[JGZinv]

I actually started this a couple weeks ago as part of our FringeSpace / Tachyon facebook group,
but we're looking for additional players to join into Black Prophecy, which is a F2P space combat MMO.
Based on some old posts, there used to be some people at HLP that played.

A trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Khe6bPHL4E

Basically it's got some of the mouse control scheme from Freelancer, but otherwise plays a bit like Xwing.
You can do PvE instead of PvP if you wish, they are their own things. There's some emphasis on team play
and clan play, with separate mission groups for each. Sticks, gamepad, and mouse are supported.

Essentially I've already spent the in game time and credits to found a clan and buy a sector so we can build a unique
space station. We just need people to fill it.  See some examples here - http://blackprophecy.gamigo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5211

There's also fairly robust character creation if you're into that. Couple one's I've made.
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Some other notes:

We're in the Genides faction. Our group is named The Fringe Alliance or TFA.

GSC voice server is operational. Tachyon, Freespace, or Black Prophecy players are welcome, or whomever
wants to stop by. You need GSC from http://www.getgsc.com/ You can add the server either by searching for
"fringespace" (it's the 8106 one), or by IP which is 8.6.74.202 Port 8106  It's got separate rooms and can hold
up to 200 players.

BP has a separate game offshoot that just started up where you can control capships.... in what looks to be
a EVE or RTS style system. That's called Nexus Conflict. Not sure if they're planning on merging BP which is mostly
fighter based, or not.

Part of the reason I'm into this is that it has some decent ideas in the game that I'd like to incorporate (with our own
flavor) as part of FringeSpace. It's good to see what does and doesn't work so you can do it one better. One of those things
I'm interested in is the clan interaction elements and how having your own sector/station affects players. So you could call it
an experiment of sorts.

Some of the FS staff has joined our group, so it's also a chance to hear what we're doing internally, besides waiting on me
to update on our home section here (of which I'm admittedly slow to do). It's also good to chat and get feedback on what you think.

[QuantumDelta]

More looking forward to Neocron Reloaded ;D

[JGZinv]

That would appear to be a FPS, not a space combat sim....  even if they are made by the same folks.

I'd also mention that BP has a variety of weapons. Flamethrowers, beams, various rockets, missiles, shotguns,
explosives, cannons, etc.  So it might be worth it to take a look just to explore ideas for new wep variants in FSO.

[QuantumDelta]

Neocron was one of the best, but perhaps singlemost niche games I ever played, KK put so much work into it, it really held up, basically, think multiplayer DXHR.

[Enzo03]

Aww man I hope this doesn't mean there's another MMO I have to play.

[Beskargam]

actually starting playing this after seeing the thread, and its pretty fun so far. The graphics are cool and the game play is fun, if a little buggy at times in regards to mission loading. So thanks for introducing me to a new game!

[JGZinv]

Well if you get up out of the prologue, we're looking for people to fill in our clan group list so we can
build that station. You'll be able to store things there as well so you won't have to fill up your inventory.

This site has a few very useful beginners articles.
http://blackrabbit2999.blogspot.com/2011/07/black-prophecy-beginners-guide.html

[Beskargam]

Ive finished the prologue. what do I need to do to join? I downloaded the GSC earlier but couldn't figure find the server specified

[z64555]

Put me on the waiting list. It looks like a good game to pick up, but I don't have the hardware at the moment. 

[Jeryko]

More looking forward to Neocron Reloaded ;D

Yes!  Hopefully they won't bugger it all up.

[JGZinv]

Z - Why not just run it on low?

Besk - Sorry I didn't see your post had updated the topic.

I need your in game name to send you an invite to the clan if you're on the Genides side.
or you can shoot me a mail from one of the star bases. I go by Zinv in game.

As to GSC -

Launch GSC, if you've already finished installing it you should get a IM-like window panel.
Login and go to the Voice tab.
At the bottom left, you will see a Add button - click that. Pick By Searching.
In the search field type fringespace (can be caps or not doesn't matter).
You want to pick the server with location 8.6.74.202:8106
Then hit Add selected to... My Voice Servers.

You can join the server from your voice tab from then on. Just double click it.

[z64555]

Doesn't fit the minimum req's. Even though I know there's a chance I can play it on my B110, I don't want to be a burden to everyone that happens to be on the same server as me.

[JGZinv]

It's client server, and I haven't seen lag being a major issue any where.

[z64555]

But then again you have a better rig than I do.

[Retsof]

Downloading.  Hopefully I'll be able to play after work tomorrow.

[Retsof]

I keep blackscreening when I try to start the embryo transporter mission.  Also, I can't seem to get to the BP forums.

[JGZinv]

As to the forums, they've been so-so since they got hacked a little while back. They may be trying
to rebuild them. They were up last week.

Is it CTD'ing when you go to warp? what other info can you supply?

[Retsof]

Well, task manager still shows it as running.  It gets through the cinematic, then goes black.  I'd think it was just loading, but nothing changes after a few minutes.  Perhaps I just need to let is sit and go get a coffee?

[JGZinv]

More likely, go into options, turn off the movies... something like that option tickbox.
Might also need to lower the video options to low, then raise it back up after the affected area is passed.

I had to do that for a warp in the prologue, any time I'd jump the game would crash.

Gamingo claims they found and fixed it, but random people still seem to smack into the issue.
Seems to me like it's just plain frozen but not crashed on your machine.