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SilverSmoke · 13 Nov 2003, 18:40

Civ2
cm01-02
Dungeon Keeper 2

Dante Hicks · 13 Nov 2003, 18:41

On-line poker

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 18:41

CM0102
Duck Hunt
FIFA Football 2004
Syndicate

Deepflow · 13 Nov 2003, 18:41

alpha centauri (normal... not scabby planetary pack)
go

Deepflow · 13 Nov 2003, 18:42

mrl... do you prefer syndicate to syndicate wars? if so... why?

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Deepflow

alpha centauri (normal... not scabby planetary pack)
go

Alien Crossfire is great (assuming that's what you're referring to), although the Pirates are overpowered.

Deepflow · 13 Nov 2003, 18:43

i prefer the normal one... i have planetary pack, but i tend to enjoy it more without.

not entirely sure why though =D doesnt really matter though.

and hive seem to be overpowered in the original, not that much bother to me though.

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 18:44

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Originally Posted by Deepflow

mrl... do you prefer syndicate to syndicate wars? if so... why?

I have a copy of Syndicate for the Mega Drive, but no SW

Dante Hicks · 13 Nov 2003, 18:45

Alien Crossfire pack was good, but Alpha Centauri was just lovely in general anyway.

SilverSmoke · 13 Nov 2003, 18:45

oh and some online backgammon/solitaire/hearts

Aryn · 13 Nov 2003, 18:46

bejeweled
zone.msn.com

i'm a superstar player \o/

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Dante Hicks

Alien Crossfire pack was good, but Alpha Centauri was just lovely in general anyway.

It is 2nd only to Civ 2 in the genre, and that is because Civ 2 is slightly prettier (less red anyway) and more elegant.

Dante Hicks · 13 Nov 2003, 18:50

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Originally Posted by MrL_JaKiri

It is 2nd only to Civ 2 in the genre, and that is because Civ 2 is slightly prettier (less red anyway) and more elegant.

I like some of the automation/etc which AC had, so it's the best playing experience for me.

Deepflow · 13 Nov 2003, 18:52

i could never really get into civ2... despite not having a massive interest in sci fi and being a history student :/

hmm, never mind

i remembered why i didnt like planetary pack now

the aliens REALLY pissed me off (too warlike, i prefer to build) and i didnt really think the other factions were that great either, couldnt put my finger on exactly why though. The new technologies were alright, but still, i think possibly i just loved the original too much. There are clearer ideologies in the factions, that could be what i loved so much about it anyway, its nice to play as morgan and try to get as much money as possible, or yang and just be a bastard to everyone while having loads and loads of big bases churning out crap things.

Im gonna try a game as miriam soon, that 25% attack bonus does mean its going to be a certain "kind" of game though. =D And as im working through one as yang now, im probably going to be morgan or zhakarov next, nice change of pace.

Marilyn Manson · 13 Nov 2003, 18:53

I have no money, no PC, and not much time, so I don't have time for much of this 'gaming'.

The Mega Drive version of Syndicate was weaker than The PC, but it was in many ways a lot more challenging.

Deepflow · 13 Nov 2003, 18:54

and another reason i like AC more than C2

you can **** about with the landscape so much more =D

BOREHOLES ROCK

W · 13 Nov 2003, 18:55

Starcraft
Go

Marilyn Manson · 13 Nov 2003, 18:56

There's something distinctly less than wholesome about Civ 3. I really can't place my finger on it, but it just doesn't grab me like Civ 2 did. (Still does, actually.)

BesigedB · 13 Nov 2003, 18:57

bf1942. lots of it

Deepflow · 13 Nov 2003, 18:59

i did play starcraft a while ago. it was fun, zerg rock!

siege tanks did piss me off more than you could possibly imagine though.

plus i always had a shit mouse so a shit "apm"... it just got me too angry whenever i got into a big microing battle and the mouse stuck.

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Deepflow

Im gonna try a game as miriam soon, that 25% attack bonus does mean its going to be a certain "kind" of game though. =D And as im working through one as yang now, im probably going to be morgan or zhakarov next, nice change of pace.

The University are clearly the best faction, excluding the Usurpers and the Pirates.

Super · 13 Nov 2003, 19:06

Wolf ET
Spades

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Deepflow

siege tanks did piss me off more than you could possibly imagine though.

Guardians tend to deal with them well, although remember to have an Overlord and antiair about for the following Wraith retal.

SilverSmoke · 13 Nov 2003, 19:08

Civ 3 is more based on luck then Civ 2 (resources/luxary goods) and the other civs in civ3 really want to grab your throat when you are standing in their way.

What's really a big improvement is that you have those territory borders now which makes it impossible for annoying oponents to base cities in the middle of your territory. Still I play civ2 at the moment just because of the simple fact you can play an entire game in one day (singleplayer).

Deepflow · 13 Nov 2003, 19:09

guardians tend to be the last thing you get... siege tanks can be in your base before you are half way to getting guardians...

and guardians are only good vs terran if they dont know you have them... terran have the best anti air in the game hands down... goliaths early-middle and if they REALLY want to **** you up valkyries kill things at about 500000 mph.

mutalisks are really good though =D cheap fast and not too far up the tech tree. Then again that means we then have the problem of the anti air again.

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 19:11

Brood War is a dire addon, it removes so many tactics.

Oh, and burrowed Hydralisks tend to deal with seige tanks in short order.

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And lurkers if you MUST

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 19:12

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Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

Civ 3 is more based on luck then Civ 2 (resources/luxary goods) and the other civs in civ3 really want to grab your throat when you are standing in their way.

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

Intrepid00 · 13 Nov 2003, 19:12

Why isn't anyone saying Planetarion?

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Intrepid00

Why isn't anyone saying Planetarion?

This is GD.

Intrepid00 · 13 Nov 2003, 19:14

Truuuueee, but your a moderator. That makes you a worst freeloader then I.

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 19:16

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Originally Posted by Intrepid00

Truuuueee, but your a moderator. That makes you a worst freeloader then I.

At one point in the beta I had more score than the #2 galaxy. I needed a rest.

Phang · 13 Nov 2003, 19:17

dynomite!

MrL_JaKiri · 13 Nov 2003, 19:18

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Originally Posted by Phang

dynomite!

DYNABLASTER

Or, for those of you with an Acorn bent, Moonquake.

Marilyn Manson · 13 Nov 2003, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

Civ 3 is more based on luck then Civ 2 (resources/luxary goods) and the other civs in civ3 really want to grab your throat when you are standing in their way.

What's really a big improvement is that you have those territory borders now which makes it impossible for annoying oponents to base cities in the middle of your territory. Still I play civ2 at the moment just because of the simple fact you can play an entire game in one day (singleplayer).

Shelling stuff with Battleships never ceases to please me in Civ 3. Fat lot of good it does, mind. 80% of the ****ing time you don't damage anything, even if you're aiming at a bloody city. (How is this possible?!?)

Deathjam|wee · 13 Nov 2003, 19:32

my modified homeworld 2 (muhahaha)
dod
cs
bf1942
and some wierd bridge construction demo thats amazingly adictive

Cmdr_Cyrax · 13 Nov 2003, 19:36

http://www.2golddragons.com/
Risk
Moon tycoon

W · 13 Nov 2003, 19:39

To deal with siege tanx, either mass with zerglings or hydralisks (move them close, then attack), or if he's got enough troops to subdue them, you should have either mutalisks in equal numbers, or queens with spawn broodlings. Later in the game you can use dark swarm, guardians, overlord drops, mass queens or a combination.

SilverSmoke · 13 Nov 2003, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson

Shelling stuff with Battleships never ceases to please me in Civ 3. Fat lot of good it does, mind. 80% of the ****ing time you don't damage anything, even if you're aiming at a bloody city. (How is this possible?!?)

I never make a lot of use of navy myself, only for defensive purposes (I prefer using misiles against those annoying battleships that keeps roaming your coasts trying to terraform your landscape). Lots of bombers can be very effective though to weaken enemy lines, same goes for artillery.

Battleships are not really ment to be used as city bombing tools, they are good to defend your carriers and transport ships though.

Marilyn Manson · 13 Nov 2003, 19:45

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Originally Posted by SilverSmoke

Battleships are not really ment to be used as city bombing tools,

What is? I've never found anything that was good at bombarding.

ChubbyChecker · 13 Nov 2003, 19:46

I'm playing Rise of Nations a lot.
I was playing UFO: Aftermath for a while, but then I reformatted my hard drive and haven't bothered reinstalling. I should get back to it some time.

Rids · 13 Nov 2003, 19:46

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Originally Posted by MrL_JaKiri

I have a copy of Syndicate for the Mega Drive, but no SW

Did you know that Syndicate Wars is currently availible To Rrent in full works on windows format.

That is like, a Super Nova of information.

Structural Integrity · 13 Nov 2003, 19:49

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Originally Posted by W

To deal with siege tanx, either mass with zerglings or hydralisks (move them close, then attack), or if he's got enough troops to subdue them, you should have either mutalisks in equal numbers, or queens with spawn broodlings. Later in the game you can use dark swarm, guardians, overlord drops, mass queens or a combination.

Double-U tee ef ?

Entium · 13 Nov 2003, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson

There's something distinctly less than wholesome about Civ 3. I really can't place my finger on it, but it just doesn't grab me like Civ 2 did. (Still does, actually.)

What cm01-02 btw?

Structural Integrity · 13 Nov 2003, 19:51

BTW, I played BattleField 1942 for a long time now, but it's beginning to bore me.

LHC · 13 Nov 2003, 19:56

Wolfenstein - Enemy Territory

Hadn't played it for a while, addicted again. Best free game ever.

SilverSmoke · 13 Nov 2003, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson

What is? I've never found anything that was good at bombarding.

Just normal bombers/artillery, and loads of them, I mean like 20/30 at least, if you want defending city units to be destroyed. I never saw a point in destroying city improvements.

Bloomers III · 13 Nov 2003, 20:00

Capitalism 2!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am making $1.6bn a year!!!!!1111111111111

Phang · 13 Nov 2003, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Deathjam|wee

and some wierd bridge construction demo thats amazingly adictive

KWAI 2: RETURN TO THE JUNGLE

G_frog · 13 Nov 2003, 20:24

been playing Warcraft 3 (with addon) and galactic civilizations (a bit).

I uninstalled my civ games on the grounds that I need to actually do my degree this year.

My preferred version of AC is alien crossfire, but with the original factions.

Embroglio · 13 Nov 2003, 20:28

Quake 3 CPMA