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Title: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: moot on October 23, 2012, 02:15:53 PM: http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/

It's "supposed" to be a space sim. Somewhere between the head dev implicitly admitting that WWII speeds are required for gameplay (easily visible already in the preview/concept trailers, same for weapon projectiles), but also making pretty credible impression that he knows and wants real physics (though even that's arguable - he says attitude thrusters don't look good if they're set 1:1 in the graphics to what they're actually doing in the physics (constant microbursts), but look at this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udtFudXwRtQ)and ask yourself if that wouldn't look pretty cool).

You guys could set em straight if you looked at at least one thing they don't seem to have much grasp for (from a quick skim of their discussions: ctrl+f "merge" gives only a few hits in only 2-3 posts in whole discussion here (http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com/physics-not-a-dirty-word/)) advanced high speed dogfighting. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out (even with some mild deus ex, see good guidelines here (http://www.projectrho.com/public_html/rocket/fasterlight.php) and elsewhere in that AR/PR website, esp the quick & dirty heuristics in the short "Establishing limits" section) a good physics/technology scheme that favors classic purists' dogfighting tactics/gameplay, both in low speed as in that vid and at mind bending high speeds you oughta have in a freakin Sci Fi space sim.

The game already looks set for successful crowd funding, but there's a link in the above website and at kickstarter (search for star citizen) if you'd say yes to various toys for various amounts of your $$$.
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: 100Coogn on October 23, 2012, 02:22:31 PM: Is it free?

Coogan
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: moot on October 23, 2012, 10:28:08 PM: Not as currently planned. Check the website. click click
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: dunnrite on October 23, 2012, 10:42:34 PM: MOOT IS Alive!!!!!!

Good to see you!!
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: Pand on October 23, 2012, 10:51:34 PM: This has some real potential!!!
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: chaser on October 23, 2012, 11:31:02 PM: (http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w397/halflifeplayer/mother-of-god-meme.jpg)

That is hands down the sigle coolest game I've ever seen. I hope it does good. I'll be there as soon as it's released to the public.
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: FiLtH on October 23, 2012, 11:43:42 PM: Wish him luck. It looks cool, hopefully not just a dream. Somehow though I get the same vibe I got with all the promises from Cornered Rat Software about WW2OL. Nice idea that didnt really panout.
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on October 24, 2012, 12:49:59 AM: Have been paying close attention.
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: bozon on October 24, 2012, 04:38:03 AM: Oh my god! it's full of stars! :O

That has got to be the most awesome game in decades :rock
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: cobia38 on October 24, 2012, 06:28:26 AM: if you have time to check out new games,then you have time to play AH. get your ars in the game :ahand
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: Trell on October 24, 2012, 09:09:11 AM: It looks cool. Always liked space sims.
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: Sabre on October 24, 2012, 10:17:41 AM: I was an avid WC fan, and truly enjoyed the cinematic aspects of III and IV. I wish him well, and will likely give it a try when it is finally available.
Title: Re: Is no one checking out the new game by Wing Commander maker?
Post by: Major Biggles on October 24, 2012, 12:15:23 PM: Awesome! I really loved the later WC games, Starlancer, Freelancer etc. Definitely going to watch this space(game)!