@KickACrip - Thanks for the post. Could be usefulfor some. It doesnt really address the problem that many have with the forced connection between the game and Steam. Why can I not choose if I want to be part of a community when I buy a game? I am single player only and dont care about anything that Steam has to offer. All I need is a patch or two which doesnt really call for a consistent client on my PC.
According to the Frogscale I am a 1 and 3. I might make my own Steam thread when CIV V comes out. I have no experiences with Steam, but I dont like the fact that some games require the steam client installed. I would document every step from installation, paying, playing, updating and so on. We will see. I will first read reviews of CIV V carfully as I will not taint my PC with both Steam and a mediocre game.
"The Steam happy people" seems to miss the point of the "The Steam not so happy people" The problem is not that it is on Steam, its that it is Steam only. You have to install the Steam software even if you buy it at Gamestop. This is what many have a problem with. Many players play single player only and dont want the Steam functionality. The "Steam only" thing also raises the question of Steam getting too much market power. When huge games like CIV V comes
[quote who="DeCypher00" reply="54" id="2612767"] you just have to eventually install Steam,[/quote] well, there you have it. Regarding your post comparing impulse with steam. You forgot point 7. Steam will have to run for you to play even in offline mode. Impulse doesnt.
This is probably a natural development. The problem is that they are several years too early. The computers, internet connections, the software and the users arent ready for it yet. In 10 years dropping out of internet may be a thing of the past, now it is just plain common.
This isnt a rally against DRM (for me anyways). The problem is not that CIV V is on Steam. The problem is that it is Steam ONLY...
[quote who="Epiphenomenon" reply="46" id="2612729"] In essence, stop worrying about the economics of the matter, because you really don't know what you're talking about. Just buy games because you have fun playing them. If the DRM is too inconvenient and makes games unplayable, then obviously don't buy them. On the other hand, if you're not buying a game from a vendor simply because they're a "monopoly," then you're cheating yourself out of a lot of fun. Your misguided notions are cheati
I almost have tears in my eyes now ... this is so SAD [e digicons]:'([/e]
I have been afraid of this for a long time. I have dropped Empire Total War, Napoleon Total War and SupCom2 due to Steam. Now, I will have to test my guts for real. I consider CIV IV to be the greatest game ever. Then to drop CIV V, it will be like moving away from a loved one :( To the people that says "Steam works great for me, what is the problem?" The problem is this: Games sold by only one vendor is generally a bad idea. The marked doesnt evolve like it should, there is no price
I`ll bite. Here is my HOOM IV story. I bought Heroes IV without reading reviews. Hey, its Heroes... Put it on the shelf after playing a couple of hours. Just didnt get the right vibe. Then some months later I tried again and got COMPLETELY HOOKED. Why? Cause of one new feature that changes the HOO saga. Monsters that move. If you turn up the difficulty level and activate this then the game is EXTREMELY challenging in single player mode. The monsters will attack if you a
Good luck to you :)
What DRM will this game have? Do I have to put my balls in a vice whilst playing to prove my worth??
Here you could basically state the whole "Art of War" book :) Mainly: Fight only battles where you win with low losses When you start a war, be prepared. The outcome of the war should already by decieded by your preperation Know as much as possible about your enemy
Would it be possible to randomize the AI a bit. I find it a bit disheartening that the AI will switch personality at a certain turn. I would love it if the AI switched at a random place in an interval. Then the AI would be less predictable. Some AIs will go into warmode earlier than others. I know that you can make many personalities for the AI, where some are aggressive and some are more passive, but I would like some randomness that cannot be known in advance. Maybe this is asking f
Wow... I know some programming, but now I feel a sudden urge to learn Python. OK, anyone who wants to join me in learning as much Python as possible before release? A little study group of sorts...
You will find me ready :)
The first positive thing I have ever heard about Spore actually :)
I am always looking for games to play as I hardly find any. I reccomend Kings Bounty Armoured Princess and CIV IV :)
There are tons of these games where fans are making their own versions, but in 98% (my guesstimation) of the cases the projects take forever. FreeOrion, FreeCiv ++++ I wish them all the luck in the world. I just wish that more such small teams joined and actually finished some games :)
[quote who="SpardaSon21" reply="11" id="2599620"] To the best of my knowledge there never was an actual MoO3 made.[/quote] I think you are in denial here. You have had a traumatic experience and are suppressing it. [e digicons]x_x[/e]
[quote who="Shunmaha" reply="17" id="2598664"]No it's more about how well you can run away from monsters running around in the field. lol[/quote] I really should knock some sense into you if I wasnt already planning how to straighten up Mr Raven X for complaining about CIV IV. [e digicons]:ninja:[/e]
[quote who="Tormy-" reply="76" id="2598438"] I have a totally different opinion about Civ 4. It's an "ok" game in my book, but that is all. It's way too simplistic and primitive in many aspects. Actually the combat system is what I hate the most in Civ4. It's just pathetic.[/quote] Its the sum of the parts in CIV IV that make it so great. It doesnt have the best battle system, the best AI, the best diplomacy and so on. BUT the sum of the parts make for great minig
[quote who="Raven X" reply="73" id="2597977"] Elemental will blow Civ V away in every respect, Especially Combat.[/quote] Wow mister Raven. Fanboi alert!!! CIV IV is a VAST improvement over the earlier CIV games. I count CIV IV as the best strategy game ever made. Elemental may be a better game than CIV V, but I am far from sure at this point. Me hopes that both be BRILLIANT [e digicons]:inlove:[/e]
[quote who="Shunmaha" reply="14" id="2598067"] Kings bounty doesn't really require much thinking, although the graphics look beautiful. It's purely single player so it's only gonna last around 2 weeks.(also this is a Rpg) [/quote] Blasphemy!!! In the battles every move counts and one mistake can cost you the battle. There are so many skills, magical formulas, dragon skills, unit specialties to consider that this actually is very deep I would say. Army composition
She is cute though :)