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[mattie2009]

It used to be people discussing a game that they barely knew anything about, wondering whether this and that would be in the game and looking at the images the developer uploads (and was put on here by yours truly and a few others).

And then,

Dear goodness you people are easily won over.

I am surprised you can ride in the subway without practically wetting yourself at the passing graffiti.

NO that isn't awsome... that is set design and not even particularly well made either.

*Foams at mouth*

[Frumple]

It used to be people discussing a game that they barely knew anything about, wondering whether this and that would be in the game and looking at the images the developer uploads (and was put on here by yours truly and a few others).

And we'll get back to this the next time there's something else to squee over, thankyouverymuch. Least that's my intended (pre)game plan.

[Neonivek]

It used to be people discussing a game that they barely knew anything about, wondering whether this and that would be in the game and looking at the images the developer uploads (and was put on here by yours truly and a few others).

And we'll get back to this the next time there's something else to squee over, thankyouverymuch. Least that's my intended (pre)game plan.

Yeah I mean... this game has soo much hype as soon as they post anything substantial expect people to flock back pissing themselves in excitement because... I don't know... they put in chickens that lay eggs that turn into dragons.

[Frumple]

Oooorrrr because some of us have already seen enough to know they'll enjoy the game. Which I have. Just like with Terraria. Everything beyond that is just cake, and I can enjoy that cake if I feel like it, thank you.

You're welcome not to! Don't think I'd say you couldn't. That's your perogative and that's a-okay.

But me, I really like this sort of game -- again, going strictly by what's already been shown -- and the style is rare enough nowadays I can ogle what comes out without having to be particularly picky about it. It's not pissing myself over hype, it's ogling the pretty pictures. If you know of something prettier to ogle, throw it up brethren, don't hold out on us. Right now starbound's the best game of this sort on the block that I know of. Only thing remotely close to it that I've been eying is Twisted Tower, and it sounds like it'll be released long after SB (and possibly free, hard to tell).

[Neonivek]

Oooorrrr because some of us have already seen enough to know they'll enjoy the game. Which I have.

Dang people having secret access to the game.

How come when "I" say that I "won't" like a game long in advance I get shot down... but when you do it for a game you like everyone is going to be on your side? ohhh yes... Hype.

Also yes I am in a unrelated bad mood...

[sambojin]

Just the idea of a multiplayer, randomly generated platformer (or walker) with some crafting pretty much has me changing my pants. They don't really need the hype. It doesn't even have to be that good. I'll spend my ten dollars on it if it comes out as good as Wonderboy or Super Mario Brothers, just because I like side-scrolling games. You can only assume this one will be a bit deeper but no less challenging then those games. Twenty years is enough time to think of some things that enhance the game-type without stuffing it all up.

Guns, crafting, multiplayer and replayability pretty much seals the deal for me.

I don't need to believe the hype. I can wonder about it, post about it, even suggest things on their forum, but I'll probably buy it regardless. Take my posts about Starbound on here with that in mind.

[Frumple]

Oooorrrr because some of us have already seen enough to know they'll enjoy the game. Which I have.

Dang people having secret access to the game.

No more access than you, m'fellow. Screenshots, video, all public, most brought up in this thread.

How come when "I" say that I "won't" like a game long in advance I get shot down... but when you do it for a game you like everyone is going to be on your side? ohhh yes... Hype.

More because a negative position elicits a negative reaction... that, and you're implying that the folks that are excited are incapable of video game risk assessment despite many of us having many years of experience with that

I guess if you equate excitement to hype, you're right. People are excited, anticipatory, because previous experience has shown that the kind of signs that SB's putting out, well, has a high chance of paying out beautifully, or at least sufficiently so, and we're willing to downplay your warnings because of that.

Every one of us happy people are 110% aware that it could turn out badly, though. But... what more are you asking for than that? We can be and are aware of the risk and still capable of being giddy about what's coming out. Is that so bad?

Though again... if you'd rather be particularly wary about things, that's cool. I, at least, am not so much shooting you down as respectfully disagreeing and clarifying the why of that. I dig your position, especially with the little bite from Terraria and how modern video game advertising and pre-release information dissemination has a nasty tendency to play out. So carry on Neo, carry on. Just expect us to carry on, too

[Blackray Jack]

Derek Yu of Spelunky fame is on the radar to potentially be signed on to the Starbound team.

[mattie2009]

So, a new demo came out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF9gYfRTuyo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Those amazing bastards.


Also of note:

Of interest to note is that we’re all in 3 different countries, one of which is across an ocean, yet the net gameplay was as smooth as you see in the video.

[jocan2003]

That... GIMME GAME!!!

[forsaken1111]

No pumps, no mechanics of any kind. Sad face.

[Sirus]

Just because they haven't shown any, doesn't mean they don't exist :/

[forsaken1111]

Just because they haven't shown any, doesn't mean they don't exist :/

We'll see.

[Johnfalcon99977]

That video is pretty damn awesome. It makes me wonder how far they plan on going though, if they are trying to make even water that detailed.

How come when "I" say that I "won't" like a game long in advance I get shot down... but when you do it for a game you like everyone is going to be on your side? ohhh yes... Hype.

It was less the fact that you had a different opinion and more you were kind of being an asshole about that opinion. I get it, you were in a bad mood, but I do not believe that excuses you from calling us a bunch of Easily amused chimps that piss in excitement at wall graffiti. If you were reasonable about it, you may have gotten a lot less flak.

[Graknorke]

Easily amused chimps that piss in excitement at wall graffiti.

I would like to say that this is the BEST thing I have read all day.

Also yes, Starbound water looks very pretty too. Is this their first actual demo of something besides walking around?