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NS2 Q&A #2

NS2 Q&A #2

Natural Selection 2 2 comments

Max answers some of the most frequently asked questions about NS2 development.

Build 157 and 158 Released

Build 157 and 158 Released

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The Beta is coming along well. With each patch, the game is getting closer to release. And you can help!

NS2 closed beta released...and how we got here

NS2 closed beta released...and how we got here

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Finally, the closed beta is available to those who preorded NS2. Not only that, but the Fade is now playable!

Alpha Build 154 Released

Alpha Build 154 Released

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Build 154 has been released on Steam - Havok physics, noticeable game frame-rate improvements!

Power Nodes

Power Nodes

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Power nodes are a new feature in Natural Selection 2. They control the lighting for rooms and power for marine structures. Their use is a prime example...

The Whip - Reveal

The Whip - Reveal

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The Whip is the structure that the Commander will want to build when employing a more offensive strategy.

The Flamethrower - Gameplay Video

The Flamethrower - Gameplay Video

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We wanted to put together a quick update showing off one of the new weapon classes that is in NS2 - the Flamethrower.

"The Crag" Reveal

"The Crag" Reveal

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For this update we wanted to talk about the Crag, the first of four different alien structures the alien commander will be able to build in NS2. It will...

NS2 Alpha Patch #2 released (Build 151)

NS2 Alpha Patch #2 released (Build 151)

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We are making good progress with physics, animation and networking bugs in the alpha and have many improvements and fixes in our new patch.

NS2 Alpha Patch Released

NS2 Alpha Patch Released

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We've been busy triaging reports and fixing them as fast as we can and today we're releasing a patch with the first group of these.

NS2 Alpha Released!

NS2 Alpha Released!

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It's been an utterly insane couple of months of work here at Unknown Worlds and tonight many of you will get your first game of NS2!

Decoda and Cinematic Editor Update on Steam

Decoda and Cinematic Editor Update on Steam

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As we mentioned last week, the newest build of NS2 on Steam includes a special version of Decoda and our very own Cinematics Editor.

Lua Debugger "Decoda" Update

Lua Debugger "Decoda" Update

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It's hard to believe that it's been over a year since the last update to Decoda.

NS2 Engine Test and Tools Just Launched on Steam!

NS2 Engine Test and Tools Just Launched on Steam!

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As we get close to the Natural Selection 2 alpha release, we're switching to distributing all of the updates to the tools and engine through Steam.

Engine Progress - SgtBarlow's Map

Engine Progress - SgtBarlow's Map

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We've been keeping a close eye on the community's modding projects and we have a few things planned for the next patch to make life a little bit better...

Engine Test Follow-Up and Custom Mods

Engine Test Follow-Up and Custom Mods

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We're catching our breath after the Engine Test release last Friday. We are excited to see you guys already modding the game, adding things like sprinting...

NS2 Engine Test released!

NS2 Engine Test released!

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Today is a big milestone for Unknown Worlds: we've just released the NS2 "Engine Test" to everyone that has pre-ordered the game!

Engine Test Release Date Set - Friday, April 9th!

Engine Test Release Date Set - Friday, April 9th!

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The engine test is a runnable version of the engine designed to help us tune the performance, compatibility, and networking prior to the release of the...

Alien Harvest Reveal / Spark Q&A Part 2

Alien Harvest Reveal / Spark Q&A Part 2

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The first of the new Alien structures, The Harvester, is revealed! Also, Max continues his Q&A with fans, this time discussing the Cinematic Editor...

NS2 Wins Indie Game of the Year! Pre-Alpha Footage Released

NS2 Wins Indie Game of the Year! Pre-Alpha Footage Released

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Natural Selection 2 just won ModDB's Indie Game of the Year! There you'll see the first game footage of the skulk, marine, gorge, command station, the...

Spark Engine Questions and Answers #1

Spark Engine Questions and Answers #1

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Many people seemed interested to learn more about the Spark Engine. Is it just the Editor? Or the entire game? Lead engine programmer Max answers these...

Prop Artist Bill and Spark Editor Update (Build 135)

Prop Artist Bill and Spark Editor Update (Build 135)

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Along with this week's patch we'd like to give some credit to one of the more unsung heroes of the development team, Bill Smith. He joined the team last...

Level Editor "Spark" Released

Level Editor "Spark" Released

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Today we're releasing the Spark level editor to everyone who pre-ordered Natural Selection 2. This is a tool we've designed and built from the ground...

Anatomy of a Scene

Anatomy of a Scene

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Two weeks ago we we posted some screen shots of the new marines in Natural Selection 2. We were really happy to hear the overwhelmingly positive response...

Eleminis - Cute and Addictive Game released for iPhone

Eleminis - Cute and Addictive Game released for iPhone

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Like puzzle games? Then you'll love Eleminis! The stars of the popular Facebook application are now available for iPhone. Mix and match the miniature...

New NS2 Interview at NS2Player.Net

New NS2 Interview at NS2Player.Net

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New NS2 interview posted! Covers lots of competitive gameplay stuff.

Interview with NS2 Level Designer KungFuSquirrel

Interview with NS2 Level Designer KungFuSquirrel

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I made a previous post announcing KungFuSquirrel's (Andrew Weldon) joining the Unknown Worlds team. An avid fan of his previous work, I was more than...

KungFuSquirrel is officially working on NS2!

KungFuSquirrel is officially working on NS2!

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He's back and he's bringing the nuts to level design with him.