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Tim S · 12th Jul 2007, 10:50

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/07..._2_announced/1

S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 is announced and a few screenshots hit the web. In other news, my full stop key on my keyboard wears out from too much use.

g3n3tiX · 12th Jul 2007, 11:09

wow... haven't finished the first one yet (I'm at the red forest) and they announce the second, a prequel... but Q1 2008...we have time.

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Originally Posted by Press release

* Atmosphere of the Exclusion Zone
* Research of new depths of the Zone – Red Forest, Limansk, Pripyat Undergrounds and more.
* A-Life-driven War of the Factions
* Possibility to play and lead any faction to victory
* Advanced A-Life system
* Varied behaviour of NPC stalkers in the A-Life world

* Advanced spectacular storyline scenes
* Improved AI of computer-controlled characters
* Skirting around dynamic obstacles by NPCs
* Use of grenades by NPCs

* Fast Travel
* Improved concept of detectors, artifacts and anomalies
* New system of upgrades for weapons and armor
* Weapons and armor repair
* Reworked HUD and PDA

* New version of the game engine - X-Ray 1.5.
* DirectX 10 renderer
* Improved DirectX 9 renderer - parallax bump, soft particles, depth of field, motion blur, eye adaptation effect.
* Cutting-edge and detailed game graphics (normal map)
* Inverse kinematics
* New animation engine

inverse kinematics ? what is it ?

Tyr · 12th Jul 2007, 11:12

Aye, very annoying punctuation. Was irritated enough by FEAR which only has four. I'm not sure how good a prequel would be set in the same places. I was really disappointed by the limited size and terrain in the original which is probably its biggest flaw.

DXR_13KE · 12th Jul 2007, 11:14

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Originally Posted by g3n3tiX

inverse kinematics ? what is it ?

ragdoll....

g3n3tiX · 12th Jul 2007, 11:20

thanks. I thought about liquid physics (flowing...and so on) but wasn't sure...it's (still) never been made into a real (not tech demo) game.

Didn't STALKER (removing the dots) feature ragdolls already ?

CardJoe · 12th Jul 2007, 11:22

Not quite. IIRC, inverse kinematics is the method of matching movements to environments - making sure that a foot lands properly on a step properly and that the body reacts realistically.

g3n3tiX · 12th Jul 2007, 11:27

Yes, à la Crysis . (thinking about some tech demo featuring the guy walking up/down and his body moving differently as he was doing it e.g. leaning forward/backwards.)

DarkLord7854 · 12th Jul 2007, 11:33

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Originally Posted by g3n3tiX

wow... haven't finished the first one yet (I'm at the red forest) and they announce the second, a prequel... but Q1 2008...we have time.

Eh, taking how the first one went, you can expect this one around 2010

DXR_13KE · 12th Jul 2007, 12:26

in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverse_kinematics

"Inverse kinematics is the process of determining the parameters of a jointed flexible object (a kinematic chain) in order to achieve a desired pose. Inverse kinematics are also relevant to game programming and 3D animation, where a common use is making sure game characters connect physically to the world, such as feet landing firmly on top of terrain."

sam.g.taylor · 12th Jul 2007, 14:23

I have to say that I really like STALKER, especially after that first patch that came out. I love the idea of an FPS with much more freedom and the RPG elements; I'm surprised that there aren't more of those games today. Also, I'm happy to see that they're including features such as weapons repair (great for those rare and unique weapons) and faster travel (so I don't have to evade those bandits for the millionth time).

However, I have really liked the AI in the original - NPCs using tactics like flanking really honed my skills - but improved AI with grenades actually kind of scares me, I hope I'll have allies along the way...

OtakuHawk · 12th Jul 2007, 14:25

the screens look pretty. lets see if they remember to include a plot that isn't a B-movie reject this time.

capnPedro · 12th Jul 2007, 14:45

I keep meaning to pick up STALKER, but never seem to get round to it. I guess I should probably play it through before the sequel comes out. At least now I'll actually be able to play with the Vista/8800 bugs fixed

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wafflesomd · 12th Jul 2007, 14:48

Awesome, I loved the first one.

Maybe they'll get it running a little better this time around.

will. · 12th Jul 2007, 15:42

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Originally Posted by g3n3tiX

Yes, à la Crysis . (thinking about some tech demo featuring the guy walking up/down and his body moving differently as he was doing it e.g. leaning forward/backwards.)

I'm not sure that was IK... Procedural animation I think they called it. wikipedia page

It doesn't mention IK's on that page, but it does sound similar in some respects. More like creating animations on the fly depending on the environment rather than letting the physics sort the whole thing.

CardJoe · 12th Jul 2007, 16:21

I wanted money apparently, when actually I wanted a resolution to the plot.

GamingHobo · 12th Jul 2007, 16:58

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

I wanted money apparently, when actually I wanted a resolution to the plot.

Or at least on that didn't require you to find unmarked location 'somewhere' on the map.

glaeken · 12th Jul 2007, 17:56

Loooks amazing. I think I'm going to have to upgrade from my 6600gt and AMD643000+. There's just far too many games that are coming out that I won't be able to play.

Ramble · 12th Jul 2007, 19:54

Taking all bets, when will it be released?

Kipman725 · 13th Jul 2007, 00:42

looks cool I quite enjoyed stalker despite its flaws

Cthippo · 13th Jul 2007, 01:38

The original is still on my "to do" ("to play"?) list. Of course, it would also mean actually booting back into Windows. Hmmm. Maybe I'll wait until HL2E2 comes out, then play both in an orgy of gaming, then then go back to my beloved linux.

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12th Jul 2007, 11:12	#3
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g3n3tiX Resident frenchie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: localhost Posts: 593	thanks. I thought about liquid physics (flowing...and so on) but wasn't sure...it's (still) never been made into a real (not tech demo) game. Didn't STALKER (removing the dots) feature ragdolls already ? __________________ I also have a MTBF.

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CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8,010	Not quite. IIRC, inverse kinematics is the method of matching movements to environments - making sure that a foot lands properly on a step properly and that the body reacts realistically. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

12th Jul 2007, 11:27	#7
g3n3tiX Resident frenchie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: localhost Posts: 593	Yes, à la Crysis . (thinking about some tech demo featuring the guy walking up/down and his body moving differently as he was doing it e.g. leaning forward/backwards.) __________________ I also have a MTBF.

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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,480	in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverse_kinematics "Inverse kinematics is the process of determining the parameters of a jointed flexible object (a kinematic chain) in order to achieve a desired pose. Inverse kinematics are also relevant to game programming and 3D animation, where a common use is making sure game characters connect physically to the world, such as feet landing firmly on top of terrain." __________________ RENEGADE X CONTEST! <---- CLICK if you want to win a free Command & Conquer 4 beta key!

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OtakuHawk Hypermodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 659	the screens look pretty. lets see if they remember to include a plot that isn't a B-movie reject this time. __________________ Ultra-Lurker

12th Jul 2007, 14:45	#12
capnPedro Deaf forever to the battle's din Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North-East England Posts: 2,988	I keep meaning to pick up STALKER, but never seem to get round to it. I guess I should probably play it through before the sequel comes out. At least now I'll actually be able to play with the Vista/8800 bugs fixed . __________________ ASUS M4A785TD-M Evo \| AMD Phenom II x4 955 BE \| D-Tek FuZion 4GB Corsair XMMS3-10666 \| Corsair TX650 Point Of View 8800GTX \| EK FC-8800

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glaeken Yehehehessss! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indy, US Posts: 1,428	Loooks amazing. I think I'm going to have to upgrade from my 6600gt and AMD643000+. There's just far too many games that are coming out that I won't be able to play.

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