2013 - Shadow
    Descent is looking pretty sweet I must say.

    But my lips are sealed :X
  • SammeySammey Join Date: 2012-06-14 Member: 153266Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Great :D can't wait! The Biodome artworks look so awesome. It will be a refreshing change of scenery. Well done Cory, and good luck with that mappers!
    And Descent, now, please!
  • 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
    <!--quoteo(post=2064999:date=Jan 23 2013, 05:48 AM:name=Locklear)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Locklear @ Jan 23 2013, 05:48 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2064999"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Descent is looking pretty sweet I must say.

    But my lips are sealed :X<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    FIRED from map testing for leaking that it looks pretty sweet!

    :D
  • Zomb3hZomb3h Join Date: 2011-01-27 Member: 79241Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Also excited for Hera remake, though it isn't official.
  • SquishpokePOOPFACESquishpokePOOPFACE -21,248 posts (ignore below) Join Date: 2012-10-31 Member: 165262Members, Reinforced - Shadow
  • Rellik_ptRellik_pt Join Date: 2013-01-22 Member: 181205Members
    so there is only 2 maps in the works for the next few months?
  • PogoPPogoP Environment Artist Join Date: 2004-01-31 Member: 25827Members, NS2 Developer, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=2065006:date=Jan 22 2013, 07:59 PM:name=Rellik_pt)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rellik_pt @ Jan 22 2013, 07:59 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2065006"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->so there is only 2 maps in the works for the next few months?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    ... Only?! :D

    We're making an entire new art set for this map and whatever else we have planned. That takes a lot of time!

    Keep your eyes peeled, Descent is looking pretty damn sweet!
  • PinocchioPinocchio Join Date: 2012-11-09 Member: 168633Members
    Had to send in my gtx680 because of temperature problems so I can't play since last Thursday... its such news and the live streams that keep my ns2-heart beating ;)

    keep up the great work!
  • Rellik_ptRellik_pt Join Date: 2013-01-22 Member: 181205Members
    i tought you guys have more that 2 maps incoming, and the new art set is cool but you tell me that the art already ingame right now cant be use for more that one map?

    i ddint expect that, thats all. i already feel the rotation of the maps boring after so many hours was expecting more that 2 maps and not with months apart. but whatever i guess custom maps is the only thing that can save me to get bored
  • xtcmenxtcmen Join Date: 2004-04-20 Member: 28040Members, Squad Five Blue
    edited January 2013
    Descent is really sweet. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the new content for mappers. There have been many ideas we have had for Jambi that we couldnt create because of lack of prop content (and lack of motivation to texture it). Though, we are willing to sell our gravity ball Prop to UWE for $5.
  • BreadManBreadMan Join Date: 2002-12-15 Member: 10854Members, Retired Developer
    I count 3 maps mentioned in the post, not 2.

    "<b>Biodome</b> will be unique, and open up the possibility of an entire sequence of maps based on its art set."

    "<b>Descent</b> is in active playtesting, and will arrive for your fragging pleasure in February."

    "And we have not even talked about <b>Discovery</b> yet..."
  • IeptBarakatIeptBarakat The most difficult name to speak ingame. Join Date: 2009-07-10 Member: 68107Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow
    Exciting work, hoping to play descent real soon.
  • deathshrouddeathshroud Join Date: 2010-04-10 Member: 71291Members
    edited January 2013
    cant wait for a new map and a new set of art assets to play with
  • BadIronTreeBadIronTree Join Date: 2005-01-09 Member: 34252Members
    <!--quoteo(post=2065006:date=Jan 22 2013, 03:59 PM:name=Rellik_pt)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rellik_pt @ Jan 22 2013, 03:59 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2065006"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->so there is only 2 maps in the works for the next few months?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    LoL you know that they are a small team... ?

    Its not COD to pop out maps left and right...

    Also they are FREEEEEE :D
  • Rellik_ptRellik_pt Join Date: 2013-01-22 Member: 181205Members
    my bad i didnt see discovery name. still doesnt look a lot and thats my opinion
  • TimMcTimMc Join Date: 2012-02-06 Member: 143945Members
    <!--quoteo(post=2065037:date=Jan 22 2013, 03:38 PM:name=BadIronTree)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BadIronTree @ Jan 22 2013, 03:38 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2065037"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->LoL you know that they are a small team... ?

    Its not COD to pop out maps left and right...

    Also they are FREEEEEE :D<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    COD maps are very simple aswell compared to NS maps.
  • WakeWake Join Date: 2003-03-05 Member: 14351Members, Constellation
    edited January 2013
    <!--quoteo(post=2065006:date=Jan 22 2013, 02:59 PM:name=Rellik_pt)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rellik_pt @ Jan 22 2013, 02:59 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2065006"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->so there is only 2 maps in the works for the next few months?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Troll or dumb ?

    Troll : ... can't reply politely, I'm to despaired with dark ages trolls mentality.
    Dumb : What are you waiting for ? Get your tools up and map.
  • MMZ_TorakMMZ_Torak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 3770Members
    <!--quoteo(post=2065022:date=Jan 22 2013, 03:25 PM:name=Rellik_pt)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rellik_pt @ Jan 22 2013, 03:25 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2065022"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->i tought you guys have more that 2 maps incoming, and the new art set is cool but you tell me that the art already ingame right now cant be use for more that one map?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Sure they can, but all the maps will look similar because they are using the same textures/color palette.

    Biodome is adding (presumably) new textures/props, which will add more diversity.
  • Rellik_ptRellik_pt Join Date: 2013-01-22 Member: 181205Members
    wtf Wake did i insult then? wtf do you want?
    if i cant even express my opinion in here why that hell even get a forum up.
  • DestherDesther Join Date: 2012-10-31 Member: 165195Members
    Is Descent part of the the "Content" patch and when is it due?
  • ShakerShaker Join Date: 2002-11-21 Member: 9582Members, NS2 Map Tester, Reinforced - Shadow
    I like this map, I do
  • XariusXarius Join Date: 2003-12-21 Member: 24630Members, Reinforced - Supporter
    Very much looking forward to these maps though I hope you guys don't forget about the custom mapping scene and continue supporting it in every way possible. We really need more people playing (and making!) custom maps and it would probably help if UWE gave them some more exposure as well, not to mention there's a few custom maps in the pipeline that I sincerely hope will be taken on as official maps.
  • IllidanIllidan Join Date: 2003-08-17 Member: 19861Members
    edited January 2013
    Yay, good news! :-) Can't wait to see Biodome! :-)

    About gameplay features: Keep going, NS2 gets better every time! Personally, I would like to see weldable doors and vents (only special one's and they might can be destroyed by aliens -- or not -- or optional via entity settings... I don't care) and even more stuff to do with the welder :-D Just an idea to get even more dynamics into the maps.
    But I know that you are busy all the time, so... keep going and take your time. :-)
  • CarNagE1CarNagE1 Poland Join Date: 2003-05-14 Member: 16298Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Supporter, Subnautica Playtester
    Alterra Corp. = umbrella Corp.? ;p
  • 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
    <!--quoteo(post=2065022:date=Jan 22 2013, 08:25 PM:name=Rellik_pt)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rellik_pt @ Jan 22 2013, 08:25 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2065022"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->and the new art set is cool but you tell me that the art already ingame right now cant be use for more that one map?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    That's already happened. So far we've managed to get a whole six maps out of the existing art set. We're working on three new maps right now and each will have its own distinct art set so you'll see plenty of variety.
  • tildytildy Join Date: 2009-06-05 Member: 67701Members
    Just a little typo I noticed:
    "you can <b>except</b> us to..."
    Should be "expect" instead, I think.
  • Rellik_ptRellik_pt Join Date: 2013-01-22 Member: 181205Members
    good too know that anomaly, but maybe its me but i expect atleast more in terms of maps in this game, one of the reasons i stop playing nuclear dawn for example was the lack of maps, and that game is a bit like this, well there is no aliens there :P
  • Florp_IncarnateFlorp_Incarnate Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 3045Members
    I'm throwing my credit card at my monitor but the new maps aren't showing up yet. I must be doing something wrong.

    Free is unquestionably awesome in its own way, but I would be willing to pay, say, $5 per official map if it got them done on a more timely and regular basis.
  • YMICrazyYMICrazy Join Date: 2012-11-02 Member: 165986Members
    I wonder how discovery is going. It probably had my favorite concept art with bio dome following. Something about brightly lit labs and alien infestation corrupting that clean look makes for a great map. Descent is looking great as well since it also has that clean look sort of like docking another favorite. Wonder if that air lock is functional.
  • 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
    <!--quoteo(post=2065085:date=Jan 23 2013, 07:38 AM:name=Florp_Incarnate)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Florp_Incarnate @ Jan 23 2013, 07:38 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2065085"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I'm throwing my credit card at my monitor but the new maps aren't showing up yet. I must be doing something wrong.

    Free is unquestionably awesome in its own way, but I would be willing to pay, say, $5 per official map if it got them done on a more timely and regular basis.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Hold up, you may be using the wrong deposit account information. I'll get you mine.

    :P

    Free they shall stay... Map packs tend to divide communities between the willing and the unwilling. Our calculation is that as people see more and more awesome stuff added to NS2 for free, more and more people will buy it at whatever price it is at the time. Thus keeping the lights on, and Dushan hooked up to his caffeine drip.

    Do you want us to run out of money for Dushan's caffeine drip? Do you want him to DIE? No, didn't think so, so convince that friend to buy NS2! :D
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