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Title: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Zantor on February 19, 2006, 11:48:11 pm
...So I'm making my "Hello I'm new here" kind of post here in the general section. I've actually known about FreeSpace since I was like 9 years old, but only recently have I really gotten into it. I do not own the full versions of any FreeSpace game; however, I do own an OEM version of the first FreeSpace, the campaign being that of the time when the Shivans are first discovered. I enjoy it and have beat the Terran Gauntlet once.

Moderators, I suggest you make a "Hi I'm new thread" for new people, but if newbs don't come that often, dont' bother. :D
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: phatosealpha on February 20, 2006, 03:06:20 am
Unfortunately, I'm not equipped with beams, or I'd blast you.  I'm sure someone will be along to fry your hull with the traditional HLP greeting soon enough.

Welcome to HLP, full of hard working coders, artists, developers, and people like me, who don't do anything really useful, but are allowed to hang around anyway.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Wanderer on February 20, 2006, 04:08:57 am
:welcome:


Pretty good download links of the Freespace2 can currently be found in this thread (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,38195.0.html), if you are interested playing the FS2, as it might be pretty hard to find it from stores or even from the internet. Also read Karajorma's FAQ (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/karajorma/FAQ/intro.html) before doing anything else.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Zantor on February 20, 2006, 02:51:38 pm
Thanks, guys. I'm not much of a coder or artist myself, but I am a die-hard fan and player.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: achtung on February 20, 2006, 03:33:22 pm
That's all you need to stay here, and of course alot of wit if you plan to get into any discussions. :p
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Flipside on February 20, 2006, 03:34:46 pm
And, for preference, a family-size bag of salt ;)
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: WeatherOp on February 20, 2006, 03:42:05 pm
*Warning* You have now passed into the area known as  HLP, warning traveling here is dangerous, so travel at your own risk and tread litely.Warning do not feed the animals,as they have mutated by the agent *Freespace2. They will bite, and infect you with this virus, in effect making you like them.

They may seam sweet by looks, but react very harshly to the words FS3, and those words are never to be spoken, unless your hapless body be shreaded in a moments notice.

You may carry a flamethrower, however it cannot have fuel. The creatures feed on the flames and can do harm to themselves and the area arond them.

Their nature is to eat, sleep and dream about the unknown word SCP,the meaning of this word is not yet known, but they are allways slowly working on it, while getting wrapped up more in it by every second.

Also of note, some have shown intelligence, however they are the most dangerous, as they are unstable.

We have observed three types of these creatures:

The first are the most common the are called the Forumites, as the majority they speak their minds about everything, complaining their likes and dis-likes to the Modders and Coders. Often the forumites and a group of the Modders called the Modelers get in arguements concerning the unknown phrase "canon" however all atemps to figure out what it means has failed.

The Second group is known as the Modders and they are split into two groups.

the first called the Moddelers. What they do is mostly unknown, but what they do is very important to the creatures. They also tend to get in arguements with the forumites and sometimes with the powerful Coders. They tend to do what they want, whether enbraced or shunned by the rest of the community.

The Second group of Modders is the Freders. As with the Moddelers their place and work is unknown. They are rarely observed, as they tend to lurk around. However one of the sports is bug hunting, what kind of bugs they hunt is not known.

The Third group of creatures is the powerful Coders, it has been said they can change reality as they see fit, and have the ability to turn whoever angers them into monkeys. They show the most intelligence, and the community follows their every footstep.

As you tread thru this land, watch your back and be safe, unless you be turned and join this ever growing force of creatures as they try to take over the gaming world.....
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Rictor on February 20, 2006, 03:43:29 pm
Can anyone link to the HOTU (or better yet, torrent) version of FS2 floating around. .

Welcome. If you've never played Freespace 2, you're in for a great ride.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Sandwich on February 20, 2006, 05:57:06 pm
WO, you forgot us rare Admin breeds. :p
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: an0n on February 20, 2006, 05:57:36 pm
Am I the only one who thought this was going to be a thread about his penis?
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: WeatherOp on February 20, 2006, 05:58:24 pm
WO, you forgot us rare Admin breeds. :p

They have not been discoved. :nervous:
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Sheepy on February 20, 2006, 06:02:31 pm
Am I the only one who thought this was going to be a thread about his penis?

... well i didnt want to say anything but as usual you come to my rescue
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Zantor on February 20, 2006, 07:14:02 pm
Can anyone link to the HOTU (or better yet, torrent) version of FS2 floating around. .

Welcome. If you've never played Freespace 2, you're in for a great ride.

I've played FS1 Darkness Rising (an OEM version) and so I am familiar with the gameplay. I have just one question. How different is the Myrmidon from the Apollo? Any significant difference in maneuverablility, speed, or payload? I'm just curious.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Descenter on February 20, 2006, 07:26:16 pm
One thing your also forgetting WeatherOp, is the Observers.  They don't say anything, but criticize (good or not) the work of of the other races, and use their stuff at random..  :p
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Goober5000 on February 20, 2006, 08:23:40 pm
I've played FS1 Darkness Rising (an OEM version) and so I am familiar with the gameplay. I have just one question. How different is the Myrmidon from the Apollo? Any significant difference in maneuverablility, speed, or payload? I'm just curious.

The Myrmidon has an odd feature that some say is a mistake and others say is an easter egg.  Think of an Apollo carrying a Harbinger. ;)
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: WeatherOp on February 20, 2006, 09:06:44 pm
One thing your also forgetting WeatherOp, is the Observers.  They don't say anything, but criticize (good or not) the work of of the other races, and use their stuff at random..  :p

I think the forumites count as lurkers, observes and normal people.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Thor on February 20, 2006, 11:46:33 pm
they're subbreads for sure.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Zantor on February 21, 2006, 12:02:35 am
The Myrmidon has an odd feature that some say is a mistake and others say is an easter egg.  Think of an Apollo carrying a Harbinger. ;)

That's pretty funny. I'll have to look once I get the game running.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Sandwich on February 21, 2006, 12:10:36 am
The Myrmidon is also superior due to its 3x2 bank of primaries.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Black Wolf on February 21, 2006, 11:52:03 am
That's all you need to stay here, and of course alot of wit if you plan to get into any discussions. :p

Not true. HLP discussions tend to be rife with witless people.

HLP needs a :idontwantyoutobeoffendedsoillputasmileyherebutreallyitstrue: smiley.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Sheepy on February 21, 2006, 11:54:24 am
Hello!!

oh wait that was an insult ... Ha, Who's witless now!? ;)
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Zantor on February 21, 2006, 04:17:25 pm
The Myrmidon is also superior due to its 3x2 bank of primaries.

Cool. By the way everyone, thanks for the greeting! I have downloaded Shivan SpS's torrent of FS2, and plan to get going on the game soon.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Zantor on February 26, 2006, 10:37:49 am
In case you all don't know, I am a Descenter. I have been playing the Descent series for 8 years, and Descent 3 for 2 years.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: CP5670 on February 26, 2006, 11:01:11 am
Check out the D2 multiplayer thread in that case. We could always use more people.

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The Myrmidon is also superior due to its 3x2 bank of primaries.

Not sure what you mean there. One bank has 4 mounts and the other one has 2.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Charismatic on February 26, 2006, 01:52:47 pm
Am I the only one who thought this was going to be a thread about his penis?

Yes.
Unfortunately, I'm not equipped with beams, or I'd blast you. I'm sure someone will be along to fry your hull with the traditional HLP greeting soon enough.

Welcome to HLP, full of hard working coders, artists, developers, and people like me, who don't do anything really useful, but are allowed to hang around anyway.
Maby you dont, but i have lots and lots of beams. Im the beamer. Muahhah.
:welcome: again, hehe.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Zantor on February 26, 2006, 05:29:01 pm
That's getting old.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Charismatic on February 26, 2006, 06:36:20 pm
...So I'm making my "Hello I'm new here" kind of post here in the general section.
:welcome:
AFAIK, beams are fair game in any 'Hello I'm new here" thread. As, you just made this your official one.. its fair game. Take it as a compliment then.
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Descenter on February 27, 2006, 05:01:58 pm
In case you all don't know, I am a Descenter. I have been playing the Descent series for 8 years, and Descent 3 for 2 years.

But I have been playing the descent series for more than 13 years
Title: Re: I don't know where else to put this....
Post by: Sandwich on February 28, 2006, 03:12:17 am
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The Myrmidon is also superior due to its 3x2 bank of primaries.

Not sure what you mean there. One bank has 4 mounts and the other one has 2.
So sue me. :p Besides, I always used to link my Subachs in the first mission, and 3x2 = 4+2 = 6.