I thought I'd just drop that there. Friday it'll hit the shopping shelves

Microsoft has announced it new XBox http://www.pcmag.com...,2419328,00.asp looks like it may be an epic crash and burn.

 

So yeah, I was pretty much missing in action on these forums recently, in no small part because I was preparing this: http://www.kickstart...factory-wingmen

I think that the rewards are actually some pretty good deal on their own, without the adding benefit of saving an indie studio So let me know what you guys think, and if you could help spread the word around, I'd deeply appreciate it. I think that combining the most popular genre (MOBA) with space sims could help the genre as a whole be more recognized, but of course I'm quite biased on the subject

Hey Guys, 

 

  I have been thinking of a new post about the game design and art. I would also put Development plans here and art.

 

Thanks,

Julius

 

Some Quick Links:

http://www.facebook.com/SystemNetworks

 

 

ART

 

Which is better? The Blu Ship Or The Green Ship?

 

//PS I would be putting Visuals Design Dev plans UI and jobs tomorrow

Im loving the models but has anyone tinkered with or made any model ships for the new Pioneer that they would be kind enough to share? Im struggling to find them among all the threads

 

Best wishes,

 

Mike.

Fairspace Has Been Updated http://www.ssisgame.co.uk/fairspace

 

Ships have been rescaled to improve the graphics during combat,  This helps show of the engines normal mapping.

 

Hyperjumping distance is severely reduced when inside of a debret field,  You can still jump in but getting out will take time.

 

Looting missions within nebulars are now fully enabled, These will provide better than normal tech units for your ship's.

 

A red X is now shown on the map where you last died, This is to aid you in recovering any dropped loot during combat.

 

Cap ships show transparent when in freelook, This is to aid in combat.

 

Another Hud update, Feedback would be appreciated on this.

 

General interface update with a few effects thrown in here and there.

 

Some star systems have been adjusted and items have been moved around a little.

 

Mall has been removed as it served no real purpose.

 

Regards Bobalot

 

 

Something like Apollo 18 with space and horror thriller. Will probably be an interesting watch.

Don't think this one been mentioned before, it’s a turn-based strategy game set on the moon http://www.moonrisingthegame.com/

 

 

 

From the site

 

You begin with a Headquarters capable of producing various units from Astronauts to Terraformers. With these you must capture more buildings and outwit your opponent through a number of game types. Besides the Headquarters, there are two types of building in Moon Rising - Solar Station and the Refinery.
Capturing Solar Stations will give you more power, enabling you to move your units further each turn. The Refinery generates more income with which to produce the aforementioned units. Simple.

 

• 6 unique units
• Astronaut | Rover | Supply Truck | Attacker | Mobile Launcher | Terraformer
• 3 building types
• Headquarters | Solar Station | Refinery
• 3 exciting game modes
• Radar | Transmission | Payload

One of the biggest changes we have made recently is the ability to transport your units between buildings at a moderate cost in power. This has had a profound impact on the game, increasing the pace and placing even more strategic importance on the buildings you capture.

Single Player

Yes, there is a full, single-player campaign. But not only that, there is also a Skirmish mode where you can play games against human or AI opponents on a multi-player map of your choosing.

Multiplayer (cross-platform, don't you know?)

We have spent a great deal of time in perfecting the Multiplayer aspect of the game. Currently, the Multiplayer lobby is where you'll create and discover new games. It's fully asynchronous and cross-platform, which means that you can take a turn, go and make a cup of tea (or even go on holiday) while your opponent takes his or her turn.

There are 2, 3 and 4 player maps to play and we are currently implementing a permanent ranking system which will gain (or lose) you points each time you complete a map against human opponents.

 

 

See a few of the game site are reporting this vid as a new Syndicate game  http://www.rockpaper...-hype-meganews/

 

 

 

 

Guess we will find out next month.

 

If you ever build Pioneer from the source code, please respond!

This message was posted to the pioneer-dev mailing list, but I'm copying it here in case there are people who haven't seen it.

Mailing list copy: http://mail.pioneers...May/000351.html

 

Hi all,

For a while we've been considering the use of (some) C++11 features. Most recently, issue #2297 [1]. Because C++11 is quite a new language standard, only recent compilers support these features [2]. To make a decision about this I think we need to know more about what range of compiler versions people are using to build the game. Please help by answering these questions:

1) What compiler(s) do you use to build the game? Please include the full version number.

2) Would you be willing and able to install a newer compiler to build the game?

3) If you are a C++ developer and you have contributed changes or hope to contribute changes in the future, what C++11 features do you think would be most useful?

Thanks,

John B

 

[1] Need a library for atomics: https://github.com/p...eer/issues/2297
[2] http://wiki.apache.o...CompilerSupport

 

We're currently working to get Pioneer onto Desura, a distribution service. The main goal is to make it easier for our players to get updates (ie you download a patch through Desura rather than the entire Pioneer package), but obviously there's some great promotional opportunities here too.

One of the things we need is a promo video. I have no video making skills whatsoever, so its going to take a while if left up to me. If any of you do have some skills though and would like to try making something, that would be awesome.

Desura don't give any suggestions on what should be in the video, so I'm going to set the following guidelines:

• 60-90 seconds. Towards 60 is probably better
• Only uses stock Pioneer graphics and sounds - no mods
• Prefer to use some of our music
• Shouldn't show anything that isn't actually part of the game (so no ripping off nebulae and asteroid fields from other games, as was suggested to me)
• Can use hacks to get rid of UI elements, tweak cameras, etc. It should show the game, but not necessarily be the game, if that makes sense
• Should finish with the name, maybe the badge, and a URL
• Licensed under CC-BY-SA or equivalent permissive license

But I write that as guidelines more than rules, mostly just to get you started. If you've got a better idea, please go for it.

If it helps to sweeten the deal, I'll send out some Pioneer stickers to anyone that comes up with something halfway decent

Hey guys,

 

we've posted a new dev diary on the site talking about what's up with Strike Wing.

 

http://www.strikewin...for-strike-wing

 

Enjoy!