Staredit Network

Ok if you're unfamiliar with this you can read up on the details here in the old thread (which has been closed, so discussions must now migrate to this one). I'll use this new thread to freshen up the discussions a bit, now that things are getting underway.




Status:

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Estimated completion: [progress]92[/progress] (92%)

Ok, I'm not good at estimates, but with the mech, purchases, gameplay rules, cash, spawners, and other base systems about complete, I think that's a safe guess. What's left? Adding in the gameplay progression, balance work (lots), and a few hundred odds and ends after that to polish off what's left.

Here's who I've got actively involved (currently):

• DevliN
• Jaff
• Dark_Marine_123
• hinoatashi
• sunslap
• Rantent
• Zeratul_101
• Kookster
• Other (can't contact)
• EcHo
• Phyrion
• Laser_Dude
• Psychic_Genius
• Kaboom
• BlooDMooN

Captain's Log:

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• 12-13-06- Added Kaboom to tester list.
• 12-9-06- Added Psychic_Genius to tester list.
• 12-2-06- Completed testing and brainstorming session. Made lots of progress with bug tracking, balance testing, and brainstorming.
• 11-30-06- Added Laser_Dude to tester list.
• 11-27-06- Added Phyrion to tester list.
• 11-26-06- Marandule1 has vacated lead tester position. I'll be taking over, at least until the map is in a more suitable state for balance testing.
• 11-24-06- Completed first (near) full house test. Reminded that you can't judge progress of a multiplayer map by how well it plays in single player.
  Back to the drawing board... for now.
• 11-20-06- Finished setting up initial balance testers. Awaiting preliminary testing results...
• 11-18-06- Recruiting and setting up testers. In need of bug testing, balance testing, and general feedback. Balance testing the main priority, though. Specifically in need of balancing work for pilots vs., team spawns, deployables purchases, and money system.

Credits:

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If you've helped, you're on this list. If you're not, and you've helped, then let me know and I'll add you.

• Terraining Help:
  • Wilheim
• Planning Help:
  • hinoatashi
  • Dark_Marine123
  • EcHo
  • Laser_Dude
  • Phyrion
• Testers:
  • Niu
  • Bonelesskid
  • Kenoli(U)
  • Shmidley
  • Urmom(U)
  • Sunslap
  • Dark-Marine123
  • hinoatashi
  • EcHo
  • Marandule1
  • Phyrion
  • Laser_Dude
  • Psychic_Genius
  • BlooDMooN
  • Canthan(U)

I get dibs on Even Planner!!!! I mean... I've been asking for it a while now and have just been waiting on some sort of general idea.

If not, I'm cool as a Lead Tester. I have the majority of my schedule open (unless it goes all the way to December... which I'm gonna be extremely busy) so I can probably get together a few tests. One question though: Will I only be allowed to test with confirmed testers (id est. If I know some reliable people, can they test)?

ill test.

Don't worry, I still have you on for that. I'm just not ready for it yet.


Just to note, I'll only credit people for actual testing/work, but I'll make a seperate list for those who've signed up. And as I said, whoever is helpful with scheduling tests and giving results can be a lead later, but if you're only able to do a little testing that's fine too.

is this person me?

Ok added the involved list. When I'm ready with the test version I'll send it to everyone on that list.

Zeratul, did you want to be a tester?

im up for testing when your ready

ADDITION:
oh and tux : ill pm you on a little thing id like to talk about.

I'd like to test.

Ok. Got some testing done last night. Found a fresh batch of new bugs. Fortunately I (hopefully) have time to tackle them before I send out the balance testing version.

I have more free time now, so I can offer my feedback, test the map, and help to balance. I apologize again for failing you before (with the sounds).

Also, if the map is on Installation, I can make the whole terrain for you. I got good at it.

It's space terrain. The sounds thing was just a minor issue, though. I was hoping I'd find a way to get some kind of help on little stuff like that, but I think I'd be better off doing it myself anyway since I'm gonna need to tweak all the aural and visual aspects altogether to get the right effect. It's the balancing and gameplay stuff where I can really use the extra help, though. Mainly just testing, for now.

So do you want me to test or not?

Once I get to reinstall starcraft because a mod F**ked it up and actually changed the game itself and now i cant play it any more... untill i fix it.

Sure. You're on the list.

Hey i'd love to test, i'm always free on weekends, and during the week it depends what kind of homework i have, but i'm an A student

so i'll help test

ADDITION: I have this whole week off after the Weekend so i would be free a lot of the time.

i got demoted from lead tester but otherwise yes, i do want to test

Hey Tux, sorry I wasn't too reliable as the planner. I can still help out with ideas a little bit here and there. Do I get credits for bugtesting?

Well if you still need testers in a weekor so, I am approaching a month-long gap of realworld demands. (Which means I will have freetime galore!)

I will test for ya. And if i see any spot that is weak in the terrain department, i see no reason why I can't pitch in.

I can now test tux when ever you are ready.

Hopefully this project won't get delayed. I'm still worrying that some sort of bug will come up after you finish adding on the extras that will somehow mess with other triggers.

P.S. This isn't as important, but you keep misspelling my name...

Ide like to test too if your willing.

Also did you ever play the mod version of rush, you never did say wether or not you had?

Also with your permission I'll probably make a mod version of this map too, since well your maps are well worth the time, cause they are so well done.

Sure I'll credit you. Thanks for reminding me.

Ok you're on!

Ok.

Hmm. I know you're good with detailing, but how good are you at making a balanced layout? This job might not suit you much because that's all I'm really gonna need. Detailing would only come after everything else, if at all (just like the sounds, hangar option texts, etc.).

Frankly, the whole damn thing is likely weak in the terrain department. I had one early model layout for the terrain but it didn't turn out too well for this type of gameplay, so I simplified into it's current forum. That too I think has lots of wasted space and doesn't open up too many options for gameplay events and missions. Of course, before I can do the terrain revision properly, I need to have the events and missions plotted out (so I know where and how to put stuff). You'd have to wait a bit for terrain stuff, unfortunately.

Ok sorry fixed. I do stupid crap like that a lot.

Actually I haven't. I can't remember exactly but I had a few issues preventing me from getting it working (not the least of which is lacking my SC CD to run mods ). I'll try again to get it to work later when I can get ahold of a new one.

Sure you can. This one'll be unlocked too.