Hi, Quote Question. For all of us who like the current formula, could you perhaps have it separately, so that those who wouldn't mind both could actually have access to both rather than go with the new flow if it's hard for them? End quote
No, that won't be possible. STFC 2 uses a very standard real time strategy game mottle that is used by games such as Galaxy Civilization. The objectives and way the game is played is totally different. Instead of you take a turn, the computer takes a turn, this thing has everything happening in real time. While you are constructing fleets, finding planets to mine, building research stations to design better warp technology, etc the Klingons, Romulans, and other galactic races are also building up their fleets. What is really nice about this style of game play is if you capture an enemy research station you might find a prototype for a new warp drive system, better torpedo, better cloaking device, etc. Either that or you form an alliance with another galactic power and buy, sell, or trade technological upgrades. Alliances can be very helpful if there is a super power you are trying to defeat. For example, if the Borg were fighting everyone it would be smart to form an alliance with the Romulans and Klingons, share technical information, so that the Borg could be defeated or stopped. Another great advantage of this style of game play is unlike STFC 1 where bases are more-or-less randomly stuck somewhere you can pick and choose where to put stuff on the map. If you want a base on the Klingon boarder to defend and use as a weapons depot put one there and launch your major offensive from there. At least if nothing else you have something guarding that boarder even if your fleet isn't fully present to protect that boarder. As far as playing it I think the game will be easy enough to play. A lot of the ship to ship stuff is handles by the A.I. for each ship. Your main goal is to plan attacks, build the fleets, and decide the lagistics of the war. Are you going to buy 5 old Constitution-Class ships because they are dirt cheap or are you going to save up some and buy a new Sovereign-Class cruiser. With the Sovereign-Class one ship is better than 5 Constitution=-Class ships, but it can't be in 5 places at once either. So you have to decide what you need and how to deploy it. Maybe it might be better to buy two or three Galaxy-Class ships which is an older design, but still quite good in a fight. <Smiles> --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
