Stars Supernova

Tampa_Gamer · #1 August 17th, 2001, 01:16 AM

I have been following it loosely too. I personally don't like the "strategic" combat concept they have used b/c my favorite part is designing ships and then using them in a tactical combat exercise. Although they claim that their "rule sets" and AI are "completely programmable", I will withhold opinion until it is released to see whether it truly lives up to that reputation.

dogscoff · #2 August 16th, 2001, 02:15 PM

Certainly looks impressive. I like the way they have implemented FTL movement, alliances, intel, passive/ active scanning and especially population movement.

The combat looks promising in that it uses newtonian motion and unlimited battlefields, but it looks to me like a complete "black-box" approach, which I dislike.

I don't like the idea of "galactic currency", the lack of mixed-species empires, and I'll reserve judgement on tech trees and ship design until I see more details.

It won't run on my computer anyway so I'll be quite happy to stick with SEIV... As long as I'm not the only one left on this forum...

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tesco samoa · #3 August 16th, 2001, 05:29 PM

I have been following it for the Last year or so. I used to play the older stars game against people in the early 90's. It looks good. Their humour really makes the game. I hope it is as good as the first game. I could still play that game. Micro management to the max. Games took years to finish. Longest one I was in Lasted 3 years. I died and the game carried on another year. It started with 16 players and I was the 5 Last player.

I will be buying a copy of it when it comes out.

Moo3 as well.

Master Belisarius · #4 August 16th, 2001, 08:07 PM

"Longest one I was in Lasted 3 years. I died and the game carried on another year."

MY GOD! 4 years to finish a game! I love to play PBEM, but 4 years is too much to me!!!!

dumbluck · #5 August 17th, 2001, 01:31 AM

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Originally posted by dogscoff:

It won't run on my computer anyway so I'll be quite happy to stick with SEIV... As long as I'm not the only one left on this forum...

You won't be the only one; it wont run on mine, either. nothing new does!

AJC · #6 August 17th, 2001, 02:06 AM

ouch 3 years....I think I would get bored with a game that took that long- hard to say. I have also loosely watch the Stars SuperNova web site - it looks interesting but I prefer controlling my own battles in tactical and dislike the idea of always having to play strategic combat.

Puke · #7 August 17th, 2001, 02:45 AM

well, i guess i am alone in liking the strategic combat. i think it would make it easier to play Online as well.

I will most certainly pick up stars and moo3, but wither or not i continue to play them depends on multiplayer support. I doubt either of them will have available the customization of SE, but if you can setup scenarios without moding, like some people have been doing for the more creative game ideas, that shoud be good enough. also, if their Online communities are beligerant and hard to get along with like most Online communities are, I will probably stop playing them. The best thing about SE4 multiplayer is the friendly, mature community that supports it.

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