AxelGlazeCebuCityMembersJoin Date: 2018-07-06Member: 241963Posts: 2Fully active user
edited September 2018
For me the title " Below Zero " fits better because it is not only about the title Subnautica but it is more base on the environment and the biome which is located in arctic which is very cold.. and maybe the temperature of the biome is colder than zero degree but that is only base on my observation XD
And this post https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/subnautica-multiplayer-when-if-how-and-why/ in which its stated that the game was originally conceived of as a co op experience. So all you people stating that they never planned to make the game co op and how we all need to just shut up and stop bringing it up can shush.
We were told it was supposed to be co op and it will be co op soon after release so give us our co op
No, just... no. First off, the second article literally SAYS it’s outdated and has a link pointing to updated info. The first is from 2014, when the game was really only in a concept phase. In that time things are subject to change, and guess what? They did. Nobody ever said multiplayer was never planned, because it was. However too many things got in the way and the devs decided against it relatively early on. If you look in the pinned threads section you’ll see an entire thread (by one of the devs) on why multiplayer will not happen.
Due to the way this game works it would be nigh-impossible to do multiplayer, and it’d require messing up a LOT of stuff in the base code. They’d be better off just making a game from the ground up. NOT below zero, either. Below zero, while independent of the basegame, still runs on the same base code and multiplayer is also impossible for it as well.
Even if they COULD make multiplayer work, it’s not just a matter of flipping a few switches and pressing a few buttons. It’d take several months, and I’d expect at least a year before it’s completed. They can’t just give us co-op.
Plus, the devs decided that they wanted a game with a narrative that kinda builds upon you being alone. You’re the sole survivor and you’ve got nobody around who can help you. Multiplayer would cause all kinds of problems with the story.
There IS that multiplayer mod but don’t think it means the devs can also add multiplayer. That mod will never be at the quality expected of the devs, and it causes all sorts of problems with progression.
TLDR: Multiplayer will never happen. Stop asking for it. Seriously. Save your breath.
This concludes my rant.
VectorMaster22(I left my keys in the Neptune Escape Rocket when I was trying to get stuff for my time capsule)MembersJoin Date: 2018-04-23Member: 240271Posts: 106Advanced user
Why is it called Below Zero and not SubZero or something like that? Since this is SUBnautica, Subzero would be a better name.
The reason, I think, that its called Subnautica Below Zero instead of making a completely new name is because its supposed to be a sequal to the game, instead of a new game. Yes, I know that it is clearly stated that The new DLC isn't even a DLC technically, its a stand alone expansion. However, from a strictly story point-of-view, the game takes place on the same planet, with (generally) the same conditions, making it more of a continuation of the game. To put it another way, if a sequel of a movie came out showing a different perspective, they wouldn't name it something completely unrelated to the first movie.
VectorMaster22(I left my keys in the Neptune Escape Rocket when I was trying to get stuff for my time capsule)MembersJoin Date: 2018-04-23Member: 240271Posts: 106Advanced user
(SPOILERS)
Also, are they really adding a jukebox to the game? (Found on the Trello, under to-do )
Is this just an idea, or are they really thinking about adding it? I'm onboard!
Hyrulehero101South carolinaMembersJoin Date: 2017-09-16Member: 233095Posts: 51Advanced user
Hahahahaha I love this idea so when will xboxone development be finished? Oh never? Oh great guess I have to waste 500 dollars for a computer and an extra 60 for the game
Hahahahaha I love this idea so when will xboxone development be finished? Oh never? Oh great guess I have to waste 500 dollars for a computer and an extra 60 for the game
Xbone is going to be finished.
If they weren't planning to finish it, they would've stopped a while ago.
I've been skulking around here for almost four years.
Hahahahaha I love this idea so when will xboxone development be finished? Oh never? Oh great guess I have to waste 500 dollars for a computer and an extra 60 for the game
Computers capable of running the game do go for around 300-1000, but do note the game is only 20. A 500 would probably work.
Either way, don't assume development has stopped. Multiple times they stated that they will work on it and are working on it.
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gamer1000kMembersJoin Date: 2017-04-29Member: 230121Posts: 313Advanced user
Just logged back in on here after a rather long Subnautica hiatus to give my impressions of what we've seen so far of the arctic expansion.
That picture of the hovercraft and the descriptions of the other vehicles make me happy. My opinion is that Subnautica is lacking in vehicles, and I'm very glad to see the devs adding new ones.
The ice should provide lots of interesting verticality and caves above and below water, and hopefully give us lots of interesting places to explore. Also glad to see that screenshot of a rather large base above water. Despite the main focus of the game being underwater, I'll admit that a lot of my favorite exploration was on the islands so I'm glad to see we'll likely have more above water areas to explore.
Overall I'm tentatively hopeful for this standalone expansion. I'm a little disappointed it's a standalone experience, but at the same time it gives the devs a lot more freedom to change things up. My hope is that they'll take advantage of this as much as possible and address some of the fundamental issues with the base game.
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There is a new wiki for it:
http://subnautica-arctic.wikia.com/wiki/?_ga=2.126667149.1688280736.1535842548-1793284901.1527598708
And I know it's early, but will it be coming to Xbox?
If yes, please vote which one do you prefer from the concept arts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTp3ETPNaP8
For me:
#2 (looks like massive ice breaker)
Undoubtedly it's coming to Xbone and PS4. But clearly, expansion for console probably isn't a very big priority, if at all.
Yet I still have no idea what's going on.
And this post https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/subnautica-multiplayer-when-if-how-and-why/ in which its stated that the game was originally conceived of as a co op experience. So all you people stating that they never planned to make the game co op and how we all need to just shut up and stop bringing it up can shush.
We were told it was supposed to be co op and it will be co op soon after release so give us our co op
Due to the way this game works it would be nigh-impossible to do multiplayer, and it’d require messing up a LOT of stuff in the base code. They’d be better off just making a game from the ground up. NOT below zero, either. Below zero, while independent of the basegame, still runs on the same base code and multiplayer is also impossible for it as well.
Even if they COULD make multiplayer work, it’s not just a matter of flipping a few switches and pressing a few buttons. It’d take several months, and I’d expect at least a year before it’s completed. They can’t just give us co-op.
Plus, the devs decided that they wanted a game with a narrative that kinda builds upon you being alone. You’re the sole survivor and you’ve got nobody around who can help you. Multiplayer would cause all kinds of problems with the story.
There IS that multiplayer mod but don’t think it means the devs can also add multiplayer. That mod will never be at the quality expected of the devs, and it causes all sorts of problems with progression.
TLDR: Multiplayer will never happen. Stop asking for it. Seriously. Save your breath.
This concludes my rant.
The reason, I think, that its called Subnautica Below Zero instead of making a completely new name is because its supposed to be a sequal to the game, instead of a new game. Yes, I know that it is clearly stated that The new DLC isn't even a DLC technically, its a stand alone expansion. However, from a strictly story point-of-view, the game takes place on the same planet, with (generally) the same conditions, making it more of a continuation of the game. To put it another way, if a sequel of a movie came out showing a different perspective, they wouldn't name it something completely unrelated to the first movie.
Also, are they really adding a jukebox to the game? (Found on the Trello, under to-do )
Is this just an idea, or are they really thinking about adding it? I'm onboard!
Xbone is going to be finished.
If they weren't planning to finish it, they would've stopped a while ago.
Yet I still have no idea what's going on.
Computers capable of running the game do go for around 300-1000, but do note the game is only 20. A 500 would probably work.
Either way, don't assume development has stopped. Multiple times they stated that they will work on it and are working on it.
"I'm ashamed, I'm to blame,
Don't wanna think about it,
Who I am, what I've done?
How do I carry on?
Wanna change, turn the page,
Don't wanna think about it,
How do I undo what's done?"
- "Undone" Five Finger Death Punch
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I wish they feature coop mod since I truly would like to share another awasome deep water experience.
Sea Truck sounds promising, I hope it's more useful than the Cyclops.
That picture of the hovercraft and the descriptions of the other vehicles make me happy. My opinion is that Subnautica is lacking in vehicles, and I'm very glad to see the devs adding new ones.
The ice should provide lots of interesting verticality and caves above and below water, and hopefully give us lots of interesting places to explore. Also glad to see that screenshot of a rather large base above water. Despite the main focus of the game being underwater, I'll admit that a lot of my favorite exploration was on the islands so I'm glad to see we'll likely have more above water areas to explore.
Overall I'm tentatively hopeful for this standalone expansion. I'm a little disappointed it's a standalone experience, but at the same time it gives the devs a lot more freedom to change things up. My hope is that they'll take advantage of this as much as possible and address some of the fundamental issues with the base game.