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[Supreme Cmdr]

Disappointed to see it really is Windows Vista/7 only. Is there any plan on ever making it compatible with DX9?

Sorry, but no.

[Supreme Cmdr]

is there any date for the beta test?

We're shooting for sometime in May - though that may change.

[deadering]

Disappointed to see it really is Windows Vista/7 only. Is there any plan on ever making it compatible with DX9?

Sorry, but no.

Oh well, guess I'll be forgetting this game then.

[Supreme Cmdr]

Disappointed to see it really is Windows Vista/7 only. Is there any plan on ever making it compatible with DX9?

Sorry, but no.

Oh well, guess I'll be forgetting this game then.

Yah, you do that.

[RichardCranium]

Disappointed to see it really is Windows Vista/7 only. Is there any plan on ever making it compatible with DX9?

Sorry, but no.

Oh well, guess I'll be forgetting this game then.

Yah, you do that.

Hmm. I guess that I'll be forgettting it too for a while.

*raises hands*

No need to go on a rant; XP is doing the Cheyne-Stokes and I get that. I spend 99% of my time at home booted into Linux and I know that you aren't going to support *that* anytime soon (if ever). But for me, that's an additional $80 (or thereabouts) for me to play a new game.

And I'll have to jump through flaming Microsoft hoops to be able to play the games that I've already got after I do the upgrade from XP to Windows 7 because Microsoft didn't think it was worth the effort to support that direct upgrade path, despite the fact that nobody in their right effing mind used Vista in the first place.

Oh well. I might upgrade to 7 when 9 comes out or so. Or I feel like spending $80 plus the couple of hours that it'll take to reinstall everything.

Despite my whining, you are making the correct business decision. I can still visit the site and see what you're up to. Maybe that'll make it worth the upgrade cost(s).

[Supreme Cmdr]

It has nothing to do with being a business decision. Windows XP is a legacy OS and like most devs moving forward, we're just not going to support it because it requires us to maintain legacy code which we are simply not going to do. Since XP, we have had Vista and 7. Now Windows8 is on the way. That is almost three generations back. For that, we might as well have supported Win 3.1 back when we were developing on Windows XP.

[Supreme Cmdr]

New spectacular aerial shots are up on the game's Facebook page. If you didn't already, you need to like that page if you want to be considered for the closed Beta.

[Ben Zwycky]

We have to have a facebook page to be part of the beta?

[Supreme Cmdr]

No - but since we're not accepting everybody - only a small amount - it helps. You regular guys who've been around forever (almost) are not subject to that of course, since you will all be accepted when the time comes.

[Badman]

This is looking very impressive SC.

It's like BC3000, compressed with a reverse lossy algorithm, and given a massive-modicum of new age focus and purpose; yet still will butter the bread of the 1st fleeters.

The maturity of this new production is entirely Unreal, yet, entirely proprietary :-)

Live long and prosper.

[RemoW]

New spectacular aerial shots are up on the game's Facebook page. If you didn't already, you need to like that page if you want to be considered for the closed Beta.

Sweet thanks love the shots!

[Cruis.In]

Derek i signed up for it on the main site. do bitter old vets get priority?

look for my app!

[Tristantulanka]

Honestly, I saw an ad for this game in a DC comic (Brilliant Idea btw!!!) And after spending the last two hours looking into it, I am incredibly stoked!!! Just wanted to say that all the work you guys have been doing looks wonderful, and I as a fan cannot wait to play

[Cruis.In]

a fan of what exactly?

[Supreme Cmdr]

Yeah, the game is coming along nicely. And as much press as our primary competition Planetside2 is getting, we're going to beat them. Badly.

[Supreme Cmdr]

Derek i signed up for it on the main site. do bitter old vets get priority?

look for my app!

Yup. ALL recognized and long term community members are definite shoe-in, though you still need to sign-up.

[Cynep]

Really like what you are intending to do. Long time player of Planetside and looking forward to PS2 but something is lacking. It's being far too casualized for monetization. Like what you are saying about hardcore gamers needing more. Hope LOD delivers.

[Supreme Cmdr]

Yeah, I think PS2 has taken the easy route. And just like the first PS game, it will cost them. We're just not doing that. LOD is a hardcore game and I'm not making _any_ compromises in that regard.

[David Foss]

Sweet shots, SC! I already applied for the beta! I've been waiting a long time to get my uniform back from the dry cleaners. I'm pleased to report that's finally happened, and GCV Deterrence is ready for duty Good to be back!

[Supreme Cmdr]

The game has been delayed to Q1/13 due to issues with the Havok Vision game engine. Check the @lodmmo Twitter feed. Official announcement coming soon.