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Spiral's Laboratory Has Finally Been Realeased ! ! ! ! !
2004-09-22, 4:37 PM #1
I Can't Believe It ! ! !

Anyway, to my knowledge, no one has mentioned it on the forums yet, which I find unbelievable. The ammount people were talking about it, I would have thought it was all over the place by now.

Anyway, share your thoughts and feelings, love of spiral, your progress in the level (maybe some spoilers, if hidden with the new VB text color).

But please, everyone rate it a 10 and vote it for LotW. We need more decent LotWs!!! :mad: I've already voted, but I have yet to comment.

Wow, I just can't believe it was so sudden. In conclusion, brilliant job Spiral, you truly worked hard on this and hopefully your many hours of toil have payed off. Everyone, make sure he realizes he's appreciated! :)

[EDIT: I apologize if this post comes off as rather biased and childish, I'm just happy to see the level out there and hope other people are as well.]
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2004-09-22, 4:44 PM #2
it gave me a headache so I stopped playing.
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2004-09-22, 4:48 PM #3
Omq this r0x0rs my s0x0rs!!!!!111
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2004-09-22, 4:51 PM #4
So.. Spiral got the go ahead to release it, eh? (Chuckle)
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2004-09-22, 4:54 PM #5
Given the option to vote for more than one, I of course vote for all.
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2004-09-22, 5:22 PM #6
tight nuts! can't wait to play.
2004-09-22, 5:35 PM #7
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Originally posted by Chaz Ghostle
Given the option to vote for more than one, I of course vote for all.


This is a guideline that everyone should follow
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2004-09-22, 5:54 PM #8
Quote:
Originally posted by Chaz Ghostle
Given the option to vote for more than one, I of course vote for all.


seconded.
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2004-09-22, 5:57 PM #9
Ironically enough, me making a big deal about how great this is, it won't let me play. :o

I loaded "laboratory.gob" into the episode and the "labxtras.gob" into patch commander, I boot up the game, go to New Mission or whatever it's called, and select "Laboratory." The screen then goes through the load bar progress deal, playing music, and then the music suddenly stops when the bar completes, the screen goes black, and nothing happens. I press Ctrl-Alt-DElete to no avail, and my PC locks up and I have to pull the plug.

What is going on? Does anyone else have this problem? And why can't I play laboratory? :(
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2004-09-22, 6:01 PM #10
I haven't been following this laboratory level. What's so great or special about it?
2004-09-22, 6:32 PM #11
OMG Vote it LotW AND vote it 10! Sure, I haven't played it yet, but we NEED more levels of the week that project the mass overhype of the project! Yay for popularity!

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2004-09-22, 6:36 PM #12
I heard it's better than the movie. ;)
2004-09-22, 6:44 PM #13
Yeah, but the book is better than the game.
2004-09-22, 6:45 PM #14
Quote:
Originally posted by jEDIkIRBY
OMG Vote it LotW AND vote it 10! Sure, I haven't played it yet, but we NEED more levels of the week that project the mass overhype of the project! Yay for popularity!

JediKirby


I'm verry sorry. I am quite in error. I'm honestly not usually like that, making opinions of something before I play, I just thought it would be nice to see a Jedi Knight level of this standard get the credit and attention it deserved, seeing as it is a dying art these days. :(

I also meant for this thread to be quite light-hearted, nothing to take to seriously, just a chance to celebrate the releases of a level many people have been waiting for over a long period of time. Which brings me fullcircle:


Could someone please offer an explanation as to why it's not working for me? Thankyou.
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2004-09-22, 7:01 PM #15
wtf ever happened with that movie deal and the million bucks i never read the end of the thread
2004-09-22, 7:16 PM #16
Why isn't there an "I don't care" option in that poll?
2004-09-22, 7:18 PM #17
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Originally posted by Snoopfighter639
wtf ever happened with that movie deal and the million bucks i never read the end of the thread


Gee. I wonder........
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2004-09-22, 8:13 PM #18
Only 92 downloads? Come on people.
2004-09-22, 9:25 PM #19
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Originally posted by ]-[ellequin
Why isn't there an "I don't care" option in that poll?


Probably because people who don't care don't need to post on this thread. Too late, I already posted.
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2004-09-22, 10:10 PM #20
yeah
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2004-09-22, 10:14 PM #21
You're relaly expecting more downloads than that? It's a dead game that 80% of people don't even have installed.
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2004-09-22, 10:52 PM #22
Man, I have to reinstall JK after freakin' 2 years...
2004-09-22, 11:25 PM #23
It's 35mb ... that's pretty hefty for my 56K.
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2004-09-23, 12:38 PM #24
I don't believe it Spiral; you actually released it! There's nothing much to say... just download it right now. One of the few add-ons on Massassi that deserves a 10.
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2004-09-23, 1:59 PM #25
Dunno Daft. I applied both GOBs as patches (didn't know any better, and I knew it wouldn't make a difference anyways). After the level loads it should shortly display some white text on a black background.

I thought the use of music as the mouseover SFX in the menus was interesting, but annoying. It works during the level load tho. :p

2004-09-23, 2:14 PM #26
Am I the only one that didn't enjoy this at all?
The first level gave me a huge headace because of the red light and the fact I had to squint. I expected to be scared atleast once. No need for guns...just walking...walking....walking...then you hear some random ambient sound that sounded like the hull of a ship, then the next level..and the next level...and the next level. All I did was walk. Nothing was spooky, nothing jumped out at me, nothing even startled me. It was pretty buggy/glitchy, and it just wasn't spooky/fun at all. I'm sorry but this was way way way overrated. It was supposed to be something awesome and spooky and just amazing, it was supposed to make JK worth reinstalling..it wasn't.

Just one mans opinions. Now you can all yell at me in the most mature way you can possibly do. "WTF, You are an idiot, you suck Lab is the best thing ever lol!"
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2004-09-23, 2:35 PM #27
Thanks for the comments. SAJN_Master, I did work on it for 2 years with no insentive.. I didn't expect anything of you.. and I don't assume anyone ever will. On the "million dollars" thing. The guy is wanting to buy it more than ever, and I have the paperwork to sign. Since pretty much none of the story was told in Laboratory Volume 1, I can still sell the rights. I am just waiting on the guy. He said he has to wrap up a current deal, then he'll let me know.

FOR EVERYONE WHO THINKS IT'S CRAP.
-IT MIGHT BE!!! I don't know! I'm not getting excited about it or relying on it in ANY way, shape, or form. If some guy came up to ou and offered u money for a JK idea, would you just be like.."You are making that up, so STFU!" or would you be like "ok, what have I got to lose?" and let it ride to see what happenes? EXACTLY... SAJN_Master please don't reply to this post.. no one wants to hear what u have to say.
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2004-09-23, 2:52 PM #28
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SAJN_Master, I did work on it for 2 years with no insentive.. I didn't expect anything of you.. and I don't assume anyone ever will


WTF are you talking about Spiral?

Don't take everything so damn personal. Every single person isn't going to like Lab, but every single person isn't going to hate it either. People are allowed to post why they like it, but I am not allowed to post why I disliked it?

I didn't say "OMFG THIS SUCKS I HATE YOU LOL!" I actually told you WHY I disliked it. Lack of action, lack of spooky and scary things, The red tint really does a job on my eyes, it gave me headaches, it was just pretty boring to me. Maybe some people like games where you walk, but I don't.

I wasn't being a jackass about it, I was just telling you why I disliked it. When I create something and people say "It sucks (list of reasons it sucks) I take them into consideration..I don't feel insulted, I don't get angry, because I realize not everyone likes the same things.
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2004-09-23, 2:56 PM #29
Um, he was talking about the deal, not Lab (when he said the latter).
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2004-09-23, 3:05 PM #30
Yeah, I was talking about the deal.. I'm not getting excited about the deal..

as for SAJN_Master not liking it.. I am FINE with people not liking it. What I was saying is that I saw it coming that you wouldn't like it. You don't like anything.
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2004-09-23, 3:09 PM #31
Hell, I loved the trailer, I couldn't wait for Lab, so don't tell me I don't like anything. I like many things, I was just uber dissapointed with the final product. Maybe I'll like Part 2 more.
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2004-09-23, 3:22 PM #32
You probably will... Volume 1 is set up to get the basic idea out there...
The basics of the story and such.
and the way SP games work (at least in my head) is...

1. You can't kill stuff till you have a gun.
2. You can't have a gun, until u know you're in danger.
3. You can't be in danger before u get lost... or else u'll turn around and walk right back out the front door.

so there was a few things that had to happen first.

The reason the 3rd level is so short is cause I reached my 3do limit cause alot of it is 3do architecture.

Volume 2 will consist of a lot of gun play and the bombshell in the plot.
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2004-09-23, 3:58 PM #33
I just played through it. Liked it quite a bit. It has that style that is in most of your levels. Smooth lighting, and UV values through the roof for most of your surfaces! ;) I loved the many little details, such as the flaps hanging down from the ceiling, slowly swaying back and forth, the creatures scurrying into their holes when you come near, etc. Fantastic work!

And SAJN, I think you just need to take it on context. The beginning of DOOM 3 was very similar to this. Once there's more work done (if there will be), it will start to come together.
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2004-09-23, 4:01 PM #34
I also hated Doom 3, so that explains a lot.
Think while it's still legal.
2004-09-23, 4:04 PM #35
I could have sworn, in another thread that you said you didn't hate Doom 3, just hated how it looked like plastic :confused:
2004-09-23, 4:25 PM #36
Maybe the Master in his name stands for master of confusion.

I wish I had JK, I shall force a friend to show me this...lab..thingy.
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2004-09-23, 4:58 PM #37
Quote:
Originally posted by Freelancer
I just played through it. Liked it quite a bit. It has that style that is in most of your levels. Smooth lighting, and UV values through the roof for most of your surfaces! ;) I loved the many little details, such as the flaps hanging down from the ceiling, slowly swaying back and forth, the creatures scurrying into their holes when you come near, etc. Fantastic work!

And SAJN, I think you just need to take it on context. The beginning of DOOM 3 was very similar to this. Once there's more work done (if there will be), it will start to come together.


Okay. Um. I said this when I was somewhere in the middle of level 2. I just played level 3. And :eek: What I said above is blasphemy. Level. 3. is. Frickin'. Insanely. Awesome. :eek: I stood there, speechless, at the beginning of level 3 for about 5 minutes before I dare even move.
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2004-09-23, 6:38 PM #38
It was awesome, especially the music. Care to email me the theme that plays in the credits, Spiral? Press the profile > email button, please. ;)
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2004-09-23, 7:23 PM #39
I haven't seen or played this yet, but I can't justify a lack of gameplay for 4 entire levels. Even if it is just keycard stuff.

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2004-09-23, 8:08 PM #40
The first two levels were rather confusing. I often had no idea of where I was going or why ("I picked up a level 1 access card! Yes! What does that do?"). Aside from these two things, they were great.

However, when I loaded a saved game for level 3, it crashed. Did you hit the surface limit, Spiral?
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