The official marine vs. alien poll

Jops · September 2002

Marines definetly, who would want to be a mutating, mucus dripping, smelly alien! <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asrifle.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':asrifle:'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':tiny:'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pudgy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':pudgy:'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bob.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':bob:'>

elitebear · September 2002

looks like that marines getting a 3 kill totem <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> . he owns

opium · September 2002

aliens.

<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bob.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':bob:'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asrifle.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':asrifle:'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':tiny:'>

Redford · September 2002

Hmmm... I have to say that a slow, stealthy ttack from behind where my enemy never even knew I was there until he hits the floor is my favorite sort of assualt.

Orrrr a well-placed xenocide. <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

FireWarrior · September 2002

SHOTGUNS!!!!!!!!!!!!! HMG'S!!!!!!!!!!!! GL'S!!!!!!!!

I think you can guess it from my comment above.

Comprox · September 2002

All I wil lsay is paralyze + high-flying-jetpacking marine = win!

Insane · September 2002

Why you no vote for the aliens? Fools! Just wait 'till I bite all your heads off!

SuperSammo · September 2002

Phwoar!
runs around corner. Charges like a rocket powered bulldozer.

Marine Screams:
"Incoming Onos! Ah I think I just shi-"
*queue squishy human sound.*
Muhahaha.

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not to say marines wont be great, but noob commanders will really screw the marines around.

Tenebrae · September 2002

I voted Marines but I might play either <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asrifle.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::asrifle::'>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/turret.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::sentry::'>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::onos::'>

Mixolyde · September 2002

I think I will probably start with Aliens. I was always the best with them in AvP, anyway. I used to make my friends physically nauseaus (sp?) the way I'd move around. But, I'm sure that I'll learn both sides. How can you defeat an enemy if you don't know how they work. <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>
Mix

Kadreal · September 2002

Spectator! How come there is no spectator slot to vote on? <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>
I'D rather waTch marines get torn to peices and aleins shot to peices all while eating popcorn.

GNEAR · September 2002

I choose aliens for the fact that they look so cool!!!!!

<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bob.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::skulk::'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pudgy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::gorge::'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::onos::'>

MooMoo_the_SnowCow · September 2002

Why watch the marines get torn up by aliens why you your self can join in the fun to <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> !!

Metal_Man · September 2002

Being an alien will be so much fun... dropping down on the Marines below you, watching them spray randomly as you slip in between them, separating their flesh, the purity of the confusion...

o_O Yeah. It's really a toss-up, both teams are gonna be great.

Willow · September 2002

Us Marines will eat alien brain in the morning, maybe with a little twist of lemon and some exotic spices....

Semper Fi!
/me stomps Marine combat boot on the ground

Longtooth · September 2002

Hard choice I suppose....After all I am a real marine in training right now....What many people haven't realized is the map might affect your choice. For example in CS(I don't play it it is just an example) certain maps I prefer Terrorist over Counter-Terrorist. I think the map will wiegh heavily on my choice.

Teppla · September 2002

Well see CS and NS are totally different. In cs the only difference between the teams was a few guns and the models. But in NS both teams are entirely different, I think if the person wants to play with teamwork or wants to play some deathmatch style NS will decide which team he/she will be on.

Longtooth · September 2002

Good point, AVP2 is a better example. Some levels in that game I prefer the predator other I prefer the aliens or the marines. I think NS willbe the same for me as far as team chosing goes, Unless the teams are unbalanced, then I will fix them.

LockNLoaded · September 2002

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (Longtooth @ Sep. 28 2002,09:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Hard choice I suppose....After all I am a real marine in training right now....What many people haven't realized is the map might affect your choice. For example in CS(I don't play it it is just an example) certain maps I prefer Terrorist over Counter-Terrorist. I think the map will wiegh heavily on my choice.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
i agree on this one. once version 1 is out, and after some time of getting used to the maps for sure theres gonna be a choice between choosing which type of gaming style suits that map. unless..of course they (mappers) did an awesome job with balancing the maps <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

oh and Tep ur sig is kinda big. follow the sig guide lines in the ART forum.

SuperMunchkin · September 2002

I'm a sucker for the underdog, so I voted aliens. And I am actually very much looking forward to being able to make my own upgrades and morph to whatever I want.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy teamwork and know what it can accomplish. But I also like being able to survive without depending on my commander being competent. Which will likely be an issue upon release (early on anyway).

BTL · September 2002

Which side will I play?

Initially I'll play both sides to get a feel for them. But I think eventually it will come down to what ever mood I'm in.

If I'm in a DM'ing kinda mood or just want to do my own thing, then I'll play aliens. I only have to cooperate/coordinate as little or as much as I want.

If I'm in a team spirit kinda mood then I'll go for the marines. I think it will be extremely rewarding carrying out plans with your team and watching those plans succeed. Knowing that you had your part and without fulfilling that your team probably would have lost.

From everything I have read so far, each team is balanced and your going to have fun whichever side you pick. <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

BTS_Squirrel · September 2002

i gues it also depends for me, if im playing with buddies or something., il prolly go marines, but if im going solo, ill do aliens.

SuperMunchkin · September 2002

I don't really favor one over the other, but I will likely play aliens more just because they have cool abilities. Which I'm all about that. Weapons that blow shtuff up is cool- but spewing acid and wall walking is better in my opinion.

Hatamoto · September 2002

Marines... although I worry that it'd be a situation like in CS, where noone knows or cares what the rest of the team is doing and is just out for number one. Some of the best games in CS I've ever enjoyed were when you had two decently organized sides. Hopefully the commander will help even random schmoes into a more organized unit. <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

Skrift · September 2002

I think I´ll play both equally. I´ve always had fun hunting marines in AVP(1&2) as an alien, but I think it´s time for me to play the "hunted"´s part more. With marines it´s more about <b>surviving</b> anyways. i think I´ll like playing on both sides. <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Radiocage · September 2002

Ah if I really wanted to shoot guns that badly, I'd go play any other mod, a lot of my attraction toward this game is the biting, clawing, and flying part of it, if you know what I mean <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

black-hawk · September 2002

human >:| think there soo strong and smart and invincible

<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bob.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::skulk::'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asrifle.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::asrifle::'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/pudgy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::gorge::'>
<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::onos::'>

Well now what is he gonna do hehehehehehh

Venmoch · October 2002

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (black-hawk @ Sep. 30 2002,11:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Well now what is he gonna do hehehehehehh</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Panic and call for backup!

Necro · October 2002

i voted for aliens but really i couldnt decide cause i luv both....look at the votes

marines: 63%
aliens: 37%

<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bob.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::skulk::'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asrifle.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::asrifle::'> <img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tiny.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='::onos::'>

Surge · October 2002

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td><b>Quote</b> (Radiocage @ Sep. 29 2002,14:31)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">...my attraction toward this game is the biting, clawing, and flying part of it....</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I didn't think you had the opportunity to escape a rapist in Natural Selection...

<img src="http://www.natural-selection.org/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

The official marine vs. alien poll

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