Of course you can. You can head to Earthforce Outpost if you'd like to do the Cadet Missions or to Volcom Testing Grounds if you'd like to try out the pirate missions. They are mutually exclusive though -- keep that in mind.

Calypso

I build my own test client and server and use that to test everything -- that way I know exactly how it looks in game!

Calypso

I don't suppose there would be a way to program a single-galaxy prototyper would there? It would be a nice tool to just test the layout for new custom galaxies quickly by placing planets and stars in certain orbits with particle effects too. Once a galaxy s made, the code for it could be pasted into the game proper or something. I'd code something like that myself, but have no idea where to begin.

What about the mission item required for sing break construction? Is that left in?

What about Captain Ahab and Rattie Moe? Are they still there?

A few new screenshots from the Nexus!

First, a debris field!


Next, the Fly Dungeon has gotten a brand new look!


And finally ... PINK SPACE RATS?!


Calypso

Today I have two more new screenshots from the Nexus!

First is the Mutara Gap, a spacial anomaly eating away at the gaseous Mutara Nebula.


And second is a METAL SPACE RAT -- also know as Rattie Moe, the Cyborg-Rat Terror of Space.


Enjoy!

Calypso

uber rats

uber minecraft..

Looks nice, but the content is what will make or break C2 Nexus. Any sweet improvements on that?

That's one of the main reasons I was asked to retool the Nexus! It's very easy to see that the current Nexus is filled with mission bloat and it's pretty stale.

So I've been taking full advantage of all the new features added since I first helped create the Nexus -- as well as adding new features to help create a much more immersive environment for newer players to experience the game in.

That paragraph sounds nice, but I'm sure you're wondering what exactly I've done.

To start, most of the AI spawned in Nexus 2 use Boss Spawners. This allows me to give them unique behavior as well as shouts to make the fights players have to do for missions much more entertaining. For example, partway through the Pirate side of the Nexus players have to kill a mole exposed in the Volcom pirate gang. Midway through the fight, the mole changes from his original ship and gear set (one of a Volcom) to one of a Cadet. It may not sound that exciting but it morphs the fight into an entirely different -- and decidedly harder -- fight.

Second, missions have gotten a ton of new features. I've added level requirements for mission completion, mission that can only be found if you're working on another mission as well as meta-missions, or missions that once started require other missions to be completed! We're also working on scanning mission requirements (ship and planets) as well as 'go to this galaxy and explore this location there' mission requirements.

Both these things (as well as me being more seasoned with content development than when the Nexus was first created) have led to what I believe is a much better Nexus. It's the first thing players will see when we enter beta so I'm hoping players find it as fun and entertaining as I do

Calypso

i can see it now...noobs fighting a volcom, then a cadet takes its place and they dont know what to do.