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I'm curious, TQ, what's your first best game you ever played?Tareeq wrote:That's all it needs to be. Pirates! was the second best game I ever played, and the most addictive.Reemul wrote:It got 80 odd % in the Uk Pc Zone, said it`s almost identical to the old version just with great graphics.
Oh, and something has me kinda niggled a bit about the Gamespy preview now that I've read it over again, where they say that there's no "tacking" against the winds anymore like in the original, that the ship now steers like a car, wind or no wind.
I'll admit that sailing on a mission West to the Indies or whatnot and then having to slowly tack back East was a bit annoying sometimes, but it was also a part of the strategy, and tacking back and forth to get every ounce of wind that blew by was kinda neat. I'll miss that a bit.
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I HATED the wind. It almost wrecked the game for me. Besides, I hardly think the average gamer either a) knows how to tack against the wind and b) has the patience to deal with it.
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If they get my hot sailing instructor from when I was in 8th grade to be in the game as the tacking instructor, I'll never complain.Eel Snave wrote:I HATED the wind. It almost wrecked the game for me. Besides, I hardly think the average gamer either a) knows how to tack against the wind and b) has the patience to deal with it.
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I actually pre-ordered this game and can't wait for it. Last game I pre-ordered was MOO3 and well needless to say I got burned and swore never to pre-order again. But this is Sid and I've never been dissapointed in his games. Plus, Pirates was my 2nd favorite game of all time also (XCOM #1) so just don't think I can go wrong here.
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Great, thanks for the info (and to Grievous Angel as well).Mithridates wrote:Yeah, it should be in stores on Tuesday the 23rd. I'm planning on a healthy dose of Pirates! and World of Warcraft over the long holiday weekend!!
I guess I'll be stopping by at the mall early next week. My wife is supposed to be working on her PhD thesis, too...
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Brian Reynolds' Alpha Centauri.Ummagumma wrote:I'm curious, TQ, what's your first best game you ever played?
That actually bothers me. I hated tacking into the wind on map, but in combat it's an element of strategery. The wind is your friend when you're using a sloop to hunt Royal Navy frigates.Oh, and something has me kinda niggled a bit about the Gamespy preview now that I've read it over again, where they say that there's no "tacking" against the winds anymore like in the original, that the ship now steers like a car, wind or no wind.
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Good choice.Tareeq wrote: Brian Reynolds' Alpha Centauri.
Well, as stated above there still might be a wind impact during the ship combat phase. Maybe taking it out of the world view is gonna be a design decision?That actually bothers me. I hated tacking into the wind on map, but in combat it's an element of strategery. The wind is your friend when you're using a sloop to hunt Royal Navy frigates.
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Hmm, I played the original to death and back again. Even after 15 odd years, I doubt I'd get too much out of a "identical to old version with better graphics" game.Reemul wrote:It got 80 odd % in the Uk Pc Zone, said it`s almost identical to the old version just with great graphics.
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Since I never played the original, I'm sure I won't be bothered if this rendition just turns out to be more of the same.
However, I really doubt that the game will play identical to its previous incarnation. Certainly 15 years has been enough time for Sid to ruminate on some new concepts and improvements to his original design.
However, I really doubt that the game will play identical to its previous incarnation. Certainly 15 years has been enough time for Sid to ruminate on some new concepts and improvements to his original design.
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I know that I've had tons of trouble getting the older versions to work, so the better graphics will really be a good incentive to play.The Mad Hatter wrote:Hmm, I played the original to death and back again. Even after 15 odd years, I doubt I'd get too much out of a "identical to old version with better graphics" game.Reemul wrote:It got 80 odd % in the Uk Pc Zone, said it`s almost identical to the old version just with great graphics.
And I'm sure there will be a few more options added. I'm sure.
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IGN is blocked from where I work! BASTARDS!
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Dance Dance Pirates! Cool...The dancing game takes place in a variety of ornate ballrooms and you'll have to watch your dancing partner for cues. Each cue corresponds to a key on the number pad. Hit the key in time with the music and you'll perform a flourish and increase the lady's affection for you.
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I was reading up on this on various Pirate forums. Wind is in both combat and the world overview. The difficulty level you select determines how much the wind affects your ship among other things.Ummagumma wrote:Good choice.Tareeq wrote: Brian Reynolds' Alpha Centauri.
Well, as stated above there still might be a wind impact during the ship combat phase. Maybe taking it out of the world view is gonna be a design decision?That actually bothers me. I hated tacking into the wind on map, but in combat it's an element of strategery. The wind is your friend when you're using a sloop to hunt Royal Navy frigates.
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Excellent news.I was reading up on this on various Pirate forums. Wind is in both combat and the world overview. The difficulty level you select determines how much the wind affects your ship among other things.
Also, was this supposed to be in stores today, or was it just shipping preorders today?