At least some form of update

Scorch · 03-09-2010, 08:08 AM

OK, in the spirit of some form of information here is at least a few of the things we are working on/thinking about now. All subject to change, insert standard disclaimer here.

-"Battlespace" returning to more of its simulator roots from Classic, really a place to practice not advance. I know this will make some of you happy in that advancing will only happen in "real" space not instant action type playing. I still hope to have some achievements/leader board materials form here but not likely to have any equipment or pilot advancing type effects.

-Lots of work on missions. With the new design team map layouts, mission stories, the types of things you do in missions, etc is all MUCH more interesting and varied than ever before. The kinds of things we can now do is very advanced.

-Better faction definition. The stories in the game really tell all about your faction and why you are at war with the others. The story is also darker than before with many of the missions you fly feeling more gray than the typical black and white always doing the good thing type story.

-PvP. Lots and lots of work on systems for PvP, new maps, new game play, new forms of advancement, player built battle stations, capturing sectors, etc. The scope and feel of the massive space battles you will be taking part in against other players will be, IMHO, what really sets us apart.

-AI functionality. Tons of work on making the AI both the right difficulty (it was way to easy before) and also varied in behavior.

Once we have more solid information we'll share it.

Gridlock · 03-09-2010, 08:22 AM

O_O

I hereby renounce my heterosexuality and wish to have your child. You've made me the happiest man alive!

In more seriousness, this is great news. I'm so happy that the battlespace is becoming just a sim. That'll leave the real, important fights in the real world. The rest of it is just as fantastic.

EDIT: *Cough*, sorry Rockjaw...

Sinupe · 03-09-2010, 08:23 AM

To begin with: THANK YOU SCORCH.

Now about the changes:

It seems you really listened to us and I'm very grateful that "real space" is taking is rightful spot at the centre of the game.

Excelent news.

All I need to be really happy is to have a quick update on the current Econ trend.

Krabb · 03-09-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gridlock

O_O

I hereby renounce my heterosexuality and wish to have your child. You've made me the happiest man alive!

Signed

Fehz · 03-09-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorch

player built battle stations, capturing sectors, etc.

This is the best piece of news I've seen in months. Keep up the good work! Little tid-bits like this every now and then are most appreciated.. Now I have to go rebuild my squad site since it was taken down for inactivity..

Gridlock · 03-09-2010, 08:32 AM

I think I liked "Squeeeeeee!" better Fehz. More true to your emotions

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A.L. · 03-09-2010, 08:38 AM

Info!?

Wow! I think I'm a little turned on

I'm gonna have to gank a few Quants to celebrate.

Thunderbolt · 03-09-2010, 08:44 AM

Dang! I think I'll go buy a lottery ticket....

Kyller · 03-09-2010, 08:44 AM

Whoa! I had to look at the post like four times to verify it was in fact from today! SWEET! Love that battlespace is looking more like SIM, and that space is where the battles will happen.

Then I had to look at the post about five more times to verify that it was in fact Scorch making the post... I think your cool and all RockJaw (Your OK too DNote)... but Scorch, now thats hawt!

Protos · 03-09-2010, 09:11 AM

Great news. It seems they ARE listening to the community. I like the changes/Proposed changes. It will make the game have more depth and replayability.

03-09-2010, 08:08 AM	#1
Scorch NetDevil Join Date: Jan 2009	At least some form of update OK, in the spirit of some form of information here is at least a few of the things we are working on/thinking about now. All subject to change, insert standard disclaimer here. -"Battlespace" returning to more of its simulator roots from Classic, really a place to practice not advance. I know this will make some of you happy in that advancing will only happen in "real" space not instant action type playing. I still hope to have some achievements/leader board materials form here but not likely to have any equipment or pilot advancing type effects. -Lots of work on missions. With the new design team map layouts, mission stories, the types of things you do in missions, etc is all MUCH more interesting and varied than ever before. The kinds of things we can now do is very advanced. -Better faction definition. The stories in the game really tell all about your faction and why you are at war with the others. The story is also darker than before with many of the missions you fly feeling more gray than the typical black and white always doing the good thing type story. -PvP. Lots and lots of work on systems for PvP, new maps, new game play, new forms of advancement, player built battle stations, capturing sectors, etc. The scope and feel of the massive space battles you will be taking part in against other players will be, IMHO, what really sets us apart. -AI functionality. Tons of work on making the AI both the right difficulty (it was way to easy before) and also varied in behavior. Once we have more solid information we'll share it.

03-09-2010, 08:22 AM	#2
Gridlock Senior Pilot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada	O_O I hereby renounce my heterosexuality and wish to have your child. You've made me the happiest man alive! In more seriousness, this is great news. I'm so happy that the battlespace is becoming just a sim. That'll leave the real, important fights in the real world. The rest of it is just as fantastic. EDIT: Cough, sorry Rockjaw... __________________ Taak 'Gridlock' Coram Last edited by Gridlock; 03-09-2010 at 10:58 AM.

03-09-2010, 08:23 AM	#3
Sinupe Pilot Join Date: Feb 2009	To begin with: THANK YOU SCORCH. Now about the changes: It seems you really listened to us and I'm very grateful that "real space" is taking is rightful spot at the centre of the game. Excelent news. All I need to be really happy is to have a quick update on the current Econ trend. Last edited by Sinupe; 03-09-2010 at 08:39 AM.

03-09-2010, 08:32 AM	#6
Gridlock Senior Pilot Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada	I think I liked "Squeeeeeee!" better Fehz. More true to your emotions . __________________ Taak 'Gridlock' Coram

03-09-2010, 08:38 AM	#7
A.L. Pilot Join Date: May 2009	Info!? Wow! I think I'm a little turned on I'm gonna have to gank a few Quants to celebrate. __________________ Scorpio Research Institute Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, 'cause I'm the meanest motherf_____ in the valley. -Octavius A.L.- Scorpio Guard for SRI

03-09-2010, 08:44 AM	#8
Thunderbolt Pilot Join Date: Jun 2009	Dang! I think I'll go buy a lottery ticket.... __________________ I walk the path of the Void Storm I am the Sword in the Darkness I am the Lion in the Void. The sky is My Scroll, My Ship is the Pen. Thus it is so: "My deeds are Written in the Stars"

03-09-2010, 08:44 AM	#9
Kyller Pilot Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seattle, WA	Whoa! I had to look at the post like four times to verify it was in fact from today! SWEET! Love that battlespace is looking more like SIM, and that space is where the battles will happen. Then I had to look at the post about five more times to verify that it was in fact Scorch making the post... I think your cool and all RockJaw (Your OK too DNote)... but Scorch, now thats hawt! __________________ Life is far too serious to be taken seriously - Kyller

03-09-2010, 09:11 AM	#10
Protos Pilot Join Date: Feb 2009	Great news. It seems they ARE listening to the community. I like the changes/Proposed changes. It will make the game have more depth and replayability. __________________ Lt. Protos - Scorpio Research Institute Zeta Squad Leader

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