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Homeworld 2
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I've been dismissing the game since everyone started talking about it, but having just played the demo, I'm definetely hooked to this game.
When I think of RTSs, I think of StarCraft, the game that made me a geek, and base building in 3D space did not sound fun. When I tried the demo and discovered how it was played, however, I was instantly hooked. The only think I disliked about the game at all, was that when I assign units to a group number that already has units, it fortifies the group, instead of replacing it... nothing major. I'm hoping sometime I can play someone online with the demo, because I'm eager to learn about all the "strike groups" and fleet information/commands on the left of the HUD. What's that all about? I've pretty much just been assembling fleets and coordinating assaults, but it seems to me that there are apparently some really cool options for more advanced players.
When I think of RTSs, I think of StarCraft, the game that made me a geek, and base building in 3D space did not sound fun. When I tried the demo and discovered how it was played, however, I was instantly hooked. The only think I disliked about the game at all, was that when I assign units to a group number that already has units, it fortifies the group, instead of replacing it... nothing major. I'm hoping sometime I can play someone online with the demo, because I'm eager to learn about all the "strike groups" and fleet information/commands on the left of the HUD. What's that all about? I've pretty much just been assembling fleets and coordinating assaults, but it seems to me that there are apparently some really cool options for more advanced players.
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I WANNNA PLAY... I WANNNA PLAY....
*strips off all his clothes, sits on the floor and pouts*
(it worked for the kid in the supermarket, he got what he wanted..:) )
[B]i'd be more than happy to play you online :) but u'll need the full game. which btw is worth every single cent. i was hooked on HW1 when it first came out, now HW2 is no different. and can't wait for homeworld 3 :). the story must continue!!! [/B][/QUOTE]
You van go online with the demo... I was hoping someone else had it. :(
[URL=http://mods.firstones.com/buda5/public/Homeworld2_intro.avi]Homeworld 2 Intro Vid[/URL]
[B]For those of you without the game, or the demo, here is the Homeworld 2 Intro Vid. It had tobe extracted and re-compiled by me... and as far as i know u can't find it anywhere else (stand alone) on the web.
[URL=http://mods.firstones.com/buda5/public/Homeworld2_intro.avi]Homeworld 2 Intro Vid[/URL] [/B][/QUOTE]
Or you could get the DEMO from Gamespy. :)
[B]quite a difference b/w 17Mb and 160Mb :) [/B][/QUOTE]
17Mb = 2 Minutes
120Mb = 12 Minutes
Not much... :)
[B]well still 600 % longer :p [/B][/QUOTE]
:mad: Download it :mad:
[IMG]http://mods.firstones.com/buda5/public/HW2_badges.jpg[/IMG]
You can download them (in a .zip file) [URL=http://mods.firstones.com/buda5/public/hw2_badges.zip]HERE[/URL].
Also... i have thought about forming a Babylon 5 Homeworld2 Clan (i beleive there is a registration type thing for clans). If anyone is interested in this idea, please post.. if enough people would like it i'll go ahead and make it... i've already made a set of badges based on Earthforce ranks for the members to have, based on number of multiplayer games won... here's what they look like:
[IMG]http://mods.firstones.com/buda5/public/ea_ranks.jpg[/IMG]
the ranks are:
Enlisted Person
Warrant Officer
Ensign
Junior Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lt. Commander
Commander
Captain
Major
Colonel
Brigadier General
Major General
Lt. General
General
General of the Navy (the first person to get this rank would be the only person to hold it, until he/she puts it up for grabs again, i.e. like a multiplayer duel, winner gets the title, etc...)
and the last one being president of the clan (me if i start it, and then it'll be passed on, etc....)
anyone interested? if not i'll just post all the rank badges later...
[B]:mad: Download it :mad: [/B][/QUOTE]
don't need to :)
And its good to have even more badges to pick from.
Worf
Awesome badges, BTW. I dunno if they work for the demo, but I DLed 'em anyways.
[B]I just ordered Jedi Academy, and Halo is next in line... [/B][/QUOTE]
I'd recommend waiting for a demo or trying it out before you buy it. I definitely regret it.
Nice Badges.
[B]I'd recommend waiting for a demo or trying it out before you buy it. I definitely regret it. [/B][/QUOTE]
I've played a demo of Jedi Academy, loved it, and I just got it. I ordered it from a guy on Amazon.com in Illinois on Saturday, and got it today... he gets a 5/5 rating :D
As for Halo, I have an illegal beta; the MP totally rocks, but the SP is full of invisible walls and glitches; I now that the full version of SP is just as good, however, because I've played a few levels on Xbox. HW2 I have a demo, and... well, I don't think I have to argue that it's awesome. ;)
PS.
assuming most are using the built-in Gamespy for multiplayer, what's everyones screen names? so we know who to look for.
mine is either LogicSequence or Sajuuk_Khar.
i think the tradition is to put the initials of the clan then | then your name... for star riders it would be SR|LogicSequence, etc...
[URL=http://mods.firstones.com/buda5/public/star_riders/star_riders.html]Star Riders Clan[/URL]
what do u guys think of the requirements, numbers, etc... of course none of that applies to starting members, and we'd be in open registration for a while, until we get some members.
[B]I'd recommend waiting for a demo or trying it out before you buy it. I definitely regret it. [/B][/QUOTE]
I'm enjoying it quite a lot.
[URL=http://mods.firstones.com/buda5/public/homeworld2_end.avi]homeworld2 closing movie[/URL]
EDIT, as soon as we have 5+ members, and a website, we can get an official listing and "armada" status and have webspace on the relic site.
since everyone here will be considered a founding member, i really need those names of people wanting to join!
oh... and to get ahead of myself as usual, count me in as the teams resource hunter/killer... I have a knack of being very good at attacking supply chains and support crews, fighting guerilla warfare behind enemy lines etc.
we should also work on team strategy... ways of making us unbeatable..:) assign proper rank and roles... and if we have to swap around if someone decides they dont like playing nursemaid with a support fleet or being the rock collectors or being the flea herder with all the little ships.
Oh, and I need to buy the game.