OT: Master of Orion 3 is now working.

[Timstone]

Okay, a little bit of thread jacking.

When I used the link to the Atari forum, I wandered off and started reading in the IG I & II threads. I found a link to a nice game. I haven't read the whole site yet, I only saw the screenies and was impressed. This is the link.

[Phoenix-D]

EV Nova, right?

Its a decent game, but their registration system is pretty evil. You pay, get a code to install the game..and then the code expires 30 days later.

If you need to reinstall, you don't have to pay, but you DO have to ask again. Which means if Ambrosia goes out of buisness..EV stops working.

[Suicide Junkie]

I presume that also means the game needs to phone home to install?
(IE: setting your system clock to the purchase date as if it were *yet another* passcode when installing won't work)

[Raapys]

I bought MoO3 when it was first out, having loved #2, but as with many other people, I gave up the game because of all the bugs and the huge gameplay difference from MoO2.
So about a year ago or so, I downloaded the latest patch and a few mods, and decided to give it another go.
And I have to admit, the more I play the game, the more I like it. There's something about it which I can't really put my finger on, but when playing I really feel like I'm in control of an Empire.

The playing style takes some getting used too, though, and it takes alot to master. The trick is to learn how to use Development plans, as this will make even huge empires run efficiently. On my current game I'm at turn 800, got all known empires against me, and I have half the galaxy. It's really hard to quit playing, as the 'just one more turn' drags you forward. What I feel is most lacking about the game is a better AI, especially on the Diplomatic area.

[Timstone]

PhoenixD:
Damn, that's an ugly registration system. That really puts a dent in the game. I was considering to buy it, but now I've heard this I'm in doubt.

[thorfrog]

What mods did you apply that gave this the best game play?

I'm thinking of trying this out. I was a bid MOO2 fan.

[Ragnarok-X]

atomannj said:
What mods did you apply that gave this the best game play?

I'm thinking of trying this out. I was a bid MOO2 fan.

I wrote which mods im using on the first page !

[thorfrog]

Yeah, I saw your previous post but I was hoping for more details. Well I found a link that will help for all interested.

Go to this link for all mods to download. It's a good resource.

http://www.moo3.at/mods/

[Ron_Lugge]

atomannj said:
What mods did you apply that gave this the best game play?

I'm thinking of trying this out. I was a bid MOO2 fan.

Well, if I still had an up-to-date copy I'd suggest the "Ron_Mod", which included varius AI fixed (to make them use weapon moounts) and a "corrected" size / fire rate table for missiles / fighters (missiles of all sized fire at same rate, fighters are all same size, with size / damage adjusted accordingly).

Unfortunatly, my copy of Moo3 is in storage (we moved, with the plan to get our stuff out of storage "soon" -- a year later, and we haven't) and I *don't* have an up to date version for you.

Oh, and even BIGGER system ships / orbitals -- 'cause I felt they should be more effective (done by decreasing system engine size and increasing FTL drive size).

[Colt]

I use a few mods myself... some of them are my own concoctions but most are the work of the other moo3 fans. If you want to see most of the moo3 mods available, go to www.moo3.at . The rest are floating around as links in the many threads on the atari boards.
Here's what I'm using, to the best of my recollection anyway... can't check while I'm at work, (note there are two types of mods for MOO3 - code mods and spreadsheet mods. Code mods are generally only coming from Bhruic and Gerra, while spreadsheet mods can be made by anyone.) :

• CODE MODS - Bhruic (http://bhruic.dyndns.org)
• Diplomacy Fix
• Finance Wrap Around Fix
• Visibility Fix
• Transport Disband Fix
• Stuck Tech Fix
• Transport Selection Mod
• Queue Multiplier Mod
• Ground Combat Fix
• Sitrep Fix
• Autobuild Mod
• Colony Display Mod
• Galaxy Configuration Mod
• Race Selection Mod
• System Defence TF Mod
• TechLevel Mod
• TF's Per Combat Mod

• Code Mods - Gerra (links in threads here: MOO3 Mod forum)
• Survivor Condition Mod
• Speeder Patch
• Ground Combat Text Fix
• Wait Screen Remover
• Ship Graphics Qualiy Mod
• Zoom Range Mod
• Budget Slider Mod
• AU Display Mod
• Transport Design Unlocker

• Graphics Mods (http://www.moo3.at)
• Gofurs UI Mod V.2
• Star Pack
• Ostego Menu Mod V1.2
• New Leaf Mod
• Mega Flag Pack
• Combat FX+ 2.0

• Other Mods (http://www.moo3.at)
• Ostego's Diplomacy Fixes
• Encyclopedia Mod V.4.3
• Improved tech Descriptions V.4
• Orion Senate Laws Mod v.1.2

Well, I think that's it. There may be a couple of others. Phew! Makes you realised how many problems the original game had, doesn't it? Many of these mods are incorporated into the mod shown in my first post. If your having trouble finding any of these mods, give me a yell and I'll let you know where they can be found.

Colt.

P.S. Hi Ron.... you hang around here too?