The Ship patched! Anyone still interested?
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006 - 11:58pm
Apparently the developers have been busy... I highlighted what I think are the big ones, but this sounds like a huge patch. Is anyone interested in getting a night of sociopathy set aside for this again? Does that Linux fix mean that this could allow a dedicated server for this game?
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New multiplayer map - Connemara
New multiplayer map - Cotopaxi
Existing multiplayer maps updated with various bug fixes
New Tutorial added (to allow new players to learn various aspects of the game)
Added new voice overs for various crew
Added new voice overs for player reactions
Identity and Quarry portraits on HUD now look in the correct direction
Improved performance of Bots
Changed end of round sequence so the round always finishes before changing to the next map
Added a small delay when scrolling through weapons to make sure only one is changed at a time
Improved peformance for security
In-game music volume can now be adjusted from audio options
Added sounds for players peeing and pooing themselves
Added an animation for the Psychiatrist once the player is finished being healed and when being healed
Added sound for elevator arriving at a floor
Changed witnessing another player in wrong-sex room to play a squeal sound for players witnessing them instead of playing an alarm sound
When players talk to crew they now continue to talk to the player until the player is finished talking
Changed voice sounds for Steward crew members
Added eat candy animation
Stopped creating a wallet or purse for players who are dead and disconnect
Added sounds when a player is arrested, charged for trespassing and charged in court room
Added shank weapon
Removed decals on characters
Added new male suit outfit
Improved quality of all user interface textures when running game using medium or low detail textures
Improved deckplans for all maps
Incresed overall volume of footstep sounds
Improved Shopkeeper, Nurse and Barman voice-over sounds
Improved pee and poo sounds
Added Russian localization of text
Improved layout of item information in Inventory, shops and containers to allow for longer localised textBug fixes
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Crash fixed when player in trap leaves the game
Script names changed to load correctly with Linux dedicated server
Fixed 'infinite satchels' exploit
Fixed bug with Quarry location not updating after being healed or in jail
Fixed floating characters bug
Fixed bug when interacting with things whilst jumping
Fixed incorrect examine descriptions
Fixed secondary messages so words are not split for long messages
Fixed possible Steam connection issues
Added 2 new columns to in-game server browser to show the game mode and witnesses settings for each server
Fixed sound for characters on-fire
Fixed bug where you could be stuck standing in a bed when hit while sleeping
Fixed bug with Bots sometimes flying off after interacting with something
Fixed changing clothes animation bug when in Inventory
Fixed bug with hunger needs satisfiers
Fixed localization text for all languages
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I might be in if we can get a decent group together.
Well, I don't like to toot my own horn, but I'm a pretty good amateur rectal photographer. Would you like to see my portfolio?
Song of the Week: ...on Facebook...
Because... well, why not?
I am definitely going to have a revisit to The Ship, if only to be immature and check out these "improvements".
Im game -- as it were.
Gamertag: GWJ Rabbit | Last.fm | Twitter
"In other news, Miyamoto pissed on my head, and gave me a forecast of rain." - *Le
Hopefully they fixed the game this time. I've never managed to play for more than 15 minutes without a hard lockup, and my system, while definitely not new, doesn't suck. Think it was sound-related... In my opinion, this is the worst twenty bucks I ever dropped.
Mercury's been in retrograde most of the week. It's like a full moon with a side of kicked-in-the-nuts. -- H.P. Lovesauce
I'll play. Jolly good.
NOTE: This is not a doodle bug.
Spore
I still play it from time to time but I sort of have to agree with Jeb's comments. The player population has plummetted in recent weeks and there are only 22 mostly-empty servers currently up for the game. I had a great time during the first month or so of play but the game was definately not worth the $20 price tag. I could see myself paying $10 for it and being satisfied with my purchase though. When you compare it to a very nicely done, free mod like The Hidden, it just really sticks out how bad of a purchase The Ship is at that $20 price point.
I still play it from time to time when I'm feeling burned out on Civ4 so look for me on XFire.
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Witchlight Cycle: Sithis of the Thelis'Thale Clan, Dragonborn Paladin of Moradin
I'm in for sometime between now and sometime Sunday.
JUST PUZZLED YOUR ASS UP, SON! -Mr Crinkle
I think I played opening day and quit after that.
"Thanks, KrazyTaco, thanks. I'd put it in your pooper too." -Mex
"Krazy, I love the fact that you exist." -Vector
"Oh, KrazyTaco, you fulfill all my wishes." -pneuman
xboxlive= KrazyTacoFO
I'm game for another go-around.
"Screw the speed of light, fan-boy rage is my new gold standard for measuring velocity." - Dr. J
"Lupus with a crowbar is the meaning of life itself." - Certis
I'm up for a round.
xbox live: Lester King 17 | WoW: Pawley - Holy Paladin
Count me in.. For murder...
(That sounded more sinister in my head than it does on screen).
Xbox Live: Trashie
This must be one strange game.
Tobyus
Still searching for the perfect game...
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Fun game, some problems...I've definitely wondered about the value of the purchase, but I did have great fun playing on GWJ nights. I'm probably up for another shot sometime.
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- Legion, taking "keeping it in the family" to a whole new level.
Xbox Live: Fedaykin98
How did you miss bolding this?
I'd be in for some shanking action.
Mr T broke the speed of light in the A-Team van because he wanted to prove that quantum physics was a bunch of Jibba Jabba.
I'm in for sure.
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Shank?
NOTE: This is not a doodle bug.
Spore
Mmmmm. Shank.
Mercury's been in retrograde most of the week. It's like a full moon with a side of kicked-in-the-nuts. -- H.P. Lovesauce
Only one shank or multiple types? I'd feel kind of cheated with just one kind when there's a multitude of different styles and materials out there.
Semper Delectatio
Xbox Live - Cannibal GWJ XFire - cannibalcrowley
Strawberry Shortcake bricked my 360 on December 17, 2008.
Ah, shanking. And the circle of GWJ life is complete.
"Even though that place should only be fifteen or twenty minutes away geographically, in actual practice - between the hours of four and seven - Redmond might as well orbit the Earth." - Tycho, Penny Arcade
Any chance of getting this on the calendar?
JUST PUZZLED YOUR ASS UP, SON! -Mr Crinkle
Go put it on there yerself, Paco.
"Even though that place should only be fifteen or twenty minutes away geographically, in actual practice - between the hours of four and seven - Redmond might as well orbit the Earth." - Tycho, Penny Arcade
I'm definitely up for this too if other people are. I do enjoy the game, but it's much better playing with people you know.
"We're taught from a young age how to dodge rock hard objects moving at incredible rates of speed while simultaneously beating folks half to death with sticks. We do this for fun." -kung fu grip
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Wait. I can do that? I'm not sure if you're kidding or not. The emoticon isn't helping. Maybe one of these
instead.
JUST PUZZLED YOUR ASS UP, SON! -Mr Crinkle
Can I suggest Friday or Monday night? I'll get it on the calender if I get more than 2 people to show up and kill me....
Gamertag: GWJ Rabbit | Last.fm | Twitter
"In other news, Miyamoto pissed on my head, and gave me a forecast of rain." - *Le
Yes, you can put events on the calender. Post a new topic in the Games and Platforms forum, but choose the Events tab when you make the thread, and it'll give you all the options.
I only tell you this because I'm much to lazy to do it myself.
"Even though that place should only be fifteen or twenty minutes away geographically, in actual practice - between the hours of four and seven - Redmond might as well orbit the Earth." - Tycho, Penny Arcade
Ah. My lack of originality has deprived me of the need to ever create my own topic, let alone explore the mechanics of how to do so and what options are available. I'll go ahead and do this. First, though, does Edwin still have that server running? Otherwise, it's a pub crawl. Also, I'm going to a concert tonight so Monday is what I'll schedule it for if that's alright.
JUST PUZZLED YOUR ASS UP, SON! -Mr Crinkle
My esteemed rabbit:
While nothing would give me greater pleasure than to join you in a game of The Ship and both kill and be killed by you, I must ask that you not schedule it for a Friday, for that is a day on which I choose to attempt to have a life.
Utmost wishes,
Fed A. Kin, esq.
PS
Quote:
- Legion, taking "keeping it in the family" to a whole new level.
Xbox Live: Fedaykin98
LIFE? You have a LIFE?
Monday than? I'm trying to avoid conflict. Say 7:34 PM eastern?
Gamertag: GWJ Rabbit | Last.fm | Twitter
"In other news, Miyamoto pissed on my head, and gave me a forecast of rain." - *Le
I forgot rabbit said he'd schedule. I retract what I said earlier and will allow him to do so, sucker. How about rounding it to 8pm eastern. And I'm with Fedaykin on the Friday thing. I already have to smack friends around because their guild schedules raids in WoW every night of the week. When raiding five nights already, is Friday night and Saturdy night necessary?
Edit: Added "sucker" because it amuses me to shirk responsibility and mock rabbit.
JUST PUZZLED YOUR ASS UP, SON! -Mr Crinkle
Okay, in all honesty, last Friday night I played WoW.
But I played it with my fiancee! Surely that counts for something?
Quote:
- Legion, taking "keeping it in the family" to a whole new level.
Xbox Live: Fedaykin98