Things for 1.2 I have noticed (minor)

[nubcake]

All of the below is my personal preference and from what ive seen on the official trem Euro server

1) Instead of joining as Unnamedplayer, I joined as my RL name. Im guessing people are no longer unnamedplayer but C:/users/computername?? Anyways, im not sure what the go is there, but I wouldnt recommend it, as its kind of a breach of privacy (I have nfi if this was just me or 1.2 is programmed that way...)

2) When I minimsed trem the game wouldnt allow me to full screen. This maybe just a beta glitch, but i had to ctrl_alt_del to close it and reopen

3) The game opened at 640x480 (may have been 800x600, but it was very blocky). Some gfx cards on laptops wont support this resolution (akaik) and the game should start by default at least at 800x600

4) The standard GUI from Euro server was very intrusive, I much prefer the standard HUD. Perhaps you could include a HUD menu in options so people dont have to fiddle with settings to try and install a new HUD?

5) Granger spit is weird, it looks like its 'floating' for a split second before it lands. I personally dont like it (but w/e)

Thats about all for now, gameplay wise I cant really judge till I get used to it.

On the plus side I love the option to download from server/website. Alsothe news option is a nice additional which will hopefully get newer players to join the community

[Plague Bringer]

All of the below is my personal preference and from what ive seen on the official trem Euro server

1) Instead of joining as Unnamedplayer, I joined as my RL name. Im guessing people are no longer unnamedplayer but C:/users/computername?? Anyways, im not sure what the go is there, but I wouldnt recommend it, as its kind of a breach of privacy (I have nfi if this was just me or 1.2 is programmed that way...)

2) When I minimsed trem the game wouldnt allow me to full screen. This maybe just a beta glitch, but i had to ctrl_alt_del to close it and reopen

3) The game opened at 640x480 (may have been 800x600, but it was very blocky). Some gfx cards on laptops wont support this resolution (akaik) and the game should start by default at least at 800x600

4) The standard GUI from Euro server was very intrusive, I much prefer the standard HUD. Perhaps you could include a HUD menu in options so people dont have to fiddle with settings to try and install a new HUD?

5) Granger spit is weird, it looks like its 'floating' for a split second before it lands. I personally dont like it (but w/e)

Thats about all for now, gameplay wise I cant really judge till I get used to it.

On the plus side I love the option to download from server/website. Alsothe news option is a nice additional which will hopefully get newer players to join the community

no fucking information?

1) agreedios. didn't notice this, but that IS a breach of privacy and i'm not sure why they did that (if, in fact, that's the way it is). imo default names should be dependent on the server. i think that'd be a bit hilarious.

in response to 3): you can set launch resolution outside of the game. but, yes, convenience is nice.

[Ytram]

To back 1) up:
The first time I ran the 1.2 GPP my default name was set as the computer users name

[your face]

1) Instead of joining as Unnamedplayer, I joined as my RL name.

This was also the case on some 1.1 servers.

[David]

It's not up to the server, but the client.  Newer clients set the name to whatever your PC tells it your name is on first run.  You can change it.  And it's the name you set on your user account, the one that's attached to word docs, and all sorts of other crap.  And of course you can change it.

IMO on first run it should pop up a thing with a few options, to set name and resolution etc etc.

[Demolution]

I think for 2) all you have to do is right-click and hit restore. I have the same problem when I minimize Trem, but then again, I play in windowed mode.

[nubcake]

Yeah, I know the name is optional, but alot of new users wont be happy, esp when you get alot of new guys who dont know how to change name. Also, same goes for resolution. I have to tell someone about once a day how to turn graphics up. I like that idea David.

Also Demolution, I dont get the problem in 1.1 and when I right click to try and restore it teleports my mouse cursor to the top left of the desktop

[Asvarox]

IMO on first run it should pop up a thing with a few options, to set name and resolution etc etc.

That's probably the best solution for 1), but I don't think it's any really issue. I remember playing with "Max" bitching about how the fuck this game knew his name though

[your face]

Who cares about, "ZOGM TREMULOS NOES MY FIRS NAME!1"?  Paranoia is so 90's.

[nubcake]

Who cares about, "ZOGM TREMULOS NOES MY FIRS NAME!1"?  Paranoia is so 90's.

No it is a breach of privacy, your name/computer name shouldnt be displayed. I dont like people knowing my name on Tremulous. I also know ALOT of people agree with me.

[SlackerLinux]

Who cares about, "ZOGM TREMULOS NOES MY FIRS NAME!1"?  Paranoia is so 90's.

No it is a breach of privacy, your name/computer name shouldnt be displayed. I dont like people knowing my name on Tremulous. I also know ALOT of people agree with me.

it breaches your privacy as much as a word document that has tagged your current username on it or anything else that uses usernames. i dont really see the privacy issue if you have an issue with people seeing it make sure you go set your name before playing

[nubcake]

it breaches your privacy as much as a word document that has tagged your current username on it or anything else that uses usernames. i dont really see the privacy issue if you have an issue with people seeing it make sure you go set your name before playing

As I said, alot of users dont know how to change name when first starting to play a game. Its just as simple if not easier to just assign a random name. Also, with your example you assume that people will upload a word document...

[janev]

Good idea David. A box that pops up the first time you run the game, where you can configure options, would be nice.

[David]

Most apps nowerdays auto-set your name.
If you don't want them too, don't tell windows your name.
And do people really click play before options?

[nubcake]

Most apps nowerdays auto-set your name.
If you don't want them too, don't tell windows your name.
And do people really click play before options?

Not for an online game they dont... and not many people will have an inkling of how to change your computer name. And yes people REALLY dont click options...ever.

[David]

If they don't know how to change it, why did they set it in the first place?  You're computer isn't psychic, it knows your name because you told it, for the express purpose of it telling apps so they can auto-fill it places.  So really everything is working exactly how the system was designed.

[UniqPhoeniX]

It's not 'for the express purpose of it telling apps so they can auto-fill it', it's for multi-user computers, so people can recognize/sign into their own account. And many people never use their real name on the internet, while they ofc use it on their (family) computer.

[nubcake]

If they don't know how to change it, why did they set it in the first place?  You're computer isn't psychic, it knows your name because you told it, for the express purpose of it telling apps so they can auto-fill it places.  So really everything is working exactly how the system was designed.

I pray to God you are trying to troll me... You cannot be serious

[Minimum]

Who cares about, "ZOGM TREMULOS NOES MY FIRS NAME!1"?  Paranoia is so 90's.

No it is a breach of privacy, your name/computer name shouldnt be displayed. I dont like people knowing my name on Tremulous. I also know ALOT of people agree with me.

Yet you don't mind posting pictures of yourself and others?

[David]

I could have sworn XP had a separate user name and real name bit, but win7 is all I have to test now, and it doesn't seem to.  Meh.

[Asvarox]

Come on, people post dozens of pictures of them and their friends/family/random people without even asking them for permission. When you see a paper with your name written on it because you won some contest in school do you accuse the guy who put up that paper for privacy breach?

The startup window where you could change your name and basic options like resolution is a good thing but if that ever happen, I doubt that would be meant as a solution for this "issue".

[UniqPhoeniX]

Even more bullshit. If I went to a public contest with my real id, then ofc I can't complain... And not everyone posts pictures of themselves on the net. And *almost noone* wants their facebook account associated with their trem account. Don't make this an 'opt-out' feature. If someone really wants, they can always change their in-game name to their real name.
IIRC XP had no separate option for user name and real name.

[F50]

I wouldn't call this a privacy violation, as lots of places use your username to refer to you, and every game I've played that does not default to null uses that as the default (though most do have a pop-up box to confirm this).

[your face]

Who cares about, "ZOGM TREMULOS NOES MY FIRS NAME!1"?  Paranoia is so 90's.

No it is a breach of privacy, your name/computer name shouldnt be displayed. I dont like people knowing my name on Tremulous. I also know ALOT of people agree with me.

Good lord.  It's just your first name.  If your first AND last name was shown as your IGN, it might be something worth worrying about.  The earth revolves around the sun, not around you.  No one cares what your first name is.

[UniqPhoeniX]

...No one cares what your first name is.

Ppl care if it's a girl name ("OMG THER'S A GIRL ON THE NETS!!1!!ONE!!" noone wants to hear that I think)

[Thorn]

u worried ur secrets out?

[nubcake]

Good lord.  It's just your first name.  If your first AND last name was shown as your IGN, it might be something worth worrying about.  The earth revolves around the sun, not around you.  No one cares what your first name is.

Not your first name it could be what ever your pc was named (e.g Golbern family Computer). Im just saying for something so simple as changing a variable it could be revmoed and save a lot of hassle

[David]

It's username not computer name.  So it'll be "bob" or whatever you type to login.

[UniqPhoeniX]

It could easily be full name.

[David]

Who wants to type there full name every login?