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[Danlord]

Wishful thinking IMO. I think this is just lore, i.e. "this element is often used to construct the buildings you see around the galaxy". Maybe post-launch if enough people want a 3D version of Starbound I guess.

I agree it will be related to lore, like the other 'grahgrah' thing above, but I think it's a possibility for the game. Perhaps post-launch since Murray has said he wants to keep working on this game if he gets the chance if he could. It would be a nice, meaningful update and would encourage many people to continue playing or return to it.

Sean's said there's no base building, but who knows. I suspect that it says that in the description to let you know you can break down outposts for iron.

Sean also said there wasn't NPC's, but we know they are in. He just didn't want to reveal it too early. He also wants people to discover things on their own, rather than being fed all the information about a game beforehand. So there's a possibility it's one of the many things he won't have revealed.

 

[Memory]

Well you can't enter them like black flag but you can surely be a space pirate attacking freighter ships for their resources,space stations and any other ships you find to steal their resources. You don't even ever have to land on a planet

Delicious, thank you. A life of piracy it is then .

 

[Zombie James]

Anyone think of any good naming conventions to use? I've been rewatching TNG and thinking about how simple that system is (naming the star - eg. Ceti Alpha - and then just numbering each planet starting from closest to the sun - eg. Ceti Alpha I, Ceti Alpha II, etc).

 

[Kiko]

I've never heard of console games being locked because of an early release, by the way (unless you count strange cases like Halo).

I don't think a couple of days early will make any difference. After all, reviewers will be playing the game.

Yeah I was somehow assuming a thing like Destiny, Division etc. which is stupid I know now

 

[Netherscourge]

I guess "The Trade Network" is the NMS galaxy's economic brokerage?

I wonder if there's a black market too?

 

[Karspankey]

Anyone think of any good naming conventions to use? I've been rewatching TNG and thinking about how simple that system is (naming the star - eg. Ceti Alpha - and then just numbering each planet starting from closest to the sun - eg. Ceti Alpha I, Ceti Alpha II, etc).

I want to role play as Joe Danger, so things like planets will be called Joe Danger: The Planet and Joe Danger The Planet 2: The Movie

 

[Netherscourge]

Looks like a cave to me

Or an Erectile Dysfunction advertisement?

 

[theWB27]

Anyone think of any good naming conventions to use? I've been rewatching TNG and thinking about how simple that system is (naming the star - eg. Ceti Alpha - and then just numbering each planet starting from closest to the sun - eg. Ceti Alpha I, Ceti Alpha II, etc).

I'm gonna let the planet name itself. Full of rocks and rubble? Rock haven
Full of mountains and cliffs? Cliff hanging
Lots of flying animals? Pretty bird.

If I don't do something simple like this I'll take too long thinking of a clever name.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Delicious, thank you. A life of piracy it is then .

Damn you space pirates hope you aren't in my area destroying space stations lol

 

[Cth]

Anyone think of any good naming conventions to use? I've been rewatching TNG and thinking about how simple that system is (naming the star - eg. Ceti Alpha - and then just numbering each planet starting from closest to the sun - eg. Ceti Alpha I, Ceti Alpha II, etc).

Not offhand, but for those having trouble coming up with planet names there's this tool:
http://www.no-mans-sky.net/t/planet-naming-tool/480

Supposedly there's an animal and plant naming one in the works.

The animal one being named Carboni after the hands video where the guy tried to exterminate a bunch of animals.

 

[King of Custard]

I am absolutely certain they aren't on every planet. I'm sure that the idea for them came about from play testing a little bit, because if the goal is to obtain resources and the planets towards the outside of this universe are relatively docile / safe / uninhabited, something has to make a bit of a "game" out of harvesting, otherwise you'd just land and go to town taking whatever you please with no one to stop you.

Murray has said that the planets get.... weirder as you go deeper in so I would kind of assume that the planets WITHOUT Sentinels present their own challenges - toxicity, extreme temperatures, hostile wildlife etc.

Obviously there will probably be planets with neither Sentinels nor hostile environments, but that will just be your luck of the draw when you find one and realize "hey, free stuff!"

As for what or who they are.... I imagine that is part of the lore that you will be able to piece together by exploring and doing a bit of "archaelogy," so to speak. I doubt it will remain totally unaddressed, it seems like a major part of the game's world.

First time I've heard of no sentinels on some planets, have you got a source for that or is it just an educated guess?

 

[c0Zm1c]

Anyone think of any good naming conventions to use? I've been rewatching TNG and thinking about how simple that system is (naming the star - eg. Ceti Alpha - and then just numbering each planet starting from closest to the sun - eg. Ceti Alpha I, Ceti Alpha II, etc).

I'm wondering if it will even be worth naming anything. The chance of any other player finding your discoveries makes it seem a little pointless. There is the self-satisfaction of having named something in the game, and I do want to name a planet for that reason, but that's about it. I don't think I'll bother beyond that unless there's perhaps an achievement or other rewards attached to doing it.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

I guess "The Trade Network" is the NMS galaxy's economic brokerage?

I wonder if there's a black market too?

Hmm. Maybe pirates have to use a black market because normal traders wont deal with them or something.

 

[crazygambit]

HG created a universe with infinite exploration and you're worried about their creative vision? This was a passion project for the last 4 years.

Weeeell, like I said in a post above some scientists are claiming that HG stole their formula to create their world, or at the very least used it without permission (the formula has been published si it's common knowledge, but its use is patented).

I would find the link, but I'm on mobile.

Since the sheer size of the universe is this game major claim to fame, the fact that they stole the math that makes it possible doesn't bode well for their creative vision going forward.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

First time I've heard of no sentinels on some planets, have you got a source for that or is it just an educated guess?

I can corroborate what he's saying. Mightve been in one of the vids where Murray said that~ I dont have a link so youd have to take my word :X

 

[metareferential]

Weeeell, like I said in a post above some scientists are claiming that HG stole their formula to create their world, or at the very least used it without permission (the formula has been published si it's common knowledge, but its use is patented).

I would find the link, but I'm on mobile.

Since the sheer size of the universe is this game major claim to fame, the fact that they stole the math that makes it possible doesn't bode well for their creative vision going forward.

Innocent until proven guilty, you know.

You speak as if it's confirmed they used a patented formula without having the rights to do so.

To me is still sounds like patent trolling, so far.

 

[CarbonFire]

First time I've heard of no sentinels on some planets, have you got a source for that or is it just an educated guess?

They have said it, but after listening to and watching so many interviews and gameplay demos, they all meld together and it's hard to remember which one they talked about the sentinels on.

 

[Ensirius]

First time I've heard of no sentinels on some planets, have you got a source for that or is it just an educated guess?

Aren't sentinels for when you damage or cause enough chaos in a planet?

 

[King of Custard]

I can corroborate what he's saying. Mightve been in one of the vids where Murray said that~ I dont have a link so youd have to take my word :X

I'm only interested because I'm going to make it my main goal to hack their mainframe and take over the universe, you know start small.

 

[PositronicMan]

Aren't sentinels for when you damage or cause enough chaos in a planet?

Yes, but only when a planet is patrolled by the Sentinels. They won't be a presence on every planet.

 

[Cth]

For some reason I seem to recall seeing something like the closer to the center you get, the less Sentinels are patrolling.

Which makes sense, as the difficulty spikes as you get closer to the center.

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EDIT:
So, what are the chances of someone going around naming stuff like Spore 1, Spore 2, WhatDoYouDo, Molyneux 1, Molyneux 2, etc? Surely there's going to be trolling of planet names.. hopefully there's some overview in place so it's not "UbiSoftSuxDix" "EAssholes" etc

 

[King of Custard]

Aren't sentinels for when you damage or cause enough chaos in a planet?

Yea that's what I thought, I couldn't figure out how they could be everywhere but I guess they're not.

 

[Danlord]

For some reason I seem to recall seeing something like the closer to the center you get, the less Sentinels are patrolling.

Which makes sense, as the difficulty spikes as you get closer to the center.

I know Murray has said that closer to the center, the weirder the creatures you'll see but I'm not sure he said anything about Sentinel presence. You could be right, just I can't recall this.
If anything, I thought there would be more presence towards the center if their existence is related to whatever is at the center.

 

[CorrisD]

It would be virtually impossible to find your friend. Whether they add a party option later as an update remains to be seen

I didn't mean literally find them, more of a meet somewhere we can both get to. I'm looking forward to the game, it would just be a shame if we have this massive quintillion universe to explore but not have a friend along for the ride, even if temporary.

 

[Ensirius]

Yea that's what I thought, I couldn't figure out how they could be everywhere but I guess they're not.

Yes, but only when a planet is patrolled by the Sentinels. They won't be a presence on every planet.

So, if a planet does not have any sentinels, I can go around killing stuff and doing whatever without ANY consequences?

 

[eyeball_kid]

I agree it will be related to lore, like the other 'grahgrah' thing above, but I think it's a possibility for the game. Perhaps post-launch since Murray has said he wants to keep working on this game if he gets the chance if he could. It would be a nice, meaningful update and would encourage many people to continue playing or return to it.

I don't think I'd ever want to hunker down on one planet when there's so many to explore. But being able to build a base ship that you can walk around in, expand, etc. would be really cool.

EDIT:
So, what are the chances of someone going around naming stuff like Spore 1, Spore 2, WhatDoYouDo, Molyneux 1, Molyneux 2, etc? Surely there's going to be trolling of planet names.

Highly likely. I really hope Hello provides an option to hide the custom names. I don't want my immersion disrupted.

 

[Movalpolos]

Love this Ui sheesh beautiful

Edit:100 space bucks says the entire thread devolves into a conversation about the destiny inspired Ui

I like the Destiny UI.

 

[King of Custard]

So, if a planet does not have any sentinels, I can go around killing stuff and doing whatever without ANY consequences?

They probably don't want to visit the super radioactive planet full of vampire spider bats who like to lay their eggs in your intestines.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

I didn't mean literally find them, more of a meet somewhere we can both get to. I'm looking forward to the game, it would just be a shame if we have this massive quintillion universe to explore but not have a friend along for the ride, even if temporary.

Set yourself up for the notion that as of right now during release something like that will be very hard to accomplish. Not being mean or anything btw just trying to inform you.

 

[Ensirius]

They probably don't want to visit the super radioactive planet full of vampire spider bats who like to lay their eggs in your intestines.

ButwhatifIdo.jpeg

 

[xxracerxx]

I didn't mean literally find them, more of a meet somewhere we can both get to. I'm looking forward to the game, it would just be a shame if we have this massive quintillion universe to explore but not have a friend along for the ride, even if temporary.

Yeah...dampen that expectation.

 

[Danlord]

I don't think I'd ever want to hunker down on one planet when there's so many to explore. But being able to build a base ship that you can walk around in, expand, etc. would be really cool.

Well my idea as a base isn't like in Fallout 4 Settlements. More just a small tiny building structure that can hold a few things, similar to what we've already seen where it houses the Korvax in this new trailer (32 seconds onwards). Like how we see the pod that Murray used to quicksave in IGN First #2 (and whatever else its purpose is, could be something like a fast travel transporter to other faction bases, but it's only conjecture), adds storage containers where we potentially saw a glimpse in this new trailer (36 seconds) to store resources you've found rather than keeping hold of everything.
There's whatever this is;

It is wishful thinking and complete conjecture from me I agree, I'm just so excited at the potential this game could have and I share similar passion with Murray in what he wants for this game and it so fitting to have something like this.

 

[TheGameshark]

Really like the different ship designs in this trailer. The tubular one is such a weird looking design.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Really like the different ship designs in this trailer. The tubular one is such a weird looking design.

And just think there are plenty more

 

[More_Badass]

And just think there are plenty more

Infinitely more

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Praise procedural generation!

 

[Sithlord77]

Can I play this in coop? Like meet at a certain planet and send a request to meet and mine stuff and fight together?

 

[travisbickle]

Weeeell, like I said in a post above some scientists are claiming that HG stole their formula to create their world, or at the very least used it without permission (the formula has been published si it's common knowledge, but its use is patented).

I would find the link, but I'm on mobile.

Since the sheer size of the universe is this game major claim to fame, the fact that they stole the math that makes it possible doesn't bode well for their creative vision going forward.

What do you actually think that formula does?

 

[xxracerxx]

Can I play this in coop? Like meet at a certain planet and send a request to meet and mine stuff and fight together?

No.

 

[PositronicMan]

I've never heard of console games being locked because of an early release, by the way (unless you count strange cases like Halo).

I don't think a couple of days early will make any difference. After all, reviewers will be playing the game.

So, if a planet does not have any sentinels, I can go around killing stuff and doing whatever without ANY consequences?

As I understand it, yes, but I think those planets will probably be barren. In every video that the sentinels appear, they appear on a planet with other life and outposts. Just my speculation at this point.

 

[The Lamonster]

I love all the UI cues they're taking from Destiny. Not being sarcastic, it looks great.

 

[Felipe Simao]

Can I play this in coop? Like meet at a certain planet and send a request to meet and mine stuff and fight together?

No.

 

[Cmagus]

Wasn't sure what platform I wanted this one but my PS+ just expired so I pre-ordered it on PC tonight I can't wait.

 

[Sithlord77]

No.

Man that's so disappointing. This game screams coop in the friends play minecraft together era

 

[crazygambit]

Innocent until proven guilty, you know.

You speak as if it's confirmed they used a patented formula without having the rights to do so.

To me is still sounds like patent trolling, so far.

Too bad I can't find the link right now. I'll look for it when I get home, but it had a quote from the developer freely admitting to using the formula. So it's pretty clear they didn't come up with it.

The discussion seems to be on whether or not you can patent the application of a formula.

 

[Fedele]

No.

I foresee the OT having the longest FAQ of all games, ever.

 

[More_Badass]

I foresee the OT having the longest FAQ of all games, ever.

Can I message my friends and play together?
No

But what about PvP?
No

Okay, but maybe...
No

Can I at least ask about...
No. If it's about multiplayer, answer's probably no.

 

[Fluffhead14]

i feel like this could be one of those games that i play for a month and never touch again

or


can't stop playing



and i can't decide if it's worth it or not to pick it up. i don't really have a ton of time for games during the week. maybe 5-10 hours tops.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Can I play this in coop? Like meet at a certain planet and send a request to meet and mine stuff and fight together?

Give it a year.

But no.

 

[Kard8p3]

Can I do black market shit? Smuggle and sell weapons and slaves like in Elite Dangerous?