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Rust: Day Z Like game by the maker of Garry's Mod.
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John Caboose
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It was removed because of breaking YouTube terms of service. Basically dicks.
educator
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Thanks, I think im going to buy it even though I'll try to conquer the wilderness solo. DayZ is not really an option since im on a Mac (not to keen on bootcamp), and I've always wanted to play a game like this one, so Rust seems like the perfect choice.
Wait, you're on Mac?
Rust is known to have issues with Mac systems, so be warned. It doesn't run on my MacBook Pro from 2011, doesn't even get past loading screens. Many users have reported the same problem. For others, the game does work but it gets terrible fps, and then there's also people who have no trouble at all on Mac.
It's kind of a gamble right now. The developers are working on it, though.
Oh my god, I'm in tears right now. I haven't seeing anything funnier than this in all my time on the internet.
educator
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Damnit, I just bought and realized I probably should have waited. It crashed about 5-6 times when loading the UI, and then I finally made it into a game only for it to crash after a minute. For reference, I have an iMac 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 with 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 and GeForce 750M 1024 MB. I guess i'll just have to wait until they stabilize it, too bad I didn't read your comment before. I literally bought it 10 minutes ago, haha. On the bright side though, it's a game I would have bought anyhow. This taught me to look into what im buying before I drop 18€ on something thats not guaranteed to work. Hopefully they'll resolve the issue as fast as they can.
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Finally got it to work. Chose a Scandinavian server with low ping and played for about 20 minutes without any hassle. The game has great premise, even though it's a bit scary at first. A guy in chat helped me a lot too, so now I know a couple important basics like making a campfire and cooking chicken. Is there any Gaf server I might be able to join?
John Caboose
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quote op for server info
FunkyPajamas
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I'm also looking for the video on the first page. Anybody?
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Holy. Shit. I'm dying.
This game gives me a real Crossed vibe. I'm anxious to try it, but I want to wait for a few patches and such before I jump in.
MickeyKnox
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Some GREAT moments tonight people, GfuckingG
press F1 to bring up the console then type
net.connect xx.xx.xxx.xx.xxxxx (x= server IP)
educator
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Thanks, i'll join in a short while. =)
Nice interactive RUST map found from Reddit. In future the creator is planning to allow you to use your steam login to annotate it with points of interest for your own server:
http://rustmap.net/
http://rustmap.net/
I guess I'm just cynical, but this seemed fake to me.
To be honest, it was the wolf doing its best 'Roy Batty' impersonation through the shack that made me laugh.
educator
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Just finished my first real session with Rust on the Gaf server. It's incredibly immersive, especially with the lights turned off using headphones. I did try finding other players, but I realize it can take me anywhere from an hour to a week in real life time before that happens. I guess thats the point -- not trusting anyone. It would be fun meeting someone though, but since there is no real way of knowing where you are it all depends on luck. I think the game runs alright for being in alpha, it's playable most of the time. I can see this game becoming truly fantastic, the premise is awesome and I hope that the devs keeps up the good work.
Those I talked to were really helpful in providing information and tips, thank you!
Those I talked to were really helpful in providing information and tips, thank you!
FunkyPajamas
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Thank you!
MaritalWheat
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Glad you're enjoying it, and you got it running on mac!
It's purely multiplayer. There's no "party" system but you can certainly join the same server, you'll have to find each other on the island though which can be an interesting experience in and of itself!
Thank you sir. Think I'll try this.
It's surprisingly common, but I think that has to do with the issue we're seeing on the GAF server. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It's why I had the airdrop number set high relative to our starting numbers. Now we're consistently at ~20 people online so they should be happening more often. Most server wipe to keep things competitive.
The latter part of your post is why I'd like to mess with the loot tables. If it were up to me I'd cut out all of the modern day items and try to shift the game around more of a risk/reward system. Right now the risk is inherent mostly to those who are behind in terms of progress and often kept behind by the kitted out players. I wish I could adjust what's researchable and remove explosives/charges from that list. That way people can't just assembly line charges and raid the server in an evening.
If anyone is interested in poking through the current loot tables, you can find the server mod here. The DropParty portion of the mod contains the actual loot tables.
Edit; Now that I think about it, I could remove Explosives from the server entirely and only have Explosive Charges spawn. Without being able to research an explosive you would have to rely solely on charge drops.
After 2 days playing off and on, I think I had my first success last night on the Gaf server.
Attempt 1: Killed by a wolf
Attempt 2: Killed by a bear
Attempt 3: Survived long enough to build a shack with a door, work bench, storage box. Starved to death.
Attempt 4: Hunted for food first, then built a 2 foundation shack in the mountain somewhere. Have a metal door, pistol, full armor and a sleeping bag. Incomplete defenses on my house, so I'm probably dead and raided by the time I get on again tonight.
Very fun game though, everyone on the Gaf server has been helpful with figuring out commands and other how-to stuff.
Attempt 1: Killed by a wolf
Attempt 2: Killed by a bear
Attempt 3: Survived long enough to build a shack with a door, work bench, storage box. Starved to death.
Attempt 4: Hunted for food first, then built a 2 foundation shack in the mountain somewhere. Have a metal door, pistol, full armor and a sleeping bag. Incomplete defenses on my house, so I'm probably dead and raided by the time I get on again tonight.
Very fun game though, everyone on the Gaf server has been helpful with figuring out commands and other how-to stuff.
educator
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Thanks! I still haven't found anyone, I actually have yet to even see another human player. I mean, of the 20 players being online, are everyone hiding or am I just (un)lucky? Haha.
Having charges be a drop only would be pretty awesome. Grenades would be usable for base raiding but be quite costly so would make it more strategic because a well designed base may take a lot of grenades if you are low on c4 from drops
The best part about this system would be gaining the ability to manipulate the drop rate on the fly instead of requiring a wipe to correct an over abundance of charges or grenades.
CountAntonius
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Well I know I made this thread but I hadn't given in to buying it till now. Downloading and looking forward to terrorizing ya'll on the GAF server. In game name is the same.
Indeed. Seems like a great way to shift the balance of power a bit so the newer player isn't totally dominated but is still low on the totem pole
I made a google spreadsheet where we can add our (user)names so we can more easily detect outsiders on the GAF server. Feel free to add yourself to the list. This should be obvious but to avoid abuse, please do not post this link elsewhere or post this link in this thread without email tags.
My first time making a spreadsheet so if anything's wrong with it, let me know (or fix it, anyone can edit).
Quote to see Spreadsheet link!
The OT is coming along nicely btw. Although I've learned that it's better not to call it the OT, but just "Early Access Thread" or something similar. If we call it the OT, then it will be moved to Community and nobody will see the thread. OT is for when the game is officially out of beta
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Edit: Wow, Rust is a featured game now on Steam and it's the 2nd best selling game as well (only bested by DayZ, lol).
My first time making a spreadsheet so if anything's wrong with it, let me know (or fix it, anyone can edit).
Quote to see Spreadsheet link!
The OT is coming along nicely btw. Although I've learned that it's better not to call it the OT, but just "Early Access Thread" or something similar. If we call it the OT, then it will be moved to Community and nobody will see the thread. OT is for when the game is officially out of beta
.Edit: Wow, Rust is a featured game now on Steam and it's the 2nd best selling game as well (only bested by DayZ, lol).
DizzyCaffeine
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I think it's going to be huge. And for an Alpha, it's surprisingly stable. I was on for 6 hrs last night without a single hitch.
Oh and thanks for creating that spreadsheet.
Nice, added.
It's here!
The Rust Early Access Thread.
Will request a lock on this thread, then. Hope to see you all on the other side
The Rust Early Access Thread.
Will request a lock on this thread, then. Hope to see you all on the other side
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