Can we just say something about spooky?

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Can we just say something about spooky?

Post by adrenalinetooth » 04 Aug 2018, 09:08

Ever since spooky became head dev, they've been pushing out updates like crazy and I love it. Now that he is head he can do what he wants and it's fucking great. These past few updates that he has pushed have been great for the game and I hope it keeps up.

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Post by Herac » 04 Aug 2018, 09:41

I have not been able to play for the last couple of days but it seems like a lot has changed, I'm looking forward to getting back in and seeing what it's like. Keep up the good changes, spooky.

I'm also really glad he took a stand on the growing toxicity that was starting to shit things up, in all honesty I hope we see more of that because I know it's putting people off talking about the game and enjoying it.

The fact he couldn't tell the difference between a dead xeno and a critted xeno makes me worry though :p
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Re: Can we just say something about spooky?

Post by DefinitelyAlone0309 » 04 Aug 2018, 09:43

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I have not been able to play for the last couple of days but it seems like a lot has changed, I'm looking forward to getting back in and seeing what it's like. Keep up the good changes, spooky.

I'm also really glad he took a stand on the growing toxicity that was starting to shit things up, in all honesty I hope we see more of that because I know it's putting people off talking about the game and enjoying it.

The fact he couldn't tell the difference between a dead xeno and a critted xeno makes me worry though :p
Maybe we'll get clear differences in sprites of a crit vs stunned xeno, and a full health vs low health xeno. I'd love that
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Re: Can we just say something about spooky?

Post by Butlerblock » 04 Aug 2018, 09:44

Herac wrote:
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The fact he couldn't tell the difference between a dead xeno and a critted xeno makes me worry though :p
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Post by Nimiety » 04 Aug 2018, 15:13

Do you honestly think this stuff is done overnight?

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Post by Renomaki » 04 Aug 2018, 20:29

I'm still on break as of this post, and while I am happy to see that things are doing well, I'm still a bit concerned about Spooky...

He is a good dev and all, but I honestly felt that someone else coulda been a head. I don't know why he got head dev role, since he has shown some... Elements that I won't openly discuss, but I think others have noted.

Mainly the whole "predator" thing. His app gets denied not too long ago, but then suddenly he becomes a head and BAM, not only do they give him predator access, they make him an ELDER... Who was reported to behave more as a youngblood than a proper elder.

Then, not long after, he adds an update that allows elders to choose to play as youngbloods instead. Kinda funny that, eh? Almost as if he wanted to bypass the responsibilities of an elder (which are already in HORRIBLY SHORT supply) so he could more casually play as a predator, which he managed to bypass the whitelist by simply becoming a headrole.

That is my only issue with him as of late. Hard worker, but I can't help but feel he is really exploiting his position to enjoy a role few can ever achieve.

And before you ask, YES, devs are expected to work with preds, so being able to experience predator gameplay is probably an important part in determining how to tinker with them. But the way Spooky went about it, it just feels.. Off.
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Re: Can we just say something about spooky?

Post by Herac » 04 Aug 2018, 20:46

Renomaki wrote:
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The elder thing was a code limitation, where apparently anyone with Head+ permissions was forced to play as an Elder (this is confirmed by Emerald).

It was Jamie who posted the changelog and commented on/closed the gitlab suggestion that this be changed so Head+ can play as young blood.

I do understand why people did a double take when they saw that though, there was a whole thread about the topic here:
viewtopic.php?f=64&t=18164

As for why Spooky became head dev, I'm actually pretty sure he volunteered and not many other people really wanted to do it since it entails a lot more responsibility and work, from the sounds of it. Don't take my word for anything though I'm only going off what I've heard.
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Post by KingKire » 04 Aug 2018, 20:48

I may not like some of spookys updates, and as a marine player, i feel like marines are insanely OP if they had any form of coordination, but the dood pushes updates like a pimp pushes hoe's. Nothin' but respect in that reguard, and its making me want to throw my voice back into the update mix.
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Re: Can we just say something about spooky?

Post by spookydonut » 04 Aug 2018, 23:14

Renomaki wrote:
04 Aug 2018, 20:29
I'm still on break as of this post, and while I am happy to see that things are doing well, I'm still a bit concerned about Spooky...

He is a good dev and all, but I honestly felt that someone else coulda been a head. I don't know why he got head dev role, since he has shown some... Elements that I won't openly discuss, but I think others have noted.

Mainly the whole "predator" thing. His app gets denied not too long ago, but then suddenly he becomes a head and BAM, not only do they give him predator access, they make him an ELDER... Who was reported to behave more as a youngblood than a proper elder.

Then, not long after, he adds an update that allows elders to choose to play as youngbloods instead. Kinda funny that, eh? Almost as if he wanted to bypass the responsibilities of an elder (which are already in HORRIBLY SHORT supply) so he could more casually play as a predator, which he managed to bypass the whitelist by simply becoming a headrole.

That is my only issue with him as of late. Hard worker, but I can't help but feel he is really exploiting his position to enjoy a role few can ever achieve.

And before you ask, YES, devs are expected to work with preds, so being able to experience predator gameplay is probably an important part in determining how to tinker with them. But the way Spooky went about it, it just feels.. Off.
Jamie actually set me to just normal predator via a workaround and then coded the elder choice thing himself. As of now I'm still just a normal predator unable to play elder.

Having played a bunch of predator now I can say for sure there are a bunch of minor changes i know need to be made.

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Post by NoahKirchner » 04 Aug 2018, 23:22

he posted a meme in announcements so he's cool in my book. also I can @ him now so that's ok too
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Post by carlarc » 05 Aug 2018, 04:20

spooky still hasnt readded bunny slippers, please make someone else head dev (preferably me)
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Post by Kineem » 08 Aug 2018, 17:42

the thing i like the most is his increased presence around the forums and discord. that was particularly lacking from devs in general and it's pleasant to see a post from him pop up. he's posted about 68 times the past 30 days (starting from 8/8), nearly doubling his forum activity.
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Post by RobBrown4PM » 08 Aug 2018, 22:06

Spooky (And the rest of the devs) have been kicking ass and taking names as of late. Great job guys, keep up the good work.
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Post by Aceluke123 » 08 Aug 2018, 22:27

I like spooky. Always have always will (maybe). He’s a cool dude to me.

Reason I say maybe is cuz you never know what’ll happen. He is nerd, so-
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Re: Can we just say something about spooky?

Post by Karmac » 08 Aug 2018, 22:28

Where my boonies at
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Post by Casany » 08 Aug 2018, 23:09

EDIT—Hecking Karmac got me in the wrong thread because he responded on them all at once

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Post by Loco52 » 08 Aug 2018, 23:15

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Post by DriedMilk » 09 Aug 2018, 09:52

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Post by WinterClould » 09 Aug 2018, 12:36

No boonies, no blue raspberry souto, and no bedhead 3, why even live am I right?

I'm just afraid spooky is gonna burn himself out. Don't run out of steam there pal, but keep up the good work champ.
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Re: Can we just say something about spooky?

Post by KingPhilipIII » 10 Aug 2018, 02:26

No boonies, -1000000

Your refusal to take shit from people though is commendable, and having a dev that actually plays the game is going to be refreshing. I've been seeing you in game a lot.
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Post by TheMaskedMan2 » 10 Aug 2018, 14:42

Dev team is too robust, their dungeon chains need to be oiled.
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