HalfBakedProphet
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This isn't really something to worry about, statistically speaking
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No Man's Sky went gold
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More_Badass
Member
That's basically impossible
Except it is. There's a greater than zero chance of it happening, no matter how small. It would be worth it to me, personally to have that chance removed. That's all I'm saying. Also, with pc mods, that chance goes up an un knowable percentage based on what people mod into the game.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
There are 18 quintillion planets. Even if 10 million people bought it across both platforms, the chances of that happening are almost impossible. And then even if it happened, the chances of it being found out is 'impossible'.
You're adding a worry that isn't even worth noting. Relax and enjoy it
Dubbedinenglish
Banned
Looked around a bit but haven't seen any info on TrackIR. Does anyone know if it is supported? HOTAS as well?
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Perhaps you've got the wrong end of the stick. I'm not trying to talk you out of your opinion, I'm just trying to put your mind at rest.
You WILL without doubt see things other people haven't seen. There are 18 quintillion planets and only 1% of those will ever be discovered.
Mikey Jr.
Member
Dude, its 18 quintillion planets.
You can rest easy, lol.
Do you really worry about everything, lol.
Welp, here's a quick and dirty book cover attempt, looked through some old sci-fi book covers and basically most of them have these thick, large fonts for the title, so I decided to use a font that's a bit more reminiscent of the time, instead of the original thin NMS logo font.
I just wanted to say that this is just stellar, simply fantastic. As a huge fan of 60s and before sci-fi, this cover hits all the right notes.
I dont really think you understand the odds if you're actually worried about not being able to find undiscovered planets.
HalfBakedProphet
Member
The lifetime odds of dying from a local meteorite, asteroid, or comet impact are 1 in 1,600,000.
Don't leave the house. Also
Stay out of the ocean and congrats on your winning lottery ticket!
Perhaps you've got the wrong end of the stick. I'm not trying to talk you out of your opinion, I'm just trying to put your mind at rest.
The only thing that'll put my mind at ease though is separate seeds. That's the entire point of my original statement. Lol.
Mikey Jr.
Member
I wonder if he stays up at night.
/sweat beads down his forehead.
"What happens if I stumble upon someone elses planet....I can't take that kind of pressure man!"
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
The only thing that'll put my mind at ease though is separate seeds. That's the entire point of my original statement. Lol.
You're welcome to think that way but I KNOW without fear of being proven wrong that the planets I find are only planets I've found (to begin with).
Out of curiosity, how are you going to feel when you happen upon a planet that someone else found and named? It's part of the gameplay and has been promoted as such. I'm looking forward to that happening. That's the point of the Atlas. If the PS4 seeds were shared with the PC then the chance of finding a planet someone else has found goes up not down. Think about it. It's better for YOU that they're not shared.
somme
Member
Most players will probably never come across a planet or animal another player has seen. You'll be fine.
And you will.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Yes there will absolutely 100% without a doubt be planets for Everyone to name and discover same goes for any form of life form and ships. He teased they needed a filter for names but idk if they actually put one in
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
There are 18 quintillion planets ... yes, of course, it's the most likely outcome even if you play it for months or even years.
starpiercer
Banned
I think we should see you-tube videos of PS4 game-play by 1st of August earliest.
You are literally going to see things nobody else has seen.
Perhaps once every five years of gameplay you'll come upon a planet another person has found.
But mostly you'll just find planet after planet after planet after planet after planet after planet after planet after planet (ad nauseum) that nobody else has seen. Ever. And probably never will see.
I'll feel fine if someone else has discovered a planet and named it.
You seem to not be understanding. If the seeds are shared but not shared cross platform as you previously stated, there's a small chance that two different people will discover the same planet independent of each other, so two people discover it and name it, and etc. I'd prefer that not happen.
If they *are* connected cross platform, then we have to deal with the potential of people modding for an unknown advantage that will unbalance the game. I'd also prefer that not happen.
I'd prefer different planets in different locations with different things on them in different configurations for each platform. That's the only way both of these issues are solved, and the only way, as far as i know.
I'm not saying it's a huge issue. I'm not going to not buy the game, I preordered the limited edition ffs. I'm just saying what i'd prefer and giving very clear reasons for my preferences. I fully understand that there is a snowballs chance in hell that anyone discovers the same planet as me on pc, given the shared seed but not cross platform scenario, all I'm saying is that there would be zero chance If they were different seeds.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
I'm actually surprised with gafs love for them...how the hell have we not made a no man's sky bingo board by now lol
Shadowheart
Member
If there is no infinite mode, I'll see how far I'll go with the standard settings.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
I do understand what you mean, and to an extent I can relate to it. 'To boldly go ...' can only ever feel real if in fact you CAN actually boldly go where no one else has gone before. I completely get it but, man, it really isn't even worth considering lest you want to add a layer of disappointment that has no real relevance to your personal experience of the universe and everything it has to offer. Come on, there are 18 quintillion planets. Relax
How would you even find out that ONE planet out of 18 quintillion has two names?
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Well shit..GG gafIt's like a year old, but I did one.
Prob needs to be updated.
More_Badass
Member
Strip away the game, everything else, and at the core, you had an uplifting story of a small team tackling an ambitious project and seeing it through, despite great hardships and roadbumps along the way
In IGN's interview, there's a touching anecdote where Sean talks about how, after the flood, the team was trying to dry out parts and building new PCs, and how he said something to the effect of, "Imagine us on the stage at E3." Even though they knew that probably wasn't going to happen, or if they'd even be at E3, but it worked as a rallying cry of sorts, something for the team to strive for together after this major setback
So seeing them genuinely happy with the game finished is really exciting.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
It's the best feeling ever. Feel like I was on the team myself with how happy I am they're done. Such a ride. I kind of just want to sleep they july
It's like a year old, but I did one.
Prob needs to be updated.
I really don't understand why we're making fun of people for having legitimate concerns about a game with a dozen red flags? I know that people are hyped for NMS, but pretending that the game doesn't have anything to prove isn't going to save it.
Dozen red flags? LOL
Maybe if the person refusing to use google.
Nothing to hard to understand what the game is about: Minecraft + The Long Dark.
Wolfgunblood Garopa
Member
The game isn't 'about' the source code, though. Even then...
I should probably go back to the dark on this game.
I do understand what you mean, and to an extent I can relate to it. 'To boldly go ...' can only ever feel real if in fact you CAN actually boldly go where no one else has gone before. I completely get it but, man, it really isn't even worth considering lest you want to add a layer of disappointment that has no real relevance to your personal experience of the universe and everything it has to offer. Come on, there are 18 quintillion planets. Relax
How would you even find out that ONE planet out of 18 quintillion has two names?
The only reason I mentioned it was on the last page someone said everyone wanted shared seeds. I just wanted to mention that I don't, and why. I'm not going to stress out over it or anything. Just because a game isn't 100% the way I'd prefer it to be doesn't mean I'm going to be upset about it. I'm just saying that if I were in charge of the decision. I'd make different seeds. I fully understand math, and I know I'd be addressing a nearly impossible scenario, but it's still a scenario I'd prioritize doing away with based on my specific wants.
I plan on uploading detailed exploration logs to my nms blog. I assume others will prob do the same, one could assume that others will be comparing notes. I will be sharing those logs with different communities and posting them in appropriate threads. That's likely how one would find out.
I meant to comment on this when you posted it and I didn't get around to it, but it's awesome! Really hits my nostalgia button from the books I used to read in the library.Welp, here's a quick and dirty book cover attempt, looked through some old sci-fi book covers and basically most of them have these thick, large fonts for the title, so I decided to use a font that's a bit more reminiscent of the time, instead of the original thin NMS logo font.
EDIT:
BTW, not my intention to hijack the thread or anything, was simply inspired by something More_Badass said so I wanted to try what an NMS book cover might look like, that's all.
You can also play it offline.
More_Badass
Member
It really has been. How the orignal 4 worked on the game in secret. How Geoff Keighley fought for them to get a spot as a VGA reveal, and then how Sean got nervous and tried to have the trailer pulled. NMS center-stage at E3, then the flood
metareferential
Member
If anyone is worried about finding pristine worlds, why not just play offline?
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
The only reason I mentioned it was on the last page someone said everyone wanted shared seeds. I just wanted to mention that I don't, and why. I'm not going to stress out over it or anything. Just because a game isn't 100% the way I'd prefer it to be doesn't mean I'm going to be upset about it. I'm just saying that if I were in charge of the decision. I'd make different seeds. I fully understand math, and I know I'd be b addressing a nearly impossible scenario, but it's still a scenario I'd prioritize doing away with based on my specific wants.
I plan on uploading detailed exploration logs to my nms blog. I assume others will prob do the same, one could assume that others will be doing that as well. I will be sharing those logs with different communities and posting them in appropriate threads. That's likely how one would find out.
Fair enough, fella, I won't labour the point. I will say though that although I find your concern a little OTT I'd have to conclude that out of many people who attempt to understand what Sean and his team are trying to replicate, YOU understand it better than most. That's why you have that concern. You are in fact a REAL No Man's Skyer.
Lol thanks
GruntOfAction
Member
Is this game Multiplayer? Steam shows it as only having single player :c
Think of it like Journey, but with an even less likelihood that you will ever see anybody.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Essentially it's a singleplayer game with an 18 quintillion to one chance of meeting another player.
valkillmore
Member
Think of the multiplayer like Journey-lite in space. You fly around with a small lobby, other players can enter it, however the chances of that happening are very small, albiet better nearer the centre. It's not an MMO. It is, for all intents and purposes, a single-player experience.