Other X's

[Fyron]

Actually, it is:
eXplore
eXpand
eXploit
eXterminate

The order actually matters.

[Saarud]

EFS is a superbly designed game and could be the best if it weren't for all the bugs. The game is almost unplayable in single player unless you have lots of houserules to follow. Even then the AI is totally crappy. MP is where EFS shines and even then many houserules are needed not to use blatant bugs.

My two wetest dreams when it comes to followup computergames is EFS 2 and Master of Magic 2.

[Erax]

Ooooo, Master of Magic. How could I forget about MoM ?

I agree, EFS was good but it could have been better. My biggest complaint were the slow turns in the late game, but maybe those wouldn't be a problem on today's computers. Hmmm, have to re-install it sometime.

[Atrocities]

Originally posted by Chief Engineer Erax:
Would you consider EFS a 4X game ? How about SMAC ?

Sorry Erax, I don't know these games.

Hell I didn't even know about SE III until August of 2000 when a friend mentioned it at the former OPN forums.

Rebellion and IG might also be considered 4 X games as well.

[Atrocities]

Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
Actually, it is:
eXplore
eXpand
eXploit
eXterminate

The order actually matters.

You are the first person I have ever met that has said this but it make perfect sense.

[ June 10, 2003, 11:59: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

[Roanon]

I still think

eXpand
eXplore
...

is the correct order

[Ragnarok]

Originally posted by Roanon:
I still think

eXpand
eXplore
...

is the correct order

How can that be correct? You have to eXplore systems in order to know about planets that you can eXpand to. You can't eXpand into system that you do not know exsist due to not eXploring.