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May 31st, 2007, 11:07 PM
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Shrapnel Fanatic
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
Its cruel to post previews and never finish the set.  |
June 2nd, 2007, 12:29 AM
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
Its cruel to want to make mod for a game that is rapidly becoming a toaster disc.
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Creator of the Star Trek Mod - AST Mod - 78 Ship Sets - Conquest Mod - Atrocities Star Wars Mod - Galaxy Reborn Mod - and Subterfuge Mod.
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June 2nd, 2007, 11:13 AM
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
Well if SEIV isnt handed to someone else, then surely there is a replacement out there someplace
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This game is NOT suitable for students, interns, apprentices, or anyone else who is expected to pass tests on a regular basis. Do not think about strategies while operating heavy machinery. Before beginning this game make arrangements for someone to check on you daily. If you find that your game has continued for more than 36 hours straight then you should consult a physician immediately (Do NOT show him the game!)
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June 2nd, 2007, 11:47 AM
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
Maybe a little OT, but here goes...
I for one love gameplay over graphics. I was dismayed when video cards introduced '3d' graphics, as they would chew up more CPU. Developers dedicated more code to graphics and gameplay was sacrificed on the mass-market altar 'eye-candy'. Don't get me wrong, beautiful graphics are great, but the games I play over and over again tend to have (by today's bleeding edge) dated graphics...SE IV, (Sid Meier's) Gettysburg, MOO, Civ 3, HoI II, Space Horse, etc...
A BIG thanks to Shrapnel which values gameplay!
GB
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but, especially in this day and age,
"What is victory?"--Sun Tzu
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June 2nd, 2007, 03:54 PM
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
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Its cruel to want to make mod for a game that is rapidly becoming a toaster disc.
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June 3rd, 2007, 10:04 AM
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
I note that games such as Stars!, Master of Magic, Dominions, SEIV are still on my machine after years of play. For me I think its...
A) extensive setup choices in start position
B) extensive exploration (large map)
C) able to play against many AI's at once
D) moddability using easily avaiable and easy to use formats (such as ascii text, bmp, wav)
Probably about in that order. Besides being a decent game to play of course.
I note that SEIV didnt have most of that when it came out. But it does now because of players. Im hoping SEV will someday have them also but I think the format changes did more harm than good in that area.
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This game is NOT suitable for students, interns, apprentices, or anyone else who is expected to pass tests on a regular basis. Do not think about strategies while operating heavy machinery. Before beginning this game make arrangements for someone to check on you daily. If you find that your game has continued for more than 36 hours straight then you should consult a physician immediately (Do NOT show him the game!)
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June 5th, 2007, 01:17 PM
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First Lieutenant
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
Oh yes, SEIV is still going strong!
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August 8th, 2007, 07:36 PM
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
Quote:
Imperator Fyron said:
Its cruel to post previews and never finish the set.
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Crueler still to have a lying, cheating ex' trash and delete all your hard work, too!!!  |
August 8th, 2007, 08:26 PM
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Re: Any One Still Playing This Game?
ouch
This is a Bachelor Moment. One of those times when I'm glad I've never been married.
Back on the main topic, my PBW game (thanks capnq & geo!) with capnq, kaspar, kotau, and glyn is roaring along. We are currently on turn 96.
Nivek, who originally owned this game, did the setup with some very unusual (for PBW) parameters.
All player planets are NOT the same size, WP's can appear anywhere in the system, there were neutrals, and I think random events are on!
So, the neuts, except the Eee, have all been crushed. The alliances are shaking out - Roman/Federation alliance versus the Space Monkey/Space Dolphin/Mi-Go Triumvirate.
Things are very exciting at the moment.
The Romans have a fleet of 9 Dreadnoughts tearing up my border worlds right now, (I'm the Space Monkeys) and I don't have anything to stop them with.
On the other hand, I have a fleet of 7 Battlecruisers and 9 Battleships preparing to attack what looks like one of the Federation homeworlds.
So, yeah, we're still playing SEIV, and having a very good time with it, thank you very much 
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