I can't figure out what part of "a big news announcement" is so difficult for everyone on this forum to understand. The definition of the words used on the twitter feed means we are going to be told some information which we were previously unaware of. And this information is "big" in the overall picture of the 5 year development cycle of NS2. So we can stop speculating about things which do not involve being informed of new information that we were previously not aware of.
<!--quoteo(post=1778193:date=Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM:name=lame-o)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lame-o @ Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778193"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->- 5-10 min video of the pre-alpha with the 25 testers (very awesome)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I completelly agree with you. As I have previously said, they know that we would get 'Hype' over an annoucement that has big in it (XD). Not everyone is really exicted about the fade reveal but when you mutter the word 'Alpha' and 'Release' in the same sentance everybody goes CRAZYYYYYYYY. ^-^
"Look for a big news announcement from us tomorrow!"
Ok then, So it says "Look for a big news announcement" I don't know why it says look as that could mean search for it. It is an announcement meaning that they are going to 'Declare' something to us. And news, as we all know; is information.
So, They wish to declare some big information with us today?
<!--quoteo(post=1778205:date=Jul 13 2010, 07:05 PM:name=rebirth)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rebirth @ Jul 13 2010, 07:05 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778205"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Whatever it will be... lots of people will still be dissapointed... Me included... unless it's a sudden alpha release :P
(don't take dissapointed as such a strong word, but i belive many people expect more than there will actually be)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
True, people hope it will be the Alpha but if it's not then it will still be something big. Why would you be dissapointed in a Fade Reveal or a video about the ~25 testers?
Fade reveal + Alpha release date at the end of july. Possibly a gameplay montage from the playtesters but all those things wrapped up in one newsupdate might overload some brains around here, so maybe they'll just stick with fade + Alpha ETA.
Could come in two forms. I'm anticipating probably something relatively small, like a Fade reveal, in which case the update is probably just loosely timed with as soon as they can manage it.
On the other hand, it could be an update they were preparing for, in which case they might even be waiting for some third-party website like IGN who they've given the big reveal to. Who knows?
For those who think an alpha release date is not big enough : it's been 7 years. When Charlie will actually say "We are releasing alpha", I'll probably have goose bumps 9000 km away.
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I would like to see a good video on the dynamic infestation. I don't know about you guys, but I'm having this "love hate" relationship with a fade reveal. I want the fade to be revealed, but at the same time, I want it to be kept secret.
<!--quoteo(post=1778218:date=Jul 13 2010, 01:47 PM:name=ahrz)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ahrz @ Jul 13 2010, 01:47 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778218"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->For those who think an alpha release date is not big enough : it's been 7 years. When Charlie will actually say "We are releasing alpha", I'll probably have goose bumps 9000 km away.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sure it's been 7-8 years since NS1 but actual work on NS2 has only been 2 years somewhat. I'm very impressed a team this size has gotten as much done as they have in that time for a quality game like NS2 will no doubt be. Unlike EA with teams of 40-70 people spamming out bugged money grabbing projects on a conveyor belt and still managing to take 1+ year for the bigger titles. Just saying :D
UWE has been purchased by Valve. Spark will now be the engine underlying Half-Life 3. Charlie, Max & Crew are semi-millionaires. Unfortunately, NS2 has just been put on "Valve Time" with a new release date of some time next year.
UWE has been purchased by Valve. Spark will now be the engine underlying Half-Life 3. Charlie, Max & Crew are semi-millionaires. Unfortunately, NS2 has just been put on "Valve Time" with a new release date of some time next year.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Where on Earth did you get that!?
It sounds like you just pulled that out of your backside and said it was a theory! Where did this UWE purchased come from? Why would they do that?
If this is true then it ruins my whole view of Natural Selection 2 and UWE. I liked it because they are a small group but they care about this game and won't delay for a while so they can get money... Thought has been put into this game but why would they sell everything, thier ideas, their engine, their community!
<!--quoteo(post=1778210:date=Jul 13 2010, 07:17 PM:name=Papayas)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Papayas @ Jul 13 2010, 07:17 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778210"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->True, people hope it will be the Alpha but if it's not then it will still be something big. Why would you be dissapointed in a Fade Reveal or a video about the ~25 testers?
I surely won't be. :P
I just like to see something different everyday.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The problem is they said "big news"... To most people "big news" is something else than a fade reveal... a fade reveal had been expected for weeks so i don't think many people will consider it "big news" most people problably gonna consider it "finnaly you came out with it...." news.
If it's "just" news on an alpha release date people will go "oh we heard that one before... what's the big news?"
So unless they go "hey guys alpha is out download it here <link> or over steam" quite a bounch of people gonna be dissapointed.
<!--quoteo(post=1778230:date=Jul 13 2010, 02:38 PM:name=rebirth)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rebirth @ Jul 13 2010, 02:38 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778230"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The problem is they said "big news"... To most people "big news" is something else than a fade reveal... a fade reveal had been expected for weeks so i don't think many people will consider it "big news" most people problably gonna consider it "finnaly you came out with it...." news.
If it's "just" news on an alpha release date people will go "oh we heard that one before... what's the big news?"
So unless they go "hey guys alpha is out download it here <link> or over steam" quite a bounch of people gonna be dissapointed.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Seems more likely that they know that we've been anticipating the Fade reveal for so long that they see it as "big news." Anticipation tends to breed excitement. Besides, they had that fade teaser in the Gorge slide video or whatever.
Guys, Its the fade reveal, in other words not very big news. But thats how they keep us interested, just like the commercials do. Big news would be "ns2 released" (AND YOU KNOW IT!) and not some reveal. Well, I guess I only speak for myself :)
Mine pack reveal - in 2 weeks Med pack reveal - 4 weeks Some pictures of the office - 6 weeks Prototype reveal - 8 weeks Black armor footwear reveal - 10 weeks Black armor helmet reveal - 12 weeks Black armor chest reveal - 14 weeks A plant model in ns2_mineshaft - 16 weeks Half of ns_veil ready! - 18 weeks Sorry no update today - 19 weeks Big update, ns_veil is done (10 more to go!) - 20 weeks Our hd died, and we lost all code, and got no backup, but please keep the money rolling in - 22 weeks Started from scratch, you wont believe how far we have come! We have even set a release date for fall 2010! - 26 weeks Seems like we have to adjust the release date - 28 weeks ...
the list is so long guys, but please keep the spirit up and have faith!
<!--quoteo(post=1778229:date=Jul 13 2010, 08:38 PM:name=Papayas)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Papayas @ Jul 13 2010, 08:38 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778229"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Where on Earth did you get that!?
It sounds like you just pulled that out of your backside and said it was a theory! Where did this UWE purchased come from? Why would they do that?
If this is true then it ruins my whole view of Natural Selection 2 and UWE. I liked it because they are a small group but they care about this game and won't delay for a while so they can get money... Thought has been put into this game but why would they sell everything, thier ideas, their engine, their community!
It just doesn't make any sense.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1778232:date=Jul 13 2010, 08:42 PM:name=cmc5788)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmc5788 @ Jul 13 2010, 08:42 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778232"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Seems more likely that they know that we've been anticipating the Fade reveal for so long that they see it as "big news." Anticipation tends to breed excitement. Besides, they had that fade teaser in the Gorge slide video or whatever.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, well I am kind of exicted to see the fade but the fade model has been in creation for some time. Check this VideoCast and read the Aliens tab. You will 'Fade' in thier with the other things that make the aliens (Hive)
<!--quoteo(post=1778229:date=Jul 13 2010, 01:38 PM:name=Papayas)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Papayas @ Jul 13 2010, 01:38 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778229"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Where on Earth did you get that!?
It sounds like you just pulled that out of your backside and said it was a theory! Where did this UWE purchased come from? Why would they do that?
If this is true then it ruins my whole view of Natural Selection 2 and UWE. I liked it because they are a small group but they care about this game and won't delay for a while so they can get money... Thought has been put into this game but why would they sell everything, thier ideas, their engine, their community!
It just doesn't make any sense.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Read the first three words of my post again.
That said, why would someone sell everything? Perhaps because they're tired of having to worry about the bills every day?
You see what you did there, the twitter post is 22h old and you scared the update away with all your high expectations !
:P
I'm not sure what time it is in UWE Land so I don't know when it would be a proper time to post something as News .... (sorry for the weird sentence) but as far as I can tell "tomorrow" by UWE means "Roland Emmerich"
<!--quoteo(post=1778198:date=Jul 13 2010, 05:46 PM:name=zex)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (zex @ Jul 13 2010, 05:46 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778198"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I can't figure out what part of "a big news announcement" is so difficult for everyone on this forum to understand. The definition of the words used on the twitter feed means we are going to be told some information which we were previously unaware of. And this information is "big" in the overall picture of the 5 year development cycle of NS2. So we can stop speculating about things which do not involve being informed of new information that we were previously not aware of.
No. A video is not a "big news announcement."
This would be a "big news announcement."
No. Thats the kind of thing they normally use Twitter for without hyping it. Not a "big news announcement."
No. Blogging character art is not a "big news announcement."<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
How is the alpha release date the only possible big announcement? In fact it's probably the most obvious big announcement you can give. Also, we all know it's coming out in a month or two anyways. Also you are utterly ###### wrong. Ever heard of reveals? Dynamic infestation reveal (ie. new feature)? Lerk reveal? Those were not just Twitter updates. I'm not saying that a "big announcement" reveal would be like a fade reveal or something, I'm thinking more like multiple reveals in one. BTW, showing the video of those 25 guys playing the pre-alpha would be the ULTIMATE reveal, showing a lot of ###### we haven't seen yet.
I know what you really want is the alpha release date, but you can't disqualify any other major news as being invaluable. Because that's bull######. Actually, I think a new feature would be much more important and would have much more of an impact.
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<!--quoteo(post=1778193:date=Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM:name=lame-o)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lame-o @ Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778193"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->So 4 realistic probabilities:<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1778193:date=Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM:name=lame-o)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lame-o @ Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778193"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->- 5-10 min video of the pre-alpha with the 25 testers (very awesome)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No. A video is not a "big news announcement."
<!--quoteo(post=1778193:date=Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM:name=lame-o)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lame-o @ Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778193"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->- Release date for alpha (kinda awesome)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This would be a "big news announcement."
<!--quoteo(post=1778193:date=Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM:name=lame-o)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lame-o @ Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778193"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->- A new game changing feature (awesome)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No. Thats the kind of thing they normally use Twitter for without hyping it. Not a "big news announcement."
<!--quoteo(post=1778193:date=Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM:name=lame-o)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lame-o @ Jul 13 2010, 05:33 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1778193"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->- A major reveal (pretty awesome)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No. Blogging character art is not a "big news announcement."
2. Alpha release date revealed
3. Fade reveal since we will most likely see it in Alpha gameplay video
These 3 things....ALL TODAY
4. Oh and lets not forget extra pictures of the team eating cookies and and drinking milk. :D
I completelly agree with you. As I have previously said, they know that we would get 'Hype' over an annoucement that has big in it (XD). Not everyone is really exicted about the fade reveal but when you mutter the word 'Alpha' and 'Release' in the same sentance everybody goes CRAZYYYYYYYY. ^-^
Ok then,
So it says "Look for a big news announcement" I don't know why it says look as that could mean search for it. It is an announcement meaning that they are going to 'Declare' something to us. And news, as we all know; is information.
So, They wish to declare some big information with us today?
See what you think of this one, guys.
50$ on Steam pre-order
50$ on alpha date
Me included... unless it's a sudden alpha release :P
(don't take dissapointed as such a strong word, but i belive many people expect more than there will actually be)
Me included... unless it's a sudden alpha release :P
(don't take dissapointed as such a strong word, but i belive many people expect more than there will actually be)<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
True, people hope it will be the Alpha but if it's not then it will still be something big. Why would you be dissapointed in a Fade Reveal or a video about the ~25 testers?
I surely won't be. :P
I just like to see something different everyday.
On the other hand, it could be an update they were preparing for, in which case they might even be waiting for some third-party website like IGN who they've given the big reveal to. Who knows?
Sure it's been 7-8 years since NS1 but actual work on NS2 has only been 2 years somewhat. I'm very impressed a team this size has gotten as much done as they have in that time for a quality game like NS2 will no doubt be. Unlike EA with teams of 40-70 people spamming out bugged money grabbing projects on a conveyor belt and still managing to take 1+ year for the bigger titles. Just saying :D
UWE has been purchased by Valve. Spark will now be the engine underlying Half-Life 3. Charlie, Max & Crew are semi-millionaires. Unfortunately, NS2 has just been put on "Valve Time" with a new release date of some time next year.
UWE has been purchased by Valve. Spark will now be the engine underlying Half-Life 3. Charlie, Max & Crew are semi-millionaires. Unfortunately, NS2 has just been put on "Valve Time" with a new release date of some time next year.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Where on Earth did you get that!?
It sounds like you just pulled that out of your backside and said it was a theory!
Where did this UWE purchased come from? Why would they do that?
If this is true then it ruins my whole view of Natural Selection 2 and UWE. I liked it because they are a small group but they care about this game and won't delay for a while so they can get money... Thought has been put into this game but why would they sell everything, thier ideas, their engine, their community!
It just doesn't make any sense.
I surely won't be. :P
I just like to see something different everyday.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The problem is they said "big news"...
To most people "big news" is something else than a fade reveal... a fade reveal had been expected for weeks so i don't think many people will consider it "big news" most people problably gonna consider it "finnaly you came out with it...." news.
If it's "just" news on an alpha release date people will go "oh we heard that one before... what's the big news?"
So unless they go "hey guys alpha is out download it here <link> or over steam" quite a bounch of people gonna be dissapointed.
To most people "big news" is something else than a fade reveal... a fade reveal had been expected for weeks so i don't think many people will consider it "big news" most people problably gonna consider it "finnaly you came out with it...." news.
If it's "just" news on an alpha release date people will go "oh we heard that one before... what's the big news?"
So unless they go "hey guys alpha is out download it here <link> or over steam" quite a bounch of people gonna be dissapointed.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Seems more likely that they know that we've been anticipating the Fade reveal for so long that they see it as "big news." Anticipation tends to breed excitement. Besides, they had that fade teaser in the Gorge slide video or whatever.
Mine pack reveal - in 2 weeks
Med pack reveal - 4 weeks
Some pictures of the office - 6 weeks
Prototype reveal - 8 weeks
Black armor footwear reveal - 10 weeks
Black armor helmet reveal - 12 weeks
Black armor chest reveal - 14 weeks
A plant model in ns2_mineshaft - 16 weeks
Half of ns_veil ready! - 18 weeks
Sorry no update today - 19 weeks
Big update, ns_veil is done (10 more to go!) - 20 weeks
Our hd died, and we lost all code, and got no backup, but please keep the money rolling in - 22 weeks
Started from scratch, you wont believe how far we have come! We have even set a release date for fall 2010! - 26 weeks
Seems like we have to adjust the release date - 28 weeks
...
the list is so long guys, but please keep the spirit up and have faith!
It sounds like you just pulled that out of your backside and said it was a theory!
Where did this UWE purchased come from? Why would they do that?
If this is true then it ruins my whole view of Natural Selection 2 and UWE. I liked it because they are a small group but they care about this game and won't delay for a while so they can get money... Thought has been put into this game but why would they sell everything, thier ideas, their engine, their community!
It just doesn't make any sense.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
RELAX friend, I'm pretty sure he was joking :)
Yes, well I am kind of exicted to see the fade but the fade model has been in creation for some time.
Check this VideoCast and read the Aliens tab. You will 'Fade' in thier with the other things that make the aliens (Hive)
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealFlayra#p/search/1/40saY4AOcmk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRealFlayra#...h/1/40saY4AOcmk</a>
It's the top one. So I knew it was in development some time ago.
Mine doesn't exist anymore: <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/wiki/index.php/Marines#Changes" target="_blank">http://www.unknownworlds.com/ns2/wiki/inde...Marines#Changes</a>
And I would love the big announce to be tha Alpha or even the release date. But actually everyting is good. Even WebCam in the office!
It sounds like you just pulled that out of your backside and said it was a theory!
Where did this UWE purchased come from? Why would they do that?
If this is true then it ruins my whole view of Natural Selection 2 and UWE. I liked it because they are a small group but they care about this game and won't delay for a while so they can get money... Thought has been put into this game but why would they sell everything, thier ideas, their engine, their community!
It just doesn't make any sense.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Read the first three words of my post again.
That said, why would someone sell everything? Perhaps because they're tired of having to worry about the bills every day?
:P
I'm not sure what time it is in UWE Land so I don't know when it would be a proper time to post something as News .... (sorry for the weird sentence)
but as far as I can tell "tomorrow" by UWE means "Roland Emmerich"
btw. if i had choice between bus clearup und alpha-releasedate... id take the bus clearup :)
No. A video is not a "big news announcement."
This would be a "big news announcement."
No. Thats the kind of thing they normally use Twitter for without hyping it. Not a "big news announcement."
No. Blogging character art is not a "big news announcement."<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
How is the alpha release date the only possible big announcement? In fact it's probably the most obvious big announcement you can give. Also, we all know it's coming out in a month or two anyways. Also you are utterly ###### wrong. Ever heard of reveals? Dynamic infestation reveal (ie. new feature)? Lerk reveal? Those were not just Twitter updates. I'm not saying that a "big announcement" reveal would be like a fade reveal or something, I'm thinking more like multiple reveals in one. BTW, showing the video of those 25 guys playing the pre-alpha would be the ULTIMATE reveal, showing a lot of ###### we haven't seen yet.
I know what you really want is the alpha release date, but you can't disqualify any other major news as being invaluable. Because that's bull######. Actually, I think a new feature would be much more important and would have much more of an impact.