Support NeoGAF

[Kioshen]

So it seems like the day i get internet back may coincide with the release of the pc beta. Yay. Looking forward to wednesday.

Oh, and hi.

Hi! I was wondering where you were since we didn't see you around these parts for a while.

 

[LegatoB]

The one where he goes "rawr!"? That boosts his defense. He can stack it three times. I forgot if he had to do it each round, though.

Yep, he has to do it each round. He gets a nearly 40% defense buff if he gets all three taunts off, so it's probably the most useful taunt buff in the game.

 

[Karsticles]

The one where he goes "rawr!"? That boosts his defense. He can stack it three times. I forgot if he had to do it each round, though.

Thanks.

 

[Mr. X]

Max is 3 taunts and you get a 40% (13.3...% each) defense boost

You have to do it each round.

 

[Saikyo]

So it seems the beta now its for the end of this week...

Hope there is not another delay : P

 

[Karsticles]

What does the SG team intend to do with the money they raise from the PC version of the game?

 

[SolarPowered]

I think you mean Updo? Anyways, the main reason it bothers me is that I really want to focus on learning Peacock and Painwheel, but those two have no reliable reversals. Peacock has Bang L, but it doesn't help much. I want to learn Ms.Fortune, but her head games are too much for me right now. Maybe I should play her solo until I get a hang of her so I can add her to my team.

It's not like you need a reversal when you are playing Painwheel. Peacock on other hand doesn't benefit as much from Painwheel as an anchor.

This is just one of those unfortunate team combinations that even SG's custom assists can't fix. It kinda makes sense, though. No one in their right mind would think of giving Sentinel or Cable a really good invul reversal lol.

What does the SG team intend to do with the money they raise from the PC version of the game?

Probably stuff everyone else does when they get paid. Mai Tais for everyone!

 

[Kioshen]

What does the SG team intend to do with the money they raise from the PC version of the game?

Give themselves better wages I'd assume since they did lowball the estimates.

 

[Chev]

Or rent an office, that's one thing they said they needed but still haven't gotten around to.

 

[Kioshen]

Even more money can be kept in the pockets of L0 now .

Also for anybody that cares here's the details on SG's Evo side tourney. KaneBlueRiver seems to have taken interest in the game too.

 

[Ken]

Got my PS3 stick; will try to get muney for SG tomorrow!

 

[Karsticles]

Even more money can be kept in the pockets of L0 now .

Also for anybody that cares here's the details on SG's Evo side tourney. KaneBlueRiver seems to have taken interest in the game too.

I wonder if this first bit of news is why the team is willing to update the game 1 character at a time. I thought that was pretty extreme.

 

[NEO0MJ]

This is just one of those unfortunate team combinations that even SG's custom assists can't fix. It kinda makes sense, though. No one in their right mind would think of giving Sentinel or Cable a really good invul reversal lol.

Maybe they should

Also for anybody that cares here's the details on SG's Evo side tourney. KaneBlueRiver seems to have taken interest in the game too.

Thanks. I was wondering when it starts.

 

[CrazyTank940]

Even more money can be kept in the pockets of L0 now .

 

[Kioshen]

I wonder if this first bit of news is why the team is willing to update the game 1 character at a time. I thought that was pretty extreme.

The certification costs were included in the chart. I'd wager it was more because :

• they weren't even sure if they were going to be funded at all so they took it one character at a time
• they need all their bandwidth to work on a single character (remember it's a very small team)
• they can push a balance update with each character update on consoles
• They need to conserve all the momentum they have and push it as much as possible. Being able to stay in the news cycle with character updates helps a lot for casuals.

 

[SolarKnight]

Even more money can be kept in the pockets of L0 now .

Also for anybody that cares here's the details on SG's Evo side tourney. KaneBlueRiver seems to have taken interest in the game too.

I noticed the KaneBlueRiver thing two days ago, seems he's using Solobella.

Good to know the tourney won't conflict with my other games. Although it's hard to conflict with P4 this year =.=;

I wonder if this first bit of news is why the team is willing to update the game 1 character at a time. I thought that was pretty extreme.

I doubt it, they had no way to know. The donation goals already included certification costs in them so they were ready to pay for the patches.

Edit: Yeah what Kioshen said.

 

[Karsticles]

Maybe we'll get surprised with another character.

 

[Huw_Dawson]

Well Ravidrath already announced that some of the money they thought they were going to have to spend was suddenly freed up for the 2nd Mysterious Character (Beowulf)'s story mode. I assume that's the money that was freed up.

 

[NEO0MJ]

Well Ravidrath already announced that some of the money they thought they were going to have to spend was suddenly freed up for the 2nd Mysterious Character (Beowulf)'s story mode. I assume that's the money that was freed up.

Story mode and stage. Can't wait for all the DLC to hit. By the end of it all the game will have 13 characters and 14 stages, even though we're at least a year away.

I wonder if the team will continue working on Skullgirls or if they'll move to something new like the poll hinted at.

 

[Ravidrath]

Even more money can be kept in the pockets of L0 now .

Yes, this was in fact the source of the mysterious $40,000.

This also obviously means that it's retroactive, too, if someone would like to inform Mr. Fish.

 

[Beckx]

KBR playing Solobella? Hype.

Been on vacation and jones'in for matches. Hope some of you are around this weekend.

 

[Kioshen]

This also obviously means that it's retroactive, too, if someone would like to inform Mr. Fish.

Ehhh he probably burned one too many bridges for that ...

 

[SolarPowered]

I saw some of the work being done on Big Band a couple of days back and I thought it'd be neat if he has a couple of see through palettes like Squigly's. It might be cool to see his robotic looking movements under the coat.

Also for anybody that cares here's the details on SG's Evo side tourney. KaneBlueRiver seems to have taken interest in the game too.

I noticed the KaneBlueRiver thing two days ago, seems he's using Solobella.

Good to know the tourney won't conflict with my other games. Although it's hard to conflict with P4 this year =.=;

At least it is not 7AM on a Saturday lol. Isn't KBR the dude who plays all "big body" characters? I can see him getting hyped for Big Band if that is the case.

Maybe they should

Yeah, I don't think they need that. Maybe you should consider adding a third character down the road.

The certification costs were included in the chart. I'd wager it was more because :

• they weren't even sure if they were going to be funded at all so they took it one character at a time
• they need all their bandwidth to work on a single character (remember it's a very small team)
• they can push a balance update with each character update on consoles
• They need to conserve all the momentum they have and push it as much as possible. Being able to stay in the news cycle with character updates helps a lot for casuals.

A pretty good list showing the pros of doing one character at a time. It's a good way to keep the hype alive.

Maybe we'll get surprised with another character.

Yeah, that probably isn't happening lol.

 

[SolarKnight]

At least it is not 7AM on a Saturday lol. Isn't KBR the dude who plays all "big body" characters? I can see him getting hyped for Big Band if that is the case.

lol, yeah, really hoping I don't get the first morning pool on P4 or Marvel though, I'm not a morning person at all =.=

Although the 2 hour difference from my usual timezone should help things.

And yeah, that's him alright. I recall him getting along well with the guys here.

 

[LuffyZoro]

I need that PC beta to come before I go on vacation. >.>

 

[Delusibeta]

Yes, this was in fact the source of the mysterious $40,000.

This also obviously means that it's retroactive, too, if someone would like to inform Mr. Fish.

...is that confirmation that Double Fine was right in claiming that Microsoft (used to) charge $40k per update?

 

[Kioshen]

...is that confirmation that Double Fine was right in claiming that Microsoft (used to) charge $40k per update?

Full Xbox title doesn't equal XBLA. Also 40k is split into (XBL and PSN) x 4 characters.

 

[Ravidrath]

...is that confirmation that Double Fine was right in claiming that Microsoft (used to) charge $40k per update?

No.

Double Fine's figure was $30k in testing and $10k for patch submission fees.

We're planning on four patches, each of which was budgeted at $10k for patch submission and $20k for testing.

Full Xbox title doesn't equal XBLA. Also 40k is split into (XBL and PSN) x 4 characters.

Sony waives patch fees on patches that add new content, so we didn't budget for Sony patch fees.

 

[Karsticles]

Yeah, that probably isn't happening lol.

I come to Skullgirls, and I bring all the belief and fanaticism of a Marvel minion with me.

 

[Nabs]

This is pretty cool:

$10 http://www.eightysixedclothing.com/return-of-lab-zero-poster/

 

[lazybones18]

And I like the new shirt
http://www.eightysixedclothing.com/skullgirls-weekly-tee-dlc/

 

[Kioshen]

No.

Double Fine's figure was $30k in testing and $10k for patch submission fees.

We're planning on four patches, each of which was budgeted at $10k for patch submission and $20k for testing.

Sony waives patch fees on patches that add new content, so we didn't budget for Sony patch fees.

Oh yeah I totally forgot about the testing fees ... my bad :x

I come to Skullgirls, and I bring all the belief and fanaticism of a Marvel minion with me.

We should find something for us. AzureJ has already taken Soldier so we'll have to find something else for Skullgirls fans hehe.

And I like the new shirt
http://www.eightysixedclothing.com/skullgirls-weekly-tee-dlc/

Big Bang the new MvC3 Sentinel ? Also the Squiggly square on the t-shirt has some unfortunate placement :/.

 

[Delusibeta]

Salty Cupcakes changes: the bit of the stream you want it this one, and changes starts at 18 mins 45 secs.

Some of the notes:
Until Evo, the Salty Cupcakes stream will be using the PC version, via an Alienware Beefmachine lent to the team. (The PC will also be used to promo the PC version of the game at Evo).
Oh, and the PC version of the game is up and running, complete with Marvelous AQL logo.
PC version
Choice between 2D & 3D stage backgrounds (for slow machines, unsure if this will make the consoles),
Resolution options up to a full fat 1080p.
Borderless fullscreen is in.
Loading times depends on power, the faster the machine, the faster the load times are.
Language options are in.
Yes, keyboard is supported.
Beta will happen when a new desync is fixed and testing is finished. Hopefully, that should be by the end of this week/this weekend.

General
Movelist for Squigly is in.
First pass of the 3D version of River City Casino is in.
Squigly's specials now has names. Draugon Punch, anyone?
Throws are all named.

I'll let someone else detail the technical details.

 

[Karsticles]

We should find something for us. AzureJ has already taken Soldier so we'll have to find something else for Skullgirls fans hehe.

S words...

Soldier doesn't fit the fanbase anyway. Other words coming to mind are not GAF appropriate...

Thanks for all the SC notes!

 

[SolarKnight]

Can't we just be Skulldudes

 

[Karsticles]

Can't we just be Skulldudes

No need to be exclusive.

Skullgirls Sadaukar?

 

[SolarKnight]

I'm pretty sure the internet has turned dude into a gender neutral word though :v

 

[LuffyZoro]

Skullbros

 

[SousedLouse]

I'm pretty sure the internet has turned dude into a gender neutral word though :v

I think you're thinking of 'bro'.

Skullbros

See? This sis gets it.

 

[CrazyTank940]

Can't we just be Skulldudes

Skullbros

Skulldudebros


it's the only natural progression

Spoiler

Kappa

 

[Huw_Dawson]

TECHNICAL CHANGES (27th)

1) Everyone's hitstun hitboxes are now the same as their idle hitboxes, which adds consistency to combos that previously were inconsistent.
2) Air hitstun boxes now include all the hitstun boxes that were hittable in any frame of it previously. Again, more consistency and less whiffing.

CEREBELLA

1) Projectile invincibility on Kancho has been made as invincible as it used to be before they buffed it. For example, it can no longer go through all of Parasoul's bike super.

DOUBLE

1) Double's normal jump has not changed, but her super jump has been returned to how it used to be. This change means her normal and super jumps are now really similar.

SQUIGLY

1) All of her jumps are coloured now!
2) More effects!
3) More damage on her standing normals!
4) The charged version of spear is projectile invincible.
5) The charged version of tremolo now seeks out the opponent.
6) Sing has been modified so she ends up in the middle of the screen more often. Also, the effect of the freeze has been increased by 35 frames on both versions.
7) MOAR SOUNDS

Basically, not much this week for character changes.

 

[Beats]

anyone want to play?

 

[Kioshen]

anyone want to play?

Normally I would've but I'm on baby duty tomorrow morning so I don't want to sleep too late sorry.

 

[Beats]

Normally I would've but I'm on baby duty tomorrow morning so I don't want to sleep too late sorry.

It's no problem. : p

 

[Karsticles]

TECHNICAL CHANGES (27th)

Thank you for listing all of this.

 

[SolarPowered]

lol, yeah, really hoping I don't get the first morning pool on P4 or Marvel though, I'm not a morning person at all =.=

Although the 2 hour difference from my usual timezone should help things.

And yeah, that's him alright. I recall him getting along well with the guys here.

Down some coffee and make it happen. You only get to do this once a year after all. ^.^

I come to Skullgirls, and I bring all the belief and fanaticism of a Marvel minion with me.

I was gonna make a wisecrack about minions, but Children of the Skull like myself aren't known for neutrality. I made minions look tame several times during the first year of SG's life.

This is pretty cool:

$10 http://www.eightysixedclothing.com/return-of-lab-zero-poster/

I'm gonna end up using Skullgirls posters for wallpaper...

Salty Cupcakes changes: the bit of the stream you want it this one, and changes starts at 18 mins 45 secs.

Some of the notes:
Until Evo, the Salty Cupcakes stream will be using the PC version, via an Alienware Beefmachine lent to the team. (The PC will also be used to promo the PC version of the game at Evo).
Oh, and the PC version of the game is up and running, complete with Marvelous AQL logo.
PC version
Choice between 2D & 3D stage backgrounds (for slow machines, unsure if this will make the consoles),
Resolution options up to a full fat 1080p.
Borderless fullscreen is in.
Loading times depends on power, the faster the machine, the faster the load times are.
Language options are in.
Yes, keyboard is supported.
Beta will happen when a new desync is fixed and testing is finished. Hopefully, that should be by the end of this week/this weekend.

General
Movelist for Squigly is in.
First pass of the 3D version of River City Casino is in.
Squigly's specials now has names. Draugon Punch, anyone?
Throws are all named.

I'll let someone else detail the technical details.

The PC version is so good. The load times are basically the same speed as old arcade games from the nineties or GGPO emulated ports with no slowdown. The 2D and 3D background options are also sick. I may choose 2D on occasion since it looks so good.

 

[Ken]

So what's the easiest way for a mac owner to play PC SG without spending money one extra software to play it?

 

[Delusibeta]

So what's the easiest way for a mac owner to play PC SG without spending money one extra software to play it?

Wait, a Mac port is promised, development will presumably start when the Windows version is done.

 

[Ravidrath]

So what's the easiest way for a mac owner to play PC SG without spending money one extra software to play it?

Since the Mac port is being done by a volunteer, I have no idea what the timeframe for it would be like.

I will say that I can run the game pretty much perfectly in Parallels on my 2011 Macbook Pro.

 

[Karsticles]

I was gonna make a wisecrack about minions, but Children of the Skull like myself aren't known for neutrality. I made minions look tame several times during the first year of SG's life.

No one would argue against you there, friend!