Development Blog Update - NS2 Alpha tonight

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  • Jack_DanielsJack_Daniels Join Date: 2010-07-19 Member: 72567Members
    There we go, a quick reboot to steam and downloading away!
  • MachiMachi Join Date: 2010-05-18 Member: 71798Members
    i hope there is some kind of anti cheat for this game :(
  • Fatal Exception 0EFatal Exception 0E Join Date: 2010-07-19 Member: 72569Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1784529:date=Jul 26 2010, 06:36 PM:name=DaveKap)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DaveKap @ Jul 26 2010, 06:36 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1784529"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ah this explains why there is a DLC link when I right click the game. It's for the armor, isn't it? Whew. :)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    The DLC can be used for anything. Yes, the Armor, but also Mods.
    I'm hoping the Modding community will be huge!
  • NachtNacht Join Date: 2010-07-24 Member: 72757Members
    I'm really psyched for this. Congrats to the dev team, you guys hauled ass.
  • Silver_FoxSilver_Fox Spammer Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 34Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    <!--quoteo(post=1784661:date=Jul 26 2010, 10:09 PM:name=Machi)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Machi @ Jul 26 2010, 10:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1784661"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->i hope there is some kind of anti cheat for this game :(<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    wouldn't expect some for a long time, would expect to see cheaters ... just because its what they do.
  • MMZ_TorakMMZ_Torak Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 3770Members
    Long time coming, can't wait to CHOMPEH some marines again!

    Can't wait!
  • DaveKapDaveKap Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10660Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1784661:date=Jul 26 2010, 05:09 PM:name=Machi)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Machi @ Jul 26 2010, 05:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1784661"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->i hope there is some kind of anti cheat for this game :(<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Does VAC cover the Source engine only or games that use Steamworks? At the very least, it should be usable as a global ban list for anything using Steamworks, yes? NS2 is under Steamworks since it's getting Steam achievements, right? While I'm asking, is it also going to be possible to join friends' games directly via the friend list?
  • nirvanaXOnirvanaXO Join Date: 2010-02-26 Member: 70747Members
  • Racer1Racer1 Join Date: 2002-11-22 Member: 9615Members
    I had to <b>restart steam</b> to get it to start updating NS2.
  • the_great_mr_hatthe_great_mr_hat Join Date: 2008-01-13 Member: 63393Members
    I have to agree with camslice. Releasing the day after such a massively popular game as STARCRAFT 2 is not that good as far as idea goes. Delaying 1 week would give ns2 the attention it needs to get preorders and get moving. But I am very happy that an alpha is going to playable!
  • cmc5788cmc5788 Join Date: 2009-10-06 Member: 68959Members
    edited July 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1784712:date=Jul 26 2010, 08:24 PM:name=the_great_mr_hat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (the_great_mr_hat @ Jul 26 2010, 08:24 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1784712"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I have to agree with camslice. Releasing the day after such a massively popular game as STARCRAFT 2 is not that good as far as idea goes. Delaying 1 week would give ns2 the attention it needs to get preorders and get moving. But I am very happy that an alpha is going to playable!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    It's not a release, it's an alpha. Presumably if you SE preordered you're a pretty diehard fan, and it this point it's mostly testing to get out the bugs anyhow. It's not like they're worried about low population in early alpha. In fact, they're limiting their population on purpose to keep testing at a reasonable scale.
  • K9blackK9black Join Date: 2003-05-14 Member: 16317Members
    Couldn't care less about SC2. My download's going mighty quick. Can't wait to play!
  • MAX-kMAX-k Join Date: 2010-07-26 Member: 72844Members
    Can you get a predownload link ?
  • M00_cowM00_cow Join Date: 2007-03-02 Member: 60180Members, Constellation
    Oh man... 1 hour left and I have to go to uni... this absolutely sucks!

    Congratulations to the team on this milestone of sorts. I hope that you have extralevels installed and have leveled up thickened skin. To this community: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvkOghOCpFI" target="_blank"> CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM</a> -- this will be by far the most important thing.
  • the_great_mr_hatthe_great_mr_hat Join Date: 2008-01-13 Member: 63393Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1784713:date=Jul 27 2010, 12:25 PM:name=cmc5788)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmc5788 @ Jul 27 2010, 12:25 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1784713"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->It's not a release, it's an alpha. Presumably if you SE preordered you're a pretty diehard fan, and it this point it's mostly testing to get out the bugs anyhow. It's not like they're worried about low population in early alpha. In fact, they're limiting their population on purpose to keep testing at a reasonable scale.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Yeah, I suppose your right. It just seems like more people would hear about NS2/it would get a bit more publicity if it was not overshadowed by such a big game. Though I know I'm telling everyone who will listen about it.
  • Stele007Stele007 Join Date: 2004-07-23 Member: 30063Members
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->This is the beginning of a long and rewarding journey, and tonight, we all take the first step together. We hope you enjoy playing as much as we do making it. See you tonight!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I cried a single, manly tear.
  • SeaDSeaD Join Date: 2005-05-28 Member: 52664Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Hello I bought the special version of NS2 for some time, but now when I try to play the alpha steam is giving a speech error in which the alpha is only for those who bought before (pre-order), I wonder what I should do to this to be resolved.

    Thank you.

    <img src="http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1643/ns2error.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
  • MasterGMasterG gmfbst Join Date: 2003-08-24 Member: 20169Members, Squad Five Blue
    I have been looking forward to this moment every day since I purchased the SE! Very excited.
  • RobobRobob Join Date: 2003-04-26 Member: 15872Members
    My copy just updated on steam, and now says "initialization error" NS2 Is only available to people who pre-ordered the special edition, in the mean time you can still use the tools. I do not understand because I did get the special edition :P
    Its prob just the servers overloaded but hopefully I'll see you guys tonight in game!
  • JAmazonJAmazon Join Date: 2009-02-21 Member: 66503Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1784783:date=Jul 27 2010, 02:44 AM:name=SeaD)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SeaD @ Jul 27 2010, 02:44 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1784783"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->LOL!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    In the immortal words of KFDM...

    "Read the blog post."
  • ChyronnChyronn Join Date: 2005-03-10 Member: 44636Members
    I'd just like to congratulate the team on a job well done leading up to the live alpha. see you all there on the frontlines.
  • NoobofthenightNoobofthenight Join Date: 2005-03-06 Member: 43837Members
    Downloading as too as well now :)

    Glad to see this is finally being released, even in alpha form.

    I'll do my best to provide feedback, very excited!
  • NachtNacht Join Date: 2010-07-24 Member: 72757Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1784787:date=Jul 26 2010, 09:45 PM:name=Robob)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Robob @ Jul 26 2010, 09:45 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1784787"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->My copy just updated on steam, and now says "initialization error" NS2 Is only available to people who pre-ordered the special edition, in the mean time you can still use the tools. I do not understand because I did get the special edition :P
    Its prob just the servers overloaded but hopefully I'll see you guys tonight in game!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Try reading the blog posts.
  • scorpydudescorpydude Join Date: 2005-03-05 Member: 43603Members
    edited July 2010
    - Day off work on annual leave - done
    - Food / Drink ready - done
    - Updated steam avatar to NS2 avatar - done
    - Spread the word around Australian gaming community

    Bring it onnn!!!

    Thanks to the unknown worlds team, this is a great milestone and I think you for allowing us to be part of your Alpha. I know it must be hard to release work that isn't finished when so many people are ready to use any flaw as a reason to attack you.

    I love being a part of a games evolution and watching it slowly get better over time. You gave me so many great hundreds/thousands of hours with NS1 (before combat mode started taking over all servers - sigh) and I thank you for that with my pre-order.
  • minibananaminibanana Join Date: 2009-09-03 Member: 68682Members
    Its the FINAL COUNTDOWN

    <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt_ro2aerQg" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt_ro2aerQg</a>
  • RobobRobob Join Date: 2003-04-26 Member: 15872Members
    Ah i see another key, I just entered the one i got emailed from the pre-order again. My bad :P
  • Fatty_McCowFatty_McCow Join Date: 2010-07-26 Member: 72977Members
    Im coming back from NS1, when babblers from the vents were around. Gorge rushes were glorious. Heavy trains were still the style.

    So happy to see this game back in action. See you guys in there.

    Esco/Fatty_McCow
  • JaynerdJaynerd Join Date: 2008-06-26 Member: 64504Members
    These are great days!

    I can't wait to get messy!
  • Lefty_GunsLefty_Guns Join Date: 2005-02-27 Member: 42683Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Supporter
    Awesome! Looking forward to playing and hopefully helping to make it an amazing game!
  • ChurchChurch Meatshield grunt-fodder // Has pre-ordered NS2 Join Date: 2002-12-31 Member: 11646Members, Constellation
    I am very upset. My father needs me to go pick him up...and I have to leave AT EXACTLY SIX PM PDT! I WON'T BE ABLE TOPLAY UNTIL LIKE 9 OR 10 PDT!!!!

    RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE
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