Artist Behind the Art #10 - Meet "RexXxuS", Architect of Empyrion's Homeworld Server (HWS)

[@lyfeforse7038]

To get an idea of what RexXxuS alongside friends and teammates have built over nearly a decade, check out empyrion-homeworld.net/ Timestamps: 0:00 A remembrance of Jascha and his contributions to Empyrion 1:35 How many hours do you have in Empyrion? 2:06 How did you get into Empyrion? 3:18 How did you meet Jascha & what did he contribute to HWS? 6:15 Is Empyrion your first builder game? 7:35 Was Survival or Creative the bigger draw for you? 8:20 OOPS! 12:05 Do you still play the game? 14:48 Did you go to school to learn API? 17:26 Have any MMOs influenced HWS' developement? 21:01 Does pineapple go on pizza? 22:01 What Sci-Fi themes have influenced you? 24:25 With the new content coming RE2/Dark Faction, where is your focus? 30:48 What features or additions would you like to see added? 37:36 Do you have any favorite builders on the Workshop? 42:34 Tour of HWS' buildings and some server features 47:57 My encounter with HWS police and the role of HWS police 49:58 How do you balance a server with PVE and PVP? 53:09 Continuing tour of HWS' buildings and features 1:16:16 A first look at HWS+ content starting with construction sets used 1:32:38 RexXxuS makes a big announcement! 1:42:01 The butterfly effect that HWS has had on lives 1:54:50 RexXxuS' parting words to the audience 1:57:55 Special Patreon offer! 1:58:27 Thank you Patrons for your continued support!

[@NoxXxuS]

Thank you so much LyfeForse! It was great to be part of your BtA series! And thank you even more for giving Jascha the spot and words he deserves!

[@lyfeforse7038]

It was an honor for me to hear about this story of two friends, and how their project impacted the lives of so many people.

[@teakeycee]

RexXxuS is a living legend. He has accomplished so much with HWS, and I am excited for what he has planned! It was an honor and a pleasure to meet him in person. He is a great guy, and I look forward to going back to Germany to see him again. Hopefully next time, I can spend some more time learning from him as a student. He has so much to teach those of us who want to learn to be better content developers. Shout out to Ju for the amazing builds and brilliantly designed construction sets! Thank you LyfeForse for making this interview happen, thank you RexXxuS for all that you have done, and thank you for honoring Jascha and his contributions to the community.

[@matcz1320]

This one was awesome Lyfe! Thx gentlemen. You should have a talk to this JU-lady Lyfe. She seems to be a pro-builder almost nobody knows in public. Deeply impressed

[@lyfeforse7038]

Yes, that would be a good one indeed

[@d3xps]

Great interview! So proud to have been a tiny part of HWS and also call RexXxuS a friend. RIP Jascha. x

[@Jay_Dee420]

This is my first introduction to HWS I've heard of it but never taken much notice or looked into what it has to offer. I've only ever played the RE scenario so it's a breath of fresh air I would love to try it out. I'm actually blown away by the detail in the POIs especially the NMS teleporter, also the missions look very interesting. Great interview LF amazing work RexXxuS. R.I.P. Jascha Edit: I love that 3 of my all time favourite games were mentioned, Homeworld, Freelancer and NMS. Not long before you hit the 1k subs, MONETIZED at last lets go!! well done 😊

[@Xarq777]

HWS NA server is awesome. Super stable sever. I'm not sure what kind of hardware it's using but it's gotta be pretty beefy. It also seems like whatever security software/hardware they are using it's set up correctly.

[@kade89x]

Great interview sir! Its so awesome having the memorial to his friend in there. I can only hope I have a friend to do something like that for me one day!

[@raysstlyn6346]

Great job guys, thank you so much! Great interview ❤

[@renjiabarai6638]

HWS is the only reason i have been able to tolerate empyrion for over 11k hours. MP empy would not exist if not for the HWS team...

[@lyken4]

Whoo great one again!

[@fourover4]

Another great episode!

[@AgentMaster.]

@NoxXxuS i can recommend you some things for HWS+ - the first is FREEDOM! I The players are put on very tight rules on hws+ ! They are forced to play by story line but many of us are freelancers - we love freedom to fly by own way and build by own way. We love to mine by own way on own ships! Not by gates on rented ships! Give back the freedom - give us the elemental asteroids - for miners, defend it by enemy POIs for fighters...- give us the galaxy full with npcs - give us a loot from them - and we will back )

[@_McMurder_]

yooooo this is good shii! def a subscriber now ill be watchinng :3 oh holy cow u did vermillian and jrandall too? yoooooooo lol wtffff

[@Prime0pt]

In order to be able to move trough the ship during flight there is also navigation needed. You should be able to set destination point and ship should stop reaching it. And it should be able to avoid obstacles. Otherwise you will crash into something.

[@montymantis3947]

30k hours wow. I though my 12k was good 🤣

[@lyfeforse7038]

still almost double what I have Monty :)

[@montymantis3947]

@@lyfeforse7038 but you are a hardcore prolific builder with an almost Ocd attention to detail (that's a compliment) unlike me battlefield modifier and player

[@lyfeforse7038]

@@montymantis3947 Yeah, you're a monster with that grenade launcher minigun. I've witnessed that first hand XD

[@montymantis3947]

@@lyfeforse7038 yeah the incendiary minigun is my go to annihilation device lol

[@ninjawizard7021]

im so sad the new DCL is payed :(