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CMaster

OK, so the JP has recieved a slight boost. cool.
HOwever, why does it now sound like a bloody vacuum cleaner? Every game in which I've played today that JP was used, the aliens shouted "Hoover incoming!".
Minor point, but one that needs addressing.
Of course, its a taste issue, but the consesnsus among moost players I've met is - this sound just isn't right.

NolSinkler

I didn't like the sound at first, but I'm starting to like it more as time goes on.

CMaster

Weirdo,
And do ameiricans not know what Dysons are?

taboofires

It's a blender. For making skulk smoothies, no less.

I don't think I'd mind it if the sounds were toned done a little (volume wise at least). And the sound played when you pick up the jp is more annoying than flying around. The old pickup sound was great: distinctive and identifiable but not bothersome.

Dubbilex

<!--QuoteBegin-http://www.natural-selection.org/manual/weapons_jetpack.html+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (http://www.natural-selection.org/manual/weapons_jetpack.html)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><b>Data:</b> Jet Packs are still being refined, but so far have proven very valuable for evading enemy attacks, or rapid travel through otherwise inaccessible areas of the battlefield (ceiling vents, etc.). <span style='font-size:13pt;line-height:100%'><b>The power source is a rechargeable chemical catalyst battery, that spins the ram jets and creates two columns of super-heated air.</b></span> The battery can recharge with the tiniest jolt from the command network – a fast process, but the marine must land to initiate it. Watch the jetpack energy meter on your HUD to know when to recharge. Running out of energy high above the ground is ill-advised.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

sounds enough like a vacuum cleaner to me. what - did you all think that it shot fire?

(and yes, this was taken from the manual. so I'm not making it up)

CMaster

^^ The man has a point.
Sounds more like a Jet Engine to me though.

Bijiy

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sounds enough like a vacuum cleaner to me. what - did you all think that it shot fire?

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You're soo making that up.

Dubbilex

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sounds enough like a vacuum cleaner to me. what - did you all think that it shot fire?

(and yes, this was taken from the manual. so I'm not making it up) <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You're soo making that up.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Daxx

Nah, thats from the manual. I remember reading it like a rabit rat when it was first released before 1.0

CMaster

Sadly, the 3.0 manual doesn't feature cool little story-background sections.

CMaster

<a href='http://www.retales.tk' target='_blank'>http://www.retales.tk</a>

SEE.

TheAdj

I'm writing part of the new manual for 3.0 as I read this, so I'll make sure to reword how the jp is talked about. Thanks for the input. <!--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-->