I followed the development since the begining and I kept saying myself that you'll do it. YOU DID IT !!!!! Congratulations, a lot of people have been proven wrong today, you guys have... balls.
Congrats to UWE and thanks for being such an awesome team.
I pre-ordered SE over 2 years ago!!! When I saw the sale giving a free upgrade, I was worried, I should have known better than to worry.
I'm sure I'll be getting a friend addicted to the game with the free copy, thanks for everything you guys have done, it's been a long road but a fun one!
WTF did you do to the loading time, guys? i tried to.... try the new beta and well... i couldnt...:
Trying to join a server with 15 players (not full) took 10 minutes and i left because i got tired of waiting; Trying to join a server with 0 players took 6 minutes and then the game ran at 10fps (well, im used to these low fps already lol) Trying to make my own server took 8 minutes and again nothing... .________.
<!--quoteo(post=1972246:date=Sep 5 2012, 04:09 PM:name=LUSITANER)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LUSITANER @ Sep 5 2012, 04:09 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972246"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->"Houston, we got a problem!"
WTF did you do to the loading time, guys? i tried to.... try the new beta and well... i couldnt...:
Trying to join a server with 15 players (not full) took 10 minutes and i left because i got tired of waiting; Trying to join a server with 0 players took 6 minutes and then the game ran at 10fps (well, im used to these low fps already lol) Trying to make my own server took 8 minutes and again nothing... .________.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thats um.. pretty unusual. Whats your system specs and net connection?
Takes me a 30 seconds to load the game to main menu, about the same to join/load a game. I do wish the main menu loaded much faster, or at least had a proper loading screen rather than just black.
The pc is new, it has an Intel i7 / Q720 @ 1.60GHz 4GB RAM / OS Windows7 64 bits
Back in the earlier betas i was using internet with an average download speed of 25kbs.. now i got one with average 700kbs and its worse... .__________.
Also, i launched the game along with Gamebooster 3.0
<!--quoteo(post=1972268:date=Sep 5 2012, 04:41 PM:name=LUSITANER)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LUSITANER @ Sep 5 2012, 04:41 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972268"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->The pc is new, it has an Intel i7 / Q720 @ 1.60GHz 4GB RAM / OS Windows7 64 bits
Back in the earlier betas i was using internet with an average download speed of 25kbs.. now i got one with average 700kbs and its worse... .__________.
Also, i launched the game along with Gamebooster 3.0<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Are you subscribed to any mods? A few builds back I had that issue and I unsubscribed to everything on the workshop and I could join servers quickly again. Maybe that issue creeped back in.
<!--quoteo(post=1972280:date=Sep 5 2012, 04:52 PM:name=darvon)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (darvon @ Sep 5 2012, 04:52 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972280"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I've looked around, but I can't find anything. I've got a NS2 pre-order key from 2009, how do I activate it on steam?
I've got the beta in my library, but not the main gaim.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The main game won't show up until release in your library. It will be added automatically. If you have the beta listed you are all registered and good to go.
Great news, but I don't think this is fair to those (myself included) that pre-ordered and paid for the special edition which was $40 USD. When users pre-ordered the standard edition for $20 get a free upgrade.
Some exclusivity should be given to those that helped you and paid the extra $ buying the special edition.
Just want to congratulate the team on reaching this milestone! I can safely say that I as well as others have been waiting for this moment since the announcement of NS2.
Keep up the great work and looking forward to playing during release date :D
<!--quoteo(post=1972294:date=Sep 6 2012, 09:03 AM:name=1ERASER1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1ERASER1 @ Sep 6 2012, 09:03 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972294"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Great news, but I don't think this is fair to those (myself included) that pre-ordered and paid for the special edition which was $40 USD. When users pre-ordered the standard edition for $20 get a free upgrade.
Some exclusivity should be given to those that helped you and paid the extra $ buying the special edition.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Actually the non-steam non-black-armour edition was $35, not $20. No edition of NS2 was ever priced at $20, even the new steam price is $25. For the extra $5 you paid for the black armour, you get black armour and UWE's eternal gratitude. That offer ended over a year ago and I don't think it's fair to start complaining about that deal now. UWE have been more than generous. You and I both get a second copy of the game and the artbook, soundtrack etc but only you get the black armour.
<!--quoteo(post=1972294:date=Sep 5 2012, 11:03 PM:name=1ERASER1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1ERASER1 @ Sep 5 2012, 11:03 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972294"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Great news, but I don't think this is fair to those (myself included) that pre-ordered and paid for the special edition which was $40 USD. When users pre-ordered the standard edition for $20 get a free upgrade.
Some exclusivity should be given to those that helped you and paid the extra $ buying the special edition.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--quoteo(post=1972304:date=Sep 6 2012, 11:12 AM:name=Khyron)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Khyron @ Sep 6 2012, 11:12 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972304"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Actually the non-steam non-black-armour edition was $35. For the extra $5 you paid for the black armour, you get black armour and UWE's eternal gratitude. That offer ended over a year ago and I don't think it's fair to start complaining about that deal now. You and I both get a second copy of the game and the artbook, soundtrack etc but only you get the black armour.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
"This edition includes the full NS2 soundtrack, a digital art book, a new in-game marine model, and more."
In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.
The standard edition was $20 USD. And no it wasn't $5 for the black armor. The special edition (valued twice the standard edition), $40 USD was to support the team but also have something unique as a thank you, which is now being given out for free?
Technically I already paid for 2 copies of the game if you get my drift.
<!--quoteo(post=1972313:date=Sep 5 2012, 05:20 PM:name=1ERASER1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1ERASER1 @ Sep 5 2012, 05:20 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972313"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->"his edition includes the full NS2 soundtrack, a digital art book, a new in-game marine model, and more."
In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.
And no it wasn't $5 for the black armor. The special edition was to support the team but also have something unique as a thank you, which is now being given out for free?
Technically I already paid for 2 copies of the game if you get my drift.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So the people that get the deluxe edition now for $24 get the same package I get even though I paid $40 over 2 and half years ago when no one but me and UWE was sure the game was actually even going to get finished? :D I mean I am not really angry id have done the same thing even knowing how it would turn out just kind of confused.
Just someone with some clout say 100% for sure the black special edition armor is only for the special edition pre-orders plox
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<!--quoteo(post=1972322:date=Sep 5 2012, 11:32 PM:name=Combat_Wombat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Combat_Wombat @ Sep 5 2012, 11:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972322"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Just someone with some clout say 100% for sure the black special edition armor is only for the special edition pre-orders plox<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> It is.
<!--coloro:#aadd00--><span style="color:#aadd00"><!--/coloro-->From the look of the store, it's a different model and you can chose between the three at some point if you own the black armor too.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--quoteo(post=1972313:date=Sep 6 2012, 09:20 AM:name=1ERASER1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1ERASER1 @ Sep 6 2012, 09:20 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972313"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->And no it wasn't $5 for the black armor. The special edition was to support the team but also have something unique as a thank you, which is now being given out for free?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I'm trying hard not to rage at how ungrateful you sound.
First of all, the deal is over 1 year old. UWE have given you everything they said they would as part of that deal and FAR more. You even got a free copy of the game worth $25.
Your complaint is that you're upset that the exclusivity surrounding the art book and soundtrack has been sullied by giving it to all the other open beta customers "for free". That's a really petty complaint in the context of all the new free stuff you're getting.
As always, I've been incredibley impressed with how you guys have dealt with the progression of this game and incorporating your community. Its something you definitely have to be proud of, so well-done! All the best with the future of this game, hell-yeah!
<!--quoteo(post=1972313:date=Sep 5 2012, 05:20 PM:name=1ERASER1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1ERASER1 @ Sep 5 2012, 05:20 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972313"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->"This edition includes the full NS2 soundtrack, a digital art book, a new in-game marine model, and more."
In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You get everything you already have plus all the new swag and a giftable copy of the game. You still have your exclusive black armor and no one else will ever have it.
Congratulations UWE! Great news and you guys must be relieved to have the "documentation" sorted out and to have finally been added to Steam offically.
Just a question about the Black Armor that I don't think has been asked yet: The Black Armor is a colouring / skin of the Standard Armor (default). Will there also be a Black Armor version of the (new) Deluxe Armor variant?
I guess that would mean that Black Armor wearers will then get a choice of 4 armor options (Black Standard, Black Deluxe, Deluxe and Standard). Nothing major I just thought the new Deluxe Armor would look awesome in Black ;)
Once again well done, can't wait until October. Take a break, put your feet up, have a beer and enjoy your hard work!
Hey, thanks. Glad I could help. It's too bad I haven't had much luck running it, but that's nothing compared to helping a little to satisfying your dream. Before there was Kickstarter, there was a sequel to a mod based on the Half-Life engine. A mod that I played the ###### out of and enjoyed heavily. I can think of this as my paypal donation. I eagerly anticipate whatever project comes after this release!
<!--quoteo(post=1972313:date=Sep 6 2012, 09:20 AM:name=1ERASER1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1ERASER1 @ Sep 6 2012, 09:20 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972313"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
We never said that, never implied that, never even hinted that for the briefest of moments. There is even a <i><b>giant image</b></i> smack bang in the middle of the news post. The sentence even says 'new.' My head is just full of 'what' at all these 'stop giving away our black armor' posts.
To everyone who has been so generous with their support in this thread, thank you. It really is heartwarming and it personally fills with me with burning energy to help Flayra shoulder this epic development over the line. Let's do this!
<!--quoteo(post=1972313:date=Sep 5 2012, 02:20 PM:name=1ERASER1)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (1ERASER1 @ Sep 5 2012, 02:20 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972313"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--quoteo(post=1972322:date=Sep 5 2012, 02:32 PM:name=Combat_Wombat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Combat_Wombat @ Sep 5 2012, 02:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972322"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Just someone with some clout say 100% for sure the black special edition armor is only for the special edition pre-orders plox<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fdLyykG6tk&feature=player_embedded#t=20s" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fdLyykG6tk..._embedded#t=20s</a> Hmmm....
<!--quoteo(post=1972533:date=Sep 6 2012, 12:21 AM:name=Strayan (NS2HD))--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Strayan (NS2HD) @ Sep 6 2012, 12:21 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972533"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We never said that, never implied that, never even hinted that for the briefest of moments. There is even a <i><b>giant image</b></i> smack bang in the middle of the news post. The sentence even says 'new.' My head is just full of 'what' at all these 'stop giving away our black armor' posts.
To everyone who has been so generous with their support in this thread, thank you. It really is heartwarming and it personally fills with me with burning energy to help Flayra shoulder this epic development over the line. Let's do this!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
people are stupid, and once they're on the internet nothing stops them from being even more stupid.
Personally, I think the deluxe armour could have been done better. Would have preferred maybe a helmetless marine, or seriously scratched paint on regular armour... I prefer the regular armour.
Mind you, I don't hate it, it still looks pretty cool and who knows it may "grow" on me.
Maybe this has been answered before, but for those who pre-ordered when the Spark Editor was being offered, are we still going to receive anything other than the Marine Skin? Seems kind of lame at this point that I spent that much and only get a skin :/
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I followed the development since the begining and I kept saying myself that you'll do it.
YOU DID IT !!!!!
Congratulations, a lot of people have been proven wrong today, you guys have... balls.
I wish you guys the best, keep up the good work, UWE deserve to be known and it'll be for sure.
Cheers ! Santé !
BEST FPS EVAR
I was hoping that there would be some ns2 goodies for tf2 though...
I pre-ordered SE over 2 years ago!!! When I saw the sale giving a free upgrade, I was worried, I should have known better than to worry.
I'm sure I'll be getting a friend addicted to the game with the free copy, thanks for everything you guys have done, it's been a long road but a fun one!
WTF did you do to the loading time, guys? i tried to.... try the new beta and well... i couldnt...:
Trying to join a server with 15 players (not full) took 10 minutes and i left because i got tired of waiting;
Trying to join a server with 0 players took 6 minutes and then the game ran at 10fps (well, im used to these low fps already lol)
Trying to make my own server took 8 minutes and again nothing... .________.
WTF did you do to the loading time, guys? i tried to.... try the new beta and well... i couldnt...:
Trying to join a server with 15 players (not full) took 10 minutes and i left because i got tired of waiting;
Trying to join a server with 0 players took 6 minutes and then the game ran at 10fps (well, im used to these low fps already lol)
Trying to make my own server took 8 minutes and again nothing... .________.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Thats um.. pretty unusual. Whats your system specs and net connection?
Takes me a 30 seconds to load the game to main menu, about the same to join/load a game. I do wish the main menu loaded much faster, or at least had a proper loading screen rather than just black.
Back in the earlier betas i was using internet with an average download speed of 25kbs.. now i got one with average 700kbs and its worse... .__________.
Also, i launched the game along with Gamebooster 3.0
Back in the earlier betas i was using internet with an average download speed of 25kbs.. now i got one with average 700kbs and its worse... .__________.
Also, i launched the game along with Gamebooster 3.0<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Are you subscribed to any mods? A few builds back I had that issue and I unsubscribed to everything on the workshop and I could join servers quickly again. Maybe that issue creeped back in.
I've got the beta in my library, but not the main gaim.
I've got the beta in my library, but not the main gaim.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The main game won't show up until release in your library. It will be added automatically. If you have the beta listed you are all registered and good to go.
Well Done on creating the game I've been waiting for all my life!
Some exclusivity should be given to those that helped you and paid the extra $ buying the special edition.
Keep up the great work and looking forward to playing during release date :D
Some exclusivity should be given to those that helped you and paid the extra $ buying the special edition.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually the non-steam non-black-armour edition was $35, not $20. No edition of NS2 was ever priced at $20, even the new steam price is $25. For the extra $5 you paid for the black armour, you get black armour and UWE's eternal gratitude. That offer ended over a year ago and I don't think it's fair to start complaining about that deal now. UWE have been more than generous. You and I both get a second copy of the game and the artbook, soundtrack etc but only you get the black armour.
Some exclusivity should be given to those that helped you and paid the extra $ buying the special edition.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You mean like black armor and alpha access?
"This edition includes the full NS2 soundtrack, a digital art book, a new in-game marine model, and more."
In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.
The standard edition was $20 USD. And no it wasn't $5 for the black armor. The special edition (valued twice the standard edition), $40 USD was to support the team but also have something unique as a thank you, which is now being given out for free?
Technically I already paid for 2 copies of the game if you get my drift.
In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.
And no it wasn't $5 for the black armor. The special edition was to support the team but also have something unique as a thank you, which is now being given out for free?
Technically I already paid for 2 copies of the game if you get my drift.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
So the people that get the deluxe edition now for $24 get the same package I get even though I paid $40 over 2 and half years ago when no one but me and UWE was sure the game was actually even going to get finished? :D I mean I am not really angry id have done the same thing even knowing how it would turn out just kind of confused.
Just someone with some clout say 100% for sure the black special edition armor is only for the special edition pre-orders plox
It is.
I'm trying hard not to rage at how ungrateful you sound.
First of all, the deal is over 1 year old. UWE have given you everything they said they would as part of that deal and FAR more. You even got a free copy of the game worth $25.
Your complaint is that you're upset that the exclusivity surrounding the art book and soundtrack has been sullied by giving it to all the other open beta customers "for free". That's a really petty complaint in the context of all the new free stuff you're getting.
As always, I've been incredibley impressed with how you guys have dealt with the progression of this game and incorporating your community. Its something you definitely have to be proud of, so well-done!
All the best with the future of this game, hell-yeah!
In-game marine model probably is referring to the black armor.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No this is the armor it refers to:
<img src="http://www.unknownworlds.com/cache/thumbnails/SpecialArmor_Render2_800x450.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
You get everything you already have plus all the new swag and a giftable copy of the game. You still have your exclusive black armor and no one else will ever have it.
Just a question about the Black Armor that I don't think has been asked yet:
The Black Armor is a colouring / skin of the Standard Armor (default). Will there also be a Black Armor version of the (new) Deluxe Armor variant?
I guess that would mean that Black Armor wearers will then get a choice of 4 armor options (Black Standard, Black Deluxe, Deluxe and Standard). Nothing major I just thought the new Deluxe Armor would look awesome in Black ;)
Once again well done, can't wait until October. Take a break, put your feet up, have a beer and enjoy your hard work!
We never said that, never implied that, never even hinted that for the briefest of moments. There is even a <i><b>giant image</b></i> smack bang in the middle of the news post. The sentence even says 'new.' My head is just full of 'what' at all these 'stop giving away our black armor' posts.
To everyone who has been so generous with their support in this thread, thank you. It really is heartwarming and it personally fills with me with burning energy to help Flayra shoulder this epic development over the line. Let's do this!
<!--quoteo(post=1972322:date=Sep 5 2012, 02:32 PM:name=Combat_Wombat)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Combat_Wombat @ Sep 5 2012, 02:32 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1972322"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Just someone with some clout say 100% for sure the black special edition armor is only for the special edition pre-orders plox<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fdLyykG6tk&feature=player_embedded#t=20s" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fdLyykG6tk..._embedded#t=20s</a>
Hmmm....
To everyone who has been so generous with their support in this thread, thank you. It really is heartwarming and it personally fills with me with burning energy to help Flayra shoulder this epic development over the line. Let's do this!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
people are stupid, and once they're on the internet nothing stops them from being even more stupid.
Mind you, I don't hate it, it still looks pretty cool and who knows it may "grow" on me.