** Connection problems? We need your data to fix it! **
A suggestion from Max, the Technical Director & the man who made the engine:If you are experiencing network related issues (999 ping, red plug icon, cant establish connection to server,...
View ArticleCombat map suggestion: Courtyard
First, let me say I have no idea of mapping/modding whatsoever. I just think, the "new" (the update has been around for a while) courtyard would be an awesome place to fight in in combat. Maybe someone...
View ArticleA few easy feature requests
Hey! New mapper here, working on his first map. However, I've found a few basic features lacking in the Spark editor. -Box Selection - Works great! Unless you don't want stuff on the other side of a...
View ArticleGone Home | My So Called Life + System Shock
Website | Steam Page | twitter What is Gone Home? It's 1995. You come home from a year in Japan to find your family's house seemingly abandoned. A note taped to the front door, from your younger...
View ArticleMultiple mods in mapcycle file
Hello gents, I've recently acquired a server and have been getting acquainted with configuring it. I've been trying to get some mods running, shine administration and ns2stats. My problem is that I...
View ArticleDamn, it's hot, I had to under-clock my gaming computer
Almost 40 degrees Celsius outside, more than 30 inside, I fine-tuned my clock to 4,4 GHz, but now it just won't stay stable. Damn you, global warming! I don't even want to thing about what I'm gonna do...
View ArticleThe Generosity Thread
Got extra copies of NS2 to give away? Want NS2 but can't afford it?Take note: This is an experiment. If the forum rules can't be kept to, the thread will be closed permanently.We've seen a few requests...
View Articlens2_fusion
I've finally got my next map playable - ns2_fusion It's a relatively small, simple map, but I'd love to get some feedback on how it plays. Workshop link:...
View ArticleBiomass 4 ?
Hi, Currently you can upgrade a hive up to biomass 3 (cost 30 res). What if you could upgrade it to biomass 4 (cost 40res), or even biomass 5 (cost >= 40) or biomass 6 (cost >= 40) ? The total...
View ArticleSewlek's Beta Test Mod
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=130391092 Boom. IMO the first balance mod that looks promising. Any servers running this?
View ArticlePros and cons of Tier 3 tech on 1 CC
Ah, the age old topic.. I still recall may 2011 when Charlie "Flayra" first decided to scrap the requirement in the alpha.. No more did marines need to maintain map control (the winning condition) to...
View ArticleWalls for marines
I've seen marine comms use the robotics factory as a barrier in the doorways. Why not just add some barriers for the marines to use? Players or the comm can set up walls.
View ArticleGive higher level lifeforms a cap hit
I have no idea how this would scale for beyond 6v6 play, so please look at this idea assuming you're playing a 6v6. If you cannot imagine that, please leave this thread and forget this was ever posted....
View ArticleWhat do you like about NS2? And what do you dislike about it?
+ I'm very happy with the game both gameplay and graphics. It feels very professional and up-to-date graphics of the current generation. - The only thing I'm not pleased with is the UI. I'm very much...
View ArticleRookie tag really needs to be reworked
The rookie friendly tag is the reason why this game loses it's playerbase, IMO. Pair the high learning curve and getting repeatedly stomped by vets, it doesn't give a great first impression. Rookies...
View ArticleRemove Gernade Launcher +Add more Vents
Been thinking...The GL is too much spam. Always thought the GL ruined games in NS1, and seems to do the same in NS2. How can i counter exo's as a gorge in a vent while using bile bomb, when i get...
View ArticleMarines should be able to carry both axe and welder..
Pretty simple, don't see why I lose the axe when I get a welder. Truthfully I feel like it would add more to the asymmetry of the game as Marines use tools and don't fill roles. (Ideally)
View ArticleNeed more streamers and youtubers...
So I've been away from my main computer on business and I've got to say I'm getting bored because there just isn't enough people streaming or putting YouTube videos up about ns2. This needs to be...
View ArticleMarine Commander Build Orders
I am still a bit new to the game, especially commanding. anyone know any good build orders for marine commander?
View ArticleI'm starting to become a competent marine commander, but have a couple...
I think I've got the basics down for marine commander, but I'm still a long ways off from advanced tactics. That said, I've noticed that most of the time when I command, it's in a server where no one...
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