Darkness

Wisp

I know this game is striving for immersion, so how dark will some areas of the maps get? Will there ever be areas of pitch blackness? I think areas such as those used in moderation can add a lot a level/map. However, I'm not a fan of maps where there are large expanses of dark or hard to see areas. It can really detract the gameplay.

Max

<!--quoteo(post=1672157:date=Mar 4 2008, 07:59 PM:name=Wisp)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Wisp @ Mar 4 2008, 07:59 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1672157"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I know this game is striving for immersion, so how dark will some areas of the maps get? Will there ever be areas of pitch blackness?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No, it won't be that dark. Our goal is that you can play the game during the day when you should be outside exercising.

darktimes

but i hope its darker as NS1

it should not like ep1 zombie capter but nearly on it

that a flashlight have his use
and the hivesight/alien normal sight can recive a boost

<a href="http://www.infinitumresearch.com/images/man_aura.jpg" target="_blank">"auro view"</a>
but plz not white

also the "aura" should whitout sof looks blue or a other colour whit big differences to the walls/other things
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also health status report

<b>only whit scent of fear</b>


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that the alien know which target is hurt ( make ambushes easyer. "hey fade, attack the orange guy, we take the red" )

locallyunscene

<!--quoteo(post=1672161:date=Mar 5 2008, 12:00 AM:name=Max)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Max @ Mar 5 2008, 12:00 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1672161"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->No, it won't be that dark. Our goal is that you can play the game during the day when you should be outside exercising.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ha! Yeah, I think you'll reach that goal.
<!--quoteo(post=1672189:date=Mar 5 2008, 10:10 AM:name=darktimes)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darktimes @ Mar 5 2008, 10:10 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1672189"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->but i hope its darker as NS1

it should not like ep1 zombie capter but nearly on it

that a flashlight have his use
and the hivesight/alien normal sight can recive a boost

<a href="http://www.hidden-source.com/media/ingame/617aura.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.hidden-source.com/media/ingame/617aura.jpg</a>
but plz not white
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also health status report

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<!--coloro:#FF8C00--><span style="color:#FF8C00"><!--/coloro-->orange<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> ( 70% - 40% )
<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->red<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> ( 40% - 0% )

that the alien know which target is hurt ( make ambushes easyer. "hey fade, attack the orange guy, we take the red" )

maybe only whit scent of fear<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Changing the alien advanced hivesight so it doesn't obscure health is definitely something I support. I like the color coding for that purpose. Knowing how hurt marines are through SoF would be good. It probably shouldn't be the default though as it's pretty powerful information.

darktimes

yeah this is the reason why i say

"maybe only whit scent of fear"

but i want to see that the marines arent only "white ghost like" like in ns1
maybe you can only see them ..ehmm.. blue or a other colour whitout sof

i ubdate the post above

Radix

Darkness is a balance mechanic in addition to adding cool points. With that said, I think it can be fun in the right situaitons.

darktimes

jes

i imiginate that all rooms/corridors who are nearer to the hive positions darker is

all corridors by the marine spawn are lighted

the DI/nanobots darkener or light up the corridors

Radix

Nanite lights would be wicked cool.

Harimau

Nanite lights?

And what might they be?

Seems like if you did create it, it would simply be a waste of nanites. They can't come that cheaply...

Domining

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You are a balance mechanic.

darktimes

?? how can radix become a balance mechanic ??

tell me? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />

plz stop posting spam and sort of that ****

johnny truant

Excellent. I love the dark areas but sometimes makes it well annoying when i'm playing during the day and keep dying because I can't see anything <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />

darktimes

then close the window <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />

locallyunscene

<!--quoteo(post=1672707:date=Mar 9 2008, 12:13 PM:name=darktimes)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darktimes @ Mar 9 2008, 12:13 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1672707"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->?? how can radix become a balance mechanic ??

tell me?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's a childish joke that's being used ironically. It's sort of like saying 'yo mama' but in an intentionally lame way. In short, it's a throw away post that should be ignored and probably sums up his opinion of this topic.

darktimes

i was ironic too <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />
have edit the post that its now clearer to understand

ehm let us forgott that, ok?

Fraxinus

I personally like the dark areas, useful for skulking and when i'm a marine it adds to the "oh crap skulks!" factor when we don't have motion tracking. I still jump sometimes when I'm not expecting an ambush. Health info with sensory chamber would be good as well. Personally though I like the white alien flashlight.

Khaze

I have the opposite concept of darkness. It can ADD to the gameplay, and provide a dimension to the gameflow which is missing from many other games.

I guess I don't have to tell you I love games like AvP2 and Doom 3.

Harimau

Does NS really use darkness as a game mechanic though?
I guess it sorta does.. Alien: darkness is your friend, Marine: darkness if your enemy
Sorta. gamma-hacking doesn't help.

games that use darkness as an actual game mechanic are, eg. splinter cell or other stealth games. can't really think of anything more atm.

darktimes

ns2, hidden source, ehm.... pvk2 booty tag <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />

there arent that many games that use darkness
becouse its useless in this typical first person shooter

but ns2 isnt a typical FPS
skulks and all other aliens have a bonus in dark areas
marines should stay in light