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Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on :

http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/filters/products/0,11114,913867,00.html

Sounds like a cool game.

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Posted by USS Vanguard (Member # 130) on :

with Larry Holland, its got to be good. Tie Fighter has to be the best space simulation in terms of design and story.

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Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :

I'm still playing "Tie Fighter - C.E", about two times a year. I started in -94, did the first seven campaigns in a year, then I lost momentum... Still love it though...

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Posted by monkeyboy on :

U still playing the orignal or all the reruns that lucas always issues every few years??

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Posted by Sol System (Member # 30) on :

http://www.bridgecommander.com/

I believe.

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Posted by Cartman (Member # 256) on :

Well, the original Star Wars spacesims were not solely programmed by LH, Edward Kilhalm was the second lead producer. And I have to say that his (LH) subsequent titles (there was only one, really: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter) were a bit disappointing, perhaps his work did not benefit from his resignation from LA.

Still, BC looks impressive, but it's not just about pretty graphics. Playability is equally important, and that aspect tends to be forgotten in a lot of titles.

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Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :

Xw vs Tf was awful, no plot at all, just multiplayer. "X-Wing: Alliance" was wonderful, all shipmodels reworked, a shitful of new ones and a rich story set during the movies. And the way you got trophies after accomplishing special missions (piece of a Tie-cocpit) felt rewarding.

Monkeyboy: The original "Tie Fighter: Collector's Edition", with the added campaigns of the "Defender Of The Empire"- and "Enemies Of The Empire" additions. With ship-briefings narrated by Malcolm McDowell, and 640x480 res!!! Compared to 320x200, this was heaven!

Bridge Commander looks complicated. Nonetheless, I'll try it.

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Here lies a toppled god,
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We did but build his pedestal,
A narrow and a turnip.

-Tleilaxu Epigram

Posted by USS Vanguard (Member # 130) on :

I wonder what "bridge" you get to command? I heard something about a Galaxy Class USS Icarus on some game site or other, but i don't remember.

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Posted by Vacuum robot lady from Spaceballs (Member # 239) on :

The USS Sovereign, and an unnammed as of yet (I think), Galaxy Class.

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Posted by Sol System (Member # 30) on :

There is also some talk about the various other vessels being commandable in the multiplayer game. I hope I hope I hope.

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Read three (three!) chapters of "Dirk Tungsten in...The Disappearing Planet"! Then, go insane!

Posted by Nim (Member # 205) on :

I've seen Akiras in screenshots as well. Keep your fingers crossed, Kemosabe.

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Here lies a turnip god,
His fall was not a small one.
We did but build his pedestal,
A narrow and a tall one.

-Tleilaxu Epigram

Posted by The Talented Mr. Gurgeh (Member # 318) on :

On the bridgecommander.com website the tactical isn't where it should be (Hold the mouse over the different parts of the bridge on the first picture).

I like the way you can script evasive manoeuvres for use in battle.

Has anyone here played "Birth of the Federation"? Despite some shortcomings I thought it was pretty enjoyable.
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comprehend the language in which it is written. It is written in the language
of mathematics, and its characters are triangles, circles and other geometric
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Posted by Vacuum robot lady from Spaceballs (Member # 239) on :

"...website the tactical isn't where it should be"

Read the FAQ, or 'deeper info', or whatever it says.

Posted by The Talented Mr. Gurgeh (Member # 318) on :

Ahh... fair enough.

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"Philosophy is written in this grand book - I mean universe-which stands continuously
open to our gaze, but which cannot be understood unless one first learns to
comprehend the language in which it is written. It is written in the language
of mathematics, and its characters are triangles, circles and other geometric
figures, without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word
of it; without these, one is wandering about in a dark labyrinth."
Galileo (1623)

Posted by Harry (Member # 265) on :

I quite like that placement of stations actually. Finally, Worf can sit down!