If it makes you feel better, the first time I beat the game legitimately (aka. without developer cheats) was like a week before release. (I helped make the game) Also, I'm sorry for your pain.

You know, every one of your ideas was discussed as a possibility early on in development (kinda funny to have the same thought process). We were trying to find a way to have a reactor in the game but eventually abandoned it for some of the reasons brought up. I'm not trying to say that the system we...

I'm glad we can all at least agree that the music rocks. Ben is awesome.

This week FTL was nominated for GOTY by IGN. I (Justin) flew down their to meet Ben Prunty for their announcement event. You can see a live interview we gave and vote for FTL at the link below. The interview starts at about 51:30.

http://www.ign.com/wikis/judgment-day

Ok. It looks like i need to find some better colors for the off, partially damaged and damaged (and Ioned) for the system icons. The "x" helps.... but the colors could be better. I think the problem is for the lower system icons to stand out against the somewhat darker background they all ...

Quick clarification - the difference in crosshairs is that one is for AUTOFIRE and one is not (the "A" icon one being for autofire). It would be for a potential autofire on a per-weapon basis, we were just worried it wouldn't be clear to you guys.

Ok. Few more tests. Is this better or worse? How about now? Better or worse? (pretending to be an eye doctor..coughcough...) http://i.imgur.com/9wYsM.png Adding little icons plus a slight color change. I know some people think the white instead of green for powered-on is uglier, but right now functi...

Hmm.. This sounds like it's going to be hard. Sounds like - Everyone like hazard stripe idea - but they're too bright and they're worried about color transition between full and empty o2 (mouseover #% maybe?) - Some people miss the light green of "on" system icons, others like the white - ...

Calling all colorblind people! We're looking into color swapping for a colorblind friendly mode. Can we get your opinion on these images. ORIGINAL http://i.imgur.com/Be6YB.png COLORBLIND FRIENDLY? http://i.imgur.com/wyIXs.png For reference: - Player ----Weapons, Oxygen, Piloting, Sensors, Doors = ON...