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spellman23spellman23 NS1 Theorycraft Expert Join Date: 2007-05-17 Member: 60920Members
in NS2 General Discussion
<div class="IPBDescription">random NS discussion</div>It wasn't on the agenda, but they have a little stint talking about the olden days of NS around 7-12 minutes. Stuff like how rare an onos was and the dynamics of a tough rush to end game. Unfortunately, the end game becomes one-sided once Heavy armor or an Onos pops. But, these guys seemed to like the dynamics of a singular awesome ultimate tech that basically won the game.

Ironically, I started playing NS circa 3.0, so this dynamic was gone by the time I started.

Thoughts? Plans for NS2 balancing?

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  • locallyunscenelocallyunscene Feeder of Trolls Join Date: 2002-12-25 Member: 11528Members, Constellation
    I don't really like "ultimate tech" style of gameplay. The RTS element is important, but as long as a team can out tech another with incremental upgrades an Ultimatum tech seems unnecessary. I'd rather the goal stay focused on killing the hive and not getting the uber-mech.
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  • ChromeAngelChromeAngel Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 14Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    edited February 2009
    I remember beta games that lasted 4 hours (for a single round) and other betas versions where the marines has nukes. In one case you need uber weapons to break the tie in the other you've gone too uber.
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