God (flayra) Speaks On The Future Of Ns!

DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
edited November 2004 in NS General Discussion
<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85132&st=0&#' target='_blank'>I kid you not!</a>

<!--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--> It's good to see people as excited about the future as I am. There is very little I can say about the future right now but here's what I can say, and maybe you guys can help spread the word.

I've started designing the next game. While it's still in its formative stages, I've written about 30 pages so far and am really excited about the direction.

I don't know if it will be NS2, NS or something else, but it will take place in the NS universe. It will be a full retail game, not a mod. It will probably be PC-only, have both single-player and multi-player and be written on a next-generation engine. No decision has been made on the engine yet, but we'll be licensing one.

It will likely take place in the claustrophobic indoor environments of NS and sprawling outdoor environments of both the TSA and Kharaa (human cities, alien swamps, forests, etc.). The settings are going to be much more varied then NS.

Both single-player and multi-player will be a big leap forward for the state of the art. If you thought NS tried some crazy things, wait until you see this. We're borrowing freely from the cinema and other game genres, so it should be a wild ride.

Starting a game company and then writing a game like this takes millions of dollars and is extremely difficult given the consolidation and escalating costs that are happening in the industry. A lot of the work behind it isn't game design at all, but fund-raising, pitching and promotion. We are hoping to really leverage the current NS community to help us.

You're going to have to wait awhile before you get to play anything, but with a lot of work and a bit of luck, we'll be able to make something you'll really enjoy when it's finally ready.

-Charlie
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[EDIT] Link fixed.

[EDIT2] I've made Flayra's post my desktop. Phear teh nerdliness. XD
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  • AlcapwnAlcapwn &quot;War is the science of destruction&quot; - John Abbot Join Date: 2003-06-21 Member: 17590Members
    ...wow <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • Lt.RealnessLt.Realness Join Date: 2004-03-17 Member: 27379Members
    argh fine but

    PLEASE NO FORETS,CITYS or stuff! keep the original idea of areas =(

    let a spaceship beeing infested or a colony but keep the idea of the bacterium :/
  • wascally_wabbitwascally_wabbit Join Date: 2003-09-09 Member: 20701Members
    Well, if he reads this, then:

    Good luck to ya Flayra, I'll be sure to grab the game when it comes out <!--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-->
  • ForlornForlorn Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 2634Banned
    Flayra used to be a very active poster, but now when he makes a post it becomes a topic of discussion.... <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->


    Anyhow I'm glad he's finding some investors or whatnot down in Silcon valley
  • MalevolentMalevolent Join Date: 2003-08-03 Member: 18842Members
    Ah, that gets me antsy for NS2 (or whatever it will be). I'm glad to see a definitive post about how they're going to handle the future.
  • DrummerDrummer Join Date: 2004-02-18 Member: 26654Members
    yay, just yay...

    im sure this will make a lot of people happy, just as it has made me
  • StarchyStarchy Join Date: 2003-04-21 Member: 15727Members, Constellation
    Maybe i'll donate some more money..
  • Firestorm2Firestorm2 Join Date: 2004-08-09 Member: 30473Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Lt.Realness+Nov 14 2004, 06:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Lt.Realness @ Nov 14 2004, 06:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> argh fine but

    PLEASE NO FORETS,CITYS or stuff! keep the original idea of areas =(

    let a spaceship beeing infested or a colony but keep the idea of the bacterium :/ <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    How 'bout -

    Please YES. I've wanted since the beginning to hunt Onos on a safari
  • Invader_ScootInvader_Scoot Join Date: 2003-10-13 Member: 21669Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-me23+Nov 14 2004, 06:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (me23 @ Nov 14 2004, 06:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Good luck to ya Flayra, I'll be sure to grab the game when it comes out <!--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'll probably preorder it like a year before it comes out. <!--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-->
  • AaronAaron vroom vroom der party startah Join Date: 2002-11-05 Member: 7020Members
    SKORPIAN HUNTAR 2005

    "omg it hovers!" - pc gamer
  • DragonMechDragonMech Join Date: 2003-09-19 Member: 21023Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-Invader Scoot+Nov 14 2004, 06:49 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Invader Scoot @ Nov 14 2004, 06:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-me23+Nov 14 2004, 06:19 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (me23 @ Nov 14 2004, 06:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Good luck to ya Flayra, I'll be sure to grab the game when it comes out <!--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'll probably preorder it like a year before it comes out. <!--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-->
    Pfft. I already have the Ultra Gold Platinum Collector & Raving Fanboy package with Titanium box on preorder.
  • john_sheujohn_sheu Join Date: 2004-02-26 Member: 26917Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Aaron+Nov 14 2004, 06:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Aaron @ Nov 14 2004, 06:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> SKORPIAN HUNTAR 2005

    "omg it hovers!" - pc gamer <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    That just made my day. <!--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-->
  • SentrySteveSentrySteve .txt Join Date: 2002-03-09 Member: 290Members, Constellation
    edited November 2004
    Getting funding could become a real pain, good luck
  • CMasterCMaster Join Date: 2003-10-25 Member: 21922Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Aaron+Nov 14 2004, 07:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Aaron @ Nov 14 2004, 07:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> SKORPIAN HUNTAR 2005

    "omg it hovers!" - pc gamer <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    "without falpping!" - IGN
  • BobofLustBobofLust Join Date: 2004-05-01 Member: 28365Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-_.:Firestorm:._+Nov 14 2004, 07:41 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (_.:Firestorm:._ @ Nov 14 2004, 07:41 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> How 'bout -

    Please YES. I've wanted since the beginning to hunt Onos on a safari <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    ^^^^^^^^
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  • ReKReK Join Date: 2004-08-30 Member: 31058Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Silver
    Oh man, now I have to find a way to be a beta tester
  • TempoTempo Join Date: 2004-02-07 Member: 26188Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    Good luck to Flayra and all involved, can't wait to see what you churn out <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • LuxLux Join Date: 2002-11-17 Member: 9078Members
    gl flay, you will need it.
  • cortexcortex Join Date: 2003-11-28 Member: 23707Members
    sounds awesome <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    much gl tharr flayra

    <span style='font-family:Impact'><span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:red'><b><3</b></span></span></span>
  • I_Am_The_ForceI_Am_The_Force Join Date: 2003-07-05 Member: 17950Members, Constellation
    Flayra is my hero.
  • PRTePRTe Join Date: 2003-10-25 Member: 21919Members
    edited November 2004
    <!--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--><!--QuoteBegin-Aaron+Nov 14 2004, 07:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Aaron @ Nov 14 2004, 07:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> SKORPIAN HUNTAR 2005

    "omg it hovers!" - pc gamer <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    "without falpping!" - IGN<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    lolz...

    if its based on ns, then its gotta be good. meh buys teh flayra game
  • DC_DarklingDC_Darkling Join Date: 2003-07-10 Member: 18068Members, Constellation, Squad Five Blue, Squad Five Silver
    when it is finally time I am happy to donate more if he posts some stuff like pictures in the CM forum. <!--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-->

    Come one Flayra, ya know ya wanna show us CMs.. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    *runs from non CM forumers*
  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    Best of luck Mr. Flayra, whatever you make, I'll purchase at least one copy.
  • ChurchChurch Meatshield grunt-fodder // Has pre-ordered NS2 Join Date: 2002-12-31 Member: 11646Members, Constellation
    Here's a good way to get a bit more funds: If you are a Contie member, you are eligible to order (it'll cost extra, but it'll be worth it) a special Limited Eiditon of the game which, among various cool stuff, will include a PLUSH GORGE! <!--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-->

    That'll get everyone to donate...
  • LazerManeLazerMane Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 2135Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-Starchy+Nov 15 2004, 12:05 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Starchy @ Nov 15 2004, 12:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Maybe i'll donate some more money.. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    If you do that they might do it faster!

    DONATE ALL OF YOU RIGHT NOW AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhh.....


    ....


    ^_^
  • Gecko_God_Of_DooomGecko_God_Of_Dooom Join Date: 2004-02-10 Member: 26353Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-|ds|meatshield+Nov 15 2004, 02:27 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (|ds|meatshield @ Nov 15 2004, 02:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Here's a good way to get a bit more funds: If you are a Contie member, you are eligible to order (it'll cost extra, but it'll be worth it) a special Limited Eiditon of the game which, among various cool stuff, will include a PLUSH GORGE! <!--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-->

    That'll get everyone to donate... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    id preorder that now if I get the early plush gorge
  • SupernornSupernorn Best. Picture. Ever. Made. Ever. Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7608Members, Constellation
    Sounds good. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • MaianMaian Join Date: 2003-02-27 Member: 14069Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Gold
    edited November 2004
    TBH, the NS universe isn't very special. Typical space marines vs. bunch of aliens universe. But I'm especially looking forward to what kind of game Flayra can concoct <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    And damnit: we consties better get into some beta hehe
  • AlkillerAlkiller Join Date: 2004-05-23 Member: 28847Members
    It'll be an interesting game.. be sure to throw in some cookies for old NS fans... And be sure to make hundreds of faulty release dates <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--QuoteBegin-Maian+Nov 15 2004, 04:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Maian @ Nov 15 2004, 04:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> TBH, the NS universe isn't very special. Typical space marines vs. bunch of aliens universe. But I'm especially looking forward to what kind of game Flayra can concoct <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    And damnit: we consties better get into some beta hehe <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Its one of the few that bothers to explain itself- let alone that unlike Aliens and the such, bothers trying to put a good story in, let alone as good as one as we've got.

    Beta would be nice. <!--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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