News on upcoming expansion packs.

[Brian]

Salutations, Pocket Tankers! Now that the excitement of version 1.1 has worn off a little, I bring you news of new content to whet your appetites. At the moment, specifics are going to be scarce, but as always, I will continually update this thread with new information as it becomes available, including, but not limited to, weapon names and icons.

Down to nitty gritty, we will be releasing another set of weapons packs at the beginning of February. There will be a 15 weapon pay pack and a 5 weapons free pack, as I'm sure most of you are used to the arrangement by now. Currently there are several dozen prototyped weapons, and Mike is beginning the finishing development on several of them today, a project which will likely take up the next few weeks. The paperwork needed at the turn of the year may slow down production a little, but we've tried to take that into account this time with our release estimate, to avoid delay and disappointment.

At this time, there is no set regimine of weapons in the packs, but those of you who contribute regularly to the weapon suggestion thread will likely find several of them familiar when the packs come out. There also aren't any names, tentative or otherwise, as the weapons come first, then the names are taken from the weapons.

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. I doubt I'll have any updates for at least a week, but I'll try to answer any questions you may have in the meantime.

***Timeline Edit***

Due to the complexities of the new weapons utilizing the new PT engine from the last update, Mike is having a slower time with weapons than anticipated, and the release date is pushed back to the end of February.

[mariano90_arg]

Thank you Brian! :D
I can't wait!!!.

[Was It Me?]

Cool... :)

[jstrok7]

Great Brian .

And one question, are you going to send new "Weapons Suggestions Thread" to Mike soon !? ;)

[zetablack]

Neat even though i have not been on so theres none that are mine but more weapons = happy me :)

[Xap]

Yay! I hope I can get the next weapon pack as a "late Christams present" ;)
I hope there aren't going to be too many overpowered weapons...:o

[zetablack]

I want fun and colorfull weapons! :) Like streamers!

[???revived]

I would like frustrating weapons that require dead-on hits to score any points with...

[mariano90_arg]

I 'd like big, colorful, overpowered weapons!!.

I hope the weapons won't be released while i am on holiday, I am leaving home tomorrow!!.

[The Yateslander]

I hope there's new weapons that pose unique, or new strategies, like the ones behind dirt and bouncy weapons have. I agree about there hopefully being powerful weapons in the next packs; to much power can give a noob a lucky break. Something like a tar-pie would be ridiculous.

[Zwaken]

I am quite exited...when I say "quite" I mean overjoyed.

[zwillyc]

Look forward to it, hope there's more "bouncing dirt" involved

[zetablack]

Come on now taking bets, taking bets for the new pack. New pack bet um right now!

[Brian]

From some of the prototypes I've seen, several of the weapons will certainly be colorful and fun. As to the weapons suggestion thread, I may be submitting it to Mike sometime next week, depending on the number of posts, but I doubt any of the suggestions this time around will make it into this next pack. He's already got quite a number or prototypes to work with.

[Was It Me?]

Something like a tar-pie would be ridiculous.

:shocked: Ooh, death...

[zetablack]

From some of the prototypes I've seen, several of the weapons will certainly be colorful and fun. As to the weapons suggestion thread, I may be submitting it to Mike sometime next week, depending on the number of posts, but I doubt any of the suggestions this time around will make it into this next pack. He's already got quite a number or prototypes to work with.
Thats a bummer.

[VoLAN]

Why you make 20 weapons? Fans want more! (10 free, 20 pay)

[zetablack]

You try programing those, its hard man!

[VoLAN]

I understand, but it's just desire

[zetablack]

Hey its a good desire.

[VoLAN]

))) I know. Brian, don't forget show us new weapon_ico's

[???revived]

I understand, but it's just desire

Desire sounds sort of... well grammatically right and it sounds poetic too, but it's not really the kind of thing English speakers would say... Try "but it's just something I would like".

Lol sorry, couldn't help myself. I like how people learning foreign languages seem to have good spelling and great grammar, but how it all ends up sounding just... wrong, as in too formal... (French people would probably say the same about me if I learned a bit more of that language and went to France or onto a French forum)...

[VoLAN]

OK, but read my signature, i have 3 (C) on English in school

[???revived]

It doesn't say that anywhere in it...

[jstrok7]

From some of the prototypes I've seen, several of the weapons will certainly be colorful and fun. As to the weapons suggestion thread, I may be submitting it to Mike sometime next week, depending on the number of posts, but I doubt any of the suggestions this time around will make it into this next pack. He's already got quite a number or prototypes to work with.

It's all good if those weapons will be on expansion pack after this upcoming but I would like to see some of them in upcoming pack (But I probably won't) .

[VoLAN]

The following weapon packs will be only for version 1.1?

[Zone101]

Haha cool.. I'm guessing at least one of mine should appear..

[blue_moon]

Does this happen often? I am new here, but I am pretty sure this is like Christmas. Also, I hope there is a brighter version of Tar Ball, because once you get high enough with the old one, YOU CAN'T SEE!

[Brian]

Blue, we try to put out an update every few months. We're always behind schedual, but we do our best. As to tar ball, that is precisely the intended effect of it...so that the opponent doesn't know where the tar is. :)

[blue_moon]

Oh, ok. Tanks.

[Brian]

One more time, this thread is NOT the place to share your ideas on what you would like to see in weapons, in game function, in a bikini, whatever. There is a whole forum for that. (Except the last one.) This thread is specifically for questions about the next XPack, discussion thereof, and complaints when I announce that it won't be coming out until the END of February now, not the beginning!

Well...that kind of took the buzz out of my announcement. Yeah...end of February. Mike has encountered a few problems with the weapons, mainly because he is trying to do incredibly cool new things with the game engine, and it requires a bit more effort and tweaking than previously. I think you'll find it worth the wait, though.

[Was It Me?]

The delay's okay; I'm looking forward to the "incredibly cool new things with the game engine..." ;)

[Chaz_Fox]

Well i'm relatively new to the forums, so the delay's fine with me, cause I was never informed it would have been at the start of february until now. Anywho, the delay's fine, time is the most important factor in making quality programs =3

[blue_moon]

Will you post any hints on the weapons? Or maybe the icons? Anyway, is the XPack the actual name? I just say that and said "MAN, that is one cool name." But than at the same time, "Hey, I thought there where to weapon packs coming out..."

[Brian]

Hi Blue. XPack is just short for Expansion Pack. As to the weapons, yes, I will be releasing information on them, including names, possibly descriptions, and icons as well as time goes by.

[John Brooks]

YAY! Release the ITO's as well!

[mariano90_arg]

No puedo esperar!! Estoy como loco0o! No importa que se retrase.

I can't waiiiiit!! The delay is alright.

:)

[Brian]

Just a little progress report for all of you. Mike has finished one or two weapons to his complete satisfaction, and I believe he currently has 3 or 4 more that are well along, and need a little extra tweaking to make release quality (i.e. sound needs to be redone, or a color needs changing). I plan on starting to leak weapon names and icons here sometime during the first week of February, most likely one or two at a time, depending on Mike's progress. We're hard at work, so hopefully you'll still see a release around the end of February.

Mariano and everyone else, I'm glad to see you are as excited as we are.

[Everlast]

Will you have to have v1.1 in order to buy the expansion?

[Was It Me?]

I'd guess so... judging from what Brian said in the update to the OP...

Due to the complexities of the new weapons utilizing the new PT engine from the last update, Mike is having a slower time with weapons than anticipated, and the release date is pushed back to the end of February.

It sounds like there will be some new features. :)

[Squints1127]

Man I can't wait thank you so much for your hard work...:)

[blue_moon]

I just hope the buyable one is worth the money. Sounds complex. And colorful...
I KNOW!!! ITS THE COMPLICATED PACK AND RAINBOW PACK! YAY!

[blue_moon]

Ok, lets see...
End of febuary=28(total days)-4(days into the month)=24 more days! My lucky number! Well, now that soooo little time is left, can we have a spoiler? Maybe even a picture of a bullet, a screen shot, a sound... I AM DIEING! For the new packs.

[Was It Me?]

I'm betting that we'll get some sort of names / icons or something this week. :)

[blue_moon]

Oh ok. I'll stop dieing now.

[???revived]

By the way, to be annoying, it's "dying" not "dieing"... :P

[blue_moon]

By the way, to be annoying, it's "dying" not "dieing"... :P

Sure whatever. Okay, I'll stop DYING now. Well, okay so in about 45 posts we know:

the weapons are pioneering into the future with outstanding progress
its been moved back about 30 days
its probably only on V1.1
it seems colorful, yet all weapons have colors
2 are set in stone and 4 may be set in stone
Brian has told us anything about the new stuff (but thats ok, I'll wait *not sarcasm*)
there are several dozen prototypes
the weapons are fun
a few were taken from the suggestion threads
there are 15 pay and 5 free
finally, there was a huge debate in the middle of the thread talking about grammar

[DodgeIt]

Thanks Brian, you guys do so much for us, and we just sit here, and post topics. Thank you very much

[blue_moon]

Thanks Brian, you guys do so much for us, and we just sit here, and post topics. Thank you very much

Hey, is that supposed to mean something? So what if this is my first week on the forum and I have 120 posts or something like that? I type fast and type a lot. Well, Hot Coals is awesome!

[jstrok7]

Can't wait to see new expansion pack, it's colorfull ! Yay ! :D

[John Brooks]

are they going 2 be compatible with regular PT?

[I think I have to buy 1.1, why isn't it an upgrade????]

[blue_moon]

are they going 2 be compatible with regular PT?

[I think I have to buy 1.1, why isn't it an upgrade????]

You don't have to re-buy, just ask for the new one giving your old email and old name used to get the old game so you can get a new game. And its only for V1.1. I sense a disturbance... no its just nausea.

[jDAWG]

No info yet? :(

[blue_moon]

Actually, there is a weapon icon thread for the icons of the weapons.

[Brian]

Hmmm...I thought I'd addressed this issue. No, the weapons packs will not be fully compatible with v1.00b. The update made critical changes to the engine which allowed Mike to create many different weapon effects, which he's been utilizing in most of the weapons in these upcoming packs. Consequently, I couldn't really say WHAT would be the effect if you tried to install these packs without having v1.1. But it probably isn't good.

[Pyrobellum]

But what about Mac users? You know we're going to want that new pack. *Drools* That would be terrible if the expansion came out before Mac 1.1. :(

[Brian]

I think that it is unlikely that a Mac version of the Xpacks will be released before a Mac update. From what I've heard in correspondance, it is likely to go like this: Neon Wars for Mac, v1.1 for Mac, Xpack for Mac. What that time frame is I don't know, but they are likely to come out "fairly" close together.

Slight timeline adjustment for the release. Mike had a rough end of the week last week for programming. By the end of today, we will likely be halfway done, meaning 10 weapons finished, polished, and with icons, with more on the way, possibly another completely programmed weapon. What does this mean? No release the end of this week as I was hoping. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for next Friday.

[blue_moon]

I think that it is unlikely that a Mac version of the Xpacks will be released before a Mac update. From what I've heard in correspondance, it is likely to go like this: Neon Wars for Mac, v1.1 for Mac, Xpack for Mac. What that time frame is I don't know, but they are likely to come out "fairly" close together.

Slight timeline adjustment for the release. Mike had a rough end of the week last week for programming. By the end of today, we will likely be halfway done, meaning 10 weapons finished, polished, and with icons, with more on the way, possibly another completely programmed weapon. What does this mean? No release the end of this week as I was hoping. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for next Friday.

NOOO! Well, you Brian may have the Vorpal Sword of Banning, but Mike W. has the Vorpal Sword of Quality, +2 Quality, -10 Speed.:scared:

[Was It Me?]

Neon Wars for Mac...

Neon Wars for Mac! Woohoo! :)

[nickerdoodle]

Salutations, Pocket Tankers! Now that the excitement of version 1.1 has worn off a little, I bring you news of new content to whet your appetites. At the moment, specifics are going to be scarce, but as always, I will continually update this thread with new information as it becomes available, including, but not limited to, weapon names and icons.

Down to nitty gritty, we will be releasing another set of weapons packs at the beginning of February. There will be a 15 weapon pay pack and a 5 weapons free pack, as I'm sure most of you are used to the arrangement by now. Currently there are several dozen prototyped weapons, and Mike is beginning the finishing development on several of them today, a project which will likely take up the next few weeks. The paperwork needed at the turn of the year may slow down production a little, but we've tried to take that into account this time with our release estimate, to avoid delay and disappointment.

At this time, there is no set regimine of weapons in the packs, but those of you who contribute regularly to the weapon suggestion thread will likely find several of them familiar when the packs come out. There also aren't any names, tentative or otherwise, as the weapons come first, then the names are taken from the weapons.

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. I doubt I'll have any updates for at least a week, but I'll try to answer any questions you may have in the meantime.

***Timeline Edit***

Due to the complexities of the new weapons utilizing the new PT engine from the last update, Mike is having a slower time with weapons than anticipated, and the release date is pushed back to the end of February.

They Arnt Out Yet:( :( :( :( :[

[The Yateslander]

ANYTHING at all for Mac! Woohoo! :)

[Brian]

Alright, quick and somewhat disappointing update for you all. Obviously, per my earlier hints, the expansion pack won't be released this week. We were hoping for next week, but that is because we are fools. There's a good excuse, this time.

Mike suddenly remembered yesterday that the week he was planning on releasing the packs was also the same week he is going to the GDC. That's what happens when you delay things. Anyway, he's leaving on Tuesday, and will be gone the whole week, leaving me free to spread my particular, polite brand of havoc in the office. Can I make business cards for everyone else that says "Peon"? No? Fine...fine...have it your way. Continuing. There will be some cool opportunities at the GDC, including showing off our new packaged Pocket Tanks. Mike may fill you guys in on other possibilities as well, and I'll make sure he posts a full report of his doings when he gets back. Right after he cleans up the confetti.

[Brimstone]

Whats GDC? Well if it gives some new opportunities than I guess I can wait some more.

[blue_moon]

Alright, quick and somewhat disappointing update for you all. Obviously, per my earlier hints, the expansion pack won't be released this week. We were hoping for next week, but that is because we are fools. There's a good excuse, this time.

Mike suddenly remembered yesterday that the week he was planning on releasing the packs was also the same week he is going to the GDC. That's what happens when you delay things. Anyway, he's leaving on Tuesday, and will be gone the whole week, leaving me free to spread my particular, polite brand of havoc in the office. Can I make business cards for everyone else that says "Peon"? No? Fine...fine...have it your way. Continuing. There will be some cool opportunities at the GDC, including showing off our new packaged Pocket Tanks. Mike may fill you guys in on other possibilities as well, and I'll make sure he posts a full report of his doings when he gets back. Right after he cleans up the confetti.
GDC? Game developer's convention? Wow. Well, can I have a peon name tag? Or change my title from Pots-o-Matic to peon? Or slave... Well, thats cool with a K-E-W-L.

[roadkill21619]

Alright, quick and somewhat disappointing update for you all. Obviously, per my earlier hints, the expansion pack won't be released this week. We were hoping for next week, but that is because we are fools. There's a good excuse, this time.

Mike suddenly remembered yesterday that the week he was planning on releasing the packs was also the same week he is going to the GDC. That's what happens when you delay things. Anyway, he's leaving on Tuesday, and will be gone the whole week, leaving me free to spread my particular, polite brand of havoc in the office. Can I make business cards for everyone else that says "Peon"? No? Fine...fine...have it your way. Continuing. There will be some cool opportunities at the GDC, including showing off our new packaged Pocket Tanks. Mike may fill you guys in on other possibilities as well, and I'll make sure he posts a full report of his doings when he gets back. Right after he cleans up the confetti.

What confetti? Did you forget to invite me to your party?

[blue_moon]

What confetti? Did you forget to invite me to your party?
No, he didn't. But, I can't wait for Mike to come back!!!!!!!!!:shocked:

[Everlast]

I hope all goes well for Mike at the convention, you all with have a lot of competition!

[blue_moon]

I hope all goes well for Mike at the convention, you all with have a lot of competition!
Huh? I don't get why you are saying we have competition? Or are you the kind of guy that yells "I'll avenge you!" after the ninjas that killed your pet flying turtle are already miles away?

[Everlast]

Well, there are probably other companies presenting games. And most all game companies are competing for buyers or companies to produce and sell their games.

[nickerdoodle]

Alright, quick and somewhat disappointing update for you all. Obviously, per my earlier hints, the expansion pack won't be released this week. We were hoping for next week, but that is because we are fools. There's a good excuse, this time.

Mike suddenly remembered yesterday that the week he was planning on releasing the packs was also the same week he is going to the GDC. That's what happens when you delay things. Anyway, he's leaving on Tuesday, and will be gone the whole week, leaving me free to spread my particular, polite brand of havoc in the office. Can I make business cards for everyone else that says "Peon"? No? Fine...fine...have it your way. Continuing. There will be some cool opportunities at the GDC, including showing off our new packaged Pocket Tanks. Mike may fill you guys in on other possibilities as well, and I'll make sure he posts a full report of his doings when he gets back. Right after he cleans up the confetti.

Thanks for tellng us brian and tell mike to have fun

[The Yateslander]

See ya Mike,

drive/fly/walk/train?/bicycle/ski/run/swim/taboggan/sled dog race.. safely :D


oo by the way, what is te highest attainable(or attained) post ranking so far..?

is MegaPoster... anything higher that that?

[Brian]

Yes.

[Slade]

Yes.

The name is Super Star at 1,000 posats

[Brimstone]

must..... keep.... posting.... need super star rank.

[Brian]

Super star isn't the highest rank, my friend.

[Slade]

Super star isn't the highest rank, my friend.

Correct! The highest rank is:

* * - 5,000 posts!

you better get workin;)

[Brimstone]

NO!!! 5,000, I must Quintuple My efforts.

[blue_moon]

NO!!! 5,000, I must Quintuple My efforts.
Its okay. Calm down. Ranks aren't everything. I used to care. Now I don't. Huzzah.

[Aap006]

(...)
We were hoping for next week, but that is because we are fools. There's a good excuse, this time.
(...)

So, will you guys release it today, or next week?

[blue_moon]

So, will you guys release it today, or next week?
Soon, Aap006. Not yet. There are all sorts of problems they ran into.

[Yiuo]

So is there any news yet on APPROXIMATELY when the new packs will be released? Im not complaining but they were promised in early Nov., then end of 2006, now its almost the middle of March... should be coming soon shouldnt it?

[Brimstone]

It would be nice if it came out this month but Mike is probably still at the GDC and needs to get back before anything else.

[Aap006]

Damnz, I'm checking blitwise everyday and it would be nice to had some (more) specific info. about when the pack(s) will be released...ppl like my little brother are whining every freaking day (!) because I said to him the new pack would be released at the end of 2006!
Aap006...

[Slade]

Mike should have some for us by the end of this week. He was returning from his event thing the last time I asked so I hope it'll be soon:)

[Everlast]

I am guessing Mike will have another weapon by either this week or next.

[blue_moon]

Damnz, I'm checking blitwise everyday and it would be nice to had some (more) specific info. about when the pack(s) will be released...ppl like my little brother are whining every freaking day (!) because I said to him the new pack would be released at the end of 2006!
Aap006...
One of the greatest abilities of all is tha ability to adapt. If I was you, I'd adapt to your little brother for maybe 2 more weeks tops. Just my input.

[Brian]

Hi guys, Mike is back. I'm going to check with him on his progress and try to get a solid date out of him for the release. There's another project we signed on to do which has been taking up some time, but I'm pretty sure that's almost wrapped up now. More info later today or tomorrow.

[Slade]

Thanks Brian! We'll be waiting...

[The Yateslander]

does anyone else hear jeopardy music? :D

the catchy tune of final jeopardy jingles along.......

[Everlast]

How did that thing Mike went to go? (forgot what it was called)

[Brian]

Honestly, I don't know yet. I haven't spoken to him since he got back, as we've just been in and out of the office at different times. I'll catch him today and get a full report.

[Brimstone]

Full Report that sounds really good!!! seriously though I am quite excited.

[Aap006]

I'll be watching this thread to see when there's more info. bout what this thread is about =P

[blue_moon]

I'll be watching this thread to see when there's more info. bout what this thread is about =P
The news of the expansion packs. I can't wait for an update. I actually can, but I don't to.

[Aap006]

Will it be released next week?

[Slade]

Will it be released next week?

We all hope so...

[blue_moon]

We all hope so...
Yeah, I think the reason for delay was that Mike was gone. I hope they are out next friday.

[Brian]

Well, for a change, I'm here on Saturday. Mike told me he made good progress on weapons Thursday afternoon, but I don't know how he did yesterday. Shooting for this coming Friday might be overly optimistic, as even if Mike gets all the weapons done, he'll have to make the installers and we'll need some time to test things (considering that these weapons are the first to utilize the new engine changes, there may be more bugs than usual). Nonetheless, I got a firm assurance from him that these weapons WILL be out by the end of March. If they aren't, apparantly I get his firstborn. So that's cool.

[Everlast]

Hey Brian, can I do a mail in order early so I will get the expansion the same time everyone else does? Because it takes about 4 or 5 days with the mail.

[Death]

I think I know the answer but can I be a beta tester?

[Brian]

Everlast, I'm not really sure. I'd have to check with Mike and BMT about that, but I'm going to guess not, because we won't have anything set up, that is, the guys at BMT, when they get your order, will have no idea what product you're talking about.

And Death, check the FAQ, which can be found on the bar at the top of the screen, right next to the User Control Panel, for information on our Beta Testing group.

[blue_moon]

I just remembered! The weapon packs get beta tested, right? How would that work for the paid pack? I have to test! Well, I don't have to, but if Brian doesn't, I'll change my signature... Best threat ever.

[Zwaken]

I don't think that having your signature as a threat is a good idea :scared:

[blue_moon]

I changed it, Brian! Vaguely, I don't think it was effective... Oh well. Technical difficulties are a pain. Take your time.

[jstrok7]

I probably won't become a beta tester, just becuase I feel that (or at least, I think), becuase I usually don't have luck but I can wait till pack comes out ! ;)

[Aap006]

I probably won't become a beta tester, just becuase I feel that (or at least, I think), becuase I usually don't have luck but I can wait till pack comes out ! ;)

Same for me, I'm almost waiting 2 months for it, but if that's the price you got to pay for some uber cool weapons, I don't mind! But it would be better if it came out the date it was planned, but nvm me, always whining;)

[Brimstone]

If we were beta testers then would we report glitches to you guys right, (eg.. Brian, Mike.)

[Rex Nex]

Well, I dont think that forumers as beta testers is a good idea :rolleyes: . Anyway if it does happen, count me in.

[Slade]

I think everyone and anyone want(s) to be beta testers...

[forever lost dynasty]

......who wouldn't?

[blue_moon]

Beta testing is all based on how much you like the game, if you are a frequent forumer or not and if you bought Ptanks. I qualify for almost all of them, I've been here for 2 months, but have definetly been active.

[Brian]

How do I become a Beta Tester? (http://forums.blitwise.com/forums/faq.php)

[Slade]

Search: 'how do I become a beta tester?'
How do I become a beta tester?
We <span class="<span class="highlight">highlightspan>">dospan> have a small group of beta testers, who help us <span class="highlight">occasionallyspan> when we have an update or new <span class="highlight">materialspan>. <span class="highlight">Membershipspan> <span class="highlight">inspan> <span class="highlight">thisspan> group <span class="highlight">isspan> by <span class="highlight">invitationspan> only. <span class="<span class="highlight">highlightspan>">Dospan> not <span class="highlight">emailspan> or PM an <span class="highlight">administratorspan> <span class="highlight">askingspan> to <span class="highlight">becomespan> a tester. There are several <span class="highlight">criteraspan> <span class="highlight">determiningspan> who <span class="highlight">isspan> <span class="highlight">invitedspan>. Most <span class="highlight">importantspan>, you must own the game we want you to test for. <span class="highlight">Ifspan> you are not a Deluxe owner, you <span class="highlight">willspan> not be <span class="highlight">invitedspan>. Secondly, you should be an <span class="highlight">activespan>, helpful, and <span class="highlight">dedicatedspan> member of the forum, <span class="highlight">inspan> good <span class="highlight">standingspan>, <span class="highlight">withoutspan> <span class="highlight">disciplinaryspan> measures taken <span class="highlight">againstspan> you. <span class="highlight">Finallyspan>, we <span class="highlight">likespan> to see <span class="highlight">creativityspan> and <span class="highlight">inputspan>, <span class="highlight">particularlyspan> <span class="highlight">inspan> the Fan <span class="highlight">Submissionspan> fora. Those who frequently <span class="highlight">givespan> good <span class="highlight">ideasspan> <span class="highlight">inspan> the Weapons <span class="highlight">Suggestionsspan> Thread are more <span class="highlight">likelyspan> to <span class="highlight">receivespan> an <span class="highlight">invitespan> than those who <span class="<span class="highlight">highlightspan>">dospan> not.

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[Rex Nex]

Dangit! (escuse my indian) Im not very active with Pocket tanks, and I still dont have the 16$ to get it... Im more with neon wars. And I guess I'm not active anough. If I become a Beta Tester I will punch myself and stick my head in our full trash can.

[blue_moon]

Only two of the 7 or so people who applied for beta tester could actually be one (from what I know): Slade and Demyx. Brimstone had an inactive period, as well as a few others, Shaku doesn't have PTanks Deluxe, FLD pretty much just got here and hasn't given a fair share of posts towards PTanks aside from weapons and icons. Nevermind about FLD, he just hasn't been here long enough. Thats my opinion and I doubt its right.

[Aap006]

All shut up, don't beta test things by others, just do it on your own so you (Brian&Co.) can release this pack faster -.-

[blue_moon]

No clue what you said in the beginning of your post, but actually the more we and they test, the better and glitch-less it will be. I'm getting tired of the spinner glitch.

[???revived]

Then don't exploit it if you don't like it. As long as online play doesn't work yet, self-restrain can solve most current glitches, I think...

[Zwaken]

I think that everytime Brian posts that link to the FAQ and points out the "how do I become a beta tester?" part, it's a nudge for us to stop talking about it ;) We might get to beta test things if we all be quite about it :)

[blue_moon]

Hey, I was just saying I didn't get what AApoo6 said and why we shouldn't rush them.

[Death]

I'm active as in, I go on here every day. I just don't post often

[jstrok7]

I'm active as in, I go on here every day. I just don't post often

You probably posted in wrong topic, right !? ;)
Did you wanted to post in "Active Useres" topic ?

Well, I'm not gonna worry about becoming a beta tester or not . ;)

[blue_moon]

Brian wants us to stop talking about it. Zwake first said that. Why don't we all focus on a more meaningful matter... The matter of those icons.

[Rex Nex]

Btw you can edit the part about shaku not having pt deluxe, I just got it. PROMOTION

[TurtleTuck]

it's late march whats going on?:confused:

[Brian]

What's going on? Good question. See the weapon icon thread for how far we've got towards the 20 total weapons. As of yesterday around lunchtime, Mike had two more pretty much done. (One needed an icon and some sound effects, the other Mike wasn't happy with the icon.) He told me he planned on getting 2 more done that day. It was busy going, so he may have only done one, but we talked a good deal about several of the other weapons. What this means is, he has plans to finish weapons by the end of the week. That doesn't mean that 1) they will be finished then or 2) if they are finished then, that it will be released then. He'll still need to test things-remember, these are the first weapons using the new engine, the first engine update in 5 years, so there may be a few kinks to work out-and he'll need to make the installers. All in all, though, things look optimistic for a release by the end of next week.

[Aap006]

I know its hard, but it's not possible to say a release date, isn't?

[Brian]

"Cannot say. Saying, I would know. Do not know, so, cannot say."

[blue_moon]

Yeah, thats been answered a lot of times... Kinda wondering how often search is used.

[Rex Nex]

Wow I was just gana say that. I bet search, quick links, log out, calender, and members list are the least used and probebly throughout the time since this whole website was made, used 100 times.

[TurtleTuck]

i guess ill just be patient....yeah i can wait! yes! I CAN DO THIS!!!:)

[Aap006]

Only 3 days left, w0000000000000000t

[basejock1]

3 days until what??::confused:

[blue_moon]

Until the expansion, but it is always delayed. I'd go with next week.

[Everlast]

I would go with whenever Mike fixes all the glitches...........hey that rhymes a little. :anirolleyes:

[Rex Nex]

If it was possible to edit the screensavers, I would edit the fish tank one. ALl the fishes would be shoes. Jus think of hearing bubbles, and all the sudden a shoe floats on screen

[blue_moon]

That was random and as far as I know, unneccesary. However, a glitch free game is a good game.

[???revived]

I don't think so. Take Halo 2 for instance. I spend half my time playing it exploiting various glitches, as there are so many, but almost all are conceiled from regular play, so they don't ruin the game...

[blue_moon]

The thing is, Shaku decides to start tlking about editing screen savers, not glitches. However, I too long for floating shoes swimming around.

[Brian]

Alright, let's keep this on topic.

[Aap006]

Let's hope the pack will be online tomorrow =)

[Brian]

No, the pack will not be online tomorrow. Mike has been working on a patch to make available congruent with the pack to fix a number of small issues, and to solve the randomness problem some people have been experiencing. The pack will most likely be released to the public next week if all goes well with this side project.

[Everlast]

So Mike is including a patch in the new expansion?

[VoLAN]

patch include in the free pack or payd pack?

[Everlast]

Probably the pay pack...........

[VoLAN]

understand

[Aap006]

Probably the pay pack...........

I think both, if you bought PT Deluxe 1.1 you deserve a patch which will fix some bugs, even if you're not going to buy the new pay pack :)

[blue_moon]

I think you just download it.

[Brian]

As of our last planning session, this is how it works. There is a patch in the pay pack only. The main reason for this is that the patch enables many of the weapon effects that are used in that pack. The Free pack is not going to use these effects, as a matter of fact, it should be completely compatible with v1.00b. There should also be a patch available upon request for those people who do not wish to purchase the pack, but are experiencing randomness issues.

[yen0652]

awesome! I cant wait for the new pack!

[Aap006]

Sounds cool Brian, I'll be waiting =)

[blue_moon]

Cool, I bet there will be a lot of requests for the patch. I wonder how it was fixed...

[Everlast]

What was fixed exactly?

[blue_moon]

The random thingy. Now I can get less Mass Drivers and such and blah and blah...

[Brian]

Many people were experiencing a decided lack of randomness in things that should be random; i.e. the Weapon Shop would always have the same weapons, or Mass Driver would always fall in the same place, or the computer would always make the same choices, etc.

Mike has pretty much got that squared away.

[Slade]

Good! Any news? Expansions? Dates?

[VoLAN]

Brian, You mean that Free pack will include randomless fix; pay pack will include patch with special effects for 15 new payd weapons, RIGHT? (You know, how it is difficult to build offers in another's language?)

[???revived]

I think so, yeah...

[Zone101]

I'm a good fan of PT but this is crazy.. they started working on the weapon pack last July? It's now april 2007! It's taken nearly a year for one weapon pack.. I thought it'd only take half that time to make the whole game..

[Zwaken]

Well, they are doing a lot with this pack.

[blue_moon]

Yeah, but the started in January, not July. 6 months behind, buddy. Plus they are using a new engine. I feel it'll be worth it.

[Aap006]

The next expansions packs will proberly not take this long, since this is the 1st pack with the new engine blablabla. So let's hope the next pack will be ready much sooner

[Pyrobellum]

There should also be a patch available upon request for those people who do not wish to purchase the pack, but are experiencing randomness issues.

YES! YES! YES! As soon as I get money I'll buy the expansions (still only have Gold and Fireworks paid packs), but for now, I Really want a randomness patch. And will 1.1 for Mac be available?

[Aquapple]

YES! YES! YES! As soon as I get money I'll buy the expansions (still only have Gold and Fireworks paid packs), but for now, I Really want a randomness patch. And will 1.1 for Mac be available?

Yes - 1.1 for Mac would REALLY be nice about now...

[Zone101]

Yeah but all the patch does is fix a few small bugs.. as for as guys who don't have money.. we're not getting anything

[Slade]

Stop complaining and just wait! They're doing so much out there for us to use; huge updates/bug fixing/engine updating

If you're so impatient, why don't you help them out?

[Pyrobellum]

Stop complaining and just wait! They're doing so much out there for us to use; huge updates/bug fixing/engine updating

If you're so impatient, why don't you help them out?

I don't know how to program pocket tanks weapons. Do you?

[Brian]

As I've said before, I can't give any information on the Mac version of the game. It's a completely different company, operating on a different timetable.

As for the specifics of the patch, it is going to be integrated, at this point, just into the pay pack. It will also be available at no cost to anyone who requests it, though we haven't figured out exactly how we'll do that.

There are still some bugs being worked out on the expansion pack, which failed Mike's stress testing repeatedly over the weekend. I just spoke to him and he told me he's not letting this go until he's completely satisfied that the problems are resolved. It's a question of quality more than anything else, and I think he's doing the right thing.

[Techstuf]

I don't care if the timetable stretches to December, It is my destiny to conquer the new version.


The new PT will change all our futures in a seemingly small, yet deeply profound, way.


TS

[blue_moon]

I don't care if the timetable stretches to December, It is my destiny to conquer the new version.
The new PT will change all our futures in a seemingly small, yet deeply profound, way.
TS
Here comes the all noble guy... Talking in such a way to make us all feel inferior and idiotic. All he did was link a few unrelated sentences and used 10th grade vocabulary. Whoopeedeedoo. Anyway, to all of you impatient people out there: (in releation to toast being made)
You: "WHERE'S THE TOAST? ISN'T IT DONE YET?"
Person Making Toast: "Its not dones yet, maybe a few more days."
You: "BUT I WANT IT NOW! GIMME THE STUPID TOAST!"
(You reach into the toaster and burn yourself pulling out an ordinary peice of bread)
You: "ITS STILL BREAD! FIX IT!"
PMT: "Too late, its already been released on a global scale."

[Techstuf]

Here comes the all noble guy...


Well shucks, I wouldn't go so far as to say 'All' noble....maybe just a tad noble. On a good day, perhaps. (It would seem today is not that day)


Talking in such a way to make us ALL feel inferior and idiotic


As for feeling inferior and idiotic....All I can say is, speak for yourself.


But then, you already have. And more.


Truly, you leave me feeling impugned by your impudence.


:cool:


(insert long lethargic yawn here)



:D


TS



P.S. "Statistically I had to do it, Brian."



.

[blue_moon]

Oh jeez... For some one who has some idea that they are soooo smart, they feel that they must double space after every line, including two smiley-only lines. Then, you say that saying "Talking in such a way to make us all feel inferior and idiotic" is only speaking for myself, well how about "the member with the oversized ego is attempting to make us all feel like complete and utterly stupid?" Your PS is complete gibberish. "Statistically I had to do it Brian," wow. Statistically, I won the lottery. Statistically, I found $20. Your saying, that based on the prior collected data that you had to go off topic on some rampage, that helped no one. At least my posts are helpful, or partly helpful. Asd of what I'll say now.

Aside from my authority talking place... I have something important that I need to say, or otherwise, this post will be absolutely useless.

Well, the new engine means we may have to wait longer, but we get better rewards. Like, do the dishes for a week and get five bucks, clean the bathroom and take out the trash to get 15 bucks. Its all worth. Just keep it together. JUST KEEP IT TOGETHER!

[ChallengeSpaceYard]

Please quit flaming. What do I have to do to stop this? Do I have to blow up my core for this?

[blue_moon]

Sorry. Techstuf and I have a history of jumping down each other's throat, while he acts like hes a genius. There's a locked thread in this forum, if it has me and him argueing, you'll know what I'm talking about.

[Zwaken]

Oh jeez... For some one who has some idea that they are soooo smart, they feel that they must double space after every line, including two smiley-only lines.

It's just a style...I don't think there is a message saying "LOOK AT ME, I'M AMAZINGLY SMART!" And if some of you are getting that vibe, I don't think it's intended.

I'd find a flaw in Techstuf's side too, but I'm to lazy to go back and get a quote. So Demyx, if you think I'm trying to help out Techstuf in the arguement, it's just a sign of laziness :D

[endgame]

It's just a style...I don't think there is a message saying "LOOK AT ME, I'M AMAZINGLY SMART!" And if some of you are getting that vibe, I don't think it's intended.

I'd find a flaw in Techstuf's side too, but I'm to lazy to go back and get a quote. So Demyx, if you think I'm trying to help out Techstuf in the arguement, it's just a sign of laziness :D

Does it really matter, anyway? He could have an IQ of 40 or 400, but what difference does it make if you're never going to meet him?

[Zwaken]

I don't know, I was just in one of those moods.

[matt198992]

you all need to stop bashing each other before mike/brian locks down this thread. the pack is delayed. get over it. unavoidable crap happens that you cant ignore sometimes. its like demyx's analogy (think thats the correct word. i suck at english), if you ask for it too soon, there is bound to be problems and then there would be yet more arguing and flaming because of that. just take a deep breath and relax. the packs will be here soon enough and for the delay, as well as the new engine, they will be some AWESOME ones like we have never seen. to me, the wait is worth it. with all the packs, you should have around 160 weapons and that should keep you occupied for a while longer. if you dont have all the packs, buy a new one to keep you busy until the new one comes out. just keep it together guys.
do it with me now:
deep breath

hold it....hold it....hold it....(you know im not gonna stop) hold it...

[Everlast]

Exactly just have patience. It's not like movies, where you have to wait a year in between each one, it's only a few weeks. :)

[blue_moon]

Yeah, I just got a little testy back there. I had a migraine. I had a really bad migraine.

[Pyrobellum]

Argh, wort wort wort. When getting toast out of the toaster, use a fork!

[Techstuf]

If you'll note, DM's migraines aren't hard to induce, I simply post a rather jestful prognostication and DM throws a little tantrum.

Take a Tylenol and get some sunlight, go play outdoors and interact with real kids before your only outlet, your PC, finishes the snack it's started in your hippocampus.


lol...:rolleyes:


You know I'm kidding, I'm sure you'll make out just fine. Just eat right and grow a wee bit thicker skin.


And we're ALL here to help.



Should you need us (http://www.shadowrider.org/labyrinth/needus.wav).



TS


;)

[endgame]

Argh, wort wort wort. When getting toast out of the toaster, use a fork!

You try it first. :D

[Brian]

Provocations and prognostications put in the past, I just wanted to say that this little analogy from Demyx made me laugh almost until tears came from my eyes:

Anyway, to all of you impatient people out there: (in releation to toast being made)
You: "WHERE'S THE TOAST? ISN'T IT DONE YET?"
Person Making Toast: "Its not dones yet, maybe a few more days."
You: "BUT I WANT IT NOW! GIMME THE STUPID TOAST!"
(You reach into the toaster and burn yourself pulling out an ordinary peice of bread)
You: "ITS STILL BREAD! FIX IT!"
PMT: "Too late, its already been released on a global scale."

"IT'S STILL BREAD! FIX IT!"
Very, very true sometimes. Thanks. :D

[Techstuf]

As long as Mike's the one kneading the dough, I'm sure the 'toast' will be more than satisfactory no matter when it arrives.


TS

[blue_moon]

I didn't know that my whatever it was would actually make Brian laugh. Cool! Anyway, I am a little tired of Techstuf always calling me and idiot. However, I for one feel that there is love in the air... I mean... a new weapon pack. The odor is strong too, so it must be near... Its a very strong odor. Stinky too, but strong.

[Rex Nex]

I think thats just you Demyx.....

[Slade]

Maybe he's just trying to complement us so that we are wrapped in our thankfulness so that we don't have to keep on complaining about the month late X-packs.

Just joking...or maybe...

[blue_moon]

But there really is this nasty odor... I don't know what it is... I'm guessing its the XPacks. They are near... on a cosmic scale.

[Slade]

Cosmic. So the X-packs are zillions of mega-miles away from us.

*sniff* must hold onto ...hope...

[???revived]

Just play different games while waiting. I do that all the time...

Besides, this pack has been delayed a fair bit, so don't tell me that during all these weeks you had your head glued to the monitor, waiting crazily for it to come out? (@Demyx)

Patience is a virtue.

[ChallengeSpaceYard]

This is still off-topic...

{restoring back to topic}
How is the development of those weapons going?

[Brian]

On topicness restored. Thank you for playing.

The weapons are all developed. We're now in the debugging stage.

[Everlast]

Ausome, hope Mike gets everything debugged soon. Hmm I like that word debug. :D

[Aap006]

w00t, its almost there!!!

[blue_moon]

w00t for me too! I am shaking in my boots! I also took ???revived's idea of glueing my face to the screen. I can only see one part and can't go to school or eat at a table, but it really works. By the length of this one, when do you estimate the coming of the next?

[Techstuf]

We're now in the debugging stage.


Mike can borrow my can of 'Raid' bug killer for the online version.


lol.



TS



P.S. Mathematical Theorem of the day (http://www.nerdtests.com/jokes.php?id=128)


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[blue_moon]

Yeah, the online version I heard isn't even worth talking about. Its as far as pencil and paper. However, I think your can of Raid may be more needed for these weapons...

[Techstuf]

Sorry to disagree, and please don't take this the wrong way, (I don't want Brian to ban me from the forum) but I am certain that most of us on the forum consider the online version worth talking about. Rumor has it that it has already been tested.....and not just on paper, mind you.


TS

[Slade]

Man, you guys should take this 'idiot' conversation somewhere else.

[blue_moon]

I tried to privately, so we won't spam stuff up, but he refuses to. Anyway, how the heck am I supposed to know ANYTHING about online play? Anyway, I tried to say something without Techstuf trying to prove me wrong...

[Brian]

I think what Demyx meant by "not worth talking about" was that the netplay, as it stands now, isn't much. He wasn't trying to say that it shouldn't be talked about.

[Techstuf]

But I'm sure I read somewhere on the forum that a network version had been tested already.....and my version seems to enjoy occasional network access.






Peace,


TS

[endgame]

But I'm sure I read somewhere on the forum that a network version had been tested already.....and my version seems to enjoy occasional network access.






Peace,


TS

If I remember correctly, the guys at Blitwise tested network play on their local network. It's still a long way away, though. If you've played Pocket Tanks over the network, then it's probably been hacked. Either way, I'd like to know how you pulled that off. I'm sure Brian, Mike, and everyone else in charge would, too.

[Techstuf]

I'd like to know how you pulled that off. I'm sure Brian, Mike, and everyone else in charge would, too.

I don't know as I've really pulled anything off. And I'm sure the bunch at Blitwise could readily understand such an occurrence.

Nothing to 'write home' about really.



TS

[Everlast]

Techstuff do you mean you hacked Ptanks and played online?!?

[Techstuf]

I said that my version seems to enjoy occasional network access. I don't mean to infer that I do.


TS

[blue_moon]

So, sometimes it brings you to the web page, or some thing else?

[endgame]

I said that my version seems to enjoy occasional network access. I don't mean to infer that I do.


TS

Please, enlighten us. :D

[Techstuf]

Well....if I have to....


.

[Techstuf]

On second thought, I should probably let one of the blitwise bunch handle that request as they see fit, should one or more become inclined to do so.


I think I've said enough as it is.



TS

[endgame]

Good idea!

[blue_moon]

For now, the only network play available is by either
A) using remote assistance which is highly unrecommended unless you want someone to have complete access to your cpu
B) hacking into Blitwise's hardrive and extracting the gold. hard, unless you know their IP
If there is a C, please inform me of it.

[ChallengeSpaceYard]

This is still off-topic!
__________________________________________________ __________
Anyway, how is the debugging going?

[Techstuf]

Quit whining then, and start a new one....topics evolve, that's life. If we started a new topic for every inspired thought, the forum would become, well.....


A not so funny joke.


TS

[Aap006]

The release date still isn't known, right?:(

[blue_moon]

No, I don't think they know yet. Seems like it may take a while for the new engine to get working I guess.

[Slade]

Could be today, or 1 + today, or 1 + 1 + Today, or...

[blue_moon]

I could never be today. Never. Optimism has gotten me nae far, so I have decided "why don't I just wait a little while, and focus on other things that won't get me waiting too long. Like lunch. And supper. Then come back and find out that its already out. Better get a credit card ready."

[forever lost dynasty]

BBBBBUTTT!!!!!!! Optimism makes the world go round and I want it NOW!!!

[blue_moon]

Hey, chill out!
You: "WHERE'S THE TOAST? ISN'T IT DONE YET?"
Person Making Toast: "Its not dones yet, maybe a few more days."
You: "BUT I WANT IT NOW! GIMME THE STUPID TOAST!"
(You reach into the toaster and burn yourself pulling out an ordinary peice of bread)
You: "ITS STILL BREAD! FIX IT!"
PMT: "Too late, its already been released on a global scale."

[forever lost dynasty]

I don't like proverbs or metaphors

[blue_moon]

Fine, I'll take it out of metaphor/proverb form:
You: "WHERE'S THE EXPANSION? ISN'T IT DONE YET?"
Person Making Expansion: "Its not done yet, maybe a few more days."
You: "BUT I WANT IT NOW! GIMME THE STUPID EXPANSION!"
(You bribe Blitwise to give you the game, recieving a malfunctioning piece of software)
You: "ITS STILL GLITCHED!! FIX IT!"
PME: "Too late, its already been released on a global scale."

[Zwaken]

It'll all be worth it, all who are complaining. It always is.

Patience is a virtue.

[Brimstone]

I don't mind waiting a little longer.....

[Everlast]

My mom always tells me "Want in one hand, spit in the other, and see which gets full faster."

[shadeslayer222]

that is an..... interesting saying... but makes sense

[Rex Nex]

I dont get it

[blue_moon]

If you spit in one hand repeatedly, it fills up faster than putting wants (nothing) in your other hand.

[Aap006]

If you spit in one hand repeatedly, it fills up faster than putting wants (nothing) in your other hand.

What about: If you spit in your hand it can take a long, long time before its filled, so it's better to wait till your other hand is filled with something that's more fun and better (ex: the expansion pack).

[blue_moon]

Oh, I get it. But what if you and your friend spit into your hand?

[Aap006]

Friends don't do that.

[blue_moon]

ANYWAY... How 'bouts another icon?

[Aap006]

What about the whole pack?:rolleyes:

[Death]

I'm actually starting to get impatient myself.

[Everlast]

I'm not ancious for it to come because I will just get the free pack because I can't pay for the 15 right now. :(

[blue_moon]

Still, wouldn't you want to know what it does?

[Rex Nex]

Probly has a weapon like Bad Seplelr: Turns the entire play feild into a giant pucture of mikes stash laughing at you. Un-downloads and un-payes ptanks deluxe. Destroys all virus protecters and inserts trojans. Infects windows program with blade runner virus. Disables your online connections. Changes your forum account name to Hello There!? and IP bans you with de super sword. Inserts dormant worms and changes your speed settings to max. Makes your speakers say Hello fuzzy every other 2 mins and at random intervals.
And thats why it takes forever :D

[Everlast]

Still, wouldn't you want to know what it does?

Well most of them are listed in the Weapon Icon thread, so I will know what they do.

[Death]

back on topic:cool:

[Aap006]

And another week past without releasing the pack =(

[Rex Nex]

Demyx. Unliked. Impossible. He. Is. Cool. With. Me.

[Everlast]

I think if everyone should just stop talking about the new pack till it comes.

[Testament]

And another week past without releasing the pack =(

Yeah, before long, I'm going to be so fed up with the waiting game, instead of showing my appreciation by buying it, I'll wait for some torrent sites to have it. I'll just get it that way. Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you. Scrath my back and I'll scratch yours. All those sayings are beginning to play a factor with this delaying/lying bullcrap.

[blue_moon]

Agreed. There is no benefit from complaining.

[Rex Nex]

Me.Was. Not. Ever. Complaining.
I. Should. Stop. Talking. Like. This

[Death]

you should.

[forever lost dynasty]

Originally posted by Death:

you should.
Correction: You. Should.

[Slade]

This thread has been off topic for ages. I must agree with Demyx:

ZIP THE LIP AND JUST WAIT FOR THE PACKS!!!

[Brian]

There's no need to stop talking about the new packs until they come, although I agree that complaining about delays doesn't help things. The fact of the matter is that we are now going through final testing, and the packs are very close to release. Might, in fact, have been out this week, except that Mike's got some things to take care of, I've been sick, and the universe itself seems to conspire against this release. :)

Testament, I'm a bit offended by the tone you are taking. Mike is working pretty much singlehandedly to get out these weapons, to overcome the hurdles which come with the kind of new, unexplored weapon effects that are now possible, and I am trying to keep you all up to date on it. And it is thus that you respond to these efforts?

Furthermore, while you can gripe about the delays (would you rather there be no talk about it and you just find out one day when you visit the site), "lying"? Friend, those are fighting words where I come from. In no way have I lied to the posters here, and I am quite resentful that anyone would suggest that I have.