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  • badebade Join Date: 2003-10-27 Member: 22040Members, Constellation
    They removed the railing and put in a ramp on one side of the ms, makeing a lot harder to turtle in base now! YES!
  • DarkwolfDarkwolf Join Date: 2003-11-21 Member: 23336Members
    does the mini-map look different to anyone in eclipse?? (im hoping thats near computer core) <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • ScyllaScylla Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18942Members
    Pretty nice to see that development is going on.

    I like the ammo feature alot so at least armoury humpers will be some kind of useful. They will hump their usual 250/30 and some extra knifes at the armoury and die (hopefully) next to me so i can pickup their ammo (249/30 and some extra knifes).

    Tnx for sharing the information Zunni
  • RaVeRaVe Join Date: 2003-06-20 Member: 17538Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-NolSinkler+Aug 23 2004, 11:44 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (NolSinkler @ Aug 23 2004, 11:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Hey Zunni, in the screenshots we get to see the MS in eclipse!!!! THATS SO COOL I JUST SAW A CHANGE THAT I WASNT SUPPOSED TO SEE <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> ! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    o_O
    If we aren't supposd to see it, then we shouldn't be given the new version of Eclipse no?

    On a side-note, I now see a box in Computer Core. Niiice. I can't remember if it was there in the first place though XD
  • KaliasKalias Superskulk Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 2560Members
    edited August 2004
    While it is nice to see regular updates once again I'm going to have to agree with Marine01, is there any particular reason these updates are not being posted on the main page? Or failing that, a shortened post with a link to the forum announcement.

    While we can see progress is being made here, from the outside everything still looks stale.

    Additionally: Is anything being done regarding the sentinel newsletter system?
    ( <a href='http://www.natural-selection.org/mailman/listinfo' target='_blank'>http://www.natural-selection.org/mailman/listinfo</a> - sentinel section )

    I've been registered to it for some time now, I have recieved two emails, one for account confirmation... and one automated reminder making reminding me I'm subscribed.

    It may be a good idea to include these news items on that as well.

    -edit- After scanning through your various posts I can see you currently lack access to the frontpage (and I assume the mailing lists), can we expect the above when access is finally available?

    I appreciate that you do not wish to post minor things on the front page, however the extreme lack of activity there looks rather bad, -something- needs to be added regularly, it doesn't have to be "of <b>extreme</b> importance", as long as it's not <i>too</i> trivial it can go there - you can't simply rely on release only posts, the time between releases is too long for that now.
  • taboofirestaboofires Join Date: 2002-11-24 Member: 9853Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Scylla+Aug 24 2004, 03:17 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Scylla @ Aug 24 2004, 03:17 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I like the ammo feature alot so at least armoury humpers will be some kind of useful. They will hump their usual 250/30 and some extra knifes at the armoury and die (hopefully) next to me so i can pickup their ammo (249/30 and some extra knifes). <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    No, carrying around max ammo will still make you a slow marine, which in turn usually makes a dead marine.

    Since the marines around you with the same guns will probably have about the same amount of ammo, this is unlikely to matter unless you do a little battlefield salvage.
  • Mad_ivansMad_ivans Join Date: 2004-08-24 Member: 30849Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Zunni+Aug 23 2004, 07:56 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Zunni @ Aug 23 2004, 07:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm hoping you guys are getting in the habit of checking the announcement conference...

    So this is my last "note" on this subject, next announcement release you are on your own !!!!

    New Announcement here: <a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=14&t=78531' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...ST&f=14&t=78531</a>

    Now with Screen Shots!

    Enjoy <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    -Zunni (PR, Natural Selection team) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Interesting however i would love to see the aliens kickback in action
  • ZunniZunni The best thing to happen to I&amp;S in a long while Join Date: 2002-11-26 Member: 10016Members
    <!--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-->Just one suggestion - how about posting this both on the front page and in the announcements section. I know the overall effect is the same, but it helps give casual visitors the impression that this game is as vibrant, growing and pwnage as it really is.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    As I stated in another thread, I will only be updating the main page if there is something I feel worthy of having the whole world know (for example the release date for B5), updates to the changelog will not be placed there.
  • ZunniZunni The best thing to happen to I&amp;S in a long while Join Date: 2002-11-26 Member: 10016Members
    <!--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-->Hey Zunni, in the screenshots we get to see the MS in eclipse!!!! THATS SO COOL I JUST SAW A CHANGE THAT I WASNT SUPPOSED TO SEE  <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> !<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I tend to appreciate attentive viewers, so don't think it was something you weren't supposed to see...
  • SaltzBadSaltzBad Join Date: 2004-02-23 Member: 26833Members
    edited August 2004
    Zunni cannot add things to the frontpage right now, and won't be able to anytime soon because the whole site should be changing soon. At least he said something to that effect on these very forums, <span style='color:white'>Be nice.</span>
  • ZunniZunni The best thing to happen to I&amp;S in a long while Join Date: 2002-11-26 Member: 10016Members
    <!--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-->While it is nice to see regular updates once again I'm going to have to agree with Marine01, is there any particular reason these updates are not being posted on the main page? Or failing that, a shortened post with a link to the forum announcement.
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    Why? So outside people can see that work is continuing on B5? People who care will either be checking their own fan site (which hopefully is getting the news from me) or coming to the forums. People who aren't part of the community won't understand the context in which these changes are occuring. Believe me, I've spent a large amount of time contemplating this, and I've decided to go this way.

    <!--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-->
    While we can see progress is being made here, from the outside everything still looks stale.
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    As I stated above, people vested in the community should be checking the forums.. That's why they are here.

    <!--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-->
    Additionally: Is anything being done regarding the sentinel newsletter system?
    ( <a href='http://www.natural-selection.org/mailman/listinfo' target='_blank'>http://www.natural-selection.org/mailman/listinfo</a> - sentinel section )

    I've been registered to it for some time now, I have recieved two emails, one for account confirmation... and one automated reminder making reminding me I'm subscribed.

    It may be a good idea to include these news items on that as well.

    -edit- After scanning through your various posts I can see you currently lack access to the frontpage (and I assume the mailing lists), can we expect the above when access is finally available?
    <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Part of my master plan.. You are correct, I don't have access as of yet. My eventual goal is a monthly newsletter that not only includes news items but community information as well (tournaments, new inititives etc)

    <!--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-->
    I appreciate that you do not wish to post minor things on the front page, however the extreme lack of activity there looks rather bad, -something- needs to be added regularly, it doesn't have to be "of <b>extreme</b> importance", as long as it's not <i>too</i> trivial it can go there - you can't simply rely on release only posts, the time between releases is too long for that now.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I appreciate your opinion, however I strongly disagree....

    On a side note, I suspect this is the last of the long delayed updates. And since there is community news going on all the time, that information will be shared.

    -Zunni (PR, Natural Selection team)
  • HypergripHypergrip Suspect Germany Join Date: 2002-11-23 Member: 9689Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Just to clarify this a bit:
    The weapon and the ammo that are dropped are "connected" in a way (for example if you drop them on a ledge the ammo will "hover" in the air if the weapon dropped on the ledge), however a player that already carries the weapon that lies in the floor will only pick up the ammo. When you pick up a weapon you will also pick up the ammo next to it.

    This feature played quite well during the last tests, because it allowed Marines to make "full" use of weapons dead comrades drop. This indirectly results in slightly less resources that the commander has to spend on ammo packs and new equipment for people that died beause they picked up an empty weapon.

    /Hyper
  • ClashenClashen Join Date: 2003-08-22 Member: 20087Members
    I like that the text is mirrored <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
    <a href='http://www.aptiris.com/~mwindle/aug23/image6.jpg' target='_blank'>http://www.aptiris.com/~mwindle/aug23/image6.jpg</a>

    And it looks like the ammo is included in the p_model since the ammo next to the LMG looks exactly the same on all pictures.
  • TastyTasty Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18988Members, Constellation
    edited August 2004
    Nice, but more bling-bling for the Marines? Can't we have something nice for the Aliens too? Maybe when a skulk gets killed it drops it's teeth and then a gorge can come by and pick them up and be able to bite spit, the gorge's model can even change to have huge skulk teeth, it would be almost as good as a big dog with bees in it's mouth... <-- Joke.


    Thanks for the update, it is nice to know what we have to look forward to.
  • SjNSjN Join Date: 2003-01-07 Member: 11983Members, Reinforced - Supporter
    <!--QuoteBegin-IBT+Aug 23 2004, 08:04 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (IBT @ Aug 23 2004, 08:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->
    in the last screeny whats that big box the jp'r is sitting on? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    TELEVISION!
  • ShockehShockeh If a packet drops on the web and nobody&#39;s near to see it... Join Date: 2002-11-19 Member: 9336NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    It's amazing really, the coders, modellers and skinners give their time to create something everyone has asked for for some time, and what's the first thing that comes back as a result? Complaints about more entities.

    Astounding. *wanders off shaking head*

    Guys, Zunni doesn't <b>have</b> to provide anything. He's making the effort to bring you news, so you know work is ongoing, so you feel there's a reason to play. Be nice to him! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    - Shockwave
  • AlkillerAlkiller Join Date: 2004-05-23 Member: 28847Members
    New ammo system... OMG IT'S THE BUS!!!!!111oneoneone

    J/K. Any of you derail the thread and I'll... I'll... I'll do something so bad I don't even know what it is yet!

    Yeah, Zunni is the news guy. He tells you what's happening. Don't complain to him if you don't like it.

    <!--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-->Don't shoot the messenger.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
  • CommunistWithAGunCommunistWithAGun Local Propaganda Guy Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15953Members
    Awesome, instead of addressing critical gameplay issues, we are adding cosmetic mish-mash,
  • napinapi Join Date: 2003-03-01 Member: 14172Members, Constellation
    maybe they're doing both? But it's pretty hard to show updates about bug fixes with a screenshot ...
  • ZunniZunni The best thing to happen to I&amp;S in a long while Join Date: 2002-11-26 Member: 10016Members
    <!--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-->maybe they're doing both? But it's pretty hard to show updates about bug fixes with a screenshot ...<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Cookie for you sir..
  • NolSinklerNolSinkler On the Clorf Join Date: 2004-02-15 Member: 26560Members, Constellation
    Hey Zunni, quick question: Do you think it will be just a few days, weeks, or months before b5 comes out? Not an exact release date, just how close is it? (very close, just a few days, pretty close, within the next week or so, close, within a month, we have what we need but we want lots more, a few months, etc.)

    Just wondering...if I will be able to play before school starts in 6 days now <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> .
  • AlignAlign Remain Calm Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5216Forum Moderators, Constellation
    Don't count on it, all signs point to "No".

    <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • eggmaceggmac Join Date: 2003-03-03 Member: 14246Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-CommunistWithAGun+Aug 24 2004, 07:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CommunistWithAGun @ Aug 24 2004, 07:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Awesome, instead of addressing critical gameplay issues, we are adding cosmetic mish-mash, <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    How can you say such a change is cosmetical? Picking up ammo packs in the battle will be critical for gameplay
  • kuperayekuperaye Join Date: 2003-03-14 Member: 14519Members, Constellation
    edited August 2004
    you only pick them up when you pick the weapon up... or that what it seems like



    edit it exactly what it seems like so you dont end up picking up empty shotguns but then again if you have a shotty whats the point.
  • AlienCowAlienCow Join Date: 2003-09-20 Member: 21040Members
    Attentitive? Pff.

    Appreciative? Sure why not. Bring on the Ammo.
  • Gerald_R_FordGerald_R_Ford Join Date: 2003-11-11 Member: 22544Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-CommunistWithAGun+Aug 24 2004, 12:40 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CommunistWithAGun @ Aug 24 2004, 12:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Awesome, instead of addressing critical gameplay issues, we are adding cosmetic mish-mash, <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    what hole did your head crawl out of?
  • Swift_IdiotSwift_Idiot Join Date: 2003-01-05 Member: 11883Members
    edited August 2004
    Ammo and map changes, hmmmm.

    The ability to pick up dropped ammo magazines is a cosmetic as well as a gameplay and even a faux-atmosphere update. It makes sense to be able to pick up someone's ammo reserves. Whether or not you'd rather the team be doing other things with their time, ammo magazines are a nice little touch.

    Map changes are alright. I wish they would just do what Counterstrike does and throw a number at the end of a map name to indicate what update it's from and let us play the old versions too. There are days that I'd love to play on some of the 2.0/3.0 maps in their original configurations. Agora has changed so many times, I'm beginning to wonder if it's the first NS meta-map, like silly putty. How long until we see retro-updates to maps, like say ns_caged, bringing back the original Shipping Transfer with the weldable secret RT, those slowly opening and closing airlock doors, and the CC location you had to ride an elevator to get into. And I like the 1.04 Caged's Stability Monitoring room better too.

    Yay for news. I don't go to announcements. Thanks for crossposting.
  • m0nk3ym0nk3y Join Date: 2004-06-21 Member: 29452Members
    Hey can we also pick up grenades?
  • SkydancerSkydancer Join Date: 2003-03-28 Member: 14959Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-m0nk3y+Aug 24 2004, 03:08 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (m0nk3y @ Aug 24 2004, 03:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Hey can we also pick up grenades? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I think not.
  • ZunniZunni The best thing to happen to I&amp;S in a long while Join Date: 2002-11-26 Member: 10016Members
    <!--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-->Hey Zunni, quick question:  Do you think it will be just a few days, weeks, or months before b5 comes out?  Not an exact release date, just how close is it? (very close, just a few days, pretty close, within the next week or so, close, within a month, we have what we need but we want lots more, a few months, etc.) 

    Just wondering...if I will be able to play before school starts in 6 days now  <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> .<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    All I can say is at this time is, I can't comment to the exact release date or even just give a general timeline. This is due to the fact that testing is continuing (due in large part to the group of dedicated playtesters) and if they uncover something, it may adjust the timeline. So it would be cruel for me to get your hopes up just to let them back down. Trust me, we are doing everything in our power to get B5 into your hands as quickly as possible

    -Zunni
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