AusNS2 – 2009

by Trojan Tuesday, 12th May, 2009 at 5:04 pm under News [3 comments]

ausns-community-announcement

Xzi and crew have thrown together a new PUG server for all you semi-professional pro-gamer hipster-types out there. Their server is up and running along with a new(refurbished) Pugbot in #ns.pug on GameSurge. Check out our run-down on IRC if you haven’t already connected up to the network. There’s also an announcement bot running in our own #AusNS channel for everyone would rather join the games when they start rather than idling in yet another channel.

They’re no doubt looking to run some practice games tonight, so be sure to hop onto this bandwagon as early as possible!

Any questions or comments? Join the channel and bug Xzi, he’s the lucky guy to annoy in this mess!

AusNS Top Ten 5: Best NS Sounds

by Mr Charisma Monday, 11th May, 2009 at 5:53 pm under News [43 comments]

Welcome yet again to another AusNS Top Ten. Taking a step back from another who is the best poll, this week we are looking for your favourite NS sound.

Sounds and music are some of the things that made NS so great, from the eerie musical score, to the annoying ambiance that stopped you from hearing that pesky skulk above you, to that sweet sound of a whole buckshot making contact with a fade. Sounds provide us feedback, set the mood and sometimes display a little humour. So the question is, what was your favourite sound in NS?

Now, we dance.

AusNS Top Ten Week 4 Results: Greatest Fade / Best Commander

by Mr Charisma Sunday, 10th May, 2009 at 10:56 pm under Articles [10 comments]

This week we went back to the polls on great NSPlayers, this time splitting between the two most important roles in NS, the commander and the fade. We had a lot of great suggestions, with over 20 nominations for the best fade alone, it was sure be a close race for the top spots. So lets check out the results!

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NSPlayer Announces NSP-Veterans Tournament

by Mr Charisma Friday, 8th May, 2009 at 2:18 pm under News [9 comments]

The folks at the hibernating NSPlayer have recently emerged from their slumber and are back into the swing of all things competitive. With the recent flux of NS1 activity in anticipation of NS2, there isn’t a better time to mix things up with some hot blooded 6v6 action. NSPlayer have stepped up to the plate and have announced NSPlayer-Veterans, a double elimination no holds barred slobber knocker aimed at all the dedicated NSPlayers from past and present. So plug in your mouse, roll up your sleeves, turn up your gamma and get your teams ready.

Some quick information about the tournament:

It will be double elimination format (which means you get twice the fun of being pistol whipped by reptile!)
To register your team you must first create your clan on the NSPlayer Roster page (members must have a forum account and supply steam_id’s)
After creating your team, lock your squad in for the tournament at the events page
Sign ups must be entered by the 15th of May so get in early.
Interested in playing but not in a team yet? Check out our Looking For Clan thread
Relearn how to shot web

If you have any further questions or queries, hit up one of their helpful admins on their forums or irc (#NSPlayer on irc.gamesurge.net)

See you in the servers!

Weekly megalist updates

by aegix Thursday, 7th May, 2009 at 2:32 pm under News [9 comments]

Another slowish week for NS2 news. Whisperings that things should start to ramp up soon though. Hold on to your butts!

All the alien player models except the fade have been completed and we’ll see the first one soon.
Will be released over Steam for US$20-30. (Note: This has since been removed from the FAQ – thanks sexyresults)
The UI will make use of Flash for flashy (har) effects.
The FAQ has been updated with a Fall ‘09 release date.
- Further confirmation on Twitter

Don’t forget to check out the full megalist!

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