Nsipt8 screenshot extravaganza

FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds EntertainmentSan Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
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<div class="IPBDescription">Weekend of june 2st</div>I have a special treat for everyone: 15 new screenshots from this weekend's playtest!  This weekend saw the first playtesting of Yamazaki's ns_penumbra and N@rby's ns_freon.  We also saw tons of new artwork, including more view models for the marines and the first ever, level 1 view model!  His jaws are incredibly scary, especially the way the snap shut around your view when you bite.  They are perhaps a little big right now, but one thing's for sure, they add a lot of immersion to NS.

Enjoy!!!



<b>I enjoy a look back at our growing alien base on penumbra</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-1.jpg" border="0">



<b>I go into overwatch while the commander reinforces the warehouse on hera</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-2.jpg" border="0">



<b>Comprox advances carefully through a beautiful hallway on penumbra</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-3.jpg" border="0">



<b>I send the marines back into the meatgrinder.  We kept trying to take the hangar on penumbra, and I was yelling at my team "GET BACK INTO THE GATES YOU GRUNTS!".  It was a losing battle, nothing else we could do...</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-4.jpg" border="0">




<b>Ready for a mid-game marine snack...</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-5.jpg" border="0">



<b>I try hiding behind a resource tower while trying to "persuade" Bilko to leave our base alone</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-6.jpg" border="0">



<b>Utter chaos in the bast airlock.  No, I don't know what's going on either.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-7.jpg" border="0">



<b>You know there are nasties through that doorway.  This is the bridge area on bast.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-8.jpg" border="0">



<b>A sizeable fireteam of marines shoot at the hive that's found nestled in the hot tubes of freon.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-9.jpg" border="0">



<b>Comprox sprints to the marine start on hera to finish trashing it before it can be rebuilt.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-10.jpg" border="0">



<b>Revelling in the glory of my fangs.  Green hive room on hera.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-11.jpg" border="0">



<b>We set up turrets then keep that huge door (to my left) open, to fire on passing aliens.  Just trying getting through THAT!  I take a breather to ask a question to the commander.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-12.jpg" border="0">



<b>Yamazaki goes on an unrivalled killing spree.  He happened to be within range of both an active hive and a defensive chamber, so he kept regenerating even as we shot him.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-13.jpg" border="0">



<b>More chaos in the airlock.</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-14.jpg" border="0">



<b>The marines test out their grenades in the engine room...</b>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/uploads/cgc-nsipt8-15.jpg" border="0">
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  • GwahirGwahir Join Date: 2002-04-24 Member: 513Members, Constellation
    looks great... but his eyes are inside his mouth?  must not be fun to eat... just gets me other than that great!
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  • realityisdeadrealityisdead Employed by Raven Software after making ns_nothing Join Date: 2002-01-26 Member: 94Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Those are... without a doubt... the best screenshots I've ever seen for this game. They really capture the feel of the gameplay NS has got going right now. Amazing.

    BTW, if you think those teeth look cool in a picture... just you wait until you see them bite down on the screen with the corresponding sound. Wow.

    (Gwahir, once you see those teeth in action, you won't even <i>care</i> that about the unrealisticness of your sight coming from in his mouth. The utter immersion it gives you of being on the alien side is well worth it. <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo--> )



    <!--EDIT|ken20banks|June 03 2002,14:09-->
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  • FamFam Diaper-Wearing Dog On A Ball Join Date: 2002-02-17 Member: 222Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    <!--QuoteBegin--ken20banks+June 03 2002,20:06--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (ken20banks @ June 03 2002,20:06)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin-->BTW, if you think those teeth look cool in a picture... just you wait until you see them bite down on the screen with the corresponding sound. Wow.

    (Gwahir, once you see those teeth in action, you won't even <i>care</i> that about the unrealisticness of your sight coming from in his mouth. The utter immersion it gives you of being on the alien side is well worth it. <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo--> )<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Yes.
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  • CommandoCommando Join Date: 2002-05-22 Member: 657Members, NS1 Playtester
    Looks awesome :O

    Whats with the funny 'smoke rings' in some shots?
    Is this showing marines through walls?
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  • eBnareBnar Join Date: 2002-03-12 Member: 307Members
    Those shots looks amazing. I guess I'll be playing when it comes out.
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  • pielemuispielemuis Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 72Members, NS1 Playtester
    incredible shots, but I'm not sure I like the fact thsoe teeth are showing all the time, maybe only let them show if you press the attack button?  Anyway PT'ers already convinced me it's really cool, so maybe it's not that bad d:)
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  • ChromeAngelChromeAngel Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 14Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Does anyone remember Red Dwarf, series 3, the episode called Polymorph?  The Polymorph's POV looked like those jaws, it gives me trouble taking them seriously.

    Penumbra and Freon never seem to be running when i'm on the server <!--emo&:(--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('><!--endemo-->

    The 'smoke rings' are the alien hive sight, showing the positions of other aliens.



    <!--EDIT|ChromeAngel|June 03 2002,20:28-->
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  • SlycasterSlycaster Limited Edition Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 24Members, NS1 Playtester
    Wow, im going to agree with ken on that, those are the best screenshots for ns yet, really really captures what the game is about. i just LOVE the pic of freon with the 4 marines ariming at the hive above, i think i was part of that too <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

    (note, that shotgun model is STILL only a placeholder&#33<!--emo&;)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->



    <!--EDIT|Cyanide|June 03 2002,16:01-->
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  • CadaverCadaver Creator of original ns_origin Join Date: 2002-04-17 Member: 466Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Wow. Breathtaking stuff, very nice <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->

    I have to say I love the jaws, it doesn't really matter to me that they're "unrealistic". Yes, they kind of remind me of Red Dwarf's polymorph also, but they remind me of Aliens more, which is a good thing.
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  • FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds Entertainment San Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
    If you think about how to better convey a bite attack in the first person, let me know. <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->  Cory and I have talked about this for awhile, and this is what we came up with.  The only other decent approach is showing his snout on the bottom of the screen, but that's not nearly as exciting and it would look pretty strange I think.

    This way you feel like My Little Monster ™!
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  • MonsieurEvilMonsieurEvil Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 4Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    You do need to suspend some disbelief when you use them. BUt doing it this way is basically the only way to have animated alien teeth attacks. Otherwise you'd just have the unmoving snout poking out, and no way to see the lower jaw working...

    - Whoops - Flay beat me to it.



    <!--EDIT|MonsieurEvil|June 03 2002,17:25-->
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  • richard_of_richardlandrichard_of_richardland Join Date: 2002-05-29 Member: 687Members
    I was wondering how you would see yourself as an alien after the thread earlier about looking down and stuff.
    Afterall just charging someone with no weapon or arms infront of you would feel like running into someone in half-life, it would feel silly as hell.

    Apart from having teeth etc, the only other way I could think of doing it would be to switch to a 3rd person view just behind the head when playing as alien or when charging or something.

    I think those theeth look good though, when the marines are in your sights it will seem as though they are more than in your sights and ready to be pounced at, but that they are perfect for your next snack.
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  • GraheimGraheim Join Date: 2002-04-02 Member: 375Members
    It's tricky.  Especially when the jaws close, because then all you're seeing is the inside of your mouth.  However, I think it encourages people to play smart.  Wait for the right moment to pounce, instead of just rushing in helter skelter.
    And with those teeth closing and the sound they make, you're certainly not going to feel like you're just "bumping into" someone.
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  • Bacon_BitsBacon_Bits Join Date: 2002-02-05 Member: 167Members
    as if my life don't suck enough now you taunt me with your pretty pretty game that looks fun fun fun <!--emo&:(--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('><!--endemo-->  my only question is...the screen seems pretty cluttered...does that get in the way in game?
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  • RavenousRavenous Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 48Members
    Ohh my .. ! really great shots from the greates MOD !

    I see you have corrected the alignment for the Heavy Machine Gun (or im just blind) looks really great !

    And now for a *question* does Turrets have infinite ammo ?



    Yeeahaaw great shots !
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  • Sgt_XSgt_X Join Date: 2002-03-01 Member: 261Members
    /me drools
    /me drools
    /my computer is shorted out and the circuit breaker dies from all the drool
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  • the_stalkerthe_stalker Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 49Members
    woah! bobs got teeth
    woah! nice pics!  <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->
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  • SleepySleepy Join Date: 2002-06-03 Member: 727Members
    I've been following this modifications development for a couple months now and after looking at those screenshots I just have to give all of the Natural Selection team a "Good Job".  Can't wait to see the other alien models and features you have yet to unveil.
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  • Silver_FoxSilver_Fox Spammer Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 34Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    heh

    A few people have labled me a 'turret abuser' because of areas like that one with the 'huge door'.

    I'm telling you guys ... four turrets inst spaming!

    er ...

    really!

    <!--emo&:(--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('><!--endemo-->

    lol, oh yea, that piture right below it is like ... right around the corner from the other turrets ...

    <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo-->
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  • humbabahumbaba That Exciting Tales From the Frontline Guy Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 86Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor
    Note my kill, Guess what weapon was used. . .
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  • JedisarJedisar Join Date: 2002-03-03 Member: 264Awaiting Authorization
    Handgun! <!--emo&:p--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'><!--endemo--> And You Petitioned for the shotgun to be removed!
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  • TraneTrane Join Date: 2002-02-01 Member: 148Members
    WOW!!!  I swear, these shots get better and better.  I got my brother excited about the game finally with these shots.  He ussually doesnt get excited unless its already hands on too.  Really Good stuff, and the jaws seem like the best solution to me too.
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  • SonoSono Join Date: 2002-01-26 Member: 105Members
    First I thought those jaws don't do good, as they are a bit unrealistic, cause BOB's eyes are not in his mouth (as you guessed).


    But now I think they are awesome. And if it really looks even more great in game while biting then I can't wait.

    Keep up that great work!
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  • CervantesCervantes Join Date: 2002-03-05 Member: 275Members
    <!--QuoteBegin--Sleepy+June 03 2002,21:21--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (Sleepy @ June 03 2002,21:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteEBegin-->I've been following this modifications development for a couple months now and after looking at those screenshots I just have to give all of the Natural Selection team a "Good Job".  Can't wait to see the other alien models and features you have yet to unveil.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    ditto  <!--emo&;)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'><!--endemo-->
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  • FreestylerFreestyler The First NS Fan Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 20Members
    Those jaws come near to being the best view model ever made for any half-life mod.  They are absolutly birlliant ingame!
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  • pielemuispielemuis Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 72Members, NS1 Playtester
    Well if any of you played Rise of the triad, it had a dog mode, you could only see the snout,you could see you were biting if you attacted tho, maybe try it with the level 1 and see if it works? it also had an licking animation, but don't think bob will be licking his snout d:)
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  • f3rretf3rret Join Date: 2002-05-29 Member: 686Members
    ...

    That looks hella sweet... <!--emo&:)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'><!--endemo-->

    --F3rret
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  • FreestylerFreestyler The First NS Fan Join Date: 2002-01-24 Member: 20Members
    Ferret?  The same Ferret who used to be here?
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  • f3rretf3rret Join Date: 2002-05-29 Member: 686Members
    I... don't... know...

    I remember reading about this mod a LONG time ago. I used to go by the name Ferret but I don't remember posting here. Now I go by F3rret, because there are a lot of people who already use Ferret.

    I'm Canadian, if that helps at all. Where was this other Ferret from?

    EDIT: If you wanna chat, let's go to Off-topic, so we don't clutter this up...

    --F3rret
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  • Rico1Rico1 NS Oldtimer Join Date: 2002-05-24 Member: 664Members
    Hmm well, i finally decided to post something in these boards (horray for me&#33<!--emo&;)--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'><!--endemo--> and i just  wanted to tell u guys that it looks like its gonna be a killer mod. Ive been watching it develop for months now, but i really havent had much time to post or anything.

    I have a question though, how good will the teamplay be? i know lots of mods out there that try to focus on teamplay but fail miserably because they cant predict players who just abuse certain classes/weapons and are able to kill anyone without help from their team. Im asking this because im really pondering of expanding my clan to this mod(kudos to a great ORIGINAL idea: commander mode <!--emo&:D--><img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'><!--endemo--> )and i just want to know about the teamplay.

    BTW: We might also be able to provide with a good server when it is released. i know it isnt much, but at least a start?

    PS: Sleepy, is that you from the GW dev team? if not nm  
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