Space Game General All-Platform Thready Discussy Thing :)

CraigM · 2015-12-02T07:27:06.000Z

Ohmygod I’ve got to have that.

One question, have you had issues with XvT cutscenes playing? When I used the patch to get my disc version working cutscenes would break the sound.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-02T07:31:01.000Z

Only in multiplayer when starting one of the Balance of Power campaigns have we run into an issue with freezing cutscenes. Thankfully if someone hits spacebar fast enough everyone can eventually skip it.

Dan_Theman · 2015-12-02T07:39:17.000Z

It’s probably due to some ancient codec that can now only be found in a virus-riddled download on some nefarious website.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-02T07:40:44.000Z

I dunno, besides that issue I mentioned, the cut scenes run great on my Win7 machine.

RichVR · 2015-12-02T09:46:26.000Z

Grifman:

Heh, pimp away, I always think of this as the Brian Rubin thread anyway! :)

It isn’t?

That was a great story Brian. You make me want to get back into Jumpgate, but Fallout 4, man.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-02T10:06:56.000Z

HAhahahahaha

Grifman · 2015-12-02T11:51:29.000Z

MrCoffee:

Is it an indie game? Why do indie devs insist on multiplayer only games, they are either a hit or miss and generally end up void of life a few months after release.

This. They rarely build the critical mass required to sustain a MP game. Just a bad idea IMO.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-02T11:52:45.000Z

I personally don’t get it either. Maybe folks thinks maintaining servers is easier than building a semi-competent AI or some such?

RichVR · 2015-12-02T12:02:42.000Z

Our game has the most dangerous, most cunning AI known! Another human!™

BrianRubin · 2015-12-02T12:08:26.000Z

gagvomits

Galadin · 2015-12-02T12:59:37.000Z

Brian Rubin:

I personally don’t get it either. Maybe folks thinks maintaining servers is easier than building a semi-competent AI or some such?

Well, with todays cloud servers, it probably does appear easier as an initial engineering effort. If you can create the basic gameplay systems and get them based on a server, a lot easier to have all the players bring their own intelligence. Especially as game systems get more complex and involved, it can be hard to create good AI. And depending upon the type of game, it can also allow you to save your PvE development as well if you can make all the encounters based on other players. No need to create content, just systems.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-02T13:02:34.000Z

Galadin:

No need to create content, just systems.

I think this right here is why it bugs me so much of the time. I’d prefer content.

MrCoffee · 2015-12-02T14:59:31.000Z

Even big company MP only games suffer from low population a few months after its out (damm you titanfall).

BrianRubin · 2015-12-02T15:10:37.000Z

The best/worst example of this is a great looking game called GoD Factory: Wingmen. Looks like a great multiplayer shooter, right?

People playing right now? 0

Today’s peak? 4

I mean c’mon. I tried playing this on more than one occasion, yet couldn’t since it’s purely multiplayer (not even bots as far as could find, though reviews say it has bots), so with no one to play against, the game couldn’t do anything. It’s SO sad. I mean if you’re gonna go MP, at LEAST have bots, right? I still load up Unreal Tournament sometimes and play the bots because they’re so damned great.

Sigh, makes me sad, it does.

tylertoo · 2015-12-08T17:08:55.000Z

tgb123:

So. Star Hammer:The Vanguard Prophecy is out now on Steam or directly from Matrix/Slitherine for 18 magic beans. Turn-based WEGO space battles, and screen shots like this one make me all tingly inside:

Mr. Rubin?

Six months later, its coming out for iPad on Thursday, according toPocket Tactics. Tempted.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-08T17:11:09.000Z

It’s so good. So, so good.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-18T15:26:10.000Z

Hey folks, I hope you don’t mind me pimping, but I’m excited about this. :) I’ve the next two weeks off, and I’m gonna use much of this extra time to stream games I’ve not yet had time to cover. I’ve put together a calendar of what I’m going to be streaming when, and you can read about it here:

Space Game Junkie – 15 Dec 15

Staycation Streaming Schedule! | Space Game Junkie

Hey folks, I’ve FINALLY put the calendar together for my Staycation Streaming Festival on YouTube, starting Monday, 12/21/15 and going most days through the end of 2015. The goal is to stream each game for at least thirty minutes apiece, which is how...

I’d love it if y’all could stop by and say hello. :) Thanks!

Papageno · 2015-12-18T17:15:03.000Z

Cool, Brian, I’ll likely be dropping by at some point. YouTube Gaming or Twitch?

Edit: n/m YouTube it is.

BrianRubin · 2015-12-18T17:27:46.000Z

I’m exclusively YouTube Gaming now. :)

Ponicus · 2015-12-21T11:05:12.000Z

Hey everyone. Brian’s staycation streaming extravaganza has started over on his Youtube gaming channel!