Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

Steam Alien Swarm - Steam, Inbefore Inception Mod

views
     
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 17 2010, 03:14 AM, updated 16y ago

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara




>4 Player Co-op
hmm ok

>Alien swarm
sounds nice

>Some or maybe more weapons

Ok cool

>Its free on steam
Wait what?

QUOTE
Alien Swarm is a game and Source SDK release from a group of talented designers at Valve who were hired from the Mod community.

Available free of charge, the game thrusts players into an epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics. With your friends, form a squad of four distinct IAF Marine classes. Plan your attack using an unlockable arsenal of weapons with countless loadout configurations against a wide variety of aliens. Blaze your way through an overrun, off-world colony, eradicating the alien infestation in environments ranging from the icy planet's surface, to a subterranean lava-flooded mining facility.

Along with the game get the complete code base for Alien Swarm that features updates to the Source engine as well as the SDK. Alien Swarm adds 3rd person camera, depth of field, improved dynamic shadows and a wide variety of gameplay additions to the Source engine.

* Tactical, 4 player co-op action game with a top-down perspective
* Complete game code and mod tools
* Unlock persistent items by gaining levels
* Over 40 weapons and equipment with countless loadout configurations
* 4 unique classes and 8 unique characters
* Matchmaking, Steam Cloud, Steam Stats
* 64 achievements
* Tile-based map generation tool
* Powered by Source and Steam


http://store.steampowered.com/app/630/
Its here get it

Useful Stuffs

Options > Audio > Scroll down
Custom battle songs

Useful Commands
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


This post has been edited by bobohead1988: Aug 4 2010, 03:07 AM
sammm33
post Jul 17 2010, 03:25 AM

On my way
****
Junior Member
684 posts

Joined: Sep 2007


hows the gameplay felts ? did you try the game ?

this game remind me of a similar game, but i cant remember the name....
dazealot
post Jul 17 2010, 06:44 AM

New Member
*
Newbie
4 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: KL


Alien Swarm... I think this was a mod for Unreal Tournament 2004
talexeh
post Jul 17 2010, 07:02 AM

One man's meat is another man's poison.
*******
Senior Member
3,101 posts

Joined: Dec 2007



QUOTE(sammm33 @ Jul 17 2010, 03:25 AM)
this game remind me of a similar game, but i cant remember the name....
*
Alien Shooter? hmm.gif
kianweic
post Jul 17 2010, 08:02 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(sammm33 @ Jul 17 2010, 03:25 AM)
hows the gameplay felts ? did you try the game ?

this game remind me of a similar game, but i cant remember the name....
*
Could it be Shadowground series?
alex82
post Jul 17 2010, 09:21 AM

^_^
***
Junior Member
371 posts

Joined: Sep 2006
nvm it free

This post has been edited by alex82: Jul 17 2010, 09:29 AM
kianweic
post Jul 17 2010, 09:32 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Valve Announces New Free Game: Alien Swarm
QUOTE
Valve has announced a new, free game for PC gamers -- Alien Swarm -- which will be released on July 19 through Steam. Alien Swarm is described as a "game and Source SDK release from a group of talented designers at Valve who were hired from the Mod community."

The original Alien Swarm was an Unreal Tournament 2004 modification made by Black Cat Games. The same team was working on a Source version of their game, planned as a full retail release.

"Two years ago Valve hired the talented team behind the popular top down co-op mod Alien Swarm. Since then they have been busy working on the Left 4 Dead Series, and now Portal 2. However, we never forgot about Alien Swarm and the team has spent a lot of time bringing the game to Source in between their contributions to the other Valve projects."

    The game thrusts players into an epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics. With your friends, form a squad of four distinct IAF Marine classes. Plan your attack using an unlockable arsenal of weapons with countless loadout configurations against a wide variety of aliens. Blaze your way through an overrun, off-world colony, eradicating the alien infestation in environments ranging from the icy planet's surface, to a subterranean lava-flooded mining facility."

As a true Valve game, Alien Swarm will support the full suite of features on Steam including achievements, Steam Cloud, matchmaking, stats tracking, and VAC for anti-cheat protection. It has not been announced for the Mac yet, however.

"Along with the game get the complete code base for Alien Swarm that features updates to the Source engine as well as the SDK. Alien Swarm adds 3rd person camera, depth of field, improved dynamic shadows and a wide variety of gameplay additions to the Source engine."


Source: Shacknews

Free game, awesome.
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 17 2010, 10:10 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




lulz indie developers ain't gonna be happy about this.
dazealot
post Jul 17 2010, 10:21 AM

New Member
*
Newbie
4 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: KL


QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 17 2010, 10:10 AM)
lulz indie developers ain't gonna be happy about this.
*
Or maybe they will try harder. A healthy competition, or something like that.
Grif
post Jul 17 2010, 10:23 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
378 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuching, Sarawak


Sounds like Natural Selection. Except the aliens isn't players. lulz.
nagflar
post Jul 17 2010, 10:32 AM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,813 posts

Joined: Apr 2007
From: Lower Perak


look like Alien Breed Impact




This post has been edited by nagflar: Jul 17 2010, 10:39 AM
diehard1979
post Jul 17 2010, 10:54 AM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,194 posts

Joined: Jun 2005


QUOTE(Grif @ Jul 17 2010, 10:23 AM)
Sounds like Natural Selection. Except the aliens isn't players. lulz.
*
Is not same as Natural Selection. Natural Selection is same type like savage2, for this Alien Swarm, is not same.
Anyway, it is free game so we all can play together.
noobfc
post Jul 17 2010, 11:14 AM

Peanuts
*****
Senior Member
753 posts

Joined: Jan 2008



yea its free lulz XD

no harm trying it
Abyssio
post Jul 17 2010, 11:32 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
196 posts

Joined: Sep 2007


Free Source SDK? Really? does that mean everyone with Alien Swarm can access every Source mods out there? =O
gM | Mutsumi-san
post Jul 17 2010, 12:15 PM

PhD Falcon punch, Gunslingin, Sentry & Trollin Engineering
******
Senior Member
1,429 posts

Joined: Jan 2003



user posted image
are we gonna get troll by valve soon? xD
noobfc
post Jul 17 2010, 12:52 PM

Peanuts
*****
Senior Member
753 posts

Joined: Jan 2008



QUOTE(Abyssio @ Jul 17 2010, 11:32 AM)
Free Source SDK? Really? does  that mean everyone with Alien Swarm can access every Source mods out there? =O
*
i think source sdk is free if you own a source game
frags
post Jul 17 2010, 01:13 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 17 2010, 10:10 AM)
lulz indie developers ain't gonna be happy about this.
*
Naah, on the contrary. This is Valve promoting their engine. And since its free and code base available, expect indies to eat this up. Perhaps some indies will be converted into doing source stuff(remember Epic released UDK for free and they've been quite successful getting new talented devs).
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 17 2010, 01:19 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


Good news everyone.

I have checked the Valve Time page and Monday is not as bad as you think.

Monday - Monday-ish (Monday depending on your time zone)
Abyssio
post Jul 17 2010, 01:50 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
196 posts

Joined: Sep 2007


QUOTE(noobfc @ Jul 17 2010, 12:52 PM)
i think source sdk is free if you own a source game
*
I know Source SDK is free with any Source game. It's just great Valve is giving out Source SDK to everyone using Alien Swarm. So everyone is free to access all the Source mods out there.

But then again who doesnt have TF2/CSS/L4D etc...smile.gif It's cool Valve fund mod projects like this.
kianweic
post Jul 17 2010, 01:59 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Looks amazing from the video.

Source engine ages well.
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 17 2010, 02:03 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


QUOTE(Abyssio @ Jul 17 2010, 11:32 AM)
Free Source SDK? Really? does  that mean everyone with Alien Swarm can access every Source mods out there? =O
*
No it means they're gonna release their source codes so it can be modded
Bunkerer
post Jul 17 2010, 02:16 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
57 posts

Joined: Apr 2009
Can't believe it... I watch the same trailer a few times already but never notice the "Free On Steam" !! Must be distracted by "Pre-Purchase"... shocking.gif


Added on July 17, 2010, 2:26 pm
QUOTE(sammm33 @ Jul 17 2010, 03:25 AM)
hows the gameplay felts ? did you try the game ?

this game remind me of a similar game, but i cant remember the name....
*

Ahh... Found another game with 90% similar game play. Even the title font color and font size is similarly. rclxub.gif
Alien Breed (Developer Team 17): http://store.steampowered.com/app/22610/

This post has been edited by Bunkerer: Jul 17 2010, 02:26 PM
Abyssio
post Jul 17 2010, 02:58 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
196 posts

Joined: Sep 2007


QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 17 2010, 02:03 PM)
No it means they're gonna release their source codes so it can be modded
*
Yeap this is more likely. I was confuse by their choice of word.

QUOTE(Bunkerer @ Jul 17 2010, 02:16 PM)
Can't believe it... I watch the same trailer a few times already but never notice the "Free On Steam" !! Must be distracted by "Pre-Purchase"...  shocking.gif


Added on July 17, 2010, 2:26 pm Ahh... Found another game with 90% similar game play. Even the title font color and font size is similarly.  rclxub.gif
Alien Breed (Developer Team 17): http://store.steampowered.com/app/22610/
*
Some UDK vs SDK showdown lol.
-Torrz
post Jul 17 2010, 05:22 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


I have a feeling they will charge......for dlcs
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 17 2010, 05:50 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 17 2010, 05:22 PM)
I have a feeling they will charge......for dlcs
*
Oh ye little of faith

Originally this was a 2009 mod for UT2k4

Valve was impress by it and decided to hire them ( Black Cat Studio ). They worked in Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2 and Portal 2 and while inbetween projects they've recreated this little gem with Source Engine. Also Xen Monsters from HL1

This post has been edited by bobohead1988: Jul 17 2010, 05:50 PM
Cheesenium
post Jul 17 2010, 08:50 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
Looking forward to this. biggrin.gif
Aggroboy
post Jul 18 2010, 01:54 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
637 posts

Joined: Jan 2006
From: Petaling Jaya


The original unreal mod was really good! Will definitely download this.

Thanks for the information bobohead biggrin.gif
Grif
post Jul 18 2010, 03:08 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
378 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuching, Sarawak


Gonna download this once my exams are over.
ericpires
post Jul 18 2010, 05:10 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Wow.. just read about this in kotaku. Seen 2 trailers and its pretty awesome plus its... FREE??? OMG... smile.gif
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 18 2010, 07:21 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


Tomorrows the night
nabelon
post Jul 18 2010, 07:36 PM

Walk of Life
******
Senior Member
1,714 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Taman Pekaka, Sg. Dua, Gelugor, Penang



Awesomeee !
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 18 2010, 08:25 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 18 2010, 07:21 PM)
Tomorrows the night
*
More like Tuesday 4am.
-Torrz
post Jul 18 2010, 08:57 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


QUOTE(Grif @ Jul 18 2010, 03:08 PM)
Gonna download this once my exams are over.
*
you always say that but i still see you playing your games biggrin.gif
Cheesenium
post Jul 18 2010, 09:16 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 18 2010, 08:57 PM)
you always say that but i still see you playing your games biggrin.gif
*
Means he is not really studying. biggrin.gif
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 18 2010, 09:40 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 18 2010, 08:25 PM)
More like Tuesday 4am.
*
howdoicount
fariz
post Jul 18 2010, 09:42 PM

Tan Sri F
Group Icon
VIP
16,825 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Siberia
QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 18 2010, 09:40 PM)
howdoicount
*
Available: 20 July 2010
This game will unlock in approximately 1 day and 6 hours
kirashin
post Jul 19 2010, 12:14 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
YAY FREE GAMES!! nice..i like alien boo boo game..
Grif
post Jul 19 2010, 02:28 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
378 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuching, Sarawak


QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 18 2010, 08:57 PM)
you always say that but i still see you playing your games biggrin.gif
*
I plan to study. Soon. Soonish. tongue.gif
ericpires
post Jul 19 2010, 08:44 AM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


19 hours to go...huhu
kianweic
post Jul 19 2010, 09:21 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


I wonder how big would the download be?

2-3gb or more than 4gb.
noobfc
post Jul 19 2010, 09:23 AM

Peanuts
*****
Senior Member
753 posts

Joined: Jan 2008



around 2 gb i think
Edison83
post Jul 19 2010, 09:27 AM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




1st impression of this game is

POWER RANGER! XD
H@H@
post Jul 19 2010, 10:15 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



Good to hear this game is no longer DOA. Black Cat's site for the game has sort of gone dark for more than a year and I feared it might have become vaporware. That would've been sad because I really enjoyed the original Alien Swarm for UT2004.

I don't really like the fact that the camera is more isometric than top down like before but since its going to be free, I can't really complain much.

Hehe, time to fire up the smartgun biggrin.gif
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 19 2010, 10:33 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(Edison83 @ Jul 19 2010, 09:27 AM)
1st impression of this game is

POWER RANGER! XD
*

lulz yeah the characters wear bright and colorful uniforms lulz.

Bunkerer
post Jul 19 2010, 11:39 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
57 posts

Joined: Apr 2009
QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 19 2010, 10:15 AM)
Good to hear this game is no longer DOA. Black Cat's site for the game has sort of gone dark for more than a year and I feared it might have become vaporware. That would've been sad because I really enjoyed the original Alien Swarm for UT2004.

I don't really like the fact that the camera is more isometric than top down like before but since its going to be free, I can't really complain much.

Hehe, time to fire up the smartgun biggrin.gif
*

Hey, while waiting for the game to release, how about some brief info about the original game? What is the class and weapons available for rookie like us? hmm.gif
Katsuke
post Jul 19 2010, 12:14 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


Graphics looks nice despite being free. I'm up for it. tongue.gif
aMer
post Jul 19 2010, 12:47 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
301 posts

Joined: Jan 2006


The video demo looks very fantastic but I'm not sold after I saw this

QUOTE
* Tactical, 4 player co-op action game with a top-down perspective


shocking.gif

Not my type of game I guess
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 19 2010, 01:08 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(aMer @ Jul 19 2010, 12:47 PM)
The video demo looks very fantastic but I'm not sold after I saw this
shocking.gif

Not my type of game I guess
*
Its free.
And there's 3rd person mode too, check the description.
Edison83
post Jul 19 2010, 01:10 PM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




free gameplay also mao complain?? lulz
Aggroboy
post Jul 19 2010, 01:12 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
637 posts

Joined: Jan 2006
From: Petaling Jaya


He said not his type of game ma, free also no use biggrin.gif

Question: Is there any links on the updated class descriptions?
H@H@
post Jul 19 2010, 02:15 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Bunkerer @ Jul 19 2010, 11:39 AM)
Hey, while waiting for the game to release, how about some brief info about the original game? What is the class and weapons available for rookie like us?  hmm.gif
*
I can't remember specifics, but there were about 4-5 classes available. Each with their own customized loadout.
Soldier
- Assault Rifles or Shotguns, flamethrowers

Medic
- Had medkits
- Could get akimbo pistols later
- Could get upgraded medkits that can cure infestations (If infected, a marine will die after a short period. No other cure)

Gunner/Support (Dunno the name)
- Could equip the smartgun, that could autotarget enemies in the direction of where the marine was looking. Basically, made for a perfect pointman or rear guard
- Could deploy ammo boxes to resupply team

Engineer
- Could solder/unsolder doors to open up rooms or trap aliens in
- Deploy turrets to defend an area

Others
- Flashlight provides a small auto aim within the light area. Great for assault rifle users


Its a generally VERY unforgiving game since a close range shot from a shotgun pretty much gibs a marine and aliens can carve you up really REALLY fast (No respawns and you have persistent marine deaths between missions ala X-Com). Think Aliens meets Left 4 Dead. Very VERY fun.

This post has been edited by H@H@: Jul 19 2010, 03:18 PM
Tamsin
post Jul 19 2010, 03:16 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
553 posts

Joined: Apr 2010


12 More hours!!Can't wait to play this game rclxms.gif
snowboy1988
post Jul 19 2010, 03:36 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
10 posts

Joined: Sep 2008
It's same company with the game "Alien shooter"?
H@H@
post Jul 19 2010, 03:41 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(snowboy1988 @ Jul 19 2010, 03:36 PM)
It's same company with the game "Alien shooter"?
*
Nope. No relation whatsoever.
Bunkerer
post Jul 19 2010, 06:18 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
57 posts

Joined: Apr 2009
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
The more unforgiving it is, the better... thumbup.gif But it is also a heaven for griefing as well... Hopefully they have some built in mechanism to prevent griefer.
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 19 2010, 06:24 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


Tomorrows the nightmorning
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 19 2010, 07:32 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


1) Add nonsteam game/application on Steam.
2) Rename game/app to 'Alien Swarm'.
3) Launch game/app.
4) Friends see notification.
5) Troll.

This trick never fails whenever a new Valve game comes out.

You also can coop with a friend to do this. Example:
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


TSbobohead1988
post Jul 19 2010, 07:52 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


Delicious gullible victims
Edison83
post Jul 19 2010, 10:05 PM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




hahaha, faris pink ranger!
XD
Mr.Beanster
post Jul 19 2010, 10:19 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,267 posts

Joined: Oct 2009



your friend got troll hard haha!
helldagger
post Jul 19 2010, 11:21 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
148 posts

Joined: Aug 2009


hahaha 4 hours more woot woot
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 20 2010, 01:10 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




fuuuuu 2 more hours.

its 1am already.
why only 3am can start download arghhh zzz tidor time.
Katsuke
post Jul 20 2010, 02:41 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


I think the time got extended. XD
Its 2:40 AM but see 3 hours now instead of 1 hour.. XD
Not willing to stay up till 6 AM so..Tido luuu~ XP
Sheep319
post Jul 20 2010, 02:41 AM

how do i post
*******
Senior Member
6,364 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Soviet Sarawak



the whole mareshia got trolled today roflolol.
helldagger
post Jul 20 2010, 02:53 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
148 posts

Joined: Aug 2009


bodoh!!!haiz....
radkliler
post Jul 20 2010, 03:04 AM

WUBWUBWUB
*****
Senior Member
985 posts

Joined: Oct 2006
From: Limbo


LOLOLOLOL TROLLED

2 MORE HOURS TO GO
kazexx
post Jul 20 2010, 03:07 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
168 posts

Joined: Sep 2008
From: MYHC


crapp... i waited for 3 hourss.now 2 more?
radkliler
post Jul 20 2010, 04:21 AM

WUBWUBWUB
*****
Senior Member
985 posts

Joined: Oct 2006
From: Limbo


Alright chucklenuts.

Its live


Added on July 20, 2010, 4:32 amUpdate : Don't bother downloading now. Steam servers are overloaded

This post has been edited by radkliler: Jul 20 2010, 04:32 AM
helldagger
post Jul 20 2010, 04:47 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
148 posts

Joined: Aug 2009


haha im downloading it now..of cz its slow...but there is still progress
fariz
post Jul 20 2010, 04:49 AM

Tan Sri F
Group Icon
VIP
16,825 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Siberia
full speed right now..
donchaka
post Jul 20 2010, 04:53 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
102 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
From: Overbrook Hospital
Error: Steam is too busy to handle your request now

tried to install alien swarm but this is what i got, lols...
will try again later.. time to sleep
radkliler
post Jul 20 2010, 05:00 AM

WUBWUBWUB
*****
Senior Member
985 posts

Joined: Oct 2006
From: Limbo


user posted image

Speed is so lol here.

From 1.x MB to 500 bytes
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 07:40 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Downloading Alien Swarm right now.
s7ran9er
post Jul 20 2010, 07:46 AM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
Steam servers are currently too busy to handle your request! doh.gif
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 07:47 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Mine is downloading right now at 170kbps.

Quite fast.
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 20 2010, 07:50 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




currently using mah jiran's 4MBs line to download.

speed 50 - 60 KB / sec

hmmm should i leave the PC on?
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 07:55 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


I probably switch off my PC and only resume downloading tonight.
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 08:23 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


DLin at 130kb/s

If server busy restart seteam
Currently dling through SG

ps: LoL at those who got trolled

This post has been edited by bobohead1988: Jul 20 2010, 08:23 AM
s7ran9er
post Jul 20 2010, 08:57 AM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
QUOTE(radkliler @ Jul 20 2010, 05:00 AM)
Speed is so lol here.

From 1.x MB to 500 bytes
*
yeah, I'ma LOL at your screenshot right now. You're too revealing right there, yes your account.
JinXXX
post Jul 20 2010, 09:42 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
2,516 posts

Joined: Feb 2007
From: Uarla Umpur



downloading at 80KB/s tongue.gif yeahhhh


ericpires
post Jul 20 2010, 09:56 AM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Ehh.. hows the game? can't DL it yet coz in the office tongue.gif
fookiat
post Jul 20 2010, 10:14 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
234 posts

Joined: Jul 2007


I tried to download it this morning..

dowloading at 150...woohoo.. think by now should be finish downloading..

but I am in the office.. sweat.gif
QuickFire
post Jul 20 2010, 10:19 AM

The more you sin the more you win
*******
Senior Member
2,867 posts

Joined: Jan 2003


Downloading at 150KBps. Anyway, as always I dont think the download size is actually 2000MB. It's much smaller than that.
faiz2036
post Jul 20 2010, 10:27 AM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,384 posts

Joined: Mar 2010
From: Ampang,Selangor


downloading.. brows.gif
crisboy
post Jul 20 2010, 11:36 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
74 posts

Joined: Sep 2004


finished playing nice... very nice
ericpires
post Jul 20 2010, 11:41 AM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


QUOTE(crisboy @ Jul 20 2010, 11:36 AM)
finished playing nice... very nice
*
what do u mean by finish playing? very short only???
SUSgogo2
post Jul 20 2010, 11:43 AM

gogo2
********
All Stars
18,672 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Penang


remind me of Ghostbuster game...
crisboy
post Jul 20 2010, 11:47 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
74 posts

Joined: Sep 2004


yup the map is like... 1 hours game play for first timers... and half an hours for people who knows where to go and know how to play.. im lvl 16 btw.. lol

Waiting for new maps to come... they have def.. have achivements have boss maybe... duno.. so currently waiting for the new maps..

This post has been edited by crisboy: Jul 20 2010, 11:48 AM
gM | Mutsumi-san
post Jul 20 2010, 11:50 AM

PhD Falcon punch, Gunslingin, Sentry & Trollin Engineering
******
Senior Member
1,429 posts

Joined: Jan 2003



steam servers are too busy
FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
crisboy
post Jul 20 2010, 11:51 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
74 posts

Joined: Sep 2004


nop ar i can go in...
ChcGamer
post Jul 20 2010, 11:55 AM

Ngau
******
Senior Member
1,534 posts

Joined: May 2005


In office cannot try sad.gif
alex82
post Jul 20 2010, 11:57 AM

^_^
***
Junior Member
371 posts

Joined: Sep 2006
omg the game crash on me, have to start all over sad.gif
aarondotcom
post Jul 20 2010, 12:28 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
389 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
From: KL, Cheras
hi guys. add me. my steam account name: aarondotcom

see u all tonite happy.gif
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 12:36 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


Dear steam

f*** you
exentric_nova
post Jul 20 2010, 12:39 PM

I Am Serious
******
Senior Member
1,702 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Semenyih


Downloading at 200+ KB/s. Will be done in half an hour biggrin.gif
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 01:04 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 20 2010, 12:36 PM)
Dear steam

f*** you
*
You forgot the "Best Regards" at the end smile.gif

Downloaded but have not tried yet, you can play alone or must be online coop?
Like if you play alone, others are play by bots? Or just on your own?
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 20 2010, 01:13 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(Gormaz @ Jul 20 2010, 01:04 PM)
You forgot the "Best Regards" at the end smile.gif

Downloaded but have not tried yet, you can play alone or must be online coop?
Like if you play alone, others are play by bots? Or just on your own?
*
Bots are only available on Offline Practice.
For online play, you need human players, and you cannot start an online game alone. You need at least 2 players to start, and one of them has to be Tech Specialist.
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 01:26 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 20 2010, 01:13 PM)
Bots are only available on Offline Practice.
For online play, you need human players, and you cannot start an online game alone. You need at least 2 players to start, and one of them has to be Tech Specialist.
*
Zzzz ok, nevermind

Will give it a try just to see I guess
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 20 2010, 01:33 PM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




lulz Gormaz do you have any online gaming buddies over there in mainland china? sweat.gif
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 01:33 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


So now I understand

Using l4d/2 engine and mod it into a game
Add aliens
Add alot of weapon selection
Add co-op

= Genius
Aeon_Clock
post Jul 20 2010, 01:49 PM

Caped Crusader
*******
Senior Member
4,261 posts

Joined: Oct 2007


its good enough for me smile.gif
QuickFire
post Jul 20 2010, 01:49 PM

The more you sin the more you win
*******
Senior Member
2,867 posts

Joined: Jan 2003


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 20 2010, 01:13 PM)
For online play, you need human players, and you cannot start an online game alone. You need at least 2 players to start, and one of them has to be Tech Specialist.
*
That sucks. Just let a bot take over when a human player leaves.
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 02:07 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 20 2010, 01:33 PM)
lulz Gormaz do you have any online gaming buddies over there in mainland china? sweat.gif
*
Not really and lag with Malaysia or rest is a bit high to make it enjoyable for both sides.

I usually multi tasks a lot when in front of my computer so I can have a game running, pause it, go read some stuff, do a bit of work (I work from home), go back to game etc.
Playing Wow for 3 years also make me now enjoy to play solo and be able to pause/stop whenever I want.


See how, I will try it out since it's free and it seems interesting smile.gif

crisboy
post Jul 20 2010, 02:15 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
74 posts

Joined: Sep 2004


huh? this game is totally nice... why only try..? play it and you will know.. at first i also think that its not so nice... after playing... its like wow...not bad
ik3da
post Jul 20 2010, 03:10 PM

Poisoned, broken, and definitely poorer.
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Where kiasu/kiasi lives



Can all player build the mini tower? Or just specific character? Asking here cause my office blocks almost every sites related to gaming - can't really search for the information.
prinny101
post Jul 20 2010, 03:32 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
101 posts

Joined: Dec 2007
From: Zoo Negara
hmm, reminds me of alien breed, cept its source, or was it the other way around.

awesome game nonetheless
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 03:50 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


I actually gave it a try now online, no lag, no idea with which countries I was playing with (I saw some guys from Japan I think).
Seems the netcode is good.

The game is quite fun and requires some good teamplay (which in public game is hard to find...)

Can imagine to be very fun if played with good people!
prinny101
post Jul 20 2010, 03:53 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
101 posts

Joined: Dec 2007
From: Zoo Negara
how weird that the game keeps crashing on me when playing offline practice.


btw, are there any malaysian steam group for this game??
exentric_nova
post Jul 20 2010, 03:59 PM

I Am Serious
******
Senior Member
1,702 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Semenyih


QUOTE(Gormaz @ Jul 20 2010, 03:50 PM)
I actually gave it a try now online, no lag, no idea with which countries I was playing with (I saw some guys from Japan I think).
Seems the netcode is good.

The game is quite fun and requires some good teamplay (which in public game is hard to find...)

Can imagine to be very fun if played with good people!
*
just played it too. no lag really. all smooth sail. had a hard time on the mission to destroy the swarm though. everyone including myself was very clueless on how to handle those infections laugh.gif

sad I had some business to attend to now. really want to finish the last 2 maps.
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 04:01 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(prinny101 @ Jul 20 2010, 03:53 PM)
how weird that the game keeps crashing on me when playing offline practice.
btw, are there any malaysian steam group for this game??
*
Be patient, the game was just released this morning.
H@H@
post Jul 20 2010, 04:06 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



Hehe, just fired it up to see the game for a bit... Very nifty... and there appears to be a ton more weapons than before.

Also, nice to see that they brought the old squad back.

I <3 Faith.

This post has been edited by H@H@: Jul 20 2010, 04:15 PM
s7ran9er
post Jul 20 2010, 04:16 PM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
lots of level 2x can't play with noobs already xD
Tamsin
post Jul 20 2010, 04:19 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
553 posts

Joined: Apr 2010


wth..keep having disconnections..can't even test the online gameplay yet
ericpires
post Jul 20 2010, 04:26 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


This game can play on notebook r? need high specs or not?
frags
post Jul 20 2010, 04:39 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


Oh shit. This game has friendly fire.
H@H@
post Jul 20 2010, 04:48 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(frags @ Jul 20 2010, 04:39 PM)
Oh shit. This game has friendly fire.
*
Yeap, in the original, many a marine was gibbed as the frontman (usually with shotty) panics, turns around and blows the techie/medic away.

Good times.

Despite the rather hefty friendly fire penalties, its a lot easier to play as a team compared to L4D, since you can clearly define roles and fire zones.
s7ran9er
post Jul 20 2010, 05:12 PM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
if you see a level 1 Tech, leave the game. Seriously.
else, you be the tech.

This post has been edited by s7ran9er: Jul 20 2010, 05:13 PM
intothefantasy
post Jul 20 2010, 05:13 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,561 posts

Joined: Feb 2006
From: Penang island
i cant even login my steam acc to download
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 05:30 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(s7ran9er @ Jul 20 2010, 05:12 PM)
if you see a level 1 Tech, leave the game. Seriously.
else, you be the tech.
*
Meh, I was the tech just now, level 2.
I did alright, it's not that hard to understand really.

When need to hack the doors, the mini game surprised me since I only played 2-3 times on offline before and not as the tech, so didnt know there was that.
But hey, I have been playing the "move the pipes so the water flow" stuff on Atari about 15 or 20 years ago and then on quite a fews games inbetween, not like they invented that stuff tongue.gif

I kinda enjoy tech or medic overall.

Public games are nice and all, but you do have the whole thing of people only want to play shooties, run first without giving you time to weld doors, put down ammo boxes and co.

Like I join one game just now, I see one officer, one heavy.... ok, I will play tech (not like can start without a tech...)

See 4th coming in.... he also takes heavy.... /facepalm

Medic really make a huge difference in the game survival, at least from the few games I saw so far.

This post has been edited by Gormaz: Jul 20 2010, 05:32 PM
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 20 2010, 05:42 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


Looks like a great game. Downloading right now. Hopefully can join some of you playing it if you don't mind co-oping with a newbie laugh.gif
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 05:43 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(Crazy.SoT.Gila @ Jul 20 2010, 05:42 PM)
Looks like a great game. Downloading right now. Hopefully can join some of you playing it if you don't mind co-oping with a newbie laugh.gif
*
Game is just out, we are more or less all totally newbie anyway smile.gif

I have seen quite a few level 15-20 though already
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 20 2010, 05:49 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


QUOTE(Gormaz @ Jul 20 2010, 05:43 PM)
Game is just out, we are more or less all totally newbie anyway  smile.gif

I have seen quite a few level 15-20 though already
*
Yup, I guess so. But it seems like a lot people here already know the gist of it laugh.gif
Katsuke
post Jul 20 2010, 05:53 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


So far max level is 27. Its really easy to level up.
Friend played only 4 hours and is maxed already. :l

EXP is faster on Harder difficulties anyway.

This post has been edited by Katsuke: Jul 20 2010, 05:53 PM
frags
post Jul 20 2010, 06:08 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


I lol'ed reading the official forums.


Quoted by some average forumer at the Steam Powered forum.

QUOTE
On the contrary; suggesting paid-DLC is a form of thanks for a free game of this caliber. If we paid nothing for the game, a payment option only seems appropriate


http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/show...d.php?t=1369605
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 06:22 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


Worlds most useless unlock

Lvl 18
Flashlight
Cheesenium
post Jul 20 2010, 06:27 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(frags @ Jul 20 2010, 06:08 PM)
I lol'ed reading the official forums.
Quoted by some average forumer at the Steam Powered forum.
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/show...d.php?t=1369605
*
I'll be more than happy to buy more Valve games,than paid DLC.

Or a donate button.
Katsuke
post Jul 20 2010, 06:52 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


Agreed. I'm pretty sure the level cap would be increased and new campaigns would be added..But I sure won't look forward to paying for just more.
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 20 2010, 06:56 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


Does anyone else had this problem:

QUOTE
TF2 autovalidating on Alien Swarm launch.


Its annoying sad.gif

Aggroboy
post Jul 20 2010, 07:19 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
637 posts

Joined: Jan 2006
From: Petaling Jaya


QUOTE(s7ran9er @ Jul 20 2010, 05:12 PM)
if you see a level 1 Tech, leave the game. Seriously.
else, you be the tech.
*
kasi chance la I have to start somewhere sad.gif
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 07:22 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Best part is that I am still at work and have not download most of Alien Swarm yet.

Fantastic.
gM | Mutsumi-san
post Jul 20 2010, 07:29 PM

PhD Falcon punch, Gunslingin, Sentry & Trollin Engineering
******
Senior Member
1,429 posts

Joined: Jan 2003



QUOTE(kianweic @ Jul 20 2010, 07:22 PM)
Best part is that I am still at work and have not download most of Alien Swarm yet.

Fantastic.
*
good job soldier rclxms.gif
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 07:29 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(gM | Mutsumi-san @ Jul 20 2010, 07:29 PM)
good job soldier rclxms.gif
*
You'll have your chance once you join the work force.
H@H@
post Jul 20 2010, 08:06 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



Just finished a PUG campaign just now and...

hmmm

Its not really very much like the Alien Swarm I remember... I mean, sure its very much a remake since almost all the missions are the same as the original (Yes, it even had that lame slowmo on the giant lift)... But its also a very much forgiving game.
The swarm aren't as deadly (Previously if you were infested, you were pretty much dead unless you had a REALLY high level medic, coz he was the only one that could cure it).
Friendly fire is too forgiving.
The swarm in general is too slow (Making the autogun's autoaim helpful but not a necessity like before).
Your marines are ridiculously hardy and I'm quite saddened that the persistent HP across missions didn't get carried over (Basically if your marines got injured in a mission, they'd be a bit crappy for the next until they recover).
Its quite bright (Yes, this is very petty, but considering how the flashlight was an equippable item, you'll understand why I felt it lost something by not having it)

Overall it feels very much like an overhead version of L4D2 with aliens... That's not a bad thing... Just that I was hoping it would've been harder as it kinda loses that "Aliens" feel when it no longer does.

Now I finished the game on Normal and it did get pretty dicey a few times, but on the original, I couldn't even finish on Easy.

I'll still be playing it (Lots of items to use which is great) but I'm still sad that this "remake" (I wouldn't be so mad if it was a straight sequel) isn't as faithful as I remember.

Now, here's to hoping they port the much harder Alien Swarm expansion (Whose name I can't remember at all now) and include a hardcore mode or something.
ericpires
post Jul 20 2010, 08:15 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Wah lau eh 2gb download... now only 5mb huhu
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 08:16 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 20 2010, 08:06 PM)
Just finished a PUG campaign just now and...

hmmm

Its not really very much like the Alien Swarm I remember... I mean, sure its very much a remake since almost all the missions are the same as the original (Yes, it even had that lame slowmo on the giant lift)... But its also a very much forgiving game.
The swarm aren't as deadly (Previously if you were infested, you were pretty much dead unless you had a REALLY high level medic, coz he was the only one that could cure it).
Friendly fire is too forgiving.
The swarm in general is too slow (Making the autogun's autoaim helpful but not a necessity like before).
Your marines are ridiculously hardy and I'm quite saddened that the persistent HP across missions didn't get carried over (Basically if your marines got injured in a mission, they'd be a bit crappy for the next until they recover).
Its quite bright (Yes, this is very petty, but considering how the flashlight was an equippable item, you'll understand why I felt it lost something by not having it)

Overall it feels very much like an overhead version of L4D2 with aliens... That's not a bad thing... Just that I was hoping it would've been harder as it kinda loses that "Aliens" feel when it no longer does.

Now I finished the game on Normal and it did get pretty dicey a few times, but on the original, I couldn't even finish on Easy.

I'll still be playing it (Lots of items to use which is great) but I'm still sad that this "remake" (I wouldn't be so mad if it was a straight sequel) isn't as faithful as I remember.

Now, here's to hoping they port the much harder Alien Swarm expansion (Whose name I can't remember at all now) and include a hardcore mode or something.
*
Welcome to the casual market where casual equals to fun
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 08:27 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 20 2010, 08:06 PM)
Just finished a PUG campaign just now and...

hmmm

Its not really very much like the Alien Swarm I remember... I mean, sure its very much a remake since almost all the missions are the same as the original (Yes, it even had that lame slowmo on the giant lift)... But its also a very much forgiving game.
The swarm aren't as deadly (Previously if you were infested, you were pretty much dead unless you had a REALLY high level medic, coz he was the only one that could cure it).
Friendly fire is too forgiving.
The swarm in general is too slow (Making the autogun's autoaim helpful but not a necessity like before).
Your marines are ridiculously hardy and I'm quite saddened that the persistent HP across missions didn't get carried over (Basically if your marines got injured in a mission, they'd be a bit crappy for the next until they recover).
Its quite bright (Yes, this is very petty, but considering how the flashlight was an equippable item, you'll understand why I felt it lost something by not having it)

Overall it feels very much like an overhead version of L4D2 with aliens... That's not a bad thing... Just that I was hoping it would've been harder as it kinda loses that "Aliens" feel when it no longer does.

Now I finished the game on Normal and it did get pretty dicey a few times, but on the original, I couldn't even finish on Easy.

I'll still be playing it (Lots of items to use which is great) but I'm still sad that this "remake" (I wouldn't be so mad if it was a straight sequel) isn't as faithful as I remember.

Now, here's to hoping they port the much harder Alien Swarm expansion (Whose name I can't remember at all now) and include a hardcore mode or something.
*
I have not played the original so I cannot really compare (personally it reminded me a little of Space Hulk which gave me a warm fuzzy feeling).

But yar, the difficulty on normal isnt that bad, the parasites are still quite annoying.
Most of the times people die if the medic is new or really bad.
They go running in front of everyone, or opposite lags totally behind

I did end up in some Hard games which were quite a bit tougher (but it was when I was lile level 2-3 so it was part noobiness, part difficulty I guess).
I would say give a try to harder campaign and maybe wait for some mods, since the SDK is out means we could expect some mods right?
Maybe some people will make a "Alien Swarm reloaded" kind of mods that will bring back more of the original feel for you smile.gif
s7ran9er
post Jul 20 2010, 08:38 PM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
QUOTE(Aggroboy @ Jul 20 2010, 07:19 PM)
kasi chance la I have to start somewhere sad.gif
*
ala bro, sure give chance one marh for the first round. sweat.gif
I had a nightmare, a level 1 tech guy, I told him to hack the panel and he thought I was talk to other people, he wouldn't response instead he pulled out his sentry off and start deploying it, I told him to hack the damn panel but he wouldn't answer. So the team mates told him to press it too, but he tried once and left and stick back to his sentry. doh.gif
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 20 2010, 08:53 PM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




hohoho H@H@ complain the game too easy. tongue.gif

but as mentioned by mr. bobo, nowadays people enjoy easy games .biggrin.gif
HALLER!
post Jul 20 2010, 09:07 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: behind that pole


lvl 5 medic lfg
mls_gamer
post Jul 20 2010, 09:10 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,589 posts

Joined: May 2008


start download 0%
norman05051984
post Jul 20 2010, 09:13 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
443 posts

Joined: Jun 2010


sorry to bother. why my steam cannot update? it says

steam server is currently unavailable.Please try again later

**I want to play Alien Swarm sad.gif
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 09:38 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


QUOTE(HALLER! @ Jul 20 2010, 09:07 PM)
lvl 5 medic lfg
*
Just now dont wanna be medic. Mr.bobo has to be medic
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 09:42 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Argh, download super slow for Alien Swarm on Steam for me.

Also downloading other updates namely for Counterstrike Source and Team Fortress 2.
H@H@
post Jul 20 2010, 09:55 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 20 2010, 08:53 PM)
hohoho H@H@ complain the game too easy. tongue.gif

but as mentioned by mr. bobo, nowadays people enjoy easy games .biggrin.gif
*
Its not really that its easy... Its just that its no longer scary.

Like how L4D isn't scary.


Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 20 2010, 10:00 PM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




eh, left 4 dead was scary for me oh.

well, first experience lor.

after play it more often, no more scary liao.

FEAR, scared me so much, made me uninstalled it, deleted the files off my hard disk for good. that was many years ago.

dead space still scares me, belum habis that game, bought it from steam during sales.


Added on July 20, 2010, 10:01 pmon topic, 300mb / 2gb

deng seems like long way to go.

This post has been edited by Deimos Tel`Arin: Jul 20 2010, 10:01 PM
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 10:02 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Mine 600mb / 2gb.

Long way to go too.
cyclone9
post Jul 20 2010, 10:02 PM

War Kills Love , Love Save War
*******
Senior Member
2,949 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Cheras , Bandar Sungai Long
cant even login to steam
Orijin
post Jul 20 2010, 10:27 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
100 posts

Joined: Mar 2005
have a question here, does the dedicated server need to dl it to play on9 ?
Katsuke
post Jul 20 2010, 10:32 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


QUOTE(Orijin @ Jul 20 2010, 10:27 PM)
have a question here, does the dedicated server need to dl it to play on9 ?
*
Nope. Dedicated is only if you wish to host a server that's not local.
sai86
post Jul 20 2010, 10:38 PM

StilL LearninG
*******
Senior Member
4,934 posts

Joined: Sep 2008
From: Setapak


The game was fun when playing wit others, i find it quite challenging (mayb im too noob XD)....hope they will have DLC for free, its quite fun playing such relaxing game with others.
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 10:42 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


Some funny bug

Whenever I host people can't seem to see it.
Open up my console and saw ip address 127.0.0.1

wtf

Pretty sure sv_lan is 0 and I didn't click or see any host locally button
What gives
sai86
post Jul 20 2010, 10:44 PM

StilL LearninG
*******
Senior Member
4,934 posts

Joined: Sep 2008
From: Setapak


QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 20 2010, 10:42 PM)
Some funny bug

Whenever I host people can't seem to see it.
Open up my console and saw ip address 127.0.0.1

wtf

Pretty sure sv_lan is 0 and I didn't click or see any host locally button
What gives
*
eh, u need to type sv_lan 0 to host a match?? got lan in this game? i thought its only on9 co-op.. hmm.gif
Orijin
post Jul 20 2010, 10:48 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
100 posts

Joined: Mar 2005
i see, thanks katsuke

This post has been edited by Orijin: Jul 20 2010, 10:49 PM
GameFr3ak
post Jul 20 2010, 10:50 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,849 posts

Joined: Oct 2006
From: Your Location


Its free yo, NUFF SAID
Katsuke
post Jul 20 2010, 10:52 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 20 2010, 10:42 PM)
Some funny bug

Whenever I host people can't seem to see it.
Open up my console and saw ip address 127.0.0.1

wtf

Pretty sure sv_lan is 0 and I didn't click or see any host locally button
What gives
*
Since this is another Source engine game, may need a port forward if you're on a router.
I'm not sure what are the ports to forward so far, some people on Steam forums were asking about it though.

I find it odd though, I don't remember having to port forward for Local L4D games.
helldagger
post Jul 20 2010, 11:10 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
148 posts

Joined: Aug 2009


hurm im using router...so i dont think u need to port forward...
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 20 2010, 11:21 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


QUOTE(Katsuke @ Jul 20 2010, 10:52 PM)
Since this is another Source engine game, may need a port forward if you're on a router.
I'm not sure what are the ports to forward so far, some people on Steam forums were asking about it though.

I find it odd though, I don't remember having to port forward for Local L4D games.
*
I tried hosting dedicated and it works fine

Players joining in and me trolling them but ports have nothing to do with it

Im guessing something with the hosting options
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 11:37 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Weird, my download just got suspended earlier.

Resuming.
-Torrz
post Jul 20 2010, 11:37 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


there's bad lag even if it's hosted dedi.

win two co-op missions in a row to unlock TF2 parasite hat.


Speaking of infected parasites, they. are. annoying. no medic/no electric armor = bb
Gormaz
post Jul 20 2010, 11:42 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 20 2010, 11:37 PM)
there's bad lag even if it's hosted dedi.

win two co-op missions in a row to unlock TF2 parasite hat.
Speaking of infected parasites, they. are. annoying. no medic/no electric armor = bb
*
Yes, I do think the parasites kills a little bit too fast but well, that's kind of the only things that kill people usually, at least a bit of a challenge smile.gif
I could see the other bugs have increase damage while parasite lower a bit or something
sai86
post Jul 20 2010, 11:43 PM

StilL LearninG
*******
Senior Member
4,934 posts

Joined: Sep 2008
From: Setapak


QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 20 2010, 11:37 PM)
there's bad lag even if it's hosted dedi.

win two co-op missions in a row to unlock TF2 parasite hat.
Speaking of infected parasites, they. are. annoying. no medic/no electric armor = bb
*
yeap..they are d final blow to d survivor, get a few on u without medic and there u gone bb rclxms.gif
kianweic
post Jul 20 2010, 11:45 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Another 400mb to go.
gstoh
post Jul 21 2010, 12:00 AM

INTJ
******
Senior Member
1,282 posts

Joined: Dec 2004
From: penang
i cant even update steam to download this game! sad sad.gif
Cheesenium
post Jul 21 2010, 12:02 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
It's a good game, except it's a bit too easy and only one campaign.

Would love to have more.
H@H@
post Jul 21 2010, 01:40 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Gormaz @ Jul 20 2010, 11:42 PM)
Yes, I do think the parasites kills a little bit too fast but well, that's kind of the only things that kill people usually, at least a bit of a challenge  smile.gif
I could see the other bugs have increase damage while parasite lower a bit or something
*
That's the whole point. They used to be instakill (Until you managed to get your medic to high enough level... Usually 1-2 missions AFTER you first meet them).


Added on July 21, 2010, 1:58 amHmmm, it seems you can both switch on the Director (Yes, that Director) and the engine can create randomly generated levels.

Aiks!

This post has been edited by H@H@: Jul 21 2010, 01:58 AM
Katsuke
post Jul 21 2010, 04:00 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


I discovered quite a..cheat in the game.
Let's just say I played till a certain level and decided to give my friends the files so that they don't have to take their time to download it..

Aaaaand apparently the game files contain the character level information. :/
So..they didn't start at level 1. o.o
kianweic
post Jul 21 2010, 07:06 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Done downloading, played a bit offline earlier.

Nice. Sound effects similar to Half Life 2 though.
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 21 2010, 07:52 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




finished downloading too.
tried out a bit just now.
enjoice!



and after seeing alien swarm in action, i can say that icefrog is indeed making a next gen DOTA using source engine at valve.
H@H@
post Jul 21 2010, 09:17 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 21 2010, 07:52 AM)
finished downloading too.
tried out a bit just now.
enjoice!
and after seeing alien swarm in action, i can say that icefrog is indeed making a next gen DOTA using source engine at valve.
*
Duuuuuuuuuuude, you're way off base here.

This was made by the same mod team that did the original mod for UT2004. They were originally planning to port it to Source many years ago and a lot of ppl thought that the mod team actually went AWOL, when in actual fact they were merely bought up by Valve. The game is essentially the same as the original mod with some tweaks here and there. The levels are roughly the same, the campaign follows the same route and even the basic loadout and marines are straight from it. I don't even see any direct influence by Icefrog at all... Lots of L4D influences, but non of the DotA kind.

This post has been edited by H@H@: Jul 21 2010, 09:18 AM
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 21 2010, 09:42 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


Robin Walker and other 15 Valve members have their own DotA group.

Someone should make a firefighters mod on Alien Swarm. tongue.gif
Make a map with dozens of fires and only equip them with fire extinguisher.
H@H@
post Jul 21 2010, 09:43 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 21 2010, 09:42 AM)
Robin Walker and other 15 Valve members have their own DotA group.

Someone should make a firefighters mod on Alien Swarm.  tongue.gif
Make a map with dozens of fires and only equip them with fire extinguisher.
*
Or a mining one as well... hehe
Aggroboy
post Jul 21 2010, 09:47 AM

On my way
****
Senior Member
637 posts

Joined: Jan 2006
From: Petaling Jaya


I'm wondering where the 2GB went to hmm.gif

There isn't a truckload of content right now, maybe there are a lot of unused stuff reserved for modders.
H@H@
post Jul 21 2010, 09:51 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Aggroboy @ Jul 21 2010, 09:47 AM)
I'm wondering where the 2GB went to hmm.gif

There isn't a truckload of content right now, maybe there are a lot of unused stuff reserved for modders.
*
The game comes with a deactivated Director and a Random Map Generator. The latter works similar to Torchlights method of randomly generating a map through judicious use of prebuilt tiles. But in this case, you can actually create custom tiles in Hammer and then dump it in for the generator to use.

Anyway, I've seen less content in a 1.5GB demo that only lasts 15 minutes compared to this.
strife_personified
post Jul 21 2010, 10:22 AM

Discordius Maximus
****
Senior Member
543 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Shah Alam


i'm a bit sad that its top down (i'm a hardcore fps fan, not to mention i love coop games), but it still looks like fun. should be done by tonight, but sadly, i will only be playing tomorrow... =X
fariz
post Jul 21 2010, 10:25 AM

Tan Sri F
Group Icon
VIP
16,825 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Siberia
QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 21 2010, 09:42 AM)
Someone should make a firefighters mod on Alien Swarm.  tongue.gif
Make a map with dozens of fires and only equip them with fire extinguisher.
*
Burning Ranger? tongue.gif
ik3da
post Jul 21 2010, 10:25 AM

Poisoned, broken, and definitely poorer.
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Where kiasu/kiasi lives



Tried the offline practice for a while just now - the game play is not bad though as said, it seems quite easy so far. I was still figuring out to do the '1,1,1,1' code hack thing while my bots defended me until the terminal got bored of me and opened up automatically. Thought I was going to die for sure.
Cheesenium
post Jul 21 2010, 10:29 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(ik3da @ Jul 21 2010, 10:25 AM)
Tried the offline practice for a while just now - the game play is not bad though as said, it seems quite easy so far. I was still figuring out to do the '1,1,1,1' code hack thing while my bots defended me until the terminal got bored of me and opened up automatically. Thought I was going to die for sure.
*
Oh,that one.

Just need to make sure all the "1"s are on the same level.
kirashin
post Jul 21 2010, 10:41 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
umm..anyone mind telling me..why my steam is not updating??
ik3da
post Jul 21 2010, 10:44 AM

Poisoned, broken, and definitely poorer.
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Where kiasu/kiasi lives



QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jul 21 2010, 10:29 AM)
Oh,that one.

Just need to make sure all the "1"s are on the same level.
*
Haha, I was looking at the right screen as I click up and down - was wondering whether I need to make all "1" or make all four black squares to four white squares. Just curious too, anyone know how we get ammo for this game? I reloaded too often like L4D2 and wasted the clips.
kianweic
post Jul 21 2010, 10:45 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(kirashin @ Jul 21 2010, 10:41 AM)
umm..anyone mind telling me..why my steam is not updating??
*
Yes, Steam was kinda moody for me this morning.

Also, what's the difference in leveling up?

Better weapons, more skill sets?
H@H@
post Jul 21 2010, 10:47 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(ik3da @ Jul 21 2010, 10:44 AM)
Haha, I was looking at the right screen as I click up and down - was wondering whether I need to make all "1" or make all four black squares to four white squares. Just curious too, anyone know how we get ammo for this game? I reloaded too often like L4D2 and wasted the clips.
*
You can assign some team members to carry ammo packs that can be deployed or be on the lookout for ammo scattered throughout the mission area.

QUOTE(kianweic @ Jul 21 2010, 10:45 AM)
Yes, Steam was kinda moody for me this morning.

Also, what's the difference in leveling up?

Better weapons, more skill sets?
*
The only difference is that you get more equipment and weapons. Everything else is the same.
Cheesenium
post Jul 21 2010, 10:53 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(ik3da @ Jul 21 2010, 10:44 AM)
Haha, I was looking at the right screen as I click up and down - was wondering whether I need to make all "1" or make all four black squares to four white squares. Just curious too, anyone know how we get ammo for this game? I reloaded too often like L4D2 and wasted the clips.
*
I find, you dont really have to reload often, as you could try to get the fast reload right when you are out of ammo.
ik3da
post Jul 21 2010, 10:55 AM

Poisoned, broken, and definitely poorer.
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Where kiasu/kiasi lives



L4D2 bad habit - reload when coast is clear.
Edison83
post Jul 21 2010, 10:55 AM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




the alien xenomorph is damm dangerous, it kill u damm fast, and multiply after killing u..

still this game, still mean " no hero" mode. play with some "hero" yesterday and keep die (normally i wont care much if that fella die but he was that techie, mean he die = gameover)


Added on July 21, 2010, 10:59 amthe reload gun system kinda like Gear of War, does it bonus dmg like GoW? or just fast reload?



This post has been edited by Edison83: Jul 21 2010, 10:59 AM
H@H@
post Jul 21 2010, 11:02 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



I think its just a fast reload. Otherwise, it'd be pretty insanely OP for an Autogun with its really large clip.
kianweic
post Jul 21 2010, 11:08 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(Edison83 @ Jul 21 2010, 10:55 AM)
the alien xenomorph is damm dangerous, it kill u damm fast, and multiply after killing u..

still this game, still mean " no hero" mode. play with some "hero" yesterday and keep die (normally i wont care much if that fella die but he was that techie, mean he die = gameover)


Added on July 21, 2010, 10:59 amthe reload gun system kinda like Gear of War, does it bonus dmg like GoW? or just fast reload?
*
Also similar to Darkest of Days, a FPS released not too long ago which had time traveling as its main theme.
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 21 2010, 11:18 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 21 2010, 09:17 AM)
Duuuuuuuuuuude, you're way off base here.

This was made by the same mod team that did the original mod for UT2004. They were originally planning to port it to Source many years ago and a lot of ppl thought that the mod team actually went AWOL, when in actual fact they were merely bought up by Valve. The game is essentially the same as the original mod with some tweaks here and there. The levels are roughly the same, the campaign follows the same route and even the basic loadout and marines are straight from it. I don't even see any direct influence by Icefrog at all... Lots of L4D influences, but non of the DotA kind.
*

hahaha no lar.

i just said icefrog is making dota using source engine mah.
because i see the alien swarm = top down view.

dota = top down view


l4d2 engine is capable of supporting 8 players with lots and lots of AI zombies.
so to support 10 heroes plus creeps i think should be no problem lor.

Cheesenium
post Jul 21 2010, 11:28 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
I dont see why Ice Frog cant make his own DotA wih Source Engine.

Black Cats have managed to get Alien Swarm out now. All Icefrog need is just a typical RTS control and it's almost good to go.
s7ran9er
post Jul 21 2010, 11:29 AM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
QUOTE(Edison83 @ Jul 21 2010, 10:55 AM)
the alien xenomorph is damm dangerous, it kill u damm fast, and multiply after killing u..

still this game, still mean " no hero" mode. play with some "hero" yesterday and keep die (normally i wont care much if that fella die but he was that techie, mean he die = gameover)


Added on July 21, 2010, 10:59 amthe reload gun system kinda like Gear of War, does it bonus dmg like GoW? or just fast reload?
*
They had multiple threads about this on the official forum, some said that monster was pure BS. If you're an experienced player, you'll know which map has these kind of problem and stay alert, those monsters are easily kill with one shot only. Else you can ask a medic to bring medi-fullpack xD
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 21 2010, 11:31 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




after trying out alien swarm, i get the feeling that it is a modified version of the l4d2 engine, plus H@H@ also mentioned got de-activated director (director is l4d1&2 feature right) and main reason why i said alien swarm is using modified l4d2 engine because of the, erm, create screen menu?

campaign, then area.

same like l4d2, got campaign, then got chapters etc.


also, i think it would be totally awesome to play DOTA with WASD controls instead of click click click etc. tongue.gif
ik3da
post Jul 21 2010, 11:43 AM

Poisoned, broken, and definitely poorer.
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Where kiasu/kiasi lives



QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 21 2010, 11:31 AM)
also, i think it would be totally awesome to play DOTA with WASD controls instead of click click click etc. tongue.gif
*
Can imagine a range hero (drow ranger) running away while keep shooting at the melee hero (treant).

Anyone have any idea of a good place that we can read up on the game (items, classes, story, etc)?
Gormaz
post Jul 21 2010, 11:48 AM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(ik3da @ Jul 21 2010, 11:43 AM)
Can imagine a range hero (drow ranger) running away while keep shooting at the melee hero (treant).

Anyone have any idea of a good place that we can read up on the game (items, classes, story, etc)?
*
For story I would say to play offline mode and check the PDA stuff spread around the levels (in MP nobody wants to wait for checking them ^^)
Do not think the story is that advanced though, just the basis "aliens invasion" kind of stuff.

Lots of stuff quite heavily reminded me of Aliens movie (especially 2nd) but that's definitely intentional
Even the scanner sound is the same smile.gif
Eoma
post Jul 21 2010, 12:15 PM

- ,. -
Group Icon
Elite
4,603 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: PJ


Just had an offline practice game last night. I like it, will try to get some co-op gaming in tonight.
Edison83
post Jul 21 2010, 12:32 PM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




QUOTE(s7ran9er @ Jul 21 2010, 11:29 AM)
They had multiple threads about this on the official forum, some said that monster was pure BS. If you're an experienced player, you'll know which map has these kind of problem and stay alert, those monsters are easily kill with one shot only. Else you can ask a medic to bring medi-fullpack xD
*
i did, i experianced AvP player biggrin.gif i will extra careful wen i saw those egg
but my team mate aka "Hero" doesnt, and leave medic that was healing him to die....
temptation1314
post Jul 21 2010, 12:42 PM

Specials : 1,000,000 Spam Post Attack
*******
Senior Member
2,287 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Anno Domini Time Ultra: 1,000,000 Trans Am Attack!
Lol, i'll be medic again lah. Tonight we play! tongue.gif
s7ran9er
post Jul 21 2010, 12:45 PM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
QUOTE(temptation1314 @ Jul 21 2010, 12:42 PM)
Lol, i'll be medic again lah. Tonight we play! tongue.gif
*
I got your six laugh.gif

Tesla Cannon is OP!
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 21 2010, 12:48 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


Just played for a while earlier on. Thanks to Falez and the gang for letting me join em. Didn't know what shit was going on laugh.gif
zonan4
post Jul 21 2010, 01:07 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
561 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
From: Kajang, Selangor



after got the hat i just delete the local file tongue.gif
kirashin
post Jul 21 2010, 01:36 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
sumhow my steam juz stuck at 0% and not workin..it shut down itself..= =" i wanna play it badly...
kianweic
post Jul 21 2010, 01:41 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(kirashin @ Jul 21 2010, 01:36 PM)
sumhow my steam juz stuck at 0% and not workin..it shut down itself..= =" i wanna play it badly...
*
Get someone to pass their backup of the game to you.
frags
post Jul 21 2010, 01:49 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 21 2010, 11:31 AM)
after trying out alien swarm, i get the feeling that it is a modified version of the l4d2 engine, plus H@H@ also mentioned got de-activated director (director is l4d1&2 feature right) and main reason why i said alien swarm is using modified l4d2 engine because of the, erm, create screen menu?

campaign, then area.

same like l4d2, got campaign, then got chapters etc.
also, i think it would be totally awesome to play DOTA with WASD controls instead of click click click etc. tongue.gif
*
BTW The L4D2 engine is basically source. It is the most recent update of source, so you can expect Alien Swarm to be similar. As for the AI director, I wouldn't be surprised if they actually tried to experiment with it to get it work right. So the developers were probably looking into that. There is nothing modified about the engine. It using the same engine(Source) just made to play out this way in Alien Swarm. Things like source and unreal you can make different type of games....period. Things like scripting and camera view points can be changed(well this is just the few really basic things). When you use the term modified engine, it technically means something like Mass Effect(which is based of a modified Unreal Engine, modifications were made to the actual code base of the engine).

There is something in this game that even L4D2 doesn't have and that is a Tile Generator system that can generate maps fast(not entire maps but helps speed up the process of building maps).
s7ran9er
post Jul 21 2010, 02:03 PM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
QUOTE(frags @ Jul 21 2010, 01:49 PM)
BTW The L4D2 engine is basically source. It is the most recent update of source, so you can expect Alien Swarm to be similar. As for the AI director, I wouldn't be surprised if they actually tried to experiment with it to get it work right. So the developers were probably looking into that. There is nothing modified about the engine. It using the same engine(Source) just made to play out this way in Alien Swarm. Things like source and unreal you can make different type of games....period. Things like scripting and camera view points can be changed(well this is just the few really basic things). When you use the term modified engine, it technically means something like Mass Effect(which is based of a modified Unreal Engine, modifications were made to the actual code base of the engine).

There is something in this game that even L4D2 doesn't have and that is a Tile Generator system that can generate maps fast(not entire maps but helps speed up the process of building maps).
*
you sir, I request for ur sauce.


For the AI director, I not sure if they have it in this game but the red dots on certain map, (somewhere at the begining of the game) I can guess where the spawn may came out.
frags
post Jul 21 2010, 02:13 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(s7ran9er @ Jul 21 2010, 02:03 PM)
you sir, I request for ur sauce.
For the AI director, I not sure if they have it in this game but the red dots on certain map, (somewhere at the begining of the game) I can guess where the spawn may came out.
*
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Swarm_TileGen

Also for those interested. Here's the SDK page specific to Alien Swarm:
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Alien_Swarm_SDK

They will be updating it with tutorials etc.

This post has been edited by frags: Jul 21 2010, 02:22 PM
QuickFire
post Jul 21 2010, 02:54 PM

The more you sin the more you win
*******
Senior Member
2,867 posts

Joined: Jan 2003


Just finished playing all the missions in one go on normal difficulty. It's actually easy once you have an alert medic with the medigun on the team. Pretty good game, especially since it's free biggrin.gif.
Abyssio
post Jul 21 2010, 03:17 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
196 posts

Joined: Sep 2007


looks like Steam does gives away SDK for free thanks to Alien Swarm. Look at the announcement here, Steam users can now play Source mods without any of the retail Source game.

Here are some official source mods:
Pirates, vikings and knights 2
Dystopia
Eternal Silence
Insurgency

Anyone without any retail Source game wanna try it out?

This post has been edited by Abyssio: Jul 21 2010, 03:18 PM
Edison83
post Jul 21 2010, 03:21 PM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




with the those code, my spider sense telling me that survival map will be out soon biggrin.gif
-Torrz
post Jul 21 2010, 03:49 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


well if you go over the current max level of 27, you'll get a silver medal next to your name, can say like MW2's prestige. dont know about its bonuses tho.
Katsuke
post Jul 21 2010, 04:01 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 21 2010, 03:49 PM)
well if you go over the current max level of 27, you'll get a silver medal next to your name, can say like MW2's prestige. dont know about its bonuses tho.
*
No bonuses so far.
Some people have already reached Prestige level 3, Level 27.
But its really easy to anyway.
Gormaz
post Jul 21 2010, 04:11 PM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


Yar, levels do go up quite fast, I am like level 21 and if you do not do too badly you can gain about 1 level per map, goes quite fast
-Torrz
post Jul 21 2010, 04:15 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


thats if you play hard and have(do not have douche) good teammates.
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 21 2010, 08:21 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


So I tried playing it as FPS.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


frags
post Jul 21 2010, 08:28 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 21 2010, 08:21 PM)
So I tried playing it as FPS.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

*
Oh crap...there is no roof on the building. Nice that top down perspective games can ignore skyboxes. Because I just hate badly made skyboxes.
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 21 2010, 08:31 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(frags @ Jul 21 2010, 08:28 PM)
Oh crap...there is no roof on the building. Nice that top down perspective games can ignore skyboxes. Because I just hate badly made skyboxes.
*
Skyboxes for Alien Swarm are placed below the map (the red/orange burning effect). Their maps also have a huge box that covers the whole map.

Also I found this on Facepunch, someone already changed playermodels to awesome Space Marines.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

frags
post Jul 21 2010, 08:41 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 21 2010, 08:31 PM)
Skyboxes for Alien Swarm are placed below the map (the red/orange burning effect). Their maps also have a huge box that covers the whole map.

Also I found this on Facepunch, someone already changed playermodels to awesome Space Marines.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

*
Oh yeah I get what you mean. Similar to what StarCraft 2 does and even Torchlight to fill out the 'void'(As in the case with SC2 with space and asteroid pieces etc).
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 21 2010, 09:53 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


How do you go into FPS mode? That'd be awesome o.o
ericpires
post Jul 21 2010, 09:54 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Why does the game keep hanging on me? It will hang for a while then go back to normal... then again hang...
Cheesenium
post Jul 21 2010, 10:15 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 21 2010, 08:31 PM)
Skyboxes for Alien Swarm are placed below the map (the red/orange burning effect). Their maps also have a huge box that covers the whole map.

Also I found this on Facepunch, someone already changed playermodels to awesome Space Marines.

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

*
Fukken hell, it's cool.

Just replace:

Medic with Apothecary
Tech with Techmarine
Heavy with typical space marine
Sarge with Space Marine Sergent

And,change all the monsters to Tyranids.

I'll be damn happy.
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 21 2010, 10:43 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara



iRadiation
post Jul 21 2010, 10:57 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
504 posts

Joined: Feb 2010
QUOTE(Crazy.SoT.Gila @ Jul 21 2010, 09:53 PM)
How do you go into FPS mode? That'd be awesome o.o
*
Here. biggrin.gif

Play Alien Swarm in first person: guide and video : PC Gamer

CODE
You can pretty much see what to do from the vid, the only extra bit of information you need is that to bring up the console, you have to go to Options > Keyboard > Enable developer console. Then hit ` (to the left of 1) and type:

firstperson
asw_hide_marine 1
asw_controls 0




This post has been edited by iRadiation: Jul 21 2010, 10:58 PM
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 21 2010, 11:06 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jul 21 2010, 10:15 PM)
Fukken hell, it's cool.

Just replace:

Medic with Apothecary
Tech with Techmarine
Heavy with typical space marine
Sarge with Space Marine Sergent

And,change all the monsters to Tyranids.

I'll be damn happy.
*
Space Hulk.

Make it happen. drool.gif
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 21 2010, 11:58 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


Options > Audio > Scroll bottom

Add custom battle song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvkKX035484

Whole team equip Tesla Cannon


Added on July 22, 2010, 12:39 amAlso
asw_camera_shake 0

for those who are annoyed by it

This post has been edited by bobohead1988: Jul 22 2010, 12:39 AM
s7ran9er
post Jul 22 2010, 12:58 AM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 21 2010, 11:58 PM)
Options > Audio > Scroll bottom

Add custom battle song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvkKX035484

Whole team equip Tesla Cannon


Added on July 22, 2010, 12:39 amAlso
asw_camera_shake 0

for those who are annoyed by it
*
you save mi arse lad!
I was pissed off, thought my mouse was having problem. sad.gif
HALLER!
post Jul 22 2010, 01:24 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: behind that pole


+1 for space hulk mod lol
s7ran9er
post Jul 22 2010, 03:06 AM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
QUOTE
Alien Swarm




  • Fixed weapon switch key in the 360 controller config
  • XP and level are stored in the Steam Cloud
  • Fixed duplicate rows in the "Find Public Games" screen
  • Reduced screen shake when you have high ping
  • Fixed dedicated server always starting in LAN mode
  • Fixed custom item button binds not displaying properly on HUD
  • Fixed full network updates causing duplicate client ragdolls to spawn
  • Added console commands to change game access on the fly (make_game_public and make_game_friends_only)
  • Fixed welding icon sometimes getting stuck above player's head
  • Fixed HUD elements being cut off in ultra wide resolutions
  • Removed cheat flag from a number of cosmetic console commands
  • Now firing, meleeing, or reloading while welding will break you out of the weld
  • Fixed spectators earning achievements
  • Fixed infinite ammo exploit *Press reload after dropping 2 crates*
  • Fixed XP exploit



UPDATES!

The moment I knew the exploit, they fixed it sad.gif
user posted image

This post has been edited by s7ran9er: Jul 22 2010, 03:12 AM
-Torrz
post Jul 22 2010, 03:08 AM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


XP exploit?
kianweic
post Jul 22 2010, 07:07 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


For some reason, I have to redownload the entire Alien Swarm game yet again.

Damn Steam.
ericpires
post Jul 22 2010, 08:47 AM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Wow this game is really fun, yesterday played 1 public games that was so funny.. 2 other guys keep talking in cantonese and 1 of them keep going into doors and locking himself in.... hahahaha tongue.gif
Abyssio
post Jul 22 2010, 09:02 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
196 posts

Joined: Sep 2007


QUOTE(iRadiation @ Jul 21 2010, 10:57 PM)
Here.  biggrin.gif

Play Alien Swarm in first person: guide and video : PC Gamer

CODE
You can pretty much see what to do from the vid, the only extra bit of information you need is that to bring up the console, you have to go to Options > Keyboard > Enable developer console. Then hit ` (to the left of 1) and type:

firstperson
asw_hide_marine 1
asw_controls 0



*
dear god this is so awesome
temptation1314
post Jul 22 2010, 09:03 AM

Specials : 1,000,000 Spam Post Attack
*******
Senior Member
2,287 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Anno Domini Time Ultra: 1,000,000 Trans Am Attack!
Aby, your alien swarm fixed?
Abyssio
post Jul 22 2010, 09:10 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
196 posts

Joined: Sep 2007


QUOTE(temptation1314 @ Jul 22 2010, 09:03 AM)
Aby, your alien swarm fixed?
*
I entered the console command, but havent test it yet.
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 09:16 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
Why Alien Swarm is Free?

QUOTE
Hopefully people will read why Alien Swarm is free, and quit with the endless threads asking the same thing, here you go

When many of us played Alien Swarm, we immediately thought "Why is such a good game being released for free?". If Valve had sold this for $5, it would have been more profitable, right?

Nope. Valve really knew what it was doing when it released this game for free. And here are the reasons that they did it.

The Game isn't a Full Game
Currently, it only has one complete campaign that can be beat in an hour or two. Yes, it has plenty of replay value, but not enough to place a price-tag on it. Before Valve spends more resources on the game, they want to see that it is successful.

It Builds Brand Loyalty
Gamers like free stuff. Gamers also like good support. Releasing a game for free makes people love Valve (hell, it works for me). Valve also releases free content and support for past games, which leads to the same effect.

It Encourages Modding (ie free content)
This game is a modder's dream come true. It was created by a team of former modders that Valve hired. This gives current modders a sense of hope that their mods will be appreciated and picked up by Valve, which increases modder output. More modder output means more content for Valve games without any development cost for Valve. You can tell that Valve is counting on modders for Alien Swarm given the release of the SDK and the open nature of the game.

And last, but definitely NOT least:

It Showcases Steam to New Users
This game is designed to be played with your friends. When I first discovered Alien Swarm, my initial reaction was to tell all of my bros how awesome this deal was. Many of those friends had never used Steam before. One friend had given up on Steam a few years back, and told me that this game was "A reason to go back to Steam again". This reaction is precisely what Valve wants. They want gamers to see all the new features that Steam has to offer for free. They want to show how easy it is to install a game using Steam. They hope that Alien Swarm players will browse the store and think "Damn, these are some good deals!". More Steam purchases=More money in Valve coffers.


It's an awesome deal for everyone- Steam users get a free game and more friends to play games with, Modders have more tools to mod with, and Valve has more paying customers.

And that, my friends, is why Alien Swarm has come to us free of charge.
Source

So, it's an experiment and promotional tool, but damn, it's addictive. Then, take more money from your pockets with more sales.

Damn you, you sneaky Valve.

Seriously,

Alien Swarm > L4D2, with pubs.
temptation1314
post Jul 22 2010, 09:28 AM

Specials : 1,000,000 Spam Post Attack
*******
Senior Member
2,287 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Anno Domini Time Ultra: 1,000,000 Trans Am Attack!
Well, at least Valve did not practice some un-healthy marketing to promote their products.
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 22 2010, 09:40 AM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


QUOTE(iRadiation @ Jul 21 2010, 10:57 PM)
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

*
Thanks! Looks great. Will try it out later! rclxms.gif
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 09:41 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(temptation1314 @ Jul 22 2010, 09:28 AM)
Well, at least Valve did not practice some un-healthy marketing to promote their products.
*
Thats true, as what i think Valve is doing is good. They are exploiting the new user base, rather than exiting user base for more revenue. Alien Swarm is a promotional game to get more people on Steam. It's also for keeping the existing user base happy. I remembered Alien Swarm was a really popular UT2004 mod, which make it an even better promotional game than the free Portal game. I believe this is also an extension of what they have been doing for TF2 with those free maps, class and game mode updates. Valve have said that,every time they do an update or an offer, they actually earn more from their regular price.

I think it will be a problem sooner or later, like the older games that you want, are either purchased when it's up on Steam or in those ridiculously cheap offers, those people who have been using Steam for 1 year or so have pretty nothing much to buy anymore. Then, the newer games are still too expensive like BFBC2 is still priced too high on Summer Sales. For some of us, the last Summer sales have been pretty meh.

So, Valve gave everyone this small gift for those oldies to ask their friends who hate/ dont use/ never used Steam to play with them. Which in turn, making the new players a consistent users on Steam, and later on got poisoned to get those cheap games on offer. At the same time, people are still buying the games that majority of us have like crazy. Valve makes some money, the publishers like EA, Ubi and so on are also making money, then, we get more players injected into the existing games.

Then, i think, now they are going to extent on what happen to Soldier's Equalizer (which was suggested from a PC Gamer journalist and a guy) and those community maps, items and Polycount Pack, to a point where community is going to build the game with free tools and source code given. Very intelligent, i would say, as we all know in almost every game, the community always outdo the developers in the long run. At the same time, Valve dont really have to do much on those new content in the game.

I think, it's a win-win-win.

Still, damn you,sneaky Valve.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Jul 22 2010, 09:54 AM
0300078
post Jul 22 2010, 09:43 AM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,447 posts

Joined: Mar 2006


just downloaded this game. Havent try it out yet.
temptation1314
post Jul 22 2010, 09:49 AM

Specials : 1,000,000 Spam Post Attack
*******
Senior Member
2,287 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Anno Domini Time Ultra: 1,000,000 Trans Am Attack!
Yo, 03
Want to play tonight, maybe?
ericpires
post Jul 22 2010, 09:50 AM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Lets play 2night... level 3 newbie here
H@H@
post Jul 22 2010, 09:55 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jul 22 2010, 09:41 AM)
Thats true, as what i think Valve is doing is good. They are exploiting the new user base, rather than exiting user base for more revenue. Alien Swarm is a promotional game to get more people on Steam. It's also for keeping the existing user base happy. I remembered Alien Swarm was a really popular UT2004 mod, which make it an even better promotional game than the free Portal game.

I think it will be a problem sooner or later, like the older games that you want, are either purchased when it's up on Steam or in those ridiculously cheap offers, those people who have been using Steam for 1 year or so have pretty nothing much to buy anymore. Then, the newer games are still too expensive like BFBC2 is still priced too high on Summer Sales. For some of us, the last Summer sales have been pretty meh.

So, Valve gave everyone this small gift for those oldies to ask their friends who hate/ dont use/ never used Steam to play with them. Which in turn, making the new players a consistent users on Steam, and later on got poisoned to get those cheap games on offer. At the same time, people are still buying the games that majority of us have like crazy. Valve makes some money, the publishers like EA, Ubi and so on are also making money, then, we get more players injected into the existing games.

I think, it's a win-win-win.

Damn you,sneaky Valve.
*
Nah, I don't think Valve were really being 100% angels in this regard. I believe its mostly situational.

Its probably because, when they acquired Black Cat Games, the game was mostly finished, and then they realized that since its mostly a remake of the original (Which was free), was fairly short and for the most part was kind of in the same competitive field of L4D and other 4 player coop games, they probably wanted to rework the whole game using their standard "reiteration" procedure, but then decided not to waste all that work, so they went up to the Black Cat ppl and said "Hey, let's just mold this to fit our high standards and release it as a free game while you guys start on something completely new!".



Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 09:59 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 22 2010, 09:55 AM)
Nah, I don't think Valve were really being 100% angels in this regard. I believe its mostly situational.

Its probably because, when they acquired Black Cat Games, the game was mostly finished, and then they realized that since its mostly a remake of the original (Which was free), was fairly short and for the most part was kind of in the same competitive field of L4D and other 4 player coop games, they probably wanted to rework the whole game using their standard "reiteration" procedure, but then decided not to waste all that work, so they went up to the Black Cat ppl and said "Hey, let's just mold this to fit our high standards and release it as a free game while you guys start on something completely new!".
*
Im not saying they are 100% angels, as they are still driven by profit company. The way they do it, is much more ethical in my opinion, compared to some other companies. At least they keep you happy with free games.

If you want to make them look bad: they are exploiting the modders to build their game, instead they making one themselves.
H@H@
post Jul 22 2010, 10:03 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jul 22 2010, 09:59 AM)
Im not saying they are 100% angels, as they are still driven by profit company. The way they do it, is much more ethical in my opinion, compared to some other companies. At least they keep you happy with free games.

If you want to make them look bad: they are exploiting the modders to build their game, instead they making one themselves.
*
Modders? They were actually planning to make a feature release of Alien Swarm: Source. I was looking forward to it a lot and then they went silent for almost 2 years (Even their forum was a deadzone... It was like the devs literally died or something).

I assumed it would be a whole new game. But since its basically just a remake of the original, I suppose I would never have bought it if they charged anything more than USD 10.

Therefore, I assume that Valve are making this free because it wouldn't work so much if they charged money for it and since all the work was already done, might as well just release it for free.
Gormaz
post Jul 22 2010, 10:27 AM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


In my opinion it's also to push more people to install Steam also, to play with their buddies.

Once you already have steam installed on your box for one game, you will be much more willing to buy stuff from it afterwards.

The Space Marine stuff do look cool, I was sure such mods would be done quickly, I did get quite a feeling of Space Hulk yars.

Mods gonna be awesome smile.gif
Grif
post Jul 22 2010, 10:34 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
378 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuching, Sarawak


wtf, by the time I get to play this game, everyone will have already maxed their levels... sad.gif
Koross
post Jul 22 2010, 10:35 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
185 posts

Joined: Jan 2003


Dude, someone in the official forums has released a mod that changes the rifle and autogun sounds to the pulse rifles in the alien series! Plus, he also changed the scanner sound to the motion tracker sound in aliens! IT IS SICK!
ericpires
post Jul 22 2010, 10:37 AM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


QUOTE(Koross @ Jul 22 2010, 10:35 AM)
Dude, someone in the official forums has released a mod that changes the rifle and autogun sounds to the pulse rifles in the alien series! Plus, he also changed the scanner sound to the motion tracker sound in aliens! IT IS SICK!
*
Can download alredi? shocking.gif rclxm9.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif drool.gif icon_rolleyes.gif
temptation1314
post Jul 22 2010, 10:59 AM

Specials : 1,000,000 Spam Post Attack
*******
Senior Member
2,287 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Anno Domini Time Ultra: 1,000,000 Trans Am Attack!
QUOTE(Grif @ Jul 22 2010, 10:34 AM)
wtf, by the time I get to play this game, everyone will have already maxed their levels... sad.gif
*
you can max your level in like around 3-4 hours of gameplay.
So don't worry about it. doh.gif
Aeon_Clock
post Jul 22 2010, 11:56 AM

Caped Crusader
*******
Senior Member
4,261 posts

Joined: Oct 2007


how many stages are there in this game?
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 22 2010, 12:04 PM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(Grif @ Jul 22 2010, 10:34 AM)
wtf, by the time I get to play this game, everyone will have already maxed their levels... sad.gif
*

dun worry still can play one.
also, very fast to level up.
level up only means more choices in customizing your load out.


Aeon_Clock,
there is only one campaign, with around 8 levels i think.
H@H@
post Jul 22 2010, 12:49 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



Hehe, just got an announcement that e-club's got 5 servers up for this. Sweet
-Torrz
post Jul 22 2010, 12:52 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


only 5hours and still lvl 17. you guys grind/rush sial

This post has been edited by -Torrz: Jul 22 2010, 12:53 PM
Aeon_Clock
post Jul 22 2010, 01:06 PM

Caped Crusader
*******
Senior Member
4,261 posts

Joined: Oct 2007


why rush...enjoy the game la...
ericpires
post Jul 22 2010, 01:18 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 22 2010, 12:49 PM)
Hehe, just got an announcement that e-club's got 5 servers up for this. Sweet
*
What is this? hmm.gif
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 01:23 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(Aeon_Clock @ Jul 22 2010, 11:56 AM)
how many stages are there in this game?
*
7 levels only.

It's a small game.

QUOTE(Aeon_Clock @ Jul 22 2010, 01:06 PM)
why rush...enjoy the game la...
*
Well, you technically level up at the end of each level,and each level only last for 10 minutes.

It's quick and straight to the point type of game.


Added on July 22, 2010, 1:28 pm
QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 22 2010, 10:03 AM)
Modders? They were actually planning to make a feature release of Alien Swarm: Source. I was looking forward to it a lot and then they went silent for almost 2 years (Even their forum was a deadzone... It was like the devs literally died or something).

I assumed it would be a whole new game. But since its basically just a remake of the original, I suppose I would never have bought it if they charged anything more than USD 10.

Therefore, I assume that Valve are making this free because it wouldn't work so much if they charged money for it and since all the work was already done, might as well just release it for free.
*
If it comes with 5 different campaigns,plus a random generated levels, i'll probably get it even for 19.99USD.

The game is quite decent, except it's lack of content.

We'll probably see a whole new game some time down the road with even more fun stuff.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Jul 22 2010, 01:28 PM
H@H@
post Jul 22 2010, 01:44 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jul 22 2010, 01:23 PM)

If it comes with 5 different campaigns,plus a random generated levels, i'll probably get it even for 19.99USD.

The game is quite decent, except it's lack of content.

We'll probably see a whole new game some time down the road with even more fun stuff.
*
That's why I said they can't sell it as it has exactly the same number of missions as the original mod. Nothing more, nothing less.
gstoh
post Jul 22 2010, 02:59 PM

INTJ
******
Senior Member
1,282 posts

Joined: Dec 2004
From: penang
hey guys
i got an error saying gameinfo.txt does not exist in swarm folder when i click play?
any one can help me? how to fix this problem ?
TSbobohead1988
post Jul 22 2010, 03:13 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


So got a news that some dude from Something Awful is still under the development of modding the models to Real Space Marines

Sarge = Officer
Normal Space Marine = Heavy Weapons
Tech Marine = Techie
Apoc = Medic

2nd set of characters should be Imperial Guards if not mistaken

And they planned to reworked the voice which is like what over 250 lines per character
The patient hunter gets the mod


Added on July 22, 2010, 3:16 pmAlso nobody gonna post their custom battle songs?


This post has been edited by bobohead1988: Jul 22 2010, 03:17 PM
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 03:17 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 22 2010, 03:13 PM)
So got a news that some dude from Something Awful is still under the development of modding the models to Real Space Marines

Sarge = Officer
Normal Space Marine = Heavy Weapons
Tech Marine = Techie
Apoc = Medic

2nd set of characters should be Imperial Guards if not mistaken

And they planned to reworked the voice which is like what over 250 lines per character
The patient hunter gets the mod
*
OH SHIT FCUK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 03:26 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
I dunno how to hack lol, the 0 and 1 puzzle, don't know what to do...
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 03:30 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 03:26 PM)
I dunno how to hack lol, the 0 and 1 puzzle, don't know what to do...
*
Just arrange the 1s to a straight line and going on the same direction.
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 03:31 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
Ok thanks.

EDIT: Cheeseniumm, I added you to my steam, accept it, also lets play AS together smile.gif

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 22 2010, 03:32 PM
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 03:36 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 03:31 PM)
Ok thanks.

EDIT: Cheeseniumm, I added you to my steam, accept it, also lets play AS together smile.gif
*
Sure man, but im in Australia.

The ping is gonna be pretty high.
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 03:36 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
Oh I see XD
Fatimus
post Jul 22 2010, 03:37 PM

(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻
****
Senior Member
634 posts

Joined: Feb 2006
From: Kay Bee


QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Jul 22 2010, 03:13 PM)
So got a news that some dude from Something Awful is still under the development of modding the models to Real Space Marines

Sarge = Officer
Normal Space Marine = Heavy Weapons
Tech Marine = Techie
Apoc = Medic

2nd set of characters should be Imperial Guards if not mistaken

And they planned to reworked the voice which is like what over 250 lines per character
The patient hunter gets the mod
*
Imperial Guard ? Now that's more suitable.
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 03:37 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(Fatimus @ Jul 22 2010, 03:37 PM)
Imperial Guard ? Now that's more suitable.
*
If they put Terminators....

That would be Space Hulks.
ericpires
post Jul 22 2010, 03:38 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Any namelist of ppl playing this game?
Fatimus
post Jul 22 2010, 03:51 PM

(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻
****
Senior Member
634 posts

Joined: Feb 2006
From: Kay Bee


QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jul 22 2010, 03:37 PM)
If they put Terminators....

That would be Space Hulks.
*
ah cool.

Speaking of modding, someone out there should have made those marines from Aliens by now. laugh.gif
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 03:59 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(Fatimus @ Jul 22 2010, 03:51 PM)
ah cool.

Speaking of modding, someone out there should have made those marines from Aliens by now. laugh.gif
*
I'll still take Spess Marines over Alien Marines. tongue.gif
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 04:02 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
Why cant I join a game? I keep on creating games!
Perwaja
post Jul 22 2010, 04:05 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
254 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: Kedah



yeah just play this game and already lvl 5 biggrin.gif
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 04:15 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
wah this game so laggy...
frags
post Jul 22 2010, 04:20 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 04:15 PM)
wah this game so laggy...
*
doh.gif I'm not even going to try to comment on this. I'll let someone else take this on.


justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 04:21 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
I'm talking about the ping lag though...

They got no location filtering like counter strike...

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 22 2010, 04:21 PM
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 04:25 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


SPUF ASW Custom Campaign and Mod list


Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 22 2010, 04:29 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


Has anyone experienced this before? Previously, I haven't unlocked flamer yet. But sometimes I see it while scrolling for weapons (not locked). I even used it last night for one level, but then for the next level it was gone. I couldn't see it anymore and I was holding an auto-gun rclxub.gif
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 04:34 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(Crazy.SoT.Gila @ Jul 22 2010, 04:29 PM)
Has anyone experienced this before? Previously, I haven't unlocked flamer yet. But sometimes I see it while scrolling for weapons (not locked). I even used it last night for one level, but then for the next level it was gone. I couldn't see it anymore and I was holding an auto-gun rclxub.gif
*
Level 5 lets you use flamer even if you don't have it, as it is a mission requirement.
H@H@
post Jul 22 2010, 04:35 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Crazy.SoT.Gila @ Jul 22 2010, 04:29 PM)
Has anyone experienced this before? Previously, I haven't unlocked flamer yet. But sometimes I see it while scrolling for weapons (not locked). I even used it last night for one level, but then for the next level it was gone. I couldn't see it anymore and I was holding an auto-gun rclxub.gif
*
Its a lvl 15+ unlockable (Can't remember specifically).

The reason it appears sometimes is because some maps NEED the flamethrower as that's the only thing that can take out biomass.
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 22 2010, 04:35 PM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 04:15 PM)
wah this game so laggy...
*

what is your specs oh? how lag? frame rate per second lag or internet lag oh?

QUOTE(frags @ Jul 22 2010, 04:20 PM)
doh.gif I'm not even going to try to comment on this. I'll let someone else take this on.
*

ok let me try.

frags
post Jul 22 2010, 04:36 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 04:21 PM)
I'm talking about the ping lag though...

They got no location filtering like counter strike...
*
If you have problem playing in low ping games, then the problem is not that the 'game' is laggy. Its that you have trouble finding a low ping game. In that case yes I agree the pub games screen is not very helpful. Join a local community or play with your friends and I assure you, you will get low ping games.
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 04:36 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
H@H@, wanna play with me?


Added on July 22, 2010, 4:37 pmalso its ping lag, my computer runs just fine.

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 22 2010, 04:37 PM
H@H@
post Jul 22 2010, 04:37 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 04:36 PM)
H@H@, wanna play with me?
*
Sorry dude, working now

Anyway, the "openserverbrowser" method works like in L4D. You can use that to look for low ping games.

That being said, you have to find games which are in the lobby or you'll just be stuck spectating.
ik3da
post Jul 22 2010, 04:39 PM

Poisoned, broken, and definitely poorer.
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Where kiasu/kiasi lives



Anyone tried whacking aliens with the mining laser? Kinda disappointed that it didn't cut through them as I thought it would.
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 04:41 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


user posted image

I can filter servers just fine.

EDIT: Oh yeah, if anyone has a problem with starting ASW after update, for example:

QUOTE
Crash right after executing game


Delete the bin folder in steamapps/common/alien swarm, and then verify.

This post has been edited by Sewerspeakers: Jul 22 2010, 04:43 PM
ericpires
post Jul 22 2010, 04:42 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


i got no friends in steam... please add me... robertpires
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 22 2010, 04:46 PM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




ericpires,
have you joined kaki gamers malaysia KGM or not?
Edison83
post Jul 22 2010, 04:46 PM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jul 22 2010, 03:59 PM)
I'll still take Spess Marines over Alien Marines. tongue.gif
*
y not ghostbuster, there's 4 of them~~
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 04:47 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
wow im a noob I never thought of finding servers through steam LOL!

Anyways most of the servers are full...
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 04:55 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


Whoever wants to play the game solo and gain EXP while doing so, do this:

1-Enable Developer Console on option
2-Start Offline Practice
3-Disconnect (Exit to Main Menu)
4-on console, type
QUOTE
map <mapname>

5-Now you have bots on Online maps!

Or you could skip step 2 and 3 if you're so awesome you want to solo the whole mission without bots.

EDIT: OMG with bots you dont gain exp, but if you solo without bots (hence bypass the 2 players requirement) you can get exp.

This post has been edited by Sewerspeakers: Jul 22 2010, 05:03 PM
Edison83
post Jul 22 2010, 04:55 PM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 04:47 PM)
wow im a noob I never thought of finding servers through steam LOL!

Anyways most of the servers are full...
*
it because they play with fren, rarely ppl here use pub 1 la
u gonna end up play a fed up match like L4D
TK and etc etc


Added on July 22, 2010, 5:00 pmFor those lack of fren to play... please join our Kaki gamers community
u may find some "kaki" there to play with u
bear in mind that we dont play "dead" 1 games

To join the community simply just search at community there by typing "Kaki Gamers Malaysia"

here how to get into our chatroom after u have join the community
(the new UI might change abit but the step are most likely the same

http://www.kakigamersmy.com/how-to-get-int...unity-chatroom/


Added on July 22, 2010, 5:01 pm
QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 22 2010, 04:55 PM)
Whoever wants to play the game solo and gain EXP while doing so, do this:

1-Enable Developer Console on option
2-Start Offline Practice
3-Disconnect (Exit to Main Menu)
4-on console, type

5-Now you have bots on Online maps!

Or you could skip step 2 and 3 if you're so awesome you want to solo the whole mission without bots.
*
dam u faris level grinding monger

This post has been edited by Edison83: Jul 22 2010, 05:01 PM
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 05:04 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


I just test with bots and I salah, you dont get exp, edited previous post.

Solo works though
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 05:19 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
ok the ping issue is fixed, I found the servers through steam than automatically finding it in Alien Swarm itself.
frags
post Jul 22 2010, 05:38 PM

The Wizard
Group Icon
VIP
1,640 posts

Joined: Oct 2006


QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 05:19 PM)
ok the ping issue is fixed, I found the servers through steam than automatically finding it in Alien Swarm itself.
*
1) Start Alien Swarm

2) Select Option

3) Select Keyboard/Mouse

4) Look below the key bindings for Enable Console. Make sure that is checked Click Done.

5) Press the tilde key, thats '~' below the escape key

6) Type openserverbrowser and press enter

After this, every time you enter the game you can press the tilde key and type openserverbrowser.
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 05:45 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
lol I fell to my death, didnt know that
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 05:56 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


I've just promoted myself and I went back to level1.
All my unlockables are locked, and I only get a medal.

If only they make unique models/skins for promoted players.
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 06:44 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
Argh my FPS is so low now, darnit, dunno whats the cause...
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 06:48 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 06:44 PM)
Argh my FPS is so low now, darnit, dunno whats the cause...
*
Alien Swarm has memory leak issues after playing for more than 2-3 hours. (depends on your computer too)
To deal with it, restart your game. tongue.gif
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 06:49 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
Yeah I restarted it, haven't played it yet though, "customizing" my Alien Swarm XD.


Added on July 22, 2010, 6:53 pmunfortunately, there is no way to bind or shortcut "openserverbrowser", why didn't they even include it at the menu in the first place?


Added on July 22, 2010, 6:59 pmweird why is my menu placed in the middle?

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 22 2010, 06:59 PM
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 22 2010, 07:08 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(justinlee999 @ Jul 22 2010, 06:49 PM)
Yeah I restarted it, haven't played it yet though, "customizing" my Alien Swarm XD.


Added on July 22, 2010, 6:53 pmunfortunately, there is no way to bind or shortcut "openserverbrowser", why didn't they even include it at the menu in the first place?


Added on July 22, 2010, 6:59 pmweird why is my menu placed in the middle?
*
1)It uses L4D branch of Source engine, so they used the Lobby system (also for Matchmaking to work). Adding a Server Browser for a 4 player game does not seem useful for them (and other countries with fast connection)

2) wat blink.gif
justinlee999
post Jul 22 2010, 07:08 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
just for clarification,, my health and portraits and all that other stuff is in the middle instead of the bottom...
Iam7
post Jul 22 2010, 07:12 PM

New Member
*
Newbie
0 posts

Joined: Jul 2010
Hey there, I'm a Long time reader, first time poster. Add me up, don't have any friends (Lame D;) to play with, add me up : Rusydi91
Crimson_SoulZ
post Jul 22 2010, 07:17 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
332 posts

Joined: Jan 2010
From: malaysia
yesterday's game with the KGM members. yay for stupidity



-Torrz
post Jul 22 2010, 07:37 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


how to play without bots? i always start with bots under offline practice...
four_add
post Jul 22 2010, 08:25 PM

Senior Lurker
*****
Senior Member
842 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: ~around da world~


its very hard to get into online game.. kept getting 'failed after 10 retries..'

Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 22 2010, 08:44 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 22 2010, 04:34 PM)
Level 5 lets you use flamer even if you don't have it, as it is a mission requirement.
*
QUOTE(H@H@ @ Jul 22 2010, 04:35 PM)
Its a lvl 15+ unlockable (Can't remember specifically).

The reason it appears sometimes is because some maps NEED the flamethrower as that's the only thing that can take out biomass.
*
Thanks guys! That clears it up! biggrin.gif

So I saw the post about playing solo, and thought why not give it a go. Hard is just too hard, so I went for normal at the first level. Managed to complete to mission with chainsaw, sentry, and electric armour! laugh.gif
ericpires
post Jul 22 2010, 08:47 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 22 2010, 04:46 PM)
ericpires,
have you joined kaki gamers malaysia KGM or not?
*
How to join KGM??? biggrin.gif
Iam7
post Jul 22 2010, 08:55 PM

New Member
*
Newbie
0 posts

Joined: Jul 2010
QUOTE(ericpires @ Jul 22 2010, 08:47 PM)
How to join KGM???  biggrin.gif
*
Joined it but I don't know what to do.. <- Nooby moments xD
kianweic
post Jul 22 2010, 09:18 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Luckily my backup works for Alien Swarm.

If not I gotta redownload the whole thing, now just need to download 30mb or so only.
CyberSundayz
post Jul 22 2010, 10:28 PM

★★★★★★★★★
******
Senior Member
1,850 posts

Joined: Feb 2008



Hey guys how to select/join e-club server?
H@H@
post Jul 22 2010, 10:41 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(CyberSundayz @ Jul 22 2010, 10:28 PM)
Hey guys how to select/join e-club server?
*
Joine the e-club Steam group and it'll appear in-game under Steam Group Servers.
Cheesenium
post Jul 22 2010, 10:46 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(CyberSundayz @ Jul 22 2010, 10:28 PM)
Hey guys how to select/join e-club server?
*
You have to find Steam groups that host servers like e-Club.

I find the old server browser in TF2, CS:S was much better. You can access it in the console.

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Jul 22 2010, 10:47 PM
CyberSundayz
post Jul 22 2010, 11:03 PM

★★★★★★★★★
******
Senior Member
1,850 posts

Joined: Feb 2008



Got it! playing alien swarn
s7ran9er
post Jul 23 2010, 12:12 AM

ლ(;◉;益;◉;ლ)
*******
Senior Member
4,210 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
they found HL2:EP3 hint in ASW :3
http://gamingbolt.com/2010/07/22/half-life...lien-swarm-sdk/
-Torrz
post Jul 23 2010, 03:08 AM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


max level d. tempted to go for promotion but the unlocks too fun to play. go ahead and use both fire and ice sentries as ur two slots and power glove on second/third map. and get ur buddy to have adrenaline and ur other buddy to get homing missile.


epic scene.

This post has been edited by -Torrz: Jul 23 2010, 03:09 AM
ericpires
post Jul 23 2010, 09:08 AM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


play until 3am yesterday... now like zombie in the office
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 23 2010, 09:32 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(ericpires @ Jul 22 2010, 08:47 PM)
How to join KGM???  biggrin.gif
*

facebook here.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=369635523696

steam group here.
http://steamcommunity.com/groups/kakigamers


then visit the KGM steam group chat room during night time, make some new friends. biggrin.gif
kianweic
post Jul 23 2010, 09:36 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Played a bit with Gormaz and then Domo last night, quite fun.

However, was quite laggy with Gormaz and a bit laggy with Domo.
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 23 2010, 09:43 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




domo's connection was terribad when she was playing with you earlier, when later a bit, about 12am like that her connection was much better liao.

i joined her group of 3 friends after you left their group hohoho.
Aeon_Clock
post Jul 23 2010, 09:50 AM

Caped Crusader
*******
Senior Member
4,261 posts

Joined: Oct 2007


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 22 2010, 04:25 PM)
anyone tried this?
kianweic
post Jul 23 2010, 10:01 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 23 2010, 09:43 AM)
domo's connection was terribad when she was playing with you earlier, when later a bit, about 12am like that her connection was much better liao.

i joined her group of 3 friends after you left their group hohoho.
*
I need to get myself a microphone.

Seems like a lot of fun giving out orders via microphone.

I have no idea how to use tech.
Grif
post Jul 23 2010, 10:07 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
378 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuching, Sarawak


Hm, can't download Alien Swarm atm. Damn servers still overloaded?
Aeon_Clock
post Jul 23 2010, 10:13 AM

Caped Crusader
*******
Senior Member
4,261 posts

Joined: Oct 2007


QUOTE(kianweic @ Jul 23 2010, 10:01 AM)
I need to get myself a microphone.

Seems like a lot of fun giving out orders via microphone.

I have no idea how to use tech.
*
techie is very simple...just solve the puzzles on teh control panels to gain access tongue.gif
techie needs to be protected while hacking coz he cannot defend himself...and if he gets distracted, a bit of time is wasted. Some people don't know how to defend techie well...
kianweic
post Jul 23 2010, 10:17 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


How to hack that terminal with all those 0s and 1s?
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 23 2010, 10:23 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(kianweic @ Jul 23 2010, 10:17 AM)
How to hack that terminal with all those 0s and 1s?
*

click up down to change their direction.
make all the 1s line up in the same line.

gM | Mutsumi-san
post Jul 23 2010, 10:26 AM

PhD Falcon punch, Gunslingin, Sentry & Trollin Engineering
******
Senior Member
1,429 posts

Joined: Jan 2003



QUOTE(Grif @ Jul 23 2010, 10:07 AM)
Hm, can't download Alien Swarm atm. Damn servers still overloaded?
*
try changing download location, it might work for u
kianweic
post Jul 23 2010, 11:40 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


An update is available for Alien Swarm and it's dedicated server portion.
temptation1314
post Jul 23 2010, 01:07 PM

Specials : 1,000,000 Spam Post Attack
*******
Senior Member
2,287 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Anno Domini Time Ultra: 1,000,000 Trans Am Attack!
QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 23 2010, 10:23 AM)
click up down to change their direction.
make all the 1s line up in the same line.
*
+ and move same direction tongue.gif
iRadiation
post Jul 23 2010, 01:20 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
504 posts

Joined: Feb 2010
--

This post has been edited by iRadiation: Jan 19 2018, 07:05 PM
apanzhafran
post Jul 23 2010, 01:29 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
65 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: KL


lol fun game, hope there's more maps, wil try the insane mode soon
ericpires
post Jul 23 2010, 01:53 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


QUOTE(iRadiation @ Jul 23 2010, 01:20 PM)
Ah, I think I was playing with you at 3am  tongue.gif

Were you Rpires? I remember he said he was from LYN.
*
Hahaha.. yeah thats me.. that was a fun game bro laugh.gif
justinlee999
post Jul 23 2010, 02:00 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
wah my update speed stuck at 0 bytes...
kianweic
post Jul 23 2010, 02:20 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Just introduced Alien Swarm to my friend who doesn't have a Steam account.
JinXXX
post Jul 23 2010, 02:57 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
2,516 posts

Joined: Feb 2007
From: Uarla Umpur



how do you guys usually hookup/find mates for the multiplayer ?
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 23 2010, 03:01 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(JinXXX @ Jul 23 2010, 02:57 PM)
how do you guys usually hookup/find mates for the multiplayer ?
*
Normally from their own community (ie. KGM).
justinlee999
post Jul 23 2010, 03:01 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
nah it actually updated, sneaky steam not showing my dl speed lol


Added on July 23, 2010, 3:02 pmwait, why is it taking forever for "scanning steam games updates"??


Added on July 23, 2010, 3:06 pmwait restarted steam and it got fixed

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 23 2010, 03:06 PM
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 23 2010, 03:07 PM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(JinXXX @ Jul 23 2010, 02:57 PM)
how do you guys usually hookup/find mates for the multiplayer ?
*

we make friends with fellow local malaysia pc gamers hohoho!

yes, do join the original pc games buyers local malaysia players KGM community!

justinlee999
post Jul 23 2010, 03:27 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
lol one guy fell down in the map but did not die and we couldn't complete the mission...
ZimCyx
post Jul 23 2010, 04:21 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
40 posts

Joined: Feb 2008


yay finish download

Name: gigomon

Huhuhu
Grif
post Jul 23 2010, 04:46 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
378 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuching, Sarawak


Finally can start DL alien swarm.
Afoxisko
post Jul 23 2010, 07:38 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
26 posts

Joined: Dec 2005


QUOTE(kianweic @ Jul 23 2010, 10:17 AM)
How to hack that terminal with all those 0s and 1s?
*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTgotMhLPEg#t=5m30s
Azfar90
post Jul 23 2010, 08:28 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
16 posts

Joined: Jul 2009



Malaysian Marine, anyone?

user posted image

Nah, just testing..of course it looks quite ugly..I'm still working on it since the textures map looks very complicated to me. I also don't have an idea how to make the custom texture in-game..but base on my observation, I assume that it has the same way to put custom textures like Left 4 Dead game..

This post has been edited by Azfar90: Jul 23 2010, 08:29 PM
Afoxisko
post Jul 23 2010, 08:58 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
26 posts

Joined: Dec 2005


I'll leave you guys to decide on what you're looking at.

user posted image

user posted image

user posted image
Sewerspeakers
post Jul 23 2010, 09:09 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


^ Above is awesome.

I'm prestige 2 lvl1 now!
CsG got promoted too.
ericpires
post Jul 23 2010, 10:45 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


Who wants to play now?? hehe
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 23 2010, 10:46 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Jul 23 2010, 09:09 PM)
^ Above is awesome.

I'm prestige 2 lvl1 now!
CsG got promoted too.
*
Awesome game earlier on! biggrin.gif
hakimix
post Jul 23 2010, 11:18 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
66 posts

Joined: Apr 2009
From: at VenriR's Lair waiting for Ragnarok


QUOTE(ericpires @ Jul 23 2010, 10:45 PM)
Who wants to play now?? hehe
*
Come at KGM chat roomlah pires easier to organise and get more players.
ericpires
post Jul 23 2010, 11:56 PM

Arsenal FC
*******
Senior Member
2,657 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, London


QUOTE(hakimix @ Jul 23 2010, 11:18 PM)
Come at KGM chat roomlah pires easier to organise and get more players.
*
im a bit lost on how to go there ler... hehe... plz icon_question.gif

i click enter chat room but cannot enter sad.gif

This post has been edited by ericpires: Jul 23 2010, 11:58 PM
kirashin
post Jul 24 2010, 01:03 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
me too..i cant enter..it juz said..add a game..wtf?? alien swarm isnt a game den??
mad_geist
post Jul 24 2010, 01:03 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
31 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
From: Selangor, Malaysia


QUOTE(ericpires @ Jul 23 2010, 11:56 PM)
im a bit lost on how to go there ler... hehe... plz  icon_question.gif

i click enter chat room but cannot enter sad.gif
*
Oh.. so you were P!res that played with me, SupaKS and S.rip just now.. fun stuff..

to get to Kaki Gamers Chat room.. login to your Steam, go to Community page, search for Kaki Gamers, click on the link then click on the "Enter chat room" link on the right hand side..

hope this helps

[edit :-]
oh I misread your problem.. maybe you need to join the KGM first before going to the Chat Room?

This post has been edited by mad_geist: Jul 24 2010, 01:04 AM
kianweic
post Jul 24 2010, 01:03 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Just played with Deimos, Kambing and another guy.

Loads of fun.

I am now Level 11.
Hive
post Jul 24 2010, 02:21 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
84 posts

Joined: Apr 2005
Any other use for lvl besides weapons ?
Afoxisko
post Jul 24 2010, 02:25 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
26 posts

Joined: Dec 2005


Weapons and Equipment only.
kianweic
post Jul 24 2010, 02:44 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Flamer sentry gun is quite powerful albeit that its range is pretty short or at least that's what it seems.
onimusha_m16
post Jul 24 2010, 06:36 AM

Mr Bean
******
Senior Member
1,239 posts

Joined: Oct 2005
From: Malacca


for those who cant even update steam to download the game
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2010/0...ownload-region/
kianweic
post Jul 24 2010, 10:15 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Weird, Alien Swarm on my Steam list is trying to get itself updated again.

Tamsin
post Jul 24 2010, 10:29 AM

On my way
****
Senior Member
553 posts

Joined: Apr 2010


mmm...tesla cannon
kianweic
post Jul 24 2010, 10:30 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


I need to get the flamer to fry those aliens good.

justinlee999
post Jul 24 2010, 11:50 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
Played with Deimos and kianweic, lol.

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 24 2010, 11:51 AM
kirashin
post Jul 24 2010, 11:50 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
already join KGM..but wen press enter chat room it juz displayed "You need to have a game first before u can join the chat room" and so i was thinkin..alien swarm isnt listed as one den??
Gormaz
post Jul 24 2010, 11:52 AM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


Looks like they nerfed Tesla cannon....

Was by far the most useful weapon though so I kinda understand.

Alien Swarm
The Vindicator’s grenade explosion effect should no longer crash users running a GTX260 graphics card.
Fixed a bug where marines would continue to be buffed by the Damage Amp if they were standing in it when it expired.
Fixed ammo usage on the Tesla Cannon to properly decrease 4 times a second instead of 2 (doubled clip size to account for this).
Rebalanced Tesla Cannon’s damage to encourage it to be used more as a support weapon.
Tesla Cannon will now use ammo slowly even when it isn’t damaging something.
Fixed Unicode text chat

This post has been edited by Gormaz: Jul 24 2010, 11:54 AM
justinlee999
post Jul 24 2010, 11:55 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
aww my tesla isn't so good anymore, but the flamer uses so much ammo and the ammo is so little...
HiT-AbLe
post Jul 24 2010, 01:31 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
866 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
Oh no Valve nerfed Tesla cannon, how to play insane mode with nerfed Tesla cannon?
-Torrz
post Jul 24 2010, 01:35 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


Damnit, they nerfed Tesla. Dont nerf the vindicator next. double vindicator loadout is really good.


How much dmg was it? i didnt see its stats but been constantly using it at higher difficulty. Flamer is good for map 5 and 7. Good to fry parasites before they have a chance to infect anyone. Worst is the "use of ammo even when not firing" part!

This post has been edited by -Torrz: Jul 24 2010, 01:36 PM
justinlee999
post Jul 24 2010, 01:58 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
I usually tesla or flame them then melee them, but very risky because melee so slow...


Added on July 24, 2010, 3:35 pmok I got promoted, it seems useless other than getting a nice shiny badge and reset everything to level 1


Added on July 24, 2010, 5:08 pmwhy on earth does a torchlight use the offhand slot...

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 24 2010, 05:08 PM
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 24 2010, 05:32 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


My awesome Tesla Canon sad.gif I even got 0 kills in a game with it. Stun stun stun, guess that 1 damage doesn't really do shit laugh.gif
four_add
post Jul 24 2010, 05:40 PM

Senior Lurker
*****
Senior Member
842 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: ~around da world~


^stun+melee smile.gif
kirashin
post Jul 25 2010, 02:01 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
nw i noe why...alien swarm isnt counted as one of steam purchased game..thus..those who dun hv any..ori steam game..are unable to add fren or join group game..solve for the lulz..dang
-Torrz
post Jul 25 2010, 03:04 AM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


Wow I think I might have started a new trend. Using proximity firewall as an effective shutdown. Such an underused sidearm till at least 3 people said they didnt see anyone using it before me.


really helpful in hard/Insane mode.
CyberSundayz
post Jul 25 2010, 10:41 AM

★★★★★★★★★
******
Senior Member
1,850 posts

Joined: Feb 2008



QUOTE(kirashin @ Jul 25 2010, 02:01 AM)
nw i noe why...alien swarm isnt counted as one of steam purchased game..thus..those who dun hv any..ori steam game..are unable to add fren or join group game..solve for the lulz..dang
*
really? lulz
where u read that?
kirashin
post Jul 25 2010, 10:54 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
= = " umm through the help thingy..whr it said "limited account will have limited access to the feature..locked feature like group games, adding friends will only be available once u pre-purchase and activate a game" so from that..since alien swarm is free..u noe wat it means..
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Jul 25 2010, 11:04 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




QUOTE(kirashin @ Jul 25 2010, 10:54 AM)
= = " umm through the help thingy..whr it said "limited account will have limited access to the feature..locked feature like group games, adding friends will only be available once u pre-purchase and activate a game" so from that..since alien swarm is free..u noe wat it means..
*

well since alien swarm is free so it means that your steam account has not bought any games yet.
you can get others to add you as friends and you can accept them as friends though.

it is not that hard to buy a game on steam.
during sales seasons, some games sell for as low as USD 0.95 which is less than RM4.00 over here.
justinlee999
post Jul 25 2010, 04:19 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
apparently the tesla cannon has been unnerfed in some servers, 10 ammo, same damage.
kane_WWE_07
post Jul 25 2010, 04:59 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2008
How to see your ping during in-game?
chamelion
post Jul 25 2010, 05:02 PM

Back to Bricking
*******
Senior Member
2,755 posts

Joined: Dec 2004
f8
Katsuke
post Jul 25 2010, 07:11 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


Already Promotion level 3 and I'm still not used to hearing the characters say "Get it off!" or "Its on me!!"..
Keep thinking its Parasite attack. >_>

Too much L4D I guess. tongue.gif
Tamsin
post Jul 25 2010, 08:44 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
553 posts

Joined: Apr 2010


Btw how many promotions are available?
Katsuke
post Jul 25 2010, 09:00 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


QUOTE(Tamsin @ Jul 25 2010, 08:44 PM)
Btw how many promotions are available?
*
Just 3 so far.
kirashin
post Jul 25 2010, 11:46 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
108 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
i wanted to buy some music game..but oh well..still havent lv up..huhuhu
chamelion
post Jul 26 2010, 01:01 AM

Back to Bricking
*******
Senior Member
2,755 posts

Joined: Dec 2004
any1 know what is the wining obj of office map? stay alive for how long? cant find any info on it...
TENAXIS
post Jul 26 2010, 02:06 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
104 posts

Joined: Mar 2008


i hate the FF in this game... cant spam miniguns.....
kianweic
post Jul 26 2010, 09:22 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(TENAXIS @ Jul 26 2010, 02:06 AM)
i hate the FF in this game...  cant spam miniguns.....
*
What do you mean by FF?
Gormaz
post Jul 26 2010, 09:31 AM

Space Dwarf
****
Senior Member
576 posts

Joined: May 2008
From: Not here


QUOTE(kianweic @ Jul 26 2010, 09:22 AM)
What do you mean by FF?
*
Friendly Fire
Cheesenium
post Jul 26 2010, 09:31 AM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(kianweic @ Jul 26 2010, 09:22 AM)
What do you mean by FF?
*
It means friendly fire.
ik3da
post Jul 26 2010, 10:02 AM

Poisoned, broken, and definitely poorer.
****
Senior Member
545 posts

Joined: Aug 2005
From: Where kiasu/kiasi lives



QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Jul 25 2010, 11:04 AM)
well since alien swarm is free so it means that your steam account has not bought any games yet.
you can get others to add you as friends and you can accept them as friends though.

it is not that hard to buy a game on steam.
during sales seasons, some games sell for as low as USD 0.95 which is less than RM4.00 over here.
*
Think others can't add the players who have yet to buy any games on Steam yet. I was on Portal only and my friend couldn't add/find me at all - luckily for me though, I joined at the same time summer sales started. Great time.
Edison83
post Jul 26 2010, 11:59 AM

No Games No Life.
******
Senior Member
1,374 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: Red Comet




QUOTE(TENAXIS @ Jul 26 2010, 02:06 AM)
i hate the FF in this game...  cant spam miniguns.....
*
no nid care 1
wen u spam minigun, its very easily spotted, if the fella still a moron stay infront of u, let him have it
i just cant stand wen i was about to use or was using minigun, some moron go infront of me to melee alien...
kianweic
post Jul 26 2010, 12:01 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


After playing Alien Swarm, I am quite tempted to get Alien Breed.

apanzhafran
post Jul 26 2010, 06:46 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
65 posts

Joined: Jun 2008
From: KL


already tried insane mode, its insane! u need 2 medics at least for infected
kazek
post Jul 26 2010, 07:07 PM

The Bringer of Rain
******
Senior Member
1,116 posts

Joined: Mar 2008
From: Arsenal Lounge


QUOTE(Edison83 @ Jul 26 2010, 11:59 AM)
no nid care 1
wen u spam minigun, its very easily spotted, if the fella still a moron stay infront of u, let him have it
i just cant stand wen i was about to use or was using minigun, some moron go infront of me to melee alien...
*
Omg yes especially since this game has a lot of narrow corridors.
Speaking of melee, when I play medic those same morons waste my heal ammo on them, then when its parasite time, I cannot save them.
Jabenja
post Jul 26 2010, 09:44 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
59 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
i just found this game! it looks very nice.. is it lag?? testing in few hour~~


Added on July 26, 2010, 9:50 pmwalao steam cannot update client at the moment. o_O

This post has been edited by Jabenja: Jul 26 2010, 09:50 PM
iLoveChicks
post Jul 26 2010, 10:07 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
played it , why is it so fast for my ammo to use up ?
Tamsin
post Jul 26 2010, 10:17 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
553 posts

Joined: Apr 2010


QUOTE(apanzhafran @ Jul 26 2010, 06:46 PM)
already tried insane mode, its insane! u need 2 medics at least for infected
*
Nope wink.gif
kianweic
post Jul 27 2010, 08:11 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(iLoveChicks @ Jul 26 2010, 10:07 PM)
played it ,  why is it so fast for my ammo to use up ?
*
Learn to conserve ammo.

Also there are ammo crate lying around in some levels.
farkinid
post Jul 27 2010, 09:21 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
997 posts

Joined: Feb 2007


Anybody wanna play tonight? about 10.30pm. I iz still noob and always kena tendang from public server for being too... uh... trigger happy
SUSwilsonjay
post Jul 27 2010, 10:11 AM

6 Stars Social Justice Warrior
******
Senior Member
1,605 posts

Joined: Feb 2006


QUOTE(iLoveChicks @ Jul 26 2010, 10:07 PM)
played it ,  why is it so fast for my ammo to use up ?
*
1 thing i realised is that alot of people tend to reload their weapons when there is still ammo left. once u reload ull use up 1 catridge. really waste of ammo
CRSSER
post Jul 27 2010, 11:09 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
403 posts

Joined: Nov 2008


alien swarm now update something
TENAXIS
post Jul 27 2010, 12:14 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
104 posts

Joined: Mar 2008


anyone know what the update contains?
H@H@
post Jul 27 2010, 12:18 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



Fixed performance issues on SynTek Residential
Added Dedicated Server Browser to the main menu
Cheat protected marine skill values.

http://store.steampowered.com/news/4123/
Jabenja
post Jul 27 2010, 12:38 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
59 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
wahh i still cant update client. is it normal?
chamelion
post Jul 27 2010, 12:51 PM

Back to Bricking
*******
Senior Member
2,755 posts

Joined: Dec 2004
tuesday is steam & valve update day. norm if there is update, it will busy or no respond for few hour..
Yuki Ijuin
post Jul 27 2010, 12:59 PM

I just lurk nowadays.
****
Senior Member
649 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
From: Cheras


If you think people walking into your minigun is stupid. Try people walking into the turret you're controlling in the Reactor stage. >_<
iLoveChicks
post Jul 27 2010, 01:33 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
Why people dont comunicate in game lol , ..kinda frustrating when ask a question and no one answers =(
SweetPuff
post Jul 27 2010, 03:00 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
2,021 posts

Joined: Jan 2003


Coz they're probably too busy shooting things.

Gosh I hate nubs who just ignores friendly fire.
Tamsin
post Jul 27 2010, 03:13 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
553 posts

Joined: Apr 2010


1 question..If got 2 officers in-game,will the leadership ability be doubled?
Afoxisko
post Jul 27 2010, 03:33 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
26 posts

Joined: Dec 2005


I think you mean if they stack. No idea.
Jabenja
post Jul 27 2010, 03:54 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
59 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
its weird. been failed to update since ysterday. getting 0 response from steam forum too.
iLoveChicks
post Jul 27 2010, 04:02 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
this game is nice =DD alot of koreans playing too o.o
Katsuke
post Jul 27 2010, 04:06 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
25 posts

Joined: Nov 2009
From: Land of Maple Syrup & Hockey


Speaking of newbies with FF..

I remember my pub 2nd game at Residential..One guy kena Parasite, then the Flamer and one guy started shooting/punching at him till he died. XD

Still happens now. Some people still punch if you get a Parasite on you.

This post has been edited by Katsuke: Jul 27 2010, 04:09 PM
H@H@
post Jul 27 2010, 04:07 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Katsuke @ Jul 27 2010, 04:06 PM)
Still happens now. Some people still punch if you if you get a Parasite on you.
*
"HE'S RIDING ME!!! GET HIM OFF ME!!!"

laugh.gif
Koross
post Jul 27 2010, 05:02 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
185 posts

Joined: Jan 2003


I'm assuming they are trying to get rid of the parasite. Unfortunately, the only way to save an infected marine is with healing.

However, if you have no way of saving your infected team mate, it would be better if you killed him/her so that the person doesn't explode into a mass of parasites. Yes, TKing your infected team mate doesn't cause them to explode into a mass of parasites.
H@H@
post Jul 27 2010, 05:12 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(Koross @ Jul 27 2010, 05:02 PM)
I'm assuming they are trying to get rid of the parasite. Unfortunately, the only way to save an infected marine is with healing.

However, if you have no way of saving your infected team mate, it would be better if you killed him/her so that the person doesn't explode into a mass of parasites. Yes, TKing your infected team mate doesn't cause them to explode into a mass of parasites.
*
There's also the tesla armour. It takes awhile to kill the parasite though, so still needs healing on top of that.
-Torrz
post Jul 27 2010, 06:48 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


Punching is not ff
justinlee999
post Jul 27 2010, 06:55 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
ah they improve the issues with SynTek residential? I thought I was the only one with low FPS during that level.
kianweic
post Jul 27 2010, 09:52 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


There is a patch for Alien Swarm both the game and the dedicated server portion.
justinlee999
post Jul 27 2010, 09:57 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
the dedicated server browser looks much better now smile.gif.
kianweic
post Jul 27 2010, 10:22 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Yup, can get Deimos to host with his Linux server.
justinlee999
post Jul 27 2010, 10:42 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
or Bl@ck lol, for casual games.
kianweic
post Jul 27 2010, 10:45 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


I probably get Alien Breed during end of the year.

Hopefully it will be on sale.

Alien Swarm tempted me to get that game.

justinlee999
post Jul 28 2010, 02:20 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
whats the diff between alien breed and swarm?


Added on July 28, 2010, 2:22 pmalso the two pack is on a discount ooo.


Added on July 28, 2010, 3:53 pmi hate it when a person takes special weapons and spams his ammo...

This post has been edited by justinlee999: Jul 28 2010, 03:53 PM
iLoveChicks
post Jul 28 2010, 04:49 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
Friendly Fire is a pain in da arse.
justinlee999
post Jul 28 2010, 04:57 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
not when you got people who can aim
Jabenja
post Jul 28 2010, 09:58 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
59 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
guys wanna play together later on? around 11.30 pm?

i got 1 friend play with me. we both using mic a lot. we jokes and lol a lot so whoever find that offensive dun bother join.
TENAXIS
post Jul 28 2010, 10:59 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
104 posts

Joined: Mar 2008


QUOTE(Jabenja @ Jul 28 2010, 09:58 PM)
guys wanna play together later on? around 11.30 pm?

i got 1 friend play with me. we both using mic a lot. we jokes and lol a lot so whoever find that offensive dun bother join.
*
insane ?? tongue.gif
nvm familly guy is on tv at that time

This post has been edited by TENAXIS: Jul 28 2010, 11:09 PM
Jabenja
post Jul 28 2010, 11:27 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
59 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
no.. i just started play. but i finish all hard mission already, terus level 11. lol.
now just wanna have fun killing some time. insane mode is from addon only right?
Yuki Ijuin
post Jul 29 2010, 12:40 AM

I just lurk nowadays.
****
Senior Member
649 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
From: Cheras


FF is a pain. When your teammate is the one that is carrying the Flamethrower and doesn't know what is burst fire. >_>"

I don't mind shooting other people in the back if they run into me.
iLoveChicks
post Jul 29 2010, 01:08 AM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
QUOTE(Yuki Ijuin @ Jul 29 2010, 12:40 AM)
FF is a pain. When your teammate is the one that is carrying the Flamethrower and doesn't know what is burst fire. >_>"

I don't mind shooting other people in the back if they run into me.
*
BBQ =PPPPPPP
Tamsin
post Jul 29 2010, 03:10 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
553 posts

Joined: Apr 2010


...starting to get bored of this game
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Jul 29 2010, 03:40 PM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


Wow. Just noticed e-Club added a TON of servers blink.gif
justinlee999
post Jul 29 2010, 04:34 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
43 posts

Joined: Dec 2008
I think e-club is one of the servers where the tesla is unnerfed...
-Torrz
post Jul 30 2010, 03:12 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


I've officially finished the game.


Attached Image


Speed runs are quite impossible to do tho.
M2K2Land
post Jul 30 2010, 03:55 PM

Inevitable 忍者
*******
Senior Member
2,407 posts

Joined: Apr 2006
QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 30 2010, 03:12 PM)
I've officially finished the game.
Attached Image
Speed runs are quite impossible to do tho.
*
Can I play the campaign alone? Or I must have team to play this game? i try to play but it say at least must 2 player...
H@H@
post Jul 30 2010, 04:23 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 30 2010, 03:12 PM)
I've officially finished the game.
Attached Image
Speed runs are quite impossible to do tho.
*
Lol, that's hardly "official".

The speedrun times do look rather feasible and not like the insano-glitch ridden ones used on other types of Speedruns.
kane_WWE_07
post Jul 30 2010, 11:15 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
86 posts

Joined: Jul 2008
What does nerf mean?
H@H@
post Jul 30 2010, 11:50 PM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(kane_WWE_07 @ Jul 30 2010, 11:15 PM)
What does nerf mean?
*
A nerf is when a particular item/weapon is made less effective than it was before a patch.
kianweic
post Jul 31 2010, 01:40 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Sorry Stalkie,

I was playing Starcraft 2 earlier. I plan to finish the singleplayer portion quickly.
kianweic
post Jul 31 2010, 09:37 AM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


Small update earlier for Alien Swarm.

Details as follows:

1. Fixed XP/Level transferring to a new player using an old player’s PC
2. Addon VPKs get priority over base VPKs
3. Added -override_vpk command line option to make loose files have priority over VPKs
4. Stopped spawners shutting down completely when an alien is blocking the location for more than 5 ticks in a row.

kazek
post Aug 2 2010, 07:27 PM

The Bringer of Rain
******
Senior Member
1,116 posts

Joined: Mar 2008
From: Arsenal Lounge


QUOTE(-Torrz @ Jul 30 2010, 03:12 PM)
I've officially finished the game.
Attached Image
Speed runs are quite impossible to do tho.
*
Nah you just need a decent team and a plan right from the go. I did all the speed runs.
And now I'm left with...
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Security expert seems glitchy coz I've done the several hacks without being logged but I can't seem to get the achievement.


-Torrz
post Aug 2 2010, 07:54 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


I'm surprised you managed the speed runs before the Insane campaign. cuz Insane is jst follow the flow. on the other hand, the rush needs good planning as not everyone wants to rush till the end.


Put the full captions on, it helps alot to see if you're really logged on or not. Maybe you've missed it and didnt know.
kazek
post Aug 2 2010, 10:10 PM

The Bringer of Rain
******
Senior Member
1,116 posts

Joined: Mar 2008
From: Arsenal Lounge


QUOTE(-Torrz @ Aug 2 2010, 07:54 PM)
I'm surprised you managed the speed runs before the Insane campaign. cuz Insane is jst follow the flow. on the other hand, the rush needs good planning as not everyone wants to rush till the end.
Put the full captions on, it helps alot to see if you're really logged on or not. Maybe you've missed it and didnt know.
*
I just got 6/7 of the insane campaign. Never really bothered to get it before. Yeah the only way to do the speed runs is for everyone to be on the same page.
We always knew which route we were going to take before hand.

This post has been edited by kazek: Aug 2 2010, 10:13 PM
Crazy.SoT.Gila
post Aug 3 2010, 09:45 AM

Regular
******
Senior Member
1,704 posts

Joined: Sep 2005
From: Oil Town


e-Club took down all their servers huh? sad.gif
kazek
post Aug 3 2010, 10:12 AM

The Bringer of Rain
******
Senior Member
1,116 posts

Joined: Mar 2008
From: Arsenal Lounge


Yeah they started disappearing yesterday. I think by the time I stopped playing there were about 2-3 e-club servers still up but right now they are all gone.
But I get good ping on the 3FL servers and games.on.net. You could try those
Grif
post Aug 3 2010, 01:16 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
378 posts

Joined: Feb 2008
From: Kuching, Sarawak


Wokay. Finally finished my exams. (!)

Now, who's up for a game? Level 1 noob. laugh.gif
ZRong223
post Aug 3 2010, 10:24 PM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
864 posts

Joined: Dec 2009
From: Selangor


How you all sure that there will be a DLC of Alien Swarm in the future?
Does it just a predict?
crisboy
post Aug 4 2010, 01:15 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
74 posts

Joined: Sep 2004


wrong sectyion....

This post has been edited by crisboy: Aug 4 2010, 01:20 AM
H@H@
post Aug 4 2010, 02:37 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(ZRong223 @ Aug 3 2010, 10:24 PM)
How you all sure that there will be a DLC of Alien Swarm in the future?
Does it just a predict?
*
Yeap, its just petty predictions at the moment.

Then again, it is a free game, so you can't exactly say "THEY WERE HOLDING BACK CONTENT!", unless of course buying it for 0 dollars actually entitles you to something.
TSbobohead1988
post Aug 4 2010, 03:08 AM

Enthusiast
*****
Senior Member
852 posts

Joined: Jun 2007
From: Sungai-Takda-Ara


QUOTE(H@H@ @ Aug 4 2010, 02:37 AM)
Then again, it is a free game, so you can't exactly say "THEY WERE HOLDING BACK CONTENT!", unless of course buying it for 0 dollars actually entitles you to something.
*
Proof that Valve is a genius in the Buisness Admin Department
H@H@
post Aug 4 2010, 10:59 AM

I'M THE TEAMKILLING F***TARD!!!
Group Icon
VIP
6,727 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: 6 feet under at Bloodgulch Outpost Alpha Number 1



QUOTE(bobohead1988 @ Aug 4 2010, 03:08 AM)
Proof that Valve is a genius in the Buisness Admin Department
*
Tru dat.

Case in point: Hats
iLoveChicks
post Aug 4 2010, 03:59 PM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
Are there any malaysia server or whatever its called ? playing with other countries is so laggy -.-

This post has been edited by iLoveChicks: Aug 4 2010, 03:59 PM
evolution120
post Aug 5 2010, 04:02 PM

In nickel we trust.
*******
Senior Member
4,306 posts

Joined: Oct 2006

guys, how to change the view from 3rd person view to 1st person view? i tired "firstperson", but cannot.. some of them can enable 1st person view eh.. how?
Sewerspeakers
post Aug 5 2010, 05:01 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
176 posts

Joined: Nov 2007
From: Cyberjaya


QUOTE(evolution120 @ Aug 5 2010, 04:02 PM)
guys, how to change the view from 3rd person view to 1st person view? i tired "firstperson", but cannot.. some of them can enable 1st person view eh.. how?
*
use sv_cheats 1 before using firstperson.
and after that asw_controls 0 to unlock y axis camera movement.

You can't use firstperson without using sv_cheats, as Valve flagged it as cheat.
evolution120
post Aug 5 2010, 06:27 PM

In nickel we trust.
*******
Senior Member
4,306 posts

Joined: Oct 2006

QUOTE(Sewerspeakers @ Aug 5 2010, 05:01 PM)
use sv_cheats 1 before using firstperson.
and after that asw_controls 0 to unlock y axis camera movement.

You can't use firstperson without using sv_cheats, as Valve flagged it as cheat.
*
i know need sv_cheats 1 first, be when playing online, the game doesn't have sv_cheats 1 enabled, but the person still get to use 1st person view.. any idea? they said set it at steam.. but where?
frega
post Aug 23 2010, 04:49 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
396 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
this games needs more campaigns. i'm bored after 1 day.
gM | Mutsumi-san
post Aug 24 2010, 08:39 AM

PhD Falcon punch, Gunslingin, Sentry & Trollin Engineering
******
Senior Member
1,429 posts

Joined: Jan 2003



gentlemen...

new difficulty,
new FF mode,
new ranks,

and new bies expected to land in your nearest servers
Deimos Tel`Arin
post Aug 24 2010, 09:03 AM

The LYN Kondom Man
*******
Senior Member
4,202 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: THE ONE AND ONLY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KINGDOM




still no linux server? sad.
frega
post Aug 24 2010, 02:02 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
396 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
QUOTE(gM | Mutsumi-san @ Aug 24 2010, 08:39 AM)
gentlemen...

new difficulty,
new FF mode,
new ranks,

and new bies expected to land in your nearest servers
*
o.o less vague please.

new campaign?
Cheesenium
post Aug 24 2010, 02:34 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(frega @ Aug 24 2010, 02:02 PM)
o.o less vague please.

new campaign?
*
Go read the patch notes.

There wont be new campaign.
-Torrz
post Aug 24 2010, 05:02 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


Updated news for lazies

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «



Yeap, not going to farm for those Stars until someone mods a new campaign. Unless I'm extremely bored.
Cheesenium
post Aug 24 2010, 05:05 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
I do feel like trying the new Onslaught mode.

Are you back in Aus yet, torrz?

This post has been edited by Cheesenium: Aug 24 2010, 05:06 PM
-Torrz
post Aug 24 2010, 05:23 PM

◕‿◕
*******
Senior Member
2,095 posts

Joined: Nov 2008
From: misery


Yeah been here for almost 2 months already...... I thought you knew?! When AS first came out, I was back there already, hence no tf2 gaming. even that one time i invited you, i was back here.



Wanna try Onslaught mode? yours truly is available only this weekend...

This post has been edited by -Torrz: Aug 24 2010, 05:23 PM
Cheesenium
post Aug 24 2010, 05:27 PM

Vigilo Confido
*******
Senior Member
4,852 posts

Joined: Aug 2006
QUOTE(-Torrz @ Aug 24 2010, 05:23 PM)
Yeah been here for almost 2 months already...... I thought you knew?! When AS first came out, I was back there already, hence no tf2 gaming. even that one time i invited you, i was back here.
Wanna try Onslaught mode? yours truly is available only this weekend...
*
Sure man, im still in uni though.

Would want to give AS a spin with Onslaught tonight. I'll let you know when im playing.
Laguna
post Aug 28 2010, 02:53 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
313 posts

Joined: Apr 2006


Well I am currently downloading the game how many people are actually playing alien swarm on steam hmm ??
Yuki Ijuin
post Aug 28 2010, 03:49 AM

I just lurk nowadays.
****
Senior Member
649 posts

Joined: Jan 2007
From: Cheras


A lot. As long as you remember that you're playing on an international level.
Laguna
post Aug 28 2010, 03:55 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
313 posts

Joined: Apr 2006


QUOTE(Yuki Ijuin @ Aug 28 2010, 03:49 AM)
A lot. As long as you remember that you're playing on an international level.
*
Alright thanks for the response ^^
khaidani
post Nov 30 2010, 08:57 PM

Casual
***
Junior Member
385 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: banting,serdang,uniten



hye guyz, played alien swarm for 2 times only, shut down my pc, and restart pc again..

and suddenly got this..


how to solve it?
thanks


Attached thumbnail(s)
Attached Image
kianweic
post Nov 30 2010, 09:02 PM

Work hard, play hard.
*******
Senior Member
3,809 posts

Joined: Sep 2007
From: Jakarta


QUOTE(khaidani @ Nov 30 2010, 08:57 PM)
hye guyz, played alien swarm for 2 times only, shut down my pc, and restart pc again..

and suddenly got this..
how to solve it?
thanks
*
I reckon Steam is down.

Because I am having the exact same problems with my games.
qhalidx
post Apr 2 2011, 02:27 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
148 posts

Joined: Sep 2005


new player here..still getting used to the bird's eye view and feeling useless since i kept getting my team mission failed..
question, why it it sometime lag in the middle of the mission..bila mula okey jer..
iLoveChicks
post Jun 7 2012, 02:45 AM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
any1 still playing this game ? LOL
thelion4ever
post Jun 7 2012, 05:55 AM

Olga Kurylenko
*****
Senior Member
967 posts

Joined: Oct 2010
From: Klang


Awesome game but not enough people playing sad.gif
Uzumaki NaruTo
post Jun 9 2012, 05:21 PM

oro?
*******
Senior Member
4,187 posts

Joined: Jan 2003
From: sleepy melati



lol kudos to whoever revived this thread. Play some random public games ands its fun. Managed to get few kills before the other mates left me (since they all are on level 20+ish laugh.gif )
fat cat
post Jun 10 2012, 12:37 AM

Casual
***
Junior Member
449 posts

Joined: Jan 2010
From: Race : ☐ Malay ☐ Chinese ☐ India ☑ /k/tard


meh, i only get 60 fps on alien swarm.. usually get 150+ fps on source games.
iLoveChicks
post Jun 10 2012, 01:36 AM

On my way
****
Senior Member
527 posts

Joined: Oct 2009
From: earth
hahaha , yes its revived , lets playyyyyy


Added on June 12, 2012, 7:13 pmPLAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

This post has been edited by iLoveChicks: Jun 12 2012, 07:13 PM
Metallics
post Apr 21 2017, 12:09 PM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
100 posts

Joined: Nov 2007


Guys!

Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop just got released yesterday!!

Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop extends Alien Swarm, bringing more of everything: maps, aliens, game modes, guns... And most importantly Steam Workshop support.

- Tactical co-op for up to 8 players with a top-down perspective
- Steam Workshop support for community maps and challenges
- New co-operative campaigns
- Challenges: Modifications of the game, just like Mutations in Left 4 Dead 2
- PvP: Deathmatch, Gun Game, Instagib, and Team Deathmatch
- Singleplayer: Play with improved bots on all our official maps
- New Aliens: HL2 antlion guards and more
- New Weapons: Desert Eagle, Devastator, and Combat Rifle, with more to come
- Over 100 Steam achievements
- Leaderboards: compete with your friends for the fastest mission completion
- Improved spectating: see hacking minigames and mouse movements in real time

http://store.steampowered.com/app/563560/
Lada Putih
post Apr 28 2017, 08:53 AM

Getting Started
**
Junior Member
214 posts

Joined: Mar 2016
inb4 speesh mahreen mode

 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.1215sec    1.13    6 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 21st December 2025 - 01:33 AM