No Man's Sky

[dickey1331]

Re: No Man's Sky

I preordered yesterday. Can't wait for this game. Just being able to explore space and different planets is what I've been looking for.

[Blzer]

Re: No Man's Sky

Serious question:

How long do you think we are expected to explore planets for? In other words, is the majority of time spent actually being on planets (like three or four gaming sessions on the same planet), or are we probably planet-jumping more often, landing, checking it out, and backing out (like three or four planets on the same gaming session)?

Interesting thing to ponder... actually living on a planet for a while, so to speak... versus the actual space exploration portion.

[mestevo]

Re: No Man's Sky

Serious question:

How long do you think we are expected to explore planets for? In other words, is the majority of time spent actually being on planets (like three or four gaming sessions on the same planet), or are we probably planet-jumping more often, landing, checking it out, and backing out (like three or four planets on the same gaming session)?

Interesting thing to ponder... actually living on a planet for a while, so to speak... versus the actual space exploration portion.

Since the geometry you alter resets once you exit the atmosphere, I'd expect it to do so once you leave the game also (not sure that's quite what your were asking, or could influence an answer). Also, and I could be wrong, but pretty sure the crux of the exploration is all planet based, it's how you learn languages and talk to the aliens. The examples shown elsewhere were mostly conflict and trading. So if you just want to be a trader or pirate it's conceivable you might spend the session just flying around looking for AI to mess/trade with.

The game is planets though, everything in between playing second fiddle as best I can tell.

[CMH]

Re: No Man's Sky

Serious question:

How long do you think we are expected to explore planets for? In other words, is the majority of time spent actually being on planets (like three or four gaming sessions on the same planet), or are we probably planet-jumping more often, landing, checking it out, and backing out (like three or four planets on the same gaming session)?

Interesting thing to ponder... actually living on a planet for a while, so to speak... versus the actual space exploration portion.

Up to you.

Lead developer has said the goal which I know you know. But how much time you spend on each planet depends on what you need or want to do there.

He said he's sure there will be someone that will like their initial planet so much they will decide to stay there and never leave, instead looking to search all over it, discovering all of its secrets and resources.

Though he did say there will be things you probably couldn't do on that planet without certain resources that only exist in other planets.

But I don't think there are any expectations. I'm still confused by how long the actual game is.

[Bullit]

Re: No Man's Sky

Up to you.

Lead developer has said the goal which I know you know. But how much time you spend on each planet depends on what you need or want to do there.

He said he's sure there will be someone that will like their initial planet so much they will decide to stay there and never leave, instead looking to search all over it, discovering all of its secrets and resources.

Though he did say there will be things you probably couldn't do on that planet without certain resources that only exist in other planets.

But I don't think there are any expectations. I'm still confused by how long the actual game is.

I think, my impressions only, that besides getting to the center of the Universe there really is no "ending" to the game. I think the ending will come for each person when they just stop playing.

[PAPERNUT]

Re: No Man's Sky

Has there been any talk about multiplayer for this game? Not the murder, death, kill type, but some type of coop or something others have done in the same system that you could see. Would make for a nice E3 announcement if they added it besides the VR that I fully expect. Very intrigued, but still waiting to find out what the game is really about before throwing $60 at it.

[EnigmaNemesis]

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I think, my impressions only, that besides getting to the center of the Universe there really is no "ending" to the game. I think the ending will come for each person when they just stop playing.

This. It would be impossible to ever explore everything, which may feel daunting to some.

No Man’s Sky is a procedurally generated game in which a 32 digit seed number originally determined the planets you will uncover. 2 to the power of this seed number will grant you billions of planets to explore, and if you explore one new planet every second of every day, you might see a repetition after 4,000 years or so.

However, now that No Man’s Sky is one of the most anticipated games of the new generation of console, Murray said the team is thinking of changing the seed number to 64 digits, creating 10 to the power of 19 number of possibilities. With this seed number, you might see a repetition once every 4 to 5 billion years, meaning you will have to search roughly the same amount of time that our own planet Earth has existed.

So again, not infinite. Just very, very, very large. Is some jerk gamer going to sue Hello Games for false advertising this time?

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/08/15/it-would-take-4000-years-to-see-the-same-no-mans-sky-game-twice/

[LingeringRegime]

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I want to stay on my first planet for the whole month of June. I don't want to leave any stone unturned.

I can't wait the name all the animals, mine the ore, swim with the fish, etc.

Eventually, I want to set up a trade route, and befriend an alien species by learning their language.

Just so many possible ways to play the game.

[Picci]

Re: No Man's Sky

Serious question:

How long do you think we are expected to explore planets for? In other words, is the majority of time spent actually being on planets (like three or four gaming sessions on the same planet), or are we probably planet-jumping more often, landing, checking it out, and backing out (like three or four planets on the same gaming session)?

As others have said, I think it's going to be up to you. You'll be picking to be one of "three classes" - Fighter (Combat), Trader (Mining, Crafting & Trading) and Explorer (Discovery) when you start. I believe these classes will incorporate all of it into your story and how your adventures play out.

JMO....... Lets say I want to be an explorer and I want to explore a planet I've spotted in the PICCI Quadrant.

Lets say the current technology will prevent me from exploring its harsh environments or travel there. I'm going to need a certain technology, or resources of equal value to obtain needed resources. Do I instead look for a trader to help craft something for me? Or build a hyper-drive for my ship? Do I join forces with an alley to help conquer an enemy who has materials I may need? Or, as possible payment for my assistance in battle against their enemy? This is what I hope can occur, which would be ideal.

Maybe they'll be a space casino and you'll find me at the blackjack table as a recourse.....
Ok Blzer, maybe that piece wasn't a serious answer

[seasprite]

Re: No Man's Sky

Little over a month now Preordered today

[PVarck31]

Re: No Man's Sky

http://www.universityherald.com/articles/30320/20160516/hello-games-no-mans-sky-ps4-pc-games.htm

Kind of a poorly written article. But I guess it's something.

[The JareBear]

Re: No Man's Sky

I want to stay on my first planet for the whole month of June. I don't want to leave any stone unturned.

I can't wait the name all the animals, mine the ore, swim with the fish, etc.

Eventually, I want to set up a trade route, and befriend an alien species by learning their language.

Just so many possible ways to play the game.

Well said, my man. I'm with you

[PVarck31]

Re: No Man's Sky

Some details about the release. https://www.gottabemobile.com/2016/0...tails/?gbmsl=5

[PVarck31]

Re: No Man's Sky

https://killscreen.com/articles/future-archaeology-starts-no-mans-sky/

http://www.thebitbag.com/no-mans-sky-discoveries-know-far/152663

http://www.thebitbag.com/no-mans-sky-photo-mode-friendly/152369

[CubFan23]

Re: No Man's Sky

Anyone possibly know when the limited edition will be back for purchase? I kept telling myself I'll get it and then when I actually went to pre order it was unavailable!