Okay so what do you think?

Richard · #1 December 3rd, 2001, 06:34 PM

So now that you know the news what do you guys think...

DirectorTsaarx · #2 December 3rd, 2001, 06:38 PM

I already answered in the "Big announcement tomorrow" thread, but I'll repeat:

I can't wait for SEIV Gold to come out. Looks like it's practically SE 5... well, except that the promised drones are incorporated.

I'm especially looking forward to the new system types & the "better AI tactics"...

Edit: Oh yeah, and with TCP/IP support maybe I can get some friends interested...

[ 03 December 2001: Message edited by: DirectorTsaarx ]

Mudshark · #3 December 3rd, 2001, 06:55 PM

was so impressed that I ordered my copy already! Wonder if I am the 1st?? LOL

zen. · #4 December 3rd, 2001, 07:14 PM

Great news! My only question is what is defined as a 'piece of the CD'...does that mean we destroy our CD?

Richard · #5 December 3rd, 2001, 07:16 PM

That's up to you guys, we just need to ensure that you owned the game so we need the part of the CD that has the logo on it.

For that matter you can just ship the old CD to us. But this won't even apply until after Gold is out so you don't have to worry about any lost gaming time.

Spyder · #6 December 3rd, 2001, 07:32 PM

For customizability purposes, there were some things over which the modder had no control...AI States, for one...can you give us some idea what additional controls the modder will have?

As for my reaction, I think that it's great that you've taken the community's advice and incorporated it into the newest Version. I know that the IP support will make lots of folks happy, and that the smarter AI will make ME happy

Mark Walton · #7 December 3rd, 2001, 07:38 PM

Will you be able to divulge any information on abilities...

What I mean is, there were a number of abilities which were "switched off" in the code, any of these activated, and any new ones added?

Any changes / updates on what's "officially in" - like the ability to inflict a plague on a planet through an Intel op, which was possible even though the "intel projects" file didn't list it as such?

Zarix · #8 December 3rd, 2001, 07:50 PM

Sounds pretty good. I have few questions about this.

Are the mods made for SE4 compatible with SE4 Gold? I think new AI files are needed to make AI build new things like drones.

How is the support for original SE4 going to continue? Is the SE4 Gold a must buy if you want to get the new features? Can you play multiplayer games with some people having original SE4 and some SE4 gold?

ZeroAdunn · #9 December 3rd, 2001, 07:57 PM

Let me just say that I am extatic. So many new features. I will definitely be ordering this game. I can't wait to see the new features. I wish we had more info on what all is going to be in it. I like the new system types, drones, and better AI. One question though, will all these new enhancements make all our old mods incompatible?

The only real complaint I have is, did you have to release the week before I start collage? You know this is going to kill my college career.

Phoenix-D · #10 December 3rd, 2001, 07:58 PM

Hell yes!

BTW, where's that "piece of the CD" thing? I didn't see it..

I was thinking about submitting the techmod for the new CD, but I think I'll hold off. The new stuff mentioned is giving me ideas!

Phoenix-D