MOO3

Atilla the Pun · #1 May 8th, 2002, 07:53 AM

It seems only fair, I asked basically the same question on the MOO3 board, so really this is not flame bait.

BTW, my decision is already predjudiced towards SEIV...

So now to my question.

Why should I buy SEIV instead of MOO3?

AtP

Phoenix-D · #2 May 8th, 2002, 08:15 AM

Uh, is MOO3 even out yet? That's one

I don't know much about it, but here's a few good points about SE4 (Gold)

-extensive mods already available, more possible
-graphics for many favorite SF races
-good custom race creation system
-good pre-game setup options
-simultanious or sequential play
-Play By Web (like PBEM, but the site does all the work for you)
-TCP/IP support
-really good developer support, a lot of the stuff in patches comes straight from requests. Sometimes he manages to give us stuff we hadn't known we wanted yet

-good ship customization system

Phoenix-D

TheGrey · #3 May 8th, 2002, 09:11 AM

err..since noone really know how moo3 will be like, this question is kind of... stupid.
Try downloading the se4 demo, that should give you a good feel of how the game is.
And for moo3.. just buy it. Judging from the screenshots and development story's this should be a winner.

And since moo3 is still quite some time away before being released you can easily buy this game, play it to death (not possible) and then within a few month's buy moo3.

Resident Alien 2 · #4 May 8th, 2002, 11:13 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Atilla the Pun:
It seems only fair, I asked basically the same question on the MOO3 board, so really this is not flame bait.

BTW, my decision is already predjudiced towards SEIV...

So now to my question.

Why should I buy SEIV instead of MOO3?

AtP

Question should be "should I buy SE 5 or MOO 3".

SE 4 exists and has a demo to try before buying; MOO3 doesn't exist and may never exist. Easy choice I think.

mac5732 · #5 May 8th, 2002, 02:57 PM

SE4 and now SE4 Gold, in my opinion is the best space combat, wargame, on the market today. Why SE4 over Moo3,?

1st Moo3 is not out, plus until it is, no-one is able to judge its playability or support. Demo's really don't count as without the full game, errors, playability, etc are to hard to judge

2nd SE4 has the best, greatest, friendliest Company Game Support and Forum then any other game company out there today. IF you don't believe it, go ck the others out.

3rd, SE4 is published by a game company that cares not only about its game but the needs and wants of those who play it. NO other company has this type or kind of support

4th, Shrapnel, Aaron, Richard, or MM will always get back to you if you have a problem or question, it may take a day or two, but you will get an answer, This doesn't happen with the other game companies. They are all very user friendly, you can't say this about any other company out there, especially not to their degree

5th, The modders, take it from one who knows, every modder on the Forum will help you out if you are having problems or have questions, they will answer you as well as get back to you. They actually talk to you even if you are a newbie. You won't find that on other forums not to the extent of our SE4 Modders. They are the best and friendliest

6th The game is addictive, plus with its moddability, more, new and interesting aspects are continuoulsy added

7th. NO FLAMING ON THE FORUM, its not welcomed, nor is it acceptable by the SE4 community. Banter yes, fun yes, discussions yes, disagreements yes, FLAMING most definitly NO - you won't find this on other forums where flame wars are almost always an ongoing problem

8th. if you enjoy space games, then you'll enjoy this one.

9th This is not to be construed as slamming MOO3, I even plan on buying it when it comes out, as I have both Moo and Moo2, but it will really, really have to be an exceptional game to beat out SE4 in all the areas.

10th. to each his own, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. it really depends on you and what you want and like.

just some ideas mac

comisar · #6 May 8th, 2002, 04:44 PM

I don't want to get flamed

But I think the diplomatic model of even MOII was better then what I have seen in SEIV right now. And there is no way to MOD around that. In all other aspects I think SEIV is the winner

oleg · #7 May 8th, 2002, 04:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by comisar:
I don't want to get flamed
But I think the diplomatic model of even MOII was better then what I have seen in SEIV right now. And there is no way to MOD around that. In all other aspects I think SEIV is the winner

Standard SEIV, yes. But did you try TDM-ModPack ?
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comisar · #8 May 8th, 2002, 05:10 PM

TDM Mod Pack adds flavor, true. But the bottom line is there is just no enforment of anything. Yes, I tell computer I will declare war on such and such, but then do nothing.
And there is no punishment for me at all for that. That is just not right.

wr8th · #9 May 8th, 2002, 05:13 PM

Got tired of waiting for MOO3 and disgusted waiting for Stars:SN. That's why I bought SEIVG. Plus it appeals to the tinkerer in me.... although a far cry from the serious modders here who've made a science/art of this (I'm almost positive they don't have small children....

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Captain Kwok · #10 May 8th, 2002, 05:18 PM

I agree that the diplomatic model is iffy at best in SE:IV. But that's okay, it can be improved. If you want their threats to have greater consequences just increase their anger for their demand/requests...next thing you know if you don't break your treaty with the Jraenar, the Amon'krie are going to come after you!

I like MOO2, but the fact is it got boring after a few weeks. I'm sure MOO3 will be great and will have cool graphics, good storyline, and lots of weapons...but if there is no customizable options...will it just get boring after a while?