Topic: PULSAR: Lost Colony

squeegee started this discussion 11 years ago #45,446

http://www.pulsarthegame.com/

I've decided to try and find the Lost Colony, but i'll probably need help to succeed. our survival, nay, our entire species survival may be at stake. i don't know, i haven't really read the plot. but it seems like fun!

to play you'll need to buy the client, it's 25 bucks at the link above (Humble Bundle folks). once you buy it you can activate using a steam key and run it from there if you like. if you want to buy it on Steam it'll be released in 1 week for i think 25 bucks. idk. it's in beta (of fucking course it is) but it looks like it might be pretty well fleshed out. we'll see.

My download just completed i think, so i'm going to go ahead and log in and wait for you bastards to get the game and come play. i, of course, am Captain. i'll need a Pilot, a Scientist, a Weapons Specialist and an Engineer.

To join my crew list your name, and desired job. if i have a slot open, you're welcome to join.

(supports up to 5 players, so it's first come first serve.)

squeegee (OP) double-posted this 11 years ago, 7 minutes later[^] [v] #599,686

alright, i got us a ship. i've named it the Blowhard. i had a choice between an attack cruiser and a stealth frigate, but i chose the one with a bar.

I've called the game session Minichanopolis and the password is minichan

squeegee joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 16 hours later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #599,818

i learned how to plot a course, prep the jump drive, and pilot the ship. i jumped into a new sector and performed a scan and discovered a hostile drone. it was headed right for me. it takes the engines a minute to spool up, and i was having to expend a lot of coolant to keep from overheating. while that the reactor cooled i hopped on the laser cannon and tried to hold the drone at bay.

but without a pilot i couldn't maneuver and fire at the same time so i was left running from port gun to starboard gun and trying to get a shot off. i wasn't able to use missiles, i need a weapon specialist for that.

so instead i just ran. i got up to speed and avoided fire until the jump drive was ready and the reactor had enough overhead to engage. i turned onto the right heading, ran across the bridge and jumped to a new sector.

luckily the scan showed no hostiles. now to figure out repairs.

Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 33 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #599,827

@previous (squeegee)
Is the game actually good?

squeegee (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 6 hours later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #599,936

@previous (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
i don't know. i am a captain without a crew. i've been adrift now for 24 hours. i don't think i'll ever find the lost colony at this rate.

squeegee (OP) double-posted this 11 years ago, 47 minutes later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #599,941

Captain's Log: star date 09092015

i've found a space station and teleported there to check it out. it's pretty big, and i've been talking to the locals. trying to find a mission or some way to get paid.
i've been warned to be careful teleporting to strange planets, stuff might cling to us and infest the ship. i wonder if they sell flame throwers here. i took a picture of the "park" level of the station full of plants and statues but the ship's imgur cloud is over capacity and can't be accessed, i'll post when it stops shitting out 404s.

(Edited 8 seconds later.)

squeegee (OP) triple-posted this 11 years ago, 11 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,943

Captain's Log: page 2

i've got a job! that's right, i've found a mission. i've been hired by the friend of a researcher who's gone mission on an outpost on a desolate rock called planet 448. communications have been cut off for some reason, and the worst is feared. the job is to locate the outpost and investigate the whereabouts of the scientists. extreme caution has been suggested.

I've gone through the supplies on board and i've taken a quick inventory. i only have one weapon, a small pistol, so i'll have to make due. i'm continuing to explore the station, it's rather large, and i'm finding out that some kind of accident had occurred. a large section of the station is damaged and inaccessible, and no one really seems to know what actually happened. i may find out more once i reach the command center. if i can find it...

squeegee replied with this 11 years ago, 31 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,944

Captain's Log: page 3

found another mission. medical supplies were being transported to the station and were stolen by pirates. the pirates have been spotted in a nearby system and i am to go there and try and recover what i can. the pirates may be lurking around so again caution was advised.

sure would be easier with a crew. but i'll go and investigate and be ready to jump away if there is more trouble than i can handle.

which would be any.

beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 22 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,945

Squeeg!! I will try it tomorrow. Thanks. Thanks.

squeegee (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,946

@previous (beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q)
My first crewman! this is wonderful. what role would you like? you can choose to be the Pilot, a Scientist, a Weapons Specialist or an Engineer.
this will be you quarters, you'll be sharing it with whoever else joins the crew.

squeegee (OP) double-posted this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,947

@599,945 (beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q)
welcome on board the Blowhard! we will have many adventures.

squeegee (OP) triple-posted this 11 years ago, 40 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,948

damn imgur!

the Blowhard!!@

squeegee (OP) quadruple-posted this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,949

pictured: the damaged station

squeegee (OP) quintuple-posted this 11 years ago, 29 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,950

it's pretty big

squeegee (OP) sextuple-posted this 11 years ago, 26 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,951

it has a park

squeegee (OP) septuple-posted this 11 years ago, 26 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,952

and even a tavern

squeegee (OP) octuple-posted this 11 years ago, 35 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,953

the trade district seemed a bit unsavory

squeegee (OP) nonuple-posted this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,954

but i spent half my money buying a laser pistol off of this honest looking droid.

beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q replied with this 11 years ago, 21 seconds later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,955

@599,946 (squeegee)
I need r04r to tell me what to do. This is too big of a decision.

squeegee (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 8 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,956

@previous (beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q)
science officer it is then. this will be your station.
your role will be to "provide the crew with medical assistance and information about their current environment. As they possess superior technological prowess, Scientists have the responsibility of overseeing sensor sweeps, ship security, the breaching of enemy firewalls, and research. Furthermore, their skills are invaluable when developing strategies or exploring alien planets."

please familiarize yourself with these ship's systems and be prepared to operate them:
http://www.pulsarthegame.com/scientist

(Edited 2 minutes later.)

squeegee (OP) double-posted this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,957

@599,955 (beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q)
you'll also be taking responsibility for whatever this is. it was in the lab when i got the ship. i'm hoping it's not going to kill us. it's yours now.

squeegee (OP) triple-posted this 11 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #599,959

@599,955 (beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q)
and this is your crew station on the bridge. from here you will perform duties to help safely operate the ship and gain information from sensor sweeps.

beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q replied with this 11 years ago, 11 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #600,077

@599,956 (squeegee)
Okay will do, thanks squeeg. Is it possible to switch classes if I fail badly at this? I suspect r04r will be a superior scientist.

Anonymous C replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #600,080

Ok I watched some videos last night and skipped around a bit. Is there even much to do? It seems like you look at screens, occasionally shoot at drones, and just fly around aimlessly.

squeegee replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #600,082

@previous (C)
you can also go down to planets and run around doing missions. there is PvE content it would seem. no pvp. i've taken missions, but haven't tried any. they at least have more to do than aimless flying. but i think that's mostly the content that was out in beta. i think planetary stuff and stations and quests are brand new

beckyderp !4aMoRa.T2Q replied with this 11 years ago, 7 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #600,159

I'm sick and going to bed soon but will try this weekend