<div class="IPBDescription">On the news page, 4/1/04 ?</div> What's this "there is also one big new system that XP-Cagey, Joev, and myself are working on ... will transform how NS is played. "
I think they're adding a new side, the AlienCows, to fend off....their pastures...?
Anyways rumour has it its something to do with Marine V Marine /Alien V Alien, but no one really knows.... <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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See: <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=67346' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...showtopic=67346</a> For much speculation!
Nah I actually infiltrated the NS headquaters and I know what its all about.
The next big thing for NS is 'Natural Mating Selection'
Bassically, you put down your guns and instead display mating rituals for the opposite species.
The Aliens will have a multitute of upgrades; pheromones, unique noises and colouful flashing mating displays.
The Marines will have to woo the Aliens with a number of different ways;
Wrestling other marines to prove their strength, drinking contests and who can sing the best on karaoke.
Once a parter has been found the mating will commence and new alien/hybrid species will be formed. The aim of the game is to see who can create the greatest variety of offspring in a given time.
wow, at the time of this post, HAMEBONE is reading this fourm. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo--> cool!
on thease fourms actually! <!--emo&::asrifle::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/asrifle.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='asrifle.gif' /><!--endemo--> DR. D
<!--QuoteBegin-Loke The Sleek Peruvian+Apr 9 2004, 12:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Loke The Sleek Peruvian @ Apr 9 2004, 12:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just wait for it to be released. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> But speculation is fun.
it may be MvM, cause ive heard from a few people it will soon be official in the next build <co_silly> and that map was rine vs rine <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif' /><!--endemo-->
come on, you know you want them <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Diablus+Apr 9 2004, 04:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Diablus @ Apr 9 2004, 04:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> it may be MvM, cause ive heard from a few people it will soon be official in the next build <co_silly> and that map was rine vs rine <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> The Mapping forum has some MvM maps. Go there to check them out.
a_civilianLikes seeing numbersJoin Date: 2003-01-08Member: 12041Members, NS1 Playtester, Playtest Lead
<!--QuoteBegin-FCC+Apr 9 2004, 09:49 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (FCC @ Apr 9 2004, 09:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Enlighten me, what is NS Combat Hambone mode? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> If I remember correctly, there were two settings for Hambone Mode. One would cause players to lose all upgrades upon death (but not experience points, so they could re-upgrade). The other was also referred to as Ironman Mode, and would cause players to lose all experience and upgrades upon death.
Unfortunatly, Flayra doesn't really talk to the veterans and hasn't shown up in #nspt, #naturalselection, or these forums in quite some time to my knowledge.
<b>Confused Newbie</b> has toughness equal to half the number of <b>Basic Marines</b> in play, rounded up. If confused newbie is equipped with <b>Welding Torch</b>, <b>Mine Pack</b>, <b>Shotgun</b>, <b>Heavy Machine Gun</b>, or <b>Grenade Launcher</b>, <b>Confused Newbie</b> is immediately destroyed, as he will run off to die with the equipment. If <b>Onos</b> or <b>Fade</b> are deployed while <b>Confused Newbie</b> is in play, discard <b>Confused Newbie</b>.
<i>"Hay guyz! Were 2 buy teh gunz?!!?"- Last transmission recieved, Pvt. SupaSaiyanNeo</i>
<!--QuoteBegin-a civilian+Apr 9 2004, 08:59 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (a civilian @ Apr 9 2004, 08:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-FCC+Apr 9 2004, 09:49 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (FCC @ Apr 9 2004, 09:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Enlighten me, what is NS Combat Hambone mode? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> If I remember correctly, there were two settings for Hambone Mode. One would cause players to lose all upgrades upon death (but not experience points, so they could re-upgrade). The other was also referred to as Ironman Mode, and would cause players to lose all experience and upgrades upon death. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Ironman was in before Hambone mode was.
<!--QuoteBegin-a civilian+Apr 9 2004, 09:59 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (a civilian @ Apr 9 2004, 09:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-FCC+Apr 9 2004, 09:49 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (FCC @ Apr 9 2004, 09:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Enlighten me, what is NS Combat Hambone mode? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> If I remember correctly, there were two settings for Hambone Mode. One would cause players to lose all upgrades upon death (but not experience points, so they could re-upgrade). The other was also referred to as Ironman Mode, and would cause players to lose all experience and upgrades upon death. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> You actually got the name for IronMan mode right.
But it's exactly like CS, once you are dead, you stay dead.
<!--QuoteBegin-Duck_King+Apr 9 2004, 11:38 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Duck_King @ Apr 9 2004, 11:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Clearly the next big system is the Natural Selection Collectable Card Game.
<b>Confused Newbie</b> has toughness equal to half the number of <b>Basic Marines</b> in play, rounded up. If confused newbie is equipped with <b>Welding Torch</b>, <b>Mine Pack</b>, <b>Shotgun</b>, <b>Heavy Machine Gun</b>, or <b>Grenade Launcher</b>, <b>Confused Newbie</b> is immediately destroyed, as he will run off to die with the equipment. If <b>Onos</b> or <b>Fade</b> are deployed while <b>Confused Newbie</b> is in play, discard <b>Confused Newbie</b>.
<i>"Hay guyz! Were 2 buy teh gunz?!!?"- Last transmission recieved, Pvt. SupaSaiyanNeo</i> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Oh god that made me laugh.
<!--QuoteBegin-Duck_King+Apr 10 2004, 06:38 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Duck_King @ Apr 10 2004, 06:38 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Clearly the next big system is the Natural Selection Collectable Card Game.
<b>Confused Newbie</b> has toughness equal to half the number of <b>Basic Marines</b> in play, rounded up. If confused newbie is equipped with <b>Welding Torch</b>, <b>Mine Pack</b>, <b>Shotgun</b>, <b>Heavy Machine Gun</b>, or <b>Grenade Launcher</b>, <b>Confused Newbie</b> is immediately destroyed, as he will run off to die with the equipment. If <b>Onos</b> or <b>Fade</b> are deployed while <b>Confused Newbie</b> is in play, discard <b>Confused Newbie</b>.
<i>"Hay guyz! Were 2 buy teh gunz?!!?"- Last transmission recieved, Pvt. SupaSaiyanNeo</i> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> You need to get out more <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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I think they're adding a new side, the AlienCows, to fend off....their pastures...?
Anyways rumour has it its something to do with Marine V Marine /Alien V Alien, but no one really knows.... <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Sorry there's no April Fool's update today. To read the previous two years, click "archived news" at the bottom of this page, then search for "4/01". You'll be glad you did (?). Many e-mails were sent about those posts, from people who thought they they were for real...<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The next big thing for NS is 'Natural Mating Selection'
Bassically, you put down your guns and instead display mating rituals for the opposite species.
The Aliens will have a multitute of upgrades; pheromones, unique noises and colouful flashing mating displays.
The Marines will have to woo the Aliens with a number of different ways;
Wrestling other marines to prove their strength, drinking contests and who can sing the best on karaoke.
Once a parter has been found the mating will commence and new alien/hybrid species will be formed. The aim of the game is to see who can create the greatest variety of offspring in a given time.
<!--emo&::marine::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/marine.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='marine.gif' /><!--endemo--> 4 <!--emo&::onos::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tiny.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tiny.gif' /><!--endemo--> 4 EVA!
But speculation is fun.
hamebone?
hamebone? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
my sentiments exactly
come on, you know you want them <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->
The Mapping forum has some MvM maps. Go there to check them out.
If I remember correctly, there were two settings for Hambone Mode. One would cause players to lose all upgrades upon death (but not experience points, so they could re-upgrade). The other was also referred to as Ironman Mode, and would cause players to lose all experience and upgrades upon death.
<b>Summon: Confused Newbie</b>
<!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Resources to play: 1
Power: 1
Toughness:*
<b>Confused Newbie</b> has toughness equal to half the number of <b>Basic Marines</b> in play, rounded up. If confused newbie is equipped with <b>Welding Torch</b>, <b>Mine Pack</b>, <b>Shotgun</b>, <b>Heavy Machine Gun</b>, or <b>Grenade Launcher</b>, <b>Confused Newbie</b> is immediately destroyed, as he will run off to die with the equipment. If <b>Onos</b> or <b>Fade</b> are deployed while <b>Confused Newbie</b> is in play, discard <b>Confused Newbie</b>.
<i>"Hay guyz! Were 2 buy teh gunz?!!?"- Last transmission recieved, Pvt. SupaSaiyanNeo</i>
If I remember correctly, there were two settings for Hambone Mode. One would cause players to lose all upgrades upon death (but not experience points, so they could re-upgrade). The other was also referred to as Ironman Mode, and would cause players to lose all experience and upgrades upon death. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ironman was in before Hambone mode was.
If I remember correctly, there were two settings for Hambone Mode. One would cause players to lose all upgrades upon death (but not experience points, so they could re-upgrade). The other was also referred to as Ironman Mode, and would cause players to lose all experience and upgrades upon death. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
You actually got the name for IronMan mode right.
But it's exactly like CS, once you are dead, you stay dead.
<b>Summon: Confused Newbie</b>
<!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Resources to play: 1
Power: 1
Toughness:*
<b>Confused Newbie</b> has toughness equal to half the number of <b>Basic Marines</b> in play, rounded up. If confused newbie is equipped with <b>Welding Torch</b>, <b>Mine Pack</b>, <b>Shotgun</b>, <b>Heavy Machine Gun</b>, or <b>Grenade Launcher</b>, <b>Confused Newbie</b> is immediately destroyed, as he will run off to die with the equipment. If <b>Onos</b> or <b>Fade</b> are deployed while <b>Confused Newbie</b> is in play, discard <b>Confused Newbie</b>.
<i>"Hay guyz! Were 2 buy teh gunz?!!?"- Last transmission recieved, Pvt. SupaSaiyanNeo</i> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Oh god that made me laugh.
<b>Summon: Confused Newbie</b>
<!--emo&::nerdy::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/nerd.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='nerd.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Resources to play: 1
Power: 1
Toughness:*
<b>Confused Newbie</b> has toughness equal to half the number of <b>Basic Marines</b> in play, rounded up. If confused newbie is equipped with <b>Welding Torch</b>, <b>Mine Pack</b>, <b>Shotgun</b>, <b>Heavy Machine Gun</b>, or <b>Grenade Launcher</b>, <b>Confused Newbie</b> is immediately destroyed, as he will run off to die with the equipment. If <b>Onos</b> or <b>Fade</b> are deployed while <b>Confused Newbie</b> is in play, discard <b>Confused Newbie</b>.
<i>"Hay guyz! Were 2 buy teh gunz?!!?"- Last transmission recieved, Pvt. SupaSaiyanNeo</i> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
You need to get out more <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
doubt they would do that us...but...never know...*blinks*