alanschu Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What do you guys think about it? Home Page Gamespy Preview Interview with Associate Producer Even though I recognize Star Wars: Rebellion as a poor game, I really liked the idea behind it. It was just poorly implemented. I think the Star Wars Universe could work well in a situation like this, and big giant epic space battles just make me giddy!! Other things I like about it are removing resource management from the low-level playing field. You only need to bother yourself with the tactical decisions, and the units that you have in the vicinity (that were built on the galactic map) are the units you'll use to fight. I have high hopes for the game, but naturally will have a wait-and-see approach that I have for most games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I couldn't agree more on removing low-level resouce management. There is no strategy in simply micro-managing and mining faster than the next player while you both send hordes after each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 This will be a wait-and-see for me. Thus far I've disliked with a passion the previous attempts at Star Wars RTS games (assuming that's what Force Commander and Rebellion fall under), so I'm going to have to wait until the reviews confirm whether it's worth the purchase or not. "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...
alanschu Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 I noticed a video that showed reinforcements of some kind, so I wonder if you can keep units in a strategic reserve (especially if you're ground attacking, as they can just stay in space for example) for emergency situations and whatnot. Heroes can be hit-and-miss. They were neat in Battlefront, but getting killed because Vader is spawn camping is annoying (albeit funny in it's own way: "OMG, Vader is a spawn camper!"). Apparently 40 planets will exist in the game, with each one having their own sort sort of strengths and weaknesses, whether it be resources or perhaps a special ability. Also, I like building cool defensive structures. The game has a pretty engine, and I think it'd be neat to see a massive space station with a huge compliment of fighter patrols, and an Ion Cannon on the surface to help keep those pesky surface ships under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 If it plays somewhat like Civilization in the Star Wars universe, I'll more than likely be interested. If it plays like Rebellion, but with some upgraded features, forget it. "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...
Llyranor Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 The only RTS games I'm looking forward to are Supreme Commander and Company of Heroes. This sounds like it might be a good title - just not my thing. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 OOOOOO, Company of Heroes. Please please great RTS squad let this play like a Close Combat game!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calax Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I want to see Empire in action first. If it's good I'll take it. Also the Reinforcements are dropping from the sky.. I hope you can drop them behind enemy lines. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darque Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I want this game From what I've read of it it sounds very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 ****ALANSCHU INFLUENCE: INCREASED**** At this rate you'll be able to train me as a Jedi in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darque Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 Wouldn't you rather be a Sith? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 I should have seen it. Given your "love story" for KOTOR 3, there's definite DS there. Plus, I've noticed my skin is rather pasty and veiny...yup....influenced by a darksider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metadigital Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I will be impressed only after seeing it in action, and it is a good game (in other words, well in excess of my expectations, which are pretty mediocre). I've just about had a gutful of poor game conversions. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calax Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I just hope it doesn't turn out like Rebellion Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 It looks nothing like Rebellion as far as gameplay goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 I'm curious what the campaign map is going to look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderAndrew Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Aren't there going to be some 15 planets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calax Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I thought it was closer to thirty... Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 The home page says "40 ground and space locations including Yavin IV, Tatooine and Dagobah - each has its own specific advantage and/or resource." Now, they could easily be using the "funny" math, and considering each ground and space location to be a planet, so I'd say 20 is a safe bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 How can one fight in Dagobah? It's a huge gob full of gnarled evergreens for godsakes. 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...
alanschu Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 It'd be a tight quarter battle to say the least. I'd suspect vehicles will have less than stellar performance. I doubt it'd be much different than fighting in Vietnam :D I wonder what the special bonuses of the planets will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musopticon? Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Special bonuses: Rebels get free green midget monsters. Empire gets evil force caves to lure prophecised saviors 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 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Sounds about right. I take it people didn't care for Galactic Battlegrounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 I think Galactic Battlegrounds did ok AFAIK. Nothing spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostofAnakin Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Which one was Galactic Battlegrounds? All of Lucasarts older titles seem to mesh into one for me, so I sometimes confuse them. "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...
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