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Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:34 am

been playing black prophesy a little bit. really fun aspects, combat only, but the limited space is meh

Nigel_Strange · Post by **Nigel_Strange** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:24 pm

Where did Spacesimcentral go? I tried to go there today to get some games that I lost when my HD crashed, and now the URL gives me a 404 error.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:33 pm

From post: 115254, Topic: tid=7681, author=Nigel_Strange wrote:Where did Spacesimcentral go? I tried to go there today to get some games that I lost when my HD crashed, and now the URL gives me a 404 error.

try this

http://spacesimcentral.com/

Nigel_Strange · Post by **Nigel_Strange** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:58 pm

Thanks, thetiebers. That link worked. I'll update my bookmark.

Aside from the Starwraith games, I enjoy Ad Astra, Independence War 2, Hardwar, X2, and Pioneer (which is still in alpha).

I think Hardwar is actually downloadable now. The company is out of business. I have the original jewelcase release. yay me! I was quite startled to discover such a cool game for a very cheap price at the time, with no advertizing or anything. I just saw it in a store and picked it up on a whim!

I think Ad Astra deserves a good play. It has a little learning curve (as most space sims do). Pioneer has some nice planets and physics models, but as it is still in Alpha phase, there is no much to do. However, if you enjoy flying around a vast universe and taking in scenery while you maybe do Fedex missions, it's pretty nice. No combat to speak of (it's there, but not much fun). Combat is infrequent enough, though.

When you think about the vastness of space, the idea of two ships being close enough to engage in combat is astounding.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:11 pm

And Miner Wars may not be finished in my life time as its still pre Alpha:P.

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:29 pm

Excellent point Nigel. Apparently Evochron is a very, very crowded place!
And sometimes the server is too!

Post by **DaveK** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:06 pm

I quite often bump into someone in a station!

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:06 pm

Yes, Evochron is like the bumper cars version of Space simulations. Depends ofcourse where you are!......

:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:39 pm

I am not recommending it, but I am personally trying to play the glorious mess that is Battlecruiser Millenium Gold. It is free now, and NOT a good game so much, but the most complicated that I have ever seen, and thus has some appeal. If only in a what-could-have-been sort of way. The manual is immense.

edit to add that I just found out that this had a sequel, which I will try. Looks more fully realized. Then again, I hardly have enough time for EM now days, so maybe not.

[Edited on 9-21-2011 by Dingo]

Ralkahn · Post by **Ralkahn** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:15 pm

A couple of options - bearing in mind that I have fairly limited space sim exposure. Freelancer, based primarily on the extensive modding community and the variety and beauty of the different regions of space to visit - I played back through that game so many times just sightseeing, and trying different total conversion mods. Nexus: The Jupiter Incident was fun if you're into strategy games (I suck at them, and didn't get very far into the campaign), and has a sweet 3D galaxy map. Miner Wars, as previously mentioned, has a fun pre-alpha out with a cool light sourcing engine, but is obviously only in pre-alpha. Infinity looks incredible, based on the tech demo videos. It looks like Evochron in many respects, though the graphics are better and supposedly everything is scaled 1:1. But yeah, it's not even close to being released, looks like.

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:35 pm

Hello Dingo. I too have tried to play BCM Gold.
Are you aware that there are over 168 keyboard commands that need to be memorized/programmed including one for "swim"?
No one could possibly remember all those commands much less find the time to look for them on the keyboard.
Even the normal XY axis is not the same from one vehicle to another.
I spent hours trying to program the versatile Saitek X45 and even with the three modes, was unable to come up with a workable program that would allow me to fly the damn thing.
Best of luck!

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:43 pm

From post: 115499, Topic: tid=7681, author=MMaggio wrote:Hello Dingo. I too have tried to play BCM Gold.
Are you aware that there are over 168 keyboard commands that need to be memorized/programmed including one for "swim"?
No one could possibly remember all those commands much less find the time to look for them on the keyboard.
Even the normal XY axis is not the same from one vehicle to another.
I spent hours trying to program the versatile Saitek X45 and even with the three modes, was unable to come up with a workable program that would allow me to fly the damn thing.
Best of luck!

I believe you completely. The manual is 97 pages in pdf, and the tutorial doc is the same size....and it seems like they aren't comprehensive enough! In one sense I want to play this, as its kind of a submarine sim in space with a bunch of cool-sounding features. In another sense I feel like it would require an entire semesters worth of flight school.

I'll probably tinker with it, then give it a pass

Mecingo · Post by **Mecingo** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:11 am

From post: 115223, Topic: tid=7681, author=Dingo wrote:been playing black prophesy a little bit. really fun aspects, combat only, but the limited space is meh

Dingo, have you finished the prologue yet?
Message me if you are I would love to do missions with you.

[Edited on 9-22-2011 by Mecingo]

Post by **Marvin** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:36 am

From post: 115499, Topic: tid=7681, author=MMaggio wrote:No one could possibly remember all those commands much less find the time to look for them on the keyboard.

Say "hello" to Marvin-NoOne ... and, while you're at it, give a nod to Denny-NoOne too.

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:43 am

From post: 115506, Topic: tid=7681, author=Marvin wrote:
From post: 115499, Topic: tid=7681, author=MMaggio wrote:No one could possibly remember all those commands much less find the time to look for them on the keyboard.
Say "hello" to Marvin-NoOne ... and, while you're at it, give a nod to Denny-NoOne too.

Hello Marvin-NoOne, welcome to the forum and the sim.

Post by **Marvin** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:45 am

Why, thank you. I hear there are a lot of pilots here who are all thumbs.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:20 pm

From post: 115507, Topic: tid=7681, author=Dingo wrote:
From post: 115506, Topic: tid=7681, author=Marvin wrote:
From post: 115499, Topic: tid=7681, author=MMaggio wrote:No one could possibly remember all those commands much less find the time to look for them on the keyboard.
Say "hello" to Marvin-NoOne ... and, while you're at it, give a nod to Denny-NoOne too.
Hello Marvin-NoOne, welcome to the forum and the sim.

Yes, welcome to the Game and Forum Marvin-NoOne and you forgot Denny-NoOne. Welcome to Denny-NoOne to!....

:P:P:P:P:P

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:06 pm

Don't even suggest that you two could keep track of all those commands! I don't believe it!

Dingo · Post by **Dingo** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:10 pm

From post: 115534, Topic: tid=7681, author=MMaggio wrote:Don't even suggest that you two could keep track of all those commands! I don't believe it!

Marvin sent and compiled a Dash-1 for the Carrier, so I believe him! It was an impressive document and a good joke.

Post by **Marvin** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:00 pm

From post: 115534, Topic: tid=7681, author=MMaggio wrote:Don't even suggest that you two could keep track of all those commands! I don't believe it!

I was younger then. Not as many Yoda moments. But the sub-menus aren't that confusing once you learn how to use them. As for your magic joystick ... it's a crutch and probably the reason you have so much trouble learning other methods of control. Stand by for when (and if) Excalibur is released ... which will rely predominantly on Trek-designed LCARS.

[Edited on 9-22-2011 by Marvin]

shepard_3 · Post by **shepard_3** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:13 am

I prefer realistic simulations, so I go for "Space Shuttle Mission Simulator"! Also check out the site: http://www.space-shuttle-mission.com/

Post by **DaveK** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:32 am

From post: 115508, Topic: tid=7681, author=Marvin wrote: Why, thank you. I hear there are a lot of pilots here who are all thumbs.

What species would they be then?

Post by **Marvin** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:00 pm

From post: 119004, Topic: tid=7681, author=DaveK wrote:
From post: 115508, Topic: tid=7681, author=Marvin wrote: Why, thank you. I hear there are a lot of pilots here who are all thumbs.
What species would they be then?

Most any species spawned after the birth of Nintendo game controllers.

Post by **DaveK** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:20 pm

:P:P:P

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:07 pm

ROFL.........

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