Proposal for abuse-proof skill system.
Update: I wrote up a much easier to read version of it with some extensions Read this doc instead of all the stuff below. Warning: math ahead. I have a proposal for a skill system based on ELO but...
View ArticleImprove commander hotkeys and gameplay!
The goal of this thread is to improve the commander gameplay (especially for more advanced players). As a player gets better and better playing as a commander he starts using hotkeys, but i noticed...
View ArticleLinux - Black screen at start-up, then exit
Hi. When I attempt to start the game, the screen/window is black, it loads for about 10 seconds, and then it suddenly exits. I'm using linux (linux mint 15). I've tried starting steam with "LANG=en_US...
View ArticleBlack Screen at intro with GTX 750 TI
Hi, I just redownloaded NS2 afther a loong period without a windows machine. I haven't run NS2 on this machine before, and its a pretty old machine with a new graphic card. Extra info: I dont get a...
View ArticleWhy we should remove the "Vote Concede" option
I've been playing Natural Selection since it first dropped way, waaay back when as a mod. Been playing NS2 since the early Alpha days. I can't count how many just absolutely EPIC comeback game's I've...
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Workshop is messing with my files!!!
A few people are having issues with GorgeCraft and I have been going through the problems with them to try and work out what is going on. It seems that the workshop is doing strange things to some...
View ArticleTorn Banner Map Contest
Hi guys! As mappers, I thought you might be interested to see that Torn Banner (a fellow little studio that Unknown Worlds has worked closely with in the past) is running a pretty snazzy mapping...
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financing the next NS2WC
Hello fellow Aliens and 'Rines, The NS2WC 2014 is history. It was just epic being there in the audiance, but it is history now. With the help of Nvidia and Intel, we reached the 30k...
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[Linux] Natural Selection crash on Optimize and loading new map.
Hi, I've bought Natural Selection 2 on steam (i'm running linux) and i'm having some difficulties running the game. When i try to run the game, a window is asking for me to optimize the game (nothing...
View ArticleA few ways NS2 could be improved
Make exos more viable I think both casual and competitive players alike would agree that exos can't really compete with jetpacking marines. Here's a quick outline of the weaknesses of an exo when...
View ArticleThe most important improvement to NS2 yet
So we all know that NS2 isn't as popular as it should be right? We need more players to keep the dwindling competitive community alive, and maybe some day even turn this humble game into a major...
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[WongaNS] European Divison2@ensl.org is recuiting
WongaNS is an active NS1 public server community that hosts nowdays even an NS2 server. The NS1 Server has daily like 30-50 Rounds and from 3vs3 to 14vs14 classic and combat even siegemaps all runs...
View ArticleBuff Shade Ideas to make it more viable first hive
I think shade needs a slight buff to be a viable first choice hive, that could come in a variety of ways, either a buff to the shade structure, the drifters ability, or the spur upgrades. Either way I...
View Article[fixed] FPS problem
Hi, when I play the game, the fps go up and down like a rollercoaster. They can be around 35-40 normally and when I look behind a corner or something they drop to 1-5 FPS. Or when I die and switch...
View ArticleNS2 Bi-polar frame rate.
Greetings all! Love the game design and concept of NS2... not too crazy about the engine. Maybe you guys can help me get past my excessive frame rate drops so I can better enjoy the game. I'd be super...
View ArticleLaunchpad error, >1minute delay when opening
Anybody else getting this problem? So I launch launchpad... and for the longest time nothing seems to happen. When it finally does open, a dialog pops up saying "Unable to open requested HTML document:...
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Please fix
Please fix this as i am unable to use launchpad at all perhaps use a domain for the file it wants instead of an IP as we all know they change more time than a domain name
View ArticleExosuits - Viability in competitive matches - Possible Solution
One of the primary issues (apart from being made of aluminium foil) of exos has been their maneuverability on the map. One solution I can think of to making them more viable is to create a personal...
View Article*NEW* Server ElitePro 500+hr
Careful what you ask for! The 250+hr Pro server has been a SMASHING hit! So, gonna try a social experiment now. WELCOME to the NEW 500+hr ElitePro server! Fill it up! Lets frag, KK
View ArticleLet Your Commander Command!
[rant]I have been commanding since NS1. I know how to comm for both aliens and marines, although I would never claim to be perfect. I make mistakes and bad calls from time to time. New players are...
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