Natural Selection 2 News Update - Build 233 is now live on Steam!

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Burdock

Yay less buggzz

gio

Second. Also, yhey.

Disconnect

Where are the patch notes usually found?

BentRing

<a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/</a>

Guspaz

<a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/</a>

Disconnect

Cheers! (I never visit the front page because I'm an idiot)

Wheeee

"Fixed bug where collision detection would fail on bodies which had extreme off-axis scaling applied to them (affected Harvester flinch animation)"

does this mean that flinch animations no longer eat bullets?

if so, huzzah!

SjN

Where is the gorge tunnel? :(

NeoRussia

No medpack drop fix :(

I guess medpacks colliding with marines and laggy crosshair while trying to drop on one is a feature? :/

Techercizer

Great to see some of these fixes. Excited to see this new vertex weld cleanup tool pan out!

KuddlyKalli

<!--coloro:#FFC0CB--><span style="color:#FFC0CB"><!--/coloro-->Yes, flinch animations should no longer affect hit registration. There are still some hitreg issues to fix, but we've made progress. And it's so satisfying gunning down a harvester without having to aim at the base of it. :)<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

Machinaster

Can we get weapon quick switch already? It was asked about almost every Q&A before release, and I remember it being said it would be easy to implement.

Volcano

The Command Structure health will no longer be displayed for enemy structures when they spawn in a nearby room.
Fixed bug causing the Fade to "teleport" to the ground while Blinking into walls and the ceiling.
about time

NeoRussia

<!--quoteo(post=2043224:date=Dec 10 2012, 08:27 PM:name=Machinaster)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Machinaster @ Dec 10 2012, 08:27 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043224"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Can we get weapon quick switch already? It was asked about almost every Q&A before release, and I remember it being said it would be easy to implement.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

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Max

<!--quoteo(post=2043224:date=Dec 10 2012, 05:27 PM:name=Machinaster)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Machinaster @ Dec 10 2012, 05:27 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043224"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Can we get weapon quick switch already? It was asked about almost every Q&A before release, and I remember it being said it would be easy to implement.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Currently there is a limitation which is preventing us from adding an additional key, but we're planning on fixing that for our first "big" update which is coming next year.

Techercizer

<!--quoteo(post=2043229:date=Dec 10 2012, 06:32 PM:name=Max)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Max @ Dec 10 2012, 06:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043229"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Currently there is a limitation which is preventing us from adding an additional key, but we're planning on fixing that for our first "big" update which is coming next year.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
A WHOLE ####### YEAR!? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SA-

*looks at calender*

Cool, cool...

NeoRussia

<!--quoteo(post=2043231:date=Dec 10 2012, 08:33 PM:name=Techercizer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Techercizer @ Dec 10 2012, 08:33 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043231"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->A WHOLE ####### YEAR!? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SA-

*looks at calender*

Cool, cool...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

ALERT LIFTED, ALL PERSONNEL STAND DOWN

Doppy

<!--quoteo(post=2043229:date=Dec 10 2012, 04:32 PM:name=Max)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Max @ Dec 10 2012, 04:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043229"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Currently there is a limitation which is preventing us from adding an additional key, <b>but we're planning on fixing that for our first "big" update which is coming next year.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Good to hear! I noticed none of the suggested features/fixes from the Google Moderator thread made it in this build. Now we know why. I can't wait!

<!--sizeo:1--><span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->(P.S. Don't forget about making Bile Bomb easier to see in Alien Vision)<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

Kouji_San

<!--quoteo(post=2043236:date=Dec 11 2012, 12:37 AM:name=NeoRussia)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NeoRussia @ Dec 11 2012, 12:37 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043236"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->ALERT LIFTED, ALL PERSONNEL STAND DOWN<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Good catch!

*puts the flamethrower back in the shed*

CrushaK

No balance changes. Where is the mob with the pitchforks?

Omar - The Wire

<!--quoteo(post=2043229:date=Dec 10 2012, 05:32 PM:name=Max)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Max @ Dec 10 2012, 05:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043229"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Currently there is a limitation which is preventing us from adding an additional key, but we're planning on fixing that for our first "big" update which is coming next year.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Is there any chance we can pry a touch more information out of you on that? Will there be more flexible key mapping, binds to mousewheel and such?

MurphyIdiot

<!--quoteo(post=2043237:date=Dec 10 2012, 04:38 PM:name=Doppy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Doppy @ Dec 10 2012, 04:38 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043237"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Good to hear! I noticed none of the suggested features/fixes from the Google Moderator thread made it in this build. Now we know why. I can't wait!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

We did address a few suggestions from Google Moderator:

"Make the camouflage icon not black, I can never tell if it's researched or not."

"Don't display hive/CC health upon entering rooms/proximity when growing/constructing. At least require a direct visual first. Very important for Shade builds. I've found a few hives because of the progress bar despite the hive/cysts being shaded."

"The ability to see the name of the teammate you are spectating while dead."

"Add a checkbox to the server browser that allows you to filter out passworded servers."

It is a very useful tool for us, please keep posting suggestions :)

<!--quoteo(post=2043243:date=Dec 10 2012, 04:41 PM:name=Omar - The Wire)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Omar - The Wire @ Dec 10 2012, 04:41 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043243"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Is there any chance we can pry a touch more information out of you on that? Will there be more flexible key mapping, binds to mousewheel and such?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

It will be more on the Lua side of things so will be much more configurable.

NSDigi

<!--coloro:#2E8B57--><span style="color:#2E8B57"><!--/coloro-->So who else has noticed that performance is worse after the "optimizations" ...<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--quoteo(post=2043241:date=Dec 10 2012, 06:40 PM:name=CrushaK)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CrushaK @ Dec 10 2012, 06:40 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043241"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->No balance changes ...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--coloro:#2E8B57--><span style="color:#2E8B57"><!--/coloro-->There are much more time worthy changes that need to be done than this crap.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

Volcano

<!--quoteo(post=2043241:date=Dec 11 2012, 11:10 AM:name=CrushaK)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CrushaK @ Dec 11 2012, 11:10 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043241"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->No balance changes. Where is the mob with the pitchforks?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8v40tH1Sp1r9asvpo1_400.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Gliss

+ flinch animations fixed, love this
+ medpacks fixed? tested it in a server and it seemed OK, I'd like to hear from a comm perspective on this
+ great news about the "big" update fixing these small annoyances, thanks
+ 3rd person spec names $
+ performance seems slightly better in some areas for me

- I still managed to crash while alt tabbing, but it was the "engine is in an unrecoverable state" one, so it looks like one of the alt tab bugs was fixed
- perma atmospherics on? everything seems misty / foggy or something

Soulfighter

<!--quoteo(post=2043250:date=Dec 11 2012, 01:52 AM:name=MurphyIdiot)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MurphyIdiot @ Dec 11 2012, 01:52 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043250"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We did address a few suggestions from Google Moderator:

"Make the camouflage icon not black, I can never tell if it's researched or not."<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

That's not in the patch note :(

but it's in game for sure and it looks great :D

ma$$a$$ter

I know you guys are prob busy doing crap - what ever it is your doing..

but It would be really cool if you kept the same level of communication you did prior to release. At least maybe once a week give us a update on whats been talked about, or been done that week... Something- throw us a bone...

Even if its rather UN-interesting, at least let us hear from you.

Doppy

<!--quoteo(post=2043250:date=Dec 10 2012, 04:52 PM:name=MurphyIdiot)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MurphyIdiot @ Dec 10 2012, 04:52 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043250"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We did address a few suggestions from Google Moderator:

"Make the camouflage icon not black, I can never tell if it's researched or not."

"Don't display hive/CC health upon entering rooms/proximity when growing/constructing. At least require a direct visual first. Very important for Shade builds. I've found a few hives because of the progress bar despite the hive/cysts being shaded."

"The ability to see the name of the teammate you are spectating while dead."

"Add a checkbox to the server browser that allows you to filter out passworded servers."

It is a very useful tool for us, please keep posting suggestions :)



It will be more on the Lua side of things so will be much more configurable.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Aah, I didn't see the Camouflage change in the patch notes. I'm happy to see it was implemented. :)

KuddlyKalli

<!--quoteo(post=2043268:date=Dec 11 2012, 11:19 AM:name=ma$$a$$ter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ma$$a$$ter @ Dec 11 2012, 11:19 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043268"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I know you guys are prob busy doing crap - what ever it is your doing..

but It would be really cool if you kept the same level of communication you did prior to release. At least maybe once a week give us a update on whats been talked about, or been done that week... Something- throw us a bone...

Even if its rather UN-interesting, at least let us hear from you.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--coloro:#FFC0CB--><span style="color:#FFC0CB"><!--/coloro-->They still do the weekly live Q&A on twitch.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

Volcano

<!--quoteo(post=2043268:date=Dec 11 2012, 11:49 AM:name=ma$$a$$ter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ma$$a$$ter @ Dec 11 2012, 11:49 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=2043268"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I know you guys are prob busy doing crap - what ever it is your doing..

but It would be really cool if you kept the same level of communication you did prior to release. At least maybe once a week give us a update on whats been talked about, or been done that week... Something- throw us a bone...

Even if its rather UN-interesting, at least let us hear from you.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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