Author Topic: Top 5 games (current) (Read 2277 times)

tedrbr · « **Reply #60 on:** April 25, 2007, 04:33:49 PM »

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Originally posted by Odee
Star Trek: Online is nearing Invite beta, or so I hear. And you can walk around the decks, or transport to planets, and even end up Captain of your own ship, or division head of one of the sections, like Medical, Engineering, Security.... So far, this one looks pretty good.

Only starship decks you have access to will be the "Hubs", starships which act as cities do in most MMOG's; not player controlled. You can Captain your own ship, but no interiors. They are more like mounts in other games, only view is external. Flight is 2-D environment.

STO will be to Star Trek as SWG was to Staw Wars. A resounding "thud" as the curse of Star Trek computer games once again rears it's ugly head.

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I hope Frontier 1859 get's the funding. It's a great concept. A western MMOG that is not centered on only combat. But every MMOG that comes out that is touted as "revolutionary" and "taking a new direction" isn't, and doesn't. Everyone wants the next WoW or EQ, and that's what get's funded.

Booz · « **Reply #61 on:** April 25, 2007, 05:22:22 PM »

War in the Pacific <--Monster Strategic/Operational(land,air,sea)
Take Command - 2nd Manasas <--Civil War Operational/Tactical
Combat Mission (all 3) <-- Tactial WW2
Crusader Kings <-- Medieval Strategic/Political
Crown of Glory <-- Napoleonic Strategic/Political

Atoon · « **Reply #62 on:** April 25, 2007, 06:06:10 PM »

Toca Race Driver 3, great from box, but offers free online interactive through gamespy. TONS of cars, on REAL tracks(nurbering, mid-ohio, laguna seca, many many many others).

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #63 on:** April 25, 2007, 06:49:23 PM »

ok, get this....

imagine a first persn shooter with crisp and good looking graphics and physics. two teams wage war on endless 32 player servers and maps with everything America's Army offers in weapons, visuals and action.

now imagine that some genius put jeeps, tanks, flak wagons, assault ships, motobikes, blackhawk choppers, and pretty much anything else you could want to kill people with in the game to make what is already a supreme first person shooter into the best capture the flag team death matches available on the net.

did i mention its totaly free unless you want gold membership.

so you got this incredibly addictive and acrcade style but quite realisticly modeled fps game, for free.

then....

imagine they let you have one of these...

...with mini-gun on one side and a nice little hvr pod on the other leg.

yes thats right, there are people running around on the floor playing a conceptualy better version of america's army with thier M4s and AKs...and you get a minibrid to patrol in, if you can fly them

check out http://www.warrock.net if you want.

i should get at least 4/5 stars for sales pitch.

republic · « **Reply #64 on:** April 25, 2007, 06:52:42 PM »

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Originally posted by tedrbr

STO will be to Star Trek as SWG was to Staw Wars.

Sadly...I agree completely.

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Originally posted by Booz

War in the Pacific <--Monster Strategic/Operational(land,air,sea)

I've played that game a bit, but for some reason it's really buggy for me. I can only manage maybe 3 turns before it crashes...and you know how long a single turn can be! I got so frustrated I finally just gave up and am waiting for them to finish Carriers at War.

Engine · « **Reply #65 on:** April 26, 2007, 12:19:57 AM »

Thanks for the link Batfink. I'm going to give that a try.

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #66 on:** April 26, 2007, 08:11:56 AM »

no problem dude, if you sign up keep your eye out for '0fink00' im usually hovering around on the london UK or US east coast servers.

PS: theres a little bit of hacking and mouthy teenagers every now and then but you can just quit and find a new game host or server, sorta like AH2 free 8 players mode.

Engine · « **Reply #67 on:** April 26, 2007, 10:44:23 PM »

No worries, I was a serious Counterstrike player for a long time. I'm used to idiot internet kids.

Engine · « **Reply #68 on:** April 27, 2007, 05:25:05 PM »

War Rock has one of the most infuriating registration requirements I've ever seen. Every single whoopeeed thing I've entered isn't good enough for this stupid site. It's making me change a password like "fortuitous3373" because "it's too weak and could be guessed". Screw you, Mr. Registration Page *******.

Xargos · « **Reply #69 on:** April 28, 2007, 12:43:10 AM »

KOTOR2 The Sith Lords. Been playing around with the mods, which is a hoot.

and Oblivion The Elder Scrolls IV.

Regular · « **Reply #70 on:** June 17, 2007, 10:17:49 PM »

About 6 months ago I installed a crapload of DOS games.

Im still playing through Advance Dungeons and Dragons Gold Box Series.

Panzer General is still fun. I guess I'm a SSI potato.

Elfie · « **Reply #71 on:** June 17, 2007, 10:59:20 PM »

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I'm still playing Rome: Total War (with RTR 1.8). I'll be honest, I'm wiping up with Greek Cities.

I still play Rome: Total War also. I am currently using the Extended Greek mod. Every time you try another mod, it's almost like a new game again.

I also still play AH and EverQuest.

Panzer General is still fun from time to time also. I just finished a Rommel campaign and won every battle with a Major Victory. Third scenario from the end and I had 3 King Tiger units.

I've never had more than 2 at one time before, and usually just one.

Vulcan · « **Reply #72 on:** June 17, 2007, 11:50:26 PM »

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Originally posted by B@tfinkV
no problem dude, if you sign up keep your eye out for '0fink00' im usually hovering around on the london UK or US east coast servers.

PS: theres a little bit of hacking and mouthy teenagers every now and then but you can just quit and find a new game host or server, sorta like AH2 free 8 players mode.

Hey batfink, whats the stick support like, and view options (can you map view controls to stick axis?)

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #73 on:** June 18, 2007, 02:46:22 AM »

unfortunately not, all flying is done with a mouse. This is perfect for a helicopter though, using keyboard for rotation and mouse for pitch.
joystick patching is possible if you read up on the player-made FAQ at the warrock forums, but i havnt tried it.

there are no views except external chase and internal cockpit HUD, you cannot pan or snap view, but it doesnt really matter for the type of gameplay.

this game used to be great, but recently i havnt been able to enjoy it, there is serious lag issues and the community is worse than offensively childish. makes the AH2 community look like heaven even with the agro we do get at times.

definitely worth a try out, this game wont satisfy many people for more than a few months, maybe a year if you get good connections and no bugs.

when its a good game, its amazing fun.

Ghosth · « **Reply #74 on:** June 18, 2007, 06:22:19 AM »

Stalker +++++

Ace High 2 ++++

Delta Force Extreme +++(Easy to modify, build maps/missions)

Medieval Total War +++ (the original not 2)

C&C Generals/Zero Hour +++

Just tried AlphaPrime +++
Ran it for a week, finished it, removed it.
Its ok but its not close to stalker IMO. 3 out of 5 stars.

I'm on my 3rd time through the Stalker single player campaign.
Each time going up a step in hardness.
I've hit most of the good possible endings (yes including the secret door)
So this time I've decided I'm not going North. I'm just going to prospect around rostov. Take loops up through freedom territory, Dark Valley, & Yantar.
After all, choosing to not end a game is an ending of its own, sort of.