MINERVA: Metastasis Episode 2 Release Date

[Reginald]

I think, (the website is so darn cryptic it's hard to take anything as fact) that the release of MINERVA: Metastasis 2 is a week from today.

Source: http://www.hylobatidae.org/minerva/phosphenes.shtml

Although that is still only an estimated release, so it may be later.

I for one am looking forward to the excellent quality mapping and being scared shitless again just like in the first one.

 

[Sulkdodds]

Inconcievable!

 

[Insano]

Come to papa!

 

[Edcrab]

Woohoo! I'd almost forgotten about MINERVA!

Time to mark the calendar...

 

[Puzzlemaker]

Plus or Minus 3 days it says.

Estimated release: 2006-03-03 ± 3 days

WOO WO OWOOWGHAOI!$(*QYTIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sulkdodds]

One of you just damn well better email [email protected] when it comes out or I'll be very sad.

 

[Reginald]

One of you just damn well better email [email protected] when it comes out or I'll be very sad.

Oooh, pick me. I've never emailed in news before

 

[Steel.Inferno]

Looking forward to this... The first one was the best custom single player experiences I've ever had! Especially since I played it on hard, which I've never tried with HL2... much more challenging.

 

[Cargo Cult]

Think I'm definitely on target for a Friday release. Just got a small amount of construction left to do (a hallway and a door which will lead to the next map), and then it's done!

I think I may go to bed early. Regular 2am finishes are not recommended... ;-)

 

[Sulkdodds]

Don't forget to mail us with the news!

 

[jondy]

Think I'm definitely on target for a Friday release. Just got a small amount of construction left to do (a hallway and a door which will lead to the next map), and then it's done!

I think I may go to bed early. Regular 2am finishes are not recommended... ;-)

Is your avatar in any way related to Minerva?

Your maps invite overanalysis

 

[Cargo Cult]

Is your avatar in any way related to Minerva?

Yes!

Your maps invite overanalysis

Good good. Please analyse! ;-)

 

[63]

Friday is my birthday, thanks!

 

[Sloth]

Happy Birthday for then!

Can't wait for more chair gripping action!

 

[DieH@rd]

Well, its everyone birthday when Minerva is out!

Cant wait for friday!

 

[Cobra_UK]

I really enjoyed the 1st episode. Looking forward to this one.:thumbs:

 

[Cargo Cult]

Woo. I just played right through both complete MINERVA maps, right from helicopter intro to final credits. Needs final, very minor gameplay tweaks, new music adding if it arrives on time, and final packaging.

It's just about done!

 

[$kelet0r]

stop teasing us
is it still on schedule for today?

edit - woah cargo cult just posted from the future in the past :O
check out the times of his and my post

 

[Insano]

And that's what MINERVA is all about

Good luck with the finishing touch, Cargo Cult!

 

[AciD]

Woo. I just played right through both complete MINERVA maps, right from helicopter intro to final credits. Needs final, very minor gameplay tweaks, new music adding if it arrives on time, and final packaging.

It's just about done!

Please Hurry! I can't wait! :imu:

 

[Edcrab]

Awesome news. First time I completed the opening episode, I went right back and tried again. You've got masses of mystery to go with the gameplay, which is always a replayability booster

 

[Cargo Cult]

It's done.

Just waiting for the installer to be completed, then it's time for release!

 

[Edcrab]

Woah, that was quick! Not that I'm complaining: bring it on!

P.S., can we play Episode 2 independantly of Episode 1, or would we have to play through the first map again? Mind you, I could do with another replay...

 

[Cargo Cult]

Woah, that was quick! Not that I'm complaining: bring it on!

P.S., can we play Episode 2 independantly of Episode 1, or would we have to play through the first map again? Mind you, I could do with another replay...

It's done as chapters (all ... erm ... two of 'em) with the second unlocked by default - you can either start right at the beginning or where you left off. I'd probably recommend the former, but it's a bit of a draining experience. 'Intense' is an understatement!

I had been going to have the evening off mapping, but on second thoughts I'll open up metastasis_3a and start working on it again... ;-)

 

[Asknoone]

:thumbs:

 

[$kelet0r]

How about a special early release for your fans at halflife2.net :thumbs:
i cant wait until tomorrow

 

[jondy]

How about a special early release for your fans at halflife2.net :thumbs:
i cant wait until tomorrow

QFMFT

I had been going to have the evening off mapping, but on second thoughts I'll open up metastasis_3a and start working on it again... ;-)

3a?

 

[Insano]

3a?

The third episode is probably multiple maps with loadtimes in between.

 

[Flyingdebris]

have you perhaps considered giving the minerva character an audible voice?

a girl that could imitate ss2's shodan would be great.

"W.w.welcome t.to my world, i.i.insect"

 

[Pajari]

Excellent. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow.

Enjoy some well-deserved rest, cargo!

 

[$kelet0r]

cmon Cargo Cult already
am i the only one constantly refreshing the minerva homepage waiting for its release???

 

[Cargo Cult]

I'm got the installer, and it works fine apart from one minor problem - somehow it's got outdated AI network files in it, and they get rebuilt when you start maps. I've sent fixed versions off, and with a bit of luck things should get repackaged this evening, so the launch can commence...

Sorry about the delay. Check back about 8pm GMT to see if anything's changed.

 

[$kelet0r]

\0/
i'll be finished work by then

 

[DieH@rd]

Yay! Minerva all night long

 

[Insano]

Damn, I have a basketball game tomorrow

 

[Cargo Cult]

Slightly before an official announcement, but here it is!

Don't post a news thing yet, I've still to update the website and get some more mirrors behind the load-balancing thingy. Plus, I'll be submitting some new, exclusive screenshots anyway. ;-)

 

[$kelet0r]

It's Here \0/

 

[Reginald]

Whoop. I've alerted hl2 news.

EDIT: 100%

 

[DieH@rd]

And now one and a half hour of 56k dl misery

 

[boglito]

Slightly before an official announcement, but here it is!

Don't post a news thing yet, I've still to update the website and get some more mirrors behind the load-balancing thingy. Plus, I'll be submitting some new, exclusive screenshots anyway. ;-)

Thank you! :=)

.bog. dls