Questions, questions...

[Dark_Commander]

To Imperator Fyron
Thanks a bunch, just what I was looking for. Also will give a good browse through spaceempires.net probably though after I play a few times through. Hence the reason I wan't a few recommendations of ones that are highly recommended. I'm use to Combat Mission games I guess where there are a number of mods that are almost considered required, in that they improve the graphics, textures, etc. [img]/threads/images/graemlins/Smile.gif[/img]

Wow, just browsing the site for Adamant, I'm going to have to try that...but I think I better do a number of games through the first time before I apply any mods that are almost total conversions in a way. [img]/threads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Thanks for all the recommendations!

To Atrocities:
Thanks, Atrocities, I read through all that already, but didn't download that guide. I got it and must say, a great thing to browse through, picked up a bunch of things I didn't know. Thanks!

Definitely into Star Trek as I ran a site for botf way back in the day, so definitely going to to check it out although its going to have to wait abit...22 megs takes a bit for dial-up. Thanks for the heads up!

[Fyron]

Bit Torrent is a good way to download the files on dialup. It downloads them as small pieces to begin with, so no possibility of having to start over if your download craps out and there is no need to download the entire file at once. It also has a lot of built-in error checking and will redo any pieces that did not transfer correctly, so no need to download the entire file again in that case either. Much, much better than any of those "download accelerators" out there, when available.

Adamant, Image Mod, FQM, and Star Trek Mod are all rather large mods, and are all available on that BT tracker I mentioned before.

[Dark_Commander]

Ohh, okies. Will definitely make use of that then, didn't know a number of the mods were up on it. Thanks again! [img]/threads/images/graemlins/Smile.gif[/img]

[Atrocities]

I also have the mod broken into manageable download sizes.

File 1 of 4
File 2 of 4
File 3 of 4
File 4 of 4

Win R File Archiver Is the one that I use and is, IMHO, one of the best.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

One of these days, you two are going to scare a newbie to death. [img]/threads/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif[/img]

Hi.

[Raging Deadstar]

Atrocites, Fyron! Do you have no Conscience??!!

We all know how addictive SEIV is anyway, And you give him all this at once? We’ll never see this guy for months, Years even. I've heard of Kindness can Kill but... [img]/threads/images/graemlins/Grin.gif[/img]

Gandalf Parker said:
WARNING:
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 SEIV strategies while operating heavy machinery. Do not begin learning SEIV without first making 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!)

[jfp3]

Welcome DC!

If you are going to be using the FDQ to get familiar with the game then please be sure to check back with us after your first is completely done -- @ July or so I'd say hahaha. I'm playing a practice solo game getting familiar with the end game technologies and how to use them....I'm @ 110 turns into the game on an FDQ map, Mid-Life Dense, and still have 1/4 of the map to explore, (I don't just cozy up to any Alliance for resupply you know~~~). Playing semi-focused, watching TV during a turn sporadically, and micro-managing my moves and economy costs me 1-2 hours per turn at this point.

I recommend that you just throw yourself into a PBW game, while learing with a faster paced solo game along the way. Your solo game will allow you to anticipate a bit in the PBW game, and get you familiar with some of the differences right away. (Like communications and ship building/movement -- all will seem delayed to you at first in PBW compared to Solo).

Oh...and just take it for granted that your first couple of games in PBW will find you in the position of simply colonizing planets for the Veterans hehehe....

[Dark_Commander]

To Atrocities:
Thanks will likely get them tonight, much easier to get in bits!

To Everyone:
Just wanted to thank everyone for the comments and information. I will try to pop my head out in a few months one I've gone through all this stuff. *grins* I have a basic familiarity after playing the demo, but I'm sure its a bit different in the full game...so I am sure I have quite a bit to learn still.

Once again, thanks everyone for your comments! And no, I haven't been scared off yet...

Thanks.

[Nightwolf]

well, maybe you not, but me....