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eddieballgame · #71 May 5th, 2003, 09:48 AM

("With respect to the question of Gal Civ vs. Moo3, I just have one simple comment to make about MOO3:

They designed the game so that the real time combats go until they are finished or until 10 minutes have passed--whichever comes first. Let me just say that I had a TON of combats where they had to run the full TEN minutes.

Lots and lots of people will tell you many, many things about MOO3. I can't tell you yes or not on any of them. I found myself rebooting my computer to get out of MOO3 rather than wait 10 tedious minutes while two ships that couldn't hurt each other circled the screen staring at each other.

Until the developers make the 'General Retreat' work better or create some sort of acceleration feature, I would stay far, far away from MOO3.")
Raynor

YOU CAN SET ANY TIME LIMITS YOU LIKE, AS WELL AS # OF BATTLES ALLOWED IN REAL TIME. ALSO, AS YOUR SHIPS IMPROVE THRU TECH ADVANCES, THE BATTLES BECOME MUCH MORE LIVELY & ENTERTAINING! Of course, you could just let the computer generate a result as well.

[ May 05, 2003, 09:18: Message edited by: eddieballgame ]

eddieballgame · #72 May 5th, 2003, 10:01 AM

MOO3 is an excellent game (pre-patched). Micromanage as much as you want or as little as you want. Great fun in multiplay. To get all the "facts" visit the forums on MOO3's main website--http://moo3.quicksilver.com/main2.html

Gwaihir · #73 May 5th, 2003, 12:11 PM

While we're (not) on topic:
I'm a big fan of Civ II, but the opponents are lacking - I can beat it on Deity with both hands tied behind my back (no really, i can type and use the mouse with my nose!) and drunk (well, fine, not too drunk, but drunk). As can most who have played it a few times, i would think. Anyhow, are the AIs (and by AI I mean AI + its bonus/cheat/whatevers) any challenge in the other Versions? which is the best?
Beyond that, which is the best multiplayer Civ?

bostonrpgmania · #74 May 10th, 2003, 05:39 PM

For me Galciv was a fantastic game
Maybe i am not a hard core 4 x gamer but it felt more like a game than Moo3 or even SE IV.
Interesting path and events keep me from retiring from the game just for one more turn.
and this is just from 50meg demo.
I am buying it today

Fyron · #75 May 10th, 2003, 09:07 PM

MOO3 is certainly not an excellent game... it is hardly classifiable as a game.

Master Belisarius · #76 May 10th, 2003, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eddieballgame:
Micromanage as much as you want or as little as you want.

I don't hate the game, but you should be kidding. What about the "viceroy" ignoring your orders? Also, the deveolpers did the micormanage very hard with the terrible UI.
My advice is try to do not micromanage this game.

raynor · #77 May 11th, 2003, 12:21 AM

I haven't read the MOO3 forums in a while. I wonder how they are coming with the patch that is supposed to make the AI harder to beat?

Lately, I'm getting somewhat frustrated with the weekly play balance changes in Gal Civ as well as some fairly odd user interface decisions.

Probably, I'll just take a break from gaming until SE:StarFury comes out--hopefully in July.

eddieballgame · #78 May 11th, 2003, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
MOO3 is certainly not an excellent game... it is hardly classifiable as a game.

Well, we will have to agree to disagree on that opinion. Although I agree just classifying "it" as a game doesn't do it justice. It is almost like a simulator!

Fyron · #79 May 11th, 2003, 03:52 AM

That was my point. It is not supposed to be a simulator though, it was supposed to be the best 4X game ever, but it is a dismal failure on all accounts.

eddieballgame · #80 May 11th, 2003, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Master Belisarius:

quote:
Originally posted by eddieballgame:
Micromanage as much as you want or as little as you want.

I don't hate the game, but you should be kidding. What about the "viceroy" ignoring your orders? Also, the deveolpers did the micormanage very hard with the terrible UI.
My advice is try to do not micromanage this game.

I find MOO3 very easy to use, & considering the depth of MICROmanaging available, easy to "navigate". There is so much to this program & with the coming PATCH, even more. Please, as an example, read in its entirety the excellent post by SIRIAN - http://www.ina-community.com/forums - MOO3 under STRATEGY/GAMPLAY
"Micromanage- Let's settle this once & for all." Hope I did this page address thing right

Grant it, there are some people who are bitter about MOO3. I never played MOO1 or MOO2, but I enjoy TBS games & particularly multiplayer. This program to date has more than quenched my thirst in this genre, AND, this game will get "better" very soon. With modding allowed, you can make it better!

[ May 11, 2003, 03:23: Message edited by: eddieballgame ]