so, has anyone looked at Endless space? I like me some 4x, but I like the eXterminate bit the least. This looks like it could be fun, anyone else?
Endless space
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Trax and I spent 'til 03:00 last night playing. And then only stopped because I had to sleep. Combat is important, I think, but I'm finding it quite easy to get on with. You can resolve battles automatically, or you can play a three part rock-paper-scissors style card game (with accompanying 3D battle graphics) to see if you can affect the outcome a bit, which goes better as your civilisation becomes better at war, or has more experienced admirals. I'm actually really glad that I don't have to arse about in battles too much, but enjoy doing the card game bit.
But that's early days yet. I might have another look tonight if Trax is about and I can stay awake.
But that's early days yet. I might have another look tonight if Trax is about and I can stay awake.
Ki!ler-Mk1
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Total War in space? Im still hooked on M2TW though.
Nah, that would make it seem like it was more people focused than it is. It's lighter than Total War.
Panda with issues...
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How does trax get up for work in the morning? Powered by biscuits?
Youthful vigour, I think. And shocking quantities of sugar.
So, worth noting that if you're playing multiplayer and the Steam network drops then so does your multiplayer game and, with it, everything since your last auto-save. I think it auto-saves every turn, so that's not a disaster, but last night I think Trax and I might have lost around 5-10 minutes of stuff with Steam being flaky.
So, worth noting that if you're playing multiplayer and the Steam network drops then so does your multiplayer game and, with it, everything since your last auto-save. I think it auto-saves every turn, so that's not a disaster, but last night I think Trax and I might have lost around 5-10 minutes of stuff with Steam being flaky.
Panda with issues...
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THat seems to be the general consensus
The research is moderately interwoven, as well, which adds to the complexity. For example, to build heavier hulls you need better construction materials. To find those materials, you need to have researched how to discover them, and then you actually need access to them in your empire. The hulls and material discover researches are in different trees. Actually, I quite like that, but it does make it harder to figure where to spread your research.
Yeah, I was writing code 'til 02:00 so no play for me. Might be around tonight.
PsiSoldier
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if anyone has played both, what's it like compared to sword of the stars?
Unfortunately, not played Sword of the Stars so I can't compare.