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I have gone through the logs and will provide you with all the questions/answers that were given to date. Don't get spoiled, I may not do this all the time. Just get on into IRC and see what you're missing! I will apologize now for any errors that I may have made below =)
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<Derpface> its not a good strategy to sell xbox first
<Derpface> but why release xbox than if you want to make it much better
<@Kedhrin> The Microsoft House Party Promotion forces us to release first (they want a period of exlusive), so we had to stick to that, so here soon we'll have something on it
<Derpface> its cool and all cryengine but do i have the ability to turn down my grapics to quake3 like
<Derpface> i realy prefer stability over grapics
<Derpface> i dont need much more than the shape of a gun and a person/alien
<@Kedhrin> on the PC version we include a 'very low' quality setting
<@Kedhrin> it doesn't get it THAT low as you can with Q3
<@Kedhrin> but its pretty low
<@Kedhrin> we can't go past going beyond DX 9.0 requirement
<Derpface> are we able to tweak around in a cfg file thats what i want to know
<@Kedhrin> but i easily get 150+ FPS in that mode
<@Kedhrin> certain values, yes, but a lot are cheat protected
<Derpface> max fov?
<nem> 120
<Derpface> <3
<@Kedhrin> yeah it'll probably be 90 to 120
<Derpface> always 120 for me
<@Kedhrin> you may see performance problems at higher FOV though because the engine has to render more
<@Kedhrin> but with the low quality settings
<@Kedhrin> you may find your area you really like
<Derpface> r6870 will work?
<Derpface>
<@Kedhrin> yep!
<nem> i have one question, can we change the enemy color?
<@Kedhrin> we don't have any support for that, as it requires a lot of rework in the shader/textures
<Derpface> are you guys planning on making a game mode without all the dynamic mutators?
<@Kedhrin> you can play without dynamic mutators in custom matches
<@Kedhrin> PC will have a custom server browser
<Derpface> can you host your own dedicated servers with custom rule set?
<@Kedhrin> yep
<@Kedhrin> on PC at least
<Derpface> how much will the game cost on steam and will there be a hard copy in the stores?
<@Kedhrin> we haven't announced a PC price yet
<@Kedhrin> but will soon!
<Derpface> how long are you planning on keeping the anticheat up to date? cuz hackers are always one step ahead
<@Kedhrin> Cryengine 3 offers some base cheat protection but we will be using VAC as well. We have a Nexuiz Live Team planned that will help with this
<Derpface> will the game have mod support on pc?
<Derpface> or map making
<@Kedhrin> Map Making is in our plans, yes
<x24-veggie> Hmm.. Will there be any major gameplay changes from PC to console, aside from it being PC and console? What differences will you implement?
<@Kedhrin> the game is about 15% faster on PC
<Derpface> how smooth do you consider the movement in the game 1 being bf3 10 being strafing around like a madman in quake
<@Kedhrin> i'd say we're about a 7, its smoother than Quake for more immersion, but still has an insane amount of control
<x24-veggie> Also, @Kedhrin! If you don't mind satisfying my curiosity, what kind of system do you guys use when developing a game like Nexuiz? GPU, CPU setup?
<@Kedhrin> x24-veggie, we have multiple setups going from low end all the way to super bad ass for the 'STUPID' rendering mode, which features mesh tesselation, non-compressed textures and overkill effects (primarily for benchmarking)
<Derpface> on what systems did you test the game
<@Kedhrin> i don't know off hand, but we have a lot of config specs, the rule of thumb is if you can run crysis 2 you can run Nexuiz fine
<x24-veggie> Back for a sec to check out your answer, @Kedhrin, what do the badass system? What would you recommend for 'STUPID' just off the top of your head?
<@Kedhrin> x24-veggie, i don't anticpate any modern hardware going above 30fps in STUPID rendreing mode. You need to have crossfire-sli setups to be able to run it smoothly, all top of the line stuff
<Derpface> was the game tested on some amd cpu's
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, AMD is our hardware partner, so it will run great on AMD hardware
<Vinzix> @Kedhrin, you guys should do a similar system to Skyrim Workshop for Nexuiz
<@Kedhrin> thats the plan
<Derpface> Q: how did you get in to game development
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, i've been working on games since the mod scene with Quake 1, so things like IRC etc. are pretty roots for me
<@Kedhrin> in XChat, you can setup a notify to highlight in IRC if someone says my name
<Vinzix> and also, how long does it take to get used of Crytek, if you are used of other engines, ie UDK?
<@Kedhrin> You'll have a period of getitng used to it, but after stomaching a few changes in the way they do things you'll get it fine
<@Kedhrin> i taught myself
<Sebstinct> Kedhrin, any plans to add a full anouncer? for example: "double kill" "multi kill" etc. and what about a count down before the actual game begins, instead of it saying "starting" or w.e it says
<@Kedhrin> Sebstinct, we actually recorded a lot of them but forget to do the other faction, so we just need to record them. I'm the voice over for forsellians btw
<Derpface> @Kedhrin does nexuiz support 7.1 headsets well?
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, i think CryENGINE 3 supports 7.1 but i'm not sure we'll have to look at that
<Sebstinct> haha nice voice although i'm sure u dont really sound like that
<@Kedhrin> it's my metal voice ;P
<Derpface> @Kedhrin on what platform do you prefer playing nexuiz or any game in general?
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, i'm a PC Player at heart, but sometimes its nice to relax on the couch
<x24-veggie> @Kedhrin, once again, sorry to be so nosey, but what do you reckon the price tag will be on Steam?
<@Kedhrin> x24-veggie, we haven't announced a PC price yet, but it's 800 MS points on Xbox LIVE ($10)
<Derpface> @Kedhrin did you guys set a maximum ping for players to join cuz so often you get people not knowing what ping is joining over 100 ping in europe you should not get over 80 ping for sure
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, for matchmaking we account for ping when matching players
<Vinzix> @Kedhrin, are there plans for walljumping?
<@Kedhrin> No wall jumping, that's UT's thing
but you do have an insane amount of air control<Sebstinct> @Kedhrin : do you think raising the nex damage 5 to 90 would help further balance the weapon since it's currently 3 shots to kill with either 75 or 150 armor?
<@Kedhrin> hm it probably wouldn't hurt
<Sebstinct> @kedhrin : i think it would do good to raise it to 90 to reward a player for hiting 2 or 3 consecutive shots.
<@Kedhrin> Sebstinct, well even with it at 85 or 90 you'll still need 3 hits
<@Kedhrin> but also keep in mind the 2x headshot multiplier
<Vinzix> wait a second, is the shotgun like cone-style or straight line?
<Sebstinct> 1 armor vest is 75? so with the current nex damage a player must hit a player 3 times for both 75 and 150 armor, or is that wrong?
<@Kedhrin> ok i think i see what you're saying, 2 shots with 90 would kill a player that only has the large armor pickup
<Sebstinct> i was saying that if it's 90, 75 armor + full health would be 2 hits, and 150 armor + full armor would be 3
<Sebstinct> yea
<@Kedhrin> yeah that should be doable
<Derpface> @Kedhrin what did you guys do on netcoding? cuz in a lot of games these days you have an advantage with high ping it looks like
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, what you're talking about is prediction, which gets complicated, its been a hassle for us but Paul here has worked tirelessly optimizing it as well as getting fixes from Crytek
<Sebstinct> just thought it would make sense to reward a player hitting 2 consecutive shots, if you feel like that's a good idea to test out then i think that would be great
<@Kedhrin> Sebstinct, it isn't just that, the big thing is rewarding players with headshots
<@Kedhrin> so a single headshot with a large armor = death
<Vinzix> @Kedhrin, is there feedback on esport already or is that still in discussion?
<@Kedhrin> i've been talking to a lot of esports players, MLG guys etc. about features they want and stuff, always open to talk more
<Derpface> @Kedhrin will you have a advantage with 20ping or lower?
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, you'll always have an advantage with a lower ping
<Sebstinct> once the netcode realizes the player never walked off the ledge, they teleport back
<@Kedhrin> Sebstinct, most of those issues are fixed in the patch coming
<Derpface> @Kedhrin last question before i go to bed, what date are you guys thinking of for pc release. 1week? 2 weeks? 2 months?
<@Kedhrin> Derpface, no date yet but soon announcing! i just don't like to give dates i cant guaranteed, which i've done in the past a few times, so i keep my mouth shut lol
<Derpface> @Kedhrin ok rough scale march or later
<@Kedhrin> won't be march i can tell you that
<Derpface> @Kedhrin ok tnx now i can stop checking steam every day XD
<@Kedhrin> haha trust me we'll be doing some cool announcements soon
<@Kedhrin> it'll be loud and clear!
<Derpface> @Kedhrin will 125fps steady help jumphight and stuff just like in quake?
<@Kedhrin> framerate won't help anything but your eyes
<@Kedhrin> that kind of stuff is controlled by the server cpu
<Echon> Derpface: framerate shouldn't help physics any, it only tends to hurt when it is REALLY low
<Echon> because it breaks physics steps up into tiny chunks, even when they're huge or spikey, they tend to be consistent
<Echon> where as quake did not
@Kedhrin So, any word on open or closed betas?
<@Kedhrin> Nothing to announce at this time!
<nem> Can we change the health/armor bar and replace it with numberd?
<@Kedhrin> a number based, alternative hud option is being developed
<Camper> anyone know when the TU will be released? my stats still aren't saving :|
<@Kedhrin> Camper, it's in Microsoft's hands right now, waiting for them to release it
<@Kedhrin> so no idea right now
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Is Nexuiz coming to Linux too?
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, there won't be any Linux support, unfortunately
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Well isn't that a stab in the back to the Nexuiz community.
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, not really, Nexuiz uses CryENGINE 3, that kind of thing is way out of our realm to port the engine to Linux
<@Kedhrin> if Crytek supported Linux with CryENGINE 3, then sure
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Will there be FoV adjustment?
<@Kedhrin> Yes, 90-120 FOV
<Chef> Kedhrin: Let me know when you want to play some Nexuiz man!
<@Kedhrin> well i get on IRC when i'm at work - personally, i'm waiting until the patch hits to get back on the 360 version. I have this weird thing where it bugs me to play the game knowing all those issues are fixed... it's all i'll pay attention to lol
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Is Illfonic intending to make Nexuiz a bigger esport than Quake Live?
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, we're trying to cater to esports, yes, but we're also keeping in mind the casual to average player. there are some adjustments we're doing to support it, but not all (i.e. we won't do a full bright mode or allow hiding weapons)
<kamikaze> Kehdrin will we be able to have 1v1's right out of the gate for the PC version? What about maps?
<@Kedhrin> kamikaze, yes, and we are working on having a level eidtor available as well
<@Kedhrin> PC Version of Nexuiz features a server browswer for custom matches (steam's browser).
<Sam1> Kedhrin: What is a "full bright mode"? The features you added of melee and dynamic mutations, aren't they counter-productive to making a competitive high-skill game?
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, full bright is when the textures are stripped and just solid colors remain for the environment and players, and that being counter-productive is subjective, we feel it adds to the competitive nature
<Sebstinct> Kedhrin: how does allowing "hide weapons" only cater towards a competitive audience? Some people don't like to have their view obstructed by unnecessary objects.
<@Kedhrin> Sebstinct, i don't believe in making players who want to be immersed in the game have to sacrifice that in order to be better, so all players need to play with it
<Chef> Kedhrin: *super important* Will the xbox 360 nexuiz version support dedicated servers? Could use give us the ability to make our own serers?
<@Kedhrin> Chef, we just got dedicated servers working on PC, and i don't even know the process for it on 360, right now i can say it's not in our pipeline of production tasks but it is on our wishlist
<Sam1> Kedhrin: I can imagine the mutations being fun in pubgames, but nobody will play it competitively if low gravity, then unlimited ammo, then 8bit mode all pop up at random intervals.
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, i've had this debate for quite some time about dynamic mutators on the MLG forums. Its debatable, but in the end, if players dont' want to play with Dynamic Mutators you can turn them off for private matches.
<DuckTape4Ever> @Kedhrin how much different is the networking on the patched version? Currently 9/10 times it is unplayable for me and even the other times its just not a fun experience.
<@Kedhrin> DuckTape4Ever, let's say this, Echon in here is our lead programmer and he spent weeks optimizing every last tiny bit of the network code, then crytek came in with a wonder patch fixing netcode issues, its way way way better
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Can they be turned off for server hosts too? And the MLG forums don't have much credibility, it's mostly populated by Xbox CoD players *facepalm*
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, only in private matches (dedicated servers too), our ranked match making requires them
<kamikaze> Kedhrin: what about a defrag mode?
<kamikaze> familiar with nexrun?
<kamikaze> aka "race"
<@Kedhrin> kamikaze, haha yeah i remember that, we don't have support for that as it'd require new maps too
but who knows<Sam1> Kedhrin: By "private matches" does that include unranked servers?
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, yes private matches are unranked
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Where was the PC GDC demonstration?
<@Kedhrin> at Cryteks booth
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Will there be public server files and modtools?
<@Kedhrin> public server files? and we will have a level editor, but not modding capabilities
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Damn, I couldn't make it to GDC, but was hoping someone would put it on Youtube. I guess not
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, yeah it was sort of a silent thing unfortunately
<Sam1> Kedhrin: You know, for people to host their own servers.
<@Kedhrin> we will have dedicated server capabilities, yes
<Sam1> Kedhrin: What will the framerate cap be?
<@Kedhrin> we don't set a framerate cap, you don't get an advantage other than rendering with CryENGINE 3
<Sam1> Kedhrin: What's the framerate cap of CE3?
<@Kedhrin> none that i'm aware of
i've seen it at 999.0 before but thats in the menus lol<Sam1> Kedhrin: That's cool, personally I'm happy just as long as it's over 200
<Sam1> I'm easy to please
<@Kedhrin> you may need to play at a low setting for that
<@Kedhrin> cryengine 3 is still a beast
<Sam1> Kedhrin: I plan to
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Also, I plan to build a beast PC when Nexuiz is released
<Sam1> I'm thinking 5GHz quad core Ivy Bridge with nVidia 680 or ATI 7970
<@Kedhrin> awesome, you'll appreciate our STUPID rendering mode then
<Sam1> Kedhrin: What's that?
<@Kedhrin> our benchmarking tool
<@Kedhrin> don't expect it to run well
<Sam1> Kedhrin: I use FRAPS
<@Kedhrin> its another set of quality, but entirely different level
<@Kedhrin> every light is a shadow caster etc.
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Does it look super nice?
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Will Nexuiz come with Steamworks?
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Will Nexuiz use DirectInput?
@Kedhrin> yeah it looks super bad ass
all textures are uncompressed, 2048x2048 resolution etc., the mesh tesselation is super cool, especially in the AtaVirta Levels (Vertigo, Crash, Sanctuary), and whole bunch of other things, it's not really meant for playing in though, mostly just to be pretty<@Kedhrin> steamworks is the plan for the level editor, yes
<@Kedhrin> and it does use directinput so you can play with a 360 controller
<@Kedhrin> but on PC there is no aim assist
<Sam1> Kedhrin: I meant Steamworks for the game itself
<@Kedhrin> oh
<@Kedhrin> yeah
<@Kedhrin> http://store.steampo....com/app/96800/
<@Kedhrin> we use pretty much every feature of steam
<@Kedhrin> gotta get new screenshots on there
<@Kedhrin> looks a lot better now
<@Kedhrin> haha
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Those screenshots are the PC version, right?
<@Kedhrin> they're taken on a PC, yeah, but not the newest PC version
<Sam1> Kedhrin: What's the price of Nexuiz in the UK?
<@Kedhrin> no price announcements yet, but it was 800 MS points on xbox so you know.
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Those Dynamic Mutators are going to be so bad for competitive play unless they can be disabled on scrim servers.
<@Kedhrin> you can disable dynamic mutators on private servers
<Chef> melee punishes those caught off guard.
<@Kedhrin> melee is just a new feature, it really adds a lot to the game and tactics players use, you now want to stay away from getting close to players
<Sam1> Kedhrin: I hope there isn't going to be melee lunge in Nexuiz?
<@Kedhrin> there is melee lunge
<Sebstinct> Kedhrin: Are there any plans to add a second hitscan weapon? One isn't enough imo.
<@Kedhrin> the ravager alt fire is a hit scan alternative
<@Kedhrin> i'm about to crank up the damage on it
<Sebstinct> No, please don't!
<Chef> I agree sebstint. Another useful precision weapon is useful
<Sebstinct> That weapon fits its role nicely.
<@Kedhrin> the refire rate on it wll be reduced dramatically
<@Kedhrin> but thats just its alt fire
<Sebstinct> Kedhrin: what about another less lethal hitscan weapon like the nex... similar to the shock rifle in ut?
<@Kedhrin> we won't be adding any more weapons for quite some time
<Sebstinct> What if you changed the electro to hitscan?
<Sebstinct> and fixed the alt
<@Kedhrin> we won't be changing any of the weapons either
<Sam1> Kedhrin: How many weapons are in currently? About 8? If you add to many, it will ruin Nexuiz as a competitive game.
<@Kedhrin> 9 total, then you have a bunch in super weapons
<kamikaze> will private servers be able to adjust damage force on weapons?
<@Kedhrin> kamikaze, we don't have any plans for server based weapon balance, no
<Sebstinct> no specific instagib gametype though
@Kedhrin> Sebstinct, you'll be able to setup private matches with instagib permanently turned on
<Sebstinct> Next update?
<@Kedhrin> Sebstinct, for Xbox360 yeah, it will be there on launch for PC though
<Sam1> Kedhrin: And rocket jumping?
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, we got pogo jumping, thats similar to strafejumping, but more like painkillers jumping, and yes full rocket jumping
<Sam1> kamikaze: Sounds like a dumbed down version of strafejumping
<@Kedhrin> yeah its a dumbed down version, a lot easier, you gain acceleration per jump
<Sebstinct> strafe jumping is very easy in nexuiz, you don't have to flick your mouse. all you do is hold down either w + a/d or diagonal on a controller mid air
<@Kedhrin> no dodging or wall dodging, thats UT's thing
<Sam1> Kedhrin: Please may I have a beta key? xx
<@Kedhrin> Sam1, we'll be doing a beta and releasing info on it soon
<Sam1> Kedhrin: A bit late... isn't the release date the 17th of April?
<@Kedhrin> ehh, that wasn't supposed to be put there
we haven't 'officially' announced a date yet.<Chef_Linguini1> what's wrong with pure W/L though? W/L rewards the better team. It rewards teamwork. The best way to reward an individual is through mechanics, not some arbitrary point system. If the skill ceiling is high enough, one player will be able to carry his team to victory and receive the W he justly deserves. If that player still goes postive and losses, well, you either find a team or try harder. This is a team based game. It's pret
<Chef_Linguini1> I'm not trying to start a debate and I'm fine with what you have now, I trust it will work. just giving my 2 cents
<Chef_Linguini1> just consider it perhaps
<@Kedhrin> because ranking isn't a reward
<@Kedhrin> Chef_Linguini1, ranking is only for matchmaking
<emkayu> Kedhrin, how customisable is the PC version? Are things like UI modifiable? How about FOV and command consoles?
<@Kedhrin> emkayu, UI isn't, we do have FOV control but its limited from 90-120, most cvars will be locked out during matches
Chef_Linguini1> Kedhrin, have you heard about or tested the new ravager alt fire? It's pretty buggy not gonna lie.
<@Kedhrin> whats wrong with it?
<Chef_Linguini1> well my biggest issue is that it still sounds as if you're shooting fast. (full auto)
<@Kedhrin> shit
<@Kedhrin> thats what i figured would happen
<Chef_Linguini1> this makes it hard to time/place shots
<Chef_Linguini1> yeah.
<@Kedhrin> ok thanks, that fix will prob come in the next patch
<Chef_Linguini1> also when repeadetly presing/letting go of the left trigger the gun doesn't always shoot. Plus it just shoots really slow and is hard to aim
but that might just be me<Chef_Linguini1> yeah np. I beleive the clancutter doesn't *sound* like it's shooting any faster either.
<@Kedhrin> the refire rate on it is pretty slow
<@Kedhrin> sot hats prob what you're experiencing it
<@Kedhrin> i didn't want to make it as powerful as the Nex
<Chef_Linguini1> well yeah def not I agree, but I just have trouble with it. Only picked it up maybe 4 times, need to test more. But the sound cue is throwing me off that might be the only reason
<@Kedhrin> sound is very important so i don't blame you
<Chef_Linguini1> anyway my suggesstion for the ravager: make the Alt Fire shoot really fast with semi moderate damage, akin to the widely asked forr Lightening gun. Make the alt fire less useful
<Chef_Linguini1> make the Primary fire**** less useful
<Chef_Linguini1> this way you can maybe get it in a workable state before the patch. if it sounds good to you
<@Kedhrin> probably not, i don't really believe in doing a beam gun outside of the super weapons its just no how the weapons in Nexuiz are, and the Ravager needs to be beefed because it represents a vast amount of players preferred play style (shooting a machine gun). i don't want to punish players who feel comfortable using it.
<Chef_Linguini1> fair enough. btw I just want to say I really appreciate everything you've done Kedhrin. This is a great game. The best game since H1 for me.
<@Kedhrin> awesome, i'm glad you like it! i think you guys are really going to dig the DLC patch too
<emkayu> the gun balancing at the start menu is insane
<@Kedhrin> yeah, Echon and our other duder, Dan, put in weapon balancing on the server side very last second... i'm so glad we did.
<emkayu> will the PC have dedicated servers or is it using a MM system?
<@Kedhrin> emkayu, both, MM is used for ranking, stats, etc., but you can do custom servers with a server browser, as well as host dedicated servers
<@Kedhrin> thank you valve for making everything so much easier..
<Chef_Linguini1> Also, is there an easy way to tell if you have host? A party could theoritically just go into MM before playing customs and find who is the best host then go on to do their own thing.
<@Kedhrin> the only way we can do it locally is by seeing who gets the level descriptions first
<@Kedhrin> in the loading screen
<Chef_Linguini1> ah I see. No funny glitches that you're aware of? I've found that rocket detonation is a pretty good indicator but it isn't flawless.
<@Kedhrin> well in the version you have
<@Kedhrin> you can definitely tell with the rocket control
<@Kedhrin> if you can smoothly control the rocket in the air at all times
<@Kedhrin> then yeah
<@Kedhrin> you got host
<emkayu> Kedhrin, just outta curiosity what are the machinima guys like outside of camera...they same or more civil lol?
<@Kedhrin> emkayu, they act pretty much the exact same haha
<@Kedhrin> theyre a cool bunch of guys i like them
<emkayu> I'm booking tickets to the states just to get you drunk and on irc
<@Kedhrin> haha
