Mar Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Welcome Xenonauts! (I do believe that would be the most appropriate term denoting a member of this community, no?) Having watched a few let's plays of the game on YouTube I'm pre-hooked (that is, I am very eager to play the game... just haven't exactly bought it yet). And I am not going to ask you whether it is worth to buy (and I am conscious of the various implications of beta). My question isb of a different sort: How far along is the game, how much more work, feedback, testing, brainstorming, etc. does it actually need? The reason I am asking is that I have recently found that I cannot quite immerse myself in an SP game, and I'm thinking that providing my humble player-side assistance to a project such as this, might actually be quite engrossing. But: how much more of that is it needed? Is there still sufficient time for me to enjoy testing an unfinished product before I morph into just another consumer of a complete experience? Thank you in advance for your replies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookyashell Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Sure, buy the game on steam (you get early access) and test away The game is close to hit beta, that means most features are in. Now its mostly balancing, tweaking and such remaining. replacing placeholders with final arts. updating and improving UI and such. Edited June 18, 2013 by Spookyashell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GizmoGomez Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Technically the game is in beta, but it won't be finished for quite some time. Some are predicting an early 2014 release, some a late 2013. Either way, you should have plenty of time to contribute to bug hunting, gameplay balancing, and general tomfoolery on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'd say that there's always plenty of opportunity to contribute. There's plenty of balancing to be done, features to fine tune, stress testing on the builds to happen, and indeed, tomfoolery of the highest Xenonauts related order to be undertaken. Besides, getting in early allows you to have a voice on modding and prepare you for life as a consumer of the complete experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellarRat Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'd say that there's always plenty of opportunity to contribute.Yes, even thothkins what not to do...er...I mean "instructional" videos on tactics have helped the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hmmm... I guess I am in - then. Two missions in.... (<cough> 8 soldiers dead <cough>) Having fun. Looking forward to more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 yes, even something from thothkins can be of use...hey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Pancakes Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 yes, even something from thothkins can be of use...hey! Sergant! Why do I not hear scrubbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 sorry Sir. Took a moment to type there. Won't happen again. Except to type this obviously.... oh and that bit I just typed then... and.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StellarRat Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Sergant! Why do I not hear scrubbing?You told him to scrub!?!??! OMG, did you not hear about the "accident" when he confused the mop handle with the RPG launcher while trying to scrub out the officers mess without turning on the lights in the janitors closet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Pancakes Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 You told him to scrub!?!??! OMG, did you not hear about the "accident" when he confused the mop handle with the RPG launcher while trying to scrub out the officers mess without turning on the lights in the janitors closet? What Mess?! All we've got are barracks, latrines, and that damned alien containme... so that's why the damned Xenos keep dying before I could execute them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Did someone say "Mess"? I've got just the mop for that.... >Boom< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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