Evochron Legends Now Available on Impulse...

Post by **Vice** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:57 pm

EL is now available on Impulse. Details are available here:

http://www.impulsedriven.com/evochron

If you've already purchased the game, I think you can link in the game to your list of Impulse games for future update notifications, downloading, etc. Otherwise, update notifications, test builds, and download details will continue to be posted on the forum and/or the game's website as well.

Daedalao · Post by **Daedalao** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:55 am

sweet...

Can we link up our current keys to the impulse engine, as I'd prefer to keep it that way (password is easier for me to remember

)

[Edited on 6-13-2009 by Daedalao]

Post by **Vice** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:38 am

That I don't know, I'm not that familiar with their system. I think you can include the game on a list with other Impulse games somehow and from there, you may be able to include your key details in a private message/note system their service may offer. If not, or as an additional measure of backing up, I'd suggest keeping the installer on disc and include your key inside, or at least have the key with other data you back up.

spelk · Post by **spelk** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:42 am

Well done on getting EL onto Impulse Vice, hopefully you'll see a lot more people coming to the game, and a lot more exposure because of it..

Next onto Steam and maybe Gamersgate

Jeeva · Post by **Jeeva** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:43 am

Congratulations on getting onto Impulse! As it happens, I'm a recently arrived customer from said service. =) Looking forward to playing with y'all.

Had this game in mind since the articles on RockPaperShotgun, so it was fortunate timing indeed to spot this just after my final exam.

Daedalao · Post by **Daedalao** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:48 am

Just bought a copy from impulse to see how well it works out

We'll see

warsign · Post by **warsign** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:27 am

Originally posted by Daedalao
Just bought a copy from impulse to see how well it works out

We'll see

How many copies of El you have

You are amazing Dae

[Edited on 6-13-2009 by warsign]

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:41 pm

Originally posted by warsign
Originally posted by Daedalao
Just bought a copy from impulse to see how well it works out

We'll see
How many copies of El you have
You are amazing Dae

[Edited on 6-13-2009 by warsign]

I think he has a Whole Fleet, Dae's Armada! LOL:P:P:P:P:P

MurficWPN · Post by **MurficWPN** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:53 pm

I picked this up last week on Impulse, where I seem to buy most of my PC games these days.

I must say that even though I haven't traveled that far yet, I'm truly enjoying the game, its exactly what I've been looking for.

I probably won't post a lot but I've been lurking around the boards reading tons since I bought the game, and will continue to, seems to be a great and helpful community.

[Edited on 6-19-2009 by MurficWPN]

MMaggio · Post by **MMaggio** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:36 pm

Welcome aboard & on behalf of Vice and the whole community, thanks for the compliments!:)

Post by **Vice** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:41 pm

Welcome aboard. Glad you're enjoying the game.

49rTbird · Post by **49rTbird** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:44 pm

Hello MurficWPN, welcome to the forum and the Sim.

Accountant · Post by **Accountant** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:15 pm

Hi MurficWPN, welcome to the game and the forums!

The community here is great and helpful. There is a nice mix of new and old members who can give advice and answer your questions. There are even quite a few "old timers" (respectfully meant) who have been with the series since the beginning and bring an interesting aspect to the game.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask them. Hopefully we'll see you in MP some time.

-Accountant

tha_rami · Post by **tha_rami** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 1:05 am

Welcome indeed. Accountant makes me wonder though, who we should consider old-timers.

I'm afraid most of the people that were around when I first joined here four years ago (four years, wow!) are no longer active members - MMaggio is definitely still around and by far the longest running member, Tiger and Alg are less frequently seen nowadays, sadly. I remember when I joined the first Evochron was under development, and Riftspace and Starwraith IV where the gems of the series.

Wow, that actually kind of makes me an 'old-timer' at 20 years old.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:52 am

Hi MurficWPN
Welcome to the Forum and the Game, Hope to see you out there!

warsign · Post by **warsign** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 8:03 am

Originally posted by Maarschalk
Hi MurficWPN
Welcome to the Forum and the Game, Hope to see you out there!

How did you wrote his name?
Copy- paste? LOL

MurficWPN, welcome aboard...

GabberKooij · Post by **GabberKooij** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:22 pm

Hi,

I'm also here because of Impulse. Didn't buy the game yet. But it remembers me of old Elite on my MSX years ago.
Currently playing around with the demo if i'm not playing Demigod or Plant vs Zombies :-)

How big is the game universe? Back in the old elite we had 8 galaxies created with a nice algoritme. (Ã�'ve isolated the naming algorithme which was quite funny to use in an other galaxy related application)

Not sure if i will go to play this game. Maybe I will try online and find some directions what to do etc.

How easy is it to create my own galaxy?
Are there plans to create a real 3D galaxy (with x,y,z axis for stars and planets)?

Greetings from the Netherlands

warsign · Post by **warsign** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:42 pm

You can install the demo and look yourself. Vast universe indeed.

Also you can join to Mp with demo. Try before you buy.

Welcome to forum.

warsign · Post by **warsign** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 2:51 pm

Remembering somethings about this, not sure. Sorry...

GabberKooij · Post by **GabberKooij** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:10 pm

origineel gepost door EclipseThe game universe is extremely huge. Look on the quadrant map in the nav console to see the charted systems, that map does not show the uncharted systems that can be found by exploration. You can travel between the systems without using jump drives or the gates, since the entire universe is created as a whole when the game loads, however be prepared to spend a lot of time in open space as the distance between systems can be hundreds of sectors.

The current game universe is already in 3D with planets, stations, and other locales placed along all three axes. You can see this in the demo by using the 'rear view' button in the nav console and zooming out.

Ah, silly me, didn't notice. The mention of z axis alone should have been enough indication that it is fully 3D :-)

It's probably because the learning curve is rather steep. (did i spell this correctly?) So much information to start with. I know there is a tutorial, but maybe it could be extended? What about a method to add/mod tutorial steps? Things like locate the nearest planet. go to it and buy mining laser and go to location.... mine it using .... etc? Learn how to buy and sell stuff. Start with some small sector which can be played unlimited to learn stuff. Even online so more experienced players can show stuff to new people.

Sorry if those things are already done, in that case i just didn't find them yet.

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:47 pm

Hoi GabberKooij, Welkom op het Forum en Evochron, Hoop je te zien in de ruimte!
(I'm Dutch, but have been living in the USA for almost twenty years, so my dutch is a little bit rusty!);););

GabberKooij · Post by **GabberKooij** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:28 am

origineel gepost door Maarschalk
Hoi GabberKooij, Welkom op het Forum en Evochron, Hoop je te zien in de ruimte!
(I'm Dutch, but have been living in the USA for almost twenty years, so my dutch is a little bit rusty!);););

Well this dutch sentence was fine. Did you go to USA for you're work? Hmm. a little off topic question here, hope nobody minds...

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:14 pm

Nope, I married an American who is originally from the Middle East. I'm originally from Curacao the Dutch Antilles, but also lived in Holland for 11 years and 3 years in Israel where I met my Wife. My travels though where somewhat work related but not very much.