New Onos footage released

FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds EntertainmentSan Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
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<div class="IPBDescription">Posted on IGN</div><a href="http://pc.ign.com/articles/100/1001060p1.html" target="_blank">This</a> was just posted. Please discuss. :)
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  • noncomposmentisnoncomposmentis Join Date: 2004-11-13 Member: 32773Members
    \o/
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  • FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds Entertainment San Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
    Oh and before anyone asks - Jason is not correct about there being no alien commander, they do have one in NS2.
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  • xposed-xposed- Join Date: 2007-09-23 Member: 62412Members, Constellation
    Very, very cool.

    Overall, though, I am disappointed with the amount of footage that is being released (although I do not mean to imply I disagree with your development style). Bring on gameplay footage! :p
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  • TekoppenTekoppen Join Date: 2008-02-05 Member: 63584Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
    I'm supprised by the real look of the Onos.

    If it's a good or bad, I havn't desided yet. =)
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  • DawormDaworm Join Date: 2009-06-22 Member: 67900Members
    WOW!

    Sweet animation there! Looking forward to more similar content! :)
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  • Commie SpyCommie Spy Join Date: 2009-07-02 Member: 68008Members
    edited July 2009
    WOW.

    I stopped playing video games entirely.... but now I have to start again.

    <3

    [edit]

    wtf happened to devour? - really? I trust you assies and all but devour was so key
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  • DawormDaworm Join Date: 2009-06-22 Member: 67900Members
    edited July 2009
    My only thought on the design of it, is that all the armor appears to be set on the forward facing parts... however when an Onos charges past someone, the flanks / rear are exposed where there's no apparent "armor" perhaps some minor plating could be applied along the sides as well?

    EDIT:
    Unless of course shooting from the front will be less effective due to the additional armor there.
    Would be pointless if the onos takes same amount of damage front-on as it does from side or rear, means the texturing is nothing other than looks and offers no gameplay advantage...
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  • TekoppenTekoppen Join Date: 2008-02-05 Member: 63584Members, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Shadow, Subnautica Playtester
    The Onos reminds my of a gorilla xD
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  • xposed-xposed- Join Date: 2007-09-23 Member: 62412Members, Constellation
    edited July 2009
    There is a reason for that, give the IGN article a proper read :)

    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Bone Shield makes blades come out of the Onos' head, so when crouched down it protects the rest of his body from frontal attack<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    They definitely seem to be orienting the Onos towards it being vulnerable and weaker from behind.
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  • slayer20slayer20 Killed a man once. Join Date: 2007-12-13 Member: 63157Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1715395:date=Jul 3 2009, 02:05 AM:name=Tekoppen)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tekoppen @ Jul 3 2009, 02:05 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715395"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The Onos reminds my of a gorilla xD<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    That's what I thought. It's like a mix of a rhino and gorilla, which is pretty awesome imo.

    Can't wait to see more!

    Female Marine please.
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  • WispWisp Join Date: 2007-12-18 Member: 63211Members, Reinforced - Diamond
    The footage is great.

    But...that IGN article looks like it was written by an 8th grader and for 8th graders. The author apparently felt compelled to explain what asymmetrical meant and the definition of an RTS.
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  • WhiteZeroWhiteZero That Guy Join Date: 2004-06-24 Member: 29511Members, Constellation
    edited July 2009
    I agree with the above: Has the Onos gone from a quadruped, rhino like creature to something more like a biped that uses it's forearms for movement as well (e.g. a gorilla)? Very odd, I must say... but looked good, I suppose. Just not what I was expecting.

    Anyway, I hope this is the first of a long string of quick videos (with quick releases) displaying the alien classes and marine models.
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  • DawormDaworm Join Date: 2009-06-22 Member: 67900Members
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->even flight them around.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Do they mean flight as in throwing them around?
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  • WhiteZeroWhiteZero That Guy Join Date: 2004-06-24 Member: 29511Members, Constellation
    edited July 2009
    <!--quoteo(post=1715400:date=Jul 2 2009, 10:42 PM:name=Daworm)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Daworm @ Jul 2 2009, 10:42 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715400"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Do they mean flight as in throwing them around?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think he should have said "toss" or "throw" them around... not "flight" them around. Obviously IGN doesn't want to assign a more competent writer to cover NS2... or maybe their all like that? :(
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  • PolskaPolska Join Date: 2002-12-14 Member: 10782Members
    I think I need a cigarette after watching that.
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  • DawormDaworm Join Date: 2009-06-22 Member: 67900Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1715401:date=Jul 3 2009, 12:16 PM:name=WhiteZero)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (WhiteZero @ Jul 3 2009, 12:16 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715401"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think he sould have said "toss" or "throw" them around... not "flight" them around. Obviously IGN doesn't want to assign a more competent writer to cover NS2... or maybe their all like that? :(<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Maybe "fling" ?
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  • aeroripperaeroripper Join Date: 2005-02-25 Member: 42471NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    That's a nice model, I like the 'bone shield' idea.
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  • NarcilNarcil Join Date: 2005-02-16 Member: 41426Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1715388:date=Jul 3 2009, 11:50 AM:name=Flayra)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Flayra @ Jul 3 2009, 11:50 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715388"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Oh and before anyone asks - Jason is not correct about there being no alien commander, they do have one in NS2.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    Shouldnt this get corrected in the article before more misinformation is spread. I'm sure they would be greatful to make the correction as it makes them look like they didnt even research the article.

    There is already so much misinformation out there about this game being built on a modified source engine.
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  • XainXain Join Date: 2007-09-13 Member: 62281Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1715393:date=Jul 3 2009, 02:01 AM:name=Commie Spy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Commie Spy @ Jul 3 2009, 02:01 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715393"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->WOW.

    I stopped playing video games entirely.... but now I have to start again.

    <3

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    wtf happened to devour? - really? I trust you assies and all but devour was so key<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Your forgetting. Each of the abilities have an alternate fire as well, so Gore could also be Devour as well.
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  • ctdctd Join Date: 2009-06-01 Member: 67611Members
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The game itself will be available on the PC around the end of the year or the beginning of next.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Care to clarify anyone at UWE? :P I am a big fan of "when it is ready it is ready" development however I was pumped for an October/November ns2.

    Also I like the idea of epic front armour for the Onos and no side/rear armour. Reminded me of using RPG's in Company of Heroes to take down tanks from the rear because there was no point shooting a tanks frontal armour. Could make for some awesome strategies from both sides... Rush the marine base with the onos used as a meat shield for a skulk army. Or marines use a newb as bait and flank an onos when he takes the bait :P

    Looks good, love how the armour is clearly defined.
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  • DawormDaworm Join Date: 2009-06-22 Member: 67900Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1715409:date=Jul 3 2009, 01:15 PM:name=ctd)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ctd @ Jul 3 2009, 01:15 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715409"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Care to clarify anyone at UWE? :P I am a big fan of "when it is ready it is ready" development however I was pumped for an October/November ns2.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Considering they got the "no alien hive commander" wrong and a wording error about gore "flight them around"?

    They are most likely tacking that on when they heard/read about release being later this year.
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  • Mr. EpicMr. Epic Join Date: 2003-08-01 Member: 18660Members, Constellation
    edited July 2009
    hes pretty cool but he looks and moves a lot like a giant gorilla with a rhino head LOL

    edit- I noticed others mentioned this too- its not a bad thing, its just something to get used to.

    edit2- And Flayra, if this: <a href="http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/904386/natural-selection-2/images/natural-selection-2-20090702045844657.html?page=mediaFull" target="_blank">http://pc.ign.com/dor/objects/904386/natur...?page=mediaFull</a> is in-game, the eye on it looks a little funky, perhaps a little shinier or something so it looks closer to the artwork?

    edit3- boneshield is genius, thats an awesome mechanic with visuals that make sense too!!
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  • NeoSniperNeoSniper Join Date: 2005-06-02 Member: 52976Members
    Thanks for the video?

    I also thought of the Gorilla-Rhino mix thing. And I like it.

    I enjoyed the video although it was over before I could... err. So yeah kind of short. I hope that means that the others will come more often.

    The article needed a bit of fact checking.

    "centerpiece of the alien team" - Jason Ocampo

    Odd comments does that mean we will be seeing an Onos more often in NS2 than in NS1? Or what that just another weird comment among many in that article?

    "Bone Shield" eh? Cool! Sounds like a very teamwork oriented ability although it raises so many questions.

    - does this refer to the 6 bony blades we already see on the Onos?
    - and will this be a active or passive ability? (Meaning will have to press a button to activate the ability along with its animation?)
    - Standard on every Onos? or researched? or requires a certain number of hives?
    - Multiple Onos models? (with and without Bone Shield)

    Really looking forward to seeing the other alien and the marine models.
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  • ItalianmagicItalianmagic Join Date: 2008-12-13 Member: 65755Members
    Geez! look at the 'biceps' on that beast. i'm jealous.

    :D!

    I'm really happy with the new design.
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  • DawormDaworm Join Date: 2009-06-22 Member: 67900Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1715412:date=Jul 3 2009, 01:34 PM:name=NeoSniper)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NeoSniper @ Jul 3 2009, 01:34 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715412"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I enjoyed the video although it was over before I could... err. So yeah kind of short. I hope that means that the others will come more often.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    *chuckle*

    <!--quoteo(post=0:date=:name=NeoSniper)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NeoSniper)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The article needed a bit of fact checking.

    "centerpiece of the alien team" - Jason Ocampo


    Odd comments does that mean we will be seeing an Onos more often in NS2 than in NS1? Or what that just another weird comment among many in that article?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Agreed - too many "assumption" comments almost.
    <!--quoteo(post=0:date=:name=NeoSniper)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NeoSniper)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->"Bone Shield" eh? Cool! Sounds like a very teamwork oriented ability although it raises so many questions.

    - does this refer to the 6 bony blades we already see on the Onos?
    - and will this be a active or passive ability? (Meaning will have to press a button to activate the ability along with its animation?)
    - Standard on every Onos? or researched? or requires a certain number of hives?
    - Multiple Onos models? (with and without Bone Shield)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I'm thinking it's standard on the Onos, just the effectiveness and "use" of it is upgraded.

    Take a look at <a href="http://ns2-fr.com/images/random/950/8722492.jpg" target="_blank">this image</a> for alien commander concept. Possibly different "races" have different abilites. IE: tougher front plating / ability to use the Bone Shield.

    <!--quoteo(post=0:date=:name=NeoSniper)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NeoSniper)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Really looking forward to seeing the other alien and the marine models.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    +1 for that!
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  • pSyk0mAnpSyk0mAn Nerdish by Nature Germany Join Date: 2003-08-07 Member: 19166Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Silver, NS2 Community Developer
    <!--quoteo(post=1715395:date=Jul 3 2009, 04:05 AM:name=Tekoppen)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tekoppen @ Jul 3 2009, 04:05 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1715395"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The Onos reminds my of a gorilla xD<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Thought the same thing, looks great though.
    Let's hope the gorilla style brings some agility to the onos.
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  • DawormDaworm Join Date: 2009-06-22 Member: 67900Members
    Gorilla's can climb ladders.

    So onos can... oh wait nvm >.<
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  • CrispixCrispix Join Date: 2007-01-10 Member: 59543Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Gold, Reinforced - Diamond, Reinforced - Shadow
    Loving it! Keep it up guys!
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  • whocareswcwhocareswc Join Date: 2007-07-31 Member: 61735Members
    Awesome.. MORE!@!!
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  • efektzefektz Join Date: 2003-11-28 Member: 23665Members, Constellation
    im trying to understand why the onos has armor on it....
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