oooo aaron! - looks like moo3 is flopping... ;) do se5 faster?

[Bralth]

I'm not sure that MOO3's 3d map is the way to go, but a 3D map with better controls, visiblitiy would be very nice.

Would it add a whole ton? Most likely not (3d combat would of course but thats a different issue) but I've always had a fond spot in my heart for space games that used a 3d map over a 2d one.

[Atrocities]

Like I said, I am sure if Aaron uses such a map system, it would be far better than anything QS has done.

"1. The 3D star map."

What would this add to the game? How is it an improvement?

"2. Moveable windows.
3. Wheel mouse support."

OK, good things.

"4. Construction Planner System."

Err..what? EDIT: Ah. Eh, ambivalent.

5. Retreat from Battle option.

Would depend on how it is implimented.

Phoenix-D

1. Having this map would really be a cool feature. Your right, it would not be an improvement persay, but it would be a cool feature that give SE V a more [i]real]/i] feel to it. If you could see how your star systems play into the bigger picture in a real space, then perphas it could offer you a differant point of view. That system that looked weak and un-important in one view looks a lot more inviting as a strategic point in another. I like the map system, granted its needs a lot of improvement, but it still is one of the best additions to 4 X gaming in a good long time.

2. Glad you agree.
3. Glad you agree.

4. "ambivalent" You got me. I have no idea what that means.

5. Agreed. That feature is very important both before you agree to enter into battle, and after you commit to battle.

[Phoenix-D]

"4. "ambivalent" You got me. I have no idea what that means."

It means I'd have to see it in action to have an opinion.

PHoenix-D

[tesco samoa]

AT how was the manual ????

I was hoping for a good old fashioned gaming manual ?

Is it up to speed Janes or Sierra style ??

[Atrocities]

The manual in my opinion is not very helpful. It is full of the back story of the Orion game, but does not really give you any more information then a breif description of what things are. It does not really go into detail about how they work, or why.

Rantz at the moo3 forum said they are working on a new manual for the website. That it should offer a few more answers.

Time will tell. But in the mean time, your best bet is to read the player FAQ's, and the Readme file.

[dogscoff]

I'd love to see some stats on how many new players Moo3 has sent to SE4.

Also, Shrapnel should run a special offer: a $10 discount off se4 Gold for anyone who sends in an original moo3 CD=-)

[trooper]

Is MOO3 customizable like SE IV ?
If it isn't, I think they can't be compared...