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Uh, 2007 Aug? Seem to remember reading it was actually ready for release *now*, just lacking a publisher.

The combat is mainly what I think looks interesting too, but I've to admit it looks like they've put very much effort into the background/story etc., which is probably a good sign.

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Homeworld wasn't the birth of the RT4X genre, I remember playing Imperium Galactica 1 well before Homeworld's release, and as far as I'm aware, it's a real time 4X game.

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I vote Shrapnel 'Totally Cool' for posting someone elses' game on their own forums.

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I second that.

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one of the reasons I love this forum and keep coming back! even though malfador engrages me on occasion

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Way cool and thanks!

We like the Stardock folks. They are a publisher of distinction in my book. I'm looking forward to seeing how this game turns out!

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God this explains the ****ty review one of Brad's buddies gave to SOTS. SOTS is entirely identical game only it is already out :/

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Anyone else notice the way the stardock representative slipped a mention of galciv2 in to the PR?

Maybe. But SOTS really isn't that good of a game (IMHO).
Outside of the pretty combat there is very little to do. Where the Space Empires games are about as complex a game as I've ever found, SOTS is so simple I suspect my mum wouldn't take more than a week to learn it well (that's damn quick for her! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif ).


I'll be interested to see Sins of a solar empire and compare it with the other offerings in the 4x realm this year.



Come to think of it. - Four 4x games in one year (gc2, se5, SOTS, now this) is a LOT. I suspect the average is less than 1. Enjoy them while you can folks, the sequals won't be out for years yet. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

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It's simple because it's multiplayer friendly. I couldnt imagine playing SE in realtime multiplayer. But there is plenty of strategy to be learned.

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Realtime multiplayer?!?

Space Empires games are turn based strategy. Most definitely not an RTS, thank Xintis.