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Praz @ ORION: Dino Beatdown

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ORION: Dino Beatdown is separate from ORION: Prelude. ORION: Prelude is still VERY much in development and we will be showing a lot more of her off later this year.

We have 6 games in our immediate pipeline, Dino Beatdown is just the one that is ready first. Get ready for awesome!

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Praz @ Orion: Source

We announced a cease development for 'ORION: Source Multiplayer Beta' (aka ORION: Prototype) back in July of 2010. This was to focus on the much newer (and much better product), ORION: Prelude, which you can learn more about here:

Spiralgamestudios.com

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Praz @ ORION Spreads Her Legs

There is no audio included.

However, the audio folk you speak of didn't do any work for the Source Beta, they were brought on afterwards.

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Praz @ ORION Spreads Her Legs

Yes, in fact that would be appreciated.

We don't / didn't have the time to organize it how we would like or include all raw data file types. The more people that can find use out of this the merrier. Just make sure to update us with any new file types - we like to watch the progress ;)

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Praz @ ORION Spreads Her Legs

Yes

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Praz @ ORION: Open Source

No, these are simply the collection of used assets. You'll only need the Source SDK for decompiling and reconstruction.

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Praz @ Orion: Source

We are sorting through all of the applications and will be announcing the winner(s) soon :)

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Praz @ Orion: Source

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We will no longer be updating on these platforms and if you are interested in any Spiral Game Studios news - please refer to the company website (http://www.spiralgamestudios.com) or the Spiral Community (http://www.spiralforums.com).

Official statement for this was posted at:
http://spiralforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1668

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Taking down those community portals became a very simple decision. We are not removing all forums or mediums for discussion. If you want to discuss Spiral Game Studios related stuff or ask us questions directly on any manners, we have put together these mediums to do so.

Previous to this, we were pretty huge on not only updating the community through media updates but also posting on a variety of forums (sometimes 20+). We checked those multiple times a day to to interact and answer any questions.

People are claiming some ridiculous things making this a much bigger issue than it is. This quote sums it up best:

“I don't think I would shoot my self in the foot by removing any one that was either working hard, meeting deadlines or contributing towards the game in a positive way.

Let's use our heads, people.”

In short, spending all of that time interacting outside this forum would literally take up days. We can no longer afford to do that especially given the current circumstances. I haven't had time to devote myself to the actual game development these last few days and that is what is most important.

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Praz @ Miscommunication

That would be because I didn't have another job and was doing this full time and paid you out of my personal pocket with what I was able to.

You could continue parading around and feeling big while kicking someone while they are down - or you can appreciate that I did what I could with what I had to show you that I appreciated your work.

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Praz @ ORION: Prelude

It's surprising to see a comment of this nature :P

We all really appreciate you saying that and reaching out to us.. it really means a lot and helps right now.

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Praz @ Miscommunication

I've stated this was a mixhap. The concept artist used a base image that he wasn't supposed to and was sent my way. It was taken down immediately when I was informed and replaced with another image and I apologized.

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Praz @ Miscommunication

@Tatsur0:
I want you to know I have seen your message and I will attempt to better answer it tomorrow when I am able to provide more information as there is another update attached to this.

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Praz @ Miscommunication

If you look above, I have responded towards Javid and also told him how he can receive his payments. Javid was never fired.

Also, Curtis, Marcus and Ben's work has since been removed from the product.

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Praz @ GDC 2011 Gameplay Footage

Yeah, itll give us about 70-80% of the animation.

We'll have to clean it up a bit and do things with head tracking still.

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Praz @ GDC 2011 Gameplay Footage

Animations (for both characters and dinosaurs) are placeholder.

We will be using motion capture for the final character animation sets.

Dinosaur animations were made in a hurry for the GDC deadline.

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Praz @ ORION: Prelude - GDC 2011 Gameplay

This is a pre-alpha game build built in only 10 weeks.

The Rex animations are in-fact place holder (as are the character animations).

There will be 6 main systems that power the dinosaurs along with independent variables that we can attach on top.

There is currently only 1 system in place, which is the 'World' system. This system allows the dinosaur (T-Rex in this case) to understand his environments, know where he can and cannot go, as well as familiar that other players are on the map. The world system is roughly 70% finished in this video.

Once the other systems are added you will see the true capabilities of each dinosaur.

Hope that helped clear a few things up ;)

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Praz @ The Difference

You will like UE3 water when we are able to spend more time on it.

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Praz @ ORION: Prelude

Hey Commando,

We appreciate you looking out for our sensitive little souls - but you must understand there will always be someone out there that hates everything you do. We mostly post it anywhere, even if its largely negative feedback - in order to grab the attention of the gamer who simply watches it and continues with there lives - not the ones that watch everything and slam it all from the safety of a computer screen.

In that same breath though, our "The Indie Dream" trailer received much better praise - you can check that out here:
Gametrailers.com

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Praz @ Orion: Source

No sir - ORION: Prelude is an independent / standalone game - all you will need is ORION: Prelude ;)

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Praz @ ORION: Prelude

We will be putting our standard system back online in a few days - it uses PayPal.

However, the KickStarter rewards were exclusive to KickStarter. There will be other incentives to donate for - which we will announce shortly.

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Praz @ Orion: Source

You can learn more about it in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QksnxjPSUkc

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Praz @ Orion: Source

It's very optimized, even in it's early stage.

It is scheduled to release on XBLA, PSN and STEAM for $14.99.

FREE DLC has been announced for all platforms

It runs on Unreal Engine 3.

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Praz @ Be The Voice of ORION - Win an NVIDIA GTX 480

Only 3 hours remain - track, support and spread the link:
Kickstarter.com

Take the opportunity to grab some of those amazing (super limited and exclusive) rewards!

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Praz @ ORION: Prelude

Only 3 hours remain - track, support and spread the link:
Kickstarter.com

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Praz @ 30 Days of ORION

No doubt they will!

We look forward to talking - and we appreciate your support :)

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Praz @ Orion: Source

Hey FireSpike - thanks for taking the time to comment.

Yes, ORION: Prelude will in fact include dinosaurs and vehicles. Go check it all out at:
Indiedb.com

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Praz @ 30 Days of ORION

Hey Mataro,

It is true - the Kick Starter promotion ends in roughly 5 hours. It was a huge 30 day event. While the KickStarter rewards were specific to the Kick Starter promotion - our normal donation system will be going back online (uses PayPal) once Kick Starter ends.

We will offer other incentives in the future and are always happy to talk one on one and work directly with you to gauge some package and reward ideas.

If you would like to talk, feel free to email personally at:
dprassel@spiralgamestudios.com

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Praz @ 30 Days of ORION

We agree with you - what was displayed was a pre-alpha. All that "neat" stuff comes once the foundation is done being laid out :)

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Praz @ 30 Days of ORION

The technology is great. There are quite a few awesome technology demonstrations that I have that really push that technology. The problem is, that it all depends on the developer. There are a few games that really utilize it nicely, others are sloppy integrations and are more of a headache than a joy.

It's relatively easy, and NVIDIA will be assisting us the entire way.

While it's for a limited crowd (not a huge population having access to 3D tech yet) - it is definitely worth it when it's done right.

Let me know if you want some of the 3D tech demos I have - email me at dprassel@spiralgamestudios.com

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