Could possibly be race specific? I'm not sure how the storyline will function per race.
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Could possibly be race specific? I'm not sure how the storyline will function per race.
That would be sick.
Imagine, all the races of the universe coming together to stop one force.
Cool.
That would be cool, but also kinda suck. After certain conditions are met, a planet becomes tentacle infested. In other words, tentacles are Starbound's "Terraria Corruption".
I never really was that thrilled about Corruption in Terraria.
Weltall Zero
Member
Yeah, I'm not too favorable on "global threats" in games like these. They would become really old, really fast.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
they are plowing through development pretty quick hopefully beta announcement incoming soon
22nd June Progress
Didn't even think about comparing corruption and tentacle planets. But yeah, I hope it's not like Terraria corruption too.Ah, another daily update!
Today our coders have been hard at work fixing bugs, cleaning up code in places that needed it, and messing with DirectX stuff. Theyre also still working on that super advanced fish A.I. and doing more with flying NPCs.
We have also been working on craftable furniture. Each tier will have its own unique theme with a unique look.
Heres a sneak peak of one furniture set:
Hope you liked our little update and see you tomorrow!
Since the furniture is based in tiers, and we know what the ores are, we can safely assume that's either the Kyrenite or Plutonium set. Since I think all of the materials in that specific column are fuels (Coal, Uranium, Plutonium and Solarium), I'm gonna have to say Kyrenite... or one of the ores we haven't seen yet.
I don't think I've gotten my head around the fact that there will be so much furniture to build with... Terraria was so limited in both brick and furniture and I managed to build a lot with that... with Starbound, I have so many options, I don't think I'll ever stop building.
I don't think I've gotten my head around the fact that there will be so much furniture to build with... Terraria was so limited in both brick and furniture and I managed to build a lot with that... with Starbound, I have so many options, I don't think I'll ever stop building.
I don't really trust that ore sheet. It seems so... seedy. Since Starbound is an indie game, how does something like that get leaked?
It's legit. Later in that thread, one of the testers takes responsibility for it; they were testing to make sure it's colorblind-friendly and he passed it along to someone who was unreliable. One of the artist later jumps in to comment on the names changing, but doesn't deny it outright (though she does say it is 'old', so...).
But yeah, it's legit.
A perfect storm!
Weltall Zero
Member
That's pretty exciting to read. Can't wait to see the GAF server.
Wow. Leaking something from an indie game seems a) a really jerkish thing to do, and b) pretty stupid, considering he's the only one that could do it. I guess some people will do anything for their 5 minutes of attention.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
dat logan voice work
Do we know if he's the only voice actor?
Tiy should get a GAF account. So if he does... Tiy, I'll do some voice acting
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
not sure but that dude has a awesome narrator voice
platypotamus
Member
Pretty bummed that they did a whole crowdfunding thing, and the poor bastards are still crunching like they work for Activision or something. Hope they actually let themselves have some time off now and again
Sounds like every other one to be honest.
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Some of these like naming your ship and post-apocalyptic worlds are awesome and would add to the ambience a lot.
Some of these like naming your ship and post-apocalyptic worlds are awesome and would add to the ambience a lot.
Expected "Release the beta" to be number one.
Was just about to say lol. It's kinda hard to suggest things for a game we've haven't played yet. Seems a bit pre-mature.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
want it all game release now set for 2113
Weltall Zero
Member
He sounded incredible in Bastion, but is entirely meh on those intros. Not sure if he's simply not much into it, not being directed as well, or what. :/
Yesterday's update. Sorry I couldn't post it:
Not so keen on the investigation idea...
Hi guys
Today we set about revamping the examination system. Where examining an object used to bring up a tool tip with a description of the object in it (still accessible when the object is obtained). Your character will now comment on the object directly. Not only that but each race will comment on objects differently. This leads to some vary interesting scenarios where, for example, you might ask your friend playing as an avian to examine an object you found in an Avian tomb because their knowledge might be greater than your own.
Of course this means I need to write 6 descriptions for everything you can investigate. Which is well over 6000+ descriptions. So you can guess what I spent the day doing.
I managed to complete over 800 so far. Quite a way to go on that then!
Weve also been running a bunch of tests on D3D mode, completing the last of the ore based furniture, working on beds, finishing the next intro, adding a ton of new sounds and more.
Not so keen on the investigation idea...
perfect free
Member
Huh. Is this investigation thing just flavor text, or an element of possible puzzle aspects in dungeons? The latter could be cool if done right/sparingly, though it might be annoying for a solo player.
Grimm Fandango
Member
It kinda breaks the immersion for me. I don't really want my character talking and saying stuff, I want to figure it out on my own.
Weltall Zero
Member
I like it. It reminds me a lot of point and click adventures, where examining something would result in your character musing aloud about it. When the comments were character-appropriate, I feel they added quite a bit of charm and personality. If done well, this could be the case here too.
It could work in a game like that because you're taking on the role of a certain character. In Starbound, my character is essentially en extension of me. It would be kinda weird and a bit jarring in my opinion. You also run the risk of having the character say something dumb and related to something like My Little Pony (which I seriously hope does not appear in the game in any way, shape, or form).
Weltall Zero
Member
I guess I'm just used to MMOs where your charcter still has sound bits even though it is "an extension of the player".
That's, um... like the most random concern ever.
I guess I'm just used to MMOs where your charcter still has sound bits even though it is "an extension of the player".
That's, um... like the most random concern ever.
I dunno dude. Some people that support this games are the ones that wear fedoras, tapout shirts, and fanny packs and go around thinking they're better than everyone because they have "class". At least that's what I've kind of observed on the official forums., and since it's an indie game, one of the devs could be a brony or something.
The investigation text is literally just a description of what you're looking at. Some races, when investigating objects relevant to their race, have a more detailed investigation description.
It is not making your character say anything goofy, unless it's some kind of pun or reference to the object. I doubt very much there will be anything annoying.
It is not making your character say anything goofy, unless it's some kind of pun or reference to the object. I doubt very much there will be anything annoying.
Flavor. I like it.
Tiy started an "Ask us anything" thread on the official forums that he's unlocking when he has time to answer questions and locking when he doesn't. I've pasted a few bits of info here, and there's more on the forums.
And here's the June 27th update:
And here's the June 27th update:
Tiy said:
Weltall Zero
Member
I kind of feel bad for the insane hours they're pouring into this game (sleep skipping and so on). I know from experience time flies when you're in a project you're doing of your own volition (the only time I took a programming project in my spare time, an Android application for a friend's company, I did it all in a single, 9-hour sitting on a Sunday. I didn't even stop to eat). Still, you have to wonder what long-term effects that kind of dedication can have. I remember the creator of Dust: An Elysian Tail reporting how he fell into a near-depression when it was finally finished, after pouring his soul into it for three years.
I hope/guess this would be diminished in this case, since this is a project that can be improved/worked on/expanded in a myriad of ways (space stations is but an example). In fact, I wonder what kind of post-launch schedule they're considering (whether more, free work in order to keep moving copies, paid add-ons, straight sequels, or a completely new project). They probably aren't thinking of that now, and it seems they're throwing everything including the kitchen sink intot he project, barely leaving out anything they've thought of.
I hope/guess this would be diminished in this case, since this is a project that can be improved/worked on/expanded in a myriad of ways (space stations is but an example). In fact, I wonder what kind of post-launch schedule they're considering (whether more, free work in order to keep moving copies, paid add-ons, straight sequels, or a completely new project). They probably aren't thinking of that now, and it seems they're throwing everything including the kitchen sink intot he project, barely leaving out anything they've thought of.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
i just want to see the glitch intro
Luminous_Reaver
Neo Member
Is anyone else bothered by the June 28th screenshot having two different grass colors?
The foreground grass is brown while the background grass is vibrant green.
The foreground grass is brown while the background grass is vibrant green.
Doesn't bother me at all.
You should see the houses in my neighborhood. Half of the front lawns are brown, while the other half are vibrant green.
There's even some lawns that are both brown and green.
Yep! Same here. The one true master race of SB.
Until we see the Novakids
Will anyone be the Apex? They seem like the only race which isn't getting any love.
charlequin
Banned
I live in California, this is honestly what I expect grass to look like now.
Weltall Zero
Member
Until we see the Novakids
Will anyone be the Apex? They seem like the only race which isn't getting any love.
Almost certainly, space apes are far and away my favourite type of ape.