RevanRedefined Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I'm personally a Starcraft boy, even though I'm hooked on Wc3 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I should check out a few of those titles one of these days. I know that's not what the thread was asking. "Console exclusive is such a harsh word." - Darque"Console exclusive is two words Darque." - Nartwak (in response to Darque's observation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atreides Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I chose Starcraft although I haven't played LOTR None of those comes close to reproducing the genuine emotion while I played Starcraft. Maybe it's because its because of raised expectations but that's the way it is. Warcraft obviously deserves mention as does the AoM concepts - like the myth units ^_^ Spreading beauty with my katana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darque Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Starcraft. Nothing like it before or since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Elite_elite Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Of the ones I've played Age of Mythology. I really would like to try Battle for Middle Earth though. I plan on buying it when it goes down to $20-$30. After all, it's most likely like Star Wars Battlegrounds was. Age of Empires but in the LOTR setting. (not that that's a bad thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I prefer Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far to all of them. But I voted Starcraft...it was good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 A good RTS is an oxymoron Age of Empires was probably somewhat tolerable though. “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer"0" Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Starcraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr insomniac Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Myth: The Fallen Lords. I took this job because I thought you were just a legend. Just a story. A story to scare little kids. But you're the real deal. The demon who dares to challenge God. So what the hell do you want? Don't seem to me like you're out to make this stinkin' world a better place. Why you gotta kill all my men? Why you gotta kill me? Nothing personal. It's just revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevanRedefined Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 A good RTS is an oxymoron Blastphomey! Perhaps you haven't found the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yst Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Rome: Total War. Though seeing as it included meaningful resource/economy management and some actual unit tactics, I don't know if it counts as an RTS. Nonsensical, over-simplistic resource management and non-existent unit tactics might be a prerequisite to the title "RTS", and anything with any depth in either respect is "strategy" or something else, in which case I guess my favourite RTS would be AoEII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karka Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I can't find "I hate all of them!". Pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer"0" Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Total Annihilation should have been on the list. WH40K : Dawn Of War is great fun. One of the best new RTS released. Also awol I see. Starcraft is the most balanced, polished though, having three very unique & cool races. I recommend Dawn of War to those that liked Starcraft. Its interesting noticing the resemblances and differences of both. I hope if or when Blizzard makes Starcraft 2 they look at some of the gameplay implemented in DoW. That is if they want to make something new and exciting instead of just cashing in on a sequel. A sequel that is long overdue I should add. Hear me Blizzard ... I want Starcraft 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I haven't play Rome: Total War, but I loved Shogun: Total War. I'm really looking forward to Empire at War (unrelated RTS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darque Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I recommend Dawn of War to those that liked Starcraft. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've been looking for that.. but I can't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 None of the above. 0-guy said it best. I agree with Yst also, although I don't really coubt any of the above as RTS's, more like action-RTS's. Only DoW and the Total Wars/Close Combats are not clickfests. kirottu said: I was raised by polar bears. I had to fight against blood thirsty wolves and rabid penguins to get my food. Those who were too weak to survive were sent to Sweden. It has made me the man I am today. A man who craves furry hentai. So let us go and embrace the rustling smells of unseen worlds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I don't think the games even have much strategy to them. Most of them seem to be a test of how fast you can click the mouse to mine and build. Then you send 50 units to go fight 50 of the enemy's untis and you hope you can out-produce them. Where is the real strategy in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Medieval: TW (haven't played Rome) and Kohan. I think Kohan should get a lot more love that it does. Isn't there anyone on these boards who likes the game? "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diogo Ribeiro Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Starcraft. Nothing like it before or since. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The dame is right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoM_Solaufein Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 C&C I liked that game. AoE is good also but C&C was my first RTS I played and i guess nostiglia gives it the vote. War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is StrengthBaldur's Gate moddingTeamBGBaldur's Gate modder/community leaderBaldur's Gate - Enhanced Edition beta testerBaldur's Gate 2 - Enhanced Edition beta tester Icewind Dale - Enhanced Edition beta tester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I'd pick Dawn of War. The strategic points were sheer genius. Total Annihilation was pretty awesome too. I'm looking forward to Company of Heroes. Fully destroyable terrain, units with 'thinking AI' that take cover behind debris and flank on their own and 2000 animations to represent the complexity of their 'thought process'. It'll also have an upgraded strategic points system from DoW. If the AI is as independant as they make it sound, YOUR focus as the player will not be so much on micromanagement, and that's a good thing. Quote: "Another thing Relic wanted to put forward for the RTS genre is more realistic units or (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguefrog Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Starcraft Nothing like it before or since. Total Annihilation has much higher claim to that phrase. The fact that it isnt even in the poll shames the thread starters repertoire of RTSs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shryke Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 definitely Rome Total War i just love carving through mobs of enemies with my armoured elephants :D when your mind works against you - fight back with substance abuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaftan Barlast Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Dune 2 DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shryke Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 yay dune 2! i hated the fact that in dune 2000 they turned siege tanks into artillery when your mind works against you - fight back with substance abuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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