Update, 24th Sept: Linden Lab are now e-mailing those who have signed-up to the new product beta programme with news that Patterns is available to pre-order. Received my e-mail this evening!
Linden Research has announced the pre-release “Genesis” version of Patterns is now available to pre-order, and will ship “on or prior to” October 5th. The cost for the initial release is $9.95 (£6.32), and payment can be made via PayPal or credit card.
Pattens: Pre-order now (image courtesy of Linden Research Inc.)
The Genesis release is available for Windows and Mac OS, and has the following specifications:
Windows:
- XP SP2 or later
- 2GB of memory
- 250MB free disk space
- Any 3D graphics card with minimum 128 Video RAM and pixel shader 3.0 support
Mac:
- Mac OS X: Intel CPU & “Snow Leopard” 10.6 or later
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz (2 CPUs)
- 2GB of memory
- 250MB free disk space
- Any 3D graphics card with minimum 128 Video RAM and pixel shader 3.0 support
The specification page notes that: “Patterns is a 3D intensive experience. By adjusting the quality settings we provide some flexibility to accommodate the performance experience based on your needs.”
Version 0.0.1 feature list – Genesis
- Build with over 20 Unique geometric shapes.
- A hand crafted world of substances and shapes.
- Explore, discover and bust apart a world in a pure sandbox environment.
- Shaping Stone workbench that enables you to craft and discover shapes.
- 8 collectible substances.
- Clay
- Bonestone
- Starene
- Nak
- Limewood
- Coralwood
- Jasper
- Gypsum
- Emergent objects that explode or roll.
- Simulated physics, gravity and tensile strength that plays upon substances and your creations.
- 3 Save slots.
- Building tools that include shape repeating and shape rotation.
- Two camera modes for building and exploring.
- A controllable character with Run, Jump and Walk capabilities.
- 3 different quality settings to accommodate a variety of system specs.
- Full screen and windowed mode support.
- Windows and Mac version.
- Public access to bug reporting.
Those purchasing the Genesis version, “Are entitled to have your name featured in the credits of the game in version 1.0.”
Gah. Sorry! I missed your earlier post lol. Please delete my stupid comment!
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Actually, I should have had a Related Links section; I’ll stick one in. My fault, as distracted by a post I’ve been wrestling with since the new products were announced.