Natural Selection 2 News Update - NS2 Engine Test released!

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  • JibrailJibrail Join Date: 2009-04-16 Member: 67200Members
    congrats UWE on a successful launch, very good job and trust me when I say this is the cleanest/best pre alpha Ive ever seen and Ive had my share of pre alphas.
    now am off for bug hunting after all its bug hunting season :D
  • StormApanStormApan Join Date: 2007-06-17 Member: 61280Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    edited April 2010
    Ok I just played around on the first map for 6-7 minutes. Awesome work guys. I like the moving around feel without crappy mouse acceleration and such. In old fashioned style, nothing in the way =)

    Test Issue
    *Pretty fast I got the looping firing sound. Stopped after a reload and another round fired.

    Not so serious issues
    *Out of ammo notifier would be awesome (voice, visual reminder). The rifle display is allright, but I tend to look at what Im shredding to pieces. Computerized voice or bleeping from rifle? It would help make the testing a smoother experience. Minimal annoyance and not the focus of an engine test ^^

    *weapon model dissapearing in walls as noted earlier.


    Third person option is kinda cool. If the sights or model were separated a bit it would actually be a cool addition to play. Especially having played a lot of 3rd person shooter MMO's last years (Tabula Rasa / Fallen Earth). It adds the problem of camera outside walls clipping tho. Also it'd take away the NS feeling of looking from the aliens mouth tho. And in that sence I'd understand the choice not to consider the option.

    Rock n roll!
  • matrim1985matrim1985 Join Date: 2008-07-05 Member: 64562Members
    Looks really nice so far, just a few things I wanted to bring up.

    First: When I look at a spot with dynamic lighting from the skybox (ie: the area with the bared window that looks outside) the game slows down a bit. I also posted this on the other site you mentioned. Off the top of my head, it could be an issue with the global lighting, an issue with shadows, or an issue with the skybox.

    Second: In regards to the shadows, I would recommend having them gradually shifting from dark to light, not dark, lighter, no shadow as it is now. Looking at the texture you used, it really took away from the very nice look of everything else. I know its a very small detail in the grand scheme of it all, but its the little things like that that really make a game great.

    Third: I know this has been brought up already, so just mentioning it, sound objects did not load. I had sound (foot steps and gun shots and such) but no music or ambient sounds.

    Fourth: This last one is mainly just a suggestion. Theres all kinds of crap in your levels (pop cans, tools, boxes, terminals) but nothing is interactive. I for one would love to be firing at something and see tools just going everywhere as i strafe my fire across a shelf. Or hear a cling as something falls when something bumps it to the floor. Even able to shoot out a console that use to open a door (whether intensional or not). I'm sure your going to be doing some of that, just the more interactive a level is, the more "real" it feels.

    So, thats all for now. The game loads up a bit slow but not a big deal there. Oh, one last thought. Can you look into allowing 64 bit compatibility?
  • carlgmcarlgm Join Date: 2004-08-26 Member: 30907Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Can you look into allowing 64 bit compatibility?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I works fine on Windows 7 64bit, I assume you mean native 64bit binary?
  • Cypher [NGC]Cypher [NGC] Join Date: 2010-04-10 Member: 71286Members
    HP a1430n
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ 2.0 GHz
    2 GB ram
    Windows 7 64 bit
    GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition


    yea, it is pretty neat.. i didnt have that much buggy-ness..

    just got stuck on a wall once

    the gun model goes through walls when you walk against them

    my fps (averaging 30, dropping to 15 sometimes) drops alot in some rooms that have more detail, such as a grated floor with piping undrneath.

    The maps look really cool, nice details, looking forward to actually playing!

    annoying criticism: although i think the lighting with the fans is really neat, it seems over done in the two test maps. i can totally understand if it is natural light, but most of them actually just have flourescent lights behind them. it doesnt make any sense other than to cast "cool" shadows in the room.
  • QuovatisQuovatis Team Inversion Join Date: 2010-01-26 Member: 70321Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited April 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1765173:date=Apr 10 2010, 02:17 AM:name=johhny d)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (johhny d @ Apr 10 2010, 02:17 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1765173"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->i'm running on desktop with windows xp sp3 and i get some textures missing and ammo display not working :(

    maybe the problem is in video drivers couse i use old ones, but who knows


    <a href="http://zpvhdg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pTBrEk4xnduRN5I6mW66ERlTHMqFe4XHn4mAo0tfHU0B9WZBkkBnHRY597aQc5iUPVSDTBJpi1088eCYMzRZE2mb0sA3i4luk/ScreenShot007.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://zpvhdg.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pMC0v-NOpCOwzwcLlMycetmg3lMPsEU7wOeY5Aosmc7Q8_CDJHRlaoYrraaKguhdYHVQHRui2JXtdBb-0AX29bg57qme4GtVP/ScreenShot007.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /></a><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    On the rare occasion that it actually loads for me (I usually just get a black screen and crash), I get the same thing with the textures. After about 15 seconds, it crashes for good.
  • johhny djohhny d Join Date: 2010-04-08 Member: 71215Members
    oh i got things working now, the problem was in video memory, console was ful of out of memory messages, after i swithced to medium all is working fine
  • vadorvador Join Date: 2003-11-28 Member: 23682Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    YEeaahhhh U did IT !!!! :)

    Now let's go to DL with the torrent :)

    See u later :p
  • DelphicDelphic Join Date: 2006-11-02 Member: 58262Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1765261:date=Apr 10 2010, 02:56 PM:name=StormApan)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (StormApan @ Apr 10 2010, 02:56 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1765261"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Third person option is kinda cool. If the sights or model were separated a bit it would actually be a cool addition to play. Especially having played a lot of 3rd person shooter MMO's last years (Tabula Rasa / Fallen Earth). It adds the problem of camera outside walls clipping tho.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Go into the LUA of player and uncomment the fourth line in the function Player:GetCameraViewCoords and comment out the fifth one and you'll get a cool over the shoulder experience.

    That is, change
    //viewCoords.origin = viewCoords.origin - viewCoords.zAxis * 0.4 - viewCoords.xAxis * 0.35 + viewCoords.yAxis * 0.1
    viewCoords.origin = viewCoords.origin - viewCoords.zAxis * 2.5

    to

    viewCoords.origin = viewCoords.origin - viewCoords.zAxis * 0.4 - viewCoords.xAxis * 0.35 + viewCoords.yAxis * 0.1
    //viewCoords.origin = viewCoords.origin - viewCoords.zAxis * 2.5

    I approve very much of cool stuff hidden in comments heh!
  • QuovatisQuovatis Team Inversion Join Date: 2010-01-26 Member: 70321Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    I can get it to run fine now on medium settings and in windowed mode. If I try to go full screen or highest detail, it crashes. Windows XP, 9800 GTX
  • QuovatisQuovatis Team Inversion Join Date: 2010-01-26 Member: 70321Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    edited April 2010
    I kinda feel the maps are a little too dark. There is so much beautiful detail, but you can't see 60% of it. I know they're trying to go for a different feel, but it's a little too extreme. At least have a few well-lit areas. Also, there are multiple places around the maps where you can get stuck by jumping over railings, etc.
  • F O XF O X Join Date: 2010-02-20 Member: 70652Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1765261:date=Apr 10 2010, 02:56 PM:name=StormApan)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (StormApan @ Apr 10 2010, 02:56 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1765261"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Third person option is kinda cool. If the sights or model were separated a bit it would actually be a cool addition to play. Especially having played a lot of 3rd person shooter MMO's last years (Tabula Rasa / Fallen Earth).<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I knew a lot of newbie nsplayer (and console players..) would apreciate that option :P But seriously if you play some hardcore FPS (just like ns1) don't even think about it... First it's lame because you can see after the wall or even what is coming behind you. Also it's not the best view if you really want a fast and professional FPS. A simple example it's because this view sucks if you want to aim close combat target...

    Finaly the first person view is, and will always be, the best view for a really immersive and realistic game.
  • MrShoesMrShoes Join Date: 2006-11-18 Member: 58655Members, Reinforced - Gold
    Hmm.. odd. When I try to run it I get

    "Unable to initialize network services. Please check that the Steam client is running locally."

    I do have Steam on.. not sure what the problem is here :/
  • deathshrouddeathshroud Join Date: 2010-04-10 Member: 71291Members
    when atempting to load up natural selection2 from the icon. I get the following error...

    "unable to initialise network services please make sure the steam client is runnnig localy"

    so i loaded up steam and tried again but im still getting the error even with steam running? what am i doing wrong?
  • SilverwingSilverwing bulletsponge Join Date: 2003-11-23 Member: 23395Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1765312:date=Apr 10 2010, 11:07 AM:name=deathshroud)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (deathshroud @ Apr 10 2010, 11:07 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1765312"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->when atempting to load up natural selection2 from the icon. I get the following error...

    "unable to initialise network services please make sure the steam client is runnnig localy"

    so i loaded up steam and tried again but im still getting the error even with steam running? what am i doing wrong?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Same thing here.
    Win7 x64
  • AnthoniAnthoni Join Date: 2009-04-10 Member: 67129Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1765136:date=Apr 10 2010, 06:22 AM:name=FocusedWolf)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FocusedWolf @ Apr 10 2010, 06:22 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1765136"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Ya lol i already tweaked my rifle.lua for 99 round magazines and higher rate of fire.... at like 0.01 the gun fires close to 10 rounds per mouse click. Now THAT is a burst rate lol.

    I think when you set the ammo to 999 that the gun can't fire for some reason... you see 00 as the ammo readout. Might be because 1000 rounds is what they start you with and some math problem?... hmm<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    If you want infinite ammo for the Rifle just take out the code below in Rifle.lua:
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->if (bulletsToShoot == 0) then
    return false
    end<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    It is under the function Rifle:FireBullets()
  • Dank McShwaggerDank McShwagger Join Date: 2009-06-10 Member: 67784Members
    Runs smooth as silk on my machine:

    Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
    Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU E7400 @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
    Memory: 4096MB RAM
    Display Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series

    Setting on max detail/resolution

    lookin good so far, cant wait for beta :D
  • BulletcatcherBulletcatcher Join Date: 2005-01-08 Member: 33823Members
    This is awesome! Good work devs!
  • MiniH0wieMiniH0wie Join Date: 2007-11-25 Member: 63013Members
    Is anyone else unable to bind the arrow keys for movement? I mean I can set them in the bind settings but when I try to play I'm unable to move. If I set them to a normal letter key I can move fine.
  • jasonmogjasonmog Join Date: 2005-01-07 Member: 33265Members
    no bhop. uninstalling
  • NEWyNEWy Join Date: 2007-01-12 Member: 59565Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Supporter, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Gold, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1765328:date=Apr 10 2010, 04:23 PM:name=jasonmog)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jasonmog @ Apr 10 2010, 04:23 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1765328"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->no bhop. uninstalling<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    very very funny
  • CatCopCatCop Join Date: 2003-08-28 Member: 20296Members, Constellation
    This is one of the better days of my life.
  • Mr. NMr. N Join Date: 2008-08-06 Member: 64761Members
    edited April 2010
    Ive been doing what i can to boost NS2. A bunch of friends are on board, i work for blockbuster and i've been promoting the game as much as i can. there are a lot of people excited for the release!

    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND THE AMAZING PROGRAMMING!


    Push valve/microsoft/sony to release a console version, have had a good 30-40 people come back (in my small town) wishing it would release for console. Achievements make people buy games... wierd
  • ConfusedConfused Wait. What? Join Date: 2003-01-28 Member: 12904Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester
    works really nicely for me.
    super excitement
  • Mr. NMr. N Join Date: 2008-08-06 Member: 64761Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1765328:date=Apr 10 2010, 12:23 PM:name=jasonmog)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jasonmog @ Apr 10 2010, 12:23 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1765328"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->no bhop. uninstalling<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    nothing like a tool that wishes for an exploit to show up in a pre beta..

    im happy you uninstalled, as are other people, one less jerkoff to deal with when enjoying the amazing game they have created
  • DestrockDestrock Join Date: 2005-01-14 Member: 35500Members
    edited April 2010
    win7 64 bit
    EVGA gtx 260 video card
    intel core 2 duo 3 ghz oc at 3.5
    corsair dominator 1066 mhz 4000 meg 5-5-5-15

    we need more space for our name
    if i run at windows mode and i move the windows the game crash
    if i run full screen and i alt tab the game crash
    i know its close close close beta lol but i hope we gonna be able to change our gomma and brightness ? if not we will be unable to play during day cause of the sun

    <!--coloro:#9932CC--><span style="color:#9932CC"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->can we have a forum section locked by an admin showing us all the consol command we can use ?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->



    <i>the main menu music is nice</i>
  • PipiPipi Join Date: 2009-12-09 Member: 69550Members
    As mentionned already, the problem I had before for textures not showing is that the card is out of memory. At medium graphics settings, everything is there.

    Also, it would be nice to program the shadows to be visible proportionally to their range. For example, if I have a "sun" omni or spot light, having a really high range and beign far from the scene, we should be able to still see shadow cast from it.
  • AnthoniAnthoni Join Date: 2009-04-10 Member: 67129Members
    r_stats - Prints you some information such as FPS.
    r_wireframe - Renders in Wireframe mode.
    thirdperson - Changes Camera to Third-person View.
  • ConfusedConfused Wait. What? Join Date: 2003-01-28 Member: 12904Members, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester
    <img src="http://brunjes-labs.org/images/nom.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

    need to a lot more work for that to actually work, but its nice to see the ease of modding it:)
  • SgtPrinnySgtPrinny Join Date: 2009-08-18 Member: 68526Members
    Holy crap, the bryns site has a great download speed (holding steady at 1 mbps)
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